Transatlantic
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The
News Bulletin of the BACC,
1 August
2006
Featured Member:
Cleveland
Institute of Art
Profile:
The
Cleveland Institute of Art is an independent college of art and design committed
to leadership and vision in all forms of visual arts education. The mission of
the Institute is to make an enduring contribution through education, research
and service to diverse communities both immediate and global recognizing the
importance of the visual arts in culture and the potential for artists to
contribute to society.
To this end, the Institute
continually seeks to develop and foster partnerships and collaborations with
organizations and business regionally, nationally and internationally consistent
with its educational mission.
Tom
Horn
Director, Information
Technology
Tel:
216-421-7384
Fax:
216-421-7333
Email:thorn@gate.cia.edu
BACC
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SAVE THE
DATE!
Ryder
Cup Golf Outing
Thursday,
September 14, 2006 at Tanglewood Country
Club
Friday, December
1, 2006 at
Sammy’s in the Flats
For more information, contact
Candace at 216-621-0222 or bacc@baccgl.org.
Punitive
Duty on US Goods Entering the EU
A range of manufactured
Manufacturers and shippers should be
aware that the new trade sanctions will affect goods-in-transit and products
held in customs warehouses. Further information on affected products may
be obtained from the US Commercial Service at
http://www.buyusa.gov/europeanunion/sanctions.html.
Upcoming
Events
Local
Events
North
American Festival of
August 31 –
September 3, 2006
Sponsored by the Welsh national
Gymanfa Gaun Association.
This event will include seminars, a
marketplace for vendors of Welsh goods, and performances by major folk artist
and choral groups from
Non-Local
Events
FirstEnergy
Export Now Program
In 2006, FirstEnergy Corporation’s
Economic Development Department, through its Export and Exhibit Now programs,
intends on participating in several events that will provide its industrial
customers with opportunities to sell and market their goods and services. All
three events are in partnership wit the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Commercial
Service. FirstEnergy plans on offering monetary and direct technical assistance
at the following trade venues. For more
information, contact Hans Rosebrock at
419-249-5617.
September,
2006 –
FirstEnergy Export Now (Toronto/Montreal,
International
Congress of Nanotechnology 2006 (ICNT 2006)
October 30 –
November 2, 2006 in
For more information, please go to
www.nanotechcongress.com.
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Soccer
Coaching Tool Improves Kicking Skills |
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For the first-time, ball
speed, elevation and 3D spin can be captured using the measurement system
to provide data on every aspect of a player's ability, says its British
manufacturer Sports Dynamics
Ltd. All information is displayed on a PC for quick analysis.
The QuinSpin system, for both indoor and
outdoor sports analysis, was developed by the company, a spin-out from
The system's sensors are
triggered the moment the ball is kicked, instantly capturing the ball's
flight characteristics, as well as slow motion video of the player
striking the ball. QuinSpin software provides instantaneous measurement of
ball velocity, elevation (launch angle) and ball spin. The ball spin
section provides accurate information on rate of spin and 3D spin axis.
In order to assess kicking
technique, an additional "playercam" can be positioned to the side, behind
or in front of the player. The QuinSpin software automatically captures
and stores a short video of the kicking action as the ball is struck.
Playback can be at different speeds, including frame-by-frame, allowing
the coach to relate the ball flight measurement data to the player's
kicking technique. Using a navigational panel, video film clips can be
saved for future reference or played simultaneously to compare different
kicks or even different players. "QuinSpin allows players and
coaches to accurately and objectively measure ball striking ability, as
well as analyzing technique to improve all aspects of kicking," says Dr
Paul Neilson, director of Sports Dynamics. "Importantly, players'
performance can be monitored during periods of rehabilitation to determine
their return to form and fitness after serious injury."
Other benefits include being
able to compare preferred and non-preferred kicking performance, charting
a player's progress over time, and comparing player information in order
to assess relative free-kick taking ability. Dr Paul Neilson Tel: 011 44 1509
228853 (For Steve Zyglowicz, |
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New
Style Tray for Serving Drinks Safely |
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There are two parts to the
product: a base tray for positioning and filling the glasses; and a
slotted top tray for carrying them. Once the glasses are
positioned correctly on the base tray, they are filled and slid on to the
top tray through the slots. The top tray can then be lifted and carried
away. With the base ready for reloading, the whole operation can be
carried out again with another top tray. "With the glasses positioned
in the top tray, they cannot be accidentally knocked over," says Valda
Goodfellow, joint managing director of Continental Chef Supplies. "As the
design actually balances the glasses, the tray makes for greater stability
where the ground is uneven or where there may be sudden movement, such as
on a cruise liner or an airplane." She adds: "The real benefits
of the tray are seen when you realize how much you save on glass and
champagne replacements. When a tray of champagne is knocked over, for
example, all the drink and glassware may be lost, which potentially could
cost more than $150." The Siddle Safe Tray is
available in two sizes, accommodating six glasses or 12. Top trays and
bases are available in black acrylic or dark wood.
The company would welcome
inquiries from potential agents or distributors.
Tel: 0 11 44 191 526
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British-Style
Finishing School Offers A Touch Of Class |
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UkKTrade
& Investment Press Release NP28/06 Thursday, July 27,
2006 |
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Adapted to the requirements of
the modern world, new courses from The
Finishing Academy, based in the The The academy says it originally
ran courses for young ladies, but courses for teenage boys and adults are
now in demand. Topics covered on the two- or
five-day courses have been carefully designed to get people thinking more
positively, communicating more effectively, and moving with greater poise
and elegance. They range from traditional deportment and etiquette,
through to essential skills for modern-day living such as career
counseling, first aid, self-defense, and even essential car maintenance.
Confidence
building "Many skills are taught to
boost confidence and help those participating to feel at ease in any
situation. Professional consultants and trainers are used in everything
from deportment to dining, giving presentations, and public speaking,"
says Penny Edge, director of The Finishing Academy. "Our courses enable
people to make the most of themselves, and techniques taught are proven to
be beneficial in all aspects of life, rather than being focused purely on
career or business needs." Courses in the
The next course held overseas
will be in
Tel: 0 11 44 1270 623110
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Cheers!
For further
information, please contact Candace at the BACC
via phone
(216.621.0222) or e-mail (bacc@baccgl.org).