Infobox Organization name Skillset image size caption abbreviation motto The Sector Skills Council for Creative ... main organ parent organization affiliations budget website http www.skillset.org Skillset remarks Skillset ... , the former sector skills council for fashion became part of SkillSet. Structure The head office ... Kingdom Television Regions Other offices include Skillset North, Round Foundry Media Centre, Foundry Street, Leeds Skillset Cymru, 33 35 West Bute Street, Cardiff, CF10 5LH Skillset Scotland, 249 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 4QE Function Skillset is a strategic organisation meaning that they develop and fund skills solutions as opposed to delivering them directly. Skillset s main purpose covers ... as follows Careers Courses Company Support Standards Qualifications Research Strategy Funding Skillset undertake this work across all the Nations and Regions of the UK. ref http www.skillset.org skillset article 1989 1.asp ref Skillset Academy Network The Skillset Academy Network is a grouping of colleges ... width 400 Institution s University of Abertay Dundee Skillset Media Academy University of Abertay Birmingham City University Skillset Media Academy Birmingham City University http www.bsma.ac.uk Bournemouth Skillset Media Academy The Arts University College at Bournemouth Arts University College Bournemouth br Bournemouth University Central Saint Martins Skillset Media Academy Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design University of the Arts London Cornwall Skillset Media Academy Cornwall ... Skillset Media Academy , Scotland Aberdeen College br Adam Smith College br Cardonald College br Dundee College br Perth College br Reid Kerr College Screen Academy Scotland Edinburgh Skillset Film ... Skillset Media Academy Documentary Filmmakers Group br Goldsmiths, University of London br Hi8us ... hertfordshire skillset media academy.cfm Hertfordshire Skillset Media Academy The Film & Digital Media Exchange br University of Hertfordshire br West Herts College Liverpool John Moores Skillset ... more details
Peter Johnston born Ballymena , 1965 is the Controller of BBC Northern Ireland. He was educated at Ballymena Academy and Imperial College London , where he graduated in Chemical Engineering and Management. ref name Coleman Prior to joining the BBC, he worked for Shell International in London and Price Waterhouse Coopers in Belfast . ref name Day He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1994 as a research executive, later becoming head of marketing and development, then Head of New Media for BBC Nations and Regions, before taking up post as Head of Broadcasting in 2003. ref name Day He was appointed Controller on 27 October 2006, the youngest person ever to hold that position. ref name Coleman Colemen, Maureen 2007 http www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk lifestyle im the guy who axed george jones 13423111.html I m the guy who axed George Jones , Belfast Telegraph , 12 March 2007, retrieved 2010 06 19 ref ref name Day Day, Julia 2006 http www.guardian.co.uk media 2006 oct 27 bbc.broadcasting BBC appoints Northern Ireland controller , The Guardian , 27 October 2006, retrieved 2010 06 19 ref In 2009 he was appointed as the chairman of Skillset s Northern Ireland national board. ref name skill http www.skillset.org skillset press 2009 article 7519 1.asp BBC Northern Ireland controller Peter Johnston appointed new chair of Skillset s national board , Skillset.org, 9 December 2009, retrieved 2010 06 19 ref References Reflist External links http www.bbc.co.uk pressoffice pressreleases stories 2006 10 october 27 johnston.shtml BBC Press Office Use dmy dates date September 2010 Persondata Metadata see Wikipedia Persondata . NAME Johnston, Peter ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION DATE OF BIRTH 1965 PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH DEFAULTSORT Johnston, Peter Category BBC people Category Living people Category People from Ballymena Category 1965 births Category People educated at Ballymena Academy BBC stub UK tv bio stub ... more details
The Skills for Business network is an umbrella organisation for the twenty five Sector Skills Councils in the United Kingdom . History The whole set of SSCs are funded by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills . Sector Skills Councils People 1st hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism http www.people1st.co.uk www.people1st.co.uk Skills for Care and Development Skillsmart Retail Skillset creative industry GoSkills Construction Skills The Institute of the Motor Industry formerly Automotive Skills Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies SEMTA Financial Services Skills Council Creative & Cultural Skills advertising Skills for Justice Cogent chemicals and pharmaceuticals Skills for Health Lifelong Learning UK e skills UK IT industry Skillfast UK fashion closed 31 March 2010 and merged with Skillset Energy and Utility Skills Lantra environment and rural Improve Ltd food and drink manufacturing SkillsActive sport Proskills UK SummitSkills building services engineering air conditioning and refrigeration, electrotechnical, heating and ventilating, and plumbing http www.summitskills.org.uk www.summitskills.org.uk Asset Skills property management Skills for Logistics Government Skills central government External links http www.sectorcareersinfo.co.uk Skills for Business Category Sector Skills Councils Category Department for Business, Innovation and Skills ... more details
Founded in 1985, the Directors Guild Trust is the sister charity arm of the Directors Guild of Great Britain . The Trust supports the wider remit of promoting British directors art and craft to a national and international public through education, events, commemorations and memorials. Currently the Trust runs the DIRECT ACCESS Feature Film Directors Mentoring Scheme, sponsored by Skillset and Film Four and in recent years has created blue plaque memorials and celebrations for famous British film directors Sir David Lean, Michael Powell and Alexander McKendrick. The Trust is based in Central London. External links http www.dggb.org dgtrust.php The Directors Guild Trust on Directors Guild of Great Britain website film org stub Category Film organisations in the United Kingdom Category Television organizations ... more details
Blank Slate is an initiative run by UK film production company B3 Media that seeks to develop and nurture film making talent from a minority background. It is funded by the UK Film Council , and receives additional support from media partners including Film 4 and Skillset . Films produced within the scheme are made with a maximum budget of 15,000 and have a final running time of between 5 and 15 minutes. Films are shot with high end digital equipment, including most recently, the Red One camera. External links http www.b3media.net editorials blank slate 2010 Blank Slate Scheme for 2010 at B3 Media Official Site Category Cinema of the United Kingdom Category Film organisations in the United Kingdom ... more details
Academy offer. These designations from Skillset were designed to recognise excellence in film and the broader ... bursaries and draw down revenue funding supported by the UK Film Council . Bournemouth Skillset Media Academy Expand section date October 2010 In 2007 Skillset introduced Media Academies and the AIB ... film courses in the UK with accreditation by Skillset. The AUCB now operates two Skillset accredited ... is committed to re applying for Skillset Media Academy license in 2011. Courses Preparation for Higher ... University College at Bournemouth website http www.bsma.ac.uk Bournemouth Skillset Media Academy ... more details
Infobox film name Pendulum Drift director Shehzad Afzal producer Shehzad Afzal writer Shehzad Afzal cinematography Garry Torrance editing Shehzad Afzal distributor Filmedup Ltd runtime approx. 90 minutes country United Kingdom language English budget Private Finance Pendulum Drift is the debut Art House drama feature film directed by Edinburgh International Film Festival & Skillset 2009 Trailblazer award winner, Shehzad Afzal ref http www.edfilmfest.org.uk industry trailblazers 2009 shehzad afzal EIFF Trailblazer 2009 Shehzad Afzal edfilmfest.org.uk ref ref http www.skillset.org film training and events article 7319 1.asp EIFF & Skillset Trailblazer Awards Shehzad Afzal skillset.org ref ref http www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk perthshire news local news perthshire 2009 05 26 big county film maker s award 73103 23707649 Big County film maker s award perthshireadvertiser.co.uk ref . The Pendulum Drift film Soundtrack consists mainly of both established and up and coming Scottish Bands and Artists ref http invernessgigs.co.uk general information little buddha What we think, we become meet LITTLE BUDDHA invernessgigs.co.uk ref . The film, Pendulum Drift, is currently in post production and expected for film festival release in 2012 ref http www.filmedup.com Film Profile filmedup.com ref . Plot The film follows one night of security guard Alastair s shift at a run down hotel bar and adjacent car park facilities. The ensuing night brings forth an eclectic mix of characters from druggies, dealers and hookers to a bizarre hustler gang and an Internet webcam hostess. A crossroads where relationships begin to crack at the seams, truths are uncovered and loyalties are tested. With his past coming to the fore, Alastair has to keep his wits, patience and his nerve to survive the night. Production Pendulum Drift was filmed on location near Glasgow , Scotland during April 2010. References reflist External links http www.filmedup.com A film sysnopsis from filmedup.com Category Engli ... more details
about television terminology Mac OS X software Apple Developer Tools Script Editor A script editor is a member of the production team of scripted television programmes, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, ensuring that scripts are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the writer at each draft of their script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of their work, suggesting improvements that can be made whilst also ensuring that practical issues like show continuity and correct running time are adhered to. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full time members of the production team, working closely with the television producer producer . ref http www.skillset.org film jobs script article 4056 1.asp Script editor description , Skillset , accessed January 2012 ref See also Script doctor References reflist DEFAULTSORT Script Editor Category Television terminology tv term stub de Story Editor it Script Editor ... more details
The Screen Academy Scotland A Skillset Film and Media Academy is a collaboration between Edinburgh Napier University and Edinburgh College of Art . It was opened in August 2005 ref cite web url http www.scotland.gov.uk News Releases 2005 08 22125833 title Launch of Scottish Screen Academy publisher Scottish Government date 22 August 2005 accessdate 6 February 2009 ref by the then First Minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell , and is based in Edinburgh , Scotland . Both Edinburgh Napier and eca already had established film making courses, Napier s combined photography and film undergraduate BA launched Cannes prizewinner Lynne Ramsay on her journey to film directing. ref http www.screenonline.org.uk people id 552070 ref The Academy offers practical, project based, postgraduate courses. A new Production Centre was opened in August 2006 by Napier Honorary Graduate Tilda Swinton . The Academy s first Director is Robin MacPherson FRSA, a BAFTA nominated producer and formerly Development Executive for Scottish Screen, now Professor of Screen Media at Edinburgh Napier University where he is also Director of its Institute for Creative Industries ref cite web url http www.napier.ac.uk sci staff Pages RobinMacPherson.aspx title Robin MacPherson publisher Napier University accessdate 6 February 2009 ref and a Board member of Creative Scotland. ref http www.creativescotland.com news 11062010 creative scotland chair and board announced ref Sean Connery Sir Sean Connery , Brian Cox actor Brian Cox and Judi Dench Dame Judi Dench are patrons of the Academy. ref cite web url http www.news.napier.ac.uk press articles article 10334.htm publisher Napier University News Centre title Sir Sean Connery ... education recognised by Skillset , the Sector Skills Council for Creative Media as a Skillset Film Academy ref http courses.skillset.org pick the tick skillset academy network skillset film academies ref and one of only two institutions recognised as both a Skillset Film and a Skillset Media ... more details
Infobox company company name Team Rubber company type digital agency online marketing e democracy foundation Bristol , United Kingdom 2001 location city Bristol , England location country United Kingdom UK industry digital media online marketing e democracy homepage http www.teamrubber.com Team Rubber is an independently owned group of creative companies founded in Bristol in 2001 by three Bristol University students, Chris Quigley Andrew Parkhouse and Matt Golding. The Team Rubber Group comprises four creative companies Rubberductions, Delib, Rubber Republic and the Viral Ad Network. ref name skillset cite web url http www.skillset.org companies traintogain casestudies article 5978 1.asp title Team Rubber South West Skillset ref It was ranked number 41 in top 100 South West creative companies in 2009 ref cite web url http www.skillset.org companies traintogain casestudies article 5978 1.asp title 41. Team Rubber South West Top 100 ref and number 56 in 2010. ref cite web url http www.swtop100.co.uk surveys top 100 56 68 team rubber title 56. Team Rubber South West Top 100 ref It currently has offices in Bristol and London . ref name skillset Delib Delib is digital democracy company. ref cite web url http www.mediasandbox.co.uk delib title Media Sandbox Delib publisher Watershed ref In 2009 it collaborated with the London School of Economics to design an argument guide called aMap. ref cite web url http www.thisisbristol.co.uk Bristolians arguing effectively story 11293075 detail story.html title How to get Bristolians arguing more effectively publisher This Is Bristol ref In 2010 it created the crowdsourcing site Your Freedom for the United Kingdom coalition government 2010 present British government , with ideas from it included in the Protection of Freedoms Bill 2011 . ref cite web url http www.guardian.co.uk society 2010 jul 28 chris quigley e democracy evangelist title The man opening up government publisher Guardian ref Rubber Republic Rubber Republic is a vira ... more details
Refimprove date October 2006 A sting is a short Phrase music musical phrase , primarily used in broadcasting and films as a form of punctuation. ref citation url http news.bbc.co.uk 1 hi school report 4791411.stm title Glossary of common media terms publisher BBC News date 8 July 2008 accessdate 27 January 2012 ref For example a sting might be used to introduce a regular section of a show ref citation title TV Speak publisher Skillset url http www.skillset.org tv article 3485 1.asp accessdate 27 January 2012 ref or at the end of a scene, or as a dramatic climax is imminent. ref citation title Glossary publisher The News Manual url http www.thenewsmanual.net Resources glossary.html accessdate 27 January 2012 ref It can be played on a variety of instruments and performed by a group or orchestral ensemble. Another form of Sting percussion sting , often mistakenly called a rimshot , is used only in comedy and played just on percussion instruments such as drums or cymbals as a payoff after the delivery of a punchline. A musical sting can be used in drama, comedy, horror or any genre, and in radio and television advertising. It is a part of the music director s lexicon. It is often used to build tension. See also Stab music References reflist DEFAULTSORT Sting Musical Phrase Category Formal sections in music analysis Category Musical performance techniques Music stub de Tusch uk he ... more details
Infobox Company name B3 Media logo File B3 Media Logo.jpg 85px type foundation location city London location country United Kingdom location Electric Avenue, Brixton locations key people Marc Boothe br Adeela Sharif br Dominique Oliver br Michael Berliner area served industry Film production products services revenue operating income net income num employees parent UK Film Council owner divisions subsid slogan homepage http www.b3media.net Official website dissolved footnotes intl B3 Media is a British organisation that assists filmmakers and other artists develop, produce and market their work. The etymology of the company name, B3, derives from their studio based in Brixton , London at 3B Electric Avenue . Founded by producer Marc Boothe producer of acclaimed British feature film Bullet Boy , it receives support and financial funding from various government and non government bodies, including UK Film Council , Skillset , Arts Council of England and Film 4 . In recent years, B3 Media has collaborated extensively with the UK Film Council in running Blank Slate , a scheme designed to assist minority filmmaking talent. imdb company 0186900 B3 Media http www.b3media.net Official B3 Media Website Category Organisations based in London ... more details
The University of East Anglia s Creative Writing Course was founded by Sir Malcolm Bradbury and Sir Angus Wilson in 1970. The M.A. is widely regarded as the most prestigious and successful in the country and competition for places is notoriously tough. The course is split into three strands Prose , Poetry and Scriptwriting which is Skillset accredited . All three result in an M.A. qualification upon successful completion of the course. The Course Directors are currently Andrew Cowan writer Andrew Cowan , Lavinia Greenlaw and Val Taylor respectively. Course tutors include Amit Chaudhuri , Trezza Azzopardi , Giles Foden and George Szirtes . Writers such as Angela Carter , Rose Tremain , Andrew Motion , W. G. Sebald , Mich le Roberts and Patricia Duncker have also taught on the course. Alumni Alumni include Ian McEwan Kazuo Ishiguro Anne Enright Andrew Cowan Deirdre Madden Glenn Patterson Kathryn Hughes Suzannah Dunn Erica Wagner Phil Whitaker Tracy Chevalier Susan Elderkin Jane Harris writer Jane Harris Martyn Bedford Trezza Azzopardi Stephen Foster Mick Jackson John Boyne Richard Beard Toby Litt Louise Doughty Andrew Miller Susan Fletcher Owen Sheers Panos Karnesis Esther Morgan Kathryn Simmonds Adam Foulds Diana Evans Matt Fullerty Tash Aw Naomi Alderman Clare Allan Donna Daley Clarke Clare Wigfall Mark McNay James Scudamore Joe Dunthorne James Sorel Cameron Mohammed Hanif . External links http www.uea.ac.uk creativewriting UEA Creative Writing webpages University of East Anglia Category University of East Anglia UEA Creative Writing Course Category Creative writing programs UK edu stub ... more details
University and University of Westminster . It is also part of Westminster Skillset Media Academy ref http courses.skillset.org pick the tick skillset academy network skillset media academies in london westminster skillset media ref with University of Westminster, providing training in areas such as Sound ... more details
Infobox Non profit Non profit name Nimmagadda Foundation Non profit logo founded date 2006 founder Nimmagadda Prasad location Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh , India origins key people area served focus Advance Human Welfare method Donations, Private and Corporate Funding, Mentoring revenue endowment num volunteers owner Non profit slogan homepage http www.nimmagaddafoundation.org www.nimmagaddafoundation.org dissolved footnotes Nimmagadda Foundation is a philanthropic initiative of Mr. Nimmagadda Prasad , the Chairman of VANPIC Group. With major contributions by Prasad, in his personal capacity, Nimmagadda Foundation was set up to work in areas like healthcare, education, life skills improvement and community development. The foundation seeks to work in collaboration with non profit organizations and other likeminded NGOs. The foundation firmly believes that the society would flourish only when the benefits of economic growth percolate down the line to the less privileged segments of the society. It is not about giving charity but about building sustainable communities that are enabled and empowered in the long run. Drishti Vision , Hrudaya Heart , Arogya Health , Vidya Education , Nypunya Skillset and Parirakshna Restoring are the core areas that the Foundation is currently working in. The Asian Institute of Gastroenterology , CARE Hospitals and LV Prasad Eye Institute are key partners in the initiative. In 2010, Nimmagadda Foundation donated to TeachAIDS to fund the creation of new state of the art HIV AIDS education for India ref cite news title Star touch to animated film on HIV AIDS url http expressbuzz.com cities hyderabad star touch to animated film on hivaids 226342.html work The New Indian Express date 27 November 2010 accessdate 16 December 2010 ref . Notes references http nimmagaddafoundation.org Nimmagadda Foundation Website Category Non profit organisations based in India ... more details
Notability date December 2010 Animation Forum West Midlands sometimes referred to as AFWM is a business network for animation professionals in the West Midlands region of England, UK . As of December 2010, the group has 881 members. The network was founded in 2006 by Birmingham City University s Screen Media Lab, following initial funding by Digital Central. From 2009 onwards. The project is non profit and managed on a day to day basis by Birmingham City University s New Technology Institute , Birmingham formerly Screen Media Lab , and has been funded by Screen WM and Birmingham City University since July 2009. ref http www.screenwm.co.uk news detail 593 screen wm backs animation forum wm Screen WM Driving innovation and excellence in screen media News Bot generated title ref ref http animationforumwm.co.uk about.aspx Animation Forum West Midlands Bot generated title ref The Forum hosts networking events, animation masterclasses and screening nights for animators aimed at building a more cohesive animation sector in the region. ref http www.createdinbirmingham.com 2010 10 18 animating the west mindlands Animating the West Midlands Created in Birmingham Bot generated title ref The Forum is guided by a steering group composed of figures from the Midlands animation sector, including CharacterShop , Skillset , Screen WM , The Brothers McLeod , Second Home Productions , Blitz Games Studios , Hereford College of Art , University of Wolverhampton , Synthetic Dimensions and Flip Animation Festival . ref http animationforumwm.co.uk steering.aspx Animation Forum West Midlands Bot generated title ref References reflist Animation studios Category Organizations established in 2006 Category British animation studios Category Industry trade groups based in the United Kingdom Category Arts and media trade groups Category Media in the West Midlands region ... more details
Infobox person image name Natascha Wharton birth date birth year and age 1965 birth place years active 1991 present spouse Natascha Wharton born 1965 is a British film producer . She is the founder of Working Title Films WT2 Productions WT sup 2 sup Productions , an independent film production company, and subsidiary of Working Title Films . Career Prior to joining Working Title Films , Wharton served as an assistant to producer Eric Fellner , who would later co own the company. She joined Working Title in 1993, serving as an assistant to Fellner and Working Title co founder Tim Bevan . ref name Variety Cite web last Staff first Variety authorlink http www.variety.com index.asp?layout bio&peopleID 1159 title Working Title Natascha Wharton Entertainment News, Billion Dollar Producer Working Title Films, Media Variety url http www.variety.com article VR1117952370.html?categoryid 2299&cs 1 publisher Variety magazine Variety date October 22, 2006 ref Wharton later became a development executive for the company and, in 1999, established Working Title s subsidiary Working Title Films WT2 Productions WT sup 2 sup Productions as a production company that produced independent film s. ref name skillset Cite web authorlink http www.skillset.org title Working Title Skillset Film The Guardian url http www.skillset.org film stories production article 3457 1.asp ref Films produced under the WT sup 2 sup production banner include Shaun of the Dead , Billy Elliot , The Calcium Kid and Ali G Indahouse . ref name Variety Wharton left Working Title in July 2009. She is currently the head of development for the UK Film Council . ref name Deadline London Cite web last Adler first Tim title UK Film Council s New Development Head Deadline.com url http www.deadline.com 2010 04 uk film councils new development head publisher Mail.com Media Mail.com Media Corporation date April 5, 2010 ref Filmography border 2 cellpadding 5 cellspacing 0 style margin 1em 1em 1em 0 background f9f9f9 border 1px ... more details
Infobox university name Birmingham School of Media native name image name Bakerbig.jpg image size image alt caption latin name motto mottoeng established 2004 closed type Media school affiliation endowment officer in charge chairman chancellor president vice president superintendent provost vice chancellor rector principal dean director head label Head of school head Philip Thickett faculty staff students undergrad postgrad doctoral other city Birmingham state province West Midlands region West Midlands country England , United Kingdom coor coord 52.5169 1.8993 type edu region GB display inline,title campus Urban area Urban former names Department of Media and Communication free label free sports colors colours nickname mascot athletics affiliations Birmingham City University , Faculty of Performance, Media and English website http mediacourses.com mediacourses.com logo footnotes Birmingham School of Media , known informally as BCU Media , is a school of Birmingham City University in the city of Birmingham , England . It is part of the Faculty of Performance, Media and English PME , which also includes the Birmingham School of Acting , the Birmingham Conservatoire , and the School of English Birmingham City University School of English . It was one of the first in the country to teach media studies and has accredited status as a Skillset Skillset Skillset Academy Network Media Academy . The school is based on the first, second, third and fourth floors of the Baker Building at the university s City North Campus in Birmingham s Perry Barr area. Subjects taught at the school include communication studies communications , the creative industries , event management , interactive media , journalism , photography , popular music studies popular music , public relations , radio , and television studies television . Alongside provision for undergraduate education undergraduate and postgraduate education postgraduate education, the school teaches short courses geared towards ... more details
executive at Working Title s parent company NBCUniversal . ref name skillset Cite web authorlink http www.skillset.org title Working Title Skillset Film The Guardian url http www.skillset.org film ... more details
Film Festival & Skillset Trailblazer Award ref http www.edfilmfest.org.uk industry trailblazers ... film training and events article 7319 1.asp EIFF & Skillset Trailblazer Awards Shehzad Afzal skillset.org ... more details
Image Picturehouseuklogo.png thumb 200px Picturehouse Cinemas is a network of art film art house movie theater cinemas in the United Kingdom . As of 2011 alt As of January 2011 it has 19 sites, all in England and Scotland . The first Picturehouse opened in Oxford in 1989, but many of its cinemas operated independently before being adopted by City Screen Ltd., the official trading name of the company. One of its branches, the Duke of York s Picture House in Brighton , opened in 1910 and is Britain s longest continually operating cinema. The company was co founded by Lyn Goleby and Tony Jones. ref http www.skillset.org film stories distribution and exhibition article 3449 1.asp City Screen, Company Profile, Skillset. ref The cinemas maintain a degree of independence distinct from cinema chains and multiplexes, and most of their promotional material is specific to individual cinemas rather than to the network as a whole. The range of film s supposedly caters to less mainstream tastes than most commercialism commercial cinemas and there is an emphasis on independent film independent , cult film cult and foreign language films as well as local events. However, some sites also show more mainstream Hollywood films that they consider interesting, and the balance of programming may not always, therefore, differ from the mainstream. The Picturehouse network is also differentiated from other chains by promotional activities that aim to encourage an interest in film, including membership schemes, printed programmes with comparatively in depth background information about films, film festival s and themed seasons of screenings. The cinemas are generally small and centrally located compared to others recently opened in the UK, which are often large multiplex cinemas built on the edges of towns. Picturehouse Cinemas featured heavily in Week 5 of The Apprentice UK Series Four The Apprentice , where the teams had to pitch new flavours of ice cream to possible buyers. As of May 2008, ... more details
Infobox TV channel name Propeller TV logofile PropTv.png logoalt Propeller TV Logo launch 6 February 2006 owner Xiking Group headquarters 46 The Calls , Leeds web http www.propellertv.co.uk www.propellertv.co.uk sat services 1 sat serv 1 Sky UK & Ireland Sky sat chan 1 Channel 195 sat serv 2 Eutelsat 28A sat chan 2 11307H 27500 2 3 iptv serv 1 Freewire iptv chan 1 Channel 190 Propeller TV is a free to air television channel broadcasting on Sky UK & Ireland Sky and Freewire in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland . Owned by the advertising company, Xiking Group. Partners Until July 2009, the channel s stated aims were to establish a showcase for emerging talent in television and film, while providing individuals with production facilities, working with http www.screenyorkshire.co.uk Screen Yorkshire and other parties including the BBC , ITV , Sony and Skillset . The channel is now operated as a commercial television network with plans to grow and expand with a more mainstream output than the original Propeller programming offered. History The channel launched on 6 February 2006 on British Sky Broadcasting s satellite platform, Sky. ref name OnAir cite web publisher Yorkshire Post regional newspaper title TV takes a step into the unknown url http www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID 105&ArticleID 1340566 accessdate 2006 02 06 ref It was run by the Image Channel Company Image Channel Company Ltd , a subsidiary of the Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education Grimsby Institute in the United Kingdom until it was acquired in June 2009 by the Xiking Group, after six months of talks. ref name Xiking Group cite web url http www.google.com hostednews afp article ALeqM5i380u9eQFSiAZ2Zz7po4IrX HK8g title China entrepreneur buys Propellor satellite TV report publisher Agence France Presse date 2009 07 13 ref There are plans to overhaul the channel and produce programmes promoting Chinese culture, brands and people, with some possibly broadcast in C ... more details
Merchant account providers give businesses the ability to accept Debit card debit and credit card s in payment for goods and services. This can be face to face, on the telephone, or over the internet. Credit cards have become the preferred method of payment in today s market, making a merchant account essential for most businesses. Overview Unreferenced date September 2007 Historically credit card processing services were supplied by banks that were members of the Visa Inc. Visa or Mastercard networks. Typically banks both issued credit cards and helped merchants process them, but over time the industry consolidated. Now, very few banks issue credit cards and the industry is dominated by a few large issuers Elavon , Citibank , Capital One , MBNA Bank of America , and Chase bank Chase . Even fewer banks process credit cards. Banks found that it was not within their skillset to convince every small merchant to accept credit cards, and they began to outsource the selling of such services to small companies called ISOs Independent Sales Organizations . They also found that massive scale helped reduce the cost of processing credit cards, so they began to outsource processing to a few giant processors including Elavon , TSYS , First Data and MSI. Now, while some merchants buy their credit card processing services directly from a bank, more typically they get their credit card processing services from an ISO, which is responsible for selling the service to the merchant, providing technical support, processing the transaction authorizing it and submitting it to the Visa or Mastercard network , bears the risk of chargeback s , and sets the price of the services. If the ISO is a small ISO it might outsource some of those services for example providing technical support to a larger ISO. Except for the few very largest ISOs, the ISO outsources the actual processing to a larger company that focuses solely on processing. While each of the firms discussed above provides merchant a ... more details
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