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BSE:500335 | NSE:BIRLACORPNEQ | 58888:bicr | IND:Cement | ISIN code:INE340A01012 | SECT:Cement
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The Directors have pleasure in presenting their annual report on the business and operations of your Company together with the audited accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31st March, 2015.
The summarized standalone and consolidated results of your Company are given in the table below :
(Rs. in Crores)
Revenue from Operations (Gross) 3692.17 3477.92 3692.17 3477.92
Total Revenue 3365.83 3141.26 3365.97 3141.57
Profit before F inance Costs, Tax, Deprec -iation, Amorti -zation and Exceptional items 457.55 381.38 457.61 382.03
Finance Costs 78.37 85.59 78.37 85.60
Profit before Tax, Deprec iation, Amortization and Exceptional items 379.18 295.79 379.24 296.43
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 153.46 132.58 153.75 133.06
Exceptional items 12.84 10.93 12.84 10.93
Tax Expense (Net) 37.44 203.74 22.52 166.03 37.41 204.00 22.61 166.60
Minority Interest - 0.01
Profit for the year 175.44 129.76 175.24 129.82
Other adj ustment 0.13
Surplus as per last Fin ancial State -ments 196.11 149.91 196.55 150.29
371.55 279.67 371.92 280.11
Appropr -iations :
Debenture Redemption Reserve 11.50 16.50 11.50 16.50
Proposed Dividend 46.21 46.21 46.21 46.21
Corporate Div. Tax on proposed Div. 9.40 7.85 9.40 7.85
General Reserve 100.00 167.11 13.00 83.56 100.00 167.11 13.00 83.56
Net Surplus 204.44 196.11 204.81 196.55
Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of Rs. 6 per share (i.e.60%) on 7,70,05,347 ordinary shares for the year ended 31st March, 2015 aggregating to Rs. 55.61 crores including Corporate Dividend Tax of Rs. 9.40 crores as compared to Rs. 54.06 crores (including Corporate Dividend Tax of Rs. 7.85 crores) in the previous year.
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
CRISIL has re-affirmed '' Al " rating to the Company for Rs. 50 crores Short Term Debt Programme and "AA /Stable" rating in respect of outstanding Non-Convertible Debentures of Rs. 400 crores issued by the Company. This rating indicates high degree of safety with regard to timely payment of interest and principal of the instrument. Further, CRISIL has assigned "Al " rating for Rs. 150 crores Short Term Debt Programme.
Further, Credit Analysis and Research Limited (CARE) has also re-affirmed "CARE AA " rating for the Company''s Long Term Bank facilities and "CARE Al " for the Company''s Short Term Bank facilities aggregating to Rs. 1298 crores. The rating Committee of CARE has also re-affirmed "CARE AA " for the outstanding Non-Convertible Debentures of Rs. 400 crores and "CARE Al " rating for the Short Term Debt programme of Rs. 50 crores.
The high financial discipline and prudence and the strong credit rating has enabled the Company to reduce its cost of working capital borrowings. The Company continuously undertakes review of liability management so as to reduce cost.
During the year, the Company has repaid the Secured Redeemable Non- Convertible Debentures aggregating to Rs. 100 crores.
Further, the Company efficiently manages its surplus funds by investing in highly rated debt securities and debt schemes of mutual funds considering safety, liquidity and return.
The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code as stipulated under the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. A separate section on Corporate Governance, along with certificate from the auditors confirming the compliance, is annexed and forms part of the Annual Report.
All transactions entered with Related Parties during the financial year were on an arm''s length basis and were in the ordinary course of business and the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not attracted. Thus, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not required. Further, there are no materially significant related party transactions during the year under review made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted along with a statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company''s website and may be accessed at the link http://www.birlacorporation.com/investors/related-party-transactions- policy.pdf.
As required under provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(3) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 details relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are given in the Annexure - B, which is annexed hereto and forms part of the Directors''Report.
Risk management is the process of identification, assessment, and prioritisation of risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimise, monitor and mitigate/control the probability and / or impact of unfortunate events or to maximise the realisation of opportunities. The Company has laid a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Minimization Procedure which is reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board from time to time. These procedures are reviewed to ensure that executive management controls risk through means of a properly defined framework. The major risks have been identified by the Company and its mitigation process/measures have been formulated in the areas such as business, project execution, event, financial, human, environment and statutory compliance.
During the year, Company''s Cement Unit: Satna Cement Works has been conferred the Greentech Gold Award 2014 for Outstanding Achievement in the areas of Environment Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. The Unit has received 5S certificate on 5th August 2014 from Quality Circle Forum of India, Hyderabad.
Further, Birla Cement Works has received the Greentech Safety Gold Award-2014 from Greentech Foundation, New Delhi for outstanding achievement in safety management and has also bagged Greentech Silver Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environment Management.
Employees of the Company play an important role in the industrial operation and company''s growth, and are considered as the most valuable assets and their personal and professional development along with their robust health and safety is one of the top priorities of the organization.
To get good results in the accident prevention we have included safety programmes like investigation & analysis of all serious and fatal accidents, recommendations / remedial measures to prevent similar accidents. Near- miss situation / incident with no injury is accorded serious consideration for planning of preventive measures. As a part of safety measures, we are ensuring almost cent percent use of Personal Protective Equipment by developing voluntary safety culture. Various periodical health check up programmes are conducted from time to time so as to monitor health hazards, if any.
The Company is complying with all the Statutory Provisions as required under the Factories Act. Competent persons carry out compulsory testing / examination of lifting tools, pressure vessels, cranes, safety belts etc. as per statutory requirement. Safety posters, slogans are widely displayed in the conspicuous places at the factory including work places, canteen and plant gates to continuously remind everyone about safe working practices and environment so as to inculcate a culture of safety amongst the workers. Safety day / week celebration is being organized every year with a view to arouse and motivate safety consciousness amongst the employees.
In line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has framed its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy for the development of programmes and projects for the benefit of weaker sections of the society and the same has been approved by the CSR Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy of the Company provides a road map for its CSR activities. The purpose of CSR Policy is to devise an appropriate strategy and focus its CSR initiatives and lay down the broad principles on the basis of which the Company will fulfill its CSR objectives. As per the said policy, the Company continues the strategy of discharging part of its CSR responsibilities related to social service through various trusts/societies in addition to its own initiatives and donations made to other non-government organizations.
The CSR Policy has been uploaded on the Company''s website and may be accessed at the link http://www.birlacorporation.com/investors/csr- policy.pdf.
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder a report on CSR activities and initiatives taken during the year in the prescribed format is given in Annexure - C, which is annexed hereto and forms part of the Directors'' Report.
The Company is actively associated with various social and philanthropic activities undertaken on its own as well as by different Trusts and Societies. As a constructive partner in the communities in which it operates, the Company has been taking concrete action to realize its social responsibility objective. The Company has been playing a pro-active role in the socio- economic growth and has contributed to all spheres ranging from health, education, empowerment of women, rural infrastructure development, environment conservation etc. In the past nine decades, the Company has supported innumerable social initiatives in India, touching the lives of thousands of people positively by supporting environmental and health- care projects and social, cultural and educational programs.
Health, Educational and Social Initiatives
The Company provides active assistance, financial as well as managerial, to various hospitals and educational and philanthropic institutions set up by trusts and societies.
The Company is financially and otherwise contributing to the M/s Madhav Prasad Priyamvada Birla Apex Charitable Trust for construction of a 200 beds multi speciality Hospital namely "M. P. BIRLA HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE" which is situated near cement plant of the Company at Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The total built up area of the hospital building and housing building will be approximately 1.90 lacs Sq. ft. and will have basement, ground and 1st to 4th floors. The hospital shall have a separate residential building for resident doctors and nurses. Slab casting up to the 4th floor of the Hospital Block and Housing Block is under the various stages of completion. Work Order in respect of Civil, Electricals, Plumbing & Fire Fighting, HVAC (Air Conditioners), Elevators and DG Sets has already been awarded. Awarding of tender in respect of UPS is under process. Slab casting up to the 4th floor of the Hospital Block and Housing Block is under the various stages of completion. Brick work, Flooring, Dados work as well as Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Elevator work is progressing simultaneously. Initiatives are being taken to invite quotations in respect of Equipments for the Hospital. Order in respect of Medical Gas Pipeline System, Central Sterile Services Department Equipments, Scrub Station and Kitchen Equipments has already been awarded. It is expected that the hospital shall start operation in the year 2016.
This apart, the CSR activities undertaken include :
01. Health care activities :
The Company supports various social development activities in the area of healthcare by way of providing free medical check up and administer free treatment and medicines for the needy people, "State- of-Art" treatment facility for various critical diseases in remote areas, running voluntary centres and dispensaries providing much-needed medical services to the local population at a highly subsidized rate, organising free eye Camps including eye screening, cataract operation and surgery Camps, Organizing health awareness camps and programs, AIDS awareness, Wellness Clinics and Mobile Medical Vans, contribution for cleaning work at Mahila and Bal Chikitsalaya etc.
Free health camps are organised in rural areas to provide quality healthcare services to the local population as well as to the population of the area surrounding the Company''s cement plants at Satna by M.P Birla Hospital and Priyamvada Birla Cancer Research Institute.
02. Education:
The Company provides financial support for free education to children in the schools. The Company has also been providing infrastructural support to the schools located close to the Company''s plants, by way of repairing and renovating the buildings from time to time. The Company contributed towards ''Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan''. School dresses, winter clothes, books, stationery and other materials are provided free of cost to needy students on regular basis. Computer training is provided to the students in the villages in nearby area. Students from various educational institutions are allowed to visit the plant and study the system as a part of the education course. The Company also provides vocational training to management and engineering students and workers on regular basis.
03. Empowerment of women:
With a view to improve economic condition and help in development and empowerment of women, the Company has taken various initiatives to promote skill building and income generating schemes for women in surrounding villages of factory and mining area. The initiatives include income generating activities such as Agarbatti making and spices manufacturing projects. Necessary training and support is provided to women self-help groups under the projects to make them self reliant. The Company also organises rural women sports meet in which women of various villages surrounding company''s mining area participate.
04. Animal welfare and livestock development :
With the support of M/s. BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune, Livestock development and improved agricultural programme were undertaken in the villages nearby the mining areas of the Company. The programme aims to provide livelihood support and improve socio-economic condition of the local people and initiate various rural development projects e.g. to help in developing high yielding breeds of cattle, goats and sheep, improve agricultural practices by providing good quality of seeds and training on best practices to the farmers by agriculture specialists. Promotion of organic vegetable and seasonal crops in our mining areas was initiated. Use of agricultural waste in terms of energy conservation and renewable energy development were undertaken. Several sanitation and hygiene programme are organised in schools and villages nearby our factory and mining areas.
05. Promotion of rural sports:
The Company organises sports and games activities for villagers in nearby mining and factory areas. Financial support is provided for organizing State level Kabaddi rural sports meet at villages. The Company organises All India Independence Day Football Tournament at Satna which is registered as Class 1 Tournament by All India Football Association, New Delhi.
06. Other Social Initiatives:
The Company undertakes other social welfare activities and rural development projects including providing drinking water facility in villages near its Plants, repairing of hand pumps & submersible pumps, maintenance and renovation of heritage buildings and public parks. The Company has also contributed for development of historical and religious places Ramvan, Muktidham, Uttarakhand disaster, etc. The Company has made contribution towards various art and cultural activities including that of Meera Mahotsav and Hast ShilpMela.
07. Environmental sustainability :
The Company has undertaken consistent efforts in promoting clean and pollution free environment and making the environment eco friendly. Accordingly, various initiatives have been taken for Clean DevelopmentMechanism (CDM) and pollution prevention. Sustainable development and environmental dimension forms an integral part of the Company''s business decisions.
Alternative Fuel and Raw Material System (AFRS) - During the year, the Company has taken major initiative for setting up of AFRS at its cement plants at Satna and Chanderia, orders for which has already been placed. The Company proposes to use alternative fuel in the form of agricultural waste which is available in the vicinity of our cement plants. The alternative fuel can be used in the Kiln to the extent of 10-15% which would reduce the consumption of coal and lead to cost saving.
Extensive plantation and gardening have been undertaken at all the Units of the Company both in and around mining, plant and residential areas. Regular inspection and maintenance of pollution equipment are done and emission levels are maintained within the statutory limits.
Measures have been taken during the year for further improving the environmental performance such as installation of Bag Dust Collectors and new water spray system for controlling dust emission. Sheds are constructed for maintaining good house keeping inside the plant premises. S02 & NOx gas analyzer in kiln stack has been installed for close monitoring.
Water tankers, pumps, rain guns and water spray system have been provided for pressurized spray in order to control dust pollution around mining area and roads. Measures have also been taken for conservation of limestone reserves.
The Waste Heat Recovery System at Satna and Chanderia plants of the Company has been implemented which uses the waste hot gases coming out of the pre-heater and clinker cooler to generate substantial power thereby reducing GHG emissions into the atmosphere. Grinding aid is introduced in all the units to improve consumption of Fly Ash and Slag. Further, to protect the environment, the Company has consumed 15.53 lac tonnes of Fly ash during the year 2014-15 at various cement plants of the Company. This has resulted in reduction of clinker usage, which in turn reduced Green House Gas (GHG) emissions at our plants, without compromising on the quality and strength of cement.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of various Committees. The Independent Directors also carried out the evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors, the details of which are covered in the Corporate Governance Report.
For the purpose of proper evaluation, the Directors of the Company have been divided into 3 (three) categories i.e. Independent, Non-Independent & Non-Executive and Executive.
The criteria for evaluation includes factors such as engagement, strategic planning and vision, team spirit and consensus building, effective leadership, domain knowledge, management qualities, team work abilities, resulV achievements, understanding and awareness, motivation/ commitment diligence, integrity/ethics/values and openness/receptivity.
i) On the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company during its Meeting held on 5th February, 2015 appointed Ms. Shailaja Chandra as an Additional Independent Woman Director on the Board of the Company. The requirement under Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement also stands complied with this appointment.
ii) Shri Pracheta Majumdar, Whole-time Director designated as Chief Management Advisor retires from the Board by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
The above are subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
In view of the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 Shri Bachh Raj Nahar, Managing Director, Shri Pracheta Majumdar, Whole- time Director designated as Chief Management Advisor, Shri Aditya Saraogi, Chief Financial Officer and Shri Girish Sharma, Company Secretary were identified and appointed as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company has decided to wind-up the subsidiary company namely "Birla Corporation Cement Manufacturing PLC, Ethiopia. The above decision was taken as the project was not commercially viable in view of the surplus cement capacities created which are far in excess of the demand. The two subsidiary companies namely, Thiruvaiyaru Industries Limited and Birla North East Cement Limited are under the process of voluntary winding up. In view of the aforesaid, these subsidiaries have not been considered in preparing the consolidated Balance Sheet.
During the previous financial year, the Board of Directors approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Talavadi Cements Limited a 98% Subsidiary
Company with Birla Corporation Limited with an appointed date of 1st April, 2013. A Court Convened Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the Company was held during the year for approving the Scheme of Amalgamation of Talavadi Cements Limited, a subsidiary with Birla Corporation Limited. The matter is pending before Hon''ble High Court at Calcutta for its approval.
No company has become a joint venture during the financial year 2014-15.
A report on the performance and the financial position of 6 (six) subsidiary companies along with 2 (two) associate companies as per Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the consolidated financial statement and hence not repeated here for the sake of brevity.
The Company has discontinued the Deposit scheme in the financial year 2014-15 and no fresh Deposits have been accepted during the year. The amount of Deposit lying with the Company at the beginning of the year has been fully repaid and there is no outstanding balance as on 31st March, 2015.
No significant and material order has been passed by the regulators, courts, tribunals impacting the going concern status and company''s operations in future.
The Company has adequate internal control procedures commensurate with its size and nature of business. The objective of these procedures is to ensure efficient use and protection of the Company''s resources, accuracy in financial reporting and due compliance of statutes and corporate policies and procedures.
Internal Audit is conducted periodically across all locations by firms of Chartered Accountants who verify and report on the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls. The adequacy of internal control systems are reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Board in its periodical meetings.
The Company has a robust and comprehensive Internal Financial Control system commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The system encompasses the major processes to ensure reliability of financial reporting, compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, safeguarding of assets and economical and efficient use of resources.
The policies and procedures adopted by the company ensures the orderly and efficient conduct of its business and adherence to the company''s policies, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Internal auditors and the Management Audit Department continuously monitors the efficacy of Internal Financial Control system with the objective of providing to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, an independent, objective and reasonable assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation''s risk management with regard to the Internal Financial Control system.
Audit Committee meets regularly to review reports submitted by the Internal auditors. The Audit Committee also meet the Company''s Statutory Auditors to ascertain their views on the financial statements, including the financial reporting system and compliance to accounting policies and procedures followed by the Company.
In compliance with provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has framed a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy to deal with unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the company''s code of conduct or ethics policy, if any. The Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy has also been uploaded on the website of the Company.
As required under provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, particulars of the employees concerned forms a part of the Directors'' Report. Having regard to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the members of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the Company Secretary of the Company.
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is marked as Annexure - D which is annexed hereto and forms part of the Directors''Report.
There is a continuous effort for better Human Resource (HR) service delivery in order to better serve the customers with simpler well executed processes with proper use of technology. HR service delivery has become all the more critical in the organization due to rise in customer expectation.
The organization has a mechanism to provide employees with feedback on a continuous basis. Based on the organization''s strategic plan, HR planning processes map the capacity of the organization. The knowledge, skills and abilities of the employees are identified.
The strategic thrust of HR has been improvement of the performance of the employees through training & development and also to identify high performers who are having potential for taking higher responsibilities.
The Company had 6325 permanent employees on its rolls at the close of business hours on 31st March 2015. Industrial relations continued to remain cordial throughout the year at all the units. Suspension of Operation continues at Soorah Jute Mills, Auto Trim Division, Birlapur and at Birla Vinoleum, Birlapur. Workers of Auto Trim Division at Birlapur, Chakan, Gurgaon and Birla Vinoleum at Birlapur have availed separation.
Statutory Auditor:
The Company''s Auditors, Messrs H.P Khandelwal & Co., Chartered Accountants, retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and are eligible for reappointment. The members are requested to appoint the auditors and to fix their remuneration.
The notes on accounts referred to in the Auditors'' Report are self-explanatory and, therefore, do not call for any further comments.
Secretarial Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board had appointed Ms. Mamta Binani, Practising Company Secretary to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2014-15. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2015 is annexed herewith and marked as "Annexure - E". The Report is self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
Cost Auditors:
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, in terms of the Central Government''s approval, the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee appointed Shri Somnath Mukherjee, Cost Accountant, as the Cost Auditor of the Company for the year under review relating to Cement and Jute Goods manufactured by the Company. The remuneration proposed to be paid to the Cost Auditor requires ratification of the shareholders of the Company. In view of this, your ratification for payment of remuneration to the Cost Auditor is being sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Shri Somnath Mukherjee has confirmed that his appointment is within the limits of the Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and has certified that he is free from any disqualifications specified under Section 148(5) and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Audit Committee has also received a Certificate from the Cost Auditor certifying his independence and arm''s length relationship with the Company.
The Company submits its Cost Audit Report with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the stipulated time period.
We wish to place on record our appreciation for the continued assistance and co-operation extended to the Company by the Government of India, State Governments, Financial Institutions and Banks, Dealers and Customers, Shareholders and to all others who are continuing their assistance to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Harsh V. Lodha Chairman
Bachh Raj Nahar Managing Director
Kolkata Dated, the 7th day of May, 2015
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_Masterpieces Of Television... According To Me_
- American Dad! Seth MacFarlane 2005-???
- Extras Ricky Gervais / Stephen Merchant 2005-???
- Scrubs Bill Lawerence 2001-???
- Malcolm In The Middle Linwood Boomer 2000-???
- My Wife And Kids Don Reo / Damon Wayans 2000-2005
- Family Guy Seth MacFarlane 1999-???
- The Sopranos David Chase 1999-2006
- Sifl & Olly Liam Lynch 1998 (A True underrated comic masterpiece)
- King Of The Hill Mike Judge / Greg Daniels 1997-???
- South Park Trey Parker / Matt Stone 1997-???
- Everybody loves Raymond Philip Rosenthal 1996-2005
- Hey Arnold! Craig Bartlett 1996-2004
- Kenan & Kel 1996-1999
- Friends Kauffman / Crane 1994-2004
- Frasier Lee / Angell / Casey 1993-2004
- Rugrats Gabor Csupo 1991-2004
- Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Andy & Susan Borowitz 1990-1996
- The Simpsons Matt Groening 1989-???
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? Dan Patterson 1988-1998 (UK Version) 1998-?? (US Version)
- Cheers Burrows / Charles 1982-1993
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Great list as ever! No The Simpsons though.. ah well, I'll live. :)
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lol how could i miss that. thank you mate. i can't beleive i missed the simpsons!
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haha... kenan and kel... i used to love that show when i was a kid... I always get a laugh when I see kel hosting dance 360, it's so ridiculous... everytime I see him on television we all have a big laugh when someone blurts out "who loves orange sooooda?!"... it must suck to be that guy now.
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yeah it really was a great show. why i choose to put it here and lable it as a "masterpiece" was the acting talent. Kenan was just brilliant, alot of comedy range, brill! As for the kel thing, it must be anoying to be type cast or have a catchphrase attached to you.
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How about Arrested Development? Now that puppy's a masterpiece! :)
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Must admit to only ever seeing the pilot. I do want to see more and have thought about buying the DVD. alot of people are saying if you like Scrubs, you'll like Arrested Development. I hear great things about it. How long have you been a fan?
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Since the beginning. I own Season 1 on DVD and have never missed an episode. I also really like Scrubs.
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Ah, you added FPOBA - good spot! I'm guessing you're currently enjoying the season 1 set?
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Hell Yes. FPOBA Season 1 is just outstanding. it's one of the best 1st seasons a show has ever had. The qaulity of the storylines are top notch and every cast member hits the mark nearly everytime. I currently really like Any joke that comes from Vivian, Phil, Jeffery or Carlton. Will is brilliant too. oh and i like the side characters such as the school coach. I am ordering Season 2 soon.
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No Seinfeld?
I don't know of any other sitcom that never had a bad episode. Perhaps I've never seen them all but Seinfeld is always funny and frequently hilarious.
What about My So Called Life?
It was a rather short-lived show on MTV that was probably the most realistic portrayal of current high school drama I've ever seen on TV. Claire Danes starred. It was very, very good while it lasted and it featured superior acting to any other show about teens.
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I'll be honest with you, never actually seen Seinfeld. I've heard its pretty good. From a glance the characters look like they would annoy me, but thats harsh to say without having seen it. so i'll check it out and get back to you
My So Called Life, i'll check it out. i'm a big fan of most mtv programmes (Sifl & OIlly, Made, Wanna Come In?, Wildboys ect) (Let it be noted though that i HATE Viva La Bam)
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It actually wasn't an MTV show. It ran on ABC; MTV only showed reruns later.
Shalom, y'all!
L. Bangs
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I read this list and thought the same thing. I think Seinfeld and the Simpsons are the two I would add first. You reeeeally ought to start watching it (okay I guess this was written a while back, so maybe you have already) - not only is it hilarious, but the humor has dated very well.
Glad to see Sifl and Olly getting its due - seriously who would even ever mention that show? If you like that show I would suggest The Flight of the Conchords, it's the same style of humor and of course all the episodes have 2-3 musical numbers.
Speaking of which I've really come to like some of the S&O song material - few bands (outside of like early, early TMBG) have made music like this with just keyboards and a drum machine. It's a great sound!
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Never got around to watching seinfeld, i'll try to though! oh yes i love the simpsons (seasons 1-9)
oh yes i LOVE sifl and olly, so underrated. i've seen flight of the conchords, i haven't updated this list in a long while. but i really enjoyed it, the episode where they got leather jackets and the one where they get high was funny. though i felt some of the songs didn't work but on a whole i really liked it. Also i really like Tenacious D's old show on HBO
oh yeah some of the songs on S&O are brilliant, prostitute laundry is great, dude's house i like, and many i cant remember right now
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My attempt at a favourite sitcom episodes of all-time list: here. What do you think?
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No Big Bang Theory? 30 Rock?
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i've not seen 30 rock but Big bang might well make it on. tbh i haven't payed attention to this list much, but i'm loving big bang theory at the moment, 2nd season is VERY strong.
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Heh, I hadn't noticed you didn't have Big Bang Theory on here. Guess I assumed you did :D
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yeah i do need to update. You excited about new series of scrubs? i'm gonna try and catch what i can from the net. It's interesting how they are saying this is Zach's last season. I have heard they will stop the whole show but at same time i hear stuff like carrying on without braff, that would be interesting.
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I am looking forward to it, yes, even though S7 was hit-and-miss. I think carrying on without Zach would be a mistake though. I'd still watch of course, but he really ties the show together and it wouldn't be Scrubs without him.
Either way, here's hoping the last episode of this season is the send-off either the show, or just Zach, deserves. For a show with classic episodes like "My Old Lady" in its library, to misjudge the finale would be a real disappointment.
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Do you want the good news or the bad news first? How 'bout the better news or the worse news. Or the best and the worst?
Good to bad... Zach Braff is not dating Jessica Simpson. But he has also come in to the closet. "It's amazing I turned out straight." However, there's still hope for Turk's dad.
Better or worse... Evidently there's a chance that Tobias Fünke will be admitted to Sacred Heart even though J.D. might have to cut down on the pratfalls. "I could see my orthopaedist waking up in his sleep."
Best and worst... There's a new Fletch in town and his name is Dr. Rosenpenis... Mr.Poon, erm... Zach Braff. Whatever his name is, he says that this will be his last season and Bill Lawrence says it's the last season for everybody. "I just want to make sure that everybody knows A, you know, that the show's still alive, and we're still aggressive about it, and then B, the thing that we're considering here is really selling that this is the last year."
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I have found a plugin that after a small modification allows all logged in users (of level 0 and up) to read private posts and private pages (by using direct url).
This is possible by adding a filter to user_has_cap. The filter just adds the read_private_posts and read_private_pages capabilities, if certain criteria are met (ie. user logged in etc. etc.).
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This example shows how to use the
linearize command to extract multiple linearizations from a model for varying parameter values (batch linearization).
In this example, you vary the plant parameters and obtain the closed-loop transfer function from the reference input to the plant output for the
watertank model. You can analyze the batch linearization results, for example, to determine the controller robustness to variations in the plant model.
Open the model.
Specify the reference input and plant output as the linearization I/Os.
io(1) = linio('watertank/Desired Water Level',1,'input'); io(2) = linio('watertank/Water-Tank System',1,'output');
io(1), the signal originating at the outport of the
Desired Water Level block, is the reference input.
io(2), the signal originating at the outport of the
Water-Tank System block, is the plant output.
Vary the plant parameters
A and
b, used in the
Water-Tank System block, in the 10% range.
linearize requires a structure with fields
Name and
Value to specify the parameters being varied.
[A_grid,b_grid] = ndgrid(linspace(0.9*A,1.1*A,3),... linspace(0.9*b,1.1*b,4)); params(1).Name = 'A'; params(1).Value = A_grid; params(2).Name = 'b'; params(2).Value = b_grid;
params specifies a 3 x 4 parameter grid, where each grid point corresponds to a unique combination of
A and
b values.
Obtain the closed-loop transfer function from the reference input to the plant output for the specified range of plant parameter values.
T = linearize('watertank',io,params);
T is a 3 x 4 array of linearized models. Each entry in the array contains a linearization for the corresponding parameter combination in the grid specified by
params. For example,
T(:,:,2,3) corresponds to the linearization obtained by setting the values of the
A and
b parameters to
A_grid(2,3) and
b_grid(2,3). The set of parameter values corresponding to each entry in the model array
T is stored in the
SamplingGrid property of
T. For example, examine the parameter values at which the linearization
T(:,:,2,3) was obtained:
ans = A: 20 b: 5.1667
Use Control System Toolbox analysis commands to examine the properties of the linearized models in
T. For example, examine the step responses of all
b values represented in
T, at the middle
A value.


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Firstly, I absolutely love this plugin and the slew of features built into it and options for manipulating it. However, there are a few other things that I wanted to change about the plugin and felt not all of them could be accomplished through the admin panel and/or CSS. Because some of the CSS is hard coded into the PHP file, through if/then statements, I needed to modify the actual functions PHP file to get the desired outcome I wanted. Since this file is constantly updated with every update for the plugin, is there a more permanent way to make changes that will not be overwritten when the plugin updates - similar to the themes for the CSS file?
Gallery can be seen here.
Thank you for your help.


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Anger over cyclist's syringe bust
SA sports officials are being criticised for "limp" approach.
SA sports officials are being criticised for "limp" approach.
After nine days of cycling, M&G's editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and AmaBunghane's Craig McKune have completed the gruelling race and reached the ocean.
As the 36th Cape Argus gets underway the M&G looks at the chequered history of cycling, characterised by prejudice, subterfuge and great passion.
The tragic death of South Africa's mountain-biking champion Burry Stander has sparked nationwide memorial rides by hundreds of cyclists in his honour.
One of South Africa's foremost cyclists, David George, has tested positive for the banned EPO drug and faces a charge of doping.
The youthful Reinardt Janse van Rensburg is giving legs to Africa's Tour de France dreams, writes Richard Poplak.
An administrative spat is developing at Cycling South Africa on the back of allegations of financial impropriety made against the organisation's board
Elite South African cyclist Carla Swart died in an accident during a time-trial training session, Cycling South Africa said on Wednesday.


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Anastasia, a young mortal, is destined to save her dying underwater world from the dark forces of the Apollyons. Unaware that she is the last True Dreamer, she travels with Theo,the last of the ancient warrior race Ari. He leads her through ruins and dangers in hopes of finding Sanctuary, a haven for the war survivors. He devotes himself as her guardian and friend while she longs for his love.
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Japanese GP: Thursday Press Conference
Jerome dŌĆÖAmbrosio (Virgin)
Jenson Button (McLaren)
Paul di Resta (Force India)
Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber)
Heikki Kovalainen (Team Lotus)
Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull).
Q: Jerome, this is quite a challenging circuit but at least you have some experience of it.
Jerome dŌĆÖAmbrosio: Yeah, definitely. It is a challenging circuit. For me it is probably IŌĆÖd say as nice as Spa, which, being a Belgian comparing it to SpaŌĆ" For me, it is even a bit better than Spa. It is something exceptional to drive around here. I enjoyed doing so last year, about 15 laps in Friday Free Practice, so should be very good and cannot wait to be in the car.
Q: Just give us some idea of your future with the team. Where are you in terms of discussions for next year?
JDŌĆÖA: Well, at the moment it is really the same as I said in Spa. There are obviously talks going on and management speaking with the team, speaking for my future about next year in Formula One. Now my job is to focus on the current season. There are still five Grands Prix to go. I think I had my best grand prix so far in Singapore and throughout these races I need to focus on the present and not what will happen next year. IŌĆÖll keep busy and working on what I do in the car and IŌĆÖll let the management sort out the rest.
Q: But you were pleased with the Singapore race anyway?
JDŌĆÖA: Definitely, yes.
Q: Paul, similar situation in a funny sort of way, except you havenŌĆÖt driven the circuit I donŌĆÖt think?
Paul di Resta: No, it is obviously the first experience being here and seeing this track. It looks very special. Having walked it this morning it is obviously very narrow but very fast. I have done what I can in the simulator to try to prepare myself. I think the main thing is hopefully the weather should be stable and we can continue progressing through the weekend.
Q: Some really good performances in the last few races. Do you believe that they can continue?
PDR: Yeah, I donŌĆÖt see why not. Certainly the last four Grands Prix have been very good for us as a team. I think Singapore, definitely on pace, we got the result that we [deserved]. Really coming here we need to try and focus on doing the same job. We have a small update here as well. Hopefully, we can continue and just really stay where we are and certainly put a fight up with Renault as they are within sights for the ConstructorsŌĆÖ Championship.
Q: Does that make it more difficult not knowing this particular circuit, with it being a technical circuit?
PDR: It is definitely not easier. But it has been like a lot of the tracks this year. I think I have only raced on Spa before we had gone to any grand prix this year, so really just trying to take it step-by-step. I am in the car for both sessions, which is important tomorrow, and really [I will] just try to reference myself as much as possible off Adrian [Sutil] who has done quite a lot here in the past having done Japanese Formula Three here for a year.
Q: So he will help out with settings?
PDR: Yeah, he has shown to be very strong here in the past so you can only really look and hopefully get a feeling quicker than normal.
Q: Heikki, again it is a good circuit for you. YouŌĆÖve had some good results here both in qualifying and the race. And very pleased with the Singapore performance as well, so what are your hopes for here?
Heikki Kovalainen: Hopefully, we can do another solid race. Obviously, we are defending the 10th position in the championship. For the team that is very important, so thatŌĆÖs our primary goal and, of course myself, trying to stay ahead of the new cars at the back if you like. So far the season has been very positive for me so just carrying on doing that trend.
Q: Is that the most important thing or is the more important thing to get in among the established teams ahead, which you managed to do in Singapore?
HK: Well, ultimately the most important thing is to beat Sebastian Vettel, but you have got to be realistic. For myself the gap to the car ahead of us at most of the circuits is still too big so we need to work on our car to make it quicker. At the moment the best we can do, and the best we can realistically hope for, is to be ahead of them and maintain the 10th in the championship and then look forward to the future. Singapore, unusual race, circumstances worked well for us so we were able to beat one Renault. If that happens again this weekend: why not. But it might not be realistic.
Q: And still bringing the car forward as well technically?
HK: The update that we brought to Singapore I think was working. It was successful, so we closed the gap slightly and at least we didnŌĆÖt lose out to any other teams, which is encouraging. We are working on next yearŌĆÖs car to improve overall performance so thatŌĆÖs a work in progress and just keep the heads down and keep working.
Q: Jenson, some good news overnight that you had signed a multi-year deal. Can you give any more details?
Jenson Button: You always want more. No, I canŌĆÖt. But all I can say is that I am very happy. I think this is a great opportunity over the next couple of years to really work closely with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes. We are so close to fighting with Red Bull, but yet so far. I think it is good to have the continuity going forward for the next couple of years. It is going to help us take the fight to them next season, I hope. ThatŌĆÖs what we are working towards. ItŌĆÖs been a good couple of weeks. I have been enjoying racing and it is nice to finally sign on the dotted line and get a deal in place for the near future.
Q: I got the impression there were maybe one or two other teams in the frame though?
JB: I think it is all speculation.
Q: We saw you do a little shopping earlier on this morning. The motorcycle shop down the road. Did you buy anything?
JB: No, I was checking out some bikes, but it wasnŌĆÖt for me, it was for someone else. Have you been following me?
Q: We were just talking about you, myself and a colleague, and there you were.
JB: I do do other things except race Formula One cars.
Q: You have got a pretty remarkable record here. I think I surprised you last year when telling you that youŌĆÖd finished all 10 of your Japanese Grands Prix. And as you finished last year it is now all 11. Is it a circuit that you enjoy and obviously a circuit where you would love to win?
JB: Yeah, I would love to win here. It is a circuit along with Spa and Monaco, they mean a lot to all of us. It is such a challenge driving around here for one lap in qualifying, but putting every single lap together is a real challenge and doing it quicker than anybody else is a real challenge. Yes, it would mean a lot to me to win here at Suzuka. ThatŌĆÖs our aim this weekend. Whether we are quick enough or not we will have to wait and see but we are in the hunt and I am looking forward to a fun weekend. Hopefully, we can get up there.
Q: Do you think on occasions over the last few Grands Prix that you have had the quicker car? Do you think you still could have the quicker car but it is dependent on which part of the weekend, what they have brought?
JB: Yeah, I think on occasions we have been on a par with the Red Bull. Sometimes I have felt that maybe we have had a little bit more performance but I donŌĆÖt think we got the best out of what we had. The last race we werenŌĆÖt quick enough to win. Sebastian and Red Bull did a great job. Even if you are a few seconds behind it doesnŌĆÖt mean you had a chance of winning. Here it is a little bit more like Spa. Obviously it is probably higher downforce than around Spa but it is a flowing medium high-speed circuit. Our car worked well in Spa and hopefully it will be the same case here. This circuit is normally reasonably difficult to overtake on but with the goodies that we have, with the Pirelli tires, with the KERS, the DRS, we should see some really good racing around here.
Q: Kamui, a major race weekend for you. Just describe your feelings as you come into it?
Kamui Kobayashi: Always great to come back to Japan as I am Japanese and so many fans always waiting. I am very proud of Suzuka, as this is one of the really great circuits. It is always really enjoyable to drive here as well. Racing here is always great and really thanks to the many fans as they are always waiting for Formula One.
Q: It is surprising that you havenŌĆÖt done many races here?
KK: Exactly. I have only had something like three races. This is my third race. Last year was second one.
Q: The first one was when you were 17?
KK: Yeah, I was 17. I drove only one race here then I went to Europe. I am Japanese but in fact so many other guys know more than me.
Q: You have got a lot of modifications on the car this weekend. The fact that it is going to be dry will be a great relief to you?
KK: Yeah, we have reasonable update. For us it will be like last update. We had a couple of small updates but this is biggest step for this year. This circuit, the aerodynamics are quite important, so I think if it works well we can see a good result and this is what we want for this week.
Q: The focus is going to be on you from your compatriots. Does that make it easier or more difficult for racing?
KK: Well it is easier I hope, but if the car is good it is always easier. But Suzuka is quite a tough track. When you only have one lap to get it together it is quite tricky. For the race a small mistakes means you are always missing a lot of lap time. This circuit is not easy, but if the car is good it is not so difficult driving here.
Q: Sebastian, sorry to keep you waiting, World Champion. But in a way you are keeping yourself waiting. What was it like this last week being within one point of another title?
Sebastian Vettel: Well, that is what most of the people talk about and for them it is over, but even if itŌĆÖs one point, I said it straight after the race and I still say the same thing even if people would like to hear something else. Even if it is one point we need to make sure we get it. If someone feels to do me a favor he can push Jenson down the stairs later on. That would help [laughs]. I donŌĆÖt think that is the way we should think about it. We are in a very good position. I am looking forward to the race here more so than anything else as this is a special track, very challenging. I think you just need to look at the first sector and life for us doesnŌĆÖt get much better. It is great to be here. We have had a tremendous run the last two years so we try to do similar to that and hopefully we will have a good weekend.
Q: As you say, youŌĆÖve won the last two years from pole position. Is that going to be different this year, as a lot of people have won from pole, something like 75 per cent of the last 10 years.
SV: Yeah, thatŌĆÖs statistics, but I think this year it has been on some circuits more different than it used to be. I think it is the same here. As Jenson mentioned we have got some tools to work with that we didnŌĆÖt have the last couple of years. DRS, the tires. I think we will see more than one stop. Last year it was a pretty straightforward, one-stop race. I think there is a high chance to see good racing. Whether it is possible to win from second, third or fifth there is always a chance but the target is to put the car on pole and see what we can do in the race. It is within the race we will find out what is happening. In qualy it is about one lap, but in the race you need to put together more than one lap.
Q: Do you approach this weekend any differently?
SV: I am trying not to. I donŌĆÖt think there is any reason why I should approach it differently. The target we have going into this weekend is to get the best out of our car, the best out of ourselves. I really like the circuit. Generally, we all love coming here. This year it is special for us to come here, because of the earthquake at the beginning of the year, for the country for the whole of Japan. I think it also makes it a little bit more special to us to show support. We try to do as much as we can. It might just be a little bit to put a smile back on peopleŌĆÖs faces. In some regards the people here are very passionate about Formula One. It is only Thursday and the grandstands are sometimes full of people. It is great to see the support we get so we try to put on a good show and hopefully we will have a good race and try to give a little bit back.
Q: (Bianca Leppert - Auto Motor und Sport) - Sebastian, can you tell us something about your new helmet design and about the different feeling as last year you won the championship in the last race and now you can be champion before the season will end?
SV: Well, regarding the helmet, you will see it tomorrow. Last year we had a special design for the Japanese Grand Prix and we will have again this year. As I touched on earlier, we have one sign on the top of the helmet, which means ŌĆśkizunaŌĆÖ. It means bond of friendship and it was putting people together when they had the earthquake and weeks after. Just trying to make people stick together and support each other. For the championship, at the moment I am not trying to think about the championship. I want to focus on this race and then soon enough we will find out whether we are in a good position or not. It is quite a lot different to last year. Last year, we knew that we had to deliver to keep the chances alive whereas this year I think we are in a very strong position and we are looking forward to it in a way. But even if it is very close I think it is still very important to be aware that you still need to do that final step whether it is 10 points or one point it doesnŌĆÖt really matter so we still have to go out and do it.
Q: (Federic Ferret - L'Equipe) - What would it mean to you to win the title in Suzuka, a track that you like and where Michael Schumacher, Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna won their title.
SV: Yeah, unfortunately they took the log cabin down at the hotel, so there is no more signing. Fortunately and unfortunately. Some people you donŌĆÖt want to hear when they sing! We are focused on the race first of all, which is what we enjoy more than anything else and then we will see. I remember the years when Michael was very close, I think in 1998 to win the championship, and then he had an engine blow up. Before that I wasnŌĆÖt following, but I have seen enough footage and read a lot, especially about Senna and (Alain) Prost. I donŌĆÖt think I need to touch on it. Everyone knows. It is a special circuit. Not just because it is a challenging circuit, but the history around here. It is one of the grands prix with real tradition and real history. In a way you feel it every lap but also it was very special to me two years ago to win here for the first time so we try to do it again.
Q: (Sarah Holt - BBC Sport) Jenson youŌĆÖre the last man who has a mathematical chance of stopping Sebastian from winning the title. YouŌĆÖve also secured your future. I was wondering if you thought you were more content and driving better than even in your championship-winning season.
JB: I thought I drove pretty well through my championship-winning season, especially the first part of the season but IŌĆÖm definitely a better driver now: the experiences that IŌĆÖve been through - good and bad - since then; itŌĆÖs pretty traumatic when youŌĆÖre fighting for a championship and youŌĆÖre struggling for pace, so the experiences IŌĆÖve been through and the confidence that I have now and the team that IŌĆÖm working with - they definitely help my performances. Am I more content? I donŌĆÖt know. IŌĆÖve been pretty content over the last few years, in terms of racing and in terms of private life, so thatŌĆÖs not making a difference.
Q: (Minioki Yoneya - La Vie Creative) Sebastian, you walk around the track on the first day every weekend, every year. How important is it for you and did you find anything new here today?
SV: Nothing new, so the circuit is still as much as I remember. Obviously I use the opportunity not only to look at the circuit but also to get the latest updates, whatŌĆÖs happening in the factory and just to have a chat with the engineers, whatŌĆÖs the approach for the weekend, whatŌĆÖs the plan, what is the target etc, so apart from looking at the circuit, specifically at curbs, which sometimes change etc, corners, weaknesses. In previous years, as I said, I used the opportunity just to also have a chat. Sometimes we talk about some not really relevant stuff but itŌĆÖs kind of a tradition and itŌĆÖs a good way to start the weekend.
Q: (Fulvio Solms - Corriere dello Sport) Seb, are you superstitious; what do you do if I say to you youŌĆÖre winning the title on Sunday, congratulations?
SV: I think itŌĆÖs easy. Obviously thereŌĆÖs still a chance for Jenson to win the title and for me not to win the title. As I said, even if itŌĆÖs only one point - I said it straight after Singapore - we tried all year and we always try to keep our feet on the ground and approach this race by race, and try to do the best. The moment you decide to fly, sooner or later thereŌĆÖs a moment when you will come down as well. You have to, nothing flies for ever. I think it would be wrong to think like that at this stage and as I said, the target going into this weekend is not to get one point, in a way itŌĆÖs not to win the championship, the target is to do our best. If our best, for some reason, is tenth, then we try to get a tenth but if our best is possibly to win the race then we have to go for it and try to win the race. We want to do it in the right way, so I think if you have the ability, the package overall, to do well around here, you have to enjoy it and you have to make sure that if the chance is there to finish on the podium you finish on the podium. Yes, there would be reason to celebrate, even if we finish tenth, but it wouldnŌĆÖt be the same so we try to race as usual and we try to get the best out of ourselves.
Q: (Livio Oricchio - O Estado de Sao Paulo) To all of you, which kind of circuit do you prefer, Suzuka where the run-off areas are so short, where there is the pleasure of risk, as you all say, or Istanbul where you can make mistakes, run wide onto a different asphalt area and come back?
JB: I donŌĆÖt think itŌĆÖs the case here that the barriers are close to the circuit. I donŌĆÖt think itŌĆÖs an unsafe circuit to race on. I think that you canŌĆÖt make a mistake because itŌĆÖs not asphalt in a lot of places, so you touch grass or youŌĆÖre into the gravel, you can end your day early. ItŌĆÖs very unforgiving in terms of stopping the car. ItŌĆÖs not unforgiving in terms of having a big accident, so the safety is not an issue here but I think we find it exciting knowing that if we do make a mistake then we get punished for it and thatŌĆÖs why a lot of drivers really enjoy racing around here and a lot of new drivers find it quite difficult in their first season when they come here, in terms of pace, or find themselves off the circuit in a gravel trap somewhere.
JDŌĆÖA: Obviously last year I didnŌĆÖt want to try to be brave or anything in ten laps in free practice one. But I think what Jenson described is quite right: you donŌĆÖt feel like youŌĆÖre in danger - actually IŌĆÖve never felt that in Formula One, or in motor racing since I started. I think itŌĆÖs a safe track. Now Degner One, for example, is a corner where youŌĆÖre not going to go there and try to nail it within two or three laps, because you know that if you make a mistake you will probably end up in the wall. Well, obviously it is sometimes a different approach but I think all the time youŌĆÖre in the car you donŌĆÖt focus on whatŌĆÖs outside the white lines, you just try to stay in the middle and thatŌĆÖs what you focus on. It is making it different, it will probably take a bit more time to feel at ease on the track but you eventually do so.
HK: I personally prefer Suzuka to Istanbul but like Jenson said, it has nothing to do with the run-off area, itŌĆÖs got to do with the shape of the circuit, shape of the tarmac, how we are actually running. I think itŌĆÖs a great layout, high speed, change of direction, itŌĆÖs where a Formula One car is at its best and we wouldnŌĆÖt race here if it was too risky and if the circuit hadnŌĆÖt passed the tests. I donŌĆÖt think we have any more concern (about here) than we do at other places.
Q: (Jens Wolters - ARD Radio) Jenson, Sebastian always mentions the tiny chance that you still have of winning the championship; what do you think about it?
JB: I think itŌĆÖs great, going into this race, Sebastian thinking that I have a chance of winning the title. HeŌĆÖs probably the only person hereŌĆ" or the only person thatŌĆÖs saying so. ItŌĆÖs all but over. I think for Sebastian, he probably doesnŌĆÖt want to think about it until after the race because after the race, when the championshipŌĆÖs actually done itŌĆÖs a big buzz to cross the finish line and win the championship and IŌĆÖm sure thatŌĆÖs something that heŌĆÖs looking forward to but he doesnŌĆÖt want to think about right now, and especially to discuss with us lot here. For me, this is a circuit IŌĆÖd love to win on, I think we all would. ItŌĆÖs all about the challenge and to come away with a victory here would be very special. IŌĆÖm sure it would be overshadowed by a certain person winning the championship but it would still be very enjoyable for myself.
Q: (Paolo Ianieri - La Gazzetta dello Sport) Sebastian, youŌĆÖre not only running for the Championship but youŌĆÖre also running for statistics; this could be one of the most successful seasons in Formula One, what with pole positions and everything. Is it something that youŌĆÖre trying to achieve or are you also looking at what Michael did in the past? Is it something that gives you extra motivation?
SV: Not really. Regarding Michael, I think whatever we try to do, he did much more. As I said, we really try to approach every race and really go race by race. I think the moment you start to think about too many other things is the moment that things that are really in your control which are usually the things that you are facing at the present time, are slipping out of your hands. That would be wrong. I think we had occasions - maybe not in the same style but in the past - and lessons to learn, and I think so far we learned our lessons and it would be wrong to allow yourself to forget those and do the same mistakes again, so it wouldnŌĆÖt be very smart. So we try really to get the best out of ourselves, obviously enjoy the package we have, the car is competitive this year, the team is working fantastically well and we are on a good run. ThereŌĆÖs no guarantee that it will be good again in the next race or the race after that will be as competitive as the previous race so we will really have to take every chance we get. As I said earlier, if the chance is there to win and we feel that we can go for it, we have to go for it. If the chance is not there, then we try to finish second. If the chance for second is not there, then we try to finish third, so itŌĆÖs pretty simple to say, sometimes not so easy to stick to that but as I said, itŌĆÖs not our first race.
Q: (Koji Taguchi - Grand Prix Special) A question for Kamui and Sebastian : you two guys were teammates when you were younger. When you look back at each other, what has changed from that time to now, in terms of personality, driving style, communication with the team and maybe weekend strategy and understanding engineering? And if there is any situation in the future when you might be teammates again, what would the teammate relationship be like?
SV: I have a lot of good memories. I remember that it was KamuiŌĆÖs first year in Formula Three, so he came in as a rookie, but you can ask Paul as well. We were all in the same team at the same time and I remember in some corners Kamui was - I donŌĆÖt know - 10kph or even more quicker than all of us. We didnŌĆÖt understand. And he was quicker the whole weekend. In other corners, obviously, we were a little bit quicker than him, but itŌĆÖs always give and take and I donŌĆÖt think heŌĆÖs lost his craziness that you sometimes see. I remember the race that we had here and he overtook I donŌĆÖt know how many cars. It seems that sometimes he sees gaps or he finds a different line on the track that other people donŌĆÖt find. I think it makes him a very good driver; you never know for the future. Obviously the situation has changed a little bit, there are a lot more cameras around now and we donŌĆÖt get to see (one another) or chat as much as we did in the past but I think - or I know - heŌĆÖs still the same kind of guy. I wouldnŌĆÖt mind racing with him again - as long as I make sure heŌĆÖs not 10kph quicker in some corners.
KK: For me, at the moment, weŌĆÖre in different cars, so much different cars, so I cannot sayŌĆ" he was always good in Formula Three, he is always working really hard. He communicates really well with the engineers. I can see that from TV, he has really good communication with the team and I think that was something heŌĆÖs had for a long time. He was really good at communicating in Formula Three with the team guys. I think thatŌĆÖs everything, thatŌĆÖs why he can make a really good car and he has the fastest car on the track.
Q: (Carlos Miguel - La Gaceta) Now Sebastian Vettel is going to finish an outstanding job; in this situation, which are the three best drivers in Formula One, according to you?
HK: If I excuse myself from the list, so all the guys are behind myself - thatŌĆÖs what you meant, yes? So itŌĆÖs obviously Sebastian, Jenson and whoever is third in the championship at the moment, Fernando? Lewis? ThatŌĆÖs the order this year, thatŌĆÖs what youŌĆÖve got to stick with, I think.
SV: What do you want us to say? Obviously we have to have a certain self-belief otherwise we would sit and say - I donŌĆÖt know - five drivers before we think we might or I might stand a chance, then obviously we are in the wrong job. It has to be like that. If Kamui didnŌĆÖt believe in himself and thought he could only be fifth best on the gridŌĆ" If I thought that way, it would be a waste of time. I respect the other drivers a lot and I think that all drivers in Formula One deserve to be there and if you look at every single one, thereŌĆÖs a reason why they are in Formula One. ItŌĆÖs not just because they got lucky and all of a sudden called up to Formula One. Obviously theyŌĆÖve been very successful in previous years, in junior categories and didnŌĆÖt end up here without reason. I think you have to be aware of that. Obviously you respect some of them more than others and you feel it on the track as well, when you race against them, how much room they sometimes give you. To give you an example, I enjoy racing against Fernando a lot because you know you can count on him, you know that most of the time he sees you and he knows that you are there. He doesnŌĆÖt give you a lot of room, for sure, but just enough. ItŌĆÖs the same with Michael or if you race with Jenson, you know that these guys are always very fair, theyŌĆÖre not making your life easy but they are very fair and I think itŌĆÖs the respect that you have for each other that really matters in those circumstances.
Q: (Gary Meenaghan - The National) Jenson, can you just talk a little bit about your relationship with Japan, what kind of things do you do when you stay here? Do you ride the metro, for instance? And how has your impression changed since the first time you visited the country to now?
JB: I obviously donŌĆÖt have as many connections to Japan as Kamui does. I came here for the first time in ŌĆÖ96, I was racing karts and it was a real shock to the system, as a 16-year old, coming to Japan, itŌĆÖs such a different culture. At that point in time, where I was, I didnŌĆÖt understand anything, the road signs, street names, anything, because everything was in Japanese. It was very difficult as a 16-year old but I really enjoyed coming here because it was something very difficult and I also loved racing here in Suzuka, because I raced here in ŌĆÖ96 and ŌĆÖ97 around the go-kart circuit which is just before 130R. I donŌĆÖt know if youŌĆÖve ever got out there to see it but itŌĆÖs just like the Grand Prix circuit, itŌĆÖs phenomenal. For me, itŌĆÖs the best circuit IŌĆÖve driven on in karting. I had some good times then, but obviously a lot has changed from ŌĆÖ96 to now: my experiences of being in Japan and obviously spending five or six years with a Japanese team, working with a lot of Japanese people and now being with a Japanese girlfriend. So I have a lot of very good connections. I spend quite a bit of time here training, relaxing, eating good food. For me, it really does feel like home even though I donŌĆÖt really speak too much of the language, a few words, the words you need to know. Anyway, IŌĆÖm going to stop there! Yeah, the Japanese people are very strong. Obviously weŌĆÖve seen a couple of big disasters this year in Japan, and weŌĆÖve seen how strong the Japanese people are, and how theyŌĆÖve really pulled together when they are in difficulty, so I think we can all learn something from them, and we should, and try to help out as much as we can and Kamui is doing a lot this weekend, and IŌĆÖm sure quite a few of the drivers are. We are always going to try our best. Is it enough? I donŌĆÖt know. My crash helmet is very similar to what I had in Monaco, so itŌĆÖs all in Japanese, and I will be auctioning it off after the race, which will go to a Japanese charity which will help the people that have been affected by the tsunami and the earthquake.
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SmartComm3131 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, Arizona United States of America
SmartComm, SmartComm, smart commllc, smart comm scam,Carole Downs,Pendleton Waugh,Shannon Downs,smart comm white paper,smart comm az, smart comm fruad, smartcomm, smartcommllc.com, SmartComm |NOTICE: Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration Decision: A neutral and independent Arbitrator has determined that the following report contained one or more false statements of fact. The false statements have been redacted (((Statement REDACTED as false pursuant to Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration))) | (((Statement REDACTED as false pursuant to Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration))) Phoenix, Arizona
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Complainant has challenged the truthfulness of 9 specific statements posted on ripoffreport.com by the Author of Report #669145, believed to be a former client of Complainant. The Author did not respond to the Complaint filed by Complainant in the time allowed and therefore is not participating in this Arbitration. In accordance with the Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration Rules (the Rules), the Arbitrator will decide whether each of the 9 statements is an opinion or a statement of fact. If, and only if, the statement is determined to be a statement of fact, the Arbitrator will then go further and decide if, by a preponderance of the evidence, the statement is true or not.
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Wireless communications is an incredibly complicated and highly regulated world. Thorough research we learned that Neither SmartComm, or its multi-tiered network of sales people are licensed securities broker/dealers or certified financial advisors. In fact, some of them had such licenses and certifications revoked by the SEC due to prior legal issues involving improper activity.
Smartcomms President, Pendleton Waugh has a trail of public fraud and other legal charges by the FCC and SEC that date back to the early 1990s, including the fact hat he has had his law license revoked in at least three states including Maryland, Georgia and Texas, and was previously convicted of federal charges related to FCC licensing scams, which are outlined below.
In 1993, Waugh came under investigation by federal authorities. As a result of that investigation, Waugh was indicted in 1994 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas on one count of conspiracy to structure financial transactions to evade securities and banking reporting requirements and one count of money laundering, both felonies. Waugh ultimately pled guilty to the first count, and the second count was dismissed. In 1995, as a result of the plea agreement, Waugh was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, followed by three years of probation, and payment of $20,000 in fines.
In 1997, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia granted the SEC summary judgment against Waugh for violations of various securities regulations. Waugh was ordered to pay the federal government nearly $13 million of illegally acquired funds.
In 1999, Waugh was convicted of securities fraud, a felony, in a case brought by the State of Texas, arising from his failure, in 1993, to disclose to a potential investor that he was under investigation by federal authorities for activities. Waugh was sentenced to four years in state prison, all of which were suspended pending successful completion of probation. He also was ordered to pay $72,000 in restitution and to complete 500 hours of community service.
In 1999, Waugh was determined to have violated the terms of his parole from federal prison and his probation on his state conviction by traveling to Puerto Rico to engage in activities relating to cellular telephone securities. As a result, Waugh was sentenced to six additional months in federal prison and four years in state prison.
We also learned that some SmartComm sales representatives also have histories of revoked SEC licenses and similar penalties for improper investment activities.
(((Statement REDACTED as false pursuant to Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration))) (((Statement REDACTED as false pursuant to Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration))) (((Statement REDACTED as false pursuant to Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration))) This webpage outlines the scam: (((link redacted)))
There are several FCC records on these guys: More from the FCC on Waugh 2009 http://www.fcc.gov/eb/hearings/files/FCC-09M-57.pdf
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Right here he was busted by the state of Maryland, and told he could not operate under Express Communications Inc. 1995
http://www.courts.state.md.us/opinions/cosa/2001/689s00.pdf another bad one 2007 !! The feds were trying to revoke the licences
The Sales Pitch SmartComm's primary sales pitch is that for an investment of $20,000 investors will earn $7,500 to $15,000 per month for life or be able to sell their holdings for a windfall profit. When asked how they can sell such securities without a securities license, the response is that we have been cleared by the SEC that what we are selling is not a security.
(((Statement REDACTED as false pursuant to Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration))) (((Statement REDACTED as false pursuant to Ripoff Report VIP Arbitration))) Please look out and do not invest money, you can see the government records for yourself.
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AUTHOR: Carole Downs - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, January 13, 2012POSTED: Friday, January 13, 2012
For the record, Smartcomm has been a solid company since it opened its doors in 2007. We have not closed our doors, run from our clients, or moved from state to state as this complaint implies. We have a corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and we have always welcomed any potential and current client to come meet us, our staff, and see our office.
Smartcomm believes in self-education and direct communication. We have done our due diligence for the opportunities we offer, and we also encourage our prospects to do their due diligence before moving forward with us as a client. The 800 MHz license application opportunity is very real. We have an entire department responsible for research and development, and their main responsibility is to validate and research the opportunities that we offer. We have always presented our potential clients with all relevant and fair information. Weve disclosed the risks as well as the rewards of any given opportunity.
We, in no way, as the title of the complaint implies, take your money and run. We are still here, and are waiting patiently with all of our current clients for the opportunity to come to fruition, as explained in our presentations. Time is one of the biggest risks, and we continue to disclose that.
The late Pendleton Waugh was involved in litigation to prove his innocence regarding the accusations made against him that have found their way onto the Internet, and we had formerly disclosed that in our marketing materials. Unfortunately, Mr. Waugh passed away unexpectedly in August of 2011 and can no longer defend himself. Smartcomm hopes that these allegations will be put to rest, but Mr. Waughs past does not hold any bearing on Smartcomm or its initiatives.
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