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UC4 certified for use with the Avaloq Banking System

2009-03-11T06:39:00.001-07:00

Automated scheduling of Avaloq Banking System (ABS) and enterprise systems with UC4 Workload Automation Suite
VIENNA, February 3, 2009 – UC4 Software, a leading global provider of workload automation, job scheduling and IT process optimization solutions, today announced the certification of UC4 Workload Automation Suite for use with the Avaloq Banking System (ABS) version 2.6. The companies have also signed a partnership agreement that will enhance Avaloq to refer customers requiring a complementary scheduling and automation solution to UC4 Software.
“The certification of the UC4 adapter enables organisations to utilise a complementary technology that has been successfully tested and validated against our Model Bank environment,” said Adrian Bult, COO, Avaloq Evolution AG. “Joint customers will be able to increase the return on their existing technology investments leveraging a solution that interfaces directly with the Avaloq Banking System.”
Avaloq solutions are changing the IT landscapes within private and retail banks in Switzerland, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong Kong and other markets. With UC4 Workload Automation Suite enterprises remove manual intervention, reduce latency and mitigate risk from their end-to-end business processes. The UC4 Business Integration for Avaloq communicates directly with ABS through application interfaces, allowing customers to extend the automated scheduling of their core banking systems and integrate with external applications.
UC4 Workload Automation Suite can manage back-end processing for ABS and all other surrounding systems that many finance institutes rely on. Avaloq users receive regular software updates which support banks in remaining compliant with industry regulations. When utilizing additional tools it is important that Avaloq users work with solutions that are compatible and certified for use with Avaloq. This reduces maintenance and support issues and allows joint customers to benefit from the enterprise wide visibility and control provided by UC4.
“It gives UC4 great pleasure to extend its relationship with Avaloq,” said Cesare Capobianco, chief executive officer, UC4 Software. “We have benefited from an excellent working partnership working towards receiving this certification. It has allowed us to develop an interface that is compliant with Avaloq’s technical specifications, which also delivers measurable business value to our joint customers.”
About AvaloqThe Avaloq Group, with branches in Luxembourg and Singapore, is the Swiss market leader in the field of standard banking software. For over a decade, the Swiss company has been developing and marketing the Avaloq Banking System. It is trusted by leading financial service providers in private, retail and universal banking in international financial centres around the globe. A network of specialists with first-class partners in the areas of implementation, software, service and technology enables Avaloq to offer its clients a comprehensive all-in-one solution – a modular, innovative and integrated standard software for the financial sector. Avaloq is owned by its management and employees.
About UC4 SoftwareUC4 Software is a leading global provider of workload automation, job scheduling and IT process optimization solutions that ensure core business processes and enterprise information systems run faster, more accurately and without interruption. More than 1,600 companies worldwide have successfully enhanced application processing performance and improved IT efficiency using UC4’s business acceleration solutions. Customers include American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Cadbury, eBay, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, Mattel, McGraw Hill, Panasonic, Robert Bosch, Sun Microsystems, Symantec, T-Systems and Verizo
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The slowdown of the Houston economy is picking up speed.

2009-03-09T13:41:00.000-07:00

The slowdown of the Houston economy is picking up speed.After setting a torrid pace less than a year ago, the local economy is barely adding new jobs now. At the same time, the unemployment rate has shot up, and so has the number of first-time filers for jobless benefits.Houston-area employers created 17,200 new jobs between January 2008 and January 2009, according to data released Thursday by the Texas Workforce Commission. That 0.7 percent year-over-year increase was the weakest since the summer of 2004 and doesn’t include the large layoffs already announced in Galveston at the University of Texas Medical Branch and Shriners Hospital for Children.It’s a sharp departure from just a year ago, when Houston gained 87,400 jobs in the preceding year for a robust 3.5 percent clip.“I think we’re headed to negative territory in just a few months,” said Barton Smith, director of the University of Houston’s Institute for Regional Forecasting. “By May or June they’ll be negative.”Weaker hiring coupled with a spike in the number of folks looking for work caused the local jobless rate to jump to 6.5 percent in January, its highest level since July 2004, according to the commission. In December, the rate was 5.6 percent.The rate is also climbing statewide. In January, the Texas unemployment rate was 6.4 percent, which commission Chairman Tom Pauken expects to grow to 8 percent later this year. Statewide data is seasonally adjusted while local data is not.“It’s occurring a little faster than we thought,” said Smith, referring to the slowdown that has been especially hard on retailers and financial firms.New figures due todayWhile the strong energy industry buffered Houston during 2008, Smith predicts the city soon will lose that cushion. As world economic conditions deteriorate and reduce the demand for energy, he expects widespread job cuts in oil field equipment manufacturing, a key industry for Houston.The layoffs are still relatively mild but they’ll pick up during the year, he said.“The national economic storm has hit us,” said Pauken, who spoke with the Houston Chronicle’s editorial board Thursday.The unemployment rates in Houston and Texas are still better than the U.S. figure, which stood at 7.6 percent in January and rose to 8.1 percent in February, according to federal statistics released today.Pauken pointed to the spike in initial claims for unemployment benefits that has made it difficult for out-of-work Texans to get through on the busy phone lines to file for benefits. The commission is adding phone capacity to handle the calls, he said.He pointed to the spike in initial claims for unemployment benefits that has made it difficult for out-of-work Texans to get through on the busy phone lines to file for benefits. The commission is adding phone capacity to handle the calls, he said.In January, 26,828 Houston-area residents filed initial claims for unemployment benefits. That’s up 24.4 percent from December, when 21,567 residents requested benefits, and nearly double the number of applicants a year ago.Previous report revisedIt’s not uncommon to see job losses from December to January because companies are cutting holiday help and evaluating budgets, said Joel Wagher, labor market analyst for Workforce Solutions, which manages employment services, education and training for the area.But this time losses were higher than usual because of the struggling economy, he said. It was the worst one-month employment decline in the last 10 years, he said.Also, the latest report included the annual revision of the previous year’s estimates. Houston’s job base didn’t grow nearly as quickly as the commission thought.In January, the commission estimated the Houston area added 57,300 new jobs between December 2007 and December 2008, a 2.2 percent increase. But once actual payroll tax records were tallied, the area gained only 22,500 jobs during that time for a 0.9 percent increase.Houston’s annual job growth peaked last June at 4.6 percent. It has declined ever since, Wagher said.

VSEP

2009-03-07T12:44:00.000-08:00

VSEP Membrane Cleaners In addition to filtration systems, New Logic manufactures a complete line of chemical cleaners designed to maintain maximum flow rates in all VSEP applications.Years of exhaustive research and development by New Logic engineers have resulted in seven chemical cleaners formulated to attack the most stubborn foulants across a wide range of membranes and feed streams.While designed for VSEP membrane filtration systems, these advanced formulas are perfect for cleaning any membrane.To learn more about VSEP Advanced Cleaning Solutions, please choose a link below to visit our sister site http://www.membranecleaner.com/.

While membrane-based separations of liquids from solids have enjoyed increasing popularity over the last 20 years, the technology has an inherent Achilles heel that affects all membrane devices: fouling. This long-term loss in throughput capacity is due primarily to the formation of a boundary layer that builds up naturally on the membranes surface during the filtration process.In addition to cutting down on the flux performance of the membrane, this boundary or gel layer acts as a secondary membrane reducing the native design selectivity of the membrane in use.

DDR-150 Rotary Positioning Stage

2009-03-02T15:37:00.000-08:00

Direct drive brushless DC servo motor
Precision ground ABEC-7 4-point contact bearings
Durable stainless steel top plate with through hole
Resolution to 0.2 arc seconds
Highly repeatable Hall effect home and limit switches
Optional encoder scale cover
Ideal for:
Wafer Inspection
Precision Assembly
Laser Machining

Low Profile Direct Drive Rotary StageAnorad's new DDR-150 rotary positioning stages are designed for precise position and velocity control in light to medium force applications. High performance is achieved through use of a brushless DC servomotor, high resolution optical encoder and precision bearing set all housed in a compact and precisely machined aluminum base with a rugged stainless steel top plate.

The direct drive servo control of the brushless DC motor has several advantages over conventional gear driven rotary stages. Backlash is eliminated, torque variation is minimized, plus gear and brush wear are no longer factors in long term usage. Added benefits include speeds up to 360 rpm, 0.2 arc second resolution and ±1 arc second repeatability. Step-and-settle time is also reduced due to increased servo bandwidth.
Available options for the DDR-150 include a variety of encoder resolutions to meet your speed and accuracy requirements. An axial through hole for use with pneumatic or optical devices; adjustable home, limit and hardstop positions; and a sheet metal cover to protect the encoder and internal components.

Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Parameter
Specification
Travel
unlimited
Maximum Velocity2
1273 rpm
Accuracy
±20 arc sec
Acceleration
34 rad/s2
Repeatability1 (bi-directional)
±1 arc sec
Axial Capacity
25 kg
Resolution1
0.214 arc sec
Axial Runout (TIR)
5 µm
Stability
±2 counts
Radial Runout (TIR)
5 µm
Minimum move1
0.5 arc sec
Wobble3
±8 µm
Peak Torque
7.4 Nm
Thru Hole diameter
35 mm
Continuous Torque
1.4 Nm
Concentricity (Thru hole)
±2 µm
Inertia
0.217 kg-m2
Stage Weight
3.5 kg

DDR-150 Construction
Mechanical Features
Stationary Base
High strength aluminum alloy with black anodized finish (Nickel plating optional)
Rotating Table
Stainless steel with passivated finish
Bearing System
ABEC-7 precision ground 4-point contact radial bearing
Encoder
Incremental optical encoder with reflective tape scale (50 lines/mm)
Limit Switches
Hall effect home and limit switches

With 0.214 arc sec resolution (256x multiplication)
At lowest resolution (top speed dependent on controller and resolution)
Measured at 60mm radius

Free Modbus Scanner

2009-03-02T12:30:00.000-08:00

Powered by DAQFactory, the QuickMod Modbus scanning tool allows you to quickly monitor a group of addresses from your Modbus device connected over ModbusRTU on RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485, ModbusRTU over Ethernet, or ModbusTCP. You can read Coil and Input status, and Input and Holding registers in various data forms from standard 16 bit integer words to floating point values. You can even view a graph of any one of your addresses.
Best of all its free! QuickMod was developed by AzeoTech using DAQFactory Developer and therefore runs without any license fee on any DAQFactory installation, including a DAQFactory trial. Once the trial period is over, QuickMod will still work!
Plus, if you decide to purchase a DAQFactory license, you can modify the QuickMod application for your own use, adding new screens, reading more inputs, controlling outputs, logging the data, creating automation loops, generating emails, and any other of the many features available in the various versions of DAQFactory. To get QuickMod, click on the link below to download the DAQFactory trial. QuickMod requires DAQFactory but will continue to work even after the 25 day DAQFactory trial expires.
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Recover, Repair, Recycle

2009-03-02T12:27:00.000-08:00

Add Scanning Capabilites to Your Huntron Tracker Model 30 SystemTracker Model 30 shown with Scanner II underneathAdding a Huntron® Scanner to your Tracker Model 30 system lets you access components using standard DIP clips and cables, custom cables to PCB connectors or interface to a bed-of-nails.You can compare one component with another in real-time (64 pins max.) or use your PC to automate testing and scan up to 128 pins.Huntron Scanners can be used with a Huntron Access Prober to provide Common line connections while the Prober is probing a PCB. This method gives you up to 128 selectable Commons to use. For example, you can connect the Scanner to a connector on a PCB mounted in the Prober using a common ribbon style cable. While the Prober is probing, any one of the lines on the connected ribbon cable can be selected as the Common reference. This would provide you true point-to-point testing capabilities.Note: The ProTrack Scanner will be replaced by the Scanner II and/or the Scanner 31S effective 1/1/2008. This applies to commercial sales only.Scanner II and Scaner 31S users may want to consider these Optional Accessories to enhance their test capabilities.Highlights:The Scanner II and Scanner 31S accessories add scanning capability to the Tracker Model 30All Scanners have a minimum 64 pin capabilityThe Scanner II can scan up to 128 pins when the A and B channels are combinedThe Scanner 31S use standard IDC style connectorsThe Scanner II uses the common SCSI-2 (68 pin) style connectorsUp to 8 Scanner IIs can be “daisy-chained” to increase the available number of test pinsSelecting Accessories for your Scanner IIThe Scanner II accessories for interfacing to your printed circuit board come "ala carte". This means that you select the accessories you want included with your Scanner. Choose from SMT or through-hole style DIP clip and cable kits (Scanner Adapter required with Scanner II) or a mutli-pin breakout cable. Details on these accessories are provided on this page.SpecificationsMax. Number of Test pinsScanner IIScanner 31SProTrack Scanner128 (per Scanner)64128 (both channels combined)Number of ChannelsScanner IIScanner 31SProTrack Scanner212Number of Pins per ChannelScanner IIScanner 31SProTrack Scanner646464Front Panel ConnectorsScanner IIScanner 31SProTrack ScannerSCSI-2 (68 pins)IDCIDCPart NumberScanner IIScanner 31SProTrack Scanner99-039399-039999-0098Dimensions (Scanner II and 31S)11.1in W x 1.8in H x 8.6in D(28.2cm W x 4.6cm H x 21.8cm D)CertificationsCE and ETL listedWarranty1 year limitedSupplied Accessories with ScannersHuntron P/NQtyDescriptionAvailable Online?All Scanners06-52171Manuals CDScanner II98-04801Interface Cable-Scanner 31S98-01031Cable Assembly, 20 pin clip98-01021Cable Assembly, 40 pin clip07-12341Clip, 20 pin-07-12301Clip, 40 pin-98-04801Interface Cable

Biomedical Sample Handling

2009-03-02T12:25:00.000-08:00

Multi-axis X-Y linear motorized positioning stageABTech inc's Mini X-Y Linear Motor stage combines Copley Controls, Thrust Tube "Micro" series linear motors with non-contact linear encoders and precision mechanical guideway bearings to produce a unique lightweight, low mass and low profile, linear motor positioning stage.This design incorporates the linear motors coil (forcer) as the stages workholding carriage while the linear mechanical guideway bearings provide load support, travel straightness and orthogonality for accurate positioning and repeatability.The Thrust Tube linear motors are electrically identical to conventional brushless DC motors making them compatible to most third party brushless drives.These mini X-Y stages are ideally suited for pick-and-place or point-to-point positioning applications such as biomedical sample handling or inspection.ABTech's modular design approach and full engineering services can respond quickly to provide a solution to your O.E.M. needs for ultra-precision linear motion.
Features
Thrust Tube "Micro" series brushless DC linear motors
Precision linear mechanical guideway bearings
Non-contact linear encoders
Position accuracy & repeatability: ±0.000080" (±2.0µm)
Motor drive amplifiers
Motion controllers
Custom bases
Complete turn-key systems
Modular design

Custom Stack Analysis

2009-03-01T16:04:00.001-08:00

Custom Stack Analysis, LLC., was originally established in Alliance, Ohio, in 1965 by Mr. Ernest Kolm. In the year 2000, the company was acquired by Mr. James K. Gray, who has over 18 years experience in the field of air emissions testing. In the year 2005 Custom Stack Analysis, LLC. acquired the source testing assets of Envisage Environmental, Inc. Custom Stack Analysis, LLC. has capabilities for performing Stack Testing, Industrial Hygiene, Analytical Services, Burner Combustion Efficiency, Radon Testing and Indoor Air Quality. The company has performed work not only for small companies, but also many fortune 500 companies. A professional staff can ensure that any of your environmental needs are met with quality and competitive pricing.Custom Stack Analysis, LLC., has been providing air emissions testing for the past 38 years. In this time, they have performed testing for many prominent clients, such as Stericycle, Inc., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., and WCI Steel, along with many other prominent companies. The company has extensive knowledge in testing for medical waste incinerators, printing operations, steel foundries, asphalt facilities, power plants, petroleum refineries, chemical plants, brick manufacturers, lumber processing, hazardous waste incinerators, rubber manufacturing, roofing production, plastic manufacturers, and many other types of operations. The company has also been providing its services to engineering companies, government agencies, and control system designers. The company has experience providing services internationally including Canada, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Islands and South America. If you have an international project that requires our services be sure to give us a call. In 2009 Custom Stack Analysis, LLC. joined a service alliance with Zaff International/Hi-Tech Ltd. for providing services in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Coast countries.Custom Stack Analysis, LLC., has an excellent performance reputation in working with many prominent Clients in Ohio and throughout the United States. The company is noted for its ability to deliver quality services in accordance with project schedules, and to provide responsive assistance to Clients in emergency situations.Custom Stack Analysis, LLC., has a company policy of providing high quality services to clients. The company also has a strong commitment for safety on the job for its work force, which includes USEPA's safety, health, and environmental management training program for field activities for all employees.Custom Stack Analysis, LLC., is an active member in the Air & Waste Management Association, Source Evaluation Society, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, and Carolina Air Pollution Control Association.

titanmoneyexpress

2009-02-28T17:45:00.001-08:00

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THE LAST DAYS OF PRIVACY

2009-02-27T17:37:00.003-08:00

As technology makes life richer and easier, we leave a trail of information that is susceptible to prying eyes

Within the next four months, a major Bay Area supermarket chain plans to introduce a payment system that uses biometric fingerprint authentication to verify customers' identities. Under this system, shoppers in checkout lines won't need to use cash, checks, debit cards or credit cards. Instead, they can place their fingers on scanners that read fingerprints, and once the device links to their bank or credit card accounts, they can buy groceries, get cash back and do everything else shoppers do.

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The system is already used in cities around the United States, including Portland, Ore., and Chicago, where one shopper says it has changed his life for the better. Linc Thelen, a 37-year-old interior designer, says the fingerprint system -- known commercially as Pay By Touch -- is convenient to use and expedites his way through grocery lines at Jewel-Osco, where he shops. Thelen says the system lets people leave their wallets behind, so they don't have to worry about being robbed or losing their credit cards.

"I had no reservation," Thelen said in a phone interview. "It's a safe way to store information."

But no system is 100 percent foolproof.

Despite the fact that armed men guard the computers that store the customers' virtual fingerprints, despite the fact that Bank of America's former security chief now heads Pay By Touch's security division, and despite the fact that Pay By Touch hires people to try to expose vulnerabilities in its computer system (so those vulnerabilities can be eliminated), Pay By Touch President John Morris acknowledges that "it's not impossible" for computer hackers to figure out how to tamper with its information.

And therein lies one of the 21st century's most vexing problems: More and more of our personal data are captured and stored by corporate and government interests, and are potentially available to anyone with the technological, legal or financial means to access that information.

Whether it's phone calls we make, library books we check out, CDs we buy on the Internet or divorces we finalize in court, we leave a trail of information that becomes susceptible to prying eyes. For the price of a bus pass, you can pay a company to supply anyone's address, phone number, political affiliation, estimated income and property history. For $20 more, you can find out if that person is married or divorced, has a criminal record, and what sort of jobs he or she has worked.

Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., says she will introduce a "privacy bill of rights" because identity theft and security failures of personal records have become "one of the most important issues facing us as individuals and as a nation."

The availability of personal information -- downloadable onto laptop computers, which are increasingly being fitted with fingerprint technology -- is changing the culture in ways that may seem trivial but are really benchmarks for a new society already in its formative stages.

A small example: Unbeknownst to the men who date her, Judy runs background checks on all of them, using a private investigator to dig out any "red flags" that would presage troubling behavior. A businesswoman in Southern California, Judy, 50, uses a company called DateSmart, whose client base has boomed in the past five years as more people confront the perils of online dating.

"I'm glad the information is out there," says Judy, who did not want her last name used because of concerns her suitors would read this article. "The men I'm talking to online are complete strangers. And I have absolutely no knowledge of their character other than what they're saying in their profiles. I need to feel comfortable knowing that they're not an ax murderer. The people you meet might be well dressed, but you never know if they have any criminal history. It's for (my) safety."

Background checks are nothing new. What's changed are the speed with which you can obtain them, their relatively small price (some companies advertise free checks) and their growing public acceptance. The information revolution has transformed the background check into a common and casual tool, and those being scrutinized probably don't have a clue. More obvious are the security cameras embedded in nearly every major American city, including New York, Milwaukee, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and, yes, San Francisco, where lenses record people's activities in such crime-ridden neighborhoods as Bayview-Hunters Point and the Western Addition. The spread of these cameras is championed by authorities, who say it reduces criminal activity, and criticized by the ACLU, which says the equipment is an unnecessary intrusion into public spaces.

Civil liberties groups have joined the widespread outcry against the government's monitoring of Americans' phone-call records. Two weeks ago in federal court, the ACLU challenged the legal rationale behind the National Security Agency program, arguing that the NSA's actions -- involving "data mining" of records provided by AT&T and other telephone companies -- violate Americans' rights to free speech and privacy as guaranteed under the First and Fourth Amendments. Last week, privacy experts raised questions about the U.S. government's monitoring of international bank transfers -- previously secret data surveillance officials say is justified by the fight against terrorism.

Americans' rights to privacy will be tested even more in the next few years as biometric technology creeps increasingly into everyday arenas. For example, on the campus of UC San Diego, biometric experts are testing a soda machine that uses both fingerprint and face-recognition technology. The machine is in a lounge for grad students in UC San Diego's computer science building.

"The students are very excited about getting it working," Serge Belongie, a UC San Diego associate professor of computer science, says in a phone interview. "People think it's very cool. ... No one uses money. They have accounts. What would be fun is if (the machine) recognizes you and says, 'Would you like your usual?' "

If UC San Diego students are reluctant to use the machine, their privacy concerns are outweighed by convenience -- a sentiment echoed in survey after survey on biometric technology. In March, Unisys Corp. released a report on public perception of "identity management" that said convenience and efficiency were the two biggest reasons consumers would use biometric technology. (The most preferred biometric methods are fingerprints and voice recognition, according to the survey. The least preferred, because of its perceived intrusiveness, is an iris or eye scan.)

Two of the biggest turnoffs for those who shun biometric technology: suspicion of how the technology works and loss of privacy. Among respondents from North America, just 56 percent said they'd be willing to share their fingerprint with a government organization such as a post office or tax authority. Among respondents from the Asia-Pacific region, 71 percent said they'd share their fingerprint with the government.

"As consumer confidence grows in the large-scale usage of (biometric technology) and standards are more generally comfortably adopted, you're going to see a pretty rapid migration" to it, says Mark Cohn, Unisys vice president for homeland security solutions.

Cohn, a principal architect of the Department of Homeland Security's US-VISIT Exit system, which uses fingerprint technology to run background checks on visa applicants and verify their entry to and arrival from the United States, says Malaysia offers a preview of how the United States may change in the coming years.

Since 2001, the Malay government has issued a biometric "multipurpose card" to Malaysians 12 years and older. The card, which features a thumbprint and photograph, acts as a passport, driver's license, ATM card, toll and parking pass, and medical record that lists blood type and any allergies.

The card is convenient to use -- but it's a nightmare for Malaysians who lose it or have it stolen. Crime syndicates in Malaysia have altered cards with different photographs and used them to give members new identities, though the Malay government insists these identity thieves can't access the original cardholders' personal information. Special chip technology and other password features prevent this, they say. Also, the cardholder's fingerprint -- rather than being visible on the card -- is encrypted in the card itself: To reveal the fingerprint, the card must be inserted into a special biometric device that compares the encrypted print with that of the person claiming to be the cardholder.

For anyone who has read Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four," where "telescreens" keep track of people's lives, this new biometric technology will seem like fiction come to life. It's showing up everywhere. By the end of this year, U.S. passport agencies hope to issue "electronic passports" with computer chips that have digital photos of the holders. With the help of face-recognition machines, airport security can compare a photo with the face of the passport holder. For two years, an American corporation, VeriChip, has sold government-approved electronic chips that are inserted under people's skin to give doctors instant access to patients' medical histories.

In 2008, as mandated by the Real ID Act, states plan to issue driver's licenses linked to a database that includes each license holder's photo and Social Security number. These licenses (civil liberties groups call them national identity cards) will likely include a biometric photo of the driver accessible by authorities.

In the meantime, banks are considering using iris scans and even palm scans at ATMs in an effort to cut down on fraud. (In 1999, Bank United in Texas adopted iris-scan technology at three of its ATMs in a test that was discontinued when Washington Mutual took over the bank.)

Some people love the new technology. Others shun it.

Pay By Touch admits it has encountered some resistance among shoppers it approached in supermarkets that already use the company's fingerprint service. But Morris, its president, says many of these customers are quickly won over by the convenience of Pay By Touch, which is free for consumers, and that the company keeps data points based on users' fingerprints, not actual fingerprints. So far, supermarkets in 40 states use the Pay By Touch system.

Pay By Touch, which is based in San Francisco, wouldn't say which Bay Area supermarket chain will start using its fingerprint system in the next four months -- only that the chain will use the system in just a handful of its Bay Area stores. Pay By Touch users sign up voluntarily and are under no obligation to use it at the checkout line.

Pay By Touch says it takes great care to safeguard its users' data. After fingerprints are converted into algorithms, they're encrypted, then stored in IBM computers. Those algorithms can't be reconverted into an exact copy of the fingerprint, though Pay By Touch may eventually store users' actual fingerprints if the technology improves, Morris says. The company insists it will never sell users' personal information or fingerprints to anyone else -- a pledge that's backed up in writing when users sign up with the company. But what if federal authorities, citing national security, insist on the finger scan and payment history of a Pay By Touch user?

Pam Dixon, who heads the World Privacy Forum, a public research group, went to Chicago to warn potential Pay By Touch users about possible dangers.

"It didn't stick," she says. "People were (more) concerned with (convenience than) the potential risks. People can put their thumb on a pad and be done with it. But meanwhile, their biometric data is sitting with another company, a third party, that's subject to subpoena. One argument that I made: Let's say that every supermarket in the country, particularly the large chains, (use) a biometric payment system. It's a law enforcement dream because who needs a biometric database run by the U.S. government when you've got one being run by private companies?"

Citing the recent disclosure by the Veterans Administration, which said a computer with credit information on millions of veterans had been stolen, Dixon says, "The second issue is information security. If the VA can't keep its records secure, which is a government agency that has all sorts of strict controls that are supposed to be in place, how on Earth can a private company without the resources of something like the VA manage to keep something secure? When we have a credit card stolen, we can call the credit card company and say, 'Give me a new number.' But you can't do that with your biometric. You can't say, 'Give me a new fingerprint.' "

Morris dismisses such concerns, saying that Pay By Touch will actually decrease the likelihood that consumers' credit information is stolen or misappropriated. "I think (Pay By Touch users) get pretty rapidly that it's the ultimate way to secure their private data," he says. "It connects (their accounts) to something that's uniquely them, as opposed to handing a credit card over to a stranger or writing a personal check that seven or eight humans touch before it gets in their statement. Securing information by a biometric is a giant leap forward. (Users) like that they don't have to pull their card out anymore. They (tell us they) like that they don't have to carry their (purses or wallets) through the parking lot of an urban supermarket. There's a physical security benefit. Their numbers are never displayed. The safety of securing their data is the No. 1 thing they like."

The marketplace will determine whether the public is ready to accept commercial fingerprint identification. Investors in Pay By Touch believe that day is here, capitalizing the company with $190 million in the past 12 months. More than 2.5 million shoppers already use the Pay By Touch system. Morris envisions a day when all stores -- even mom-and-pop ones -- offer a Pay By Touch option.

Soon, customers will be able to use Pay By Touch from home with the help of fingerprint readers attached to their computers. In ancient China, rulers would put their fingerprints on documents to give them an official seal. Artists would also mark their work with prints. It wasn't until the late 1800s that authorities realized they could use fingerprints to catch criminals. Their evolution as a way to pay for groceries is a 21st century twist fueled by technology. It's also a trade-off between privacy and convenience. Welcome to the brave new world in Aisle 5.

Biomedical Sample Handling

2009-02-23T15:54:00.000-08:00

Multi-axis X-Y linear motorized positioning stageABTech inc's Mini X-Y Linear Motor stage combines Copley Controls, Thrust Tube "Micro" series linear motors with non-contact linear encoders and precision mechanical guideway bearings to produce a unique lightweight, low mass and low profile, linear motor positioning stage.This design incorporates the linear motors coil (forcer) as the stages workholding carriage while the linear mechanical guideway bearings provide load support, travel straightness and orthogonality for accurate positioning and repeatability.The Thrust Tube linear motors are electrically identical to conventional brushless DC motors making them compatible to most third party brushless drives.These mini X-Y stages are ideally suited for pick-and-place or point-to-point positioning applications such as biomedical sample handling or inspection.ABTech's modular design approach and full engineering services can respond quickly to provide a solution to your O.E.M. needs for ultra-precision linear motion.FeaturesThrust Tube "Micro" series brushless DC linear motors Precision linear mechanical guideway bearings Non-contact linear encoders Position accuracy & repeatability: ±0.000080" (±2.0µm) Motor drive amplifiers Motion controllers Custom bases Complete turn-key systems Modular design

Hydropolis Underwater Hotel - Dubai ...

2009-02-23T08:03:00.000-08:00

DUBAI: HYDROPOLIS HOTEL

This hotel, the world's first underwater luxury resort, brings new meaning to the "ocean-view room." Situated 66 feet below the surface of the Persian Gulf, Hydropolis will feature 220 guest suites. Reinforced by concrete and steel, its Plexiglas walls and bubble-shaped dome ceilings offer sights of fish and other sea creatures. It is scheduled to open in late 2007.

The Hydropolis is a self-acclaimed 10-star, underwater hotel which was under construction in Dubai. However, as of February 2007, Hydropolis' launch has been relaunched, due to cost issues and concerns over the project's impact on marine life, the project has faced major delays.

Hyrdropolis is envisioned as a fantasy hotel beneath the waves. This submarine hotel is inspired by the Jules Verne tale 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. It will be an underwater oasis where visitors can marvel at the architecture surrounding them, and the sea beyond.

The project is divided into three sections. The "land station" is the complex where visitors are first greeted. It is a large building with a roof that dips and rolls like the crest of a wave. From there, people enter a tunnel to begin their journey to the hotel, itself. The tunnel is 1,700 feet long and carries a train beneath both the land and the sea.

The destination, of course, is the hotel itself. Mimicking natural forms, it is shaped like a collection of bubbles and curves designed to provide maximum resistance against the everyday pressures of the sea water as well as the occasional typhoon that may stray into this area. It has already been compared to both a jellyfish and a sea turtle. It features a pair of observation domes which allow an expansive view of the water and the creatures that live in it. They are large enough to emerge above the waves, and one is planned with a retractable roof allowing people to be surrounded by the ocean while looking directly into the sky.

ZAMZAM TOWERS

2009-02-23T07:50:00.000-08:00

ZamZam Tower is a magnificent 5 star hotels situated steps away from King Abdulaziz Gate of Haram-Sharif, boasting a close view of the Ka'aba from it's residential suites.
ZamZam Tower provides a range of unique services and advantages that distinguish it as the best residential investment project in the Gulf Region. These features include residential suites elegantly furnished according to international 5 star standards and a direct connection to the Holy Mosque. High-tech heating and air-conditioning systems with a close view to the Haram Sharif. 36 elevators to serve residents and visitors efficiently.Grand 7000 sq meters shopping centre offering a wide range of brand shops and restaurants. Customised audio system transmitting Azan and prayers from the Holy Mosque direct to the residential suites.Praying space inside the complex and neighbouring areas accommodating 50,000 worshippers.

Hotel Grand zamzam

2009-02-23T07:39:00.000-08:00

Business Centre: The Business Centre has the most advanced facilities and state of the art equipment, offering comprehensive range of secretarial and translation services, high speed internet, fax, photocopying and binding facilities. We also have a board room equipped with hi-tech audio visual equipment for holding business meetings.Services: 24-hour room service, laundry, Commercial Centre, foreign currency exchange, medical services, and outside catering.
Location: The hotel is located in front of the Holy Mosque and is designed to combine both exquisite architecture and proximity to the Haram.Accommodation: The hotel has 1300 rooms with elegance and style. The rooms are equipped with all means of comfort including controlled air conditioning, direct dial telephone with voicemail, hi-tech television with satellite channels, personal safe and high-speed internet access. Most rooms are overlooking the Holy Kaaba, offering spiritual atmosphere for seekers of God’s praise.Restaurants: Al Zahra – an elegant restaurant serving Middle-Eastern, Continental and International buffet along with a la carte menu. Al Yasmin – serves oriental dishes in an Arabian ambience. Tea Garden – serves light snacks, hot and cold beverages

MONEYWEB

2009-02-17T17:07:00.000-08:00

Moneyweb

In een kort overzicht vind u hier de verschillende leenvormen. Voor de alle duidelijkheid staan hier de verschillen in het kort opgesomd.

Rekenvoorbeeld
De familie De Vries wil een lening aanvragen voor de verbouwing van de badkamer. Voor deze verbouwing willen ze € 5000,00 lenen. De familie De Vries wil zekerheid wat betreft de maandelijkse rente en wil tussentijds geen geld meer opnemen. Ze kiezen daarom voor een persoonlijke lening.

Jan en Anita willen meer financiële bestedingsruimte. Tussentijds willen ze geld kunnen opnemen. Wanneer er meer geld beschikbaar is, willen ze ook de mogelijkheid hebben om meer af te lossen. Ze kiezen voor een doorlopend krediet.

Lening vormen
Doorlopend krediet

Wat is een doorlopend krediet?
Een doorlopend krediet is er om over langere periode meer bestedingsruimte te hebben. U mag steeds geld opnemen tot aan de kredietlimiet, maar u mag ook minder opnemen.

Tussentijds mag er altijd zonder boete worden afgelost. Dit krediet is handig wanneer u nog niet exact weet hoeveel geld u nodig heeft of wanneer u het geld nodig heeft. U betaald elke maand een vast bedrag aan rente en aflossing.

Voordelen:
- Alleen rente betalen over het opgenomen bedrag
- Tussentijds extra geld aflossen (boetevrij)
- Meestal een eigen bankpas

Oversluiten van een doorlopend krediet:
U heeft een lening of misschien wel meerdere leningen lopen. Het is dan vaak voordeliger om uw huidige krediet(en) over te sluiten. In plaats van verschillende afschriften, komt alles dan op één handig overzicht.

Tussentijds een extra krediet afsluiten:
Wanneer u geen achterstand hebt opgelopen met betalen en uw financiële situatie laat het toe, is het mogelijk om een nieuwe lening af te sluiten voordat de vorige is afgelopen. Een deel van het bedrag dat u leent, wordt dan gebruikt voor de aflossing van de vorige overeenkomst(en).

Verhogen doorlopend krediet
Het kan voorkomen dat naast uw doorlopend krediet nog behoefte is aan een extra financiële reserve. U kunt er dan voor kiezen om het bestaande krediet open te breken en vervolgens uw krediet te verhogen.

Persoonlijke lening

Wat is een persoonlijke lening
Bij de persoonlijke lening krijgt u in één keer de beschikking over het geleende bedrag. Wanneer u een persoonlijke lening afsluit, weet u precies wanneer de lening eindigt. U spreekt namelijk van tevoren een looptijd af.

Zo spreekt u bij een persoonlijk krediet eenmalig een leenbedrag en een looptijd af. U krijgt dit bedrag in één keer op uw rekening gestort. Vervolgens betaald u maandelijks een vast bedrag aan rente en aflossing. In tijden van rentestijgingen biedt een persoonlijk krediet u zekerheid, want uw rente blijft ongewijzigd! Zo weet u precies waar u aan toe bent.

Bent u van plan een nieuwe auto of caravan te kopen? Of wordt het tijd voor nieuwe meubels? Wellicht heeft u hiervoor gespaard, maar is het genoeg? Wanneer u extra geld nodig heeft, maar graag overzicht houdt in uw financiën, is een persoonlijke lening voor u een oplossing!

Voordelen:
- Uitbetaling direct ineens
- Vast rentepercentage
- Vast maandbedrag
- Vaste looptijd

Vaste rente
Wanneer de rente stijgt is een persoonlijke lening ideaal. Mocht de rente stijgen, dan heeft dit geen enkele invloed op de persoonlijke lening. Deze rente blijft ongewijzigd.

Stel u koopt een auto. Bij een persoonlijke lening spreekt u van tevoren af wat de looptijd van de lening is. U kunt deze lening bijvoorbeeld afstemmen op de levensduur van uw auto. Hierdoor voorkomt u dat de auto al is afgeschreven, maar u nog steeds moet betalen aan uw persoonlijke lening.

Spaarkrediet

Een spaarkrediet is een doorlopend krediet, gekoppeld aan een kapitaalverzekering.

Doorgaans betaald u voor een doorlopend krediet maandelijks een bedrag aan rente en aflossing. Bij een spaarkrediet betaald u echter alleen rente, die wordt berekend over het bedrag dat u heeft opgenomen. Gedurende de gehele looptijd kunt u tot uw kredietlimiet bedragen blijven opnemen.

Daarnaast betaald u een maandelijkse premie voor een kapitaalverzekering.
Met deze verzekering kunt u een kapitaal opbouwen om de lening af te lossen.
Dit gebeurt met een kapitaalverzekering bij een gerenommeerde verzekeringsmaatschappij. De uitkering is gelijk aan de eindwaarde van de participaties en dus afhankelijk van de koersontwikkeling.

Rentekrediet

Een rentekrediet is een leenvorm voor particulieren die veel lijkt op een doorlopend krediet. Het grootste verschil is dat men bij een rentekrediet niet verplicht wordt om maandelijks af te lossen. Daardoor is het rentekrediet de leenvorm met de laagste maandlast. Deze leenvorm wordt ook vaak gebruikt om geld achter de hand te hebben, zoals bij een verbouwing of restauratie van bijvoorbeeld een oldtimer of ander duur verzamelobject. De looptijd van een rentekrediet is in principe oneindig. U lost immers niets af en betaald alleen rente. Ingezetenen van Nederland van 18 tot 65 jaar met een vast inkomen, wat niet mag bestaan uit een uitkering van de sociale dienst of de WW, kunnen in aanmerking komen voor een rentekrediet.

Moneyweb.nl is in het leven geroepen om als bemiddelaar in geldkredieten informatie te geven aan consumenten op het gebied van hypotheken en leningen. Hierbij wil Moneyweb.nl de consument helpen juiste en verantwoorde keuzes te maken bij het afsluiten van een lening of hypotheek.

Wij worden beloond door aanbieders op basis van doorlopende provisie voor wat betreft consumptief krediet en uit een mix van afsluit- en doorlopende provisie betreffende hypotheken en verzekeringsproducten. Bij eventuele klachten kunt u ons een brief sturen ter attentie van de Directie. Voor onverhoopte geschillen zijn wij aangesloten bij Klachteninstituut Financiële Dienstverlening.

ASC process systems

2009-02-13T06:28:00.000-08:00

ASC is a leading manufacturer of specialized process equipment, control systems, and custom manufacturing software used in the composites, plastics, glass, solar, lumber, and concrete, coatings, and finishing industries. Our product lines include composite autoclaves, glass-laminating autoclaves, concrete autoclaves, industrial ovens, composite ovens, electroplating automation systems, process control software, autoclave control software, oven control software, and crane and hoist control software including scheduling. We're located in Los Angeles, CA and support thousands oAutoclaves and other equipmentASC manufactures a range of process equipment, including autoclaves, ovens, presses, heating systems, cooling systems, vacuum systems, and specialty pressure equipment. We also buy and sell used equipment.systems and hundreds of customers wControl & power systemsASC is a leading supplier of control and power systems for a wide variety of equipment and industries. We specialize in PC-based and PLC-based control solutions. Our PC-based systems typically feature our industry-standard CPC control software package.orldwide.Software for controls and manufacturingASC can develop custom software solutions for a wide variety of manufacturing applications. Our CPC software is the world's leading software for control of autoclaves, ovens, and many other applications. Our FLEXTIME software is also the leading PC-based solution for electro-plating and anodizing control

KREDİT OHNE SCHUFA

2009-02-07T16:18:00.000-08:00

Schnell ist es passiert. Kein Geld um finanzielle Forderungen zu erfüllen, beispielsweise die Telefonrechnung. Das reicht aus und schon hat man einen negativen Eintrag in seiner SCHUFA-Akte. Die schufa (Schutzgemeinschaft für allgemeine Kreditsicherung) ist ein Kreditbüro, das von den Kreditgebern zum Beispiel Kreditinstituten, getragen wird. Ihr Ziel ist es Kreditgeber vor finanziellen Ausfällen zu bewahren, indem sie die Informationen sammelt, die für die Einschätzung der Kreditwürdigkeit von Personen von Belang sein könnenMit einem negativen Eintrag in die SCHUFA-Akte kann man meist bei inländischen Kreditinstituten keinen Kredit mehr erhalten. Die Lösung ist der so genannte "Schweizer Kredit". Hier wird ein Kredit auch trotz schufa gewährt. Das Kreditinstitut hat den Sitz in der Schweiz. Diese schufafreien Kredite werden über Vermittlungsfirmen vermittelt, und es wird keine Einsicht in die SCHUFA-Akte verlangt. Auch wer selbstständig arbeitet oder arbeitslos ist hat hier die Möglichkeit einen Kredit aufzunehmen, obwohl er nur in einem engen Rahmen sein Einkommen belegen könnte. Oftmals werden schufafreie ratenkredite in Anspruch genommen, die in monatlichen festgelegten Raten zurück bezahlt werden. Hier muss man allerdings im Normalfall mit höheren Zinsen rechnen, als es bei einem Kredit mit Einsicht in die SCHUFA-Akte der Fall wäre. Der Kreditgeber geht ein höheres Risiko ein und das spiegelt sich meist in den höheren Zinsen wider.Die Gründe weshalb man einen Kredit aufnehmen möchte sind vielseitig. Wichtig ist es für den Kreditnehmer jedoch, sich über seinen finanziellen Rahmen im Klaren zu sein. Er muss vorher genau prüfen, ob er in der Zukunft in der Lage sein wird, den aufgenommenen kredit auch wieder abzubezahlen. Ansonsten läuft man Gefahr, in noch größere finanzielle Probleme zu geraten, anstatt seine Probleme zu lösen. Ein gründlicher Vergleich zwischen Kreditangeboten ist also dringend anzuraten, damit nichts der Umsetzung seines Projekts im Wege steht.

FCI

2009-02-07T16:13:00.001-08:00

You can count on FCI, as a leader in flex circuit connectors, for the most innovative and complete range of products in the industry. FCI offers products in LIF (low insertion force) and ZIF (zero insertion force), top and bottom contact options, vertical and right angle orientations, surface mount and through hole terminations in contact spacing options all the way down to 0.3mm with finer pitch products on their way. Additional features, such as optional cable locks and additional mounting devices, insure that FCI has a solution for almost any application, no matter how demanding.
As your connection to innovation, FCI continues to bring you unique solutions that not only give you the footprint you need but help to maximize the quality level of your application. Many of our flex circuit connectors offer ZIF with prehold, which applies a small retention force on the cable to hold it in place until the actuator is locked. FCI introduced the first flex connector with a back side flip actuator that allows the user to insert the flex cable and lock the actuator with one hand. FCI improved that feature on many products by modifying the connector housing to provide visual confirmation that the flex cable is mated properly. FCI was also the company that first brought you the option of an FFC/FPC connector under 1mm in height. These features combine to insure your application has the highest quality possible when it leaves your site.

KREDİET DİRCT

2009-02-07T16:11:00.000-08:00

Krediet Direct is de Online Supermarkt voor krediet en wij zijn van mening dat u zonder bezoek thuis uw krediet kunt samenstellen.

Het is een nieuw concept op het gebied van krediet via internet in Nederland. U kiest afhankelijk van uw aankoop de gewenste lening en vervolgens kiest u voor een Persoonlijke Lening of een Doorlopend Krediet (behalve in de rubriek minder dan € 3.000).

U kunt vrijblijvend de verschillende verzekeringen (met maandelijkse premie) die bij u passen, afsluiten.

U krijgt zonder uw persoonlijke gegevens in te vullen een offerte die u zelf kunt printen.
Als u met de offerte akkoord gaat, vult u het aanvraagformulier in.

Na enkele minuten, krijgt u een antwoord online. Als uw aanvraag goedgekeurd is, kunt u zelf uw contract uitprinten.

Het Krediet Direct Idee

De online supermarkt voor krediet

Flexibele financieringen aangepast aan uw besteding.

Online gratis offerte in 10 seconden zonder uw gegevens in te vullen.

U doet zelf uw aanvraag thuis, u print zelf uw contract.

U krijgt geen bezoek thuis.

100% Nederlandse maatschappij binnen één van de grootste Europese spelers (Crédit Agricole Group).

POST BANK

2009-02-07T16:08:00.000-08:00

POSTBANK
Im Juni 1999 übernimmt die Postbank die DSL Bank. Postbank und Bundesfinanzministerium verständigen sich über den Verkauf der Anteile des Bundes an der DSL Bank an die Postbank..

Durch die Partnerschaft der Postbank mit der Deutschen Post, die 100 Prozent der Postbank Aktien hält, verfügt sie über das dichteste Filialnetz aller Banken in Deutschland. Herzstück sind rund 850 Filialen der Deutschen Post. Insgesamt stehen den Kunden über 4.300 speziell geschulte Finanzdienstleistungsberater Rede und Antwort. .

Am 18. September 2006 wurde die Postbank in den DAX®, dem Aktienindex der 30 bedeutendsten deutschen börsennotierten Unternehmen aufgenommen.

Der Fokus der Postbank liegt auf dem Retail Banking. Dies bezeichnet Bangeschäfte mit dem Endkunden. Schon sprichwörtlich ist die strikte Kostenkultur der Postbank. Alle Produkte werden dezentral und standardisiert erstellt. Ziel ist die Kostenführerschaft zum Vorteil aller Postbankkunden.
Unternehmensprofil der Postbank:

Aktuell, bietet Ihnen die Postbank über das Internet einen zu folgenden Konditionen an:
Postbank - Online-Kredit:ab 4.44%efefktiver jahrenszins
Kreditbetrag:von 2.500,00 € bis 50.000,00 €
Laufzeiten:von 12 bis 84 Monate
Voraussetzungen:Sie sind volljährig Sie sind Arbeitnehmer Sie sind seit mindestens 6 Monaten bei Ihrem derzeitigen Arbeitgeber tätig und nicht selbständig keine negative Schufa

luxury golf

2009-02-07T16:05:00.000-08:00

You are visiting this site because you love the sunshine of Arizona, golf or luxury homes or most likely because you have a passion for Arizona luxury golf homes. It is the Arizona sunshine that has determined the Northeast Valley's active lifestyle with more than 200 unique golf courses within a 45-minute drive. Most of our amazing Arizona luxury homes take advantage of year-round outdoor living with beautiful courtyards, resort backyards, and incredible views of the many mountains that surround the Valley. It is paradise at its finest.

Our focus is on Arizona golf homes in the luxurious Northeast Valley featuring luxury homes in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and Carefree/Cave Creek. AZ luxury golf communities of the Northeast Valley feature a wonderful resort lifestyle and people from all over the world flock to Arizona to set up a secondary luxury golf home for vacation or to live permanently. Golfers from around the world have experienced the breathtaking scenery and have titled Arizona Golf Courses their "Favorite Golf Communities". The Northeast Valley has a beckoning call that many perceive to be almost magical.

We have created a site for you that allows you to search for Arizona luxury properties on the MLS system without hassle, check out our featured Arizona luxury golf homes, browse our "top ten" golf community picks and gain information about the services we offer you, some of which may surprise you!

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UC4 certified for use with the Avaloq Banking System

2009-02-07T16:01:00.000-08:00

UC4 certified for use with the Avaloq Banking System
Automated scheduling of Avaloq Banking System (ABS) and enterprise systems with UC4 Workload Automation Suite
VIENNA, February 3, 2009 – UC4 Software, a leading global provider of workload automation, job scheduling and IT process optimization solutions, today announced the certification of UC4 Workload Automation Suite for use with the Avaloq Banking System (ABS) version 2.6. The companies have also signed a partnership agreement that will enhance Avaloq to refer customers requiring a complementary scheduling and automation solution to UC4 Software.
“The certification of the UC4 adapter enables organisations to utilise a complementary technology that has been successfully tested and validated against our Model Bank environment,” said Adrian Bult, COO, Avaloq Evolution AG. “Joint customers will be able to increase the return on their existing technology investments leveraging a solution that interfaces directly with the Avaloq Banking System.”
Avaloq solutions are changing the IT landscapes within private and retail banks in Switzerland, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong Kong and other markets. With UC4 Workload Automation Suite enterprises remove manual intervention, reduce latency and mitigate risk from their end-to-end business processes. The UC4 Business Integration for Avaloq communicates directly with ABS through application interfaces, allowing customers to extend the automated scheduling of their core banking systems and integrate with external applications.
UC4 Workload Automation Suite can manage back-end processing for ABS and all other surrounding systems that many finance institutes rely on. Avaloq users receive regular software updates which support banks in remaining compliant with industry regulations. When utilizing additional tools it is important that Avaloq users work with solutions that are compatible and certified for use with Avaloq. This reduces maintenance and support issues and allows joint customers to benefit from the enterprise wide visibility and control provided by UC4.
“It gives UC4 great pleasure to extend its relationship with Avaloq,” said Cesare Capobianco, chief executive officer, UC4 Software. “We have benefited from an excellent working partnership working towards receiving this certification. It has allowed us to develop an interface that is compliant with Avaloq’s technical specifications, which also delivers measurable business value to our joint customers.”
About Avaloq
The Avaloq Group, with branches in Luxembourg and Singapore, is the Swiss market leader in the field of standard banking software. For over a decade, the Swiss company has been developing and marketing the Avaloq Banking System. It is trusted by leading financial service providers in private, retail and universal banking in international financial centres around the globe. A network of specialists with first-class partners in the areas of implementation, software, service and technology enables Avaloq to offer its clients a comprehensive all-in-one solution – a modular, innovative and integrated standard software for the financial sector. Avaloq is owned by its management and employees.
About UC4 Software
UC4 Software is a leading global provider of workload automation, job scheduling and IT process optimization solutions that ensure core business processes and enterprise information systems run faster, more accurately and without interruption. More than 1,600 companies worldwide have successfully enhanced application processing performance and improved IT efficiency using UC4’s business acceleration solutions. Customers include American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Cadbury, eBay, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, Mattel, McGraw Hill, Panasonic, Robert Bosch, Sun Microsystems, Symantec, T-Systems and Verizon.
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IBM COGNOS 8 CONTROLLER

2009-02-07T16:00:00.000-08:00

Overview
IBM Cognos 8 Controller provides Finance organizations with unmatched capabilities for managing the close, consolidation, and reporting process. An automated, menu-driven application that is owned and managed by Finance, IBM Cognos 8 Controller can consolidate diverse ledgers representing thousands of operating units and accounts into a common chart-of-accounts structure.
IBM Cognos 8 Controller reduces close cycle times and gives you the transparency that is essential for sustained compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and IFRS. It supports local, regional, or global requirements, and enables you to adapt to business and regulatory changes in real time.
What IBM Cognos 8 Controller Offers to Finance Leaders
IBM Cognos 8 Controller offers critical benefits for the key members of your finance team—and for the CIO, who needs to ensure compatibility with existing IT investments:
For Corporate Controllers: IBM Cognos 8 Controller enables the corporate controller to automate the entire close process, from data collection to financial consolidation to output. Close cycle times are reduced while data integrity is assured.
For the CFO: IBM Cognos 8 Controller reduces risk and provides the CFO with an enterprise view of key financial ratios and results. Greater visibility improves strategic decision making across the organization, while the high quality of financial results eases external reporting and compliance.
For the CIO: IBM Cognos 8 Controller allows the CIO to leverage current IT investments while ensuring that centralized systems meet the demand for secure and reliable data. And it offers the opportunity for performance management standardization from a single vendor, with enterprise planning and business intelligence across a single architecture and platform.
IBM Cognos 8 Controller is the only solution that includes more than 200 pre-configured, standard reports to satisfy the demands of management and regulators. All the reports required at key stages of the close process are available automatically—no custom report creation is needed.
In addition, IBM Cognos 8 Controller is seamlessly integrated with IBM Cognos 8 Planning and IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence. It enables performance management to be integrated at the data, security and process level—all at a low total cost of ownership.
Learn more:
Features and Benefits of IBM Cognos 8 Controller
Read the IBM Cognos 8 Controller Fact Sheet
Read about the 200+ Standard Reports available with IBM Cognos 8 Controller
Visit the Compliance Resource Center
Learn best practices thru IBM Cognos 8 Controller Performance BluePrints

IBM COGNOS 8CONTROLER

2009-02-07T15:55:00.000-08:00

Overview
IBM Cognos 8 Controller provides Finance organizations with unmatched capabilities for managing the close, consolidation, and reporting process. An automated, menu-driven application that is owned and managed by Finance, IBM Cognos 8 Controller can consolidate diverse ledgers representing thousands of operating units and accounts into a common chart-of-accounts structure.
IBM Cognos 8 Controller reduces close cycle times and gives you the transparency that is essential for sustained compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and IFRS. It supports local, regional, or global requirements, and enables you to adapt to business and regulatory changes in real time.
What IBM Cognos 8 Controller Offers to Finance Leaders
IBM Cognos 8 Controller offers critical benefits for the key members of your finance team—and for the CIO, who needs to ensure compatibility with existing IT investments:
For Corporate Controllers: IBM Cognos 8 Controller enables the corporate controller to automate the entire close process, from data collection to financial consolidation to output. Close cycle times are reduced while data integrity is assured.
For the CFO: IBM Cognos 8 Controller reduces risk and provides the CFO with an enterprise view of key financial ratios and results. Greater visibility improves strategic decision making across the organization, while the high quality of financial results eases external reporting and compliance.
For the CIO: IBM Cognos 8 Controller allows the CIO to leverage current IT investments while ensuring that centralized systems meet the demand for secure and reliable data. And it offers the opportunity for performance management standardization from a single vendor, with enterprise planning and business intelligence across a single architecture and platform.
IBM Cognos 8 Controller is the only solution that includes more than 200 pre-configured, standard reports to satisfy the demands of management and regulators. All the reports required at key stages of the close process are available automatically—no custom report creation is needed.
In addition, IBM Cognos 8 Controller is seamlessly integrated with IBM Cognos 8 Planning and IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence. It enables performance management to be integrated at the data, security and process level—all at a low total cost of ownership.
Learn more:
Features and Benefits of IBM Cognos 8 Controller
Read the IBM Cognos 8 Controller Fact Sheet
Read about the 200+ Standard Reports available with IBM Cognos 8 Controller
Visit the Compliance Resource Center
Learn best practices thru IBM Cognos 8 Controller Performance BluePrints

LUXURY YACHT

2009-02-07T15:50:00.001-08:00

1. WHITE HEAVEN (Charter/Motor yachts)...ccomodation for 6 guests. Savour the delicious mediterranean cuisine prepared with Italian flair by the yacht's chef . White Havens professional friendly crew are eager to welcome you on board. ...2. French Riviera, Corsica and Sardinia : 10-Day Cruise (Destinations/Itineraries)The true birth-place of private luxury yachting, still remains an irresistible area to plan your ideal cruise. Incorporating Monaco, the Côte d’Azur, Corsica, Sardinia and its satellite i3. Classic Greece : 8-Day Cruise (Destinations/Itineraries)Explore the Greek Islands aboard your yacht. Reward yourself as you experience the natural beauty of Greek Island beaches bordered by sparkling crystal clear Mediterranean waters in a world full of a4. AVELLA (Charter/Motor yachts)... Under recent new ownership, this immaculate 33.5m Azimut goes from strength to strength. The yacht provides very spacious accommodation for 8 guests in a master stateroom on the main deck;...5. DJANGO-TOO (Charter/Sailing Yachts)...responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information and/or images displayed. Yacht inventory, specifications and charter prices are subject to change without prior notice. ...6. HAIDA G (ex ROSENKAVALIER) (Charter/Motor yachts)...Various water toys TV and Hi-Fi throughout Very few yachts instill such emotive feelings as seeing the stunning 71m "HAIDA G" enter port....7. NO LIMIT (Charter/Motor yachts)...responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information and/or images displayed. Yacht inventory, specifications and charter prices are subject to change without prior notice. ...8. SEDATION II (Charter/Motor yachts)...TBC) Full scuba diving equipment and compressor (spec TBC) Outdoor cinema (spec TBC) This brand new yacht from the world acclaimed Heesen Shipyard is at the pinnacle of performance and design inn...9. SQUEAK (Charter/Motor yachts)...responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information and/or images displayed. Yacht inventory, specifications and charter prices are subject to change without prior notice. ...10. PARSIFAL III (Charter/Sailing Yachts)... complemented by natural textures and textiles that give this ultra modern yacht a warm, inviting and restful feeling. ...11. PERSEUS (Charter/Motor yachts)... In the world of motor yachting, the Falcon 100 class is deservedly a byword for stylistic and technical excellence. ...12. PANDORA (Charter/Motor yachts)...responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information and/or images displayed. Yacht inventory, specifications and charter prices are subject to change without prior notice. ...13. O'RION (Charter/Motor yachts)...) Generators: 2 x deutz 95 kW plus 1 Iveco 25 kW Electricity: 220V Ac - 24 VDC Classification: ABS A2 Yachting Service Number of guests: 12 Number of crew: 8 ...14. O'PTASIA (Charter/Motor yachts)...nslated in Greek as "vision". The Owners intentionally selected this name as they wanted the yacht to have a name that would reflect its elegance and luxury. The O'PTASIA will feature ...15. O'PARI (Charter/Motor yachts)...U Generators: 2 X 30 kW ONAN plus 1 x 20 kW ONAN Electricity: 220 V AC - 24 V Dc Classification BS A2 Yachting Service Number of guests: 12 Number of crew: 12 ...16. O'MEGA (Charter/Motor yachts)... The 83 meter Motor Yacht O'MEGA, fit to accommodate and entertain up to 32 guests in 1 Master, 1 Upper VIP, 4 ...17. O'CEANOS (Charter/Motor yachts)... The fabulous motor yacht O' Ceanos, 49 meters of excellence in engineering and design fitted with Italy's ...18. NEW CENTURY (Charter/Motor yachts)...A large Jacuzzi on top/sundeck with bar and dining facilities together with assorted toys is the perfect yacht for entertaining and outdoor activities. Accommodation for 10 guests in a large maste...19. MALTESE FALCON (Charter/Sailing Yachts)... to experience the Maltese Falcon under sail. The 88 meter clipper Maltese Falcon is the largest sailing yacht in the world and in a breeze her immense DynaRig powers her to record shattering speeds. ...20. LADY LAUREN (Charter/Sailing Yachts)...responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information and/or images displayed. Yacht inventory, specifications and charter prices are subject to change without prior notice. ...21. CHRISTINA O (Charter/Motor yachts)...one would expect in any five star hotel today. Following her refit she is one of the very few ex-private yachts that is now legally capable of international cruising with up to 36 passengers. Corporat...22. STARFIRE (Charter/Motor yachts)...agination ignite aboard Starfire ... She stands as the benchmark for comparison in the international yachting industry, a luminous example of the perfect harmony of design and technology. Its lush...23. TURAMA (Charter/Motor yachts)...guests, the MV TURAMA is especially equipped to make the most special occasion even more memorable. This yacht is uniquely designed for private cruising and is the ideal venue for special corporate ev...24. ARKTOS (Charter/Motor yachts)...ooden schooner made of teak and iroko and is one of the finest designs of Greek craftsmanship. The yacht consesist of large staterooms and the interior is very nicely decorated with fine furnish...25. ARKTOS (Charter/Sailing Yachts)...ooden schooner made of teak and iroko and is one of the finest designs of Greek craftsmanship. The yacht consesist of large staterooms and the interior is very nicely decorated with fine furnish...26. CARMEN FONTANA (Charter/Motor yachts)...rculation Internal communication and International calls access (via Satellite or Mobile) throughout the yacht Internet access available from the master study room Satellite TV, DVD player, stereo sys...27. ALEXANDER (Charter/Motor yachts)...es, the Alexander's luxurious atmosphere achieves its tradition as a truly exclusive ocean-going megayacht. Whilst the vessel has guest accommodation for up to 84 persons, due to the configuration...28. CARMEN SERENA (Charter/Motor yachts)...ion •Internal communication and International calls access (via Satellite or Mobile) throughout the yacht •Internet access available from the master study room •Satellite TV, DVD playe...29. ABILITY (Charter/Motor yachts)...illar 3512B Jacuzzi Turkish Bath * AUDIO/VISUAL * State of the art A-V systems throughout the yacht ACCOMMODATION WATER SPORTS Master suite (which has own private seaview terr...30. ALEXANDRA (Charter/Motor yachts)...wide window openings of M/Y ALEXANDRA are typical of the Benetti style and the interior is a true custom yacht achievement with the signatures of Terence Disdale for design and Alan Jones,,,alıntı,,,

JET

2009-02-07T15:48:00.000-08:00

Luxury Air Jets provides a full spectrum of private aviation services to people who can’t afford to waste time. We provide private jet charter flights to nearly every destination in the world on corporate jets. By using our private jet or executive jet charter services, you will avoid giant commercial airports, security lines, baggage check lines, and delayed flights. Private jet charter is with no doubt the future in private aviation. That is why we made air charter services our specialty.
AIRCRAFT CHARTER - Only Four-Hour Notice!
Among the benefits you get when you charter private jets, executive jet aircraft, or any luxury aircraft with us:
*When you charter private jets, you pay No monthly fees, No membership costs, and No long-term investment on any charter flights.
*20-30% saving on jet charter when compared to fractional program companies.
*Only four-hour notice required for all charter jet and travel arrangements.
*Access to 3,500 executive jet aircraft and helicopters in over 6,000 airports worldwide.
*The highest ARG/US certifications for all our aircraft.
*24-hour personalized concierge service monitoring all charter flights

Luxury Air Jets provides a full spectrum of private aviation services to people who can’t afford to waste time. We provide private jet charter flights to nearly every destination in the world on corporate jets. By using our private jet or executive jet charter services, you will avoid giant commercial airports, security lines, baggage check lines, and delayed flights. Private jet charter is with no doubt the future in private aviation. That is why we made air charter services our specialty.
AIRCRAFT CHARTER - Only Four-Hour Notice!
Among the benefits you get when you charter private jets, executive jet aircraft, or any luxury aircraft with us:
*When you charter private jets, you pay No monthly fees, No membership costs, and No long-term investment on any charter flights.
*20-30% saving on jet charter when compared to fractional program companies.
*Only four-hour notice required for all charter jet and travel arrangements.
*Access to 3,500 executive jet aircraft and helicopters in over 6,000 airports worldwide.
*The highest ARG/US certifications for all our aircraft.
*24-hour personalized concierge service monitoring all charter flights.
AIRCRAFT MANAGE MENT - Protect Your Investment!
Our services include:
*Aircraft Storage, Maintenance, Inspection, and Supplemental Aircraft.
*Key bi-Coastal Locations.
*Aircraft Maintenance & Inspection Monitoring to assure peak condition
*The highest approval ratings from ARG/US.
*Full Cycle Recruitment and training of professional flight crew.
*Concierge service - All our associates receive extensive professional training
*All Administrative Responsibilities - monthly accounting and financial reporting.
*Centralized Dispatching & Flight Scheduling - Dedicated 24-hour flight coordination.
*Fleet Discount Programs for aircraft parts, maintenance, and insurance.
*Jet A and 100LL Fuel - LAJ negotiated savings on fuel pricing and FBO services.
*Jet Charter sales - to maximize your aircraft’s revenue potential.
*Additional Services include Full Catering, Cabin Attendants, International Flight Planning, Crew internet access, Ground transportation for guests and crew, Cabin Cleaning Services and de-icing.
AIRCRAFT SALES - Not publicly available
*Expert aircraft sourcing worldwide.
*Corporate jets, executive jets, and private jets selection tailored to your needs.
*Years of Long-Established Relationships.
*Full analysis of your needs and requirements.
*Access to an exclusive private listing of new aircraft.
*Immediate delivery.
Safe
*We are members in good standing with all industry safety and auditing organizations. In this regard, we have aligned ourselves with industry titans such as ARG/US®, NATA® and NATA First®. Compliance with TSA as well as local and federal law enforcement agency regulations further ensure your personal security and safety while using our air charter service.
Timely
Our 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week/ 365 days a year concierges are trained to exceed your expectations for all Jet charter flights, and show you the luxury of flying with us when you charter a private jet, a corporate jet, or an executive jet.
Our clients include: heads of states, world leaders, entertainment celebrities, high net-worth individuals and their families, and corporate key personnel.
Our trip-type include: world tours, business travel, industry travel, personal travel, celebrity travel,

CANNES LUXURY VİLLA

2009-02-07T15:45:00.000-08:00

Relax and enjoy, we take care of therest...ent a furnished luxury villa in Cannes and on the French Riviera. We have created this new concept which does not only provide a property but also all the services required to make your stay with us a perfect moment. In fact, we believe that the true essence of luxury and comfort today is to have a “home” in any country you visit. 5 star hotels try to make this true, but honestly, even a presidential suite does not provide the flexibility, comfort and privacy, which some of our properties naturally have. Therefore, all our rentals include a personalized welcome service, a conciergerie service available over the phone with access to professional nannies, butlers, private chefs, driver service and many more. Needless to say tha t we also provide the cleaning service and all the needed linen a nd towels during your stay. This magnificent and elegant "Belle Epoque" villa is located in the very centre of Cannes on the French Riviera. Superbly situated just 10 minutes walk to the beaches of Cannes, the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals, home of the world famous Cannes Film Festival and just 30 minutes drive from Nice International Airport.

PYRAMİD HOTELS GROUP

2009-02-07T15:41:00.001-08:00

Pyramid Hotel Group LLC (Pyramid), a Boston-based hotel development, management and ownership firm, today announced that Mr. Davis Sezna has joined the firm as president of La Quinta Resort & Club(R) and PGA WEST (R). In his new role, Sezna is responsible for asset management and community relations for both Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund assets.
consulting firm focused on restaurant, golf course, private club, hotel design, master planning and development. He has spent 35 years developing, owning and operating hotels, golf courses and restaurants. "Mr. Sezna's vast and wide-ranging set of experiences make him uniquely qualified for this critical role." states Richard M. Kelleher, chairman and chief executive officer of Pyramid. "He will be representing Morgan Stanley's and Pyramid's interests in the further development and enhancement of these two remarkable, one-of-a-kind assets. We're proud to have someone of his professional distinction on our team." "I am struck by the sense of place, history and community evident in both La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West. It will be an honor to be associated with these magnificent resorts. I have never before seen facilities with more ingredients, texture and just pure sensory energy. The chance to be associated with Pyramid and Morgan Stanley was also a significant factor in my decision to take on this responsibility," stated Sezna. La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West are owned by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund (MSREF) in partnership with Pyramid, as part of a portfolio of luxury resorts, recently acquired from CNL Hotels and Resorts, Inc. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund is comprised of three major global businesses: Investing, banking and lending. Since 1991, the company has acquired $135.9 billion of real estate assets world-wide and currently manages $68.0 billion in real estate assets on behalf of its clients. A complete range of market-leading investment banking services for real estate clients, include advice on strategy, mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, as well as underwriting public debt, private debt and equity financings. As a global leader in real estate lending, Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund has offered approximately $156.0 billion of CMBS through capital markets since 1997, including $35.5 billion in 2006. For more information about Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund, please visit www.morganstanley.com/realestate. Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firms employees serve clients worldwide. Pyramid Hotel Group LLC, founded in 1999, is a full-service hotel company that owns, manages and asset manages hotels and hotel construction and renovation projects. For more information about the company and its affiliates, visit the company
Pyramid Hotel GroupJohn GreenSenior Vice President, Operations EastMr. Green brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to the Pyramid Hotel Group team. His ten year tenure with Wyndham International included five years as Area Director of Operations Northeast supervising as many as 19 hotels in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and other domestic and international markets including Montreal, Toronto and Bermuda. General Manager assignments included opening the 4-diamond Wyndham Chicago and the Wyndham Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Golf Resort. Prior to Wyndham, Mr. Green was Vice President Operations for Signature Hospitality Resources and a Regional Vice President Operations for John Q. Hammons Hotels. During the 1980’s Mr. Green served with Doubletree Hotels as General Manager in Scottsdale, AZ, Overland Park, KS and Walnut Creek, CA. Larry VitaglianoSenior Vice President, Operations WestMr. Vitagliano spent 20 years with Doubletree, Hilton, and Promus Hotel companies as a general manager for hotels throughout the country. Property experience includes general manager positions at Doubletree Hotels in Seattle, Tysons Corner, Dallas, and Kansas City. He led the Antlers Doubletree Hotel in Colorado Springs from 1989 to 1995, and has now returned to the property under Pyramid's management. In addition to his general manager position at the Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs, Mr. Vitagliano oversees Pyramid's San Antonio, Texas hotel, the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk.Alan BednowitzVice President, Sales & MarketingAlan Bednowitz is an accomplished sales and marketing executive with a track record of success at both the property- and corporate-level of hospitality organizations. For more than a decade he was affiliated with Promus Hotel Corporation (and its predecessor companies Doubletree and Guest Quarters), where he rose to the position of senior director, national sales. Prior to joining Pyramid Hotel Group, Mr. Bednowitz was vice president, sales and relationship management for StarCite, Inc., a meeting industry technology company.Edgar NugentVice President, Hotel AccountingMr. Nugent is a senior hospitality executive with more than 25 years of financial management experience. His 20-year tenure with Marriott Corporation took him from Texas to Panama to Saudi Arabia and Germany. Prior to joining Pyramid Hotel Group he was a partner in his own hospitality consulting firm, where he counseled hotel owners and investors seeking development support.Robert DiDucaVice President, Managing DirectorMr. DiDuca has 24 years experience in independent and franchised hotel operations including Marriott, Hilton, Doubletree, and Sheraton. He has also successfully transitioned more than 30 properties to new ownership and management including brand conversions. Renovation responsibilities consisting of over $40 million in project improvement have been executed. Mr. DiDuca, based in Boston, oversees hotels in the Northeast and Michigan and continues with Hotel Transitions.Harry GreenblattVice President, Managing DirectorMr. Greenblatt's nearly 30-year career began as a management trainee with Hyatt Hotel Corporation. Following a decade of food and beverage management experience, he switched to operations and began a lengthy association with Doubletree Hotels. During his 17 years with Doubletree Mr. Greenblatt was GM of the Doubletree Hotel Allen Center and Hotel Post Oak, both in Houston. Today he is general manager of the Houston Marriott Westchase with regional operations responsibility for Pyramid's additional Texas properties.Robert (Tico) Bevier, CHAVice President, Managing Director Mr. Bevier has 25 years of experience in the hospitality field, encompassing food and beverage, rooms, operations, and consulting. His affiliation with Pyramid began in 2003 when he consulted with the company on hotel acquisitions and transitions. His extensive hospitality career started with Hyatt Hotels; moving on to La Mansion Hotels; and then he spent 15 years with Hilton Hotels Corporation, mostly at the Doubletree Hotel New Orleans as General Manager. Immediately prior to joining Pyramid he was President of Expotel Hospitality Services for three years. Mr. Bevier remains in New Orleans with Pyramid, where he is responsible for the Maison Dupuy and the New Orleans Lakeside hotels.George McGannVice President, Managing DirectorGeorge McGann has over 25 years experience in the hotel industry, with over 10 years of this experience as a General Manager. He started his career in the food and beverage discipline, as a trainee for the Hyatt Corporation. Presently, George is General Manager of the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel with regional responsibility for the Pleasanton Crowne Plaza (soon to be Marriott) and the Sonoma County Hilton. He joined Pyramid as the General Manger of the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel. Prior to joining Pyramid Hotels, George was the General Manager/Complex General Manager for Starwood Hotels for over 7 years.Bruce CarltonArea Managing DirectorBruce has over 25 years of hotel experience holding various positions. After receiving his BSBA Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Denver, he completed the Corporate Management Trainee program with Hyatt. Most recently, Bruce was the GM at the Doubletree Hotel San Francisco Airport.Mark FallonArea Managing DirectorMark has over 25 years experience with both upscale independent and branded hotels. He managed the La Mansion Del Rio hotel in San Antonio, TX and then joined the team at Guest Quarters in Boston, MA Following his 11 year association with Guest Quarters, Doubletree, and then Promus, Mark was the opening General Manager at the Mystic Marriott Hotel in Mystic, CT and the Marriott Hartford Downtown at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford, CT. Prior to joining Pyramid, he was VP of Operations for Magna Hospitality Group.

CHALET IM WİESELTİ

2009-02-07T15:40:00.001-08:00

Chalet Im Wieselti, near the famous ski resort of Arosa (1800m ) and Weisshorn peak (2653m), offers you both comfortable self catered accommodation and an ideal location from which to experience a wide range of winter or summer sports and outdoor activities in Switzerland.Situated in the alpine village of Langwies amongst the beautiful surroundings of the Schanfigg valley, the Chalet is ideally placed between the cosmopolitan ski resort of Arosa (15 minutes by car) and Chur the historic capital of Graubunden (20 minutes by car). The Chalet is south facing with stunning views across the valley and the famous Langwies viaduct. There is a wide variety of activities to take advantage of: Skiing SnowboardingSledgingSkatingHiking Mountain Biking Sight Seeing Fishing Golf

CHALET IM WİESELTİ

2009-02-07T15:40:00.000-08:00

CHALET IM WİESELTİ

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CHARTER EXPERIENCE

2009-02-07T15:36:00.000-08:00

Charter Experience specializes in worldwide luxury charters on superyachts, both sailing yachts and motor yachts.Destinations for yacht charter range from the Western Mediterranean - the Balearics and the South of France's Cote d'Azur , Corsica , and Sardinia's Cala di Volpe , the Amalfi Coast and Sicily.The Eastern Mediterranean luxury yacht charter destinations are the south coast of Turkey , the Greek islands and the amazing Adriatic Sea with Croatia and Montenegro. Great winter yachting destinations are the sun drenched Caribbean or other exotic cruising paradises like South East Asia or the South Pacific.We have a large selection of luxury charter yachts on our database, which you can find in the menu under "yachts". This is only a selection, we have many more on offer that are not yet listed on-line. We'd be delighted to send you a personalised selection of available yachts for your dream holiday.
With many years of experience in the yachting industry, we have cruised in most parts of the world, we work for and with the leaders in the industry, we know the yachts, the cruising grounds, the captains and the crews, but most importantly, we know what our clients need.At Charter Experience we personally inspect yachts to ensure they are up to the standard you may expect on board a luxury charter yacht. We provide you with personalized itineraries, high quality sailing or motor yachts and service with a smile. We speak English, Spanish, German and Dutch.You tell us how many guests, what size of yacht, when and where you want to go on your luxury yacht charter and we will get you the best yacht for the best price on the market!

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AJMAN SEA VİEW APARTMENTS

2009-02-07T15:34:00.000-08:00

Ajman is one of the seven Emirates that makes up the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi is the federal capital whilst Dubai is regarded as the commercial capital of The UAE. Ajman is one of the Triangle Emirates close to Dubai and Sharjah. It is located strategically for business and living in the Center of U.A.E. With its continous progress and growing economy, Ajman would no doubt be a city to look forward to.This Project consist of seven 20-floor residential towers centered by a 23-floor administrative tower erected on a ring basis of 4 parking levels are designed by top experts for suitable housing.
Situaded in Ajman quite center on, the project is uniquely designed to afford privacy and splended view for all the rooms of the residential units comprising seven apartments maximum for each tower floor and equipped with three speedy elevators.
The 5th floor has a health club with a swimming pool, Each tower has also a seperate health club, a specious entrance and outside parks..

KİNGS COURTYARD INN

2009-02-07T15:31:00.001-08:00

Uilt in 1853, Kings Courtyard Inn is one of the most historic Charleston Bed and Breakfast Inns. Architect Francis D. Lee designed the three-story antebellum structure in the Greek revival style with unusual Egyptian detail. The building is one of King Street's largest and oldest structures, and has had many uses in the 150 year existence-high quality shops, private residences, and at one time, the upper floors were used as an Inn catering to plantation owners, shipping interests and merchant guests. Kings Courtyard Inn is located at 198 King Street, in the heart of Charleston's historic district. In the late 1600's and early 1700's, King Street was the main "trail" leading into old Charles Towne. During the past three centuries, this quaint thoroughfare of small shops and charming homes has delighted and intrigued Charlestonians and visitors alike. The Inn maintains the residential atmosphere of lower King Street, and extreme care has been taken to ensure the necessary architectural and historic accuracy for which Charleston is famous. Each of the rooms has an individual distinction. All rooms feature oversized beds, some with canopied beds and fireplaces, and many have an excellent view of one of the inner courtyards. In addition, some with canopied beds and fireplaces, and living rooms with original architectural features. Comfort and services are of primary importance. All guests of the Inn will receive complimentary wine or sherry on arrival and a morning newspaper delivered to the room. They also receive a continental breakfast served each morning in their room, the courtyards, or in the breakfast room. Also, guests may order a full breakfast from the kitchen if they so choose.The Inn is within easy walking distance of Charleston's historic homes, gardens, and churches, the Shops of Charleston Place, and only a block away from the City Market area. Here, one may explore one interesting shop after another, barter for the unusual in the open market, or enjoy a delicious meal at one of many delightful restaurants.

HOTEL ORFİLA MADRİD

2009-02-07T15:27:00.001-08:00

Hotel Orfila was opened in 1999 and it's located in Orfila Street (Alonso Martinez District), in a 19th Century mansion in the very centre of Madrid. Hotel Orfila is situated in a calm and selected residential area, in the cultural and business centre next to the famous Colon Square. This emblematic palace was home of an upper middle class family and hosted many theatre plays and performances.
Hotel Orfila has 32 rooms. It stands up because of its tasteful decoration, with époque furniture, painted wallpapers, bronze banisters and polychrome painted marble floors. It is the only hotel where decoration and distribution are different in every room. Furniture comes directly from many European countries.
Hotel Orfila is part of the select elite of Madrid luxury hotels. It is member of Relais Chateaux Association, one of the world's most prestigious hotel associations of the world and it was selected as "Most Execelent Charming Hotel" by Conde Nast Johanssen.
Meeting rooms: The three meeting rooms "Tragaluz", "Mirador" and "Laurel", with direct access to the garden, are perfect to organize your work meetings, receptions, meals, conferences and all kind of events.

SHADYSİDE INN SUİTES

2009-02-05T17:04:00.002-08:00

http://www.shadysideinn.com/

Shadyside Inn Suites is different. Your idea of staying in a hotel is about to change. Our suites are not typical hotel rooms. In fact we do not have rooms; we only offer suites. Why are we different? Your suite is a fully furnished apartment with the same amenities as a hotel located in a residential neighborhood. It’s not just any neighborhood, it's Shadyside, Pittsburgh’s most quaint, trendy, and upscale urban area. Picture Boston’s Newberry Street, or New York’s East Village and you will get an idea of what the Shadyside area is like.
Imagine having your own apartment in the best location in Pittsburgh for as little as a day or for as long as a lifetime. Shadyside Inn Suites is as flexible as you need. Only going to be here for a night? Why not have your own fully equipped apartment? Need somewhere to stay for a month while your house is renovated? Shadyside Inn Suites is your answer. Looking to attend the University for only nine months? Shadyside Inn Suites can accommodate. Think this is going to cost you more than a hotel? Not even close. Our rates are lower, our suites are double the size of any hotel in the area, our parking is free, and our location is unrivaled.
Our suites are located within a block or two of some of the best dining, entertainment, and shopping in Pittsburgh. At your door are 135+ shops, 15+ restaurants and some of the best nightlife in the area. Shop in small boutiques, visit your favorite national store, and dine on cuisines from all over the world. Shadyside living is unmatched.
Stay in Shadyside and still be approximately 4 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh and the Convention Center and less than 1 mile from the following hospitals: Presbyterian, Montefiore, Magee Women's, Falk Clinic, West Penn, Children's, Shadyside Hospital, and Western Psychiatric
Within 1 mile of the Shadyside Inn Suites is The Carnegie Museum of Art, The Museum of Natural History, The University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University Chatham College, and Carlow College.
Besides coming for a visit, the best way to learn about our story is read what other people have said about us. Please click on the following links to read what the professionals have to say.
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Articles written about the Shadyside Inn

Rates

MONTHLY WEEKLY* DAILY*

Studio Suite from: $2195.00 $ $

One Bedroom Suite from: $2495.00 $ $

Two Bedroom Suite from: $2795.00** $ $

Mansion Suite from: $2995.00*** $ $
ALL SUITES INCLUDE FREE OFF-STREET PARKING
Be sure to ask about our special University/Hospital/Corporate Rates!

* Daily & Weekly rates are plus 14% tax

** Plus Electric

*** Plus Gas & Electric

Fifth Avenue where the Shadyside Inn Suites is located was once known as Millionaires Road. Along a mile stretch of the road Pittsburgh's most talented built mansions along the tree lined roads. Being only about 3 1/2 miles from the heart of downtown Pittsburgh meant that these people could be close to work yet not live within the busy streets of the city. As the area grew there was a need for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Less than two blocks from Millionaires Road entrepreneurs and developers began inhabiting a four block area of Walnut Street. There they built high end stores, four star restaurants, and of course bars and saloons.

Over the years this area became the premier upscale neighborhood in Pittsburgh. The Shadyside area is the place where the best and brightest of Pittsburgh still live today. Its commercial district features the best shopping, dining, and entertainment the city has to offer.

The following is a small sample of the attractions in the Shadyside Area:
Shopping Dining and Entertainment Health and Education Miscellaneous
Coach Girasole University of Pittsburgh Shadyside Chamber of Commerce
J.Crew Walnut Grill Carnegie Mellon University Apple Store
Bananna Republic China Palace Shadyside Hospital X Gym
Benetton Sushi Too West Penn Hospital Coffee Tree
Ann Taylor Doc's Place Carnegie Museum Lets Make

Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa

2009-02-05T17:04:00.001-08:00

The Experience
A frequent favorite among repeat travelers to Dubai, Le Royal Méridien is one of the Emirates' classic resorts, offering excellent service and accommodation for any type of visit. Located on a private, quiet stretch of the famous Jumeirah Beach—and convenient to the Marina, the Emirates Golf Course, the massive Mall of the Emirates and Dubai's bustling Internet and Media City mini-downtowns—Le Royal Méridien is a five-star Swiss army knife that's a top choice, whether you're visiting for business, pleasure or simple relaxation.
The Rooms
The hotel's gently curving architecture turns the balcony of every unit to overlook both the pool and the sea; club rooms add a complimentary breakfast and cocktail lounge. You'll find excellent deep baths, walk-in showers and spotless contemporary decor. Most repeat visitors (and there are many) prefer the Tower, a luxurious addition with panoramic views and complimentary wine to enhance its enjoyment.
The Service
Butlers and room service are available 24/7, and the ratio of staff to units is two-to-one. The three-story Caracalla spa offers a gamut of workups and rubdowns, plus saunas, Jacuzzis and five Hammam pools. In addition to the well-equipped gym overlooking the pool, you'll find four tennis courts with floodlights for night play (essential, given the climate), a full range of water activities from windsurfing to aqua-biking to deep-sea fishing and all of Dubai's world-class golf courses between five and 20 minutes away. When you're hungry after all that, 14 restaurants and bars offer everything from Angus steaks to casual pizza to Indonesian satay.
The Highlights
You'll probably spend much of your visit in the beautifully landscaped area between the hotel and the sea, where the three temperature-controlled pools give way to large open spaces for informal ball sports and small shady corners for curling up quietly with a book and a companion. Just a bit further on, the soft sands of the beach and the smell of sea air from the Gulf await—although the scent of dinner in the hotel may waft in from the other direction, confusing the issue. With Le Royal Méridien's excellent service, choosing your pleasure should be the most difficult part of the trip.

CARPE DIEM

2009-02-05T17:03:00.001-08:00

We would be happy to welcome you to our 17th century Locanda .

The building has been completely restored in 2003 and is situated in one the most prestigious and central positions in Venice.Right near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Church of the 'Salute' which overlooks the basin facing St. Mark's Square.

Since ever it is the most celebrated square, witness of romantic promenades and model, immortalised by many famous painters and film directors.

In 5 minutes you can reach the waterbus stops but if you wish to reach St. Mark's Square in a striking manner you can take a gondola and cross the Canal Grande.
We are a few minutes by foot from St. Mark's Square, from Rialto Bridge , the railway station Santa Lucia , the car terminal of Piazzale Roma and the cruise ship passengers Venezia Terminal Passeggeri.

Hotel services include:
Continental breakfasts with venetian specialities
Small sized pets are welcome
Boat landing (which means you can easily reach/ leave the Locanda by taxi)
Safe deposits
Satellite TV
Cradle
Internet point at the reception

fabulous-homes.

2009-02-05T17:01:00.000-08:00

The home has wonderful vistas over the Bay Course and towards the neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai. 3630 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, Ocean and golf course views Pool and Jacuzzi tub. Two guest bedrooms feature king size beds, one with twin beds that can be pushed together to form a king bed. The great room and large outdoor lanai offer a perfect location for entertaining or just relaxing. Or enjoy the lap pool and spacious lanai for outdoor dining.The spacious residence is located in the prestigious gated community of Pineapple Hill. This comfortable, open air layout provides a welcoming feeling with its tropical décor. NoteThis property is located directly on the 11th hole of the Kapalua Bay Golf Course. Despite the fact that there are stone stairs that lead onto the golf course, clients are not permitted to walk to course.
Bedroom / Bathroom DescriptionBedroom 1: Sleeps 2 – King Bed, Ensuite with Jacuzzi/spa tub, hairdryer, TV (32”), Ceiling Fan, Air-Conditioning, SafeBedroom 2: Sleeps 2 – King Bed, Ensuite with Shower and Tub, hairdryer, TV (20”), Ceiling Fan, Air-ConditioningBedroom 3: Sleeps: 2 – Two Twin Beds (can be combined for a King), Ensuite with Shower, hairdryer, TV (13”), Ceiling Fan, Air-Conditioning
Features & Amenities
Fully equipped Kitchen – Dishwasher, trash compactor, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender
Free Internet – Cable
Full office off of Kitchen – PC, Fax machine and printer
Washer/Dryer
TV – VCR – DVD - CD Outdoor Features
Dark tiled Pool – Length 42 ft, depth 3.5-5 ft - Not heated (temp. between 78 and 85 degrees depending on season – open all season
Jacuzzi – Heated
BBQ
Outdoor furniture/dining
Beach Chairs and towels available Staff & Services Included
Housekeeper: Mid week clean and out clean included in rates
Gated community – 24/7 security Villa Policies
Maximum 6 guests
Children Welcome – maximum 3 children
No smoking within the Villa
Wheel Chair Accessible
No pets allowed
The propery does not accept weddingsGetting There“Transfers are available/Rental car recommended”
Kahului Airport 60 min. driveLocation
Tennis: Pineapple Hill 5 min. walk
Golf: Kapalua Bay and Plantation Course 1 min. walk
Nearest Beaches: Oneloa and Kapalua Bay 5 min. drive
Town: Lahaina 10 min. drive
Restaurants: Lahaina (10 min. drive), Vino Italian 2 min. drive
Grocery Store: Napili market 3 min. drive
Hospital: Maui Memorial 60 min drive

K+K Hotel Cayré

2009-02-05T17:00:00.000-08:00

The recently
renovated hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the cultural district of
Saint Germain des Prés, facing the Rue du Bac Metro station, close to
prestigious business centres, a few minutes away from the Latin Quarter. The
hotel offers an ideal place to stay for business travellers and leisure
travellers in search of a true home-away-from-home with a contemporary
design.

It features tastefully furnished rooms, a cosy and elegant lobby
and a fitness centre, dedicated to you well-being and your relaxation. Thanks to
the nearby Metro, you will reach directly and quickly the Exhibition Centre of
Porte de Versailles, Concorde, Madeleine and Montmartre.

Moreover, you
will enjoy many modern comforts.
Rooms: 125
Hotel Chain: K+K Hotels

HOTEL FACILITIES
General : Parking, Pets
Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms,
Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out,
Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly,
Airconditioning
Activities : Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage
Services : Room Service, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child
Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services,
Currency Exchange, Car Rental, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi
Internet Access Included
Internet: Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and is
free of charge.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of
charge.
Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby and
costs EUR 32.00 per day.
Food & beverage
A generous buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast
room from 06:30 to 11:00 (weekdays), and from 6:30 to 12:00 (weekends).

The Bistro-Bar is open daily between 12:00 and 00:00.

Room
Service is available between 12:00 and 22:00 each day.
Area information
Saint Germain des Prés is an area of the 6th
arrondissement of Paris, located around the church of the former Abbey of
Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Home to a number of famous cafés, such as Les Deux
Magots and Café de Flore, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area was the center of the
existentialist movement (associated with Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de
Beauvoir).

The Musée d'Orsay, situated on the left bank of the Seine, is
housed in the former railway station, the Gare d'Orsay. It holds mainly French
art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and
photography, and is probably best known for its extensive collection of
Impressionist masterpieces by popular painters such as Monet and
Renoir.

The Musée Rodin contains most of Rodin's significant creations,
including The Thinker and The Kiss. Many of his sculptures are displayed in the
museum's extensive garden. The museum has also a room dedicated to works of
Camille Claudel.
Hotel Policies
Check In: 14:00 hours
Check Out: 12:00 hours
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled or modified up to 1 day before the date of
arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled or modified later or in case of
no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
One child under 5 years
stays free of charge when using existing bedding.
One child under 2 years
stays free of charge in a baby cot.
One older child or adult is charged EUR
55.00 per night and person in an extra bed.
Maximum capacity of extra
beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is
included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is not included and costs EUR 25.00 per
person.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted credit cards: The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit
cards prior to arrival.

American Express
Visa
Euro/Mastercard
Diners Club
JCB

General :	Parking, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Airconditioning
Activities :	Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage
Services :	Room Service, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Car Rental, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
Internet:	Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking:	Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 32.00 per day.

Check In:	14:00 hours
Check Out:	12:00 hours
Cancellation Policy:	If cancelled or modified up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled or modified later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy:	All children are welcome. One child under 5 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding. One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot. One older child or adult is charged EUR 55.00 per night and person in an extra bed. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy:	No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes:	VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
Meal Plan:	Buffet breakfast is not included and costs EUR 25.00 per person.
Pets:	Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted credit cards:	The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival. American Express Visa Euro/Mastercard Diners Club JCB

PEI-Genesis Offers -Industry Connectors with 48-hour Assembly Service (Formerly Litton Connectors)

2009-02-05T16:59:00.001-08:00

PEI-Genesis Offers ITT VEAM Rail-Industry Connectors with 48-hour Assembly
Service (Formerly Litton Connectors)
VEAM connectors (formerly Litton-Veam) assembled in 48
hours.
PEI-Genesis is the world largest distributor of ITT’s VEAM
CIR and VEAM FR CIR (fire retardant) connector series of multipin circular
connectors. Now engineers and buyers in the rail sector obtain the exact
connector for their requirement in the shortest possible time and without the
burden of minimum order quantities; PEI-Genesis will happily build just one
connector if that is all you need
VEAM CIR Series Connectors
The basic design
parameters of the VEAM CIR series were derived from the MIL-C-5015 military
specification and enhanced by the addition of a positive-lock/quick-disconnect
bayonet coupling mechanism. High shock and vibration resistance is achieved
without the need for lock wires, and the connectors are rated for a minimum of
2000 couplings. VEAM CIR connectors are available in an enormous range of
styles, shell sizes and contact arrangements and can be supplied in a wide
variety of materials and finishes to suit the demands of each particular
application. It’s also intermateable with VG95234.
Add-ons for Veam Cir Connectors
ITT Cannon’s VEAM CIR connectors can also be specified with
various inserts to meet low-smoke/zero-halogen requirements and provide superior
resistance to fuel oils, solvents and elevated temperatures. For more details,
call PEI-Genesis and talk to one of our applications engineers.
To check our inventory, input a part number in the bar above.

CDM ELECTRONİCKS

2009-02-05T16:58:00.001-08:00

CDM Electronics is a certified small business, CCR# 42827, founded in 1993,
CDM Electronics' mission is to provide our customers with exceptional
interconnect products and value added services that meet or exceed our
customers' expectations. We welcome the chance to design a creative solution to
the most challenging issues.Our ProductsCDM Electronics is a NEDA Authorized
Supplier for electronic connectors, coaxial cables and other interconnect
products. This assures you that you are receiving factory new and approved
products. With today's ever changing business climate, particularly in light of
RoHS initiatives which transpired
in July 2006, it is imperative that your applications perform to specification
and in compliance with environmental and other government regulations. For those
applications not requiring RoHS compliance, there are still several performance
and reliability factors that are compromised when superior products are not
deployed. Choose CDM for all of your interconnect sourcing requirements and you
are guaranteed excellent products with on time deliveries.Our ServicesIn 1999,
CDM management recognized that customers wanted access to thousands of parts in
stock ready for same day shipment. But this only represented half of our
customers' needs. Sowe embarked upon a program to expand our offering into the
arena of cable assembly and value added programs. Since that time, CDM has
experienced explosive growth and now provides a host of value added services,
from "womb to tomb". We provide quick turn engineering and cable assembly
services for prime contractors, as well as 2nd and 3rd tier providers. Our
satisfied customer list includes Northrop Grumman, BAE, General Dynamics, and
all branches of the United States military: Army, Navy, Air Force and
Marines.CDM credits our great staff, especially our brilliant engineering team,
with our enormous success in this area.Proactive Cost Reduction Program™Process
improvement and cost-saving solutions are as important to us as they are to you.
Our "Proactive Cost Reduction Program" is a trademarked initiative created by
CDM Electronics to constantly create cost-saving solutions for our customers.Our
PeopleFrom Reception to Shipping, CDM Electronics is proud to have the most
loyal & dedicated employees. But it takes more than just our own employees
to make our company great. We rely heavily on the expertise of several of our
providers, especially our web designers:

Recover, Repair, Recycle

2009-02-05T16:57:00.000-08:00

Benefit from Huntron's 30 years of providing quality Diagnostic Tools for PCA Recovery
With today's val
id concerns for protection of our environment, the recovery, repair and recycling of printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) is a positive move towards sustainable environmental-friendly practices.
Huntron has been helping businesses troubleshoot and repair printed circuit assemblies for over 30 years. Repairing rather than discarding failed PCAs keeps the potentially harmful chemical components such as lead out of our world's landfills and disposal sites.
Below is a list of Huntron products to help you recover, repair and recycle PCAs:
• Huntron Tracker 2800
• Huntron Tracker Model 30
• Huntron TrackerPXI
• NFSA RF Prober
New Version of Huntron Workstation Available!
A new version of Huntron Workstation is now available for download. Go to the Workstation Support web page to download version 4.1.3273! Update December 22, 2008.
New Automated Near Field Signature Analysis
Combining the Huntron Access Robotic Probing Station, Huntron Workstation Software and the new Test Evolution (TEV) Non-Contact RF Near Field Probe with local synthetic measurement technology sets the standard for Near Field Signature Analysis (NFSA).
Placing the sensor, receiver and signal processing in one compact RF Probe assembly allows the sensing of EM fields emanating from RF circuitry. A specific position in a Near Field is defined as a Virtual Test Point™ (VTP) where a NFSA measurement is made. Identical circuits emanate nearly identical fields at the VTP. The combination of Huntron Prober and TEV RF Probe allows accurate positioning and measurement of VTPs. This provides the repeatability to measure VTP's from 200MHZ to 3GHZ on RF assemblies.
When used for test, an engineer examines the UUT schematic with an eye toward following the RF signal path. Using Huntron Workstation Software, points along that path are selected for Virtual Test Points (VTP). A set of known good boards are then scanned making and saving Near Field signatures at the VTP's. Unknown UUT's are scanned with the same VTP's against the saved signatures. Any deviation against stored signatures indicates areas of concern.
Near Field Signature Analysis (NFSA) is close proximity sensing of EM fields emanating from RF circuitry. Near Fields are close to active circuits with the strength dependent on power and circuit design. AC circuits radiate a unique frequency and magnitude “signature” being a function of frequency of operation, magnitude, distance to the test probe and geometric location of the probe.
The RF NFSA Prober will be available from Huntron to USA customers only in early 2009. Contact Huntron for more details on Near Field Signature Analysis.
Download the latest NFSA RF Prober brochure now!
Huntron Access USB Probers
The NEW Huntron Access USB Probers are the latest versions of the popular robotic probers used to automate testing of complex printed circuit boards. The Access USB Probers come in two sizes - the Access USB Prober can handle PCBs up to 19.4” by 14” and the larger Access 2 USB Prober can hold PCBs up to 22” by 23” in size. The new Probers come with a USB Probe Tip camera to monitor the probe placement as the test progresses. Both Probers uses linear encoders for incredible 20 micron accuracy. The new Access USB Probers can also be ordered with the Tracker Model 30 embedded inside the chassis for a space saving, all-in-one platform.
Download the latest Diagnostic Systems brochure now!
Huntron's flexible, automated diagnostic solutions help people solve circuit card problems.
Huntron was founded in 1976 with the introduction of the Huntron Tracker®, the pioneering troubleshooting tool that uses power-off signature analysis to identify component failures on printed circuit boards.
Today, Huntron's reputation in providing automated power-off diagnostics results in instrumentation and software for test, inspection and repair of electronic printed circuit assemblies.
As density and complexity increase, printed circuit assemblies become tougher to probe and test. Huntrom complements conventional test equipment with access and test tools that catch the elusive problems other test methods often miss. The keys are physical and virtual access, which translates into meaningful results such as shorther design cycles, improved production yield and lower warranty costs. When you need to test, diagnose or troubleshoot complex circuit boards, Huntron lets you access, explore and discover more.
Contact us for more information on how we can help solve your test and troubleshooting needs

High Flow Range Mass Coriolis

2009-02-05T16:56:00.002-08:00

Ideal for the measurement of flow, density and temperature of liquids and slurries, such as aggressive or contaminated, sanitary or particle-filled fluids.

Features:
Flow ranges from 60 to
60K Kg/Hr (2.2 to 1650 lb/min)
Accuracy up to 0.25% of reading
Materials: flow tubes -
316 L, splitter flanges -
316 Ti, housing - cast iron
Process temperature
-40°F to 356°F
Ambient temperature
-40°F to 140°F
Wide flow ranges
ACCURATE AND RELIABLE
This meter has the ability to
maintain high accuracy,
despite changing viscosity conditions, with accuracy of +0.25% of reading.
EASY CLEANING
The ACM series has smooth stainless steel tubes and no moving parts, and is therefore very easy to flush and clean.
MULTI-TASKING
The ACM series of mass coriolis flow meters measure flow, density and temperature.
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
Because of the meter's 316 stainless steel flow tubes, the ACM series can measure a wide range of materials.
VARIETY OF ELECTRONICS
Electronics available for the ACM series include a local, hazardous rated display and a remote, panel-mount digital display.

Huntron Scanners

2009-02-05T16:56:00.001-08:00

Add Scanning Capabilites to Your Huntron Tracker Model 30 System
Adding a Huntron® Scanner to your Tracker Model 30 system lets you access components using standard DIP clips and cables, custom cables to PCB connectors or interface to a bed-of-nails.You can compare one component with another in real-time (64 pins max.) or use your PC to automate testing and scan up to 128 pins.Huntron Scanners can be used with a Huntron Access Prober to provide Common line connections while the Prober is probing a PCB. This method gives you up to 128 selectable Commons to use. For example, you can connect the Scanner to a connector on a PCB mounted in the Prober using a common ribbon style cable. While the Prober is probing, any one of the lines on the connected ribbon cable can be selected as the Common reference. This would provide you true point-to-point testing capabilities.Note: The ProTrack Scanner will be replaced by the Scanner II and/or the Scanner 31S effective 1/1/2008. This applies to commercial sales only.Scanner II and Scaner 31S users may want to consider these Optional Accessories to enhance their test capabilities.
Highlights:
The Scanner II and Scanner 31S accessories add scanning capability to the Tracker Model 30
All Scanners have a minimum 64 pin capability
The Scanner II can scan up to 128 pins when the A and B channels are combined
The Scanner 31S use standard IDC style connectors
The Scanner II uses the common SCSI-2 (68 pin) style connectors
Up to 8 Scanner IIs can be “daisy-chained” to increase the available number of test pins
Selecting Accessories for your Scanner IIThe Scanner II accessories for interfacing to your printed circuit board come "ala carte". This means that you select the accessories you want included with your Scanner. Choose from SMT or through-hole style DIP clip and cable kits (Scanner Adapter required with Scanner II) or a mutli-pin breakout cable. Details on these
Huntron Scanners
Add Scanning Capabilites to Your Huntron Tracker Model 30 System
Adding a Huntron® Scanner to your Tracker Model 30 system lets you access components using standard DIP clips and cables, custom cables to PCB connectors or interface to a bed-of-nails.You can compare one component with another in real-time (64 pins max.) or use your PC to automate testing and scan up to 128 pins.Huntron Scanners can be used with a Huntron Access Prober to provide Common line connections while the Prober is probing a PCB. This method gives you up to 128 selectable Commons to use. For example, you can connect the Scanner to a connector on a PCB mounted in the Prober using a common ribbon style cable. While the Prober is probing, any one of the lines on the connected ribbon cable can be selected as the Common reference. This would provide you true point-to-point testing capabilities.Note: The ProTrack Scanner will be replaced by the Scanner II and/or the Scanner 31S effective 1/1/2008. This applies to commercial sales only.Scanner II and Scaner 31S users may want to consider these Optional Accessories to enhance their test capabilities.
Highlights:
The Scanner II and Scanner 31S accessories add scanning capability to the Tracker Model 30
All Scanners have a minimum 64 pin capability
The Scanner II can scan up to 128 pins when the A and B channels are combined
The Scanner 31S use standard IDC style connectors
The Scanner II uses the common SCSI-2 (68 pin) style connectors
Up to 8 Scanner IIs can be “daisy-chained” to increase the available number of test pins
Selecting Accessories for your Scanner IIThe Scanner II accessories for interfacing to your printed circuit board come "ala carte". This means that you select the accessories you want included with your Scanner. Choose from SMT or through-hole style DIP clip and cable kits (Scanner Adapter required with Scanner II) or a mutli-pin breakout cable. Details on these accessories are provided on this page.
accessories are provided on this page.

Control Devices and Relays

2009-02-05T16:53:00.001-08:00

What is innovative about KOBUS? In contrast to conventional systems (such as current loop 4 - 20 mA), only a single 2-pole cable is laid, to which up to 240 sensors can be attached. In order to get the same effect with 4 - 20 mA, 240 cables would have to be laid. Obviously, the KOBUS system has a giant advantage just in wiring alone. In addition, it is advantageous that the sensor modules (initially for temperature, moisture, voltage, and current) developed by us are priced comparably to the 4 - 20 mA transducers, which means that there are also no additional expenses - as with other expensive bus systems - for the user.

Data protection on the KOBOLD website
Wewould like to inform you of which information we gather, how we useyour data and how we handle it. We consider the protection of this personal data to be very important.
We gather personal data from ourcontact form for ordering catalogues. We only use the data you providein handling your catalogue order, answering queries and processing orders. We of course also use this data for updating our address list.
Withthe exception of other KOBOLD enterprises, we will neither sell thisdata to third parties nor market it in any other way. We thus only useyour data for direct co-operation purposes and to notify you of our new products and solutions.
If you have any questions about this topicyou can also use our contact form at Order Catalogue. We will then contact you straight away.
As we further develop our pages and theInternet we will of course also continue to update this information,and publish any changes. You can therefore keep yourself regularlyupdated on our Data Protection page.
Yours sincerely
KOBOLD Messring GmbH

Control Devices and Relays

2009-02-05T16:53:00.000-08:00

What is innovative about KOBUS? In contrast to conventional systems (such as current loop 4 - 20 mA), only a single 2-pole cable is laid, to which up to 240 sensors can be attached. In order to get the same effect with 4 - 20 mA, 240 cables would have to be laid. Obviously, the KOBUS system has a giant advantage just in wiring alone. In addition, it is advantageous that the sensor modules (initially for temperature, moisture, voltage, and current) developed by us are priced comparably to the 4 - 20 mA transducers, which means that there are also no additional expenses - as with other expensive bus systems - for the user.

Data protection on the KOBOLD website
Wewould like to inform you of which information we gather, how we useyour data and how we handle it. We consider the protection of this personal data to be very important.
We gather personal data from ourcontact form for ordering catalogues. We only use the data you providein handling your catalogue order, answering queries and processing orders. We of course also use this data for updating our address list.
Withthe exception of other KOBOLD enterprises, we will neither sell thisdata to third parties nor market it in any other way. We thus only useyour data for direct co-operation purposes and to notify you of our new products and solutions.
If you have any questions about this topicyou can also use our contact form at Order Catalogue. We will then contact you straight away.
As we further develop our pages and theInternet we will of course also continue to update this information,and publish any changes. You can therefore keep yourself regularlyupdated on our Data Protection page.
Yours sincerely
KOBOLD Messring GmbH

Professional and Reliable

2009-02-05T16:52:00.000-08:00

Caspar Weinberger and Klaus Kobold on the occasion of the TV
programm World-Business-Review, April 1999

KOBOLDMessring GmbH, one of the leading international
instrumentationengineering enterprises, was founded in 1980 by Dipl.-Ing. Klaus
J.Kobold. His excellent engineering knowledge led to the enterprise
soonestablishing itself in the market place due it patentable technology,high
quality products and superior service. The "KOBOLD" brand namesoon became
synonymous with quality and technological advance. In thefollowing years,
independent KOBOLD companies were established in numerous countries worldwide.

Theinternational group of companies is led by its president
and soleproprietor Klaus J. Kobold. The company's purpose is to
develop,manufacture and sell instruments for monitoring, measuring andregulating
the physical quantities of flow through, pressure, level and temperature.

Thedevices are used in virtually all sectors of industry. The
variety ofmeasurement methods available, and the rapid adaptation to
technicaladvances, are what ensure that the high
application-specificrequirements set in the various branches of industry are met
in full.The strong growth of the company is based on the ongoing widening ofthe
range offered and is due to the acceptance of the company and its products in
the world market place.
Research and Development

Ourdevelopment team solves even the most difficult measurement
problems.Our experienced engineers from the most varied specialist areas
usuallyfind an appropriate solution quickly. We often develop products
inco-operation with our customers and thus meet the market needsdirectly.
Our technical and engineering groups undertake developments
for field applications in KOBOLD laboratories and factory.
The technical knowledge, together with modern design and
development methods are available in our laboratories and factory.
Constant contact with users and the requirements that our
customers place on our products provide the basis for our success.
KOBOLD engineers develop and test in our own Laboratories and
test facilities what is necessary and reliable for practical use.

Nothing is left to chance. Every detail is the logical
consequence of achievement and use.

KOBOLD Messring-Patents
Ofthat we are justifiably proud. The years of experience and
thespecialist competence of our technicians, engineers and staff cannot be
better demonstrated than through our patents.

Through the years we have
gathered a respectable collection of patents.
These achievements are further proof to our customers that
KOBOLD is an innovative partner.
For us every new job is a new challenge.
Take us at our word and present your requirements to us.
Production and Quality Control

Plant Hofheim am Taunus - Germany
Our production plants in Germany and the United States of
America produce quality products you need. Optimised production pursuant to
recognised quality principles provides products that are

economical, highly reliable and have a long life.

''alıntı''

ASC completes "Worlds Largest Autoclave"

2009-02-05T16:51:00.000-08:00

Statistics

Inside working diameter: 30ft. (9.26M)
Ouside diameter: 32ft. (9.88M)
Inside working length: 76 ft. (23.5M)
Overall length: 112 ft. (34.5M)
Vessel volume: 82,000 cu.ft.
Max temperature: 450F
Max pressure: 150 psig
Heating system: 40 million BTU/hr
Control system: CPC Level III
Weight: over 1,000,000 lbs.
Man-hours to construct: 65,000+

Click for larger image

Interior view

Image shows length and rear-mounted cooling coil/radiator which stands 20ft (6.2M) tall.

Click for larger image

KYC compliance

2009-02-05T16:50:00.000-08:00

Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance regulation has proved to be
one of the biggest operational challenges banks, accountants, lawyers and
similar financial service providers worldwide have had to
overcome.

World-Check, the industry standard KYC compliance solution,
provides an overview of KYC compliance and its origins, and outlines the
compliance mandate as applicable to banks, accounting firms, lawyers and other
regulated financial service providers – not just in the UK, Europe and the USA,
but all around the world. Relied upon by more than 3,000 institutions worldwide,
this KYC database solution provides effective legal and reputational risk
reduction.

Why “Know Your Customer?”

The 9/11 terrorist
attacks on the World Trade Centre revealed that there were sinister forces at
work around the world, and that terrorists activities were being funded with
laundered money, the proceeds of illicit activities such as narcotics and human
trafficking, fraud and organised crime. Overnight, the combating of terrorist
financing became a priority on the international agenda.

For the
financial services provider of the 21st century, “knowing your customers” was no
longer a suggested course of action. Based on the requirements of legislative
landmarks such as the USA PATRIOT Act 2002, modern Know Your Customer (KYC)
compliance mandates were created to simultaneously combat money laundering and
the funding of terrorist activities.

What is Know Your Customer
(KYC)?

Know Your Customer, or KYC, refers to the regulatory
compliance mandate imposed on financial service providers to implement a
Customer Identification Programme and perform due diligence checks before doing
business with a person or entity.

KYC fulfils a risk mitigation function,
and one its key requirements is checking that a prospective customer is not
listed on any government lists for wanted money launders, known fraudsters or
terrorists.

If preliminary KYC checks reveal that the person is a
Politically Exposed Person (PEP), for example, Advanced Due Diligence must be
done in order to ensure that the person’s source of wealth is transparent, and
that he or she does not pose a reputational or financial risk in terms of their
finances, public positions or associations. Beyond customer identification
checks, the ongoing monitoring of transfers and financial transactions against a
range of risk variables forms an integral part of the KYC compliance
mandate.

But to understand the importance of KYC compliance for financial
service providers better, its origins need to be examined.

Origins of
Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance

The arrival of the new millennium
was marred by a spate of terrorist attacks and corporate scandals that unmasked
the darker features of globalisation. These events highlighted the role of money
laundering in cross-border crime and terrorism, and underlined the need to clamp
down on the exploitation of financial systems worldwide.

Know Your
Customer (KYC) legislation was principally not absent prior to 9/11. Regulated
financial service providers for a long time have been required to conduct due
diligence and customer identification checks in order to mitigate their own
operation risks, and to ensure a consistent and acceptable level of
service.

In essence, the USA PATRIOT Act was not so much a radical
departure from prior legislation as it was a firmer and more extensive
articulation of existing laws. The Act would lead to the more rigorous
regulation of a greater range of financial services providers, and expanded the
authority of American law enforcement agencies in the fighting of terrorism,
both in the USA and abroad.

In October 2001, President George W. Bush
signed off the USA PATRIOT Act, effectively providing federal regulators with a
new range of tools and powers for fighting terror financing and money
laundering. During July 2002, the US Treasury proceeded to introduce Section 326
of the PATRIOT Act, a clause that removed some key burdens for regulators and
added significant enforcement muscle to the Act.

What 9/11 changed, in
essence, was the extent to which existing legislation was being implemented.
Using the provisions of the earlier anti-terrorism USA Act as a foundation, it
included the Financial Anti-Terrorism Act, which allowed for federal
jurisdiction over foreign money launders and money laundered through foreign
banks. Significantly, it is this anti-terror law that would make the creation of
an Anti Money Laundering (AML) programme compulsory for all financial
institutions and service providers.

Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act
dealt specifically with the identification of new customers (“CIP regulation”),
and made extensive provisions in terms of KYC and the methods employed to verify
client identities.

In accordance with this piece of updated KYC
legislation, federal regulators would hold financial institutions accountable
for the effectiveness of their initial customer identification and ongoing KYC
screening. Institutions are required to keep detailed records of the steps that
were taken to verify prospective clients’ identities.

Although current
KYC legislation does not yet demand the exclusion of specific types of
foreign-issued identification, it recommends the usage of machine-verifiable
identity documents. The ability to notify financial institutions if concerns
regarding specific types of identification were to arise, combined with a
risk-based approach to KYC, proved to provide a robust mechanism for addressing
security concerns.

Effectively, the risk-based approach to customer due
diligence grants regulated institutions a certain degree of flexibility to
determine the forms of identification they will accept, and under which
conditions.

KYC compliance: Implications for banks, lawyers and
accounting firms

The KYC compliance mandate, for all its positive
outcomes, has burdened companies and organisations with a substantial
administrative obligation. Additionally, KYC compliance increasingly entails the
creation of auditable proof of due diligence activities, in addition to the need
for customer identification.

Super Series™Vacuum Furnace SystemIt’s

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super-precise and super-fast. The
T-M Vacuum Super Series vacuum furnace system is the high-
vacuum,high-temperature technically advanced vacuum furnace to satisfy all your
heat-treating needs.Within its all- stainless steel chamber is a two cubic foot
work zone capable of holding up to 200 pounds of material for tempering,
austenitizing, hardening, stress relieving, brazing, sintering, bonding,
annealing, and many other custom vacuum processes.With the standard three-zone
heat control package and electro-pneumatically operated Heat Pack door shield
assembly, a precision heating environment is created for perfect temperature
uniformity.The specially designed Hot Zone-to-chamber ratio enables the
high-speed pumping system to reach high vacuum quicker,maximizing your
productivity and quality with a cleaner work zone. With its inert gas on board
Quick Cool System, the metallurgical gas quench increases your cycle times by
rapidly cooling the chamber and increasing your product output.The Super Series
HMI software system can be configured with our controlled cooling,allows the
user to precisely control the cooling environment.The Super Series vacuum
furnace system can also be configured to accept multiple process gases. Once you
have determined your specific process parameters,the computerized control system
takes over to completely automate the process and archive all system data. An
operator needs only to load and unload the chamber and press the start
button.The Super Series vacuum furnace system is a completely contained unit
with no exposed wires, cables or pumps.This saves you valuable factory floor
space, and keeps your unit clean and easy to maintain. System installation is as
simple as connecting the unit to electric service and attaching gas,water and
air lines. The Hot Zone is fully removable for service.If the Super Series work
zone is not large enough for your application, please ask about our PACER Series
Vacuum Furnace System.Temperature Capabilities and Controllability 10 series
1000°C (1832°F)13 series 1315°C (2400°F)14.5 series 1415°C (2650°F)16.5 series
1650°C (3000°F)20 series 2000°C (3632°F)
+/- 1 degree controllability
<
+/- 2°C temperature uniformity*
SCR Power Supply regulation
3-zone heat
control with independent PID loop control
Vacuum Pumping System
Standard
pump down time*To 0.1 Torr 7 minutes10-5 Torr Scale 15 minutes
High-Vacuum
Valve: T-M 6" Right Angle Poppet Valve
6" diffusion pump – net pumping
speed:2,400 l/s
42.2 cfm mechanical roughing & backing pump
3.8 cfm
mechanical hold pump
Available:
Upgraded pumping systems – Mechanical,
dry, diffusion, cryogenic, and turbo-molecular
Molecular Sieve or
Mechanically refrigerated, optically-dense, cold trap in roughing line or liquid
nitrogen cryo-trap in high-vacuum line (for prevention of hydrocarbon
contamination)
Inert Gas and Quick Cool System
10 HP blower – 4,200 cfm
free air displacement
Gas/water heat exchanger
18 vents directing Quick
Cool gas onto workload
Integral with furnace chamber, no externally mounted
components
Available:
Multiple-process gas capability
Controlled
Cooling
System Controls
The “E” control system: full PC, PLC, and HMI
software control package will provide superior control, system analysis, recipe
management, and data acquisition. With more than 14 user-friendly screens
displayed on its 17" LCD flat panel touch screen, this state-of-the-art system
eliminates the need for separate programmers, controllers and message
displays.
Over-temperature control
Digital vacuum display
Center of
load thermocouple standard
Emergency Stop
Available:
Multiple-survey
thermocouples
Uninterrupted power supplies (UPS)
Multiple-channel color
strip chart recorder
Operating Pressure Range
High-vacuum to 2-bar (higher
pressures available)
Working pressure at maximum temperature: high-vacuum to
1 torr (higher pressures available)
Capable of pressures between atmosphere
and 2-bar (for Quick Cool use)
6-bar available
Hot Zone
Construction
Usable work zone 12" W x 12" H x 24" D
Usable work zone
volume of 2 cubic feet
Work load capacity 200 lbs
Round,
horizontally-mounted Hot Zone comprised of six (6) high temp/lowresistance
molybdenum 2" band heater elements
Heat shielding is composed of molybdenum
layers backed by stainless steel layersin stainless steel containment and an
electro-pneumatically operated Heat Pack door shield assembly
Complete Hot
Zone is easily removable as a unit for fast maintenance and less down
time
Molybdenum hearth assembly is 12" W x 24"D
Available:
Graphite and
tungsten heating elements
Graphite insulation in stainless steel
containment
Chamber
All-stainless steel construction including head-end
closure and water jacketing
Dual-wall chamber configuration designed to allow
complete water-to-surface contact
Stainless steel dual-wall, water-cooled
door
Water cooling for power feed-thru is external to vacuum chamber,
eliminating thepossibility of water leaking into the chamber
Six clamp over
center pneumatic clamp/locking door
Working pressure: Full vacuum to 2-bar
(6-bar available)Safety FeaturesAll T-M Vacuum Products, Inc. products are
equipped with standard safety features toensure safe operation.Please consult
T-M Vacuum Products, Inc. at (856) 829-2000 for availability and pricing of
these or any other option requirements.*All times and pressures are for clean,
dry, empty, out-gassed furnace, starting from ambient pressure and temperature,
and may vary. Times and pressures subject to pump size and maximum
temperature.

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Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V., established in 1981, offers the most extensive product range of thermal mass flow meters and controllers on the market. Numerous styles of both standard and bespoke instruments can be offered for applications in laboratory, industrial and hazardous areas.
The full scale measuring range (with 50:1 turn-down) for these instruments can be selected between 0-1 ml_n/min and 0-10000 m³_n/h for gases and 0-30 mg/h up to 0-20 kg/h for liquids. Furthermore Bronkhorst High-Tech offers pressure transducers and controllers with a minimum range of 0-100 mbar and a maximum range of 0-400 bar. Bronkhorst's Coriolis Mass Flow Meters/Controllers for gases and liquids have a measurement capability between 20 g/h and 600 kg/h. The most recent development is a series of ultra-compact, chip-sensor based instruments for gas flow and pressure measurement and control.
Global marketing and support
Bronkhorst High-Tech is a truly world-wide organisation with its Headquarters being located in the town of Ruurlo in The Netherlands. With a total (worldwide) head-count now exceeding 330 employees, it is impressive that 45 of these are involved with R&D, 120 in manufacture and 40 involved with after-sales service and customer care. In actual fact, the Customer Service Department offers
"round-the-clock" support, seven days a week, to customers in every corner of the world.

Bronkhorst High-Tech Headquarters, Ruurlo, The Netherlands.
In 2006, when this picture was taken for the celebration of Bronkhorst's
25th anniversary, 200 people were employed at this location. The total
head-count including subsidiary offices now exceeds 330 employees.

In addition to the sales office in Veenendaal of The Netherlands there are subsidiary offices in Great Britain, France, Switzerland, northern Germany, the USA and China, whereby local expertise and service is offered. Bronkhorst High-Tech has also built up an extensive complementary network of distributors and service stations across the rest of Europe and, indeed, yet further representation in such countries as Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Israel, India, South Africa, Brazil and Korea.
Quality
Customer satisfaction, innovation and quality of product and service have been the cornerstones of Bronkhorst High-Tech's success. In 1987 the company obtained the Koning Willem I Award for a young successful enterprise and in 1992 the company was accredited to ISO 9001 with ISO 14001 (International Standard for environmental management) following three years later. In January 2004 this ongoing commitment was rewarded by accreditation to the most recent Quality Management System, ISO 9001:2000.

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Process-related facility systems
Process-related facility systems often call for customized system solutions since different products need different conditions of manufacture and storage. That's why caverion provides not only standard system solutions but also custom-made ones, because the most suitable solution cannot be ready-made!
Whether your production or activity requires particular ambient conditions or a super-clean working environment, or it has to comply with safety or environmental regulations – we look for the best solution together with you. Benefit from our know-how

IBM to send blazing fast supercomputer to Energy Dept.

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IBM
to send blazing fast supercomputer to Energy Dept.
This story has been
edited since it was published. See below for details.
IBM plans to announce
on Tuesday that it will supply the world's fastest supercomputer to the U.S.
Department of Energy in the next few years, according to numerous reports.
Not only will the machine, called Sequoia, be the fastest supercomputer to
date, it will blow the current record-holder out of the water. IBM's Roadrunner ,
located at the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory, was
the first system to reach 1.026 petaflops (a petaflop is equal to a quadrillion
calculations per second; the "flops" stands for floating point operations per
second). But only seven months after the Roadrunner took top honors on a twice-yearly list of the world's fastest
supercomputers, IBM is announcing that its successor will outdo it by an order
of magnitude. Sequoia will be able to work at a staggering 20 petaflops, the
equivalent of the computing power of 2 million laptops according
to Reuters .
IBM says it plans to deliver the Sequoia to the Energy
Department for use at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The
supercomputer will run simulations to test the soundness of the nation's
stockpile of nuclear weaponry, according to the IDG News
Service .

Editor's note: When it was initially published, this story
cited data from another publication about Sequoia's energy usage. Several
readers doubted the validity of the data, and I have not been able to confirm
the figures. For now, that information has been removed.
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As the most global contemporary luxury brand of the
Hilton Family, Conrad Hotels & Resorts combines a proud and prestigious
heritage with a very contemporary attitude.

At its heart, Conrad is all
about offering unique experiences for discerning travellers. Individuality is
what sets Conrad Hotels apart from its competitors.

From guests to team
members to the hotels and resorts, Conrad is all about providing places where
people can truly be themselves. After all, that’s the real luxury today.

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Add Scanning Capabilites to Your Huntron Tracker Model 30 System

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Add Scanning Capabilites to Your Huntron Tracker Model 30 System

Add Scanning Capabilites to Your Huntron Tracker Model 30 System
Adding
a Huntron® Scanner to your Tracker Model 30 system lets you access components
using standard DIP clips and cables, custom cables to PCB connectors or
interface to a bed-of-nails.You can compare one component with another in
real-time (64 pins max.) or use your PC to automate testing and scan up to 128
pins.Huntron Scanners can be used with a Huntron Access Prober to provide Common
line connections while the Prober is probing a PCB. This method gives you up to
128 selectable Commons to use. For example, you can connect the Scanner to a
connector on a PCB mounted in the Prober using a common ribbon style cable.
While the Prober is probing, any one of the lines on the connected ribbon cable
can be selected as the Common reference. This would provide you true
point-to-point testing capabilities.Note: The ProTrack Scanner will be replaced
by the Scanner II and/or the Scanner 31S effective 1/1/2008. This applies to
commercial sales only.Scanner II and Scaner 31S users may want to consider these
Optional Accessories to enhance their test
capabilities.
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The Scanner II and Scanner
31S accessories add scanning capability to the Tracker Model 30
All Scanners
have a minimum 64 pin capability
The Scanner II can scan up to 128 pins when
the A and B channels are combined
The Scanner 31S use standard IDC style
connectors
The Scanner II uses the common SCSI-2 (68 pin) style connectors
Up to 8 Scanner IIs can be “daisy-chained” to increase the available number
of test pins
Selecting Accessories for your Scanner IIThe Scanner II
accessories for interfacing to your printed circuit board come "ala carte". This
means that you select the accessories you want included with your Scanner.
Choose from SMT or through-hole style DIP clip and cable kits (Scanner Adapter
required with Scanner II) or a mutli-pin breakout cable. Details on these
accessories are provided on this page

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High Flow Range Mass Coriolis

Ideal for the measurement of flow, density and temperature of liquids and slurries, such as aggressive or contaminated, sanitary or particle-filled fluids.Features:

Flow ranges from 60 to60K Kg/Hr (2.2 to 1650 lb/min)

Accuracy up to 0.25% of reading

Materials: flow tubes -316 L, splitter flanges -316 Ti, housing - cast iron

Process temperature-40°F to 356°F

Ambient temperature-40°F to 140°F

Wide flow ranges

ACCURATE AND RELIABLEThis meter has the ability tomaintain high accuracy,despite changing viscosity conditions, with accuracy of +0.25% of reading.

EASY CLEANING

The ACM series has smooth stainless steel tubes and no moving parts, and is therefore very easy to flush and clean.

MULTI-TASKINGThe ACM series of mass coriolis flow meters measure flow, density and temperature.

MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY

Because of the meter's 316 stainless steel flow tubes, the ACM series can measure a wide range of materials.

VARIETY OF ELECTRONICS

Electronics available for the ACM series include a local, hazardous rated display and a remote, panel-mount digital display.

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Ideal for the measurement of flow, density and temperature of liquids and slurries, such as aggressive or contaminated, sanitary or particle-filled fluids.

Features:

Flow ranges from 60 to
60K Kg/Hr (2.2 to 1650 lb/min)

Materials: flow tubes -
316 L, splitter flanges -
316 Ti, housing - cast iron

Process temperature
-40°F to 356°F

Ambient temperature
-40°F to 140°F

ACCURATE AND RELIABLE
This meter has the ability to
maintain high accuracy,
despite changing viscosity conditions, with accuracy of +0.25% of reading.

MULTI-TASKING
The ACM series of mass coriolis flow meters measure flow, density and temperature.