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Join us from noon on Tuesday 14 January to talk all things Tumblr, from social strategies to case studies
Your five favourite photo galleries of the year say as much about the state of the arts in 2013 as any amount of words
Once again we've collected 12 of our favourite network blogs for you – one for each month of 2013 and each day of Christmas
Ticket pricing isn't just about covering costs, says Amber Massie-Blomfield, but who you want to see work – and how
Thinking of setting up an Instagram or Pinterest account for your arts venue? Follow these top tips
There's never been a better time to produce or promote music, says Tom Robinson as Joining the Dots programme launches
All the best comments and insights from our last live chat on Twitter use, abuse and best practice in the arts
Join us from noon on Tuesday 26 November to talk image sharing in the arts – the second in a new series of social media surgeries
If the most important thing about art is its newsworthiness, says Sarah Kent, how do we engage with it on any other level?
The #AskaCurator day aims to blitz the barriers that can make curators seem inaccessible to the public and wider sector
It falls to artists to make the invisible visible, writes Paul Graham Raven, and ask what infrastructure means and why it matters
The UK's 40 biggest venues attract less than 0.04% of UK web traffic, says Jane Finnis. What could we be doing differently?
The arts have to compete with retail, leisure and travel for customer attention – better use of tech can help them stand out, says Micahel Nabarro
As the Independent on Sunday cuts its critics, Ismene Brown defends the reviewer's role and asks arts world to do the same
Running an arts space outside the city is challenging but, once you realise the range of your potential audience, rewarding too
We need a new vocabulary to describe participatory arts, says Shipra Ogra – we know it exists but what's it all about?
From chew to poo – how one museum is teaching kids about their bodies, and making sure they have a lot of fun learning
Founder of the culture and campaigning consultancy talks technology, the arts and why nothing in PR happens by chance
Bringing London landmarks to life for the blind inspired funders and celebrities alike, says Judy Dixey – but where next?
Digitising your archives benefits museum professionals and audiences alike, says the Imperial War Museum London
From 'radical unreality' to 'leggy plasticity', we collate the most baffling examples of art lingo going, as submitted by you
How do the roles of manager and gallerist differ and what part does – or could – branding play in an artist's success?
Following Daniel Blight's plea to put an end to artspeak, help us collect some of the most confusing and complex lingo going
Academia is only one part of the art world, says Daniel Blight. To reach wider audiences, let's find an alternative to artspeak
Partnerships are key, says Helen Palmer, but cultural tourism depends on brutal honesty about your offering, not democracy
Portraiture is not the preserve of fine art organisations, says Caroline Pegum, as a growing national network testifies
Engagement goes beyond a warm welcome to the work itself, says David Brownlee, ahead of a new family arts campaign
How might a producing venue set about inspiring its artists? By introducing them to university research, reports Matt Trueman
Museums should engage tourists with content rather than brand, says Sejul Malde, for the sake of themselves – and the sector
We round up all the best insights and advice from our live chat on selling art: how hard can it be? – not as hard as you think Sponsored feature
Museums are not built to listen, but a community radio pilot aims to redress that, says Kathy Cremin, in our latest Clore essay

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Active adventures in Southeast Asia
Beyond the cacophonous streets of Southeast Asia's thriving cities lies a region of towering, jungle-clad mountains that conceal cathedral-like caverns; human-sculpted landscapes of dramatic rice terraces; vast lakes, great rivers, paradise islands and hidden coves. If you love the outdoors, you'll be smitten by the myriad landscapes that await you in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Don your walking boots and head out for jungle treks in Nam Cat Tien National Park or into the beautiful mountains of northern Vietnam. Stay in homestays with the local minority people as you explore the spectacular terraced mountains of Sapa. Jump on your bike to escape the crowds and discover the hidden corners that most visitors never see. Plunge beneath the waves and discover an underwater wonderland at Nha Trang or remote Con Dao.
Let us know what you like and we'll incorporate your favourite activities into your perfect holiday package.
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From ancient temples and deserted islands to wildlife spotting in isolated jungles, camp your way through Cambodia in the most luxurious lodges in Asia.
Eco lodges, night safaris, hidden cities and ancient mysteries – this is the ultimate adventurous traveller's introduction to Laos.
Active Holidays accommodation across Indochina
Mai Chau Ecolodge (Mai Chau)
Situated in the heart of the beautiful countryside, this eco lodge is a popular choice for exploring the valleys and villages
Located in the heart of the Mai Chau valley and a gentle walk away from the villages of Lac and Pom Coong, Mai Chau Ecolodge is a refuge in the heart of this area of stunning scenery. Made entirely of natural materials and taking influence from the local style of houses, the lodge is a great place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. There is no television or any entertainment services, but you wouldn't even notice you were missing it, instead taking time to relax by the pool and explore the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Residence Sisouk (Pakse)
This traditionally influenced property is a great place to stop on your exploration of the Mekong
For some southern Laos colonial charm, Residence Sisouk is a great option. This historic residence has been in the French proprieter's family since the 50s, and here you are welcomed as part of the family. All 16 rooms are individually decorated in different colours, each making use of traditional Lao textiles and with parquet flooring and high ceilings. All are en-suite with flat screen TVs. Throughout the corridors and winding staircases you'll find Laos antiques and photographs of local people. The hotel is in a great location in the centre of Pakse, close to many restaurants and café. From the top-floor restaurant there are great views of the Sedong River as it flows into the Mekong. On the ground floor is a lovely café too, serving wonderful French pastries including freshly-baked croissants, and good sandwiches. Bags of local Lao coffee can also be bought here.
Mayura Hill Resort (Mondulkiri)
With views over the Mondulkiri Highlands, Mayura Hill Resort is made up of traditionally inspired villas.
The small, 14 villa, resort is simple but charming with handmade wooden furniture, hot showers and air conditioning. The resort features a welcoming outdoor pool and a restaurant serving both western and local dishes. Located in Sen Monorom this hotel is a smart choice for visiting the Elephant Valley Project.
Chantha House (Kong Lor Cave)
A good accommodation option in this remote region of central Laos, the Chantha House provides a clean and comfortable base from which to explore the dramatic caves at Kong Lor.
Spring River Resort (Kong Lor Cave)
Spring River Resort is located in the remote village of Ban Tiou, along the Hinboun River, a 20 minute boat journey from Kong Lor Cave. The accommodation consists of Lao style traditional bungalows, each simply furnished, with a balcony complete with chairs overlooking the river. The on-site restaurant beside the river serves up a tasty selection of Lao and western dishes. The beautiful secluded setting with views of the Karts Mountains, forest and the river is sure to make this a memorable stay.
Sol Bungalows (Mai Chau)
Use these elegant bungalows as your base for exploring the stunning surrounds of Mai Chau
Sol Bungalows offers visitors a unique stay here in Mai Chau consisting of well appointed low rise semi-detached bungalows overlooking the rice paddies, mountains and impressive herb garden. Each bungalow has a private balcony, en-suite facilities and Air Conditioning. The rooms are simply styled, and are all bright and airy. The Sol Bungalows offers a wonderful spot to base yourself whilst exploring the surrounding area.

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Elegant design, innovative technology and ergonomically-enhanced with the highest levels of performance. This is what comes to mind when we think about the 2012 Audi A4 1.8T FSI SE.
The 2012 Audi A4 1.8T features a revised grille, updated headlamps with standard LED Daytime Running lights, helping to place this luxury sedan in a league of its own.
With fewer buttons and less superfluous switches in the cabin layout, the interior is much neater and more refined than its predecessor.
The 2012 A4 is brought to life by a third-generation 1.8T FSI SE engine complete with a new powertrain that delivers a vigorous 125kW and a maximum torque of 320Nm. Getting “from A to B” is an engaging ride, to say the least. Another bonus about the new engine is that it is lighter than before, producing substantially better fuel efficiency.
As you would expect from a progressive manufacturer like Audi, this sedan is nothing short of active and passive safety features certified by its 5 Star Euro NCAP safety rating.
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Interesting Industry 4.0 Stories
The race for clean energy sources and mobility technologies for the transportation of humans and goods are steaming ahead with electric vehicles seemingly leading the race. Sales in electric vehicles increased dramatically in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
As unemployment increases and historic job functions cease to exist, Companies are faced with increased risks of social unrest and increasing crime levels.Those organisations that are highly exposed to rural communities with very little alternative employment opportunities other than at their business, face the highest risk.
ndustry 4.0 – A revolution! Time to rethink, replan and redesign by Pieter De Villiers identifies 8 technology platforms of development that mostly drive Industry 4.0. Most research papers place drones in a separate category because of the prominent role these machines play, despite drones being a specific form of robotic capabilities.
The hyperloop is a mode of transport utilising low air pressure in a sealed tube to propel a pod free of air resistance or friction. The hyperloop could potentially convey people or objects at hypersonic speeds while being energy efficient and environmentally friendly compared to other modes of transport.
The Covid-19 pandemic propelled technologies that would otherwise not have gained traction and viability or may not have become reality had it not been for the pandemic. Technology viability is to a large extent a product of volume and scale but is often also influenced by external factors, niche market demands or similar trends.


A CAE-built Predator Mission Trainer entered service with the Italian Air Force on February 5.
Installed at Amendola Air Base in Italy, the Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) is the highest fidelity simulator ever developed and fielded for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) Predator family of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems.
“The incredible realism of the Predator Mission Trainer gives us a critical training capability to efficiently produce the highly skilled Predator crews we need to conduct a range of operational missions,” an Italian Air Staff representative said in a statement.
“Having the world’s highest fidelity Predator Mission Trainer as part of our unmanned systems centre of excellence in Italy gives us unmatched training flexibility and the ability to leverage simulation-based virtual training throughout our curriculum.”
Group President Defence & Security CAE, Gene Colabatistto added, “The development of the Predator Mission Trainer for the Italian Air Force represents a new level of fidelity and capability in the use of simulation-based training for remotely piloted aircraft pilots and sensor operators.
“We believe this Predator Mission Trainer is the first Level D equivalent simulator for an unmanned aircraft.”
The Italian milestone follows the award to CAE by GA-ASI to develop a synthetic training system for the UK’s Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) program, a UK-specific variant of GA-ASI’s certifiable MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS.
CAE will design and develop a comprehensive synthetic training system that will include desktop and high-fidelity mission trainers specific for the Protector. The company says the high-fidelity Protector mission trainers will be based on GA-ASI’s certifiable ground control station (CGCS), and will be the first simulators developed for this advanced CGCS.
CAE is a key member of the Team Reaper Australian consortium which was down-selected last November to provide a to-be-selected variant of the MQ-9 family to the RAAF under Project AIR 7003.


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- Expense of an emergency response: means reasonable costs incurred by a public agency in reasonably making an appropriate emergency response to the incident, but shall only include those costs directly arising because of the response to the particular incident. See California Government Code 53156
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When Sarah Walker dislocated a shoulder seven weeks ago she could have been forgiven for wondering if her Olympic dream was gone for another four years.
Instead she was back on her bike at the world championships in Birmingham last month and her fifth placing in a semifinal was enough to qualify the two-time world champion for London in August.
Relief? For sure, but also fresh confidence in what she might be capable of achieving.
"I was extremely proud of myself to be able to come back and do that without having the best buildup to the world champs. There was a bit of pressure on and I nailed it," the Cambridge-based Walker said yesterday.
Walker, California-based Marc Willers and Tauranga's Kurt Pickard were named as New Zealand's BMX team for London yesterday, with confirmation that 32-year-old Karen Hanlen's meteoric rise in the mountainbike discipline had secured her a trip to the Games too.
Walker, 23, won the world title in 2007 and 2009, finished fourth in the Beijing Olympics and was overall World Cup champion last year, so she's among the top echelon.
She suspects she surprised some of her main rivals at Birmingham, given that her injury, suffered in a Supercross event in Norway, should have sidelined her for the worlds, or at least significantly dimmed her abilities.
"They all knew I was coming back from injury, but to be right up next to them probably gave them a bit of a shock," she said.
While Willers is staying in the US before the Games, Walker is training in Cambridge until the end of the month before heading to the Netherlands where there is an Olympic replica track, and then Copenhagen, venue for last year's worlds, to fine-tune preparations.
Riders had three days to test out the Olympic track before the worlds in Birmingham, although her injury restricted Walker to "rolling around" the circuit.
She likes the track which she rates as bigger and more technical than that used in Beijing where the sport made its Olympic debut. Walker got a second placing on it in a World Cup last year and rates it a good spectator venue, with straights wide enough to offer more passing opportunities rather than a procession, once the duel to the first corner is resolved.
Willers returns for a second Games after finishing 23rd in Beijing and was seventh in the world champs last month, while 21-year-old Pickard is the new face on the team.
Hanlen, a Whakatane physiotherapist, took up mountainbiking only in 2010. She had been locked in a duel for the one spot with Rosara Joseph until the 2008 Olympian broke her wrist just before a World Cup race in France last month.
BOUND FOR LONDON
BMX: Sarah Walker (Cambridge), Marc Willers (California-based), Kurt Pickard (Tauranga)
Mountainbiking: Karen Hanlen (Whakatane).


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Our training treats for dogs are made with 100% Pork, organic apple, and a splash of natural Oregano oil! The ingredients are gently steamed, then compressed into mini delicious bone shapes. Available in packs of 100 grams.
High in Omega 6 & 9, our Pork & Apple Training Treats for dogs are super tasty! An excellent training reward for your dog! These treats are easily digested and high in protein. Always keep a bowl of drinking water nearby.
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Learn about AOSIS Scholarly Books, as we interview Professor Andries G. van Aarde, Commissioning Editor of AOSIS Scholarly Books.
- What Professor Andries G. van Aarde’s role consists of as Commissioning Editor at AOSIS Scholarly Books.
- What Professor Andries G. van Aarde’s vision is as Commissioning Editor for AOSIS Scholarly Books and the relevance that Book Series play in our AOSIS Scholarly Books programme.
- Professor Andries G. van Aarde explains the various book publication imprints at AOSIS Scholarly Books.
- Professor Andries G. van Aarde explains to prospective authors how to go about submitting their book proposals and what they can expect from our publication process.
If you are considering submitting a book to AOSIS Scholarly Books for publication, please visit aosis.co.za or books.aosis.co.za and download the book proposal form to fill in and submit for consideration to email@example.com.

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What is a Centrifugal Fan & How Does it Work?
Centrifugal fans (centrifugal blowers) are a common type of fan used in consumer and industrial products to move air or other gases. A centrifugal fan consists of three main components: a motor, a fan blade, and an enclosure.
Our application engineers design all of these components to accommodate an application. Some common design criteria are the size of the motor, the shape of the fan blade, the direction of rotation, and the materials of construction.
How a Centrifugal Fan Works
The rotating fan blade creates a low-pressure area at the center of the blade and a high-pressure area at the edges of the blade. It also adds kinetic energy to the air. The low-pressure area at the center of the fan creates a vacuum that draws air into the fan. The air flows from the center of the fan to the outside edges of the fan. Ultimately, it flows out of the enclosure around the impeller in the desired direction. The design of the overall system accounts for the 90-degree turn in the flow path.
Centrifugal fans come in a variety of designs. Several components, including the type of fan blade used, the design of the enclosure (housing), and the materials of construction, determine the complete fan design.
Industrial centrifugal fans and blowers accommodate a variety of applications. For example, chemical processing, corrosive gas handling, dust collection, dryers, fume control, process cooling, and process heating. Below are some of the most common, with links to more information and related fan designs.
5 Common Centrifugal Fan Applications:
In industrial operations and facilities, air movement is always part of the process.?Air handling fans support your operations and the ambient air in the vicinity. Processes span from industrial system components to makeup air units and removing to refreshing.?We design and build centrifugal fans specifically for your industrial clean air handling application. Learn More
Industrial processes use light dust loading and fume extraction fans as part of the overall dust collection system for air quality improvement and safety. They move the air and materials through the system to capture, collect and convey the particles through various parts of the system. These can include hoods, air filtration, a collector such as a baghouse, traps, and of course ductwork.? Learn More
Centrifugal force material handling fans can process particles such as sand, plastic pellets, sawdust, wood chips, grain, paper trim, pet food, and countless others. They range from small and light to larger, heavier and more abrasive. AirPro has been innovating based on customer input and building industrial material handling fans for years with increasing efficiency and durability. Learn More
Centrifugal exhaust fans frequently process saturated air, meaning there is moisture from humidity or various gasses in the air. These applications often require heavier duty materials like stainless steel and moisture-resistant coatings like epoxy.?When we engineer custom fans, we start with an appropriate fan type and tweak the materials, finishes and other specifications. Learn More
Many industrial processes rely on high-temperature process heat. Operations like heat treating, stress relieving, industrial furnaces and ovens use convection to circulate heated air within the chamber. These process airstreams require specially designed centrifugal?fans.?Fans not properly designed for this purpose will catastrophically fail when used at temperatures above their design. Learn More
Industrial fans need to meet a specific set of design criteria. We recommend working with an AirPro fan selection expert to design the best fan for your application. You will be working with industry-leading fan engineers to create customizable solutions to match your project requirements and budgets.
To view a full list of centrifugal fan applications, click here.
Centrifugal Fan Types
Common categories for impellers include forward or backward curved impellers, backward inclined impellers, and flat paddle wheel style impellers. They all have their own unique performance characteristics. AirPro offers a comprehensive selection of centrifugal fan designs including:
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- High-Temperature Plug
- Industrial Exhaust
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Safety and reliability are key areas of importance, and we guarantee our quality. AirPro inspects, tests, and engineers its industrial centrifugal fans to meet the highest levels of quality and safety. AWS standard certification and Quality Control documentation accompany every shipment. Our products are also CE Certified and ATEX rated.
Proper maintenance is critical to the successful operation and long fan life. In every possible case, our centrifugal fans contain features that make routine maintenance easy. To accommodate gases or materials in the airstream, add protection and increase the life of the blowers, we add special finishes including industrial enamel, specialty paints, powder coating, and custom linings.
Centrifugal Fans vs. Axial Fans
Industrial environments commonly use centrifugal fans and axial fans, but they have very different performance characteristics.
Axial fans serve applications requiring a large flow rate with a minimal drop in pressure. Axial fans pass air straight through the blades instead of creating a 90-degree turn in the direction of flow. If there is not a large pressure drop in the application, the axial fan can be preferable due to form, fit, & function.
In industrial contexts, we often see axial fans in equipment to exchange heat through environmental air such as Air-Cooled Condensers, Cooling Towers and Air Cooled Heat Exchangers. Examples include:
- Field erected cooling towers often utilized in industrial processes and in power generation facilities.
- Package cooling towers which are mainly used in HVAC applications.
- Air-cooled condensers which are a critical component in power plants and typically utilize large diameter fans.
- Air-cooled heat exchangers (ACHE), primarily for process industries (petrochemical, oil refining, and gas compression).
- Forced ventilation systems.
Centrifugal fans typically work in areas of little to no natural ventilation and are attached to a duct system, making them ideal for larger spaces.
When deciding which style of fan to use, you may want to consult an expert. AirPro application engineers will be able to examine your performance and installation requirements to assist you in determining which type of fan is most ideal for your specific application.


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The Sweetwater Utilities Board has been conducting business from its new location for just over a month.
Eric Hicks, the general manager for the Sweetwater Utilities Board, spoke about how the company was able to move locations from their old building into the now one over the course of a weekend.
“The construction was completed on the 24th of September,” said Hicks. “We closed at noon the 27th at our old facility ... Then we opened up the following Monday.”
They were able to transfer all of the necessary equipment over to the new building smoothly thanks to the preparations they had made in advance, he explained.
“The move couldn’t have gone any better,” said Hicks. “We had a lot of great planning by our employees and vendors to get everything worked out.”
Hicks noted that the new building allows customers easier access to the building compared to its previous location.
“Access to our old building was tough,” he said. “You had to cross a street from the parking lot so it was cumbersome.”
The new facility contains a large parking lot to alleviate one of the problems people were experiencing at the old location.
“We are a lot more accessible here for our customers,” said Hicks. “They won’t have to deal with traffic or parking issues, which I think is a great improvement.”
Accommodating the police department was one of the reasons behind moving to a new building, the general manager noted.
“The old building was city owned,” said Hicks. “They wanted to expand the police department so we opted to build a new facility so the police department could move into our old one, which they are currently renovating.”
Hicks spoke about the total cost of the new building, along with how much the company had invested on their own.
“The total project cost was $3.4 million,” said Hicks. “We got a loan from USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) for $1.4 million and funded internally $2 million for the project.”
The new building also offered more convenience to the staff of SUB as well.
“The employees love it,” said Hicks. “Our old building was split among three levels but now are really happy to have everyone on one level.”
New features were also added to the building to allow their customers to make payments on their bills.
“We have a new payment option for our customers,” said Hicks. “We put in a kiosk in a new drive through lane that will allow our customers to make payments during or after business hours.”
He noted that the kiosk will accept a wide variety of payment types.
“It will take cash, check or credit card,” said Hicks. “The customers will need to have their bill with them for their account number and other information that will allow the system to pull their account and apply the money to the correct account, which they will receive a receipt for.”
This adds another option for SUB customers to pay their bills, Hicks added.
“Our customers have many options available for paying their bill,” he explained. “They can pay online through our website, over the phone, drive through or in person during business hours, or they can pay at Volunteer Federal Bank, Peoples Bank or CapStar.”

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"Many young women are on the fast-track for major disappointment."
(PRWEB) August 18, 2012
In a new book provocatively titled, 'How To Get The Man Of Your Dreams, education expert Jonathan Doyle argues that some of the major changes in developed societies over the last 50 years mean that many young women are facing the very real possibility that they may never find the life partner they seek.
Drawing on the work of sociologists like Kay Hymowitz, Doyle suggests that alpha males tend to partner early in life leaving a large pool of less desirable males for a relatively larger pool of young women.
Doyle states, "We do know that young women are wiping the floor with young men both in undergraduate and graduate university programs. It seems that in their late twenties and early thirties they then look around for the ideal male to complete their life plan and suddenly find a large pool of 'man-boys' who are essentially teenagers in adult male bodies. What follows is a life of speed dating and Facebook desperation in the hope that they can beat the count of a ticking biological clock."
Significant research continues to demonstrate that stable marriage remains the ultimate wealth creating vehicle. Married couples accumulate wealth in a different way to singles and cohabiting couples tend to only accumulate wealth at the rate of singles. Doyle uses all this data and the experience of having delivered live seminars to over a quarter of a million people to argue a compelling case for young women to be increasingly proactive and selective in their dating relationships.
He says, " Many young women seem to become sexually active in relationships at an early stage in the assumption it will make the relationship stronger and more stable. The results seem to be more than a little deflating over the medium to long term for many of them. Essentially, young men rarely value what they get easily."
The book provides a series of key insights into how the modern young male conceptualises relationships as well as exploring the impact upon them of absent fathers and a sexual formation via Internet based pornography. It then provides a series of steps by which young women can begin the process of creating genuine change.
Doyle concludes, "Nothing I suggest in the book is going to be easy to accomplish. In fact, I think some of it could be quite confronting.That said, I think enough young women have experienced enough pain and heartache to be ready to do what it takes to develop the relationships they deserve."


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Applied Research Methods - Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Table of content
2 Literature Review
3 Research question
4 Research objectives
5 Philosophy Research Design
6 Research Approach
6.1 Quantitative vs. Qualitative
6.2 Data collection
6.2.1 Sample size
6.2.2 Collecting data
6.2.3 Data analysis
7 Ethical considerations
List of References
Throughout the last decades, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are achieving increasing importance in the corporate world. There are many motives such as to increase the market power and competitive advantage, to reduce dependence on suppliers, to gain fast access to new market etc. why managers adopting an acquisitions strategy. Nevertheless, many M&As have been unsuccessful in the past due to incompetent managers, poor ethics, inadequate analysis prior the deal, and diversification away from the core business of the company. Therefore, a careful industry, target company, and product portfolio analysis must be made before the deal. The literature provides different frameworks and analytical tools that can be used in the M&A process in order to avoid typical risks. However, because of the uniqueness of each M&A deal, it is important to gain further insights in these transactions in order to provide an appropriate guideline on how to select an optimal M&A target.
2 Literature Review
According to Porter (1998), competition determines the success or failure of companies. In addition, he outlines that a corporate strategy is the search for a favourable competitive position in an industry, the fundamental arena in which competition occurs. Furthermore, he argues that the purpose of strategy is to establish a profitable and sustainable position against the forces that determine industry competition. In his framework, Porter's five forces model of industry competition he describes five forces-threat of new entrants, bargaining power of supplier, bargaining power of customer, rivalry among current competitors, and threat of substitute products and services-in detail, which must be analysed to formulate a strategy successfully. The strength of each of the five competitive forces is a function of the industry structure or the underlying economic and technical characteristic of an industry (De wit & Meyer, 2004). Although this framework has been widely accepted in literature as one of the most pervasive analytical tool, there has been some criticisms in the past. Henry (2008) argues that Porter's framework is a static analysis which assumes relatively stable markets. In this context, he outlines that it does not provide enough information about how players in the industry interact wit each other and criticize that it represents a traditional view of strategy, which is no longer applicable in today's rapidly changing environment. Prahalad (2000) supports Henry's view by arguing that today companies are facing significant and discontinuous change in the competitive environment such as the impact of the internet on the way in which companies conduct their business. In this context, Mintzberg and Waters (1985) outlined that many strategies are not only deliberate but also emergent. Unexpected changes in the environment force companies to abandon a deliberate strategy. Due to this, they argue that in emerging industries it is difficult to identify the rivals, which makes the use of the framework problematic. Furthermore, Henry also criticized that in Porter's framework companies only can succeed at the expense of other players in the industry. However, companies are increasingly aware of the added value that other players may contribute which has led to collaborative relationships especially in the automobile industry in the past (Please refer to appendix to find Porter's three generic competitive strategies in context to this framework).
Referring to Porter's five forces, Sudarsanam (2003) has outlined in his book creating value from mergers and acquisitions that “competition is a dynamic process and firms can re-shape the industry structure through creating new technologies, substitute products or distribution channels.” Further he explained that companies faced with the five forces configuration might attempt to change the configuration to increase their competitive advantage and their profitability through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). In context to this he emphasised that companies need to understand the key structural factors that need to be changed and companies must analyse whether they can be changed through M&As or not. For instance, if profitability is depressed due to threat of new entrants, a M&A that generates substantial scale of economies might raise entry barrier to new entrants. In addition, a merger with an rival can enhance the bargaining power of the merged companies against both companies’ suppliers in case the merger reduces the overall number of companies in this business sector. Furthermore, a M&A can provide a privileged access to suppliers or distribution channels, which in the best case reduces current rivalry. Nevertheless, Sudarsanam also highlight that rivals “may emulate the first firm and carry out copy-cat mergers to achieve the same scale economies.”
Besides Porter's framework, the literature also provides certain generic analytical frameworks, which are vital in the context of strategic decisions for M&As (Please refer to appendix).
Moreover, Peffer (1972) argued that M&A is one possible strategy for a company to gain control of environmental interdependence stating, “there also exists the possibility for organisations to deal with uncertainty or interdependence by absorbing it completely through M&A”.
Nevertheless, to better understand the motives and reasons behind M&A you need to look at Trautwein who explained those in detail. Trautwein (1990) identified several theories of M&A motives. In his first theory, the efficient theory, M&A are executed in order to achieve synergies. Sirower (2007) defines synergy as “increases in competitiveness and resulting cash flow beyond what the two companies are Alexander Berger - Applied Research expected to accomplish independently.” Ansoff summarised Sirower's approach in the formula “2+2=5” (Wübben, 2007). Moreover, Trautwein (1990) categorised synergies into three types-financial, managerial, and operational synergies. Financial synergy occurs from lower cost of capital as a result of the increased company's size, as larger companies have normally access to cheaper capital due to the lower systematic risk (Bösecke, 2009). According to Bösecke (2009) managerial synergies occur when the management of the target company has superior abilities from which the other company can profit. Finally, operational synergies occur if a company can achieve more economies of scale and scope. “Economic of scale in production means that production at a larger scale (more output) can be achieved at a lower cost (i.e., with economies or savings)” (Hussain, 2010, pp. 149). Here, you can draw a link to Porter five forces where achieving more economy of scale will reduce the threat of new entrants. Furthermore, M&A that expand the product portfolio of a company might produce economies of scope, which occurs if the joint production of two products is less costly than the cost of producing these products separately (Bösecke, 2009). In the second theory, the empire-building, Trautwein (1990) states that managers try to maximize their own utility when executing M&A rather than maximising shareholder’s wealth. Managers often have different interests than shareholders, which might create a strong potential conflict. As the company grows the management’s compensation grows as well, which can lead to M&A that are strategically incomprehensible (Bösecke, 2009). In the third theory, the monopoly theory, M&As are executed to achieve market power. Large companies are more likely able to cross-subsidize products, to achieve economy of scale, to limit competition within a market and to create entry barriers for new entrants (Auerbach, 2009). The fourth theory, valuation theory, assumes that acquirers believe to have more information about the true value of the targeting company than the rest of the Alexander Berger - Applied Research market because of insider information. “The acquisition of such a target company creates value for the acquirer simply through the readjustment of the target's share price to its higher inner value based on the additional insider information” (Wübben, 2007, pp. 22). However, Trautwein mentioned that the valuation theory has been criticised because it is difficult to obtain enough information about the post-acquisition results] meaning that the higher inner value might not be added after the acquisition due to e.g. a failure ofthe integration of the target company (Trautwein, 1990).
Moreover, Pfeffer (1972) argued that companies use M&As to use the power of the government to obtain favourable conditions in the political and economic environment. Examples of various types of state assistance include “direct cash subsidies, restrictions on competitive entries, control over substitutes and complements, and low tax rates” (Connell, 2008, pp. 61). In relation to this, a commonly used and immensely valuable technique to analyse the political and economical environment is the PEST analysis. The PEST analysis divides the external environment into four different categories-political, economical, social, and technological which directly influence a company's decision in the strategic making process (Chapman, 2006).
M&As are also seen as one of the best method of achieving strategic aims of growth and expansion as indicated earlier in the text. Nevertheless, a distinction between an acquisition-based strategy and organic growth strategy must be made to highlight the differences. In the following table, Ray (2010) made fundamental distinctions.
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Please see appendix to find further motives presented by Bower and Ansoff.
Despite M&As can create value and might lead to a competitive advantage there are few potential problems with M&As which increase the risk of companies. Harrison (2007) has identified two categories of problems: High financial costs and strategic problems. The acquirer often pays higher premiums, which exceeds the market value of the target company. Furthermore, many M&As are financed by debt, which increases the interest cost and can lead to greater financial risk. Another major expense for the acquirer are high advisory fees and other transaction costs. Moreover, according to Hamel and Prahalad (1994) employees are key players contributing to the core competencies of the organisation. Nevertheless, in most cases the employees, managers of the aquired company must leave the company due to restructuring, divestments, etc. In this context, Harrison (2007) asked therefore “If most employees leave, what has the acquiring company purchased?” Furthermore, M&As have been shown to lead to reduced innovative activity, which might affect long-term performance negatively (Harrison, 2007). Another strategic Alexander Berger - Applied Research problem is that the culture, structure, processes of the target and acquiring company do not match with each other. Synergy is therefore unlikely to occur (2+2=3).
Although there are problems with M&A transactions, it does not mean that all M&As are doomed to failure. According to Harrison (2007), researchers have been identified factors that are associated with successful and unsuccessful mergers. Unsuccessful mergers are often associated with “a large amount of debt, overconfidence or incompetent managers, poor ethics, inadequate analysis prior the deal, and diversification away from the core business of the company. Successful mergers are related to low-to-moderate amounts of debt, a high level of relatedness to synergy, a continuous focus on the core business, careful selection and a strong debt position”(Harrison, 2007, pp. 119).
In conclusion, you can see that literature provides a lot of theory on how M&As can create value to the acquirer in order to strengthen its position in the market and to gain competitive advantage. Furthermore, many motives for M&As from the acquirer perspective were presented. Nevertheless, the literature also emphasised on using analytical frameworks and planning carefully M&As to avoid unsuccessful deals.
3 Research question
- How to select an optimal M&A target?
4 Research objectives
- To describe how M&As can deliver value to companies.
- To describe how companies can avoid typical M&A risks
- To determine motives for acquiring companies.

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More than 16,500 votes were cast across the city in the non-compulsory postal vote, which represented about 40 per cent voter turnout.
In the Beeliar Ward, which covers much of Willetton and a small section of Leeming, Yaso Ponnuthurai defeated sitting councillor David Brown by 69 votes.
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Sara Saberi and Graham Barry were elected in the Beeloo and Mason Wards, where the sitting councillors did not run for re-election.
Ms Saberi received 985 votes and won out narrowly over Sally Green, who received 981.
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He was last elected to the Canning council in 2011 and served until the council was dismissed in 2014.
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The two thanked their supporters on Facebook after the results were confirmed.
Two sitting councillors Patrick Hall and Tim Porter were comfortably re-elected, with Mr Hall receiving more than 60 per cent of the vote in the Bannister Ward.
Mr Hall received nearly 2400 votes, while his nearest rival received 722.
Councillor Tim Porter received nearly 32 per cent of the vote in the Nicholson Ward, defeating his closest competitor by more than 200 votes.
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Ben Matthew Saunders flew from Manchester to Magaluf and had a double full English at the holiday resort for just £14.45.
That’s only £1.95 more expensive than the average price of the standard English fry in the UK.
The 22-year-old boarded the £10 flight on January 28 before taking a free bus to a local cafe in Magaluf to devour the £4.45 (€5) dump.
A breakfast at The Breakfast Club in London will set you back £18.
Ben spent just over £30 in total for the day, which is still cheaper than a full English at London’s Oval Restaurant, priced at £34.
He said: “I was thinking about how things are going in the UK with the cost of living crisis and I wanted to see how far I could take my money.
“I also wanted to show others how they could save money by thinking outside the box.”
His huge brekkie included two sausages, two rashers of bacon, beans, chips, mushrooms, tomatoes, two hashes and a coffee.
He also paid £4 for a train from Preston to Manchester Airport and £12 for a return flight on the same day.
This meant his total cost for the trip was just £30.45 – still cheaper than the more expensive full English breakfast at the Oval Restaurant.
He added: “I didn’t calculate the full cost as I wanted to factor in flights and food.
“I have a railcard so I saved money on the train and it was still so cheap and I went to another country.
“The overall cost is still cheaper than some breakfasts in the UK and shows people that they can save money if they are more creative.
“Even if that means your local store is Waitrose and you get a bus and go further afield to Aldi, it can save you £30, something like that.
“I don’t encourage everyone to go to Spain for breakfast.”
Another man recently flew to Milan for a pizza that was cheaper than Domino’s.
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To my untrained eye, they represent the world as it is, without interpretation by the photographer. So you get the feel of the place, and the time… and I imagine this makes the photographer feel a certain way, but she don’t project her feelings into the image.
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THE Government last week unveiled 63 state-of-the-art motorbikes to be used by agricultural extension workers in Manicaland in a move that is expected to boost production among farmers.
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The provincial winner in the Good Farming Competition and host of the field day, Mr Felix Ratambwa said, "Warthogs from the nearby game reserve destroyed nearly one and half hectares of my maize field and I feel they are a great challenge to us considering the high prices of inputs. Something should be done to address this problem."
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67 WALL STREET, New York - December 18, 2012 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Best Investment Strategy Interviews of 2012. The full issue is available by calling (212) 952-7433 or via The Wall Street Transcript Online.
Topics covered: Investment Strategies - Large Cap Investing - Investing in Emerging Markets - Investing in Energy - Value Investing - Downside Protection With Upside Participation - Macroeconomic Trends
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TWST: Would you begin with a brief introduction to JKMilne Asset Management, including some highlights from the firm's history, an overview of your client base and your total assets under management?
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The firm has grown steadily in the period from late 2004 to current. You asked about important dates. We believe that an important event in the history of the firm was in 2008. We were named Bond Manager of the Year by Institutional Investor's publication for nonprofits, foundations and endowments. That really started to cement our credibility, and clients were open about working with an extraordinarily experienced team unique to the industry. We really don't have a marketing or sales machine, much less a department. Word of mouth is actually how we've grown. We currently have about $1.7 billion in assets. Our clients are what we would describe as "big thinkers" - they are large, and they are sophisticated. They like to stay quiet, and we don't necessarily share their identity.
TWST: You mentioned you are focused on fixed income, and I know that's a big part of the strategy. Would you elaborate a little bit for us - how would you describe your asset management philosophy and what do you think makes it unique?
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The Russian National Ballet: Giselle
The second evening of Russian National Ballet Theatre presents the full-length, tragic ballet Giselle, a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover is betrothed to another.
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Former 'Love Island' host and well-known U.K. personality Caroline Flack died in her home this weekend after taking her own life -- this just weeks before she was set to go to trial.
The longtime reality TV presenter was found dead Saturday in her London apartment -- which her family confirmed in a statement to the British press. A family spokesman says, "We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th of February. We would ask that the press both respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time."
Caroline was set to face a judge on March 4, pertaining to an assault case she was fighting there across the pond. Her tennis star boyfriend Lewis Burton had accused her of attacking him with a lamp at their home -- for which she was charged and pled not guilty.
In December, she had stepped down from her 'Love Island' hosting role and was keeping a low profile, out of the public eye. On Instagram, however, she doubled down on her proclaimed innocence, and vowed not to be silenced and to keep living her life.
Several famous British TV presenters and hosts expressed shock over news of her death. Several people say the British press treated her harshly and unfairly -- criticizing the sympathetic tone several outlets and papers are taking today upon her death.
It was only a matter of time before the media and a prolonged social media dogpile, hers lasted for MONTHS, pushed someone completely over the edge. Rest In Peace Caroline Flack. This is fucking horrendous. ????— Jameela Jamil ???? (@jameelajamil) February 15, 2020 @jameelajamil
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