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PJSC Tatneft will implement a pilot operation of software and hardware complex for the remote control of fields28/10/2016
On 19-21 October 2016, at the XV International Specialized Exhibition "Oil. Gas. Energy. Chemistry. Ecology. Industrial Safety 2016 in Almetyevsk (Republic of Tatarstan), Comita Group of Companies presented software and hardware complex "Inview", designed for remote monitoring and control of distributed technological facilities. The presentation of complex operation capabilities was held for the delegation of PJSC Tatneft during the exhibition. The agreement was reached on the experimental-industrial complex operation at the facilities of the Company. "Currently, we defined about 30 well clusters to conduct the pilot operation of the complex,"… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies presented a comprehensive automation and communication solution at the VI St. Petersburg International Gas Forum19/10/2016
Comita Group of Companies presented a single technical solution for automation and communication systems at the VI St. Petersburg International Gas Forum, which was held on 4-7 October 2016 in Convention and Exhibition Centre EXPOFORUM. In the field of integrated automation systems, Comita Group of Companies presented a new hardware and software complex "Soyuz" that is a complete solution for all levels of technological process management, including the dispatching of gas transmission facilities. "Hardware and software complex "Soyuz" is a result of consolidation of long experience and high qualification of… beri dalje →
You are cordially invited to visit the Comita GC stand at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum04/10/2016
The Comita Group of Companies is participating in the VI St. Petersburg International Gas Forum, which will be held at the Convention and Exhibition Center EXPOFORUM, October 4–7, 2016. The Comita GC stand will feature innovative design and technical solutions for Russian fuel-and-energy complex enterprises, including domestic automation systems, process equipment and dispatch communication equipment, as well as solutions in the field of information technology, design and construction. Our experts will gladly address any questions related to the structure and operation of the equipment and discuss their experience regarding its… beri dalje →
Russian and Slovenian presidents took part in the memorial ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Russian chapel at Vršič Pass10/08/2016
On 30 July 2016, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor, the Russian President Vladimir Putin came on a working visit to Slovenia. The presidents of the two countries took part in the memorial ceremony on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the erection of the Russian Chapel at Vršič Pass in memory of the Russian soldiers who died in these places during the First World War. In addition, the heads of Russia and Slovenia opened a monument to the Russian and Soviet… beri dalje →
President of Comita GC D. Durakovic and Chairman of the Board of Gazprom PJSC Alexey Miller held a working meeting at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum21/06/2016
On 16 June 2016, within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a working meeting was held by the president of the Comita Group of Companies, Danilo Durakovic and chairman of the board of Gazprom PJSC, Alexey Miller. During the meeting, both sides summarised the results of their cooperation in 2015 and discussed the prospects of cooperation in period 2016-2018. In particular, attention was paid to the implementation of the Comita GC projects regarding product localisation in Russia, which includes high-tech communications equipment, IT and automation equipment used… beri dalje →
Comita GC management elected to the South Stream Telecom AG Board of Directors21/06/2016
Following the decision of the South Stream Telecom AG general meeting of shareholders, the president of the Comita group of companies, Danilo Durakovic, and the head of Comita GC for Russia and CIS, Nebojsa Jankovic, have been elected to the board of directors. At the meeting, held on 25 May 2016, D. Durakovic was appointed Deputy Chairman of the board of directors and N. Jankovic became a member of the board of directors and Deputy Director General. By the decision of the South Stream Telecom AG general meeting of shareholders,… beri dalje →
Slovenia and Russia issued a joint postage stamp devoted to the 100th Anniversary of the Russian Orthodox Chapel located in Vršič Mountain Pass03/06/2016
On 27 May 2016, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Slovenia issued the postage stamp with the image of the Russian Orthodox Chapel in Vršič Mountain Pass. The issue of the postage stamp is devoted the 100th Anniversary of the Russian Chapel, built in 1916 in memory of the dead Russian war prisoners. The art covers and envelopes will be published in addition to the issue of a postage stamp. The idea of a joint issue of postage stamp belongs to the Society of Friendship "Slovenia – Russia", created… beri dalje →
Managemet of the Comita Group of Companies took part in the 19th General Meeting of the International Business Congress in St.Petersburg31/05/2016
The President of the Comita Group of Companies Danilo Durakovic and the Head of the Comita Group of Companies for Russia and the CIS countries Nebojsa Jankovic took part in the 19th Annual General Meeting of the International Business Congress (IBC) held on May 26-27, 2016 in St. Petersburg. As part of the General Meeting the 34th session of the IBC Presidium, the conference "Energy cooperation as a factor in the stabilization of the world economy" and meetings of the IBC working committees were held. The event was organized and… beri dalje →
Russia and Slovenia honour the memory of Soviet soldiers who died in the concentration camp Mauthausen-Ljubelj during the Second World War06/05/2016
The counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Slovenia, Sergey Ivanov, Mayor of Trzič, mag. Borut Sajovic, and a representative of the Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Slovenia, President of Comita Group of Companies Danilo Durakovič, laid wreaths in memory of the Soviet soldiers who died during the Second World War on Slovenian soil. The commemoration event dedicated to the 71st anniversary of Victory in the Second World War was held on 4 May 2016 at the memorial complex on the territory of the former Nazi… beri dalje →
A set of successful meetings held at the Comita Group of Companies' stand during the Oil and Gas 2016 Exhibition06/05/2016
The executives of the Comita Group of Companies held more than twenty meetings with Russian and foreign partners, as well as representatives of contracting organisations, during the 16th International Exhibition of Equipment and Technology for the Oil and Gas Industry – Oil and Gas 2016. The exhibition was held at Moscow's Expocentre between the 18th and 21nd April 2016. "We are satisfied with the intensity and effectiveness of the exhibition," said Janko Lončar, commercial director of the Comita Group of Companies. According to him, more than three hundred people, including… beri dalje →
The Comita Group of Companies participates in project to preserve Europe's white stork population06/05/2016
As part of the Ecology and Healthcare Committee of the International Business Congress, the Comita Group of Companies participated in a large-scale project to preserve the population of white storks on the territory of Europe. The regular meeting of the Committee on the results of the implementation of eco-social projects, health care, energy saving and emission reduction was held on 21 April in Sofia, Bulgaria. Urban Ocvirk, the Comita Group of Companies' representative, delivered a speech dedicated to the successful implementation of the White Stork Project and proposals for the… beri dalje →
International basketball tournament between Russian and Serbian national junior teams to be held in Moscow11/04/2016
An international basketball tournament between the best children's club teams of Russia and Serbia – the Friendship Cup – will be held in Russia, 6-8 May 2016. Comita Group of Companies is the general sponsor of the tournament. The central activity of the event is a contest between the best children's club teams of Russia and Serbia. Russia is represented by the students of CSKA and Trinta clubs, Serbia – by young players from the clubs Partizan and Crvena Zvezda. Qualifying matches between the teams will take place in Moscow… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies took part in the all-Russian mini-football tournament Cup of Oil and Gas 201603/03/2016
The football team of Comita Group of Companies took part in the all-Russian mini-football tournament Cup of Oil and Gas 2016. The tournament was held on 14th February 2016, in the covered arena of the Locomotiv central stadium (Moscow). The tournament brought together 24 teams, which represented companies from the oil and gas, fuel and energy industries, including Transneft, Gazprom International, Gazprom PKG, Gazprom Flot, Lukoil-Trans, Giprogazoochistka, Gazprom-burenye, Tatneft-AZS-Zapad, NeftGasSnab, and others. Comita Group of Companies won the first place in Group B, with a confident victory in all three… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies and Hamoon Gostar Sanat Sign a Memorandum of Understanding15/01/2016
On 13 January 2016, Commercial Director of Comita Group of Companies, Janko Lončar, and CEO of Hamoon Gostar Sanat (HGS), Gholamreza Vakilazad, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Tehran. The Memorandum provides for the cooperation of both companies in joint oil and gas projects on the markets of Iran and other countries. Lončar expressed his hope "in fruitful cooperation not only in the projects of designing gas and oil pipeline networks but also in other projects based on experiences of both companies". By signing the Memorandum, Comita Group of Companies… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies Opens a Representative Office in Iran13/01/2016
On Sunday, 10 January 2016, Commercial Director of Comita Group of Companies, Janko Lončar, attended the opening ceremony of the Comita d.d. (member of Comita Group of Companies) representative office in Tehran, as part of the visit of the Minister of Economic Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia, Zdravko Počivalšek, to Iran. The event was attended by high-level representatives of Iranian economic and political life. During the visit, Minister Počivalšek said that "the state should help the economy to open up new markets and Iran is one of… beri dalje →
International Business Congress (IBC) Law, Banking and Finance Working Committee meeting in Greece04/11/2015
Head of Comita Group of Companies for Russia and the CIS Nebojsa Jankovic took part in the International Business Congress (IBC) Law, Banking and Finance Working Committee meeting, held on October 30, 2015 on the island of Halkidiki, Greece. The event, chaired by the Deputy Chairman of the PJSC Gazprom Management Committee Andrey Kruglov, was devoted to the discussion of topical issues relating to the development of credit markets in the emerging and developing market economy. "Today we are holding the first meeting of the Law, Banking and Finance Working… beri dalje →
ELNA Company to join an expert group developing a program to reduce import dependence in industrial automation19/10/2015
Deputy Chief Commercial Officer of the ELNA research company (member of the Comita Group of Companies) Sergey Annushkin took part in the round-table conference Issues of Import Substitution and Innovations in Industrial Automation held on October 7 in St.-Petersburg. The event was organized by the ZVEZDA-ENERGETIKA company. The participants of the round-table conference decided to establish an expert group developing an action program aimed at reducing the risk of critical dependence on imports in the sector of industrial automation. The conference was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Energy… beri dalje →
The Comita Group of Companies took part in the international football tournament Natural Resources Cup-201514/09/2015
The football team of the Comita Group of Companies took part in the international tournament of Natural Resources Cup-2015. The tournament was held in August 29 at the Spartak sports centre (Moscow). It was attended by 16 teams, representing companies from oil and gas, fuel and energy industries, as well as geological and metallurgical spheres. The Comita team started with a confident victory in the first game in the qualifying round. However, in the second match the game went wrong – the goalkeeper was injured and replaced with an outfield… beri dalje →
The Comita Group of Companies will present its latest developments and technical solutions in the field of telecommunications, automation and energy saving at the Import Substitution exhibition14/09/2015
The Comita Group of Companies will demonstrate its latest developments and technical solutions at the specialised International Import Substitution exhibition, which will be held in Moscow at the International exhibition centre Crocus Expo, on September 15 – 17, 2015: digital radio relay link SDR3500LH – a high performance trunking system that minimises the costs during the transition from SDH networks to all-IP and has the lowest power consumption in its class; industrial private-branch automatic telephone exchange PBX SI3000 – well proven in the Russian market and assigned the status of… beri dalje →
The Comita Group of Companies took part in the organisation of a welcome reception at the "Spasskaya Tower" Music Festival14/09/2015
The Comita Group of Companies was one of the organisers of the welcome reception, held on behalf of the Slovenian delegation at the International Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Tower". The reception was held on September 7 in a tent in the Red Square, after a performance by military orchestras. The brass band of the Maribor postal service, which represented Slovenia at the festival in 2015 performed for the guests, which were also treated to a sampling of traditional Slovenian beverages and snacks. At the reception, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary… beri dalje →
EBC ECOH & COMITA for the protection of the white stork28/08/2015
Comita d.d., a member of the European Business Congress (EBC), under the aegis of the EBC Committee for Ecology and Healthcare (ECOH – Ecology and Healthcare), together with the coordinator – Overgas Inc. AD and the partner, DOPPS – BirdLife Slovenia, is carrying out the nature protection project "White stork: measures for the protection of biodiversity within the framework of large-scale infrastructure projects". In this way, Comita d.d. is building upon its mission of being a socially responsible company committed to the realisation of environment- and people-friendly solutions. Within a… beri dalje →
ADRIA SECURITY SUMMIT – Sarajevo, 8 – 10 September 201528/08/2015
We are pleased to invite you to visit us at the Adria Security Summit in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), exhibition venue 11, from 8 to 10 September 2015. At one of the largest conferences on security industry in South East Europe, the Comita Group will present a unified, integrated, and comprehensive Comita security solution combining all security elements which reduce security risks and enable a more complete and simple way of facility control. The solution also prevents the misuse of the information and provides more effective company management at all… beri dalje →
Pilot operation of Automatic Control System of Gas-Compressor Unit at the production facility of ELNA Research Company on Karpinskoe Line Production Department of Main Pipelines of Gazprom Transgaz Yugorsk LLC is started24/08/2015
The Commission of Transgaz Yugorsk LLC accepted the successful results of performance equipment tests of Automatic Control System of Gas-Compressor Unit (ACS GPU-16 "ELAR-AT") produced by ELNA Research Company at Karpinskaya Gas Compressor Station of Karpinskoe Line Production Department of Main Pipelines (LPD MP). The ACS GPU with a new control system is approved for the pilot operation. Work is carried out under the integrated modernization program of gas compressor stations of PJSC Gazprom. The Working Commission that included the representatives of Gazprom Transgaz Yugorsk LLC, Karpinskoe LPD MP… beri dalje →
TEKsvyazinzhiniring LLC has put into operation three residential buildings for the employees of Transneft Far East LLC14/08/2015
TEKsvyazinzhiniring LLC, part of Comita Group of Companies, completed the construction and handed over to the customer three multi-apartment residential buildings for the employees of Transneft Far East LLC. The apartments are provided to the employees involved in the implementation of development project of Eastern Siberia-Pacific Ocean (ESPO) pipeline system. At the moment, the process of apartments transfer to the employees is almost completed. Three residential buildings of three entrances (one in Obluchye of Jewish Autonomous Region and two in Belogorsk of Amur Region) were built under the standard… beri dalje →
Comita d.d. and the Federal State Unitary Enterprise 'Russian Energy Agency' sign a memorandum of cooperation during Medvedev's visit to Slovenia29/07/2015
During the visit of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to Ljubljana, the Republic of Slovenia, on 27 July 2015, Danilo Durakovic, CEO of Comita d.d. and Anatoly Tikhonov, CEO of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise 'Russian Energy Agency' at the Ministry of Energy of Russia signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Resource Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Improvement of energy and Environmental Safety, and Use of Alternative Energy Sources'. The Memorandum aims to expand cooperation in updating the existing infrastructure and energy complex of the two countries by using cutting-edge technology… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies presented its equipment on the stand of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation at the INNOPROM-2015 exhibition21/07/2015
Comita Group of Companies, represented by the ELNA development company, took part in one of the largest international exhibitions in Russia – INNOPROM-2015. Comita Group exhibited its equipment at the stand of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, which this year presented the advanced development of Russian companies in various technological fields. The Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov and other high-ranking guests of the exhibition visited the stand. Comita Group of Companies demonstrated the following… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies sponsored trips of Serbian team at the World Winners Games01/07/2015
The vice-president of Comita Group of Companies Nebojša Janković sponsored the trip of Serbian children, who have overcome oncological diseases, to participate at the World Children's Winners Games in Moscow. The weekend of sports competitions, organised by the non-profit organisation Gift of Life held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, June 26 – 28, 2015. All the costs of the stay in Russia were covered by the non-profit organisation Gift of Life. It was necessary to raise funds only for the air tickets for the group. Usually the Serbian non-profit… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies sponsored the Second International Golf Tournament CAPE KALIAKRA OPEN 201501/07/2015
Comita Group of Companies sponsored the Second International Golf Tournament CAPE KALIAKRA OPEN 2015, held on 18-20 June 2015 in Bulgaria, near Cape Kaliakra. The tournament took place at three venues: LightHouse Golf & Spa Resort, BlackSeaRama, and the Thracian Cliffs. This year, around 150 golfers aged 18 to 65 years participated in the tournament. The sportsmen represented 17 countries, including Russia, the USA, India, the UK, and others.
Comita Group of Companies sponsored the Slovenian team for International Football and Music Festival "Art-football"24/06/2015
Comita Group of Companies sponsored the Slovenian team for the V International Football and Music Charity Festival "Art-football" held in Moscow on June 5 – 14. This year, this unique event took place in the Russian capital for the third time. The football competition was attended by teams from Europe, Asia and Latin America, which competed for the title of the strongest artistic team in the world. During daytime actors, musicians and singers played football, and in the evening they gave concerts on different outdoor stages in Moscow. This year's… beri dalje →
Reception of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Slovenia dedicated to the Day of Russia19/06/2015
The Gala reception, dedicated to the Day of Russia, took place in the large hall of prestigious Ljubljana Hotel "Sheraton – Mons" on June 11, 2015. The event was attended by the President of Comita Group of Companies Danilo Duraković. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Slovenia Doku Zavgayev, speaking to the guests, noted the continued progressive development of business and cultural cooperation between Russia and Slovenia. He also spoke about the upcoming commemorative events at the Russian Chapel in the Julian Alps.… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies will present its latest developments and solutions in the field of import substitution at the Oil and Gas exhibition09/06/2015
Comita Group of Companies will present its latest developments and solutions in the field of import substitution for Energy in the 13th biennial Moscow International Oil and Gas Exhibition (MIOGE 2015) at the stand № D313, pavilion 2.3: Digital radio equipment SDR3500LH – the most energy-efficient and adaptive in its segment, with an extensive upgradeability; • Private-branch industrial PBX SI3000, dispatch communication system and warning system DSC3000 – well-proven product in the Russian market. It has been awarded telecommunication equipment of Russian origin status from the Ministry of Industry and… beri dalje →
Vocal group from Slovenia successfully performed in the final round of Corporate Festival Fakel of OAO Gazprom in Krasnaya Polyana03/06/2015
Comita Group of Companies helped the young Slovenian XXL vocal group under the direction of a composer and music producer Tomaz Kozlevcar to make two performances in the final round of the VI Corporate Fakel Festival of OAO Gazprom. The young musicians performed at the Friendship Evening on 20 May and at the Gala Concert for the Contest closing on 22 May. Urban Ocvirk, the representative of Comita Group of Companies, was awarded by the Contest organizers with a special diploma for the long-term cooperation between Comita and festival Fakel.… beri dalje →
Working meeting of D. Duraković, President of Comita Group of Companies, and Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Board of Gazprom OAO, took place during the Annual Meeting of European Business Congress03/06/2015
The working meeting of D. Duraković, President of Comita Group of Companies, and Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Board of Gazprom OAO and EBC President, took place during the XVIII Annual Meeting of European Business Congress (EBC) on May 28-29. The parties discussed the current and future cooperation. D. Duraković also was elected to the EBC Presidium. The participants of the Annual General Meeting reviewed the results of 2014 Congress, approved the annual financial statement and heard reports from the chairmen of the working committees. The delegates also discussed a… beri dalje →
Delegation of Comita Group will take part in the Annual Meeting of European Business Congress20/05/2015
Extended delegation of Comita Group will participate in the 18th Annual Meeting of the European Business Congress (EBC), which takes place on May 28-29, 2015 in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. The representatives of Comita Group will also take part in meetings of the following committees: Business Security, Human Resources, Education and Science, Information and Communication.The plenary meeting and conference of Annual Meeting will be held on May 28 in Hyatt Regency Hotel. Meetings of working committees will take place in Hyatt Regency Hotel on May 29. The EBC Annual Meeting… beri dalje →
The musical collective from Slovenia will be performing at the festival "Fakel" in collaboration with the Comita Group20/05/2015
Thanks to Comita Group of Companies the young vocal group from Slovenia under the guidance of famous European composer and producer Tomaz Kozlevchara will appear at the final round of IV Corporate Fakel Festival of OAO Gazprom On May 16-23 in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi, the final round of IV Corporate Fakel Festival of OAO Gazprom will take place. The contest of amateur creative teams and performers shall gather more than 1,500 participants and guests. The festival will be attended by representatives of 37 subsidiaries of OAO Gazprom, as well as… beri dalje →
Management team of Comita Group engaged in talks with the President of Turkmenistan in Slovenia19/05/2015
The President of Turkmenistan made an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia on May 13-14, 2015. Within the framework of the visit, he held a series of meetings with the leadership of the Republic and representatives of business circles of the Republic. During the visit, there was delivered a presentation of a book written by the President of Turkmenistan. On May 13 there was held a Turkmen-Slovenian Summit meeting in Ljubljana. Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and the President of Slovenia Borut Pahor discussed a wide range of issues relating to the… beri dalje →
EBC BSEC Committee Meeting Takes Place in Tomsk22/04/2015
N. Janković, Head of Comita Group of Companies for Russia and CIS, took part in the EBS BSEC Committee session which took place on the 16th of April 2015 in the city of Tomsk. The committee session was dedicated to the theme of "Security of property and personnel in realization of oil and gas campaigns and projects in the sphere of energetics". The session was opened by the president of the committee, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Director General of the Corporate Security Service, Sergey Homyakov. His presentation… beri dalje →
An Interview with N. Janković, Head of Comita Group of Companies for Russia and CIS Published in Gazprom Magazine10/04/2015
March edition of Gazprom magazine featured an interview with N. Janković, Head of Comita Group of Companies for Russia and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). In an in-depth interview, Nebojša Janković presented the path of development of Comita Group of Companies, its projects in Russia, Europe and CIS and the Group's plans for the future. Interview is also published on Gazprom's official webpage: http://www.gazprom.ru/f/posts/22/510778/gazprom-magazine-3-2015..pdf Comita_str-29
Prospects for energy development in Serbia discussed at the Energy Forum in Belgrade03/04/2015
Comita Group of Companies took part in the Energy Forum, discussing the prospects for development of the energy sector in the region. The event took place on March 26th in Belgrade, with the support of the Ministry of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Serbia. Forum was moderated by Boban Spasojević, a well-known Serbian broadcaster. The participants discussed a wide range of issues connected to global, regional and national oil and gas markets. One of the important issues discussed at the meeting was the transformation of the"South Stream" gas… beri dalje →
Meeting of EBC INFOC Committee in Moscow31/03/2015
Comita Group of Companies representatives took part in the meeting of the INFOC (Information and Communication) Committee of the European Business Congress. The conference happened on March 27th with the organizational support of Gazprom Telekom. The theme of the conference was: Cooperation prospects in the sphere of production and delivery of the telecommunication equipment for technological communication networks, plans of the companies for localization of its production in the territory of the Russian Federation. Gazprom was represented by: Head of the Automated Process Control Systems Department and Vice Chairman of… beri dalje →
Comita Group took part in the Russian-Slovenian Business Forum30/03/2015
Representatives of Comita Group took part in Russian-Slovenian Business Forum, held on March 24th and 25th 2015 in Nizhny Novgorod. The event was attended by Valery Shantsev, governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region and Primož Šeligo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia in Russia. As V. Shantsev emphasized in his speech to the participants of the forum, "the relations between Russia and Slovenia have deep historical roots, and we, despite the current difficult situation, strive to further develop and strengthen these relations." According to P. Sheligo, "crisis… beri dalje →
Comita Group of Companies acted as the Host Company during the Joint Meeting of the Committee of European Business Congress on Industry and Construction and Committee of European Business Congress on Ecology and Healthcare. The Meeting "Economic And Environmental Efficiency Of Different Gas Transport Ways" was held on March 13, 2015 in the Greek city of Thessaloniki. The President of Comita Group of Companies Danilo Durakovic presented the welcome speech to the participants of the meeting. He wished to the delegates the fruitful work and reaching of the effective decisions… beri dalje →
EBC Human Resources, Education and Science17/03/2015
Comita Group of Companies participated in the Meeting of the Committee of the European Business Congress for Human Resources, Education and Science. The Meeting was held on March 11-13 in the capital of the Czech Republic – Prague and was dedicated to Service Human Resource Management Model of Gas Enterprises. The participants shared their experiences and discussed the upcoming trends for the development of automation processes in human resource management, techniques to increase the personnel working efficiency and modern methods of production personnel training. Reference: The European Business Congress is… beri dalje →
Comita Group sponsored hockey match between the Soviet sport legends and Serbian veterans' hockey team06/03/2015
On February 28th, Soviet sports legends and Serbian veterans' hockey team held a friendly match in Belgrade "Pionir" Arena. The match commemorated the 30th anniversary of the USSR team's victory at 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Comita Group was one of the event sponsors. More than 1,000 hockey fans have gathered in "Pionir" Arena. The game was attended by Vladimir Chepurin, the Russian Ambassador in Serbia, Sinisa Mali, the Mayor of Belgrade, as well as Serbian ministers, public figures and well-known artists and sportsmen. In the Soviet sports legends team… beri dalje →
Diplomats' Day12/02/2015
Diplomats' Day D.Duraković attended the reception at the Russian Embassy in Slovenia on the occasion of the Diplomats' Day. Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Slovenia and the President of Comita Group Danilo Duraković took part in the traditional ceremonial reception celebrating Diplomats' Day. The event took place on February 10 at the Russian Embassy in Slovenia. Its Excelency Mister Doku Zavgajev, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Slovenia, stressed the importance of joint efforts in progressive development of economic and cultural cooperation between Russia and Slovenia. All… beri dalje →
Gazprom and Comita address cooperation prospects12/12/2014
On December 5th Berlin hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Aljosa Ivancic, Vice President of Slovenian Comita. The parties addressed the main areas and prospects for further cooperation between the companies. In particular, they paid attention to operating the process communications equipment of Comita at Gazprom's industrial facilities. In addition, the meeting touched upon the possibility for Comita to render comprehensive engineering services within Gazprom's infrastructure projects, including the Power of Siberia gas pipeline construction. Background Slovenian Comita develops technologies in the… beri dalje →
EBC INFOC Belgrade 201418/11/2014
Under the auspices of Comita Group and Millennium Team Company on 13 November 2014 in Belgrade (Serbia) was held the meeting of the Committee EBC INFOC – Information and Communication. The meeting was attended by representatives of the world's leading companies in the field of telecommunications. This time the meeting of INFOC Committee was dedicated to the topic "Trends in the development of wireless technology and prospects for the ITS application and technological networks". During the session, on 14 November 2014, at the primary school Vuk Karadžić (Belgrade) was presented… beri dalje →
Gazprom Corporate Festival Fakel18/11/2014
Last week the representatives of Comita Group attended in Khanty-Mansiysk (Russia) the semifinals' week of Gazprom Corporate Festival Fakel. On this occasion Comita Group congratulates all athletes, performers and organizers for an excellent event which brought together more than 1500 participants. Short information Fakel (rus. Torch) is Gazprom corporate festival, which takes place since 2004. The festival includes representatives of local companies or subsidiaries of Gazprom group from more than 20 Russian regions (eg. Astrakhan, Moscow, Mahačkala …). The festival usually takes place every two years according to the following… beri dalje →
2014 Blue Corridor NGV Rally in Ljubljana23/10/2014
The use of compressed gas will take you further for less money and with fewer emissions Ljubljana, 24 October – Today, in front of the Lev Hotel, it was possible to see gas fuelled vehicles which are a part of the Blue Corridor NGV Rally 2014 caravan. The CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) type of natural gas-fuelled vehicles while on their route will demonstrate the power of natural gas as a modern and ecologically pure fuel for motor vehicles. This year's caravan, the eighth in a row, started on October 7… beri dalje →
We invite you to one of the world's largest fair for solutions in public transportation. EXPOCITYTRANS 2014. Between 29 October and 1 November Comita Group will also present innovative solutions in this field. Location: VDNH, 75 Pavilion, Hall A place E5. More information can be found on the website: http://www.expocitytrans.info/
IGU Annual meeting17/10/2014
Comita Group representatives are attending the International Gas Union (IGU) annual meeting which takes place in Berlin between 14-17th of October. The annual meeting includes conferences, round tables and presentations on current events and solutions related to the development of the gas market and gas sector technologies. On Wednesday, 15th of October, Comita Group representatives together with the members of IGU from Balkan region were invited to a meeting with the Russian candidate for Vice-President of IGU, g. Aleksander Ivanovič Medvjedev. The meeting was aimed at exchanging experiences and suggestions… beri dalje →
2014 Blue Corridor NGV Rally09/10/2014
This year, Comita Group has been closely participating in the Blue Corridor project – a partnership between Russian giant Gazprom, German company E.ON, as well as numerous other European energy companies aiming at the promotion of the use of compressed natural gas (CNP) vehicle. Those vehicles, which represent an environmentally friendly and in Europe a more and more frequently used alternative to other fuels, among other produce lower CO2 emissions, a negligible amount of dust particles, and low noise emissions. Furthermore, there are friendly to users and the broader community.… beri dalje →
4th St Petersburg International Gas Forum07/10/2014
Representatives of the Comita Group are participating in the St Petersburg International Gas Forum, held between 7 and 10 October 2014 in St Petersburg in Russia. The International Forum, which was first held in 2011, represents the most important event from the field of gas industry and at the same time goes into the most topical issues of the aforementioned industry's development from the point of view of suppliers, manufacturers, equipment integrators, and stakeholders. The forum boasts of a participation of more than 1,000 delegates in an extensive programme attentively… beri dalje →
Mr. Danilo Duraković appointed Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation07/10/2014
On 7 April 2014, the president of the Comita group, Mr. Danilo Duraković, was appointed to the position of Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Kranj. Mr. Danilo Duraković has spent years strengthening the overall cooperation between Russia and Slovenia as well as promoting friendship between the two nations. As president of the Comita group, he cooperates with leading Russian companies to find modern solutions in the telecommunication, information, energy and safety field. When appointed the honorary position, Mr Duraković sincerely thanked the Russian federation for their trust and… beri dalje →
7th St. Petersburg International Innovation Forum03/10/2014
Representatives of the Comita Group are attending the 7th St. Petersburg International Innovation Forum, held between 1st and 3rd of October 2014 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The forum represents a platform for business communication between participants from the fields of innovation, science and education, as well as companies and representatives of federal institutions. Among the more visible topics of this year's forum are: modernization processes, potential and progressive clusters, state measures for the strengthening of innovations, effective support mechanisms for investments into innovative projects, etc. Link of the Forum: http://forum.spbinno.ru/i2011en
On 23 June 2014, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, His Excellency Mr. Primož Šeligo, MA, and the CEO of the Comita Group, Mr. Danilo Duraković, signed an agreement on the donation of resources for the refurbishment of premises after the fire that the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Moscow sustained in January. At this occasion, Mr. Duraković, among with other slovenian donors, wished His Excellency successful work at the refurbished premises.
2nd Economic forum – "Vladimirska Area – a Dynamic Development Region"03/06/2014
The representatives of the Comita group attended the 2nd Economic forum – "Vladimir Oblast – a Dynamic Development Region" At numerous round tables and business meetings, the representatives of local and national bodies, Gazprom, Sberbank, as well as other most prominent Russian and European corporations discussed the issues regarding investment increase as well as further development of the region. More information can be found at: http://www.avo.ru/news/14550-1
Appointment of Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation02/06/2014
20th of May 2014 the Embassy of the Russian Federation organized a reception on the occasion of the appointment of Mr. Danilo Duraković the city Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation with the location in Kranj. The reception was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Deputy Minister, Mr. T. Rupel), the Office of the President of the Republic, governmental and non-governmental organizations, businessmen, journalists and other guests. Present were also the mayors of the consular area Carniola, comprising the NW Slovenia, the municipality of Kranj, Bled, Bohinj,… beri dalje →
High-level representatives of Comita Group are attending St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in order to discuss the major issues of economic cooperation and business development. More informations about the forum.
Working meeting Comita – Gazprom23/05/2014
On Friday, 23th of May 2014, in a working meeting within St. Petersburg Economic Forum, the highest representatives of Comita Group met with the chairman of Gazprom, g. Aleksej Miller and discussed the further strengthening of business cooperation. The participants discussed the South Stream project, attention was paid to developing the use of gas as a motor fuel and Comita's cooperation in the project "Сила Сибири".
Annual meeting of the European Business Congress (EBC)23/05/2014
Representatives of Comita Group – members of the European Business Congress will be attending between 29 and 30 May the 16th annual meeting of the European Business Congress in Athens (Greece). The meeting is dedicated to the topic: "Gas Engine Fuel for European Environment". More information follows. About the meeting
Reception for the mayors of the Gorenjska region13/05/2014
On Friday, 9 May 2014 the premises of Comita d.d. hosted the introductory meeting with the mayors of the Gorenjska region before the official appointment of Mr. Duraković as the Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation with his seat in Kranj. At this opportunity, Mr. Duraković congratulated the mayors at the Victory Day.
29th International Gas Professionals Meeting (7–9 May 2014, Opatija, Croatia)09/05/2014
Comita d.d. will be introduced at a special showroom at the 29th International Scientific Meeting of Gas Experts – the largest event of its kind in Southeast Europe. This year, more than 500 participants from 15 countries will discuss important issues related to the development of the gas industry. More information available at: http://www.hsup.hr/en/konferencije-i-izlozbe/conference/30
We invite you to the most important Russian fair in telecommunications solutions SVIAZ EXPOCOMM MOSCOW 2014, May 13-16, where Comita Group will be presenting its solutions. Visit us at the exhibition space 22D40, hall 2 -2. Location: ЦВК «ЭКСПОЦЕНТР» – Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 14, Moskva, RF – http://www.expocomm.ru/en/venue.html More information on the website: http://www.expocomm.ru/
EBC ICON Belgrade 201423/04/2014
On 18 April 2014, the meeting of the EBC ICON – Industry and Construction Committee took place in Belgrade at the invitation of Comita d.d. The 49th meeting of the committee, which took place under the title "The use of autonomous energy sources for pipeline transportation", was attended by more than 50 representatives of Russian and European companies that shed some lights on their standpoint towards the development of technological and construction solutions from the field of the oil and gas industry. Detailed information about the European Business Congress and… beri dalje →
EBC INFOC Belgrade 201423/04/2014
On 17 April 2014, the meeting of the EBC INFOC – Information and Communication Committee took place in Belgrade under the sponsorship of the Comita d.d. company, attended by leading representatives of global companies from the field of telecommunications. The topic of this INFOC Committee meeting, presided over by Comita d.d., was: "Telecommunication Solutions for Mission-critical Systems". Detailed information about the European Business Congress and the INFOC Committee is available at: www.ebconline.org as well as on the website of Comita d.d.
On 8 April 2014, the representatives of the Comita group attended the 5th International environmental congress of "Environmental and Energy Principles of Sustainable Development" in Sofia. The session "Ecology and healthcare" of the EBC Working Committee also took place within the framework of the congress. Over 130 environmental and energy experts from eleven countries (Russia, Germany, Poland, Slovenia etc.) attended the congress, along with 23 companies and 18 non-governmental organisations. Participants discussed the measures to increase energy efficiency in Europe and the meaning of using new technologies and natural gas… beri dalje →
EBC HRES Dusseldorf 201410/04/2014
On 3 April 2014, senior representatives of the Comita group attended the meeting of the Working Committee "Human Resources, Education and Science" in Düsseldorf (Germany). Together with the representatives of leading European companies they discussed key issues in the human resources policies of energy companies and emphasized the importance of the continuous education of employees. Detailed information about the European Business Congress is available on: www.ebconline.org.
Memorandum of partnership: Elna – Comita07/02/2014
In late 2013 the company Elna and group of companies Comita had entered a memorandum of partnership. The agreement was signed in order to join the both companies' resources and potentials on the Russian engineering market. Such an alliance allows reducing the time and costing of project implementation, optimizing the processes of building and equipping facilities. As a result the designing, developing, producing and vendoring services are delivered to the customer by one legal entity. *** The group of companies Comita is the group of Slovenian, Russian and foreign enterprises… beri dalje →
We aim higher14/08/2013
For two decades, here at Comita d.d. we are a part of an incredible story by developing innovative, economical and energy-efficient technological solutions, using knowledge and innovation to build bridges between the world's major energy and telecom partners. But this is just the beginning – WE AIM HIGHER. We are looking for new solutions and new opportunities, and support individuals who overcome distances, bring people together and who always AIM HIGHER. Comita d.d. congratulates sports pilot Boris Žorž and his team for a successful performance at the European Gliding Championship… beri dalje →
New feature for your home: Comita home automatization18/05/2013
We are representing a new feature for your home, Comita home automatization, which allows you to regulate lightening and temperature in every room of your home on an individually programmed control panel. The design of the system allows us to make quick changes and adding new devices through the interface. In addition to mentioned lights, louvers and air-conditioners you can also regulate, ventilation devices, cameras… Comita home automatization is a system that makes it possible through the friendly interface. Controlled space is for the first time depicted live. User friendly… beri dalje →
EBC Annual General Meeting10/05/2013
Representatives of »Comita d.d.« will take part in the 16th Annual General Meeting of the European Business Congress e.V., which will be held on May 30 -31, 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The GM will be hosted by Nederlandse Gasunie and Royal Boskalis Westminster, and co-sponsored by the ING Bank and Shell. Read more:http://ebc-annual-general-meeting.de/
Comita d.d. successfully passed the certification procedure, conducted by the Slovenian Institute of Quality and Metrology, and received two certificates of quality for management system ISO 9001:2008 and for the environmental management system 14001:2004. This demonstrates our focus on the needs of customers and their satisfaction as well as raising the quality and implementation of the quality policy, which is based on the quality of products, services and business processes that contribute to the sustainable development of the local society and society in general. We are aware that this is… beri dalje →
SVIAZ EXPOCOMM MOSCOW Fair 201301/05/2013
We invite you to the most important Russian fair in telecommunications solutions SVIAZ EXPOCOMM MOSCOW 2013, May 14-17, where Comita will be presenting its solutions. Visit us at the exhibition space 22D40, hall 2 -2. Location: ЦВК «ЭКСПОЦЕНТР» – Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 14, Moskva, RF – http://www.expocomm.ru/en/venue.html More information on the website: http://www.expocomm.ru/
Fair MIPS14/04/2013
We invite you to MIPS Fair – one of the biggest presentations of modern security solutions in Moscow, April 15-18, where Comita will be presenting its solutions. Visit us at the exhibition space B443, pavilion 75. Location: All-Russia Exhibition Centre (V.V.C.) – http://www.mips.ru/participation/venue.aspx More information on the website: www.mips.ru
Welcome to our new website!14/04/2013
Warmly welcome at the new website of Comita d.d. We have adapted the page, added new content and form and customized it for You – our esteemed visitors. Kindly invited to come visit us in the future!
Congratulations to biathletes!27/12/2012
Comita d.d., the proud sponsor of biathletes' teams, congratulates the participants for their excellent achievements of the third stop of the E.ON IBU world cup in this season, where at the 20th anniversary of the first world cup at Rudno polje, Slovenia had its first victory. It was achieved by Jakov Fak in sprint category. Besides the victory he also achieved the 2nd place in the race with a group start, while Tea Gregorin met her expectations with 6th place. The representatives of Comita d.d. were present at the competition.… beri dalje →
Working meeting Gazprom – Comita d.d.27/12/2012
On Wednesday, December 26 2012, Gazprom's Chairman of the Board Alexei Miller and Vice-president of Comita Aljoša Ivančič met at a working meeting at Gazprom's headquarters. The participants discussed specific work plans for the recently established joint venture South Stream Telecom AG. (more at: http://comita.net/en/press-release-establishment-of-the-joint-venture-south-stream-telecom-ag/) and the company's role in the South Stream project.
Press release Establishment of the joint venture South Stream Telecom AG15/11/2012
During the visit of Slovene Prime Minister Janez Janša in Moscow on November 13th, partners ZAO Gaztelekom and Comita d.d. signed a shareholder agreement on establishment of a joint venture, South Stream Telecom AG. The founding of the company is a new step in the relationship between the Russian and Slovenian company, made in the light of cooperation in the area of energy and building of the South Stream pipeline. South Stream Telecom AG was founded for the purpose of installation and exploitation of the main telecommunications network on the… beri dalje →
Slovene-Russian business conference in Moscow14/11/2012
In the framework of the visit of Slovene Prime Minister, Janez Janša, on November 13, Comita d.d. presented itself at the Slovene-Russian Business Conference in Moscow, jointly organized by the Slovenian Embassy in Moscow, Association of Russian Managers and the Slovene-Russian Business Club. Slovene Prime Minister pointed out: "Economies of Slovenia and Russian Federation are connected through investments. Russia is in the fourth place among our foreign partners according to the value of Slovene investments. We are especially glad, and this was also acknowledged by the President of the Russian… beri dalje →
Invitation to a press conference – EBC31/05/2012
On May 31, 2013 in Portorož begins the 15th meeting of the European Business Congress (EBC). For two days, Portorož will be the meeting place of the representatives of leading European energy and bank companies, discussing energy safety and new opportunities for natural gas. Many illustrious names of the European energy and bank sector responded to the invitation of the host of the congrees, Slovene company Comita d.d. Among others, the participants of the congress will be: dr. Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Board of OAO Gazprom; Paolo Scaroni, Chairman… beri dalje →
Comita will be the host of the 15th European Business Congress28/05/2012
On May 31 and June 1 2012, Portorož will be hosting the European Business Congress. At the 15th anniversary assembly, inaugurated by Mr. Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Board of OAO Gazprom and the President of European Business Congress, the most illustrious names of global electro energy market will discuss a current topic: Energy safety and new opportunities for natural gas. Congress will be attended by over 200 delegates and guests from the 24 member countries of OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe). This year, the host of… beri dalje →
The main sponsor of the Slovenian biathlon team26/05/2012
26.5.2012 we signed sponsorship contract with Slovene biathlon team. Pogodba o pokroviteljstvu Pokljuka, 26.5.2012
Signing of an exclusive distribution contract with TAB System27/01/2012
Kranj, 27.1.2012 With January 1 2012, company Comita d.d. signed an exclusive distribution contract with TAB systems d.d. Slovenia for the area of Russian Federation. This exclusive distribution contract applies to the whole series of smarti ® products and services, marketed by Comita in the area of Russian Federation. Comita d.d. also became a shareholder of TAB Systems d.d. Smarti products and services are an ideal solution and they combine a multimodal biometric access control, based on voice and face recognition and numerous other functions, enabling the user a simple… beri dalje →
Regular meeting of the EBC (European Business Congress) – INFOC Information and communication10/10/2011
Kranj, 10.10.2011 On October 6 2011 in Bled, Comita d.d. hosted a regular meeting of the working committee for Information and Communication within EBC (European Business Congress). The meeting was presided over by Dr. Dietrich Moeller, Senior Executive Vice-President of Siemens AG and Chairman of the Board of Siemens-Russia. Besides the leadership of Comita d.d. including its Director Danilo Duraković, many distinguished guests of Siemens from Europe and Russia, and of Iskratel from Slovenia and Russia, participated in the meeting. The main subject of the meeting was new ideas and… beri dalje →
Signing of the letter of intent for publich lightning of the Nizhniy Novgorod31/05/2011
On May 31 201, Comita d.d. and the Administration of Nizhniy Novgorod signed a letter of intent for introducing the energy saving system for street lightning with the new generation of LED lights. Comita d.d. successfully cooperates with the leading representatives in the Russian energy market and supplies technologically advanced equipment to Russia that vitally contributes to the raising of energy efficiency. Suggested system of public lightning in Nizhniy Novgorod enables 80-percent savings of electricity, designated for public lightning compared to the existing lightning system.
Signing the letter of intent for cooperation in the area of efficient energy use at the Russian Federation market24/05/2011
On May 24 2011, Comita d.d. signed a letter of intent for the cooperation in the area of efficient energy use in the market of Russian Federation, together with companies Robotina d.o.o., Menerga d.o.o. and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS) and Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia (OZS) as supporting organizations, working in the common interest of Slovene economy. Signers of the letter of intent are united in the opinion that a common business interest exists for the acquisition of appropriate businesses in the area… beri dalje →
Comita d.d. and ZAO Gaztelekom signed a Memorandum on cooperation in the field of telecommunications18/05/2011
Kranj, 18. 5. 2011 During the official visit of Gazprom delegation in Repulic of Slovenia in Ljubljana, the Chairman of the Board Alexey Miller, the President of the Republic of Slovenia Danilo Türk, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor and Minister of the Economy, Darja Radič participated in a work meeting. Director-General of Comita d.d. Danilo Duraković and Alexey Miller signed a Memorandum on cooperation in the field of telecommunications between ZAO Gaztelekom and Comita d.d.. At the work meeting, current state and opportunities for Russian-Slovene cooperation… beri dalje →


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RE: st: RE: variance of R2
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--- firstname.lastname@example.com [mailto:email@example.com] wrote:
> Do you reckon that now I can assess the significance of the difference between
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> (R2_a-R2_b)/sqrt[(SE_a)^2+(SE_b)^2]
The way to compare R squares is to use F-tests (as long as you are using the
same dependent variable). Though, I don't like the interpretation of a test
on "improvement" in R2. A much more sensible interpretation is as a test of
a constraint on the parameters, since it is the parameters that are of
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''We are here on the last parliamentary day,'' said Prime Minister Julia Gillard, sounding mightily relieved as she launched into the end-of-year valedictory ritual of reflecting kindly on months of torment.
She reeled off benevolent thoughts on everyone from her staff to her security team, Hansard reporters (''who make us sound better than in real life''), cooks, cleaners and purveyors of Parliament House coffee.
She even offered best wishes to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, suggesting he take a ''long, long holiday - 12 months would be perfect'', and he reciprocated. Unhappily, Gillard was suffering a touch of premature expectation.
The Senate, Australia's version of the House of Lords, was at that moment rousing itself from its customary torpor and, like a duke befuddled by too much brandy, launching into an argument about a subject that had already been settled.
So aroused were the antipodean lords that it turned out they'd need another night and day to honk and thunder their way through legislation to dismantle Telstra for the national broadband network.
Confounded by the knowledge they'd been outflanked by the government and independents, Coalition senators set to filibustering, rolling out speaker after speaker for no obvious purpose, 20 minutes of balderdash available to each of them. ''Spineless worms,'' someone cried, as if there might be some other form of worm.
The Senate's insistence on refusing to go home meant the House of Representatives, too, would have to cool its heels until the shouting was done, which means Monday will be the year's last parliamentary day.
MPs looked as if such a dread prospect had caused them to lose their bearings as they trooped in for question time, strung with sky-blue scarves.
Speaker Harry Jenkins appeared transformed into a rabbi as he draped his scarf over his head. ''Might I say,'' he intoned, curiously, ''come play.''
It turned out the MPs were showing support for Australia's 2022 soccer World Cup bid. The fun and games proved short-lived as the Coalition sought to portray suburbia ruined by the national broadband network - nature strips dug up and ghastly cables strung across skylines.
Gillard dismissed these visions as the ravings of Luddites, and wondered if the Coalition would like to dismantle electricity and telephone wires.
As for Tony Abbott's anti-NBN rhetoric: ''The bricks he's throwing at us are the bricks that used to form the foundations of the Liberal Party.''
The bonhomie of the morning, when it seemed the year was all but done, had vanished.
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Bernard Madoff now rivals Britney Spears on the Internet. Google searches in the U.S. on the disgraced financier at times have surpassed those of the tabloid princess. His alleged Ponzi scheme has also sparked a feeding frenzy in the blogosphere, with a growing number of Web sites dedicated to all things Madoff.
The blogs run the gamut from the sarcastic to the sober. At "I'm Bernard Madoff—I'm Telling All", the anonymous author keeps a daily diary of supposed confessions, including "hints about where I've parked some cash, opinions about all of those that I've worked with, [and] some investing advice." Collectors can buy toilet paper with Madoff's picture for $24.
Other sites offer a support group for victims of the alleged Ponzi scheme. Madoff Help, started by financial planner Ron Stein, offers a six-step program. (Step 3: Talk to a qualified attorney.) There's a brand-new community at Stanford International Bank Fraud for investors touched by the latest alleged scamster, Allen Stanford, accused of running an $8 billion fraud.


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Start Point Information Centre from walkthefells.net
With room for about a dozen or so cars, this spot proves handy for numerous different ascents of the group of fells usually referred to as the Lord's Seat fells. And despite them being grouped together under the name of a single fell, there is actually a nice selection of fells to choose from; including Whinlatter and Greystones.
Parking is free and this is a place I've always managed to get a space, regardless of the time of day or year.


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Date of Stay: September, 2009
This campground was located close to the beach, and very enjoyable. The sites were not always level, and the sand got everywhere. Overall, a good experience.
Date of Stay: September, 2009
My mother and I had a great visit. I chose this park based on the great reviews and it was everything I had hoped it would be. We were in the Premium-5 spot (P-5) and it was the best view in the park. Owner was a gem, very helpful; she even went to town and picked up hot dogs for us to cook over the campfire as we had no way down. She does make this park very unique and I definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the Asheville area. I left feeling like I had a new friend. I hope to be able to come back one day. This one is a must-do!


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The Eurogroup members will start their meeting after 14:30 GMT today. There should be a press conference by Jeroen Dijsselbloem, President of the Eurogroup, Pierre Moscovici, Member of the EC in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, and Klaus Regling, Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). However, the exact time of the press conference isn't set up yet (around 19:00 GMT).
The odds are that the euro area's finance won't make a decision on the Greek debt question today. In this case the focus will shift on tomorrow's EU Economic Summit and the Eurogroup's previously scheduled meeting on February 16. According to Dijsselbloem, this would be Greece's last chance to apply for a bailout extension, because some euro zone countries would need to consult their parliaments to give their permission.


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Back at Taichung Station I bought the morning train ticket for $116 TWD ($3.75) which would run from 8.17 to 10.06. I took the first train as they were not that frequent and I had a full days itinerary planned.
You can take a bus direct to Sun Moon Lake but I thought the train which only runs 3/4 of the way would be more interesting.
The train was one of the colourfully painted ones on the outside I had seen on the previous days. It would be interesting travelling with the locals as this was a popular route for honeymooners, daytrippers, and seniors.
The train line runs south from Taichung then moves onto the Jiji Branch line that runs east-west across to almost Sun Moon Lake. My guide book claimed there was a bike path beside and that you could cycle the same route.
I'm glad I didnt take that option as I didnt see anyone on the cycle path and would have made for a very long and tiring day. There really wasnt much to see along the cycle path and was much the same scenery for many kms.
After arriving at Checheng just after 10am I found the bus schedule in the tourist office who told me the next bus to Sun Moon Lake was 11.30 giving me over an hour to kill.
The Checheng terminal station is an old logging community that has now been transformed into a tourist village. There is a logging sawmill museum, old train carriages, the conductors tower, and a floating log pool you can walk around
I dont think it really needed 90 mins till the Sun Moon Lake bus but perhaps they are trying to develop tourism here instead of everyone heading directly to Sun Moon Lake.
Seeing as I had time to kill the village map showed a temple a few blocks to the left of the sawmill. I tried to find my way up there but was blocked by a fierce dog. Then I found another way around and found the temple.
There were locals in the few homes along the path happy to see tourists and trying to sell local snacks.
Then since I had lots of time to kill I wanted to find the bus stop. I didnt see anything and wandered down for a bit until I came to a large red building. The locals told me this was not the bus stop and pointed me back the way I came
I got an ice cream and sat on a bench in the shade back by the sawmill tourist area. Then a cleaner saw me and came over ushering me to come with her to the bus stop. I guess she was trying to be friendly but I didnt want to go and stand in the sun at the bus stop twenty minutes early.
She showed me the bus stop which was just a sign post so I sat there and waited for the bus to arrive at 11.30. When he did come the ticket was $100 TWD ($3.25) and I was the only passenger, maybe explaining the infrequent times.
The journey was a short thirty minutes and I got my first view of Sun Moon Lake which was many kms wide and something it could take you a whole day to walk around.
The train route ended up being the slow option, particularly because of the long wait time for the connecting bus. If you want to spend the whole day at Sun Moon Lake it may be quicker to take the bus directly there from Taichung
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The IPAA hosted its Fall 2015 Supply & Demand meeting in Houston on Wednesday, Nov. 18th. The panelists featured the Committee Chair, Bob Fryklund with IHS; Mark Roche, Managing Director and Head of North American Oil & Gas for Credit Agricole Securities; and Angelica Jarvenpaa and Marnie Georges, both Research Associates from Raymond James. Bob talked about some of the key transitions occurring in the industry with the price downturn and the strategy shift evolving as various actors seek out the best and most efficient pathways to value. He also talked about relevant new actors such as big data, private equity and social activism that are impacting the industry roadmap going forward.
Mark Roche discussed several key changes that have taken place on the debt side of the E&P business including 1st lien RBL, second lien and high yield bonds. Currently, borrowers are in relatively fair shape after the fall borrowing base redeterminations and maturity schedules are stable with most RBL facilities maturing 2018-2019 and the bulk of high yield issues maturing in the 2020-2023 timeframe. However, banks are dealing with multiple exogenous forces including regulatory pressure pertaining to audits, exposure and the Shared National Credit (SNC) Review process which rates 'survivability' over loan structure. Increasingly, new hot buttons for the banks include high leverage, lack of leverage covenant and tight liquidity. In high yield, there has been a massive selloff with "70 as the new 90" and we are seeing frustration mount with the pursuit of second/third lien to enhance liquidity and pressure on companies either repurchase bonds or swap for equity. For the future, the spring borrowing base season could be more harmful as more hedges roll off (estimates of only 29 percent oil and 22 percent natural gas hedged in 2016 – Wells Fargo), cost reductions are maximized and leverage increases. As a result, banks will pull back and increase their financing costs. We can expect banks pulling back via loan sales and reduced new issue activity and an increased flow of institutional second lien issuance. There will be bond exchanges – cash pay exchanged for PIK notes, a more active secondary loan market as banks jettison loan assets to appease regulators, distressed funds picking up large blocks of high yield paper and finally, forced combinations/asset sales.
The Raymond James analysts focused on the current state of U.S. oil production and the related impact on global supply and demand. In terms of how the oil and gas world has changed they emphasized four points: 1) there is currently no excess oil capacity – for the first time in 40 years; 2) the U.S. has become a competitive oil and natural gas producer (most underestimate the U.S. efficiency gains, extraction cost is falling rapidly and U.S. oil supply is cheap, resilient and substantial); 3) the U.S. slowly displaces offshore/international; and 4) the shift has massive geopolitical considerations (stronger dollar, U.S. manufacturing wins, trade balances shift and global consumers win). For their price outlook, RJ sees average prices of $49 WTI in 2015, $55 in 2016 and a $70 average between 2017-2020 in their long-term forecast. Increasingly, emerging Asia (ex-China) and rest of world (Row) will drive oil demand going forward as China and North America slow from their rather robust 2015 pace. U.S. demand has grown over four percent YTD actual compared to the RJ estimate of three percent. The question remains who will fill excess demand as the world has been in a 20 year bear market for oil. U.S. oil growth has been staggering and looks to continue despite a momentary fall in 2016. E&Ps will continue to spend their cash flow and cap-ex looks to rise again after 2016 to levels approaching $100 billion. The rig count will be anemic in 2016 but will recover strongly into 2018. Without the Permian, drilling efficiency is up and there have been considerable productivity gains by play. Efficiency gains have even outpaced the RJ model with the highest production by rig by play in the Marcellus followed by the Eagle Ford, Bakken, Niobrara and Haynesville, followed by the Utica and lastly the Permian. U.S. oil productivity gains averaged 17 percent in 2014, 23 percent forecast in 2015 and 16 percent in 2016. Increasingly, RJ is focusing on the age of wells and their decline rate as well as the average age of a barrel in U.S. base oil production. RJ sees new oil production down 200,000 bbl/d from January 2015 to January 2016 but reduced declines in base production counteracts 100,000 bbl/d in lost new production. In their review of major play total production change, RJ sees a production bottom in September 2016. The steepest declines are behind us and RJ sees growth ahead in 2017-2018, especially in the Permian, Eagle Ford and Niobrara. RJ sees the rig count base dropping 48 percent in 2015 and 28 percent in 2017 before a 74 percent increase in 2017 and a 27 percent increase in 2018. They see U.S. oil production growth in their base case rising 595,000 bbl/d in 2015 before dropping 532,000 bbl/d in 2016 and then rising by 695,000 bbl/d in 2017. These trends impact their global oil model with a 600,000 bbl/d inventory build (year-over-year change) in 2015 followed by a 600,000 bbl/d drop in 2016, a 1.2 mmbl/d decline in 2017 and a 600,000 bbl/d drop in 2018. Risk factors to their model include storage capacity limitations, efficiency limitations and hyperbolic U.S. dollar risk on the bear side and accelerated non-U.S./non-OPEC supply declines in the near term and Middle East production risk on the bull side. In conclusion, U.S. production efficiencies are real and sustainable; U.S. rig activity looks to drop in 2016 and then surge in 2017-2018; despite U.S. oil growth, 2017-2018 is under-supplied; oil prices remain low in 2015/1H2016 but spike in 2H2016-2017.
Vice President of Economics and International Affairs Fred Lawrence spoke on an A&D Roundtable Discussion – The Private E&P Company Perspective at the Platt's Oil and Gas Acquisition and Divestiture Outlook in Houston on Nov. 19-20. He was joined on the panel by Timothy Smith, President and CIO of Petro Lucrum, Inc., Ben Ellis, Chief Financial Officer of Travis Peak Resources LLC and moderator Jim Rice, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. The conference focused on accessing liquidity, divesting assets, and assessing buyer/seller expectations in a new pricing environment. The Privaate Perspective panel looked more specifically at consolidation trends within the industry, the opportunity stack, buy-side interest as well as the evolution of the 'value gap' for both private and public companies. Speakers stressed conservatism and selectivity thus far on deals as the industry has not yet entered the more distressed 'capitulation' stage. Fewer assets are on the market, quality remains in focus and many projects remain overbid but patient buyers will continually look for proved developed value prospects with production/drillbit upside that competes favorable with internally-generated opportunities. Approximately $85 billion of private equity remains on the sidelines as the 'value gap' remains rather wide due to numerous market conditions and producer resiliency, helped by hedging, financing and less severe redeterminations in 2015.
The IPAA also wants to thank Jon Marsh Duesund of Rystad Energy for his insightful presentation at the IPAA Annual Meeting International Committee Pre-Reception on the macro environment and oil price trajectory. In addition, Mr. Duesund focused on the relative competitiveness of North American shale as break-even costs and prices have evolved. Over time with improved operator efficiencies, shale has been steadily moving to the left on the cost curve with higher cost frontier, oil sands, deepwater and heavy oil projects filling in on the right as the more marginal barrel in today's evolving environment. Shale has continued to improve its overall competitiveness with OPEC conventional projects and thus market share has become a priority for all participants of the transforming global oil market. For more information on Rystad Energy's analysis, please click on the following links:
A special thanks to our program speakers over the past few months and for the valuable insight and analysis provided to IPAA membership. If you are interested in getting more involved on IPAA's Supply & Demand or International Committees, please do not hesitate to send Fred Lawrence an e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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On New Year's Eve we learned from our dear Britney Spears herself that she is currently hard at work on new music for a new album. Wee!! But, we really didn't get many details about the project at the time. Today we learn from Entertainment Weekly magazine a major detail that is sure to excite us all. You may recall back in early December that songwriter Elijah Blake revealed that he is writing songs for Britney's new album … but according to Britney's rep, Blake is NOT working with Britney at all. Instead, the rep reveals that she is working with Hit-Boy (real name Chauncey Hollis), the producer responsible for the massive Jay-Z and Kanye West hit song N***** in Paris. Um, wow!
Just before the new year, Britney Spears confirmed in a Twitter Q&A that she was indeed "working hard" on her next album, and that she was "collaborating with some inspiring new producers." Which is intriguing! But who are these producers providing Britney with inspiration? Details are still scant, and Spears' rep says that the album's still in its early planning stages. But the rep did drop a few details, telling us that Britney "hasn't worked with Elijah Blake," despite the rumors. Blake, a writer who sometimes goes by Sean Fenton and has worked the likes of Usher and Rihanna, said in an interview that he was working with Britney. We've asked him for a comment but have yet to hear back.) But the rep did spill some names working on the album Britney — like the recently inescapable producer Hit-Boy, the aptly named man behind Kanye West and Jay-Z's "N—-s in Paris," A$AP Rocky's "Goldie," Kendrick Lamar's "Backseat Freestyle," and other major 2012 jams. Of course, there'll be seasoned Spears vets helping out too. Will.i.am., for instance, will be pitching in again.
Man … Britney and Hit-Boy? I can't even imagine what sort of amazingness they will put out together. This news pleases me greatly. I'm not quite so keen on the will.i.am news but he did manage to whip up a very decent track with Scream & Shout and if he can produce another single like that with MORE Britney and much less will then I don't think I'll mind too much. OMG, I am over the moon at the prospect of a new Britney album coming out this year … please gods, make it so. I am GREATLY encouraged by this news. I can't wait to hear more.


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Appointments are generally made by physician referral. Your health care specialist can initiate a referral to the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division, part of the U-M Health System's Center for Reproductive Medicine, during or prior to your initial visit to the Cancer Center. You or your cancer team should contact their office at 734-763-4323.
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Following the initial consultation, your referring physician will be notified about the recommended collection schedule, which will be formulated after the results of the first semen analysis are known. In general, we recommend that men bank at least 3 separate ejaculates, at least 48 hours apart. In most cases, this will allow the best chance of conception via Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI), and in some cases, the potential for subsequent pregnancies.
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Females with cancer who desire oocyte cryopreservation are encouraged to first talk with their primary oncology doctor or nurse. Oocyte cryopreservation may take up to 35 - 40 days to complete, and it is important that this not delay or interfere with cancer treatment. After discussing oocyte cryopreservation with your doctor, you or your cancer team should contact our office at 734-763-4323. An initial consultation appointment with the FCGCP nurse counselor will be arranged for the earliest possible date, usually within 2-5 days of the initial contact.
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Maybe we are way past SHTF ... This article lists true (as reported) stories of 'just going to the mall.'
Trouble can strike fast at South Florida malls -- -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
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Almost once a week, a shopper finds herself face-to-face with a bad guy at a South Florida mall. And in nearly one of four cases, he's got a gun.
Eileen Cobb had just parked at Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs when a robber hiding behind two cars surprised her.
Tiffany Acosta was with her 10-year-old daughter and talking on her cell phone when a young man pulled a gun on her in the parking lot at Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pines.
Ashley Rose Young was seven months pregnant when two teens pulled her from her car, threw her to the ground and stole her purse at Town Center at Boca Raton.
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The Apple iPhone 5 is of course there, but just as you'd expect so are the Samsung Galaxy S III and Note II, fighting for the title. The HTC Droid DNA is the third Android device to make it in the nominations and there is even one Windows Phone handset, the Nokia Lumia 920.
The award winners will be announced in just around 20 days, so stay tuned.
Also then, the GSMA is awarding the best feature phones where the Nokia Asha lineup is well represented with the Asha 302 and 305. The two other contenders are the Nokia 103 and Samsung C3312 Duos.
In the tablet category, the iPad, iPad mini, Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9, the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, the Nexus 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will fight for the award.
And if we look at last year's results, best smartphone went to the Samsung Galaxy S II, best feature phone - to the Nokia C3-00, and the Apple iPad 2 was the best tablet.
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