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Transworld Steamship Company
Trans World or Transworld may refer to: Companies * Trans World Airlines (TWA) ** Trans World Connection, a affiliated brand name of the airline ** Trans World Corporation, a holding company for the airline ** Trans World Express, a regional carrier for the airline * Transworld Associates, a fiber optic undersea cable in Pakistan * Trans World Communications, a defunct UK radio broadcasting company * Trans World Entertainment, an American chain of entertainment media retail stores * Trans World International, an event company of International Management Group (IMG) ** ''Trans World Sport'', a sports-related television program produced by Trans World International * Trans World Radio, a Christian broadcasting company * Trans-World Group, a London-based aluminium company, active in Russia in the 1990s Magazines * ''Transworld Motocross'', a motocross magazine * ''Transworld Skateboarding'', a skateboarding magazine * ''Transworld Snowboarding'', a snowboarding magazine Other uses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans World Airlines
Trans World Airlines (TWA) was a major American airline which operated from 1930 until 2001. It was formed as Transcontinental & Western Air to operate a route from New York City to Los Angeles via St. Louis, Kansas City, and other stops, with Ford Trimotors. With American Airlines, American, United Airlines, United, and Eastern Air Lines, Eastern, it was one of the "Legacy carrier#Defunct legacy carriers, Big Four" domestic airlines in the United States formed by the Air Mail scandal, Spoils Conference of 1930. Howard Hughes acquired control of TWA in 1939, and after World War II led the expansion of the airline to serve Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, making TWA a second unofficial flag carrier of the United States after Pan American World Airways, Pan Am. Hughes gave up control in the 1960s, and the new management of TWA acquired Hilton Worldwide, Hilton International and Century 21 Real Estate, Century 21 in an attempt to diversify the company's business. As the Airline D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans-World Group
TransWorld Group was an association of commodities traders controlling stakes in most of Russia's aluminum smelters. It was established by David and Simon Reuben. By 1996 TransWorld was the world's third-largest aluminum producer, behind Alcoa and Alcan. In 1997 it controlled smelters across the former Soviet Union with revenues estimated in at $5-7 billion. TransWorld was accused of involvement in illegal activities, including several murders. History The aluminum sector was one of the most contested industries during the Russian privatization process. David Reuben had been buying aluminum from the Soviet state since the late 1970s. In the post-Soviet turmoil, Reuben that found he could get the finished metal at low Soviet-era prices and then sell it at market rates. To set up the scheme, he established a partnership with Lev and Michael Cherney. Lev Chernoy's top aide was Vladimir Lisin, who, during the Soviet era, had been second-in-command to Oleg Soskovets when he was a steel-w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transworld Publishers
Transworld Publishers Ltd. is a British publishing house in Ealing, London that is a division of Penguin Random House, one of the world's largest mass media groups. It was established in 1950 as the British division of American company Bantam Books. It publishes fiction and non fiction titles by various best-selling authors including Val Wood under several different imprints. Hardbacks are either published under the Doubleday or the Bantam Press imprint, whereas paperbacks are published under the Black Swan, Bantam or Corgi imprint. Terry Pratchett First Novel Award Transworld sponsors the Terry Pratchett First Novel Award for unpublished science-fiction novels. See also * List of largest UK book publishers This is a list of largest UK trade book publishers, with some of their principal imprints, ranked by sales value. List According to Nielsen BookScan as of 2010 the largest book publishers of the United Kingdom were: # Penguin Random House ' ... References Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans World (video Game)
''Trans World'' is a business simulation video game for the Commodore 64 published by Starbyte Software in 1990. Gameplay The player takes control of a new trucking company and competes against up to either three other human or computer players to make the most money. The game has two modes to choose from, a continuous play mode that plays indefinitely or a timed mode that runs a select number of turns. Players control all aspects of the company from purchasing new trucks to hiring mechanics to building new offices. Each round of the game controls one day of game time with each player taking a turn. Periodically, a random event will happen which can either help or hinder the player's company. Some events are offers to have goods delivered while others are sick day Sick leave (or paid sick days or sick pay) is paid time off from work that workers can use to stay home to address their health needs without losing pay. It differs from paid vacation time or time off work to deal with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transworld (horse)
Transworld (26 February 1974 – 24 June 2001) was an American-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. Bred in Kentucky he was sent to race in Europe after being sold for $375,000 as a yearling. His brief racing career comprised only five races between May and September 1977 but he showed himself to be a high-class staying colt with wins in the Churchill Stakes, Ulster Derby and Irish St. Leger. He returned to America his stud career and had some success as a breeding stallion. Transworld died in 2001 at the age of 27. Background Transworld was a chestnut horse with a broad white blaze and four white socks bred in Kentucky by Elmendorf Farm. As a yearling he was put up for auction and was sold for $375,000. He was sent to race in Europe where he was trained by Vincent O'Brien and competed in the colours of Simon Fraser. His sire Prince John recorded his biggest wi in the Garden State Stakes before his career was ended prematurely by injury. He became a very ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transworld Snowboarding
''Transworld Snowboarding'' was an American magazine and website dedicated to snowboarding culture. When it closed, the magazine had most recently been published four times a year (for many years, ''Transworld Snowboarding'' published 10 issues per year). The magazine featured articles on the sport, culture and lifestyle of modern snowboarding. History ''Transworld Snowboarding'' was first published in 1987 and was distributed internationally. Kevin Kinnear was the founding editor and Guy Motil was the first photo editor. From the launch of the magazine, the Transworld owners and editorial staff were instrumental in petitioning ski resorts to allow snowboarding. During the late 1990s, a visit by "The Chameleon," an undercover splitboarder who would reassemble his snowboard at the top of the lift and ride down, was the editorial staff's instrument of choice for calling attention to the last ski resort holdouts including Alta, Park City, Aspen Mountain, Keystone, and Taos. On Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transworld Skateboarding
''Transworld Skateboarding'' (''TWS'') was an Skate magazine, international magazine on skateboarding that was based in Carlsbad, California, United States. The publication also ran an accompanying website and video production company. In February 2019, the publishers of ''Transworld'' magazine, The Enthusiast Network, were purchased by American Media, Inc. In March 2019, the print edition of Transworld magazine was discontinued. A satellite edition, ''Transworld Skateboarding Japan'', is published in Japan. History Early years Founded in 1983 to rival ''Thrasher'' magazine with a slogan of "skate and create" as opposed to "skate and destroy", ''TWS'' was intended as a more accessible alternative to ''Thrasher (magazine), Thrasher Magazine''. For example, a December 1982 ''Thrasher'' article, "Skate and Destroy" written by C.R. Stecyk III under the pen name "Lowboy", was criticized. A February 1983 advertisement for Independent Truck Company, Independent Trucks, featured a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transworld Motocross
''Transworld Motocross'' (''TWMX'') was a magazine that covered motocross and motocross racing based in Carlsbad, California. The magazine was launched in 2000. The magazine's content includes: racing, event coverage, freestyle motocross, bike maintenance, riding tips and product reviews. ''Transworld Motocross'' is a Transworld Media brand, which also published the magazines ''Transworld Surf'', ''Transworld Skateboarding'', and ''Transworld Snowboarding''. In 2013, most of the ''Transworld'' titles were sold by Bonnier to Source Interlink Media (now the TEN Publishing Ten, TEN or 10 may refer to: * 10, an even natural number following 9 and preceding 11 * one of the years 10 BC, AD 10, 1910 and 2010 * October, the tenth month of the year Places * Mount Ten, in Vietnam * Tongren Fenghuang Airport (IATA code ...). Since then, TEN Publishing has been sold to American Media, LLC who shuttered all Transworld Media publications. References External links * Bonnier Grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans World Radio
Trans World Radio (TWR) is a multinational evangelical Christian media distributor. The largest Christian media organization in the world, it uses mediumwave or high-powered AM and shortwave transmitters, local FM radio stations, cable, satellite, Internet, and mobile device technologies. Currently, their programs can be heard in 190 countries in more than 300 languages and dialects. TWR distributes programs for ministries such as Thru the Bible and Turning Point as well as their own programs. TWR is a member of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), Evangelical Press Association (EPA), National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), and International Orality Network (ION). History TWR started in 1952, when set up the organization to reach Spain by broadcasting from Morocco. Later, TWR moved to Monaco. Other major transmitting sites include Guam, Bonaire, Sri Lanka, Cyprus, and eSwatini (Swaziland). The Federal Communications Commission The Federal Communication ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans World Connection
Trans World Connection was an affiliated brand name with Trans World Airlines (TWA). Other regional and commuter airlines operated code sharing service for TWA as Trans World Express. The brand ended in December 2001, after American Airlines acquired the assets of TWA. The brand name was used for American Eagle Airlines service from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, New York. Ending in 2000, Gulfstream International Airlines operated flights under the Trans World Connection name.Caribbean in 2000 " '''' Destinations |
Trans World Sport
''Trans World Sport'' (TWS), originally stylised ''Transworld Sport'' (still used in some television listings and electronic programme guides) is a sports-orientated television programme produced by IMG Media in London, England. It is shown worldwide, on a variety of syndicated television channels. It is the world's longest running weekly international television sports programme, and has been in continuous production every week since . Today, it is shown over fifty countries, with a household reach of nearly two-hundred million. For over 25 years, ''Trans World Sport'' has brought the top names and events, together with off-beat and esoteric stories from the world of sport. The show was the brainchild of IMG founder, and sports marketing pioneer, Mark McCormack. Since its very first show, ''Trans World Sport's'' objective has remained the same; to bring its viewers the best, the most interesting, and most informative stories from the world of sport. Their mantra has always ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans World International
IMG, originally known as the International Management Group, is a global sports, events and talent management company headquartered in New York City. It has been owned by Endeavor since 2013. Trans World International (TWI) is an event and production company of IMG. History IMG was founded in 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio by Mark McCormack, an American lawyer who spotted the potential for athletes to make large incomes from endorsement in the television age; he signed professional golfers Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as his first clients who collectively are known as The Big Three. McCormack died in 2003. In 2004 Forstmann Little, led by Theodore J. Forstmann, acquired the company; Forstmann served as chairman and CEO until his death in late 2011. On June 1, 2006, IMG Media acquired Tiger Aspect Productions, the producer of the British television series ''Mr. Bean'' and the company, along with Darlow Smithson Productions (also acquired in 2006) later sold to End ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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