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Four northeast PA companies ring in the new year with Ben Franklin investments
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Thursday, January 08, 2015
Four companies in northeastern Pennsylvania are starting off 2015 with new investments from
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
located at
Ben Franklin TechVentures
in Bethlehem, has been allocated $50,000 to expand its sales efforts, adding more resellers and increasing its direct sales force. EggZack provides an automated sales and marketing system that is specially designed for companies that serve local markets. The web- and mobile-based platform automates the management of their website, search engine optimization, social media, local search, email marketing, blogs, video and directory optimization to generate more local leads. The system then makes it convenient to convert leads into sales.
OPTiMO Information Technology, LLC
in Bloomsburg will receive $65,000 to expand its Legal Technology Division. The company's new eDiscovery and Forensics Managed Services wade through huge amounts of data to reconstruct electronic events, providing reliable information and evidence for legal, corporate and government agencies in a cost-effective manner. OPTiMO delivers enterprise-level information technology products and services including software related to the digital forensics, e-discovery and litigation support industries.
Orbweaver Sourcing, LLC
, also at TechVentures in Bethlehem, will receive $65,000 to develop a "supplier pricing infrastructure" in a cloud-based software solution for electronic circuit board manufacturers. This feature will allow end customers and other industry participants to collect a more robust set of data from component manufacturers and distributors. Current sourcing and procurement models in the electronics manufacturing industry are highly inefficient. Orbweaver's software platform will allow for better-negotiated terms with suppliers, thereby reducing costs and increasing productivity for clients.
In addition, a partnership between
East Coast Erosion Control
of Bernville, an established manufacturer, and
Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
earned $25,000 in matching funds. The investment is intended to improve measures of back-end processes, improving customer delivery performance, reducing cost-of-goods sold, increasing efficiency and maximizing production capacity at this manufacturer of erosion control products for the construction industry. East Coast Erosion is one of the largest producers of erosion blankets in the U.S. This upgrade will allow the company to be the first in its industry to advance to this level, providing a competitive advantage and facilitating continued growth.
Source: Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Writer: Elise Vider
Call for Ideas: 4th Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest accepting entries
Source: Bill Hall, Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Are you a researcher, entrepreneur or small business in Pennsylvania (or West Virginia) focused on developing a new product or service for the shale energy space? If so, the
Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center
has an offer you can't refuse.
Entries are now being accepted for the
4th Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest
. Once again, the four best shale energy-oriented innovations, new product ideas or service concepts will win $25,000 cash and other support.
The organizers are looking for innovations that are either in the development stage or recently launched. Any idea or already commercialized product or service related to the shale energy space is eligible. Examples include natural gas or NGL utilization products and services; novel materials or chemicals to enhance performance, prevent corrosion or improve product yield; remote site monitoring technologies; well pad EH&S products or services; natural gas or NGL conversion technologies; and water management or remediation technologies.
"We continue to be amazed by the rapid pace of innovation adoption across the shale energy play," says SGICC Director Bill Hall. "Entrepreneurs along with many small businesses are playing a significant role, developing new technologies or offering existing products or services already in use in other areas. Through the contest, SGICC shines a light on the best new innovations being developed in our region."
Hall reports that last year's Pennsylvania winners are thriving.
Optimum Pumping
is continuing with mid-stream trial demonstrations and early indications are that they are going very well," he says. "
KCF Technologies
has had a rather significant penetration in the shale gas industry and made at least one large project sale to a field services company.
TM Industrial Supply
, as a result of the contest, made manufacturing changes to reduce the time required to produce their filtration product and has at least one major sale, and anticipates more."
The contest attracted 70 entries last year. Expecting even more this year, Hall urges applicants to submit ahead of the February 1 deadline. A panel of industry experts will choose the finalists.
Source: Bill Hall, Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center
Writer: Elise Vider
BFTP to invest $357,100 In Northeastern PA Companies
Thursday, October 09, 2014
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
will invest $357,100 to support regional economic development.
Since its founding, BFTP/NEP has helped create 16,214 new jobs for Pennsylvanians and retain 22,155 existing jobs; they have been instrumental in the formation of 458 new companies and the development of 1,279 new products and processes. The Pennsylvania Ben Franklin Technology Partners network has returned $3.60 to the state treasury for every $1 invested in the program.
The following early-stage companies will receive investment in the form of loans.
HB Custom Media, Inc.
, Ben Franklin TechVentures, Bethlehem, Northampton County
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
This company will expand the commercialization effort for producing and selling custom tissue culture media, reagents, cell culture supplements and mouse embryo culture media to the Research-Use-Only market. These products are essential for life sciences companies in various applications, including drug development, cancer research, nerve cell regeneration investigation and treatments for heart attacks.
Medtrics Lab, LLC
, Lewisburg, Union County
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
Medtrics will conduct an expanded market launch of a cloud-based clinical education management software system. This software is crucial for healthcare institutions training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Work will include completing the web application for physician training programs, developing both Apple mobile (iOS) and Android applications, and building additional features to support nursing schools.
, LLC, Ben Franklin TechVentures, Bethlehem
Ben Franklin Investment: $100,000
The investment will enable adding additional functionality to Skaffl, a new mobile application through which teachers and students can exchange class materials, assignments, completed homework, assessments and grades. This product addresses the growing use of tablets in K-12 classrooms and the needs of teachers as they develop tools and curricula to enhance real-time educational interaction.
TSG Software
, Ben Franklin TechVentures, Bethlehem, Northampton County
Ben Franklin Investment: $50,000
TSG will implement processes to significantly increase marketing and sales lead generation in commercializing software for business cleaning services, property and facility managers, and building management contractors. TSG's
Accelerator CC
brings traditionally manual processes into cloud software to automate mission-critical processes. This eliminates workflow disruption.
Virterras Foods
, Moosic, Lackawanna County
Ben Franklin Investment: $50,000
This investment will support the development of a large, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse for climate-smart, year-round agriculture in Pennsylvania. The market for fresh, local food is growing rapidly. The U.S. now imports 65 percent of all fresh produce and Virterras is part of a growing trend to bring agriculture and jobs back to Pennsylvania.
Ben Franklin will also invest in the following established manufacturers, providing 1:1 matching funding for work with a college or university partner on tech-based innovation.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
, Allentown
Ben Franklin Investment: $50,000
University Partner: Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
These funds will support a baseline energy assessment and carbon footprint analysis at this manufacturer and distributor of disposable medical devices. The company is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes while also reducing costs and increasing market competitiveness. The overall goal is reducing energy use by at least 10 percent.
Custom Processing Services, Inc.
, Reading, Berks County
University Partner: Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $15,000
With help from their partner, this company will create new processes to manage internal logistics and minimize material handling costs during its continued growth. CPS provides sophisticated air-jet milling, micronizing, blending and testing of powdered materials on a contract and toll basis.
A. Rifkin Company
, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County
University Partner: Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $17,100
This investment will help improve the cutting operation process and develop labor costs for the company's newly acquired Hope Uniform product line, which is relocating from New Jersey. Rifkin is the leading manufacturer of commercial and financial security bags, and is expanding into specialty apparel.
Simplex Industries, Inc.
, Scranton, Lackawanna County
University Partner: Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
Simplex will map and analyze the designs of current processes to improve factory automation, material handling, storage and inventory control. Simplex is a regional leader in high quality modular construction, and is positioning itself as an industry-leading builder of energy efficient homes. The company built a prototype Net Zero home that is both environmentally conscientious and economically prudent for homeowners.
Greater Reading Economic Partnership marketing campaign wins President's Award
Greater Reading Economic Partnership
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Thanks to its inventive marketing campaign featuring local companies, the
Greater Reading Economic Partnership
(GREP) has won the prestigious President's Award from the
Northeastern Economic Developers Association
Entries for the NEDA 2014 Annual Literature & Promotions Competition were accepted from across the economic development industry. The key factors considerd by the committee were design and layout, clarity of message, production quality, functionality and overall creativity and impact.
"One of the ways we work towards our mission is to empower our local companies to share their stories of thriving in Greater Reading," says Aaron Gantz, GREP's marketing manager. "The success story campaign series featured four companies (Bills Khakis, Cambridge-Lee Industries, Metals Your Way and TAB Industries) and their leaders, centered around three main themes that support the Greater Reading brand: a community built for business; a highly skilled workforce -- and great lifestyle; and a heritage where great things happen."
Check out the campaign here.
Lee Stabert
BFTP/NEP has busy July, announces another batch of funded companies
Sunday, July 20, 2014
In addition to
last week's slate of funded companies
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
's (BFTP/NEP) has announced the following investments, provided to clients in the form of loans.
Cerora Inc.
Ben Franklin TechVentures
, Bethlehem
Ben Franklin Investment: $150,000
This investment will go towards the development and commercialization of the company's first product, Cerora Qumpass, a cloud-based software as a service medical-grade neurodiagnostic solution. The company's MindReader is a portable electroencephalogram (EEG) brain wave biosensor that measures the electrical activity of the brain. It combines cutting-edge advancements in EEG design with cognitive and voice-based data streams, all integrated with software to provide real-time, objective neurodiagnostic information in the field. The rapid diagnosis of brain disease and injuries can lead to early and effective intervention with resulting cost savings, improved clinical outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. There are currently no affordable, portable and accurate neuro-diagnostics available to physicians, nurses, first responders and trainers for use in real time.
Map Decisions, LLC
Ben Franklin TechVentures
Ben Franklin Investment: $100,000
This loan will help provide sales, marketing, product development and customer service support. Map Decisions produces infrastructure asset and work management software, and provides field mapping and data management services. The company's secure, cloud-based mobile platform is designed for state and local governments, utilities, oil and gas, transportation, and construction industries. Map Decisions helps organizations increase operational efficiency, improve customer service, reduce compliance risks and decrease operational costs.
Orbweaver Sourcing, LLC
Ben Franklin TechVentures
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
Orbweaver aims to complete development of a bill-of-material authoring tool as a module in a cloud-based software solution for electronic circuit board manufacturers. Current sourcing and procurement models in the electronics manufacturing industry are highly inefficient. Orbweaver's software platform will allow for more well-negotiated terms with suppliers, thereby reducing costs and increasing productivity for clients.
Pivitec, LLC
Ben Franklin TechVentures
, Bethlehem
Ben Franklin Investment: $21,100
This developer of audio streaming and distribution products will continue commercialization and enhancement of hardware and software products. Live performances in theaters and houses of worship require a variety of approaches to provide performers the ability to hear their own performances as well as cues. Wired systems currently in use require extensive cabling, limiting performers' movements, and have limited audio source reception. Pivitec uses wireless mobile devices as interactive controllers for its network devices to address these problems.
PROVA Systems and Technologies, Inc.
Ben Franklin Investment: $40,000
This infusion will support the commercialization of PROVA Systems' Fleet Genius® PRO, a fleet management software system for small- and medium-sized enterprises. The software integrates PROVA's plug-and-play fleet management monitor that links with its cloud-based SAAS application to collect, monitor and analyze the performance of vehicles and drivers. PROVA's system enables proactive management of vehicles using data derived from their usage patterns and collected from on-board computers. Fleet Genius PRO can reduce fleet operations costs by more than 60 percent versus current technology, and, in many instances, pays for itself in less than a year.
Skaffl, LLC
, Allentown
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
This company will complete the development of Skaffl, a new mobile application through which teachers and students can exchange class materials, assignments, completed homework and grades. This digital application addresses the growing use of tablets in K-12 classrooms and the needs of teachers as they develop tools and curricula to enhance real-time educational interaction. There are no other applications that address these needs comprehensively while also being simple to use for students, teachers and administrators.
Susquehanna Mining Solutions
, Shavertown
Ben Franklin Investment: $150,000
SMS will design, construct and begin operation of a four-million-gallon-per-day pilot facility for the recovery of minerals and clean-up of water from acid mine drainage. The company's process produces clean water and harvests iron oxide, while utilizing accessible geothermal energy as the power source for material processing operations. Once completed, the patented technology will be commercialized for large-scale use.
XiGo Nanotools
Ben Franklin TechVentures
, Bethlehem
Ben Franklin Investment: $50,000
Thanks to this funding, this manufacturer of patented products that rapidly measure the wetted surface area of nanoparticles and droplets using magnetic resonance technology aims to complete software enhancements, allowing expanded sales. Nano-particles are minute; they typically have diameters that are 1/1,000th the diameter of a human hair. Nanoparticle properties are key predictors of material performance in many industrial applications, including energy, electronics, ceramics and pharmaceuticals, and currently there are no other efficient measurement methods. XiGo's new Acorn Drop is a product extension of the company's initial product, the Acorn Area, and measures the drop size of emulsions.
Ben Franklin also announces the following established manufacturer investments. Ben Franklin provides 1:1 matching funding for work with a college or university partner on technology-based manufacturing innovation in established manufacturers.
Cambridge-Lee Industries LLC
, Reading
College Partner: Northampton Community College's Emerging Technologies Applications Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $22,350
Cambridge-Lee will conduct controlled testing to optimize their manufacturing process for copper tubing, helping the company enter new markets and capitalize on market growth. Copper tubing is used in plumbing, refrigeration and other commercial applications. The process improvement will increase throughput and reduce energy costs.
Georg Fischer Harvel, LLC
, Easton
University Partner: Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $10,000
This company aims to complete a sustainability analysis to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent or more. GFH is an international leader in thermoplastic extrusion, primarily manufacturing PVC and CPVC piping for a diverse set of customers. Energy costs are a top manufacturing expense, so cost savings in this area will yield a significant competitive advantage.
BFTP/NEP announces latest funding round
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
's (BFTP/NEP) has pledged $620,000 in support of regional economic development. The funds will go towards developing and growing early-stage tech companies, helping manufacturers apply new technology and achieve industry leadership, and fostering a favorable business environment for high-growth companies.
Ben Franklin has also announced the following investments, provided to companies in the form of loans.
CEWA Technologies
, Wyomissing
Ben Franklin Investment: $350,000
This company hopes to complete design, construction and prototype testing of a new kind of point-concentrated solar power dish. Their product should deliver power for industrial and institutional applications at a lower cost due to its innovative shape and build.
Good Vittles
, Hamburg
Ben Franklin Investment: $56,000
This company aims to complete the development and implementation of its exclusive technology to support its e-commerce marketplace for specialty foods. Good Vittles' two e-commerce portals serve as direct distribution channels, connecting food suppliers with professional chefs and individual consumers. Suppliers will use the company's proprietary packing process to maintain freshness while employing cost-effective shipping methods.
U.S. Specialty Formulations, LLC
Ben Franklin TechVentures
, Bethlehem
Ben Franklin Investment: $100,000
U.S. Specialty Formulations will complete the set-up, staffing and cGMP-approval process to produce sterile injectable pharmaceuticals for the medical community. Millions of Americans require specialized and custom-compounded drugs, and the current infrastructure is insufficient. As an FDA-registered outsourced manufacturer, USF will employ advanced quality and manufacturing controls to comply with new, more stringent federal quality standards.
Ben Franklin is also investing in the following established manufacturers, providing 1:1 matching funding for work with a college or university partner.
Bosch Rexroth Corporation
, Bethlehem
University Partner: Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
This Lehigh Valley manufacturer of motion-control equipment aims to develop and implement a process to automate data collection, driving process improvements and enabling predictive maintenance for machining centers throughout the company.
Fidelity Technologies Corporation
, Reading
College Partner: Northampton Community College's Emerging Technology Applications Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
Fidelity will develop superior tactical electric power generator technology, primarily for the U.S. Department of Defense. These new generators meet a need for compact, reliable, fuel-efficient and fuel-flexible generators in the field.
Hydro Recovery LP
, Blossburg
University Partner: The Pennsylvania State University
Ben Franklin Investment: $25,000
The company will further develop and optimize the economic extraction of useful materials from residual "frac" water used in natural gas wells. Hydro Recovery's process converts the used water into a Hydraulic Stimulation Fluid (HSF™) that can then be reused. This process eliminates the need to transport wastewater over long distances, will save millions of gallons of freshwater each year, and eliminate discharge of treated water into waterways.
Palram Americas Group
, Kutztown
University Partner: Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $12,500
This manufacturer of polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride plastic sheets will complete the development of standard operating procedures to maximize efficiency. These standards will enhance safety and reduce both direct and indirect costs, leading to improved competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
PMF Industries, Inc.
, Williamsport
University Partner: Pennsylvania College of Technology
Ben Franklin Investment: $23,000
The company aims to optimize the electrical consumption of its largest motors -- energy consumption represents a significant cost of manufacturing. PMF provides contract manufacturing services with an emphasis on flow forming -- producing metal parts that are cylindrical, conical, or contoured with precise control of wall thicknesses. Customers include the aerospace and energy sectors, as well as users of precision pressure vessels.
Suburban Testing Laboratories, Inc
University Partner: Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
Ben Franklin Investment: $3,500
This Reading company will define current and future facility requirements for the installation of a new, centralized walk-in incubator room. Suburban provides environmental, product and water testing and analyses for both industry and municipalities.
Jump Start Grants to boost state's early-stage life science companies
PA Bio
Thursday, July 10, 2014
It's a classic dilemma: scientists have profound therapeutic or drug discovery expertise, but often lack the comprehensive development, regulatory or commercial expertise -- to say nothing of the necessary funds to engage consulting help -- to commercialize their discoveries.
The Jump Start Grant, now accepting applications, is aimed at filling this void in Pennsylvania. Early stage therapeutic companies can compete for professional services and expertise in the form of product development and commercialization plans, which are critical to raising venture capital and growing efficiently.
"Early stage companies often lack the expertise to comprehensively address the myriad commercial development challenges which exist in the life sciences marketplace," says
Pennsylvania Bio
President and CEO Christopher P. Molineaux. "We are fortunate to have partnered with two industry leaders on this unique grant opportunity which gives our members access to development and commercialization insights required for preparation of funding applications and presentations."
of North Carolina and
New Perspectives
in Alabama are partnering with PA Bio, the statewide trade association for the life sciences, to award two grants of about $50,000 each.
Subject matter experts will assess applications based on the following submission criteria: concept, scientific rationale, innovation, market opportunity understanding, management team and impact. Two winners will receive service grants that include an additive development plan and budget, associated
Gantt charts
, and commercial opportunity assessment.
are due August 21. Winners will be announced in October 2014 at PA Bio's Life Sciences Future Signature Event.
Source: PA Bio
Writer: Elise Vider
Reading's Smartz Studios launches its first cultural education app
Paula Calvo, Smartz Studios
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Smartz Studios
has released its first app and it's close to
los corzones
of founders Leo and Al Martinez and Paula Calvo. The family members are all Colombian natives, and the app, called Ty Tunes: Colombia, is designed to teach young children about Colombian culture.
Al Martinez, a graphic artist, immigrated to the United States from Colombia in 1998. His brother, Leo, a software developer, followed in 2012; Paula Calvo came in 2013. Ty Tunes emerged from Paula and Leo's desire to teach their five-year-old son, Sebastian, more about his Colombian culture.
"After searching for similar educational apps with no success, we were determined to start a software development company that specializes in cultural digital toys," explains Calvo.
Ty Tunes: Colombia, the first in an intended series, is designed for children between the ages of four and seven. They interact with the app's main character, Pablo, feeding him Colombian foods, dressing him in Colombian costumes, and helping him play Colombian music using instruments representative of the country.
The digital toy can toggle back and forth between English and Spanish to teach children in their preferred language. The app also has an educational section for parents.
"The digital toys that Smartz Studios are working to create aren't just for first-generation immigrants," insists Calvo, but are learning tools to teach about other cultures and embracing diversity.
The app is currently available on Android devices and is expected to be available on Apple products by the fall. Smartz Studios plans to develop more apps about other cultures around the world and should issue its next release by the end of the year.
Source: Paula Calvo, Smartz Studios
Writer: Elise Vider
Pennsylvania SBDC reports 2013 results amid a challenging funding environment
Kelly Cofrancisco, SBDC
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Nearly 11,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners benefitted from free, confidential business management advice provided by Pennsylvania's 18 Small Business Development Centers in 2013, and SBDC can point to an array of success stories and positive results.
But, in releasing its
2013 annual report
, SBDC also makes clear that with an 8 percent drop in federal funds due to sequestration, its capacity is diminished.
Altogether, the centers advised 10,966 entrepreneurs and businesses in 2013, providing nearly 110,000 hours of consulting. Most participants were very small ventures, with fewer than six employees, and most requested help with developing a business plan. More than half -- 55 percent -- were operating in the service industry. Many were women-, minority- or veteran-owned.
SBDC reports that the number of advisees fell by about 1,000 from 2012. The number of educational programs and attendees fell, too.
"Automatic, across-the-board spending cuts to federal funding took a toll on our program last year…directly impacting services to Pennsylvania's small business owner," said PA SBDC State Director Christian Conroy in a statement.
Still, client-obtained financing grew to more than $138 million and client government contacts rose to more than $305 million.
Success stories included the
Gannon University SBDC
, which helped
McKean Veterinary Hospital
in Edinboro raise $960,000 to expand operations. The
Bucknell University SBDC
helped the father-daughter founders of
Upper Desk
in Hughesville with patent and market research for their product. And in Philadelphia, the
Widener University SBDC
helped the
AAA School of Trucking
navigate the federal procurement data system and find new opportunities.
SBDC says it is seeking "stable federal funding" for the 2015 fiscal year in order to "best serve entrepreneurs and small businesses in Pennsylvania and nationwide."
Source: Kelly Cofrancisco, SBDC
Writer: Elise Vider
PA businesses -- large and small, east and west -- to be honored with ImPAct Awards
DCED and Laura Eppler, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA
Thursday, May 08, 2014
An array of Pennsylvania companies -- everything from
ABEC Inc.
in Bethlehem to
Zook Motors
in Kane -- are finalists in the
2014 Governor's ImPAct Awards
For the second year, the awards are aimed at celebrating "companies and individuals who are investing in Pennsylvania and creating jobs." The awards will be given at a May 30 luncheon at
Hershey Lodge
The finalists paint a picture of the Pennsylvania economy -- they range from small businesses to vast enterprises, startups to long-established companies, represent geographic diversity and come from a wide array of sectors. Where else would you find
Webster's Bookstore and Café
in State College nominated in the same category as financial services giant
in Valley Forge?
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
(DCED) led the process for nominations and selecting finalists. Two panels of judges from different parts of the state chose the 50 winners. Any size company is eligible, as long as they have significant operations in Pennsylvania and have been in business for at least one year.
The awards will be given in five categories:
Community Impact
to a company that exemplifies the tenet of "doing well by doing good";
Entrepreneur Impact
to recognize leadership via creativity, innovation, managerial ability, leadership skills or turnaround;
Export Impact
to a company that has significantly increased its export sales and number of new foreign markets since 2011;
Jobs First
, to recognize consistent job growth and retention; and
Small Business Impact
to a growing firm of 100 or fewer employees.
Source: DCED and Laura Eppler, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PA
Writer: Elise Vider
BFTP/NEP names its Innovation Award winners
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Five cutting-edge companies and three invdividuals are being honored for their achievements as innovators and entrepreneurs by
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
(BFTP/NEP). The winners of the 2014 Innovation Awards will be honored at the Ben Franklin i xchange event, scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6
at the
Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University
. They are:
Saladax Biomedical, Inc
., Bethlehem, for entrepreneurial achievement
Saladax develops and commercializes diagnostic blood test kits that quickly, accurately and inexpensively personalize chemotherapy drug levels for optimal results. Saladax originally planned to launch in New Jersey, but chose instead to start in
Ben Franklin's TechVentures
. Saladax now holds 82 international patents and employs 45.
Viddler, Inc.
, Bethlehem, incubator graduate award
Viddler delivers secure, interactive media solutions for thousands of business communication, learning and publishing clients in more than 150 countries. Viddler graduated from TechVentures in September 2011 and today employs 22 at its new Southside Bethlehem headquarters.
XiGo Nanotools
, Bethlehem, product innovation
XiGo Nanotools has commercialized three table-top devices for characterizing the nature of particles -- or emulsion droplets -- in liquids using patented magnetic resonance imaging technology. Ben Franklin invested a total of $400,000 in XiGo; the company is a resident at TechVentures.
Vitrius Technologies
, Wilkes-Barre, innovative application of technology
Vitrius Technologies provides smart window systems for the residential, commercial and architectural markets. Ben Franklin invested a total of $320,000 in Vitrius, and provided financial support for sales efforts and industry-required testing. The company is now beginning to commercialize its groundbreaking products.
Cambridge-Lee Industries LLC
, Reading, manufacturing achievement
Cambridge-Lee Industries, the second largest plumbing tube manufacturer in the country, recently constructed a new 195,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to produce thin-wall copper tubes for the commercial HVAC market.
(For more on Cambridge-Lee, check out this
Q&A with CEO Andi Funk
PA Senator John R. Gordner and PA Senator John P. Blake, Special Achievement Senators
Gordner's and Blake's bi-partisan legislative efforts on behalf of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners will result in much-needed investment capital to significantly leverage private investment in promising companies for future job growth. They worked tirelessly to pass the crucial Innovate in PA legislation, providing a three-year infusion of funds to allow Ben Franklin to make impactful investments in deserving Pennsylvania companies.
Former PA Governor Dick Thornburgh, Partnership
Governor Dick Thornburgh was the leader with the foresight to establish the Ben Franklin Partnership in 1982. His idea has emerged as a resounding success and his work a lasting legacy. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners has dramatically strengthened the Pennsylvania economy and improved the lives of thousands of entrepreneurs, workers and their families.
Last year, more than 550 tech entrepreneurs, business people, economic developers, venture capitalists, political leaders, educators, students, bankers, lawyers and accountants attended i xchange; that number is expected to grow again this year. Jeff Hoffman, veteran of seven startups, including
, will give the keynote address. The registration fee is $65 in advance; $75 the day of the event. To learn more or to register, visit
, email
or call
Source: BFTP/NEP
Writer: Elise Vider
Taffy Activewear joins Reading's Jump Start Incubator
Katie Kozloff Banks, Taffy Activewear/Katie K Active
Thursday, January 30, 2014
While working as a trainer at a Philadelphia gym, Katie Kozloff Banks was struck by how frustrating it was for her female clients sized 12-and-up to find stylish, comfortable and flattering activewear.
She knew the market potential was huge. According to a recent piece in the
Washington Post
, plus-size fashion is one of the fastest-growing segments of the apparel industry with over $17 billion spent in 2012.
In 2010, Banks launched
Taffy Activewear
, exclusively for women sizes 14 to 24.
"The concept is simple," she says. "When you feel good about how you look, you work out harder. Our mission is to help plus-size women feel confident about the way they look in activewear. Whatever their goal, curvy women can look stylish and attractive as they lead healthier, more active lives."
Banks works with contract designers to create products that meet her specifications; the garments are manufactured in China. With a national team of sales representatives and a contract fulfillment center in Pennsylvania, Taffy's sales have nearly doubled every year. The clothes are sold at national retailers including
Burlington Coat Factory
T.J. Maxx
. Sales via
are imminent.
Now Banks is launching a companion line,
Katie K Active
, with an extended size range (small through 24) aimed at a higher-end market. Online pre-sales will start next month and Katie K will be available starting in March at specialty retailers, boutiques, yoga studios and department stores, including
Canyon Ranch
Banks recently moved her company into the
Jump Start Incubator
in Reading. For now, she is a company of one, but her goal is to build a location where she can have in-house design, sales, warehousing and shipping under one roof.
Source: Katie Kozloff Banks, Taffy Activewear/Katie K Active
Writer: Elise Vider
Contest offers $100K for shale innovation
Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center
Thursday, January 09, 2014
Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center
is looking for the four best shale gas-oriented innovations, new product ideas or service concepts. The 2014 Shale Gas Innovation Competition is offering cash awards totaling $100,000, along with exposure to investors, potential partners and industry sponsors. The contest is open to researchers, entrepreneurs or small company innovators in Pennsylvania or West Virginia, or those willing to locate to either state.
"We are constantly amazed at the creativity we see from entrepreneurs who want to provide products or services," says Bill Hall, SGICC director. "What's great about this competition is that a simple online summary is all that's required to get started. Basically any idea related to the shale energy space is eligible -- even if it has already been commercially developed. In the past, we've seen applications related to natural gas utilization products/services, remote site monitoring, well-pad EH&S products or services, natural gas or NGL conversion technologies, and water management or remediation technologies."
The deadline for applications is February 1. Finalists will be chosen by a panel of industry experts at an event in May 2014.
Traditionally a Pennsylvania-focused event, the contest has been expanded to include West Virginia through a grant from the
Benedum Foundation
. This year the competition is co-sponsored by
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
and a wide range of partners.
Source: Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center
Writer: Elise Vider
Ben Franklin Technology Partners invests in 6 NE firms
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Christmas came early for six northeast Pennsylvania companies with the announcement of more than $340,000 in new investments from the
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
BFTP/NEP is making loans to these four early-stage tech companies:
Bison Analytics
, LLC, Lewisburg, $100,000 to continue developing and provide marketing support to the company's planning and business intelligence software for small businesses. Bison will implement software enhancements, develop a sales strategy for its cloud-based product and analyze follow-on funding tactics.
Ben Franklin TechVentures
, Bethlehem, $100,000 to finalize software and hardware and commercialize a cloud-based, medical-grade, neuro-diagnostic solution. Cerora is developing a portable EEG brain wave biosensor for use by non-specialists in the field. Rapid diagnosis of brain injuries and disease can lead to early and more effective interventions- yielding cost savings, improved clinical outcomes, and increased patient satisfaction for people with concussions/traumatic brain Injury, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other neurologic and psychiatric conditions.
CEWA Technologies
, Inc., Wyomissing, $75,000 to complete design, construct and test prototypes of a new kind of point-concentrated solar power dish that will deliver power for industrial and institutional applications at a lower cost due to its innovative shape and construction. The dish is capable of providing thermal power for HVAC, power generation, desalination and process heat applications at a cost comparable to fossil fuel-based sources of energy without government subsidy.
LLC, Allentown, 50,000 to complete development of Braket, a new mobile application through which teachers and students can exchange class materials, assignments, completed homework, assessments and grades. This digital application capitalizes on the exponentially growing use of iPads in K-12 classrooms and the needs of teachers as they develop tools and curricula to enhance real-time educational interaction.
Ben Franklin also will provided matching funds for these partnerships between higher ed institutions and established manufacturers.
Crispin Valve
, Berwick and
Utah State University
, $8,740, to determine the flow characteristics of a new plug valve for the wastewater industry. Building on its success in the butterfly valve market for the municipal water industry, Crispin Valve is expanding into this new product line.
, Reading and
Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center
, $8,638 to complete work to expand and optimize operating space, including construction of new clean rooms and addition of new warehouse space, at this manufacturer of porous plastic filters. GenPore specializes in innovative and cost-effective solutions for a broad range of filtration, controlled flow, and separation applications for liquids and gases.
Source: BFTP/NEP
Writer: Elise Vider
Wanted: shale gas innovators; Reward: $25,000-plus
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center
is looking for researchers, entrepreneur or innovators with great ideas in the shale gas space in Pennsylvania or West Virginia.
SGICC announced the 3rd annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest, with a purse of $25,000 in cash prizes for each of the four best shale gas-oriented innovations, new product ideas or service concepts that are either in the development stage or recently launched. Besides cash, the winners are also promised exposure to investors, potential partners and industry sponsors.
"Any idea related to the shale gas space is eligible - even if the product or service has already been commercially developed," said SGICC Director Bill Hall in a statement. "Examples include natural gas utilization products/services, remote site monitoring, well pad EH&S products or services, natural gas or NGL conversion technologies and water management or remediation technologies."
are due February 1, 2014; a panel of industry experts will choose finalists.
This year's contest has been expanded to include West Virginia through a grant from the Benedum Foundation. The 3rd Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest is co-sponsored by
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
, ANGA, Acorn Energy, AquaTech, Baker Hughes, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Chevron Technology Ventures, CONSOL Energy, Chesapeake Energy, First National Bank, GE Oil & Gas, Little Pine Resources, the Marcellus Shale Coalition, Praxair, Range Resources and Seneca Resources Corporation.
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Who is ready for day THREE of Xyron & Core?
October 2, 2013 by Ellen
Filed under Core Blog, Graphic 45, Provocraft, Sizzix, Tim Holtz, Xyron
We are excited to share Xyron projects with you all week long! We hope you have been having fun so far!
And do not forget to head over to the Xyron blog for MORE inspiration AND a giveaway! AND we have a giveaway for our Facebook Fans, too! CLICK HERE to enter to win over there and keep reading on how to win on our blog, too.
Let's start today off with festive layout from Tim Holz Seasonal Kraft Core with Designer Suzanna Lee:
For those of you who have followed my blog, you've already heard my rave review of the Xyron MegaRunner. You can read all about it here. Having had the chance to use my MegaRunenr A LOT more since that review, I am still a big fan! The cartridges are so easy to just drop in and get scrapping. You don't have to rely on that one friend who threads it for you, nor do you have to keep re-threading. Big bonuses! The Create-A-Sticker "X" has been sitting on my desk for AGES. I think it's the one adhesive that still remains from early, early days. It's the tried and true work horse for letters (like the title on this layout) and smaller embellishements (like the pumpkins, ribbon and burlap). New "wows" that I got to play with in the making of this layout with are the 3/16 inch dots and 1/2 inch double sided tape, each with their own environmentally friendly dispenser. The double sided tape is fantastic when you're using Core'dinations products in that sometimes the sanded Core, no matter how clean that Dust Buddy gets it, can be a little more resistant to stick and bond to more Core. Not the case with Xyron's double sided tape! Thanks Xyron for some innovative, earth friendly and reliable adhesives!
And another detail shot:
Core'dinations Kraft Core; Nostalgic, Shattered, Seasonal Impressions
Core'dinations Deep Lagoon
Core'dinations Rustic
Core Tag
Dust Buddy
Sand It Gadget
Xyron MegaRunner
Xyron Create-A-Sticker 1.5 inch
Xyron 3/16 inch dots
Xyron Double sided tape
Twine – The Twinery
Glassine bag – Michaels
Tags – October Afternoon, Chic Tags
Punch – McGill
Letter Dies – Lifestyle Crafts
Decorative Scissors – Fiskars
Ribbons – May Arts
Pennant – October Afternoon
Stamp/dies – Lawn Fawn
Wood Veneer – Studio Calico
Misc craft supply – burlap, tulle
And how about a super cute card from Designer Tracy Gruber? Love her play on geometric shapes and of course that CUTE stamp! The create-a-sticker is perfect for the chevron shapes along the side of the card.
Core Impressions…to sand or not to sand…
August 26, 2013 by Ellen
Filed under Basic Grey, Core Blog, Tim Holtz & Ranger Collection, Tim Holtz & Ranger Distress collection
Happy Monday everyone!
Today we have two layouts from Designer Suzanna Lee using our Core Impressions. The great thing about these lines is that you can sand them or not sand them. So we thought we would give you to examples of each. The first one uses the BasicGrey Core Impression Whimsy collection not sanded.
The fun thing about Core is you can sand some …and not sand others ..all in the same layout like Suzanna did here. She sanded the tone on tone stars and scallop shape in red to make them pop off of each other and then left her Core Impressions as is. Don't forget to get out your Sand it Gadget when you decide to sand It's repositional sand paper pieces make it so easy to use!
Supply List:
Core Impressions: BasicGrey
Coredinations Tim Holtz Distress
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug
Washi: unknown (Japanese)
Twine: The Twinery
Brads: American Crafts
Letter Stickers: Simple Stories SNAP!
Core'dinations looks great cut in your Silhouette or any die cutting machine!
Love the bits of sanding….
Supply List:
Core Essentials: Darks
Core Impressions Basic Grey Whimsy
Tim Holtz/Ranger: Distress
12×12 Crabgrass
Whitewash 6×6 pad
Sand it Gadget
Dust Buddy
Patterned Paper and stickers: Pebbles
Decorative bag: Fancy Pants
Ink: Memento
Stamp: Cocoa Daisy
Wood pin:Little Yellow Bicycle
Wood Veneer: Studio Calico
Tag: Chic Tags
Die: Lifestyle Crafts
Dot: Q&Co
Fabulous Friday!
August 2, 2013 by Ellen
Filed under Core Blog, Provocraft, Tim Holtz, Tim Holtz & Ranger Adirondack Collection, Tim Holtz & Ranger Collection, Tim Holtz & Ranger Distress collection
We have some fun projects for you today. Hope this weekend is a scrappy one! But first we want to make sure we see you back here Monday!
First a card from Designer Gail Linder:
One of the things I love about Core'dinations Cardstock, besides the colored core, is that there are so many fantastic colors of cardstock. Color can evoke a feeling in a layout, it can help support the theme of a layout or it can just compliment the photos. It is awesome that Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock has so many colors that it makes it so easy to do of these things! When creating this "All Boy" layout, I wanted to use what I consider "all boy" colors. Core'dinations Cardstock did not fail me!
To pop the ColorCore on the green background paper, orange arrows and brown titlework I simply distressed the cardstock with the Core'dinations Sandit Gadget and Dust Buddy.
I stamped some fun boy adjectives after adding a bit of Distress Paint to a Core'dinations Core'Tag. These sturdy, smooth tags are awesome for adding wet mediums. Stamping on the textured ColorCore Cardstock has such a great effect, too, as you can see on the "guareneed trouble" spot.
Supply List:
Core'dinations Core Essentials: Brights
Core'dinations CoreTag: Smooth Bookmark
Core'dinations Tim Holtz: Adirondack
Gel-A-Tins Stamps
Fiskars Crimper
Ranger Archival Ink & Tim Holtz Distress Paint
Basic Grey Patterned Paper
Sizzix Dies
Die-namics Alpha Die
Introducing Clare Buswell!
May 29, 2013 by Ellen
Filed under Core Blog, Provocraft, Tim Holtz, Tim Holtz & Ranger Adirondack Collection, Tim Holtz & Ranger Collection, Tim Holtz & Ranger Distress collection
Hi! My name is Clare Buswell. I live in the south-west of Ireland in the countryside with Niall and our lovely 5 year old daughter Isabelle.
I've always been creative in some form or another, I studied graphic design at art college. I only discovered the whole world of paper-crafting after the birth of my daughter when I had little time but longed to be creative again. Card-making was the perfect answer for me and is now my passion. I also really love to make 3D paper projects. I love stamping, quilling and making my own embellishments, especially paper flowers! I love trying out different techniques and coming up with my own. I also love to paint with acrylics and watercolors.
I've been lucky enough to have my work published in Paper Crafts, CARDS and CardMaker magazines in the US and I design regularly for Cardmaking and Papercraft Magazine in the UK.
When I'm not paper-crafting I love to spend my time gardening, baking and with my family.
I'm really excited to be part of the Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock design team!
Cute layout – those little arrows get to the point!
love the spotted cardstock- would love to have some to try~
Introducing…Ava Gavloski
May 15, 2013 by Ellen
Filed under Core Blog, Tim Holtz, Tim Holtz & Ranger Adirondack Collection, Tim Holtz & Ranger Collection
Hello, I am from the Great Lakes of Ontario Canada. Scrapbooking started out for me a few years ago, lots of classes from great instructors and here I am looking at mixed media as my new challenge for 2013. As for my scrapping style… well, that is ….TBA. I create using products that feel good to me. I am inspired by talented designers and experiment with new techniques, so spikes of different styles will be noted above the radar!
I tend to scrap in 3 styles : Eclectic/Freestyle, Romantic/Shabby Chic and Multimedia.
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I made the card below for my mom. It is done in layers. The background is just a pale yellow cardstock, folded at top to be a notecard.
The robin and the foreground "dirt" I printed separately on cardstock from clipart and/or photos and cut out. The 'grass' is just green cardstock cut with scissors to resemble grass. The 'worm' is a piece of rubberband. Behind the grass at the base of the robin's feet (you can just see it) I made and attached a paper 'brass brad with the two legs' thing. Then I punched a hole in the card and folded the 'legs' away from each other. Then the robin was moveable so he could tug on the worm. If you had some of the new metal eyelets on hand they would work even better than my improvised brad. I printed the verse of the "When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob-bob-bobbin' Along" song on the inside of the card. Just thought this might give you some ideas on making moveable parts cards. |
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Thanks for sharing the robin. A really cute card. I bet your mom loved it and apppreciated the time you spent making something so special for her. It would mean a lot to me if my daughter would do something like that. We won't see a robin around here again for about five months. |
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Red Confetti, I love this card. I am always looking for new ideas to make my Mother cards. She loves handmade cards better than the store bought ones. Thanks for sharing this idea. I hope you don't mind if I use your idea. |
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, US, Bachelors, Landscape Architecture
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This poster was inspired by a similar example, one that was created to explain society's perception of the teaching profession. The "Teacher," like many other professions, is often stereotyped in society by those viewing it from the outside. The "Landscape Architect" is also misunderstood by those unfamiliar with the profession. In my design, I featured six different viewpoints of the Landscape Architect. These viewpoints range from the misunderstood view as a "Landscaper" to the grandiose view as a "Starchitect." The last slide sums up the reality of the LA profession, a person with an idea who implements their creativity through the medium of graphic design.
The piece received widespread attention in the U.S. when it was posted on the webpage for the American Society of Landscape Architecture on Facebook. Within a week it gained international acclaim and was also featured on the homepage of Land8Lounge, a website that it known as "The Premier Social Network for Landscape Architects."


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Steve West, of 1490 WKVT's "Live and Local," who had Odum on his show to talk about the Second Vermont Republic issue, has a post on his blog about the whole mess. Check it out.
Speaking of Live and Local, which is out of Brattleboro, they are doing a Burlington show featuring local area political bloggers/alternative media folks. VDB has more.
Check out that line up, huh? Should be interesting.
Special Guests include Alex Ball (Rip and Read), Haik Bedrosian (Burlingtonpol), Peter Freyne (Freyneland), Neil Jensen (What's the Point?), Cathy Resmer (802 Online), Bill Simmon (Candleblog), Charity Tensel (She's Right), Shay Totten (Vermont Guardian), and of course, VDB.
I hear they plan to tie me to a chair and make me watch An Inconvenient Truth. He he.


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George Zimmerman Acquitted In Death of Trayvon Martin
Re:Does anyone know (1737 comments)
Zimmerman was legally armed and presumably had his weapon concealed. Legally carrying a concealed weapon does not constitute aggression. "Instigating a confrontation" is not a criminal offense in any jurisdiction I'm aware of. If you argue with someone for example they do not get permission to punch you and slam your head into concrete.
It certainly seems like GZ is an idiot who could have avoided the situation. He could have greeted MT, introduced himself and then asked him questions. Is it only intelligent wise people who have self defense rights? I don't see proof beyond reasonable doubt that GZ broke any laws.


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Re: Diary Suggestion - MP - 110303
Released on 2012-10-18 17:00 GMT
Email-ID | 1738758 |
Date | 2011-03-03 23:16:35 |
From | firstname.lastname@example.com |
To | firstname.lastname@example.com |
List-Name | email@example.com |
From: "Marko Papic" <email@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2011 4:15:46 PM
Subject: Re: Diary Suggestion - MP - 110303
yeah, note this:
As was announced by our two presidents in December, we plan to establish a
new permanent U.S. air detachment in Poland, build missile defenses in
Poland, and as agreed at the NATO summit, develop a contingency plan in
the region.
In that line she mentions "permanent U.S. air detachment" and "missile
defenses" as two separate concepts. Which makes me think that the
"permanent" is referring to hosting of F-16s. But Obama didn't say the
F-16s would be permanent, did he? He said they would be periodic...
On 3/3/11 5:13 PM, Marko Papic wrote:
First, I am not clear if I am right... I just saw the rep -- have been
in transit to JFK.
Eugene tells me right now that the press is saying Clinton repeated the
same call for permanent BMD base that Obama said in December.
BUT, she specifically stated "U.S. air detachment". Isn't that more a
reference to F-16s than BMD? Either way, something is unclear... if she
is referring to just the BMD, then this is nothing new. But if she is
referring to U.S. air force setting up shop, then we have something
On 3/3/11 5:11 PM, Reva Bhalla wrote:
that's really interesting. why is the US making the move now?
was going to suggest something on the TUrkey leadership dynamic in the
region, but not sure if there is a trigger for that today
From: "Marko Papic" <email@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2011 4:10:02 PM
Subject: Diary Suggestion - MP - 110303
My flight boards in 5 minutes... 9 hour flight, so I can't do it.
Did Hilary Clinton just up U.S. commitment to Poland? I am unclear
what "we plan to establish a new permanent U.S. air detachment in
Poland" means, but it certainly seems to be more than the "periodic"
F-16 deployments that was offered up to Komorowski when he came to the
U.S. Looks like a good topic for the diary...
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This issue has variants.
This issue is bannered "Anniversary Celebrating Batman's 600th Appearance in Detective Comics" even though it is actually the 601st appearance in Detective Comics.
This article, appearing on the inside front cover, explains the structure of the issue: a reprint of Batman's first appearance, a reprint of the story Julius Schwartz commissioned to commemorate Batman's thirtieth anniversary, and two new stories using the same plot as the others created by the then-current creative teams of Batman and Detective Comics.
This is not a reprint of this story as originally published. Instead, it is a redrawn (traced), re-lettered, and censored copy which originally appeared in Detective Comics 387. A notable change is that the murder victim on page 2, panel 2 does not have a knife jutting out of his back, as he did in the originally-published version of this story.
New story, commissioned by Julius Schwartz in celebration of Batman's thirtieth anniversary, which re-uses the plot of "Case of the Chemical Syndicate" from Detective Comics #27. Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. The original story is 16.67 pages long; this reprint fills in the final 0.33 page with a caption box ("Several significant changes were made, of course...").
New story re-using the plot of "Case of the Chemical Syndicate" from Detective Comics #27. Story is dedicated to "Bob Kane and Bill Finger and all those others who have kept the legend alive."
Promotes the forthcoming series, Angel and the Ape (DC, 1991 series). Appears between pages 15 and 16 of the third story sequence.
Promotes Guy Gardner "solo epic" in Green Lantern (DC, 1990 series) #9-12. Appears immediately following the third story sequence and immediately prior to the Flash promo.
Promoting The Greatest Flash Stories Ever Told (DC, 1991 series) #[nn] with an image very close to the cover art for the hardcover. Appears immediately following the previous sequence and prior to the fourth story sequence.
New story re-using the plot of "Case of the Chemical Syndicate" from Detective Comics #27. The final two-page spread of this story shows Batman swinging above images of his friends and foes with the number 600 super-imposed over the Bat-Signal behind him along with two caption boxes concluding the narration from the story.
Promotes the Venom storyline, beginning in Legends of the Dark Knight (DC, 1989 series) #16. Appears between pages 6 and 7 of the fourth story sequence.
There are a number of advertisements in this issue. The first page of ads contains 20 small ads on a single page prior to page 6 of the first story sequence. Remaining ads promote Capcom's Mega Man 3 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (between pages 1 and 2 of the second story sequence), Fleer's 1991 series of baseball cards (between pages 13 and 14 of the second story sequence), Capcom's Destiny of the Emperor game for Nintendo (between the second and third story sequences), Upper Deck's 1990-91 series of hockey cards(between pages 9 and 10 of the third story sequence), personalized baseball cards from Cracker Jack (between pages 20 and 21 of the fourth story sequence), Buck Rogers XXVc Role-Playing Game and Countdown to Doomsday computer game from TSR (following the fourth story sequence), Great Eastern Conventions comic book convention in February 1991 (following the TSR ad), the Ultimate Game Club phone tipline (top half of last page in issue), the National Baseball Club Hotline (bottom half of final page), and Akklaim's Arch-Rivals: A Basketbrawl, a game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (on the back cover).
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Does the crystal geometry of the hygroscopic compound change between its anhydrous and hydrate forms? If so, how could one tell how they would differ?
Devon, The crystal form of an anhydrous form and a hydrated form must change, because the crystal lattice must accommodate water molecules. The reason that hygroscopic (thank you for not typing hydroscopic;) molecules pick up water is to lower the crystal energy. Typically one tells the difference by using X-ray diffraction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-ray_diffraction The link above is included for a more in-depth article on X-ray diffraction.
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The crystal structure of an anhydrous salt and its (one or more) hydrates are not related in a simple form. One factor is how water molecules can "pack" within the crystal structure, but just how this occurs cannot be determined by any simple model that I am aware of.
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Explosive Exchange at Gun Hearing Between Ted Cruz and Dianne Feinstein
Submitted by celeste on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 13:30Via the Weekly Standard:
"The question that I would pose to the senior senator from California is," said Cruz to Feinstein, "Would she deem it consistent with the Bill of Rights for Congress to engage in the same endeavor that we are contemplating doing with the Second Amendment in the context of the First or Fourth Amendment, namely, would she consider it constitutional for Congress to specify that the First Amendment shall apply only to the following books and shall not apply to the books that Congress has deemed outside the protection of the Bill of Rights?
Likewise, would she think that the Fourth Amendment's protection against searches and seizures could properly apply only to the following specified individuals and not to the individuals that Congress has deemed outside the protection of the Bill of Rights?
"I'm not a sixth grader," said Feinstein.
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We see the enemy before us...
These dinosaurs; Feinschtein, cronyn, shumer, and their ilk are the REASON America (you and I) are hated throughout the world and they are THE NUMBER ONE REASON why this country has/is failing.
Vote these whores out!
its 'cos I owe ya, my young friend...
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"None of these rights is absolute."
Right - "A power, privilege, or immunity guaranteed..."
(From Black's 5th)
I believe he's talking about UNguaranteed employee privileges, not rights. WAKE UP people... if you don't WORK THERE these statutory REGULATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO YOU!
This is why they are NOT TRYING TO AMEND the constitution!
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Nice job, Sen. Cruz - when you pointed out that the Senior
Senator from California was no doubt sincere and passionate in her views but had not answered your question, that really set her off . . .
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I disagree.
I think he should have cut her off within 30 seconds and said "Hold on a minute senator... we're not going to do this. If you're going to avoid my questions by pulling on the emotional heart strings of this panel I'm going to hold my questions and simply hold you in contempt of both the constitution and this committee.
Then I'm going to accuse you of treason for even introducing this bill and you can try those tactics on an independent prosecutor to see how they work.
Now I'm going to ask you one more time here and I better get a yes or no answer. Do you believe your Bill infringes on the 2nd amendment or don't you?"
(In truth... her bill DOES NOT infringe on the 2nd amendment. In fact it has NO EFFECT ON IT WHATSOEVER. - The bill is to restrict GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP OF FIREARMS.)
US Citizens are GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
The right of the "people" to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. It does not say that "citizens of the United States" are guaranteed any right or privilege to bear arms.
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"None of these rights are absolute!" Sen. Dick Durban. So,
they don't really mean anything then . . . and Feinstein: don't you get uppity with me and lecture me on the Constitution, I've read it and I'm schooled in it, except it doesn't apply here . . .
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Dick Durbin: PUBLIC ENEMY
The end of the video had Dick Durbin, D., IL, speaking in order to obfuscate the Consuitution.
A simple search of 'Richard Durbin' found a Wikipedia entry about this person, Within it is the root of what drives him. You might not like to hear or read this truth, but it is essential to realize WHO (or rather WHAT) is currently controlling Congress.
Cut-and pasted from Wikipedia:
In 1982, Durbin won the Democratic nomination for the now-eliminated 20th congressional district, which included most of Springfield. He scored a huge upset, defeating 22-year incumbent Paul Findley. As part of the decennial redistricting process, Findley's district had been redrawn to include more Democrats. Durbin's campaign emphasized unemployment and financial difficulties facing farmers, and told voters that electing him would send "a message to Washington and to President Reagan that our economic policies are not working." Durbin benefited from donations by pro-Israel groups from around the United States, in particular, concentrated support from AIPAC,[3] that had been angered by Findley's support for an American policy of a more equal treatment of the Palestinians by the Israelis.[4] Ultimately, Findley raised more money than Durbin, $582,793 to $417,635 in the year prior to the election. Durbin was reelected six times, rarely facing serious opposition, and winning more than 55% of the vote in each election except 1994.
American/Isreali Political Action Committee
The SAME ones that are in control of the SPLC
Southern Poverty Law Center
That keep harping about 'militias' and 'white people with guns'
YES, the SAME ONES that have promoted 'political correctness', and are in charge of the NEA...
In order to solve the problem, the first step is to CORRECTLY IDENTIFY the problem.
Zionists are not of a specific race or religion (90% are actually athiests, deists, or from 'other' backgrounds, and a large percentage are NOT CAUCASIAN), so any racially-motivated slurs against this argumentative FACT cannot be logically waged.
To kill a snake, you must cut off its' head. Your enemy also knows this fact. the HEAD LAW is the SUPREME law (CONSTITUTION), and their unwavering and undying GOAL is to KILL YOU ('WE THE PEOPLE of the United States').
Feinstien is a stupid, greedy, manipulated MERE woman (soon to be 'useless eater', but NOW a 'USEFUL TOOL'), but DURBIN is 'a man with a plan', and there is NO DOUBT that he controls her.
You really should study the classics, like 'The 47 Communist Planks For The Overthrow Of America', to gain understanding.
Ted Cruz is young and inexperienced (AND ALONE), and does not understand the barbaric and totalitarian nature of his ravenous and wholly evil enemies that occupy the seats of 'power and control' within the CURRENT 'United States, Incorporated'. He shall surely learn, either by THEIR hands, or by his OWN studies.
Good luck.
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Rifles and Hollow Points
Cruz should have asked Feinsteiner why DHS needs 7,000 "assault" rifles and millions of rounds of designed-to-kill hollow points bullets.
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He should have went on the attack
Calling her out on "assault rifles" "imploding bullets" "dismemberment" and all the other ridiculous shit she said.
"Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty."
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that wasn't an explosive exchange, but this would be
Cruz: Mr Chairman… if I may just pose a few simple questions to the senior senator from California… Senator Feinstein, would you agree that our Declaration of Independence set out our founding principles? That all men are creator equal?
Feinstein: (would hopefully say) Yes
Cruz: Would you also agree that it set out our founding principle that we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights and that AMONG (Cruz would stress 'among') these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
Feinstein: (would hopefully say) Yes
Cruz: Would you also agree with our founding principle that in order to secure God-given/Natural rights, governments are instituted among men and derive its just powers from the consent of the governed?
Feinstein: (would hopefully say) Yes
Cruz: It would then follow, Senator Feinstein, that you would agree with our founding principle that whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and when any Government exhibits a long train of abuses and usurpations, and I can cite many pieces of legislation whereby our Government has abrogated our rights and stepped beyond its enumerated powers, it is the people's right and duty to throw off such a despotic Government. Senator Feinstein, it is for this very reason that we have the 2nd Amendment. Yet you seem to side with George III, who engaged in many attempts to disarming the People. Are you, Senator Fenstein, agreeing with George III, that he was correct for trying to disarm the people and that our founders had no right to engage in our War of Independence from a tyrannical force?
If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.
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The second amendment is not part of NATURAL individual rights. And individual rights do not naturally extend beyond private property. Bill of Rights, in general, was advocated by ANTI-FEDERALIST PAPER authors and not by the founding fathers.
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Ummm, many of the founding
Ummm, many of the founding fathers were Anti-Federalists. Wake up! The Federalists won and we lost!!!
"It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere".
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The right to defend yourself isn't natural????
What is it then? Something granted by a king or tyrant or government?
(I know, they're all the same thing!)
If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.
James Madison
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Natural laws apply only to private property
not public property. Public property must be regulated. Therefore, carrying guns in public places IS protected by the 2nd Amendment (but that is not natural individual rights.) The limit on weapons (say the right to possess tanks, mines or stinger on private property) should be in accordance with ACTUAL daily threat you might face. I would allow further debate whether the government can put a limitation on you torturing your own animals on your own property....
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I've had my eye on that guy.
He's a STATIST tool... the only question is if he's getting paid to do it or not. It's either that or he has a vested interest in the status quo. Strictly here to provide disinformation and cloud up the issue so people have a more difficult time getting to the truth.
It's just business. Nothing moral.
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Thanks for the head's up
I couldn't believe what I read. And s/he has the nerve to call itself 'libertyfirst' - another obvious obfuscation of its true intent.
If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.
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I am waiting for the argument, not and empty rhetoric
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statist troll!
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For making false
allegation out of personal resentment is lame and unbecoming. Please pinpoint your "grievances" and I will debunk you in no time.
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Constitution, Or Declaration?
The Declaration Of Independence spells it out quite clearly.
THIS document is what caused the Constitution to be written (13 years later), and the Constitution includes a section that allows for this, as well as the 'Articles Of Confederation', in it's entirety, to be invoked as a permanent part of the Supreme Law.
DISPUTED 'NATURAL LAW' section:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
You must really HATE this one:
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.
SO, the Declaration Of Independence AND the Articles Of Confederation REALLY ARE included in this CONSTITUTION, BY LAW.
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While this video is good, and
While this video is good, and Cruz will be helpful in the Senate, be mindful that he is bought and paid for by Goldman Sachs, and most of his views are hardly libertarian.
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NATURALLY, you have links and details that allow credibility to your claim.
NO, you most likely DO NOT.
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As far as Goldman Sachs goes:
As far as Goldman Sachs goes: http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/recips.php?cycle=2012&id=D00... Now I'm not one to blow up whenever I see that Goldman Sachs donated to a particular candidate, but I don't think you can just ignore that they did.
And as far as not libertarian views: While I personally don't agree with gay marriage, I won't force my view on others, as Ted would do: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd... . This article mentions what I meant. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd... .
I met the guy last year, and didn't really care for his 'Anyone But Obama' attitude after I asked who he would support in 12.
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I guess your gibberish meant
that open support for Israel is against Libertarian idea. Right? Interesting how siding with particular group in the group-demand conflict can place one man as Libertarian and another as anti-Libertarian. But hate usually fogs the mind.
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well yeah
since israel is an illegal state built on stolen land and has an apartheid regime based on race against the native population, yes, open support for such a state is not libertarian.
inb4 you yell "antisemitic"
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INTERESTING Take!
Siding with JERUSALEM has become evil, while siding with ZIONISTS who control the 'ISRAEL' and the D.C. and N.Y. and LONDON and MOSCOW and BRUSSELS MIC cabals of power is, naturally, GOOD.
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Can you
control your wife or relatives? Can USA control North Korea, Afganistan or Karzai? With reason replaced by emotions (typically found in countries like Turkey, UK, France and Ukraine) you make empty statements. If Jews can kill god and control everybody, why cannot they control your mother?
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I voted 3 times for Cruz
The guy is like ICE. Cold and calculated, he did'nt flinch or stutter. It was a "you can't handle the truth" moment from Diane Frankenstein
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THREE Times?
When I hit myself on the head, I usually stop after the FIRST time.
You voted for him THREE TIMES.
Either you are lying, or you are stupid for stating that he was 'like ice' (or, I misunderstand this comment by you).
Fien-SHTEIN is an ICY female dog, but Cruz is not cold at all. His question seemed to be well-thought-out, but not delivered correctly; as it gave his enemies too many options to obfuscate the LAW.
Perhaps you are expressing an older American English transliteration of the usage of words, in stating that he was 'like ICE'. 'Cool as a Cucumber', or shortened to 'COOL', have been popular in the past 4 decades or so.
NAW, I don't want RAND.
I want RAND'S DAD!
The OLDEST ELECTED PRESIDENT, as of 2016, will be RON PAUL! Now THAT would be really COOL!
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My favorite time of day has always been when the sun starts heading towards the horizon. Especially when there are swirling clouds in the sky to add some color and drama. You can make the scene more dramatic by making a few simple adjustments in your camera. The next time you're enjoying a sunset take a few shots with different exposure settings. We've all taken pictures of sunsets, and I'd wager you were disappointed with the results from time to time. If you let the camera do the work for you, your image may look flat and uninspiring. That's because the camera did what it's suppose to, which is to get as close to an even exposure as possible, resulting in dull, unsaturated colors. Take control of the situation, and rescue your next image. I'm not saying you need to go to full manual mode, here is a much simpler solution. Turn your camera dial to aperture priority mode. The meter in the viewfinder or LCD will usually show a little graph ranging from -2 to +2 in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 stops depending on the camera and its current settings. Zero is considered (by the camera) to be the best, or correct exposure. Now find the exposure adjustment dial, and flick it a click or two so it reads a negative value. This is Exposure Compensation, you're telling the camera you don't want to have it decide what a good exposure is. Take the shot, you should see a difference between the shot set at zero, and your new adjustment. The colors in the sky are more saturated, but watch out, if you adjust too far, the image will become too dark, especially below the horizon. Land features like hills, trees, buildings will begin to silhouette below around -1. Sunsets where there is water like a beach or lake are a little more forgiving because light will reflect off the surface. That's it, now go out there and capture some great sunset shots, but first, take a look at a few examples.


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