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The vision driving the DORMA 2020 program is to position DORMA as the globally trusted partner for holistic premium access solutions and services enabling better buildings. The brand claim "DORMA. The Access." further underlines the company's aspirations. In brief, DORMA intends to be seen as the synonym for access solutions. To realize this vision, DORMA is pursuing an ambitious growth program, with takeovers very much part of the plan. And the company has taken a further important step in this endeavor over the last few weeks with the acquisition of two companies: Door Controls in the USA and Skill in Italy.
"These two acquisitions serve to take our growth strategy, launched three years ago, a further significant step forward. Since 2010 we have now taken over ten companies – the largest transactions being the Canadian company RCI and the purchase of a major participating interest in the family-run Italian company ISEO in the last fiscal year. Against this background, the two most recent acquirees, Door Controls and Skill, serve to further underscore our claim to the position of globally trusted partner for holistic premium access solutions and services," commented DORMA CEO Thomas P. Wagner.
The takeover of Door Controls Inc., one of the largest independent distributors of automatic doors in the USA, has enabled DORMA to further progress its expansion in North America. Already well represented in eastern USA on the installation and customer services front, DORMA's acquisition of Door Controls – headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas – means that it can now also offer customers in the mid-west a similar range of holistic access solutions and services. "The door industry continues to provide us with a strong platform and one in which we want to accelerate our capabilities to provide our customers innovative door technology and premium access solutions and services," explained Wil VandeWiel, Area President Americas. And Reed Buettner, CEO of Door Controls Inc. added: "The combination of Door Controls, Inc. and DORMA provides an excellent strategic and cultural fit. We are thrilled to join the DORMA Group."
Door Controls Inc. was founded in Topeka, Kansas, by Robert and Marcella Montgomery in 1943. They began the business with the belief that you should sell quality materials and back them up with fast and efficient service. This is still how Door Controls, Inc. does business today. Over the years the business grew and now there are 11 locations and 100 employees serving Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas, and Texas. Door Controls, Inc has the largest service and repair centers in this area which is staffed with highly trained service personnel. Door Controls, Inc. is the largest distributor of automatic doors in the Midwest and is a complete source for automatic doors, controls, hardware and related service.
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Hi Experts,
Need Your suggestions among the 2 possible scenerio through which we can take the backupof a Huge table at production.
Scenerio 1-
Create table a_bkp as A with Data and Stats;
Scenerio 2-
First Create empty table as create table A_bkp as A with no data .
second Use the merge statement to copy the data from main table to _bkp table
Merge statement in place of normal INsert select ...
like -
Merge into _bkp
Using A
I had a discussion with one of my peer and he suggested to go with scernio 2 not with scenerio 1 as it scenerio 1 will run into spool issues at the production as table is really huge and MERGE dont take any Spool to process the record how ever Insert Select does.
As i am bit unsure ,Just wanted to check this up Experts..
Thanks in advance.
Hi Nishant,
if i had to rank the different scenarios it would be:
#1: first scenario
#2: create table as existing_table with no data plus ins/sel
#3: second scenario
- "create table as existing_table" is simply copying datablocks without any spool
- INS/SEL is also not using any spool if source and target have exactly the sams DDL
- MERGE might be more efficient than INS/SEL, but definitely not in this case
One thing I'd like to mention about scenario # 1 ( create table as existing table with data) that if your existing table has few PIs, SIs, partitions then teradata would not create the same in the new table (it will give the defaul PI to the new table) and that may cause the delay in inserting the records, especially when you have lot of records to insert. So just make sure of that.
"CREATE TABLE AS existing_table" creates an *exact* copy of the existing_table including PI/SI/Partitioning, etc.
There are only two things which are not copied: Foreign Keys and Triggers.
But of course you're correct if it's "CREATE TABLE AS (SELECT...)"
You are right, I meant, CREATE TABLE AS (SELECT..) only.
I never tried "CREATE TABLE AS existing_table" but it's good to know that it copies all the indexes, will use that from next time.
Thanks Dieter for the Response..
Actaully the thing is ,we have PPI defined on A so when we do the INSERT SELECT on the empty A_bkp table then in this case optimizer is using the spool space and hence taking lot of time and leading to spool space issues.
I think INSERT SELECT on a NONPPI table doesnt use any spool.
Hence we thought of doing it with MERGE statement which is not throwing any ERROR.. i think it doesnt uses any spool and does BLOCK by BLOCK ..thats why.. pls confirm..
Just wanted to know out of curiousity the possible other scenerios in which MERGE STATEMENT is Preferred.?
Thanks !
Hi Nishant,
if target is an exact copy of source then there will be no spool involved, regardless of PPI or not, simply look at explain.
You should check if A and A_bkp DDL is different.
Hi Dieter ,
Both are having same Structures but they are created at different databases, i mean, one at LIVE and other at BACKUP Db.
does different DB's making the usage of spool in INSERT Select?
Also can you please suggest the scenrios which MERGE gives the OPTIMAL performance?
Hi Nishant,
same database or not doesn't matter. If there's spool usage there must be a difference in DDL.
MERGE might use no spool when both source and target have the same (P)PI.
thanks Dieter!

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I never went in a shopping cart but I have been in some shops.
This is Lala being good because she wants something to eat.
She has got the 'good girl' pose right. That is Biggie in the lower corner.
There are no photos of me today because
Oh Buster, your friends in the shopping cart made me smile. I'm afraid Edward and Apple are far too large to fit in one, although I'd love to see it!ReplyDelete
Hey Buster, Pal, I like how Lala uses her "hands"...my person said that we can not get the special human grade dog food unless we move to the other side. It's OK- my person usually makes my food anyway.
Snowball and Biggie look like the funnest buddies!
My best buddy, my brother, is sick- he will leave this earth soon. I don't think about it.
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Never too many pictures of you Buster. We l.o.v.e. you!
Nice pictures today of the other dogs.
I don't have a dog friend yet, but when I retire I will. Right now I just have cats for friends. They eat human food - tuna, mixed with high quality pet food, and pumpkin. Pumpkin is full of fiber, which the vet says everyone needs. Since they started eating that, they have extra really nice coats.
I hope we get to see more pictures of you next time! Pat, pat goes my hand on your head.
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I have never gone into a store! Not fair!
Lala and Sid are adorable!
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good boy Buster :)
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Stuart is one of the Minions and one of the two deuteragonists in the movie Minions.
Stuart is an one-eyed short Minion with combed hair. In Despicable Me 2, he is seen dressed up as a girl after Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League and sent to Bake My Day to investigate.
Stuart is playful, friendly, intelligent and funny. He is skillful at video games like his friend Dave. He can also be the most sincere and innocent out of all the minions. He also seems to have a rebellious and obstreperous attitude. He is considered to be a slacker among the other Minions, preferring to chill out and play the ukulele than listen to the rules. Also, he was said to be always hungry in Minions, such as when he attempted to eat Kevin and Bob when he was thinking of them as bananas, and even tried to eat a yellow fire hydrant in New York, also thinking it as a banana or food as well.
Despicable Me
Stuart and Jerry are asked by Gru to watch Margo, Edith, and Agnes, and keep them away from him. Ultimately, he ends up playing with the girls, throwing toilet paper around in the living room. He is also seen moaning and cheering (When heard that it's not for them) when Gru talks briefly about bedtime.
Despicable Me 2
Stuart, alongside Phil, are cleaning up from Agnes' party when they see Gru being abducted by Lucy. Stuart and Tom chase after Lucy's car, causing minor havoc in the process, and they end up following her to the AVL after being abducted by her. Stuart and Phill makes fun of the AVL's director, Silas Ramsbottom, because the last part of his last name has a similar meaning to the word "Bottom", a word that minions loved to have fun with.
Stuart is present along with Dave when Gru works undercover as the owner of a cupcake shop in the Paradise Mall. Stuart disguises as a girl, though his dress gets ripped (revealing his pink knickers which came with the disguise), which forces him to hide in a flower pot out of embarassment.
Stuart is later shown with the rest of the Minions, having an ice cream party, when Gru arrives and asks him and Dave to come with him. When Gru and Lucy are investigating Eduardo's restaurant Salsa & Salsa, Stuart is waiting by the car outside together with Dave. When Dave gets the call from Gru to rescue him and Lucy, Dave acts right away, crashing through the malls entrance with Stuart on the gas pedal, Dave and Stuart failed to pull over for Gru and Lucy twice but saving them in time before Eduardo caught them. Lucy opens the car door and is greeted by Dave and Stuart (who seems to have a crush on her as well, as shown when Stuart pushes the accelerator).
It is possible that Stuart is the minion Gru was practicing with, when he tried to ask Lucy out on a date (Although Gru stated that the minion's not helping). After Dr. Nefario tells Gru that Eduardo have kidnapped Lucy, Gru forcibly grabs both Stuart and Dave – who are at the middle of a video game – to follow him to rescue Lucy. Gru disguises Stuart and Dave in purple paint to fake them as Evil Minions and escorting a seemly Gru into El Macho lair in a rescue attempt. However, the plan fails due to Dave ruining his own disguise by attempting to communicate with the evil minions and part of his paint vanishes.
In the end, Stuart, along with his friends Dave, Kevin, and Jerry, are dressed in white, singing "I Swear" at Gru and Lucy's wedding.
He appears during the credits promoting the spin-off movie, Minions, along with his friends Kevin and Bob.
Stuart was the first minion picked by Kevin to help join him on his quest to gain a new master. Stuart, though not paying attention to Kevin's speech, agrees to join despite not knowing anything about what's coming ahead. Bob is then picked after him, and they all head out to find a new master.
Once the Minions arrive in New York City, he becomes instantly distracted by a record shop that has a guitar on display, which causes Stuart to envision himself as a rockstar. He follows along with the other Minions to Villain-Con, where they meet Scarlet Overkill and become her new Minions. But later, Scarlet turns against the Minions, but Kevin manages to rescue them all. At the end, when Queen Elizabeth rewards the three Minions with gifts, he was first given a snowglobe, which made him disappointed, but it was revealed to be Kevin's idea as a prank. He is given an electric guitar after all, which he rocked for a while along with the crowd although he breaks this and reluctantly takes the snowglobe instead, even liking it.
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Stuart makes cameo appearance in the opening title of Illumination Entertainment in Sing and Despicable Me 3.
Orientation Day
Stuart is a newbie minion in the mini-movie Orientation Day. While the minions enter the multimedia room, the door suddenly shuts down automatically when Stuart gets in, and he is stuck until another minion notices him.
He appears to be a clumsy minion; he mimics the Kung Fu moves in the shown video in the room; at first, he is too touched by the video that he cries but soon he cheers when he sees other minions do so. When he is about to carry the bomb, he salutes with a wrong hand and then goes to the wrong direction when he carries the bomb.
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Stuart is a playable character in Minions Paradise. He has some stories can be unlocked and the players can unlock and complete them. After that, Stuart will be an unplayable character but he appears in a stage with his guitar, and the location is for Social Events. Previously, Stuart simply stands in front of the stage waiting for the player completing a social event; he is currently set on the stage and keeps fixing the microphone or his guitar.
The event is constantly always available and is meant for players to fill out favors, and the player can make the stuffs with multiple other players. If the order is completed, Stuart will hold a concert for the minions. After it, he walks around with his guitar until a new event begins.
There are two kinds of performance of his concert. One is his guitar solo, and the other one is that he sings an extracted version of Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender in Minionese.
He also had a Cameo in Sing.
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- He is one of the very few minions who aren't kidnapped by Eduardo and turned into Evil Minions.
- He and Dave both had a crush on Lucy Wilde.
- He is the one of the few minions to be identified in Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, and Minions; however, he didn't have a role in Despicable Me 3.
- He bears a slight resemblance to Edith Gru, which is why he was given a major role in Minions along with Kevin and Bob.
- In Minions, Stuart's hobby is playing guitar; he finds spitting disgusting, as shown with a sleeping Walter Nelson Jr. or with Kevin, when he starts giving kisses to the Minion tribe and accidentally swallows him.
- He was named Stuart after the Latin word "Stuartalumni", which loosely translates as "the one who slacks".[1]
- He is the first minion that Gru saw (at Villain-Con).
- In Orientation Day, just like Dave's, his hair is cut short.
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The other day as I was figuring my taxes (a chore Bob always handled), I began thinking about how I have so little time for doing the artsy/craftsy things I love. Though I still sew and knit a little (haven't touched quilting in months!), I'm usually ignoring something else that really needs to be done, causing those small pleasures to be sprinkled with guilt.
When DH was alive, I often thought he spent SOOO much time being idle. Now that I have taken over the tasks he usually handled, I more appreciate how much he actually did. I've come to realize just how spoiled I was!!
Though I made the lists and deposits slips, he took care of grocery shopping and banking. I've learned that food shopping takes HOURS each week (and I don't like doing it!). I was nearly always the home cook (unless he grilled) but he always cleaned the kitchen. I still cook balanced meals each day but nearly as much time is devoted to cleaning up. He also handled all the animal care now left to me. With the arrival of Spring, he's no longer available to mow around the house. Along with trash disposal, mowing has also fallen to me. I'm certainly beginning to understand why widows/widowers often jump into a new marriage. Unless one's nose is constantly to the grindstone, it take 2 people to maintain a normal, civilized life.
No, I'm not complaining. Frankly, I'm absolutely NOT interested in re-marrying. I gave this one everything I had and I don't mind being alone. I'll figure out how to keep up with the chores or may luck into finding a cheap handyman to hire. Until then, I'll be happy with little snatches of me time.
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enter your phone number on the PIN pad during check-out.
Publix will make a quarterly donation
towards our school, based on the accumulated eligible sales.
Night 2019 – Call for Participants
Dodgen Cafeteria
When: Tuesday,
March 5 (set up @ 6, open 6:30 – 7:30)
Who: You – we need
all students interested in making and hosting a display, making
food, or performing to complete this
Interest Form as soon as you can.
Spring Pictures March 7th
Please welcome our newest Partner in Education.
For Students Only
When: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 @ 9:15 -11:00 AM
Where: Dodgen Middle School
What: Learn about our academic program, music and
connections programs, meet the teachers and administrators, and tour
the school!
For Parents Only
When: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 @ 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Dodgen Middle School Theater
What: Learn about our academic program, music and
connections programs, DMS Foundation and PTSA!
Students will be completing the
Georgia Student Health Survey 2.0. The Student Health Survey helps
Dodgen to receive our School Climate Star Rating on our CCRPI.
The Science Fair will be held on 1/16 with
a reward ceremony on 1/17. This year our winners
will be going to the County Science Fair and have the opportunity
for State and National entry. Students interested in participating
need to click
here to sign up. To get started click
here for a rubric.
Honoring Our Heroes is a
writing program that encourages students to discover, honor, and
write about real life heroes. Entry forms can be found on the
Dodgen PTSA website and also attached
here. Completed entries are due 1/25 and can be
submitted to homeroom teachers or to the front office. If you have
any questions, please email Dana
The Dodgen School Council is looking for some additional members
for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school council is intended to bring the community and school
closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve difficult
education problems, improve academic achievement, provide support
for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the
school-based decision-making process.
If this is an opportunity you would like to explore, please fill
out the
School Council Nomination Form and apply no later than October
19th. The nomination forms should be returned to the Dodgen Front
Thank you for your consideration.
Click link to shop our ONLINE FAIR through
Oct. 19th. https://tinyurl.com/yczdw2sz
Also top CCSD school
for third consecutive year!
See the video here.
Congratulations, Dodgen! We
ARE the best!
See more at
Student Registration at Dodgen Middle School is by appointment only.
GATHER ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (Information
regarding these documents is detailed below).
JBC-5 Enrollment Form (save to your computer
so you can print it)
JBC-8 Request for Records (save to your
computer so you can print it)
Certificate of Immunization on Georgia Form 3231 (get from
your doctor or Health Dept.)
Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental and Nutritional
Screening on Georgia Form 3300 (get from your doctor or Health
Proof of Birth date (see requirements below)
Proofs of residency (see requirements below)
Social Security card (original)
Other Documents needed for enrollment:
i. Progress
ii. Most recent
report card
iii. Test
iv. Any
information on special services your child may have received.
v. Custodial
i. Provide the names and LOCAL phone numbers of
persons who may pick up your child if you cannot be reached, and the
name and phone number of your child's doctor.
Student Enrollment Form:
Parents/guardians will bring a completed Student Enrollment Form
(JCB-5) to the school at the time of enrollment. Parents should also
progress reports
· most
recent report card
· test
information, and
· any
information on special services your child may have received
CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION: as required by Georgia
Law 20-2-771: Georgia Form 3231 for all seventh grade students,
all students new to Georgia and students coming from any private
school must have the form signed by a licensed health-care provider
or the county health department. To be enrolled in the District, ALL
certificates of immunization must be marked "Complete for
Attendance" OR have a future expiration date. Expired certificates
will not be accepted for enrollment. This form may be obtained
from a physician or from the East Cobb Health Center located at 4938
Lower Roswell Road, 678-784-2180.
as required by Georgia Law 20-2-770 (Georgia Form
3300) for all kindergarten and new first grade students, all
students new to Georgia and any child enrolling from a private
school dated within 12 months prior to the day of enrollment.
However, if a student is enrolling from another Georgia public
school, a completed 3300 Form will be accepted by any District
PROOF OF BIRTH DATE: for students enrolling in
kindergarten (the age of five on or before Sept. 1) or first grade
(the age of six on or before Sept 1), students new to Georgia or
coming from a private school. The school will accept evidence in the
order set forth below that show the student's date of birth. Refer
to Section B of Rule JBC-R (Admissions/Withdrawals) for additional
entrance age requirements.
Certificate -Affidavit of age (PREFERRED)
ID -An official school transcript
-A religious record authorized by a religious official
PROOF OF RESIDENCY (Two proofs of residency required):
Residency as defined by the Georgia Board of Education rule
160-5-1-.28 shall mean the place where the student lives with a
parent, guardian, or other person, (refer to Form JBC-11) unless the
student is an emancipated minor. The student must be an occupant of
a dwelling located within the school system boundaries. Proof of
residence in the attendance zone in which the school is located
shall be required when a student enrolls in a school and whenever a
change of residence occurs, unless the student is homeless.
Individuals not legally admitted into the country cannot be denied a
free public education.
Two items from the list below are required by the
person(s) enrolling a child in the District.
· home
ownership title
· lease
or rental agreement
· current
utility monthly statement
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: According to Georgia Law
20-2-150d; an official copy of the student's Social Security
card/number is required for enrollment. However, no student may be
denied enrollment for failing to provide his/her Social Security
number. Any parent/legal guardian who objects to the incorporation
of the Social Security number into the child's school records may
have the requirement waived by signing a statement objecting to the
requirement Form JBC-4 (Statement of Objection to the Use of Social
Security Number for Student Identification). However, a Social
Security Number will be required by the State for a student applying
for the HOPE scholarship.
valid transcript and a withdrawal form from the
student's previous school is essential for appropriate academic
placement. Parents who cannot provide a valid transcript and a
withdrawal form from the previous school must fill out Form JBC-8
(Authorization to Release Records) to enroll their student on a
conditional basis. Any student who is enrolling in the District
for the first time in grades seven or higher must provide a
discipline record from the school previously attended in order to be
granted full admission status. Refer to Form JBC-9 (Disclosures
Required for Conditional Admission). Form JBC-9 must be completed at
the time of enrollment.
Students enrolling in the Special Education Program:
the parent/guardian may provide a copy of the student's latest
Custodial Documents: The District may request proof
of custody in situations involving multiple adults claiming control
of the same student.
School May Also Request:
· proof
of custody or custody documentation; or suggest that the adult with
whom the student lives obtain legal guardianship
· proof
of age and name verification; and
· other
information the school deems necessary for proper placement
Provide the names and LOCAL phone numbers of
persons who may pick up your child if you cannot be reached, and the
name and phone number of your child's doctor.
students new/returning to Cobb County School district will take a
math placement test. We will let you know about the date/time for
the test. It will also be posted on the Dodgen website.
registration packet must be completed and personally returned by the
parent/legal guardian. We are unable to accept "mail-in"
registration forms.
Gear up for Dodgen's summer reading challenge!
Did you know that by reading just 20 or more
minutes a day you actually make academic gains throughout the
We challenge all of Dodgen's students to read
and log at least 1,500 minutes using Biblionasium. All students have
Biblionasium accounts and can access them by using their student
number and school computer password.
The Summer Reading
Challenge begins May 24th and ends July 31st.
See the
Letter here and the
FAQs here.
See the
Letter here and the
FAQs here.
For more information visit
If you are interested in student leadership, field trip
opportunities and/or representing Dodgen to outside visitors you may
be interested in becoming part of the PAC.
Panther Action Committee, aka PAC, is
now accepting applications from all rising 7th and 8th graders.
Applications are available in the front office as well as at
this link. They are due before first period on May 2nd.
Final Dodgen Olympic Changes due to weather
6th and 7th
grade—wear Olympic shirts
Friday, April 20th AND
Friday, April 27th. Field day at Walton is
8th grade—wear
Olympic shirts Friday,
April 27 and Tuesday, May 1st. Field day at Walton is Tuesday
May 1st.
March 9, 2018
Dear Dodgen Community:
The recent news regarding Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School has impacted us all as we struggle to
make sense of the tragic loss of life. With safety as our top
priority, it is imperative we work together in our community to
ensure every measure is taken for our staff and students to work and
learn in a protected and safe environment.
As mentioned during the February 15th
School Board meeting, our school district has been proactive in
implementing numerous safety measures to increase the safety of our
staff and students. These measures include, but are not limited to:
Implementation of regularly scheduled code red drills
· All
employees have been trained on code red procedures using an
award-winning video
Principals trained by the CCSD Safety and Security Department
· "Buzz
In" door entry systems at all elementary and middle schools
· Video
cameras throughout schools
· One of
the largest school police forces in the nation, serving all CCSD
· Our
officers are post-certified (same training as CCPD), and fully
· Alert
Point Intruder System
Again, the safety of our students and
employees has always been, and will continue to be, our number one
priority. With this in mind, we cannot support or endorse allowing
our students, your children, to participate in walking out of school
which could place them into a potentially dangerous situation. As
stated on the district website, we want to work with our students to
identify an appropriate way to show empathy for Marjory Stoneman
Douglas High School and its community without interruption of
instructional time and without violation of district policies.
Of course, parents are able to check their student out of school on
any school day to leave campus according to policy.
I have met with our staff, student
leadership teams, our PTSA Executive Board, to discuss and create
non-disruptive activities and opportunities for our school community
to honor and remember the staff and students of Marjory Stoneman
Douglas High School.
We have planned an alternate activity, 35
minutes in duration, for our students during the morning of March 14th
to honor those that lost their lives in Parkland, FL at Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School. Immediately after announcements, we
will conduct a 17 minute moment of silence while the names of those
who lost their lives are read. Post-it notes will be provided to
students who wish to write a message to honor those individuals.
Students will then be able to walk to an area, designated in the
building by grade level, to place the post-it on a large sign and
then return to homeroom. The signs will be sent to Marjory Stoneman
Douglas High School.
All normal check out and check in
procedures are expected to be followed. Students are expected to
remain in their designated area, and consequences will be assigned
for violating the student code of conduct as we keep the safety of
our students and staff as our top priority.
As always, please contact me if you have
any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with our
leadership teams as we make a positive difference in our community.
Dodgen Community,
This morning, we completed a Code Red Drill
which has been on our calendar for today for several months.
Practice drills allow us an opportunity to ensure everyone in the
building knows our procedures in the event of an emergency. Our
students and staff did a phenomenal job during this Code Red Drill.
I'm proud of our Dodgen Community.
Loralee A. Hill, Ph.D.
Principal, Dodgen MS
EOC – Test Out Information for Parents
Wondering what the EOC 'Test Out' Option is and
if it is the right option for your student? Please read the
linked information letter
that was sent home with all 7th and 8th grade
students on Wednesday, March 7. The
registration form and payment are due by noon on Friday, March
16. Please contact Kim Kranzlein with questions (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Dodgen Community,
This morning, we completed a Code Red Drill
which has been on our calendar for today for several months.
Practice drills allow us an opportunity to ensure everyone in the
building knows our procedures in the event of an emergency. Our
students and staff did a phenomenal job during this Code Red Drill.
I'm proud of our Dodgen Community.
Loralee A. Hill, Ph.D.
Principal, Dodgen MS
EOC – Test Out Information for Parents
Wondering what the EOC 'Test Out' Option is and
if it is the right option for your student? Please read the
linked information letter
that was sent home with all 7th and 8th grade
students on Wednesday, March 7. The
registration form and payment are due by noon on Friday, March
16. Please contact Kim Kranzlein with questions (email@example.com)
This morning, we completed a Code Red Drill
which has been on our calendar for today for several months.
Practice drills allow us an opportunity to ensure everyone in the
building knows our procedures in the event of an emergency. Our
students and staff did a phenomenal job during this Code Red Drill.
I'm proud of our Dodgen Community.
Loralee A. Hill, Ph.D.
Principal, Dodgen MS
EOC – Test Out Information for Parents
Wondering what the EOC 'Test Out' Option is and
if it is the right option for your student? Please read the
linked information letter
that was sent home with all 7th and 8th grade
students on Wednesday, March 7. The
registration form and payment are due by noon on Friday, March
16. Please contact Kim Kranzlein with questions (email@example.com)
It is with great pride and honor that I announce The U.S. Department of Education named Dodgen Middle School a National
Blue Ribbon School during a press release on September 28, 2017. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and
private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing
achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American
schools, demonstrating that all students can achieve higher levels of learning. More than 7,500 of schools across the
country have been presented with this coveted award. The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of
students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content.
The National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and
Dodgen is one of 342 schools in the nation and one of 9 schools from Georgia to be recognized in 2017. Dodgen received this
distinguished honor based on our overall academic excellence. This award reflects the efforts of our entire community working
together towards one goal, student success. Monday this was formally announced to our staff at a faculty meeting. A diverse
group of 5 staff members will accompany me to Washington DC to celebrate our school's success at the awards ceremony on Monday,
November 6 and Tuesday, November 7.
I am incredibly proud of the work of our staff, students, parents, and entire community for the efforts towards continuous
improvement and elevated excellence. I want to thank each of you for all you have contributed.
We will have a school-wide celebration at a date after the official ceremony, with more information forthcoming.
Dear Dodgen Community:
Dodgen is so very proud of our 2017 College and
Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI) score of 101!!!
As we prepare to head to Washington
DC to receive our official National Blue Ribbon Schools
recognition, today's press release of our CCRPI score is yet another
milestone that truly reflects our collective commitment and
dedication to serving ALL of our students. It is a remarkable
achievement to have an increase from last year's score of 99.6.
Exceeding the 100 point scale to reach an overall score of 101 is
simply outstanding.
This achievement is the result of
the efforts of every single person who enters this building, and of
our entire community. As we compiled data for our National Blue
Ribbon School Application back in March 2017, the impact of our work
for student success was never more evident. Our CCRPI score for 2017
matches this. Our performance flags in every area with adequate
numbers of students to report are all green. There is simply not a
better visual to see that indicates the results of everyone working
together for the betterment of all students. A detailed breakdown of
our score will be shared in the future.
I want to thank each of you for all of your
efforts as this truly is the result of everyone working together for
student success. I'm so blessed to be serve the Dodgen community!
Loralee Hill
Dodgen PTSA is constantly striving to improve our programs and
processes to better serve the needs of our parents, students and
staff. We are embarking on a year-long improvement process and we
need your help! As part of the process, we will request your
input twice during the school year. Your feedback will help
guide our efforts to improve our family-school partnership and
achieve excellence for our students.
CLICK HERE to complete the first brief survey. The last day to
take this survey will be Sunday,
October 29th.
Students, have you been waiting for a
chance to tell school leaders about ways to make Dodgen better?
Well, here it is! Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/JxCN0Rb9TCmkmzkR2 and
complete the survey to tell the PTSA what you think.
All children will receive the respect, encouragement and opportunities they need to build the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a global society.
Dodgen Middle School's mission is to promote academic excellence, individual responsibility, resourcefulness,
creativity, mutual respect, and self-esteem in a healthy, nurturing environment.
We believe our role is to:


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DOCOMOMO International Workshop ( 1-5 Sept 2016, Lisbon, Portugal)
STUDENT PARTICIPATION: the candidacy period ends in TWO WEEKS!
docomomo International Workshop
The Adaptive Reuse of the Lisbon riverside area: the MMC case study
Lisbon, Portugal, 1-5 September 2016
To participate in the workshop, candidates must send a short CV (2 pages) in pdf format to firstname.lastname@example.com, before 27 March 2016.
Details: website.
Every two years, since 2006, docomomo International organises an international workshop, in the framework of the International docomomo Conference, dedicated to students, researchers and professionals worldwide. The aim is to study the possibilities of managing change and future challenges in architecture, landscapes and urban areas through learning taken from the Modern Movement as a basis for the future. The next edition will be held at Instituto Superior Tecnico - Lisbon University, from the 1st to the 5th September, 2016. The case study will be the Manutencao Militar Complex [Military Maintenance] (MMC).
The MMC was an industrial facility that produced food, uniforms and other goods for the Portuguese Army. The first bakery was accommodated in a former Convent Convento das Grilas by the end of the 19th Century. During the 20th Century, due to the needs during the First World War and, in particular, during the UltramarWar (Portuguese Colonial War) in the 1960s, the complex was expanded.
Whilst the Portuguese Army reached 200,000 men in the 1960s, it is now reduced to 20,000 active soldiers. This has led to a reduction of the investment in the factories to the point that they were found to be obsolete and that it would be more advantageous to outsource the supply of military food. Gradually the factories closed and Manutencao Militar was finally substituted by a public enterprise MM-Gestao Partilhada in 2015.
The termination of the industrial production raised the problem of finding new sustainable uses for this area on the Tagus riverfront, between the Pombaline City Harbour Terreiro do Paco and the Contemporary Parque das Nacoes. This is a challenging task: any future solution needs to have a dialogue with this current industrial heritage, which is deeply connected with recent Portuguese history, as well as with the Lisbon riverside area and the contemporary city.
Through working with experienced teachers and architects from different nationalities and backgrounds, students will develop new analytical skills and working methods. Students will also be able to work in an historic Lisbon facility of outstanding size which is in a very good state of preservation.
The workshop will provide a forum in which students, researchers and practitioners from different backgrounds will be able to discuss different aspects of the reuse of vacant Modern Movement buildings. The discussion based on a real case study will allow learning by doing.
The purpose of the workshop is to make a significant contribution to the development of the MMC. The aim is to dissect and extract key issues and opportunities to propose a strategy of symbiosis between past values, current conditions and future possibilities, presenting it to the stakeholders and to the general public. The final presentations will be featured in the docomomo media channels and network.
Finally, this is a way of calling the public attention to the fact that sustainability can be reached through the conservation of architectural heritage. With an emphasis on reuse and respect for the past, through intelligent re-development and community awareness, this workshop intends to be one of the first steps for the sustainable future of the MMC.
The main outcome will be a selection of projects and ideas that can contribute to the solution to be adopted in the future of the MMC area. The teams will be asked to design a plan and enunciate the theoretical principles and intervention guidelines. The proposals will be required to respect the industrial heritage and to innovate in terms of new uses and functions. The proposals can be presented in a wide variety of media from video to models or posters and they will be exhibited during the 14th International docomomo Conference.
Arch. Joao Pedro Falcao de Campos
Architect, Tecnico - Lisbon University, Portugal; École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
Arch. Joao Manuel Santa Rita
IADE U, Lisbon, Portugal
Antonio Ricardo da Costa (Tecnico - Lisbon University, Portugal)
Eui-Sung Yi (Architect, Morphosis Architects, USA)
Jose Manuel Rodrigues (Oporto University, Portugal)
Maria Manuel Oliveira (Minho University, Portugal)
Nuno Grande (Coimbra University, Portugal)
Ricardo Bak Gordon (Tecnico - Lisbon University, Portugal; Harvard Graduate School of Design, USA)
Theodore Prudon (FAIA, FAPT, FoIFI, BNA, USA)
Alex Dill (University of Karlsruhe - KIT, Germany)
Daniela Arnaut (Tecnico - Lisbon University, Portugal)
Eui-Sung Yi (Morphosis Architects, USA)
Gonçalo Canto Moniz (Coimbra University, Portugal)
Graça Correia (Oporto University, Portugal)
Hielkje Zijlstra (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)
Ivo Oliveira (Minho University, Portugal)
Job Roos (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)
Maria Manuel Oliveira (Minho University, Portugal)
Michel Melenhorst (Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, University of Applied Sciences, Germany)
Pedro Belo Ravara (Lisbon University, Portugal)
Ricardo Bak Gordon (Tecnico - Lisbon University, Portugal; Harvard Graduate School of Design, USA)
Ruth Verde Zein (Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Theodore Prudon (FAIA, FAPT, FoIFI, BNA, USA)
Wessel de Jonge (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)
Wido Quist (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)
Wolfgang Jung (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany)
The workshop is dedicated to students and professionals, from different fields of studies and practice, such as architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, history, etc. To participate in the workshop, candidates must send a short CV (2 pages) in pdf format to firstname.lastname@example.com. The participants will be chosen by CV and not on the order of the submissions arrival. The deadline for submission is 27 March, 2016. After the selection, participants must register and pay the registration fee before 30 June, 2016. Participants are expected to bring their own laptop computers.
The workshop fee is 150 EUR. The fee includes the workshop material, one meal per day at the Tecnico-Lisbon University and free access to lectures in the framework of the Workshop. Accommodation is not included. A certificate will be given to the participants corresponding to a 40 hours of work.
Please note that attendance at the 14th International docomomo Conference is not included but all workshop participants can attend it, by paying the reduced student fee (150 EUR).
Sep. 1st, 2016
Reception & Presentation [MMC auditorium]
Guided Tour to the Manutencao Militar Complex
Sep. 2nd - Sep. 4th, 2016
Design studio [Tecnico - Lisbon University]
Lectures in the framework of the Workshop
Sep. 5th, 2016
Public Presentation [Gare Maritima de Alcantara]
Manutencao Militar Complex
GPS coordinates: 38°43´54.4"N 9°06´24.2"W
Address: Rua do Grilo 109, 1950 Lisbon
Tecnico - Universidade de Lisboa
GPS coordinates: 38°44´15.5"N 9°08´25.1"W
Address: Tecnico-Arquitectura, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Metro: Saldanha, Alameda
Gare Maritima de Alcantara
GPS coordinates:38°42´04.7"N 9°10´28.5"W
Address: Doca Maritima de Alcantara
Train station: Alcantara Mar
A range of accommodation options is available for you. You should budget as a minimum 30 EUR per night for a single-room with en suite facilities and 15 EUR per night in shared bedroom.


text: Hello friends, and welcome to the February edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight. Today I've got some new products, home-wares, industry news and a bit of online action to share. Here we go…Azulej Tiles by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina. New designs and colours from Armadillo&Co rugs. New Products.Azulej Tiles by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina.Azulej by Patricia Urquiola is a new collection of floor and wall tiles that features complementary patterns designed to mix and match, allowing a high degree of personalisation. The patterns deliberately combine different aesthetic languages: memories, geometrical schemes, floral design, all developed both in a longitudinal and diagonal direction.Available in 200 x 200mm format, from plain colours to 9 individual patterns in 3 colour-ways. This product was the recipient of the Wallpaper* Design Award 2013.Mutina Academy TilesNew Designs for Armadillo&Co.Armadillo&Co. are releasing brand new designs this month. "Chevron" and "Addition" are being added to the exclusive "Designer Collection", featuring a new brights palette.The new "Awning Stripe"design features a palette of simple stripes in clear colours to join the existing "Nest Weave" family. Available in six fresh colours and stocked in three standard sizes – 1.4x2m, 1.7×2.4m and 2x3m.Armadillo&Co Home-wares by Dale Hardiman.Jac+Jack Hand Loomed Beach Towels. Home & Lifestyle.Homewares by Dale Hardiman.Created by Melbourne designer Dale Hardiman using only standard kitchen utensils, Polly is a range of home-wares made from a biodegradable, non-toxic polymer. Each piece is unique in shape and colour due to the inconsistant nature of the creation process.Coloured pigment is stretched and folded throughout, then hand moulded over forms, leaving one side of the form with a perfect finish, and the other dictated completely by the pressing and shaping of the hand. No two pieces are alike, resulting in a highly unique handmade object.Dale HardimanJac+Jack Hand Loomed Beach Towels.Jac+Jack beach towels are hand loomed by artisan weavers from very premium pure cotton in a little village in West Bengal India. It takes a weaver three days to produce one towel. Jac+Jack is working with these artisans in a collaborative effort to preserve this ancient craft which is under threat of disappearing all together due to the proliferation of mechanised looms.Jac+Jack Office space of newly launched MAIKE Design Studio.Surroundings Architects Workshops. Love a good peg-board. Industry News.Mairead Murphy Launches MAIKE Design Studio.Mairead Murphy is an interior architect in Melbourne. After working at large design firms, Murphy recently started her own studio practice called Maike Design Studio."My first built project has been the fitout of my office in an old warehouse shell in Northcote. I am based there and sharing with a web designer, photographer and painter. It has been a labour of love – struggling with a very limited budget and a large, unusual shell."Sounds like a fairly typical headache for any creative start up, right? I think she's done a lovely job.Maike Design StudioSummer Workshops by Surroundings Architects For Everyday People.Brisbane based Surroundings Architects are working to improve the interface between architects and everyday people by creating briefing process that helps people understand what they are truly want in a home. The Summer Workshop Series is a first step in preparing a great brief and prepare to work with a designer.The workshops are designed to help people clarify and identify what they want from their home. The highly participatory Housescape Workshops use visual and audio tools, games and exercises to delve into the way people live in their homes and the aspirations they have for future spaces. There are two upcoming workshops running in February.Surroundings The Red List. MagSpreads. Online Resources. The Red List.The Red List is a source of inspiration. Designed as a trend book, the Red List offers total immersion in the world of visuals arts so as to build bridges between historic and contemporary creativity. Image seekers need to see what's new and innovative, but they also need to train their eye by picking up on the references, echoes and allusions that nourish artistic creation.With more than 100,000 images, 6,000 profiles and links, arranged into more than 600 sections and categories, the Red List organizes and concentrates the wealth of images to be found online.The Red ListMagSpreads.MagSpreads is dedicated to the process and progress of editorial design and the publishing industry and its practitioners, students and its enthusiasts. Its purpose is to define and promote the world's best editorial design, and to provide a place where the editorial design community can review, critique and stay informed with the latest industry trends and design projects being created in the field.The website started a year ago with much success, now close to hitting it's first million visitors.MagSpreads Henry Wilson Launches Online Store. Henry Wilson Launches Online Store.Henry Wilson is a designer whose practise is built around his belief that design should be both built for longevity and honestly resolved. A graduate with first class honours from the Australian National University, he also holds a Masters in Man and Humanity from the Design Academy Eindhoven in The Netherlands. A strong believer in ethical and human-centered design, Henry creates new objects as well as thoughtful and useful additions to existing objects. He has received numerous awards, scholarships and grants for his work and exhibited in Australia, Europe the UK and USA.Her recently launched an online store selling a collection of his work and the work of others he admires.Henry Wilson Store Mr. Dowel Jones desk light by Dale Hardiman & Adam Lynch // The Edge finalist. Design Events.The Edge Design Competition.Australia's next generation of designers will battle it out for the EDGE Excellence in Design award being held at the upcoming Australian International Furniture Fair (6-8 Feb 2013). The showcase will include products in Commercial, Concept, Student and Green categories.My personal favourite from the 39 shortlisted products is Mr. Dowel Jones flat-pack desk light by Dale Hardiman & Adam Lynch. Made from PLA (corn starch derivative) and reclaimed Tasmanian Oak, this product is developed following ideas based around the future of manufacturing. 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#TBT: When Santa Used TalentRooster to Screen ElvesDecember 16, 2013
It's Throwback Thursday: Happy Holidays edition at TalentRooster. The little elves in our office were just talking about that time Santa used our video interview technology to screen applicants for his elves.
Don't believe us? Watch the video below.
From the TalentRooster family to yours, Happy Holidays!


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04 May 2011
wee bit wednesday
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We have so much in common, it's stupid.ReplyDelete
I did have my first cell phone at 18 (was never lucky enough to have a pager in high school) when I went to college. My grandmother put me on her plan for strictly emergencies. It was a very bulky Nokia.
I also moved out of my parents' house several times. Out of each parents' houses, once they split up.
I have never served Jury Duty. I always wanted to, but was summoned once I moved out of that county.
I also never failed a subject...until college. And it was only because I didn't attend classes nearly enough!
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EastEnders – Billy Mitchell's torch nightmare
The Olympic flame is coming to Albert Square. Perry Fenwick isn't going to drop it - is he?
He's just one of 8000 people carrying the Olympic flame on its journey across the UK, but with millions set to watch his every step, EastEnders actor Perry Fenwick is feeling the pressure.
"My main concerns are: remember your lines, don't fall over and don't let the torch go out," he says. "If I can achieve that on the night and do a little bit of acting on top then I'll be thrilled. Hopefully, there'll be a large gin and tonic waiting for me in my dressing room afterwards."
Fenwick's character Billy Mitchell will process the torch through Walford live on 23 July. But as the date looms, the actor's concerns are intensifying:
"I've got into this habit of coming in of a morning and doing a few laps of Albert Square. I basically want to find every pothole and dodgy little bit so the crew can fill them in before the night.
"I've started thinking, 'God, it's not far away now'. And I've been having these bizarre actor/athlete dreams where I've got no trousers on or I'm tripping up. It's a weird blurring of fiction and reality."
Fenwick's nightmares have been made manifest in a special episode, available via the BBC red button after tonight's episode, that sees Billy – accompanied by sporting legends such as Dame Kelly Holmes and Tessa Sanderson and comedian Omid Djalili – plagued by visions of what could go wrong.
"We filmed at Wembley Stadium, my beloved Upton Park [West Ham United's ground] and we invaded The One Show. To be in every scene for three days was great! All the actors were EastEnders fans, which was brilliant, and they were all up for a bit of improvising."
So has the experience focused his mind for when Billy carries the torch live, watched by an audience of millions?
"The route is pretty much a circuit of the Square. But I was running round there yesterday morning and the head cameraman stopped me and said, 'You can't run that fast on the night.' If I ran as I normally do – and I still play football and keep myself fairly fit – then I could easily do it in half a minute.
"But this is a seven-minute live insert and I'll have a police convoy behind me, so I won't be going at much more than walking pace. There are things going on for other characters as well, so the cameras won't just stay on me. I'll actually be doing more running off screen than you'll be seeing on because I'll be sprinting from the Queen Vic to other locations while I'm not in shot. What you won't see is what will be knackering me."
Billy, of course, has always been the underdog of EastEnders and someone who's never been dealt an easy hand. So the fact he now has this moment in the spotlight makes it all the more touching:
"Well, he's an honest joe, isn't he?," says Fenwick. "There's a lot of greedy characters in the show. Everybody trying to get as much as they can and stitch people up. And Billy's not like that – he'd be quite happy if he had his wife and kids back and was able to run the fruit and veg stall forever. That's his simple dream. He doesn't want to win the lottery, he just wants what he thinks everyone else has got."
So who is more excited by the occasion – Billy or Perry?
"Well, the buzz is incredible. It's a completely different way of shooting – normally, we have four cameras but we've got 19 on this. Even on a busy day, we'll only have 40 extras. There's more than 350 for this.
"The fact that an extra couple of million people will tune in to see whether I fall over is a pressure in itself. I'm so relieved – and I know there's a touch of schadenfreude about this – that the torch has already gone out once or twice along the relay route. That's taken the heat off me. Put it this way – I'll be very pleased for Billy if Perry doesn't drop the torch."


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Leading Voices @ CWF 2017
Why Exhibit
Exhibitors Profile
Who Visits
2017 Exhibitors List
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Travel, Visa & Accommodation
Arriving at CWF 2019
Partnership Opportunities
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Why Visit
Visitors Profile
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6-7-8 November, 2019
Hall 8, 9, 10, 11
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Visiting Hours :
6th-7th November.........1000 hrs - 1800 hrs
8th November..................1000 hrs - 1600 hrs
A Phenomenal Show with Only Relevant Visitors
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Cable & Wire Fair 2017 held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, with 10,800 visitors, 164 exhibitors, over 300 conference delegates and representation from 19 countries has emerged as the undisputed centre stage of networking, information, and business for the global wire and cable industry.
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Why Exhibit?
The world economy, at the moment, is on the recovery path from the extended slowdown which started in 2008 and India as a country is all set to become a global manufacturing hub. With the Govt. of India initiating several programs like Make in India, there would be immense facilitation and consolidation of manufacturing in the country thereby making every industry more competitive. Initiatives like Smart Cities, Digital India, BharatNet, etc. are sure to take the demands of wires and cables to a new height.
Indian wire and cable industry is doing well in terms of growing demands and we hope to continue growing by virtue of growth in telecom, renewable, and transmission sectors. Moreover, India's power sector is growing at brisk pace, and with the government's commitment to provide 24X7 quality power to all, the Indian wire and cable industry would witness huge demands in power cable segment. With industries like infrastructure, mining, construction, tourism & hospitality, the demand is to grow steadily. We see a lot of opportunities in the oil & gas sector with the substantial expansion in refineries and gas production plants in India. Metro railways have been a big booster for the cable industry for last several years.
We create actual networking environment where players from various segments of wire and cable industry can Come…Show…and Network….We believe in making real business happen, and thus in benefiting our national economy.
Exhibitor's Profile
Annealers & Heat Treating Equipment
Braiding Machines
Capstans, Dancers, Accumulators, Preheaters
Conductors & Wires
Consulting Services, Research & Training
Dies & Die Making Equipment
Drives, Controls & Process Tools
Extrusion Lines, Equipments & Tooling
Fiber Optic Cable & Optical Fiber Manufacturing Equipment
Fillers, Insulation, Jacketing / Sheathing Compounds & Colorants
Guides, Pulleys, Sheaves, Rollers etc
Lubricants & Process Chemicals
Marking and Printing Machines & Materials
Optical Fibre Cables
Payoffs and Takeups
Plating, Galvanizing etc Lines
Quality Control, Measurement Devices & Testing Equipments
Reels, Spools, Baskets, Cores, Carriers & Packaging
Rolling Mills, Flattening & Shaping
Rotating Machinery: Bunchers, Cablers, Stranders, Twinners etc
Surface Treatment Systems: Cleaning, Pickling, Coating, Chalking,
Descaling etc
Tape Applicators, Binders, Armouring, Serving Heads
Tapes, Yarns & Binders
Tension Controls, Brakes, Clutches, Traverses
Used & Rebuilt Equipment
Wire & Cable Handling Equipments
Wires & Conductors
Wire & Rod Drawing Machinery
Wire Rod
Wire Bending, Forming & Fabricating
Who Visits?
CEO's & Decisions Makers from Wire & Cable and allied industries
Owners, Managers & Supervisor
Power Utilities
Key Govt. Officials
Manufacturers & Suppliers of Machinery & spares
Industry Associations
Investors and Promoters
Technology Seekers
End Product Users
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Partner – Cable Conclave
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Partner – Branding on Water Bottles
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For detailed partnership opportunity benefits, click here
Arriving at Cable & Wire Fair 2019
Where do I go when I arrive at Cable & Wire Fair 2019 (CWF 2019)?
If you are pre-registered for CWF2019, you should have received your registration on confirmation on email when you registered. Bring it to 'Online Registration' desk and collect your name badge and complimentary show directory. The registration area is located outside Hall 8, 9, 10 & 11 inside Pragati Maidan. The procedure is same for the International attendees. The badge is valid for all show days.
I have not registered online; can I register when I arrive?
If Yes, simply fill up the 'visitor registration form' and submit at Visitor registration counter. You are encouraged to attach your business card to the form. You must be older than 16 years to visit the event. Registration hours are:
Thursday, 6 November 2019 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, 7 November 2019 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, 8 November 2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
What if I did not receive my registration confirmation?
Go to online visitors counter and provide your business card and your last name. The staff will provide you a copy of show directory and your name badge. The badge is valid for all show days.
How can I find a specific exhibitor?
The list of exhibitors, product details, floor plan of exhibition, conference program and other show information is published in show directory which is complimentary for all.
Where can I park my car?
If you are travelling in your own car then park at Bhairon Mandir Marg parking and enter Pragati Maidan from Gate No.1.
If you are travelling in taxi, reach Gate No. 7 (on Mathura Road) or Gate No. 1 (on Bhairon Mandir Marg), whichever is convenient. Use our shuttle service to reach registration area (located outside Hall 8, 9, 10 & 11).
Which gate can I enter Pragati Maidan?
You can enter from Gate No. 7 (on Mathura Road) or Gate No. 1 (on Bhairon Mandir Marg), whichever is convenient. Use our shuttle service to reach Hall 8, 9, 10 & 11 registration area.
What are different modes of transportation to reach Pragati Maidan?
Pragati Maidan is the Prime Exhibition Centre of India, situated in the Central Place of the capital City of Delhi, and is well connected with all modes of Transport – Delhi Metro, Taxi, City DTC Buses, Three Wheeled Auto Rickshaw, etc.
Delhi Metro
Pragati Maidan is connected by Delhi Metro from various parts of the Delhi National Capital Region (Delhi NCR), including Noida and Gurgaon. Use the blue line to reach Pragati Maidan by Delhi Metro. Get down at Pragati Maidan Metro station which is located near Gate number 10 of Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre which is at a walking distance from the station. Gate 10 opens to Hall No. 8, 9, 10 & 11.
By City DTC Bus
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), operates Low Floor City Buses (air conditioned and non air conditioned buses) connecting the Delhi NCR with frequent services. These buses also operate between Delhi International Airport and various locations of Delhi.
Airport to Pragati Maidan
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi India (Terminal 3 and Domestic Terminal No. 1D) is only about 17 kilometers away from Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre. Pre-paid and Radio Taxi services are available from these airports to Pragati Maidan – the Exhibition Centre – The travel time is between 30 to 45 minutes depending upon the city traffic.
Alternatively, you can also take the orange color- Airport Express line directly from the Indira Gandhi Airport and get down at New Delhi metro station. With a travel time of less than 22 minutes from airport to New Delhi, the Delhi Metro Airport Express Line literally brings the Airport closer to the heart of the city. From New Delhi station, you can take a taxi or three wheeler auto rickshaw to reach Pragati Maidan (Gate no. 1 or 7) and head towards Hall 8, 9, 10 & 11.
By Taxi
Radio Taxis are available round the clock in Delhi NCR and these can be booked for reaching Pragati Maidan. Some general cab services are-
A number of Radio Cabs are also available in Delhi NCR and contact numbers of these are available in the Delhi Maps or at Tourism Counters at the Airport and Railway Stations.
Three Wheeler Auto Rickshaws
This is another Public Transport that is available in most part of Delhi NCR and these three wheelers are on the move in the city. One can stop these Vehicles on the Road and use this to reach Pragati Maidan.
Alternatively, you may contact official show travel partners for hotel booking and transportation services.
Close to Exhibition venue, what interesting places can be visited for leisure?
Pragati Maidan is well connected with the shopping centres and other happening places of Delhi, like Connaught Place - 3 Kilometers; Lajpat Nagar – 3 Kilometers; India Gate and Central Secretariat – 2 Kilometers; Sarojini Nagar – 7 Kilometers; Karol Bagh – 8 Kilometers; New Delhi Railway Station – 5 Kilometers; Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Old Delhi Railway Station, etc.) – around 8 to 10 Kilometers. All these places can be visited by using the Metro, City Buses and Taxis, that are connected with Pragati Maidan with good frequency of services.
Baggage Service
There is no baggage service at the show; therefore we encourage you to take care of your valuables such as laptop etc in order to avoid any possible theft or loss.
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It's my final week in Singapore.
Contrary to hearsay the 'Red Dot' is not zero dimensional; it's as multi-layered as the time you take to investigate it.
A bunch of 'lasts' in Singapore will soon be followed by many 'firsts-in-a-long-time' back in Germany.
Times like these lead to sentimentality. Thinking about past lasts and whether they may come around again.
Visits to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for example.
It took me a while to get into the swing of in-the-flesh theatrical-performances, you need to adjust your brain and expectations, but once you do, their shows are electric.
The Moth was also breath taking. The physicality of people retelling intimate experiences, only a few feet away, has an impact like little else.
My Singapore memories are of colour drenched streets during the many holidays; incense filled temples; tropical forests and getting knocked about on football pitches.
It's been good to me.
External and internal spaces are connected.
Just as the internal machinations of financial calculations can be connected with explicit graphical representations; the explicit can have a bearing on the implicit.
Let's have a quick look at a financial performance space.
If we normalise returns to begin and end at the same place, we can extract more intuition about how strategies work.
This is a graph of the S&P 500 and the 13 week t-bill index.
The S&P has a Sharpe of 0.42 over the last 25 years and the t-bill has a Sharpe of 0.39, but from this graph you can't discern why one would have an advantage over the other, t-bills are pretty darn flat.
After leveraging t-bills to have the same average monthly return we can see that they do in fact jump around inefficiently towards the final return.
Finally we demean, as any good statistician should do, so that returns are comparable over time.
Obviously both Sharpe Trajectories waste a lot of 'energy' on their way to the final destination.
Perhaps the t-bill's trajectory is slightly more inefficient due to its pointless sojourn into negative territory in the 2000's (paying for the Greenspan Put!).
Now for a more obvious example.
The FXI ETF is compared against returns after applying Simplest Mean Reversion to it.
Simplest Mean Reversion is brutally efficient in comparison to the FXI itself (reflecting a Sharpe of 1.2 versus 0.2).
This approach throws up a bunch of related ideas.
Thinking about strategies in terms of geometries and spaces; a straight line is the most efficient way to go from point to point in Euclidean space, but not in curved space - and the ideal trajectory here is a curved arc (constrained by volatility - zero volatility is not a viable solution).
I wonder how higher dimensions such as skewness could be included?
Sharpe Trajectories also look strikingly similar to Brownian bridges, which might lead to more insights.
And as my mind wanders to all things Brownian, how about looking into Brownian ratchets and Parrondo's paradox using Sharpe Trajectories?
Finally, the normalisation process reminds me very much of calculating rescaled ranges when estimating the Hurst exponent. Uncannily similar.
Plotting time series is rarely a good idea, but Sharpe Trajectories have a nice intuitive feel to them; and reframing Sharpe in terms of path efficiency also feels right, i.e. it's equally intuitive in both a graphical and analytical sense.


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Bogus Basin ski school director Jamie Zolber has seen it all before—this past Monday, actually.
The wind was blowing like mad. A family was up on the mountain with a child who was 2, maybe 2 1/2 years old, on skis.
"The kid was just wailing, crying," Zolber says. "And they were just dragging him around the flats. ... The kid was just not having any of it. They were forcing him."
"I was (thinking), like, take him inside," Zolber says. "Make sure he has a good day."
Even parents with the best intentions sometimes struggle when introducing winter sports to young children.
We've all marvelled at the impossibly tiny tot flying down a run or hitting a jump. It's hard (particularly for proud fathers) not to think, man, that is awesome. That could be my kid.
But before you grab your toddler's binky out of her mouth and strap her onto a snowboard, there are a few important things to consider.
While it's OK—even beneficial—to have children as young as 18 months play around in snow and even become accustomed to skis, you can't expect much until they're 3 years old. That's the age Bogus Basin begins accepting children for Mogul Mouse group lessons—and only for skiing. Kids need to be 7 before Bogus instructors teach them how to snowboard, part of Mountain Mites group skiing and boarding lessons. They usually aren't strong enough to manipulate the board until that age, Zolber says.
Still, don't let that deter you from taking a toddler to the mountain and seeing how they feel about a pair of pint-size skis. (Finding boots to fit them may be a challenge, however.) "I think familiarizing them with the sport, with the snow, at that early of an age—18 months—is a good idea," Zolber says. "I think they'll be more successful when they're 3. I think your expectations have to be very low at that age, though. If you go up, and it's 20 minutes and they start melting down, then you know you've got to go home. You can't force it at that age."
Keeping your expectations in check—and your child warm and happy—are keys to a positive early experience.
Even when children get older, they need to be enthused to make skiing or snowboarding lessons productive.
"The kid's got to want to learn how to ski," Zolber says. "If you force it, they're not going to like it, and then you may ruin it for a while. Make it fun and exciting, and as soon as they start to have a bad day, just get them out of there."
What if you're a snowboarder and want your child to snowboard eventually? Introducing them to skis at an early age is still a good idea, Zolber says.
"It gets them familiar with the environment, with riding the chairlift, with being out there, being excited to be out there with you. And as they get to that stage in their life where they want to be like Dad—I want to snowboard—they can give it a try."
The most dreaded thing involving toddlers that Bogus Basin ski school director Jamie Zolber encounters is the infamous backpacker. This is the parent who thinks it's safe—possibly even cool—to ski or snowboard with a toddler strapped onto their body. "I hate to see that," Zolber says. "Kids on backpacks skiing around the mountain. It does not seem safe to me."
Zolber has these tips for introducing kids to the slopes:
Getting them ready—Get your kids excited. Tell them what they're going to be doing so they will be prepared for the snow and excitement of a ski area.
Have them wear their snow and ski gear in advance. Let them play in the clothes, including mittens and hat or helmet, so it feels familiar.
Make sure the child is well rested and fed a good breakfast. If children start their day tired and hungry, their mood probably isn't going to improve later.
Clothing—A child's ski clothes should be as warm as your own, if not warmer. Zolber says he sees too many parents decked out in the latest ski gear dropping their kids off for lessons wearing a snowsuit, a T-shirt and no goggles. "That's one the things that gets me," he says. Small bodies lose heat faster than larger bodies, and a child should dress in layers just like you do.
Avoid dressing them in anything made of cotton. Kids and snow mean wet clothing.
Mittens are better than gloves for young kids. Clip mittens to their jacket so they won't get lost.
On the slopes—Enrol youngsters in a lesson. Instructors have a lot of experience teaching kids as young as 3 years old to ski. Bogus Basin's ski school offers lessons in which adults can participate and learn how to help children on and off the lifts, which slopes are appropriate for kids and how to help children improve their technique.
It's not all about skiing. If a young child would rather eat snow, roll in it, or just play around, let them. The point is for them to have fun in the snow. The skiing can come later, don't force it.
Keep the trips short. Young kids don't have the stamina to stay on the slopes all day. You might only get a couple hours on the hill before they're tired and ready to go home.
Take breaks. A trip to the lodge for hot chocolate or snacks will keep their energy and enthusiasm up.
Focus on technique, then terrain. It may take a lot of time skiing on easy terrain for children to develop good skills.
Gear—Buy a helmet that fits the child. Don't get a larger size so they can grow into it.
Leasing ski equipment is better than buying for young kids who are growing fast.
If you buy used gear or get hand-me-downs, take it to a ski shop and make sure it works properly, especially the boots and bindings.


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Loudoun County Administrator Kirby Bowers has proposed a $1.2 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2009, which includes raising the tax rate by 25.6 cents. This would raise property tax rates to $1.216 per $100 of assessed value; the current rate is 96 cents. Which means that although many homeowners saw their assessments drop to put them in line with current market value, the average tax bill would go up about $640, or 13.6 percent. The proposed budget still has to be worked out, though, and there will be public input. I'll post dates and times when I have them for those of you inclined to make your voices heard. According to the Washington Post article, Supervisor Jim Burton (I-Blue Ridge) said bluntly of the tax rate, "I'm quite sure we will reduce it." You can read the full text of the Washington Post article here.
Also, for any homeowners who are inclined to appeal their property tax assessments, which came out last week, you can read more about the assessment process and how to appeal here. You can even fill out the form online and submit it, although you probably want to print it out and submit it with documentation to back up your appeal. Please let me know if you have any questions about the process.


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We were thrilled to get to help out with an end-of-year BreakoutEDU for the Kerr MS reading program, History Alive. The students had a fun adventure based on Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief that took them all over the school! A big THANK YOU to LT Lindsay Foster for the amazing Breakout! (Questions about the HOW of the breakout? Contact Lindsay.)
They started with instructions from their mentor – Chiron (played by Mr. Jason Lenz). The students were THRILLED to see Mr. Lenz, as he'd been out for a serious illness and made a debut return with this video!
From there – the students were sent to their team cabin at Camp Half Blood to start working on their clues!
Their clues led them to the Oracle…where they received important messages from the Gods! (A big thank you to our own KMS Oracle, Ms. Lisa Townzen!)
From the Oracle's temple (the gym) to the Hall of Knowledge (the library) our adventurers searched for clues!
The Hall of Knowledge sent students into danger…into the home of MEDUSA! Would they be able to find their prize and escape? Watch out that you aren't turned to stone!
Our mighty adventurers finally won through!! Congratulations heroes!
Kim Estes
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GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio (February 7, 2008) – The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake's new Executive Chef Stephen Gary will meld the best of classic American Cuisine with unique flavors, textures and presentation as he takes over the reigns at the resort's Horizons Restaurant.Gary ranks his time spent working alongside renowned chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck among his greatest culinary experiences in helping him shape his approach to New Age American cuisine.
About the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake
Located at 4888 North Broadway (State Highway 534) in Geneva-on-the-Lake, the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake features 109 finely appointed guest rooms (the majority with lake views); Horizons, an upscale restaurant with a striking octagonal dining room and breathtaking view of Lake Erie; a lounge with a rectangular bar and great views of Lake Erie; and amenities that include a fitness center, game room, indoor pool and gift shop. The Lodge entrance is located one mile north of Geneva State Park, on the left. For room reservations, call 866-442-9765 or visit www.thelodgeatgeneva.com. For Horizons reservations, call (440) 466-7100, then press "2."
The Lodge is adjacent to Geneva State Park, which encompasses 698 acres featuring 1.6 miles of Lake Erie shoreline as well as a beach and bathhouse, six-lane boat ramp and marina, hiking, picnic areas and more. To learn more about Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, visit www.thelodgeatgeneva.com.


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Gina Renee Leo and Jeffrey Grant Stingley were married June 20, 2009, at Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, with Meg Peery McLaughlin officiating.
Parents of couple are Frank and Barbara Leo, Hays, and Mark and Cynthia Stingley, Lenexa.
The bride was escort by her father.
Honor attendants were Abby Leo and Lindsey (Leo) Dreiling. Attendants were Caitlin Hubbs, Jennifer Call and Erin Stingley.
Best man was Kyle Stingley. Groomsmen were James Battmer, Mac Mackay, Ben Parkey and Jake Isley. Ushers were Doug Bonebrake, Marc Radasky, Patrick Sullivan, Tyler Burns and Chad Sneed.
Flower girl was Elle Dreiling, niece of the bride. Ringbearers were Dylan Dreiling and Beau Dreiling, both nephews of the bride.
The bride is a 2001 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Journalism. She is a brand manager at Populous.
The bridegroom is a 2002 graduate of University of Arizona School of Business. He is a commercial real estate agent at CB Richard Ellis.
Following a wedding trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, the newlyweds are home in Kansas City, Mo.