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Torch Electronics is a controversial company based in the United States, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of electronic gaming machines. [1] Torch Electronics has been the subject of various lawsuits and regulatory actions, mainly centered around the legality of its gaming devices. [2] [3] [4]
Torch Computers Ltd was a computer hardware company with origins in a 1982 joint venture between Acorn Computers and Climar Group [1] that led to the development of the Communicator or C-series computer, a system based on the BBC Micro with a Z80 second processor and integral modem, intended as a viewdata terminal.
Cordray was born in Columbus, Ohio, [8] the middle child between brothers Frank Jr. and Jim, [9] and was raised in Grove City, Ohio, where he attended public schools.At Grove City High School, Cordray became a champion on the high school quiz show In The Know and worked for minimum wage at McDonald's.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada.It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.
According to the results of a February 2009 stress test conducted by federal regulators, BNY Mellon was one of only three banks that could withstand a worsening economic situation. [88] The company received $3 billion from TARP, which it paid back in full in June 2009, along with US$136 million to buy back warrants from the Treasury in August 2009.
John Harrison (3 April [O.S. 24 March] 1693 – 24 March 1776) was an English carpenter and clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer, a long-sought-after device for solving the problem of how to calculate longitude while at sea.
The aluminum torch, designed with a brass finish and leather handle that gave it an antique look, was 56.5 centimeters (22.2 in) long and weighed 1,000 grams (35 oz). [1] Etched on the ring of the torch were the words of the Olympic motto ("Citius, Altius, Fortius") with the Olympic rings between each word.
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City, New York.Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, [13] NYU was founded in 1832 by Albert Gallatin [14] as a non-denominational all-male institution near City Hall based on a curriculum focused on a secular education.