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THE statement was categorical and loaded. At a phone conference in Maiduguri, Borno State, Abu Quaqa of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, told journalists that it would no longer hold peace talks with the Federal Government. In his weighty words, "Almighty God has told us repeatedly that the unbelievers will never respect the promises they made. As such, henceforth, we would never respect any proposal for dialogue. In fact, we have closed all possible doors of negotiation. We would never listen to any call for negotiations. Let the government forces do whatever they feel they can do and we too would use all the (sic) wherewithal at our disposal and do what we can."
These statements are contemptuous of the government and have grave implications. Indeed, no fewer than three persons were killed in Kano in the same week as gunmen suspected to be members of the group opened fire on a leisure spot at Sharada Phase 1 in the state capital.
Boko Haram continues to operate like a faceless group, and defeating it appears a complicated business. Violent tactics have not paid off in dealing with the group that has now made the situation trickier by foreclosing the option of dialogue. The issue becomes knottier given the recent statement by President Goodluck Jonathan that "buying off" will not be considered as an option in dealing with the notorious sect.
It was imminent that the option of dialogue would collapse because, according to the group's spokesman, "The first condition we gave was the need for unconditional release of all our members." Now that the group has foreclosed talks with the government, it remains to be seen how the government would react.
Government cannot afford to see the option of dialogue as a lost cause because it is important to engage the terrorists as a tactical move towards solving the problem. However, more imperative is the need to contain the group.
Boko Haram's position calls for a more creative approach from the government. It simply means that the government must seek fresh ways of engaging the group rather than relying on the old ways that have proved grossly ineffective.
Perhaps more than ever before, Abu Quaqa's recent statement revealed the group's guiding principle as well as its ultimate ambition. According to him, "If the government thinks arresting our members will discourage us from launching onslaught, then let them continue arresting and killing our members. We strongly believe that Almighty Allah will give us the power to catch and prosecute government forces. We are optimistic that we would dismantle this government and establish Islamic government in Nigeria. Let the Federal Government and its agents do what they can; and we in return, would also do what we can."
Should we consider this statement of intent as just an empty threat? To go by these words, the group is seeking the end of Nigeria as we know it. If before now, the group's goal appeared somewhat hazy, the recent statement is all that is needed to put things in proper perspective. This is not just a movement opposed to Western education and lifestyle as was previously believed. The group is aiming at the very heart of the country by seeking to install a theocracy in place of democracy. It is against the very foundation of the Nigerian constitution which underlines the secularity of the state.
The battle line appears to have been drawn and the government had better wake up from any delusions it might have had about this group.
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Arch Coal, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Results U.S. generator coal stockpiles reached lowest year-end level since 2006 Leer mine to increase metallurgical sales volume and reduce costs in 2014 Arch expects to significantly reduce capital spending in 2014 PR Newswire ST. LOUIS, Feb. 4, 2014 ST. LOUIS, Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today reported revenues of $719.4 million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization ("EBITDA") of $38.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. The company's results reflect a softer pricing environment for metallurgical and thermal coals than in the prior-year quarter, as well as the impact of previously disclosed rail service issues in the Powder River Basin and geological challenges encountered in Appalachia. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120727/CG47668LOGO) Earnings Highlights Quarter Ended Year Ended In $ millions, except per share 12/31/13 12/31/12 12/31/13 12/31/12 data Revenues ^1 $719.4 $867.0 $3,014.4 $3,768.1 Income (Loss) from Operations ^1 (340.7) (307.2) (663.1) (757.0) Net Income (Loss) ^2 (371.2) (295.4) (641.8) (684.0) Diluted EPS/LPS (1.75) (1.39) (3.03) (3.24) Adjusted Net Income (Loss) ^2,3 (95.1) (88.7) (229.2) (76.9) Adjusted Diluted EPS/LPS ^3 (0.45) (0.42) (1.08) (0.36) Adjusted EBITDA ^3 $38.4 $71.2 $425.9 $688.5 1/- Excludes discontinued operations. 2/- Net income (loss) attributable to ACI. 3/- Defined and reconciled under "Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures." "The December start-up of longwall operations at the Leer mine in Appalachia helped to counterbalance the impact of rail service disruptions and adverse geologic issues we faced in the fourth quarter of 2013," said John W. Eaves, Arch's president and chief executive officer. "Looking ahead, we expect the new Leer mine to deliver a strong return on our $400 million investment given its high quality and strategic access to seaborne markets." During the fourth quarter of 2013, Arch reported a net loss of $371.2 million, or $1.75 per diluted share. The fourth quarter results include a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $265.4 million, which has no impact on the company's liquidity, operating cash flow and ongoing business operations. Excluding the charge for goodwill impairment, early debt retirement, other one-time costs, non-cash accretion of acquired coal supply agreements and the related tax impacts of these items, Arch's adjusted net loss was $95.1 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013. In the prior-year quarter, Arch reported an adjusted net loss of $88.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share. Additionally, Arch recorded a $12.0 million charge in the fourth quarter of 2013 to reflect the settlement of legal claims brought by the United Mine Workers of America ("UMWA") against Arch subsequent to Patriot Coal's bankruptcy. As previously announced, Arch also completed the acquisition of the Guffey metallurgical coal reserves from Patriot Coal in December 2013 for $16.0 million. These reserves will extend the life of the Leer mine by nearly three years. 2013 Highlights "Arch achieved measurable success in 2013 by extending its strong safety track record, containing costs in key operating regions, reducing capital spending across the organization, exercising disciplined liquidity management, monetizing non-strategic thermal coal mines and completing a new metallurgical coal mine in West Virginia," said Eaves. "However, due to a soft market environment particularly for metallurgical coal, Arch's earnings decreased in 2013 compared to a year ago." For full year 2013, revenues totaled $3.0 billion on coal sales of 140 million tons. The company generated adjusted EBITDA of $426.0 million in 2013 compared with $688.5 million in 2012. Arch also reported an adjusted net loss of $229.2 million, or $1.08 per share, in 2013. Of particular note, Arch divested its Canyon Fuel subsidiary for $422.7 million in cash in August 2013. The company recorded a total gain of $120.3 million on the sale, and anticipates cumulative capital and administrative cost savings of more than $200 million during the next four years due to the divestiture of those assets. "Arch's achievements during 2013 helped advance the company's long-term strategy of re-aligning the portfolio to focus on core assets with the best return potential," said Eaves. "One such core asset is the Leer mine, which will upgrade and expand our Appalachian metallurgical coal platform. That platform, combined with our strong Powder River Basin franchise, creates a compelling long-term value proposition for shareholders – one that provides diversity to manage the volatility in the industry as well as significant growth potential as coal markets correct." Financial Items In December of 2013, Arch completed the tender of its $600 million senior unsecured notes due 2016. To redeem the notes, Arch successfully issued $350 million in senior secured second lien notes due 2019 and increased its secured first lien term loan due 2018 by $300 million. Arch also amended its senior secured revolving credit facility to relax certain financial covenants and eliminate others while providing the company with further flexibility during the term of that facility. As of Dec. 31, 2013, Arch had total available liquidity of $1.4 billion, of which $1.2 billion was in cash and short-term interest-bearing securities. "The financing transactions completed during the fourth quarter enhanced Arch's liquidity and eliminated debt maturities until 2018 without increasing our cost of capital," said John T. Drexler, Arch's senior vice president and chief financial officer. "At the same time, we have maintained a significant portion of our capital structure in pre-payable debt financing, which will allow Arch to de-lever as coal markets correct." Core Values Arch delivered its second-best safety performance in company history with a 2013 total incident rate that was nearly 20 percent lower than its 2012 rate. The company's 2013 lost-time incident rate also outperformed the national coal industry average by more than three times. In addition, Arch achieved its second-best environmental performance in 2013, with a 30 percent improvement compared with its 2012 rate. Arch subsidiaries attained numerous awards for excellence, and achieved several notable milestones, in pursuit of the company's core values. Arch earned more than 30 safety and environmental honors in 2013, including two prestigious national Sentinels of Safety awards. Major safety milestones were achieved by the West Elk mine in Colorado, which operated 2 million employee hours without a lost-time incident, as well as the Coal Creek mine in Wyoming and the Hazard complex in Kentucky, which each completed 1 million employee hours without a lost-time incident. "I would like to congratulate our employees for achieving strong safety and environmental performances in 2013," said Paul A. Lang, Arch's executive vice president and chief operating officer. "We made measured progress in driving down incident rates, and our efforts to achieve the ultimate goal of operating without an environmental violation or reportable safety incident will continue." Operational Results "Arch successfully delivered on its cost containment and capital constraint goals for 2013, despite a challenging fourth quarter operating environment," said Lang. "Specifically, we reduced costs per ton in our key regions, the Powder River Basin and Appalachia, and significantly lowered our capital expenditures by close to $100 million from 2012 levels." Arch Coal, Inc. 4Q13 3Q13 FY13 FY12 Tons sold (in 32.3 38.3 139.6 140.7 millions) Average sales price per $19.91 $19.54 $20.85 $25.90 ton Cash cost per ton $18.10 $16.51 $17.76 $20.49 Cash margin per ton $1.81 $3.03 $3.09 $5.41 Total operating cost per $21.10 $19.37 $20.91 $24.17 ton Operating margin per ton ($1.19) $0.17 ($0.06) $1.73 Consolidated results may not tie to regional breakout due to exclusion of other assets, rounding. Operating results include Canyon Fuel subsidiary through transaction close. Operating cost per ton includes depreciation, depletion and amortization per ton. Amounts reflected in this table have been adjusted for certain transactions. For a description of adjustments, refer to the regional schedule at http://investor.archcoal.com Arch earned $1.81 per ton in consolidated cash margin in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared with $3.03 per ton in the third quarter. Consolidated sales price per ton increased 2 percent over the same time period, while consolidated cash cost per ton increased 10 percent, primarily reflecting the impact of rail disruptions in the company's Powder River Basin segment. For full year 2013, Arch earned consolidated cash margin of $3.09 per ton versus $5.41 per ton in the prior year. Consolidated 2013 sales price per ton declined versus 2012 levels, due to lower pricing on metallurgical and export thermal coal sales and a larger percentage of lower-priced tons in the company's volume mix. The lower annual sales price per ton was partially offset by a decrease in the company's consolidated cash cost per ton over the same time period, due to strong cost control measures in the Powder River Basin and Appalachian segments. Powder River Basin 4Q13 3Q13 FY13 FY12 Tons sold (in millions) 26.4 31.5 111.7 104.4 Average sales price per ton $12.28 $12.26 $12.44 $13.61 Cash cost per ton $11.37 $10.20 $10.65 $11.19 Cash margin per ton $0.91 $2.06 $1.79 $2.42 Total operating cost per ton $12.90 $11.68 $12.18 $12.79 Operating margin per ton ($0.62) $0.58 $0.26 $0.82 Operating cost per ton includes depreciation, depletion and amortization per ton. Amounts reflected in this table have been adjusted for certain transactions. In the Powder River Basin, Arch recorded a cash margin of $0.91 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared with $2.06 per ton in the third quarter. While the company's fourth quarter 2013 sales price per ton was comparable to the third quarter, cash cost per ton increased, driven by the impact of lower-than-planned shipment levels stemming from rail service issues on the Joint Line as well as higher maintenance expense. For full year 2013, Arch earned a cash margin of $1.79 per ton in the Powder River Basin versus $2.42 per ton in 2012. Annual sales price per ton in 2013 declined 9 percent versus the prior year, driven by softer pricing on domestic and export tons. Annual cash cost per ton decreased 5 percent over the same time period, due to operating efficiencies and successful cost control initiatives at the company's mines in the region. Appalachia 4Q13 3Q13 FY13 FY12 Tons sold (in millions) 3.5 3.3 14.2 18.6 Average sales price per ton $69.54 $73.71 $73.07 $85.06 Cash cost per ton $67.41 $67.99 $67.00 $69.46 Cash margin per ton $2.13 $5.72 $6.07 $15.60 Total operating cost per $80.36 $82.03 $81.27 $84.09 ton Operating margin per ton ($10.82) ($8.32) ($8.20) $0.97 Operating cost per ton includes depreciation, depletion and amortization per ton. Amounts reflected in this table have been adjusted for certain transactions. In Appalachia, Arch earned a cash margin of $2.13 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared with $5.72 per ton in the third quarter. Sales price per ton decreased 6 percent over the same time period, due to a larger percentage of lower-priced thermal tons in Arch's regional volume mix. The fourth quarter 2013 cash cost per ton decreased slightly versus the prior-quarter period, as strong cost control at several operations more than offset the impact of geological challenges at the Mountain Laurel mine. For full year 2013, Arch earned a cash margin of $6.07 per ton in Appalachia compared with $15.60 per ton in 2012. Annual sales volumes in 2013 declined more than 4 million tons when compared with 2012, with the majority of the reduction representing thermal tons from operations that were idled in response to soft market conditions. Annual sales price per ton decreased over the same time period, driven by lower pricing on metallurgical and thermal tons. Annual cash cost decreased by $2.46 per ton in 2013 versus 2012, benefitting from successful cost control in the region. Bituminous Thermal 4Q13 3Q13 FY13 FY12 Tons sold (in 2.4 3.5 13.7 17.7 millions) Average sales price $32.17 $33.74 $35.12 $36.35 per ton* Cash cost per ton* $20.65 $24.49 $24.57 $23.89 Cash margin per ton $11.52 $9.25 $10.55 $12.46 Total operating cost $25.51 $29.17 $29.36 $28.41 per ton* Operating margin per $6.66 $4.57 $5.76 $7.94 ton *Sales prices and costs in the region are presented f.o.b. point for domestic customers. Operating results include Canyon Fuel subsidiary through transaction close. Operating cost per ton includes depreciation, depletion and amortization per ton. Amounts reflected in this table have been adjusted for certain transactions. In the Bituminous Thermal segment, fourth quarter 2013 cash margin per ton increased 25 percent versus the third quarter. Sales price per ton declined 5 percent over the same time period, but was more than offset by a 16 percent decline in cash cost per ton, attributable to a strong performance at West Elk and the effect of the divestiture of the company's Canyon Fuel Utah subsidiary in August 2013. For full year 2013, cash margin in the Bituminous Thermal segment totaled $10.55 per ton versus $12.46 per ton in 2012. The sale of the company's Utah operations in August 2013 impacted the comparison of results. Annual sales price per ton in 2013 decreased versus 2012, partially driven by lower pricing on export tons. Cash cost per ton increased marginally over the same time period, primarily due to a strong performance by the Utah operations during 2012. Market Trends Domestic thermal coal market fundamentals improved over the course of 2013. According to internal estimates, U.S. coal consumption for power generation rose by more than 35 million tons in 2013, while U.S. coal production totaled 984 million tons, the first time since 1993 that domestic coal supplies fell below the 1-billion-ton mark. As a result, U.S. power generator coal stockpiles fell meaningfully over the course of the year, and reached the lowest year-end level since 2006 of approximately 148 million tons. Arch expects U.S. thermal coal markets to tighten further in 2014, with favorable weather trends and healthier economic activity driving increased power demand. In addition, elevated natural gas prices compared with prior years should ensure that western coals – as well as most eastern coals – are competitively priced for power generation. Even with growth in U.S. coal supply, Arch projects additional drawdown on coal stockpiles during 2014. If such a drop in stockpiles occurs, coal inventories at thermal customers would fall to levels not seen since 2005. While thermal markets are gaining momentum, global metallurgical coal markets remain weak. However, seaborne metallurgical prices are likely at unsustainably low levels, making it difficult to justify ongoing and new capital investment. While new global metallurgical coal supply entered the market during 2013 and must be absorbed, incremental production increases going forward should be largely offset by rationalization of higher-cost metallurgical supply. These trends should tighten metallurgical markets in the future. 2014 Plans 2014 2015 Tons $ per ton Tons $ per ton Sales Volume (in millions tons) Thermal 124.0 - 134.0 Met 7.5 - 8.5 Total 131.5 - 142.5 Powder River Basin Committed, Priced 91.2 $13.18 52.4 $13.78 Committed, Unpriced 8.0 8.6 Total Committed 99.2 61.0 Average Cash Cost $10.70 - $11.00 Appalachia Committed, Priced Thermal 5.0 $57.07 1.9 $57.75 Committed, Unpriced Thermal 0.3 - Committed, Priced 3.5 $84.84 1.4 $87.01 Metallurgical Committed, Unpriced 0.7 0.2 Metallurgical Total Committed 9.5 3.5 Average Cash Cost $63.00 - $67.00 Bituminous Thermal Committed, Priced 3.9 $36.20 2.5 $38.95 Committed, Unpriced 0.6 - Total Committed 4.5 2.5 Average Cash Cost $25.00 - $28.00 Corporate (in $ millions) D,D&A $430 - $460 S,G&A $122 - $130 Interest Expense $385 - $395 Capital Expenditures $180 - $200 "Looking ahead, we will remain focused on what we can control – costs, capital spending and sales commitments," said Eaves. "Our goal in 2014 will be to once again tighten our belts to reduce cash outflow further and increase operational efficiencies. In addition, we will continue to evaluate ways to strengthen and optimize our asset portfolio. With signs that a rebound in U.S. thermal coal demand and pricing may be forthcoming, we are managing our operations in a manner that will enable us to benefit from that rebound as it occurs." Arch expects to sell between 124 million and 134 million tons into thermal markets during 2014. The company also expects to ship between 7.5 million and 8.5 million tons into coking coal and pulverized coal injection (PCI) markets during this calendar year. That range reflects the impact of metallurgical coal production reductions and cutbacks made in 2013, offset by incremental longwall production from the Leer mine. Currently, Arch anticipates that 2014 costs in the Powder River Basin will be slightly higher than 2013 levels, offset by lower estimated costs in Appalachia. Arch also expects a reduction in general and administrative expenses in 2014 versus 2013 levels. Capital expenditures totaled $297 million in 2013, which was nearly $100 million less than the company spent in 2012. For 2014, Arch currently expects capital spending of less than $200 million, inclusive of $75 million for scheduled payments for land reserve additions. A conference call regarding Arch Coal's fourth quarter and full year 2013 financial results will be webcast live today at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call can be accessed via the "investor" section of the Arch Coal website (http://investor.archcoal.com). U.S.-based Arch Coal, Inc. is one of the world's top coal producers for the global steel and power generation industries, serving customers in 25 countries on five continents. Its network of mining complexes is the most diversified in the United States, spanning every major coal basin in the nation. The company controls more than 5 billion tons of high-quality metallurgical and thermal coal reserves, with access to all major railroads, inland waterways and a growing number of seaborne trade channels. For more information, visit www.archcoal.com. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," or "will." Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, particular uncertainties arise from changes in the demand for our coal by the domestic electric generation industry; from legislation and regulations relating to the Clean Air Act and other environmental initiatives; from operational, geological, permit, labor and weather-related factors; from fluctuations in the amount of cash we generate from operations; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different than those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. For a description of some of the risks and uncertainties that may affect our future results, you should see the risk factors described from time to time in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Arch Coal, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended December Year Ended December 31, 31, 2013 2012 2013 2012 (Unaudited) Revenues $ 719,386 $ 867,034 $3,014,357 $3,768,126 Costs, expenses and other operating Cost of sales 668,483 740,793 2,663,136 3,155,099 Depreciation, depletion and 98,841 117,580 426,442 492,211 amortization Amortization of acquired sales (1,870) (2,628) (9,457) (25,189) contracts, net Change in fair value of coal derivatives and coal 5,792 13,237 7,845 (16,590) trading activities, net Asset impairment and mine closure - 15,743 220,879 539,182 costs Goodwill 265,423 214,889 265,423 330,680 impairment Contract settlement resulting - 58,335 - 58,335 from Patriot Coal bankruptcy Reduction in accrual related to - - - (79,532) acquired litigation Selling, general and administrative 37,137 34,994 133,448 134,299 expenses Other operating (13,742) (18,751) (30,218) (63,357) income, net 1,060,064 1,174,192 3,677,498 4,525,138 Loss from (340,678) (307,158) (663,141) (757,012) operations Interest expense, net Interest expense (95,813) (88,405) (381,267) (317,615) Interest and 1,854 1,905 6,603 5,473 investment income (93,959) (86,500) (374,664) (312,142) Nonoperating expense Net loss resulting from early (42,921) (4,626) (42,921) (23,668) retirement and refinancing of debt Loss from continuing operations before (477,558) (398,284) (1,080,726) (1,092,822) income taxes Benefit from income (104,764) (91,251) (335,498) (353,907) taxes Loss from continuing (372,794) (307,033) (745,228) (738,915) operations Income from discontinued 1,580 11,610 103,396 55,228 operations, net of tax Net loss (371,214) (295,423) (641,832) (683,687) Less: Net income attributable - - - (268) to noncontrolling interest Net loss attributable to Arch $(371,214) $(295,423) $ (641,832) $ (683,955) Coal, Inc. Loss from continuing operations Basic loss per $ (1.76) $ (1.45) $ $ common share (3.52) (3.50) Diluted loss per $ (1.76) $ (1.45) $ $ common share (3.52) (3.50) Net Loss attributable to Arch Coal, Inc. Basic loss per $ (1.75) $ (1.39) $ $ common share (3.03) (3.24) Diluted loss per $ (1.75) $ (1.39) $ $ common share (3.03) (3.24) Basic weighted average shares 212,136 212,048 212,098 211,381 outstanding Diluted weighted average shares 212,136 212,048 212,098 211,381 outstanding Dividends declared $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.12 $ 0.20 per common share Adjusted EBITDA (A) $ 38,359 $ 71,195 $ 425,922 $ 688,454 Adjusted diluted $ $ loss per common $ (0.45) $ (0.42) (1.08) (0.36) share (A) (A) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted diluted Loss per common share are defined and reconciled under "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" later in this release. Arch Coal, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) December 31, 2013 2012 (Unaudited) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 911,099 $ 784,622 Restricted cash - 3,453 Short term investments 248,414 234,305 Trade accounts receivable 198,020 247,539 Other receivables 31,553 84,541 Inventories 264,161 365,424 Prepaid royalties 8,083 11,416 Deferred income taxes 49,144 67,360 Coal derivative assets 14,851 22,975 Other current assets 56,746 92,469 Total current assets 1,782,071 1,914,104 Property, plant and equipment, net 6,734,286 7,337,098 Other assets Prepaid royalties 87,577 87,773 Goodwill - 265,423 Equity investments 221,456 242,215 Other noncurrent assets 164,803 160,164 Total other assets 473,836 755,575 Total assets $8,990,193 $10,006,777 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 176,142 $ 224,418 Coal derivative liabilities 12 1,737 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 278,575 318,018 Current maturities of debt 33,493 32,896 Total current liabilities 488,222 577,069 Long-term debt 5,118,002 5,085,879 Asset retirement obligations 402,713 409,705 Accrued pension benefits 7,111 67,630 Accrued postretirement benefits other than 39,255 45,086 pension Accrued workers' compensation 78,062 81,629 Deferred income taxes 413,546 664,182 Other noncurrent liabilities 190,033 221,030 Total liabilities 6,736,944 7,152,210 Stockholders' equity Common Stock 2,141 2,141 Paid-in capital 3,038,613 3,026,823 Treasury stock, at cost (53,848) (53,848) Accumulated deficit (771,349) (104,042) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 37,692 (16,507) Total stockholders' equity 2,253,249 2,854,567 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $8,990,193 $10,006,777 Arch Coal, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2013 2012 (Unaudited) Operating activities Net loss $(641,832) $(683,687) Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 447,704 525,508 Amortization of acquired sales contracts, net (9,457) (25,189) Amortization relating to financing activities 24,789 20,238 Prepaid royalties expensed 13,706 22,650 Employee stock-based compensation expense 11,790 11,822 Amortization of premiums on debt securities held 3,680 - Gain on sale of Canyon Fuel (120,321) - Asset impairment and noncash mine closure costs 220,879 531,234 Goodwill impairment 265,423 330,680 Net loss resulting from early retirement of debt and 42,921 23,668 financing activities Changes in: Receivables 62,881 113,531 Inventories 44,635 9,468 Coal derivative assets and liabilities 3,606 (13,158) Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other (77,521) (171,580) current liabilities Income taxes, net (4,520) 27,545 Deferred income taxes (263,099) (336,036) Asset retirement obligations 17,432 (42,531) Other 13,046 (11,359) Cash provided by operating activities 55,742 332,804 Investing activities Capital expenditures (296,984) (395,225) Minimum royalty payments (14,947) (13,269) Proceeds from dispositions of property, plant and 10,790 22,825 equipment Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions 34,919 - Proceeds from sale of Canyon Fuel 422,663 - Purchases of short term investments (213,726) (236,862) Proceeds from sales of short term investments 194,537 1,754 Investments in and advances to affiliates (15,260) (17,758) Purchase of noncontrolling interest - (17,500) Change in restricted cash 3,453 6,869 Cash provided by (used in) investing 125,445 (649,166) activities Financing activities Proceeds from term loan 294,000 1,633,500 Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 350,000 359,753 Payments to retire debt (629,172) (452,934) Payments on term loan (17,250) (7,625) Net decrease in borrowings under lines of credit - (481,300) Net payments on other debt (6,324) (682) Debt financing costs (20,489) (50,568) Dividends paid (25,475) (42,440) Proceeds from exercise of options under incentive - 5,131 plans Cash provided by (used in) financing (54,710) 962,835 activities Increase in cash and cash equivalents 126,477 646,473 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 784,622 138,149 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 911,099 $ 784,622 Arch Coal, Inc. and Subsidiaries Schedule of Consolidated Debt (In thousands) December 31, December 31, 2013 2012 (Unaudited) Term loan due 2018 ($1.93 billion and $1.65 $ 1,906,975 $ 1,627,384 billion face value, respectively) 8.75% senior notes ($600.0 million face value) — 590,999 due 2016 7.00% senior notes due 2019 at par 1,000,000 1,000,000 9.875% senior notes ($375.0 million face value) 362,358 360,042 due 2019 8.00% senior secured notes due 2019 at par 350,000 — 7.25% senior notes due 2020 at par 500,000 500,000 7.25% senior notes due 2021 at par 1,000,000 1,000,000 Other 32,162 40,350 5,151,495 5,118,775 Less: current maturities of debt 33,493 32,896 Long-term debt $ 5,118,002 $ 5,085,879 Calculation of net debt Total debt $ 5,151,495 $ 5,118,775 Less liquid assets Cash and cash equivalents 911,099 784,622 Short term investments 248,414 234,305 1,159,513 1,018,927 Net debt $ 3,991,982 $ 4,099,848 Arch Coal, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures (In thousands, except per share data) Included in the accompanying release, we have disclosed certain non-GAAP measures as defined by Regulation G. The following reconciles these items to net income and cash flows as reported under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to the Company before the effect of net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and the amortization of acquired sales contracts. Adjusted EBITDA may also be adjusted for items that may not reflect the trend of future results. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and condition. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, nor as an alternative to net income, income items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant in understanding and assessing our financial from operations, cash flows from operations or as a measure of our profitability, liquidity or performance under generally accepted accounting principles. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA presents a useful measure of our ability to incur and service debt based on ongoing operations. Furthermore, analogous measures are used by industry analysts to evaluate our operating performance. In addition, acquisition related expenses are excluded to make results more comparable between periods. Investors should be aware that our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. The table below shows how we calculate Adjusted EBITDA. Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 2012 Continuing Discontinued Total Continuing Discontinued Total Operations Operations Company Operations Operations Company (Unaudited) Net income $(372,794) $ 1,580 $ $(307,033) $ 11,610 $ (loss) (371,214) (295,423) Income tax (benefit) (104,764) 3,063 (101,701) (91,251) 12,897 (78,354) expense Interest 93,959 - 93,959 86,500 6 86,506 expense, net Depreciation, 98,841 - 98,841 117,580 8,256 125,836 depletion and amortization Amortization of acquired (1,870) - (1,870) (2,628) - (2,628) sales contracts, net Earnings before Interest, (286,628) 4,643 (281,985) (196,832) 32,769 (164,063) Taxes and DD&A (EBITDA) Adjustments: Asset impairment and - - - 15,743 - 15,743 mine closure costs Goodwill 265,423 - 265,423 214,889 - 214,889 impairment Settlement of UMWA legal 12,000 - 12,000 - - - claims Other nonoperating 42,921 - 42,921 4,626 - 4,626 expenses Total adjustments, 320,344 - 320,344 235,258 - 235,258 pre-tax Adjusted $ 33,716 $ 4,643 $ $ 38,426 $ 32,769 $ EBITDA 38,359 71,195 Year Ended December 31, 2013 2012 Continuing Discontinued Total Continuing Discontinued Total Operations Operations Company Operations Operations Company (Unaudited) Net income $(745,228) $ 103,396 $ $(738,915) $ 55,228 $ (loss) (641,832) (683,687) Income tax (benefit) (335,498) 49,092 (286,406) (353,907) 20,190 (333,717) expense Interest 374,664 26 374,690 312,142 6 312,148 expense, net Depreciation, 426,442 21,262 447,704 492,211 33,297 525,508 depletion and amortization Amortization of acquired (9,457) - (9,457) (25,189) - (25,189) sales contracts, net Earnings before Interest, (289,077) 173,776 (115,301) (313,658) 108,721 (204,937) Taxes and DD&A (EBITDA) Asset impairment and 220,879 - 220,879 539,182 129 539,311 mine closure costs Goodwill and other intangible 265,423 - 265,423 330,680 - 330,680 asset impairment Settlement of UMWA legal 12,000 - 12,000 - - - claims Other nonoperating 42,921 - 42,921 23,668 - 23,668 expenses Net income attributable to - - - (268) - (268) noncontrolling interest Total adjustments, 541,223 - 541,223 893,262 129 893,391 pre-tax Adjusted $ 252,146 $ 173,776 $ $ 579,604 $108,850 $ EBITDA 425,922 688,454 Adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per share Adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per common share are adjusted for the after-tax impact of acquisition related costs and are not measures of financial performance in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. We believe that adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per common share better reflect the trend of our future results by excluding items relating to significant transactions. The adjustments made to arrive at these measures are significant in understanding and assessing our financial condition. Therefore, adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per share should not be considered in isolation, nor as an alternative to net loss or diluted loss per common share under generally accepted accounting principles. Three Months Ended Year Ended December December 31, 31, 2013 2012 2013 2012 (Unaudited) Net loss $ attributable $(371,214) $(295,423) (641,832) $(683,955) to Arch Coal Sales contract (1,870) (2,628) (9,457) (25,189) amortization Other adjustment items 320,344 235,258 541,223 893,391 listed above Tax impact (42,342) (25,905) (119,127) (261,166) of adjustments Adjusted net loss (95,082) (88,698) (229,193) (76,919) attributable to Arch Coal Diluted weighted 212,136 212,048 212,098 211,381 average shares outstanding Diluted loss per share (1.75) (1.39) (3.03) (3.24) attributable to Arch Coal Sales contract (0.01) (0.01) (0.04) (0.12) amortization Other 1.51 1.11 2.55 4.23 adjustments Tax impact (0.20) (0.12) (0.56) (1.23) of adjustments Adjusted $ $ $ diluted loss (0.45) $ (0.42) (1.08) (0.36) per share SOURCE Arch Coal, Inc. Website: http://www.archcoal.com Contact: Jennifer Beatty, Vice President, Investor Relations, 314/994-2781
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It's interesting, but from a practical standpoint, there are some things that are really glaring in the design.
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In a photoshoot depicting elephants in captivity, actress Celina Jaitley has backed PETA`s campaign to raise awareness on animal cruelty. The ad, shot by photographer Rakesh Shrestha, is one in a series of photo campaigns endorsed by Bollywood stars. Celebrities who`ve previously posed for PETA include Jiah Khan and Malaika Arora.
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he is scared and too busy defending himself...you would be too....maybe he did condemn and its not reported in this story, dont jump to conclusions so soon.
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Vali is from Afghanistan and yes technically he has most probably been living under a rock, Afghans are one of the bitterest critics of the United States, so this is not surprising, the FBI should loo more »
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Indian soldiers have raped thousands of Kashmiri women in order to humiliate them into submission and Clinton and the US has instead called India a Champion of Democracy, really?....wow! Read HRW an more »
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Since a long time i'm trying to switch to linux for my 3D works with Maya and Shake ! at this time i'm stick with XP . XP is not rock stable , but it works ! And here is my problem ...
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Can't install the nvidia Driver ! I 've read religiousy the instruction from nvidia in the install section , i follow it ( yum update , kernel devel .... ) . And this crasy driver always find something missing ...
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Using fMRI scanners, which allow scientists to examine how the brain operates, the research, led by Dr Katja Wiech and Dr Raffael Kalisch, showed that when people feel that they can control their pain, an area of their prefrontal cortex associated with a feeling of security is activated. The findings are published in the Journal of Neuroscience today and have been welcomed by the Expert Patients Programme.
More significantly, the team went on to show that when faced with pain beyond their control, people who tend to feel more in control of their own lives show a lower response in the prefrontal cortex, indicating that they are less effective in coping with pain than those who don't expect to have control.
"Patients with persistent pain report that often it is not the pain itself that makes their situation unbearable, but the fact that there is nothing they can do against it which makes them feel helpless," explains Dr Wiech. "Unfortunately, this feeling of uncontrollability in turn tends to worsen the pain. On the other hand, teaching persistent pain patients psychological coping strategies to handle their pain usually does help reduce its effects."
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In circular saws, especially of the so-called cold type, for steel and nonferrous metals, there is a certain play in the gear drive or power transmission between the prime mover such as an electric motor and the saw blade proper. Especially during the start and during the completion of a sawing operation such play causes a temporary stopping of the blade. To avoid such play a brake mechanism with blade engaging brake shoes is provided which is energized and de-energized in response to the current consumption of the electric saw drive motor or in response to position responsive switch means, whereby the brake is effective during the start and during the stopping of the saw blade.
1. An apparatus for avoiding play in the drive mechanism of a circular saw, including electric motor means for operating a circular saw blade, comprising brake means, support means supporting said brake means for cooperation with said circular saw blade, power operating means operatively connected to said brake means, sensing means connected to sense the operating status of said circular saw blade, and control means operatively associated with said power operating means and to said sensing means for operating said brake means in response to the instantaneous operating status of said saw blade.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising housing means, means operatively connecting said support means to said housing means, said support means comprising a first support member secured to said connecting means and extending on one side of the saw blade, a second support member secured to said first member so as to extend across said saw blade, and a third support member secured to said second support member so as to extend opposite the first support member on the other side of the saw blade, said brake means comprising a first brake unit supported by said first support member for cooperation with said one side of said saw blade, and a second brake unit supported by said third support member on the other side of said saw blade for cooperation with said first brake unit, said power operating means comprising piston cylinder drive means operatively connected to said second brake unit to press the latter against said saw blade.
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said sensing means are responsive to the current consumption of said electric motor means so that the brake action is effective when the current consumption is below a predetermined level and so that the brake action is ineffective when the current consumption is above said predetermined level.
4. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising cam operated limit switch means and cam means operatively arranged relative to the path of feed advance of said saw blade, said control means being responsive to said cam operated limit switch means for controlling said power operating means.
5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said first brake unit comprises brake shoe means, guide means operatively connecting said brake shoe means to said first support member, and means for adjusting and locking said brake shoe means in a predetermined position relative to said saw blade.
6. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said second brake unit comprises brake shoe means, guide means operatively connecting said brake shoe means to said third support member, and means operatively securing said power operating means between said brake shoe means and a fixed point for pressing said brake shoe means against said saw blade.
7. The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising adjustment means operatively arranged between said third support member and said guide means whereby the latter are adjustable in their position relative to said third support member, and spring means interposed between said brake shoe means and said guide means, said spring means tending to return said brake shoe means into an inoperative position against the force of said power operating means.
8. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising guide means for supporting said first and second brake units, said first and second brake units including brake linings, said guide means comprising duct means for supplying a cooling medium through the brake linings.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising guide means for said support means, adjustment means operatively connected to said support means for adjusting the latter along said guide means to accommodate saw blades of different diameters.
10. The apparatus of claim 9, further comprising locking means operatively interposed between said guide means and said support means for locking the support means in an adjusted position.
The present invention relates to an apparatus for avoiding play in the drive of a circular saw. More particularly, the invention is especially suitable for saws for cutting steel and nonferrous metals, wherein high speed steel circular saw blades are used. Generally such circular saws do not comprise so-called braced transmissions, namely, transmissions operating without any play. Therefore, when the cut is started, that is, when only one or two teeth of the circular saw blade engage the workpiece, the disadvantage occurs, that the rotation of the saw blade relative to the workpiece comes temporarily to a standstill. Further rotation of the saw blade occurs only when the drive continues, when all play between the flanks of the gear teeth has been eliminated and when all shafts are subject to a torsion corresponding to the force to be transmitted. The rotation of the saw blade continues to the end of the operation until only one tooth remains in engagement with the workpiece or at the very beginning of a cutting operation, no saw tooth is in engagement with the workpiece. At these points of operation all torsion spring forces in the gear shaft are relaxed and the play between the flanks of the gear teeth is re-established so that the circular saw blade turns faster for a short circumferential length until the next tooth engages the workpiece and the just described sequence begins over again.
It is evident from the just described operation that the saw blade teeth newly engaging the workpiece strike the latter with great force. If, in the course of the further feed advance of the saw three, four, or more teeth simultaneously engage the workpiece, the restoring moment of the circular saw blade resulting from the cutting forces, becomes so large that all gear teeth and bearing plays are eliminated so that all shaft torques are maintained, whereby a uniform sawing takes place without and "hammering action" . When the workpiece is almost cut through the fewer and fewer teeth engage the workpiece, the above described disadvantage occurs again.
The just described "hammering" is not necessarily damaging to the teeth of circular saw blades made of high speed steel or which include so-called inserted teeth of high speed steel. However, if one used in such machines hard metal or carbide tipped saw blades, it is quite possible that fragments of the hard metal teeth split off or that these teeth entirely break out of their soldering or brazing joints, thereby making the entire blade useless.
Because of this problem, circular saw machines that are made for use with carbide tipped blades, are manufactured with braced gear transmissions which are completely free of any blade. There are several approaches to produce such a braced transmission but all are rather involved and hence substantially more expensive than a normal gear transmission.
In view of the above, it is the aim of the invention to achieve the following objects, singly or in combination:
to avoid the disadvantages of the prior art, more specifically, to modify a conventional cold circular saw for steel and non-ferrous metal so that any play in its drive transmission may be compensated by an attachment brake which may be connected to conventional saws.
to provide a circular saw which makes it possible to use carbide tipped circular saw blades without the need for a so-called braced saw gear transmission, thereby substantially reducing the costs for such machines;
to provide a saw-blade brake which is effective at the beginning of a sawing operation as well as the end of a sawing operation;
to provide a saw blade brake which is operated in response to the current consumption of the electric drive motor of the saw; and
to provide a saw blade brake which is activated and deactivated by position responsive switch means operated by the feed advance of the saw.
According to the invention there is provided a saw blade brake which is effective during the starting of a cut, as well as during the termination of a cut. According to the invention the circular saw blade may be subjected to a brake action only during the starting and termination of the sawing operation. For this purpose an apparatus is additionally secured to the saw sled or carriage so that the saw blade is positioned between two brake shoes. One brake shoe is adjustable in its position, for example, by hand and may be brought to a position substantially contacting the saw blade. The other brake shoe may be power operated, for example, by hydraulic means and only during the starting and termination of a sawing operation. The switching on and off of the brake shoe operating power means such as a hydraulic piston cylinder arrangement may be accomplished in one embodiment in response to the current consumption of the drive motor of the sawing machine, whereby a braking action is effective when the current is low or below a certain threshold, and whereby the braking action is switched off when the current is large or above a certain threshold level.
According to another embodiment the same function may be accomplished by employing cam operated switches responsive to the feed advance of the saw blade supporting sled or carriage to provide a signal at the very start of a sawing operation and a further signal when several saw teeth are engaging the workpiece. Similarly, further switches are provided to sense the approach of the saw carriage to a position where the sawing operation is about to be terminated and where the operation is terminated in fact.
In order that the invention may be clearly understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 shows a side view of the circular saw blade with a saw gear box illustrated behind the blade by dash-dotted lines, whereby the apparatus according to the invention is secured to the gear box of the saw;
FIG. 2 shows a view in the direction of the arrow I in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view through the apparatus according to the invention along section line II--II in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a circuit arrangement for sensing the saw motor current for activating and deactivating the brake operating means; and
FIG. 5 is a circuit arrangement wherein cam responsive limit switches are employed for the activation and deactivation of the brake power operating means.
According to FIG. 1 the circular saw blade 3 which is merely shown by a dash-dotted line representing the outer circumference of its teeth, is secured by means of screws to the saw shaft 2 driven through the gear box 1. The shaft 2 and the bear box 1 are only illustrated by dash-dotted lines to provide background information so to speak. The saw supporting sled or carriage 12 is supported for guided movement along dove tailed guide means 5 supported on the mounting 4 also shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The sled 12 may be adjusted in its position along the guide means 5 by means of an adjustment screw 8 and a spindle 7 rotatable by a hand wheel 6. The sled 12 may be secured in an adjusted position by means of hand levers 11 operating the clamping pieces 10 through threaded spindles 9.
FIG. 2 shows a support member 13 welded to the support sled or carriage 12. The support member 13 reaches above and across the saw blade 3. A further support member 14 reaches radially inwardly relative to the saw blade and on the side opposite to the support sled 12. The support member 14 may, for example, be bolted and pinned to the support member or cross piece 13, please also see FIGS. 1 and 3.
Referring to FIG. 3, the support member or carriage 12 which extends laterally away from the dovetail guide 5, is provided with two threaded holes 15 and 16. A threaded bushing 19 and 20 is screwed into each of the threaded holes 15 and 16. Each bushing 19, 20 in turn is secured in position by means of a respective lock nut 17 and 18. A gliding guide bar 21 and 22 is slidingly received in each of these bushings 19 and 20. A brake shoe 23 is secured to the free ends of the guide bars 21 and 22, whereby the brake shoe 23 is securely held against rotation. The saw blade facing side of the brake shoe 23 carries a brake lining 24 secured in a dovetail groove formed by the milled recess 25 and the clamping piece 26. A dirt guard or scraper 27 overlaps the clamping piece 26. The brake lining 24 may be replaced by loosening the clamping piece 26 by conventional means not shown. The position of the brake lining, or rather, the plane of the brake lining next to the saw blade 3 may be adjusted by loosening the lock nuts 17 and 18, rotating the bushings 19 and 20 and then tightening the lock nuts again. The guide bar 21 and 22, as well as the brake shoe 23 and the brake lining 24 are provided with bores shown by dashed lines for supplying cooling air under pressure to the saw blade 3 directly at the brake zone for cooling the saw blade.
Incidentally, the just described adjustment of the position of the brake shoe 23 with its brake lining 24 is accomplished so that the brake lining 24 just lightly touches the saw blade 3 so that hardly any friction takes place during the normal operation of the saw, when the brake apparatus is not in action.
The just described structure forms one brake unit. A similar brake unit is arranged on the opposite side of the saw blade and supported by the third support member or plate 14 also provided with threaded holes receiving threaded bushings 28 and 29 secured by lock nuts 30 and 31. The guide bars 32 and 33 slide in the bushings 28, 29. The free ends of the bars 32 and 33 carry a further brake shoe 34 secured against rotation. The opposite also free ends of the bars 32 and 33 are connected by screws 36 to a cross bar 35.
A relatively small operating means, for example, a piston cylinder arrangement comprising a cylinder 37 and a piston rod 38 is also supported by the third support member 14. For example, the cylinder 37 may be threaded into the support plate 14 as shown and the piston rod 38 is secured to the cross bar 35, for example, by a threaded connection as shown. When a fluid under pressure is supplied to the cylinder, the piston rod 38 may be moved up and down in FIG. 3, thereby either pressing the brake shoe 34 with its lining 39 against the saw blade 3 or releasing the saw blade. The brake lining 39 is secured in a milled recess 40 and held by a clamping piece 41 forming a dovetail groove or recess as described above. Here again the clamping piece 41 is overlapped by a dirt scraper or guard 42 for removing any sawdust or shavings from the blade before it enters the space between the two brake linings 24 and 39.
The guide bars 32 and 33 as well as the brake shoes 34 and its brake lining 39 are also provided with bores shown in dashed lines for the supply of a cooling medium to the saw blade in the area of the brake action.
The above described adjustment of the bushings 19 and 20 up and down in the direction of the arrows 50 is also possible with regard to the bushings 28 and 29 by loosening the lock nuts 30 and 31. The latter adjustment simultaneously adjusts a spring bias provided by the springs 51 which bias opposes the brake action of the piston rod 38 to keep the brake shoe 34 or rather its linings 39 normally disengaged from the saw blade 3.
As described above, the operation of the present brake apparatus, more specifically, the brake unit comprising the cylinder 37 and piston rod 38 in response to the current consumption of the electric motor 52 which drives the saw blade 3 through the gear means 1 and the shaft 2, is illustrated in FIG. 4. A current sensor 53 is connected in series in the power supply to the electric motor 52. Such current sensors are well known in the art and provide an output signal indicating the current to the motor 52. An amperemeter could, for example, be used for the purpose. The output of the sensor 53 is connected to a threshold sensor 54 which in turn is connected with its output to amplifiers 55 and 56 which respond to different threshold levels. For example, if an output above a certain threshold level occurs to signify a large current consumption by the motor 52, the amplifier 55 may activate a magnetic valve 56 to supply a pressure medium from a pressure source 57 to the cylinder 37 to thereby move the brake shoe 34 away from the saw blade 3. On the other hand, when the current consumption is low and falls below a certain level, the amplifier 58 is constructed to respond to such low threshold output or no output at the threshold sensor 54 thereby activating a magnetic valve 59 to supply pressure to the opposite side of the piston in the cylinder 37, thereby moving the brake shoe 34 against the saw blade 3.
FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of an arrangement according to the invention, wherein the operation of the brake apparatus is controlled in response to position responsive cam operated switch means. For example, when the saw blade 3 advances in the feed advance direction indicated by the arrow 60, cam means 61 may open or close electric switch contacts 62 and 63 as well as 64 and 65. The positions of the contacts 62 and 63 define a zone in which the saw teeth enter into a workpiece, whereas the positions of the contacts 64 and 65 define a zone in which the saw teeth leave a workpiece. A control circuit 66, for example, comprising relay means responsive to the operations of the just mentioned contacts is provided to energize the amplifiers 55 and 58 to provide the same operation as described above with reference to FIG. 4, wherein a low current consumption by the motor 52 resulted in a breaking action and whereby a large or increase in the current consumption resulted in the stopping of the braking action. Similarly, the brake shoe 34 is applied when the saw blade passes through the zone defined by the switches 62 and 63 and again when the saw blade passes through the zone defined by the switches 64 and 65.
Although the invention has been described with reference to specific example embodiments, it will be appreciated, that it is intended to cover all modifications and equivalents within the scope of the appended claims.
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San Jose Cambrian Academy
1774 Foxworthy Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408)833-7050(Non-sectarian)140 students | Gr. 6-12
San Jose Merryhill Elementary School
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408)254-1280216 students | Gr. K-5
Milpitas Merryhill SchoolMerryhill Elementary & Middle School
1500 Yosemite Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)945-9090Daycare / Preschool377 students | Gr. PK-8
San JoseAchieve Kids
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)928-5777Special Education School49 students | Gr. 4-12
Palo AltoAchieve Kids
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650)494-1200Special Education School53 students | Gr. UG
San JoseAchiever Christian School
540 Sands Dr
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)264-6789(Baptist)292 students | Gr. PK-8
San JoseAction Day Primary Plus Allen School
5845 Allen Ave
San Jose, CA 95123
(408)896-1637Daycare / Preschool83 students | Gr. PK-KG
CampbellAction Day | Primary Plus - Campbell
1125 W Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
(408)379-3184Daycare / Preschool (Non-sectarian)370 students | Gr. NS-PK
San JoseAlmaden Country School
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408)997-0424423 students | Gr. PK-8
San JoseAlmaden Preparatory School
5670 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408)723-9017(Non-sectarian)108 students | Gr. K-8
Morgan HillAlmaden Valley Christian
16465 Carlson Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408)776-6691Special Education School (Christian)86 students | Gr. K-12
Palo AltoAltSchool Palo Alto
930 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(415)255-9766n/a students | Gr. PK-8
GilroyAnchorpoint Christian School
2220 Pacheco Pass Hwy
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408)846-6642(Christian)72 students | Gr. 6-12
Santa ClaraAngels Mont Presch Of Santa Cl
1000 Kiely Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408)241-8434Montessori School (Non-sectarian)27 students | Gr. K
San JoseApostles Lutheran School
5828 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123
(408)578-4800(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)193 students | Gr. K-11
San JoseAppleseed Almaden Montessori School
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)264-7333Montessori School180 students | Gr. PK-KG
SunnyvaleAppleseed Montessori School - Dunford
1095 Dunford Way Ste 500
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)260-7333Montessori School275 students | Gr. PK-KG
SunnyvaleAppleseed Montessori School - Warner
1302 Warner Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)245-7338Montessori School72 students | Gr. PK-KG
San JoseAs-safa Institute/as-safa Academy
1631 Peregrino Way
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)370-9590(Islamic)30 students | Gr. KG-10
Palo AltoAthena Academy
525 San Antonio Av
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650)543-4560Special Program Emphasis56 students | Gr. 1-8
CampbellAurora Cdc
995 Apricot Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
(408)371-2605Montessori School (Non-sectarian)37 students | Gr. K
Palo AltoBear Hollow School
3790 El Camino Real # 365
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650)669-1379(Non-sectarian)30 students | Gr. 3-12
San JoseBellarmine College Prep School
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408)294-92241604 students | Gr. 9-12
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CupertinoBethel Lutheran School
10181 Finch Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)252-8512(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))82 students | Gr. NS-5
Palo AltoBowman International School
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650)813-9131Montessori School221 students | Gr. K-8
San JoseBright Horizons At San Jose
6120 Liska Ln
San Jose, CA 95119
(408)225-3276Daycare / Preschool26 students | Gr. PK-K
MilpitasCalaveras Montessori School
1331 E Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)945-1331Montessori School59 students | Gr. PK-K
San JoseCalvary Chapel Christian School
1175 Hillsdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)269-2222(Christian)153 students | Gr. PK-8
CampbellCampbell Christian Schools
1075 W Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
(408)370-4900(Church of Christ)235 students | Gr. KG-5
Los AltosCanterbury Christian School
101 North El Monte Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650)949-0909(Christian)96 students | Gr. K-6
CampbellCanyon Heights Academy
775 Waldo Road
Campbell, CA 95008
(408)370-6727(Roman Catholic)236 students | Gr. PK-8
San JoseCarden Academy Of Almaden
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)265-3392n/a students | Gr. K-8
San JoseCarden Day School Of San Jose
1980 Hamilton Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)626-8008(Non-sectarian)191 students | Gr. PK-8
Palo AltoCasa Dei Bambini School
Po Box 60298
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650)473-9401Montessori School75 students | Gr. K
CampbellCasa Di Mir Montessori School
90 E Latimer Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
(408)370-3073Montessori School151 students | Gr. PK-8
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62 Celeb Front Row-ers at NYFW Spring 2015
Stars occupied a lot of coveted front row real estate at the Spring 2015 shows.Read more
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62 Celeb Front Row-ers at NYFW Spring 2015
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This year, we continued on our three year journey of transformation to become the clear choice. We stimulated growth in our business, turned the spotlight back up on our Values and reflected on and communicated our Purpose
Tech Monitor UK is a joint report released by KPMG and Markit which looks at the health of the UK technology sector.
Explore why technology firms should choose to invest in the UK. We consider what the UK currently has in its favour as it battles for technology investment.
KPMG has recently published the 2014 Guide to Directors' Remuneration, a survey which analyses trends in FTSE 350 directors' pay.
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Explore the opportunities available for school and college leavers at KPMG.
Find out about careers for graduates from all degree disciplines in Audit, Tax, Advisory, Technology, Marketing and HR.
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This year's UK study evaluated over 490 outsourcing contracts held by over 210 ICT participants in the UK. The total annual value of the contracts included is estimated at over £10 billion out of a total ICT spend of over £29 billion. This highlights the high amount of IT budgets used for outsourced IT services. The study covers all commercial sectors plus the public sector, including central and local government organisations.
The 2013 study provides deep insights into the changing dynamics of the UK outsourcing market and highlights the key trends seen in the market today.
The survey includes a full management summary plus an outline of the research's key findings.
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