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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. 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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
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Azienda
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e per le ville di prestigio in tutta la Costa Smeralda. I 25 anni di esperienza
hanno ormai consolidato ed affermato l’ azienda a livello internazionale. Lo
staff della Socoin, ha raggiunto da tempo un altissimo grado di professionalità,
riuscendo a soddisfare appieno le numerose richieste dei propri clienti.

La società ha la fortuna di svolgere la sua attività in una delle zone
più affascinanti del mondo, fra spiagge paradisiache bagnate da un mare color
smeraldo ed inebrianti profumi mediterranei. Il Nord Est Sardegna meglio
conosciuta come Costa Smeralda, è un angolo magico di questa terra antica, dove
cultura millenaria e folklore si fondono mirabilmente con mondanità ed eleganza,
in una modernissima concezione di vacanze, grazie ai modernissimi porti
turistici, i campi da golf e le varie strutture ricettive e sportive. Oggi Porto
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sia dal lusso che dalla semplice bellezza del territorio.

La tradizione
ed il carattere di quest’isola collocano l’ospitalità al primo posto fra i
molteplici pregi naturali.

L’esperienza maturata nei 25 anni di attività
permette alla Socoin di poter offrire ai propri clienti una consulenza su misura
sia per i loro Investimenti in Costa Smeralda (acquisto e gestione di ville e
appartamenti) che per le loro vacanze con una grande offerta di dimore in
affitto ( anche settimanale per gli appartamenti ) dove è possibile godere la
lunghissima (da maggio ad ottobre), profumata, fresca estate della
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ASC process systems

ASC process systems


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 o

Autoclaves and other equipment

ASC 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 w

Control & power systems

ASC 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 manufacturing

ASC 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

Beijing Xiyuan Hotel

Beijing Xiyuan Hotel (Xiyuan fandian) is managed by the Cathay International hotel group. Strong business leadership begins with your choice of the internationally managed Xiyuan Hotel - conveniently located near Beijing's new financial district.
Location
It is in an excellent location and easily accessible. It takes only 15 minutes to drive to the downtown area and the hotel is only 36 km from the Capital Airport.
The hotel is adjacent to Beijing Zoo, Beijing Exhibition Hall, China Import and Export Negotiation Mansion and the financial district.
Rooms and Rates
Each of the 613 rooms and 94 suites offer the highest levels of comfort. Thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated, the accommodation provides a unique combination of the latest facilities and a homely ambience.
Each room is equipped with IDD telephone, in-room safe, individually controlled air-conditioning, color TV with local and satellite channels, radio, bedside control panel, refrigerator and mini-bar.

Special Room Rates

LA QUINTA INN SUITES

Whether you're traveling on business, a leisure getaway, or a family vacation, La Quinta has the right hotel accommodations for you. Take advantage of the exceptional service and wide range of popular amenities offered at La Quinta Inns & Suites nationwide. You'll find the best rates online, the widest variety of room options, the most reliable hotel info, and more on LQ.com. Thank you for considering La Quinta Inns & Suites for your hotel travel plans!
Let our Special Deals take the guesswork out of travel planning with special discounts, packages, and last minute deals available at our hotels across the nation. Whether or not you've decided on a destination, book a Special Deals offer and embark on a fun-filled travel experience catered to your interests.

international hotel londra

Location. The waterfront International Hotel is located within the modern Canary Wharf Docklands business development in London, England. This property is surrounded by more than 200 shops, restaurants and riverside bars. The hotel can be accessed via an over-river pedestrian walkway located one-and-one-half blocks from the Canary Wharf Underground Station. Hotel Features. The International Hotel's lobby reflects contemporary style and is decorated in black marble, walnut-paneled walls and glass chandeliers. Cromptons French Restaurant reflects genteel atmosphere, and specializes in gourmet French fare and vintage wines. Jenny's Carvery Restaurant is a self- service restaurant that overlooks the Old Jamaican Sugar Docks. This eatery offers carving stations and selections of fruits and salads. The Overstuffed Pizzeria Restaurant serves gourmet pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches. The Conservatory Bar features expansive quayside-view windows. A business centre offers two terminals equipped with high-speed Internet access. Function rooms accommodate up to 550 guests. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided in public areas. The limited-hour Spindles Health and Leisure Centre houses an indoor pool, sun beds, a spa tub, a sauna, a steam room and a split-level gym. Guestrooms. The International Hotel offers 442 guestrooms, many of which were refurbished in 2007. Renovated guestrooms reflect contemporary, neutral tones, textured walls and beige carpeting. Unrefurbished rooms feature bright ambience with patterned, poppy-coloured carpets, or mint-green patterned carpets paired with mint-hued fabrics. Marble-clad bathrooms contain granite vanities. Select rooms feature jetted tubs and bidets. Expert Tip. The 02 Dome is located one Underground stop away from the hotel at West Greenwich, and features headline entertainment that includes Justin Timberlake and Barbra Streisand. Renovation Notice:The hotel is scheduled to undergo renovations throughout the property beginning January 15, 2007. Affected areas include the bars, restaurants, guestrooms and fitness center. During this time, at least two restaurants will remain open and Spindles Health Club will remain open as refurbishments take place in one facility at a time. An estimated completion date for all renovations is not available at this time. These dates are subject to change.

KOBOLD Messring GmbH

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.

Plant Pittsburgh - USA
Plant Stuttgart-Sindelfingen - Germany

Manufacturing - our Strength The developments of our technical and engineering groups, as well as the fulfilment of our customers requirements and orders are undertaken in our own words. This leads to three major advantages. The close relationship between our engineering and manufacturing sections ensures the ability to react quickly to customer requirements and to rapidly incorporate product improvements. Secondly, in-house manufacturing is an economic factor which is of ultimate benefit to the customer, and finally, permits reliable control of a high level of Quality Assurance.

Manufacturing Quality - Your Guarantee Our customers have the right to receive a reliable product. Our professional pride would have it no other way. In-house production allows us to set our own high standards for quality control. Control methods ranging from statistical sampling of instruments on the production line, to individual, 100 %, testing provide you, the customer, with the highest assurance of quality.

Consultancy and Engineering Our highly qualified sales engineers advise you quickly and reliably. An extensive team of field staff will also advise you on site. Many products are available from our stores at short notice.
KOBOLD also offers, within the total product programme, a number of other products to complement it’s own manufactured range. The supply of these products is an additional service to our customers, whereby on the one hand the range is as wide as possible and on the other, KOBOLD undertakes to provide engineering and consultancy services at no cost to it’s customers.
Mass production yields the optimum economics to the benefit of the customer.

HOTEL ATİTLAN

With Brian (Nathan's Friend who had come to join us for a week) in tow we visited Lake Atitlan for a couple of days and stayed at the beautiful Hotel Atitlan just outside of Panajachel. Atitlan is definitely one of the most beautiful lakes in the world with amazing volcano views and a magical aura about it. Hotel Atitlan groundsHotel Atitlan groundsAfter sipping on wonderful margaritas for a day, we took a boat tour around the lake, first visiting the most important indigenous town of Santiago Atitlan. The highlight was probably the indigenous culture and also Maximon, a fun Mayan god who drinks lots of Alcohol and smokes like crazy.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 PsychiatricWithin 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.

TRACERCO

The performance of the distillation train in a chemical facility is key to the performance and hence profitability of the manufacturing asset. When a problem occurs our customers require a rapid, accurate, cost effective and above all safe method of determining the most likely cause and location within the tower of the problem. That is why Tracerco have developed the TRACERCO Diagnostics™ - Tower Scan technology, also known as gamma scanning, which is totally non-intrusive, quick to undertake and provides real time data to our customers. This technique is also used during the pre-shutdown periods of facilities, so that the shut-down period can be minimised, reducing lost production and costs:
Features of the TRACERCO Diagnostics™ - Tower Scan
A rapid, accurate and reliable method of characterising the extent of mechanical damage within a distillation column;.
A technique which enables the process conditions within a distillation column to be fully understood (flooding, foaming, weeping, carryover, etc.).
A totally non intrusive technique undertaken by a team of highly trained engineers.
Distillation column does not need to be prepared for study (insulation does not need to be removed, flooring does not need to be removed or altered.
Able to be carried out on a wide range of distillation columns (0.5 to 10 meter diameter, various down-comers, various tray / packing designs).
Rapid response available from Tracerco.
Benefits of the TRACERCO Diagnostics™ - Tower Scan
Production can continue whilst the study is being undertaken - Reducing Downtime.
Enables the optimisation of the maintenance of the distillation column - Reducing Time & Costs.
Eliminates the need to shut-down the column to identify damaged packing / trays - Reducing Downtime & Costs
Real time results available, so study can be customised and optimised on site - Reducing Costs & Time.
Efficiency of the process can be optimised by utilising the data gather from the study

ALİCOOM HOTEL

Alicomm Travel Company is incoming tour operator licensed by the Russian government to provide international travel services and is officially registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist with the processing of visa applications.The Company offers you variety packages of services for foreign and Russian citizens in Moscow and in other Russian cities.



Booking at the best Moscow hotels at very reasonable prices, rates discounted from street rate up to 40% off. (Details...)

Hotel booking in most all Russian cities. (Details...)

Free visa support (invitation) for clients who have booked hotel by our company.

Visa support (invitation) for foreign citizens at reasonable charges for single, double and multiple. (Details...)

Sales and free delivery of most all-leading airlines with complete itinerary assistance and arrangements of arrival pick up and departure seeing off.

VIP-executive service at Moscow airports. (Details...)

Transportation service to RW stations / Domestic airports and other local transfers 24 hour.

Organizing exciting city tours with professional guides speaking main European languages. (Details...)

Theater ticket arrangements for (Bolshoi Theater, Mayakovsky Theater, etc.), concert halls and various Moscow conservatory / reporters.

Tourist service - individual / group vacation packages tours, excursion programs, business trips, organization of seminars and conferences, etc. Special summer and winter sales

DDR-150 Rotary Positioning Stage

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:
o Wafer Inspection
o Precision Assembly
o Laser Machining




Low Profile Direct Drive Rotary Stage
Anorad'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





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

High Flow Range Mass Coriolis Flow Meter

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.

PRECİBALANCE

Dynamic Balancing Machines are made here Precibalance has got proven expertise in supplying dynamic balancing machines in many applications working in more than forty nine countries across the world.
* Balancing Machines for high speed turbocharger applications
* Balancing Machines for Electrical Motor rotors
* Balancing Machines for Fan Assembly balancing
* Balancing Machines for Print rolls
* Balancing Machines for brake drum
* Semi Automatic balancing machines
* Combination drive balancing machines
* Balancing Machines for TFO Spindle
* Balancing Machines for Turbines
* Balancing Machines for Centrifuge
* Balancing Machines for Textile rolls
* Fly Wheel balancing machines
* Pulleys balancing machines
* Pump Impellers balancing machines
* Brake drums balancing machines We also have solutıons for servicing/upgrade of old balancing machinesWe have upgraded computer based instrumantation many makes of balancing machines like schenck,IRD American Hoffman,DB Hoffman,tinius olsen,fuel ınstruments and engineers(FIE),ABI,e.t.c

Client Onboarding and KYC Compliance

The GoldTier product incorporates all of the functionality required to effectively:

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Manage the onboarding and maintenance of new and existing clients across a variety of teams including sales, relationship managers, operations, compliance, documentation, tax, credit and legal
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Integrate compliance controls into the client onboarding process
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Deliver Know Your Customer (KYC / AML), Customer Identification Profile (CIP), MiFID client classification, USA PATRIOT Act, and related client regulatory due diligence
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Create transparency to stakeholders throughout the client lifecycle.

'GoldTier is creating a standard to address both the tactical and strategic challenges arising from the processes of client onboarding.' HSBC

The solution empowers financial institutions to:

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Meet regulatory compliance demands: with automated due diligence processing and comprehensive client audit profiles on-demand
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Improve time to revenue: with the reduction in paperwork and tightening of account opening cycle times
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Control costs: with the automation of manual tasks, elimination of expensive repeat tasks, and real-time management dashboards
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Enhance the client experience: with the minimization of touch points and repeat requests to your clients.

Each onboarding activity is tied back into a common onboarding framework, meaning client knowledge can be leveraged across all activities. GoldTier enables financial institutions to set policies, adopt regulations and then implement and enforce them throughout these activities.

To receive a complimentary copy of the GoldTier KYC and Client Onboarding Solution brochure with key client commentary please select Contact Us from the menu on the right.

Recover, Repair, Recycle

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.
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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.
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CDM Electronics

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 Products
CDM 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 Services
In 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. So

we 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 People
From 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:

Oxidizer Service

We are the leading resource for Thermal Oxidizer System Maintenance and Services.

Combustion Controls Solutions & Environmental Services was founded in 1995 with over 5,000 projects completed today. We are first and foremost engineers. So when a problem arises in your oxidizer system, CCS&ES doesn't just treat the symptoms; we engineer long-lasting solutions. Whether that means responding to shutdown or installing a new or rebuilt unit into an existing process, we are dedicated to developing and implementing the optimum engineering solution.All projects begin with a thorough engineering evaluation, followed closely by a project proposal custom tailored to encompass the concerns of your business. Upon completion of your project CCS&ES will provide detailed follow-up documentation for your future reference, including drawings and technical information specific to your project.CCS&ES incorporates the latest oxidizer technology, next-generation products, and state-of-the-art installation techniques into every engineering project we undertake. Our expertise and attention to detail guarantee project success.

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KVA-KVAH Series Vacuum Pumps

Kinney oil-flooded, multi-vane vacuum pumps are single stage, air cooled and direct driven.

Models: KVA12, KVA21, KVA25, KVA40, KVA63, KVA100, KVA160C, KVA250D, KVA400C, KVA630C, KVAH25, KVAH40, KVAH63, KVAH100, KVAH160C, KVAH250D

KYC compliance

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.

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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

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IBM Cognos 8 Controller

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

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.

Analog thermal mass flow controller Sierra Instruments

Our 100 Series family of mass flow controllers are one of our finest technical achievements in over 35 years in the mass flow instrumentation business. Our 100 Series is designed so the physics are correct! Our 100 Series Premium Digital family is made up of our flagship Smart-Trak® Model 100 , our highly engineered ultra-low flow solution Micro-Trak™ Model 101 and our NEMA 6 & IP67 industrial MFC, the Max-Trak™ Model 180 . Excellent accuracy and repeatability coupled with unsurpassed instrument stability result from a patented, inherently linear design, advanced platinum sensor technology, and a valve that is strong, flexible and forgiving. Our 100 Series family of instruments has raised the bar and set a higher standard in the Performance MFC marketplace.



UQNIQUE PRODUCT FEATURES

- Accuracy of +/- 1% of full scale
- Accuracy of +/- 0.7% of reading +.3% of FS
- 316 stainless steel construction
- Flow ranges from 0 to 10 sccm to 0 to 1000 slpm.
- Fast-response control valve
- True digital performance with great flexibility
- “Primary Standard” calibration& NIST traceability
- Dial-A-Gas® Technology: 10 pre-programmed gases come standard
- Small footprint makes drop-in replacement easy
- Single-sided 24 VDC power supply
- CE approval
- MAX TRAK is Industry’s only NEMA 6/IP67 industrial MFC provides wash down protection eliminating secondary enclosures
-- MICRO-TRAK Suitable for most gases with flow rates down to 0.1 sccm

PROMAX OD-576

60 MHz, 25 Gsamples/s Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Bandwidth:
o

60 MHz
*

Sample Rate:
o

25 GS/s channel
*

Record Length:
o

125 k/CH
*

Trigger:
o

Pulse Width, TV Line, Event Delay, Time Delay
*

WAV. Signal Process:
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CH1+CH2, CH1-CH2, FFT, Go/NoGo
*

Interfaces:
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USB, Printer Port, RS-232C, Go/NoGo Output, GPIB (optional)


The OD-576 60 MHz bandwidth with a Mono LCD display, are designed and built to meet the demands of a modern DSO in the main stream market today. The Unmatched performance, valued plus features, user-friendly design and versatile interface make OD-570 series a very useful equipment for most of the applications in circuit design, production test, repair service and education lab. With almost everything you could expect from a DSO, OD-570 series provides you the best solution for waveform measurement at a surprisingly affordable price

MLTrac™

With the ever-increasing emphasis on being able to demonstrate adequate anti money laundering procedures and prevention techniques, plus the draconian penalties for those failing to maintain suitable evidence of such activity, no financial institution can afford to be without an automated system such as MLTrac.

MLTrac is part of our portfolio of banking software and is dedicated to identifying, tracking and regulating potentially suspicious or illegal activities in respect of money laundering and/or the proceeds of crime.


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MLTrac enables financial institutions to improve their internal disciplines,supplement their policies and procedures, and make a clear statement to the authorities about their commitment to effective anti money laundering controls.

MLTrac's functionality is based upon a combination of our experience, together with contributions from our customer base and the relevant international financial authorities. Regular updates also take account of any future changes in market requirements and legislation.

Functions:

*
KYC Document Management - The definition, scanning, management and tracking of customer documentation, and reporting of any deviations.
*
KYC Account Monitoring -The tracking of movements over account(s) looking for deviations outside of a pre-determined profile.
*
Manual Watch List Checking. Enter a name and the system will check to see if the name, or like sounding names, appear on any of the watch lists (e.g. OFAC, Bank of England and others) that the system monitors
* Message Monitoring. MLTrac can be configured to check all inbound and outbound messages, irrespective of format, to see whether any field (normally the Ordering Customer and Beneficiary) appears on one of the supported checklists. The bank has control over the granularity of the name checking so as not to create too many false alerts. Messages that fail Watch List Checking are put to a quarantine queue for manual intervention. Full Audit Trails of all checks and actions taken is maintained by the system.
*
Cash Remittances. For the many institutions that originate from a country with a large overseas population the problems associated with accepting cash for remittance back home when taken against the potential ramifications of anti money laundering legislation means that the business is very risky and, often, not worth doing. The Cash Remittances module does away with this fear. Information concerning the remitter is maintained as part of the KYC Documentation Management module and is displayed and made available to the teller at the point of capturing data. A full record off all remitters and beneficiaries is maintained. Limits can be placed upon the individual remitter and upon the ultimate beneficiary (irrespective of source). The resulting SQL database can be interrogated for unusual payment patterns.

luxury jet

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:
o When you charter private jets, you pay No monthly fees, No membership costs, and No long-term investment on any charter flights.
o 20-30% saving on jet charter when compared to fractional program companies.
o Only four-hour notice required for all charter jet and travel arrangements.
o Access to 3,500 executive jet aircraft and helicopters in over 6,000 airports worldwide.
o The highest ARG/US certifications for all our aircraft.
o 24-hour personalized concierge service monitoring all charter flights.

AIRCRAFT MANAGE
MENT - Protect Your Investment!

Our services include:
o Aircraft Storage, Maintenance, Inspection, and Supplemental Aircraft.
o Key bi-Coastal Locations.
o Aircraft Maintenance & Inspection Monitoring to assure peak condition
o The highest approval ratings from ARG/US.
o Full Cycle Recruitment and training of professional flight crew.
o Concierge service - All our associates receive extensive professional training
o All Administrative Responsibilities - monthly accounting and financial reporting.
o Centralized Dispatching & Flight Scheduling - Dedicated 24-hour flight coordination.
o Fleet Discount Programs for aircraft parts, maintenance, and insurance.
o Jet A and 100LL Fuel - LAJ negotiated savings on fuel pricing and FBO services.
o 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
o Expert aircraft sourcing worldwide.
o Corporate jets, executive jets, and private jets selection tailored to your needs.
o Years of Long-Established Relationships.
o Full analysis of your needs and requirements.
o Access to an exclusive private listing of new aircraft.
o 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,

Powered by a 100MHz DSP platform using FPGA technology.

Click for larger image Welcome to the Dakota Ultrasonics website!

We are a manufacturer of industrial ultrasonic testing equipment most commonly used in the petrochemical, aerospace, automotive, and other generally related industries. The pages that follow will provide you with general information regarding our products. If you have any questions, need technical support, or have a request for custom items, please contact us at your leisure using the information provided on this site.

Our products are commonly used to determine the thickness of a variety of materials by making contact with only one side of the material being tested. They have the ability to detect very fine pits, flaws, and porosity in materials without having to destroy the material or parts being tested. This is done by converting the transit time of a sound wave, sent into and reflecting back from a defect or opposite surface in the test material, into a length measurement. This technique uses principles similar to that of sonar.

We also manufacture a line of ultrasonic bolting equipment that very accurately

measures the stress, elongatiCMX DL+ A/B Scan Scope w/coating featureon, and load in threaded fasteners. These products are typically
used in critical bolting applications where extreme accuracy is needed. If you
have any specific or specialized bolting applications in mind, be sure to
contact us to discuss your requirements in detail.

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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

OL-55 On-Line Tensiometer

By continuously measuring surface tension, the OL-55 monitors the level of surface active chemical additives in water-based process liquids. Based on the information from the measurement the operator can either manually dose chemicals into the process or the optional auto-dosing system can be used.


On-line tensiometer

* Continuous monitoring of surface tension and other parameters, including pH, temperature, and conductivity, in various process liquids for optimising the dosing of chemicals
* Rugged design for factory applications
* Fully automatic computer controlled operation
* Patented technology

Benefits

* Eliminates overdosing of surfactants - reducing costs
* Controls processes - improves efficiency and quality
* Reduces waste and improves yield
* Improves environmental control
* Extends chemical lifetime in processes


Specifications
Surface tension measuring range 20 to 80 mN/m
Resolution 0.1 mN/m
Update time for liquid
3 minutes from change in process liquid
Temperature measuring range (optional)
15 to 85°C
pH measuring range (optional)
2 to 14
Flow rate
18 l/h
Self-cleaning filter
Standard 100 μm (others by request)
Voltage
100-240 V (automatic) 50/60 Hz
Power consumpiton
< 60 W
Fuses 315 mA
Dimensions 544 x 428 x 236 mm (H x L x D)
Optional features
# On-line pH monitoring
# On-line conductivity monitoring
# On-line process temperature measurement
# Automatic dosing of surfactants and clean water based on measurement data

iComply forges ahead with the Australian Logistics Council

iComply announced today that the company had been appointed by the Australian Logistics Council as one of four compliance firms authorised to conduct audits against the ALC Retail Logistics Code of Conduct.

This appointment recognises iComply's professional accreditations, and its specialised experience in the transport industry.

The ALC Retail Logistics Code of Conduct was established in November 2006 by the Australian Logistics Council and key players within the transport and logistics industry.

The ten point Code of Conduct establishes a clear set of principles for freight logistics, involving the retailer, supplier, carrier and logistics provider, allowing the industry to respond in a coordinated way to help all involved across the retail supply chain operate under a national set of retail logistics supply chain industry standards.

Every transport business wishing to supply to the retail industry must adhere to the Code and undertake annual audits.
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iComply is a leading provider of compliance audit software and compliance audit services to the public and private sector. Continually awarded for its innovation in software development, iComply combines technical excellence with over 50 years of professional experience to implement the best audit, compliance and risk management solutions for businesses worldwide.
Our background

iComply was formed in 2003 with the joining of two successful boutique compliance companies. The partnership brought together a unique combination of specialist audit services and state-of-the-art audit software to address the ever increasing regulations and legislation facing businesses today.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, iComply is now one of the world’s leading compliance consultancies with a team of highly qualified and accredited personnel. Recognised by Microsoft and the international software industry for their innovative solutions, iComply’s compliance software products and compliance audit services have become integral to the success of public and private organisations across the globe.
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iComply’s prestigious international client list speaks for itself. Ranging from multi-national corporations, government organisations and small cutting-edge businesses, our clients reflect the quality, flexibility and value of our services.

Petroleum Technology Transfer Council

The Petroleum Technology Transfer
Council (PTTC) is an American national not-for-profit organization established
in 1994 by producers, state organizations and the Department of Energy (DOE).
While emphasizing the needs of independent oil and gas producers, PTTC’s
activities also benefit industry consultants, service and supply companies, and
other industry participants. To ensure timeliness and relevance of technical
workshops and other activities, PTTC’s regional programs are developed under the
guidance of local Producer Advisory Groups. Through these volunteers and the
National Board of Directors, who are primarily domestic oil and natural gas
operators, hundreds of producers and other industry participants nationwide
contribute their time and expertise to the technology transfer program.
PTTC
is involved with foster networking people, who impact domestic
production.
Oil and Gas Producers rely upon the network for non-biased,
straight forward technical information;
Provides Technology providers with an
avenue to communicate developing or under-applied technologies to producers,
consultants, and explorationists;
Consultants better equip themselves for
serving producers, which further broadens application; and
The DOE uses the
network to disseminate its R&D results and gather insights on domestic
concerns and issues.
The relationships that are developed between the various
entities and individuals have achieved technology information transfer through
the PTTC’s programs and are reducing costs, while increasing profits, and
ultimately increasing recovery in existing mature fields, expanding recovery
from unconventional reservoirs, profitably developing ever-smaller domestic
production and reserves, and increasing environmental stewardships.
Since
1994, the PTTC was funded primarily by the DOE with matching funds by the states
and Oil and Gas industry. The PTTC's work has been a recognized force for
transferring exploration and production technology to domestic U.S. producers.
In 2006, the U.S. Congress declined to provide fiscal year 2007 funding for many
elements of the DOE’s natural gas and oil R&D program, from which PTTC drew
its federal funds. DOE ultimately provided $1 million of funding through
September 2008 to help PTTC transition to a primarily industry-funded
organization.
Due these evets, the Executive Committee of AAPG and the Board
of PTTC both voted in late September for AAPG to assume management of the new
organization. The American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Petroleum
Technology Transfer Council have announced that AAPG has assumed management of
PTTC activities effective October 9, 2007.This includes fundraising, marketing
and corporate operation of the PTTC Program. The vote followed a 90-day due
diligence period. AAPG President Will Green, of Midland, Texas, said “PTTC has
perhaps the most successful scientific technology transfer program for the
independent U.S. producer and has proven its value to the industry. The
Association considers the program important for the industry, the members of
AAPG and the country.” Outgoing PTTC Chairman Gene Ames noted: “Strengths of
PTTC will be the same – most universities will stay engaged, regional volunteer
groups will be autonomous and work closely with the universities,
cross-discipline diversity will be encouraged, and producers will comprise the
majority of the volunteers. DOE remains a strong supporter and will strive
toward some funding albeit at a lower level than historical.” Members of the new
board of directors will be announced later. Green said PTTC’s primary tool for
transferring E&P technology will continue to be regional workshops, which
will be supplemented with a strong Web presence, newsletters and other personal
outreach. Using these tools, PTTC will continue to connect producers, the
service sector, consultants, researchers and others with the data and technology
information needed to spur technology application.
Topics addressed by PTTC
activities have covered the full spectrum of E&P operations, including
exploration, unconventional resources, enhanced recovery processes, imaging
technology, drilling and completion, hydraulic fracturing and many others.
Serving industry locally through Regional Lead Organizations, typically at
universities or geological surveys, PTTC’s primary focus has been serving
independents. This operation model will continue in the future.

THE LAST DAYS OF PRIVACY

As technology makes life richer and easier, we leave a trail of information
that is susceptible to prying eyesWithin 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
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Americans might as well face up the fact that there is little privacy left.]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.