Carnegie Institution of Washington supports scientific research in several areas, including embryology, ecology, geophysics, plant biology, and terrestrial magnetism. It also operates two large telescopes at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile. The institution, funded primarily by an endowment of about $580 million, was established in 1902 by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie (whose other philanthropic endeavors included the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Carnegie Mellon University). In 2007 the adopted the name the Carnegie Institution for Science to distinguish itself from other Carnegie endowed non-profits and to clarify the organization's mission to pursue scientific knowledge.

International Theme Park Services, Inc. ("ITPS") is a world-wide management and consulting firm located in Cincinnati, Ohio (USA). Established in 1983, ITPS was formed to fill the demand for practical knowledge and hands-on experience in leisure and attendance driven industries. Our commitment to the success of the industry is demonstrated with all of our clients. We work with and value the goals of each project - small, medium and large. As a full service organization, ITPS is qualified to provide complete consultation and management services in the areas of: Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Resorts, Waterparks, Specialty Attractions, Family Entertainment Centers, Malls, Aquariums, and Zoos.The successes ITPS has enjoyed since its establishment in 1983 is based on one fundamental principle...know the industry! We make it our business to always be current on trends, economic influences, state-of-the-art advances and most importantly - what the visitors want. It is the ITPS philosophy to ensure that the highest standard of quality and professionalism are planned and integrated throughout the entire project: from feasibility analysis and design development, to operations planning and management.

Visa Inc. operates retail electronic payments network worldwide. It facilitates commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses, and government entities. Visa, Inc. owns and operates VisaNet, a global processing platform that provides transaction processing services, primarily authorization, clearing, and settlement, as well as related value-added services. It offers a range of branded payments product platforms, which customers use to develop and offer credit, charge, deferred debit, debit, and prepaid payments, as well as cash access programs for cardholders. Visa, Inc. owns a range of payment brands, including Visa, Visa Electron, PLUS, and Interlink that are licensed to customers for use in their payment programs. In addition, it provides other value-added processing services, including risk management, debit issuer processing, loyalty, dispute management, and value-added information services. Visa Inc. has a joint venture with Monitise plc.

Reading Is Fundamental is a not-for-profit literacy organization that delivers free books and resources focusing on at risk children ages 8 and under. Through Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. flagship Books for Ownership program, the group gives more than 16 million new free books to some 5 million kids each year. RIF seeks to increase children's interest in reading by providing motivational support, family involvement, and free books the children get to choose. Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. is supported by the US Department of Education and donations from foundations, companies, and individuals. Margaret McNamara began the program in 1966 with a group of school volunteers in Washington D.C.

The National Trust is a charity and is completely independent of Government. The National Trust rely for income on membership fees, donations and legacies, and revenue raised from our commercial operations. The National Trust is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting the environment and historic properties in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The charitable organization owns and manages more than 620,000 acres of land, plus about 700 miles of coastline. The National Trust also raises funds by renting out selected properties for weddings, conferences, vacations, and film shoots. The National Trust protect and open to the public more than 300 historic houses and garden and about 50 industrial monuments and mills. Established in 1895, The National Trust has grown to include some 3.5 million subscribing members and some 43,000 volunteers.

Advance Med, LLC has been known industry wide as a leader in personal service since it’s inception in 2001. Advance Med was created by staffing professionals with a combined 20 years in the business. We are always working to establish 100% satisfaction with our providers and clients. Our motto has always been “Our business is only as good as the people working for us”. We strive to find outstanding hospitals and providers and we have the best recruiters in the industry. In this industry you have to be able to think on your feet. We will do whatever it takes to make our clients happy. Our #1 goal is to build long-term relationships and that happens with compassion and concern. We have travel assignments throughout the country in Radiology, Pharmacy, Respiratory and Nursing. We view all of our providers as a member of our team. By offering exceptional assignments and comprehensive benefits to bonuses and personal attention, it's critical to take a look at the big picture where your career is concerned. At Advance Med, we're always keeping an eye on the big picture, while never overlooking the importance of the smallest details. Come join our team and you will understand our commitment to excellence.

Altran Technologies S.A. provides consulting services. The company’s services support throughout the life-cycle of a project or service. The company’s operating activities are divided into four geographical areas: France; northern region comprising Germany, Austria, the Benelux countries, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, the Eastern European Countries, Romania, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Switzerland; southern region comprising Andorra, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Venezuela; and rest of the world comprising North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Segments The company’s segments include Technology and Innovation Consulting, Organization and Information Systems Consulting, and Strategy and Management Consulting. Technology and Innovation Consulting The Technology and Innovation Consulting division comprises companies whose activity has to do with the design, development, industrialization, and production of products and services. These companies offer personalized solutions to customers operating chiefly in the automotive, aerospace, defence, telecoms, and energy sectors. The company’s consultants in this unit work especially on international industrial projects dealing with problem areas, such as active vehicle security, air traffic control, space missions, third generation telephony, and energy. Organisation and Information Systems Consulting The purpose of the Organisation and Information Systems Consulting Unit is to group together all the activities concerned, so as to make global offers meeting the customers’ performance requirements. The company’s assistance covers the preliminary organization and information systems (IS) projects through to the more technical phases. Strategy and Management Consulting The Strategy and Management Consulting Unit consists of companies that work with customers’ general management to define and implement their corporate strategy.

Competitive Technologies, Inc. a full service provider of distribution, patent and technology transfer, selling and licensing services, is focused on the needs of its customers and transforming those needs into commercially viable product or technology solutions provided by its clients. CTT is a global leader in identifying, developing, and commercializing innovative products technologies in life, electronic, nano, and physical sciences developed by universities, companies and inventors. CTT maximizes the value of intellectual assets for the benefit of its customers, clients and shareholders. CTT's primary focus is directed at developing relationships worldwide with companies who have technology or product requirements. CTT obtains customers' technology requirements, their wish lists, and leverages its inventory of exclusive products and technologies and its extensive sourcing network to identify and commercialize technologies that fulfill unsatisfied needs.

Linmark is a Hong Kong-based fast global sourcing and supply chain management services provider. The company serves retail chain operators, well-known brands, wholesalers, mail-order houses, and department stores around the world. The company sources a range of soft and hard goods. Soft goods include apparel, footwear, and related accessories. Hard goods include toys, furniture, sporting goods, housewares, seasonal items, giftware, hardware, electronic appliances, tableware, and lawn and garden products. Linmark also offers services in social compliance monitoring, market intelligence and product development, and packaging services. Linmark's sourcing network spans more than 30 cities in 25 countries.

Elite Model Management does. The New York-based agency created the term "supermodel" in the 1980s and helped launch the careers of some of the world's most well-known models, including Gisele Bundchen, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista. The company manages the careers of some 800 models globally; those who earn top dollar are in the Elite+ division. Elite Model Management boasts the Elite Model Look, an international model-scouting contest that attracts more than 300,000 participants who are looking to be discovered. Creative World Management owns the company.

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