Tablexchange.com is an online marketplace for buying and selling restaurant reservations.
Origins
TableXchange.com was created in New York City by Gabriel Erbst, Will Geronimo, and Dwight Lee. The idea for the website came from Gabriel Erbst, an ex-investment banker who enjoyed dining at high-end restaurants; however, his unpredictable schedule as an investment banker never allowed him to make restaurant reservations in advance. The TableXchange.com website was first launched in June, 2007 offering its services for New York City, the Hamptons, and soon in San Francisco; the internet company plans to extend its services to other major cities.
Services
TableXchange.com allows users to post their restaurant reservations to be sold or to purchase posted restaurant reservations. Any user is free to browse through the posted reservations at no cost. Buyers and sellers are required to register at no cost. Sellers can post reservations for parties of up to 6 people and sell them for up to $40. TableXchange.com charges a 12.5% fee for all transactions made. All payments are made through PayPal. Although only TableXchange-approved restaurants are allowed to be posted on the site, users are encouraged to suggest restaurants not originally approved by the site.
Protection
TableXchange.com has issued certain rules to protect its users from any misuse of its service. To protect its buyers from fraudulent restaurant reservations, TableXchange.com has a no tolerance policy whereby any incorrect information provided by a seller will automatically be ban from using its services. TableXchange.com will also refund buyers for any fraudulent reservations sold to them. Buyers are also required to confirm bought reservations with the restaurant to ensure that a reservation is properly passed on to the buyer. Also, in order to discourage scalpers from making reservations and selling them solely for the purposes of profiteering, TableXchange.com also prohibits a seller from posting more than 3 reservations a month. Other rules are contained in the website's "Terms of Use" and "FAQ".
Criticism
Some people have criticized the service provided by TableXchange.com, saying that restaurant reservations should not be bought and sold in an open market. Critics have argued that since TableXchange.com’s service are not provided in cooperation with restaurants within its listing, restaurants may react negatively to this service and backlash by requiring proof of identification through a driver’s license or a credit card.
Recent Accolades
TableXchange.com's founders have recently received the distinction from BusinessWeek.com as the Best Entrepreneurs Under 25 for their creation of TableXchange.com. On November 12, 2007, Businessweek.com named the founders the # 1 young entrepreneurs of the year amongst business all across the United States.
Origins
TableXchange.com was created in New York City by Gabriel Erbst, Will Geronimo, and Dwight Lee. The idea for the website came from Gabriel Erbst, an ex-investment banker who enjoyed dining at high-end restaurants; however, his unpredictable schedule as an investment banker never allowed him to make restaurant reservations in advance. The TableXchange.com website was first launched in June, 2007 offering its services for New York City, the Hamptons, and soon in San Francisco; the internet company plans to extend its services to other major cities.
Services
TableXchange.com allows users to post their restaurant reservations to be sold or to purchase posted restaurant reservations. Any user is free to browse through the posted reservations at no cost. Buyers and sellers are required to register at no cost. Sellers can post reservations for parties of up to 6 people and sell them for up to $40. TableXchange.com charges a 12.5% fee for all transactions made. All payments are made through PayPal. Although only TableXchange-approved restaurants are allowed to be posted on the site, users are encouraged to suggest restaurants not originally approved by the site.
Protection
TableXchange.com has issued certain rules to protect its users from any misuse of its service. To protect its buyers from fraudulent restaurant reservations, TableXchange.com has a no tolerance policy whereby any incorrect information provided by a seller will automatically be ban from using its services. TableXchange.com will also refund buyers for any fraudulent reservations sold to them. Buyers are also required to confirm bought reservations with the restaurant to ensure that a reservation is properly passed on to the buyer. Also, in order to discourage scalpers from making reservations and selling them solely for the purposes of profiteering, TableXchange.com also prohibits a seller from posting more than 3 reservations a month. Other rules are contained in the website's "Terms of Use" and "FAQ".
Criticism
Some people have criticized the service provided by TableXchange.com, saying that restaurant reservations should not be bought and sold in an open market. Critics have argued that since TableXchange.com’s service are not provided in cooperation with restaurants within its listing, restaurants may react negatively to this service and backlash by requiring proof of identification through a driver’s license or a credit card.
Recent Accolades
TableXchange.com's founders have recently received the distinction from BusinessWeek.com as the Best Entrepreneurs Under 25 for their creation of TableXchange.com. On November 12, 2007, Businessweek.com named the founders the # 1 young entrepreneurs of the year amongst business all across the United States.
Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) - A technique established by Richard Muther in which establishes a step-by step planning procedure allowing users to identify, visualize, and rate the various activities, relationships, and alternatives involved in a layout project.
Five Steps to SLP
Step 1: Establish and Chart the Relationships - In this step a user will relate each activity, area, function, or major building feature involved in the layout to all other activity by a closeness desired rating (A,E,I,O,U,X).
What to Do:
A. Identify each activity and list all the activities on the Relationship Chart
B. Determine closeness rating for each activity to all other activities (A–Absolutely necessary, E–Especially Important, I–Important, O–Ordinary Closeness, U–Unimportant, X–Undesirable) using the Relationship Chart.
C. To use the relationship Chart, you must follow the grid. Example: If you are comparing activity 1 with activity 3, you must follow the diamond from activity 1 until you get to where activity 3 intersects activity 1.
D. The diamond cells are split by a dashed line. Use the split diamond cells to record the closeness desired rating on the top and the reason on the bottom. The reason for closeness can be determined by the user. I.e. safety, material flow, equipment usage, etc.
Step 2: Establish the Space Requirements – In this step a user establishes the space, utility, and any other restrictions required for each activity.
What to do:
A. Use the names of the Activities you have used in Step 1 and list them on the Activities Area & Features Sheet.
B. Identify the space requirement for each activity and record them on the sheet under “Area”
C. Identify any other physical restrictions and record on to sheet under using (A,E,I,O,U,X) under “Physical Features Required.”
D. Identify any specific shape or configuration needed for each activity and list them under “Requirements for Shape or Configuration of Area (Space)”
E. Identify any other comments at the bottom of the sheet
Step 3: Diagram the activity Relationship - In this step a user will relate the activities to each other visually using lines based on closeness.
What to do:
A. Use circled numbers as a representation of an activity. Draw out all the activities. Connect the nodes with lines to show the relationship between activities. Four lines connecting nodes is represents the most desired closeness down to one line. A zigzag line represents the most undesirable closeness.
B. Draw in all the activities with “A” rated relationships with four lines
C. If needed, redraw the “A” rated relationships for the best arrangement
D. Draw in all the “E” rated activities with three lines
E. Rearrange the drawing if needed
F. Draw in all the “I” rated activities with two lines
G. Rearrange the drawing if needed
H. Draw in the “O” rated activities with one line
I. Rearrange the drawing if needed
J. Draw in the “X” rated activities with zigzags
K. Rearrange the for the final time to best fit all the activities
L. Beside each activity, write down the space requirement
Step 4:Draw Space Relationships Layouts – This step will help the user visualize and arrange the layout with the space requirement for all activities.
What to do:
A. Use paper with grid lines
B. Choose some scale for your layout
C. Use the space requirements from Step 3 to mark of the area need for each activity
D. If this project requires new construction, make any adjustments needed so that there is reasonably straight exterior walls and interior walls
E. Show all features needed such as columns, walls, access doors
F. If there is an existing building, add any permanent features such as utility service points, restrooms, load-bearing walls, etc
G. Check the layout for best orientation with any surrounding features such as streets, rail access, utility lines, etc
H. Come up with different layouts and compare them
Step 5: Evaluate Alternative Arrangements – This step will choose the optimal layout and include any detailed equipment or features. This new layout can now be used for installation.
What to do:
A. Redraw your chosen layout
B. Identify and features or equipment needed to include into the layout and draw them in place
C. Draw in all individual equipment, utilities, and anything else needed on the layout
D. Make any adjustments and check for swinging doors, aisle space, maintenance space, etc.
E. Draw in scale
F. Prepare to install
Five Steps to SLP
Step 1: Establish and Chart the Relationships - In this step a user will relate each activity, area, function, or major building feature involved in the layout to all other activity by a closeness desired rating (A,E,I,O,U,X).
What to Do:
A. Identify each activity and list all the activities on the Relationship Chart
B. Determine closeness rating for each activity to all other activities (A–Absolutely necessary, E–Especially Important, I–Important, O–Ordinary Closeness, U–Unimportant, X–Undesirable) using the Relationship Chart.
C. To use the relationship Chart, you must follow the grid. Example: If you are comparing activity 1 with activity 3, you must follow the diamond from activity 1 until you get to where activity 3 intersects activity 1.
D. The diamond cells are split by a dashed line. Use the split diamond cells to record the closeness desired rating on the top and the reason on the bottom. The reason for closeness can be determined by the user. I.e. safety, material flow, equipment usage, etc.
Step 2: Establish the Space Requirements – In this step a user establishes the space, utility, and any other restrictions required for each activity.
What to do:
A. Use the names of the Activities you have used in Step 1 and list them on the Activities Area & Features Sheet.
B. Identify the space requirement for each activity and record them on the sheet under “Area”
C. Identify any other physical restrictions and record on to sheet under using (A,E,I,O,U,X) under “Physical Features Required.”
D. Identify any specific shape or configuration needed for each activity and list them under “Requirements for Shape or Configuration of Area (Space)”
E. Identify any other comments at the bottom of the sheet
Step 3: Diagram the activity Relationship - In this step a user will relate the activities to each other visually using lines based on closeness.
What to do:
A. Use circled numbers as a representation of an activity. Draw out all the activities. Connect the nodes with lines to show the relationship between activities. Four lines connecting nodes is represents the most desired closeness down to one line. A zigzag line represents the most undesirable closeness.
B. Draw in all the activities with “A” rated relationships with four lines
C. If needed, redraw the “A” rated relationships for the best arrangement
D. Draw in all the “E” rated activities with three lines
E. Rearrange the drawing if needed
F. Draw in all the “I” rated activities with two lines
G. Rearrange the drawing if needed
H. Draw in the “O” rated activities with one line
I. Rearrange the drawing if needed
J. Draw in the “X” rated activities with zigzags
K. Rearrange the for the final time to best fit all the activities
L. Beside each activity, write down the space requirement
Step 4:Draw Space Relationships Layouts – This step will help the user visualize and arrange the layout with the space requirement for all activities.
What to do:
A. Use paper with grid lines
B. Choose some scale for your layout
C. Use the space requirements from Step 3 to mark of the area need for each activity
D. If this project requires new construction, make any adjustments needed so that there is reasonably straight exterior walls and interior walls
E. Show all features needed such as columns, walls, access doors
F. If there is an existing building, add any permanent features such as utility service points, restrooms, load-bearing walls, etc
G. Check the layout for best orientation with any surrounding features such as streets, rail access, utility lines, etc
H. Come up with different layouts and compare them
Step 5: Evaluate Alternative Arrangements – This step will choose the optimal layout and include any detailed equipment or features. This new layout can now be used for installation.
What to do:
A. Redraw your chosen layout
B. Identify and features or equipment needed to include into the layout and draw them in place
C. Draw in all individual equipment, utilities, and anything else needed on the layout
D. Make any adjustments and check for swinging doors, aisle space, maintenance space, etc.
E. Draw in scale
F. Prepare to install
Performance 3000 Ltd is a well known vehicle tuning center and garage based in Yeovil, Somerset, England.
The company consists of 7 employees, including it's two owners and directors Michael Randino and James Trott, and is based in Yeovil, Somerset.
Company History
It commenced operations on the 17th December 2004 after taking over another well known local business known as Sargent's Car Centre, a trading name of P&M Sargent Ltd.
It continues in providing similar services as it's predecessor, but has expanded into becoming a market leader in the UK modified car market having it's work featured in several major car modifying magazines published by [Future Publishing such as Fast Ford, Redline and Classic Ford on numerous occasions.
1000bhp Nissan Skyline GTS
Performance 3000 are currently building what they hope to be the [http://performance3000.com/index.php?optioncontent&taskview&id=120 first 1000bhp spec Nissan Skyline GTS in the UK.]
The project is ongoing, at the time of writing the parts have been sourced and received and the vehicle is completely stripped and due to be completed in the New Year of 2008.
The specification as it stands is as follows:
1991 R32 GTS4 Skyline
R33 GTR RB26DETT Engine
Re-bored to accept HKS Step 3 2.8 Stroker kit (the last one available from HKS) Ported and Polished gas flowed cylinder head with 1mm Oversized inlet and exhaust valves. HKS 1.2mm Head Gasket HKS Step 2 280 deg Cams
HKS Step 2 Valve SpringsHKS Inlet and exhaust Vernier Pulleys
HKS 11mm Fuel Rail
HKS Timing Belt
Jun Oil Pump
Nismo M1 Waterpump
New Inlet Plenum Chamber with 100mm Throttle Body
4" Race Spec front mounted Intercooler
HKS T51R Turbo Kit
Nismo M1 Thermostat
Nismo M1 Uprated Engine and Gearbox Mounts
HKS Oil Cooler Kit
HKS Headbolt Kit
Full Aluminium Radiator
HKS Fuel Pressure regulator
ACL Big End and Main Bearing Shells
HKS Oil Filler Cap
HKS Oil Catch Tank
Exedy Triple Plate Clutch
K-Sport 356mm 2 Piece Disks with 8 pot Calipers (Front)
K-Sport 356mm 2 Piece Disks with 6 pot Calipers (Rear)
K-Sport Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses all round
Full Cusco Roll Cage
Sabelt Titan Bucket Seats
Sabelt 3” Harnesses
Mondeo Duratec Turbo Kit
Performance 3000 are set to be the first developers for a Turbo Conversion kit for the Ford Mondeo Duratec engine. The prototype is virtually finished in being fitted to a vehicle at the time of writing and the kit should available for sale soon.
This will be the first opportunity that Mondeo Duratec fanatics will have to be able to purchase a bolt on forced induction system for their vehicle.
Ford Focus 2.0 Zetec Estate Turbo
One of the company's earliest and most well known projects was a custom turbo conversion on a Ford Focus Estate. The vehicle became well known in the modified car scene nationally after featuring in magazines including the Summer 2006 issue of Fast Ford magazine, alongside Royal Navy Hawk aircraft and the July 2006 issue of Redline magazine as a backdrop to glamour model Lucy James' photoshoot.
It toured various shows around the country and was even featured in the Max Power top 100.
Magazine Features
Performance 3000 has been featured on many occasions in magazines, the majority of which have been Future Publishing publications.
One of the most notable features included a feature in the July 2006 issue of Redline magazine featuring glamour model Lucy James, who was rumoured to be in Celebrity Big Brother 2007 but was sadly excluded following media leaks of her possible inclusion.
The company consists of 7 employees, including it's two owners and directors Michael Randino and James Trott, and is based in Yeovil, Somerset.
Company History
It commenced operations on the 17th December 2004 after taking over another well known local business known as Sargent's Car Centre, a trading name of P&M Sargent Ltd.
It continues in providing similar services as it's predecessor, but has expanded into becoming a market leader in the UK modified car market having it's work featured in several major car modifying magazines published by [Future Publishing such as Fast Ford, Redline and Classic Ford on numerous occasions.
1000bhp Nissan Skyline GTS
Performance 3000 are currently building what they hope to be the [http://performance3000.com/index.php?optioncontent&taskview&id=120 first 1000bhp spec Nissan Skyline GTS in the UK.]
The project is ongoing, at the time of writing the parts have been sourced and received and the vehicle is completely stripped and due to be completed in the New Year of 2008.
The specification as it stands is as follows:
1991 R32 GTS4 Skyline
R33 GTR RB26DETT Engine
Re-bored to accept HKS Step 3 2.8 Stroker kit (the last one available from HKS) Ported and Polished gas flowed cylinder head with 1mm Oversized inlet and exhaust valves. HKS 1.2mm Head Gasket HKS Step 2 280 deg Cams
HKS Step 2 Valve SpringsHKS Inlet and exhaust Vernier Pulleys
HKS 11mm Fuel Rail
HKS Timing Belt
Jun Oil Pump
Nismo M1 Waterpump
New Inlet Plenum Chamber with 100mm Throttle Body
4" Race Spec front mounted Intercooler
HKS T51R Turbo Kit
Nismo M1 Thermostat
Nismo M1 Uprated Engine and Gearbox Mounts
HKS Oil Cooler Kit
HKS Headbolt Kit
Full Aluminium Radiator
HKS Fuel Pressure regulator
ACL Big End and Main Bearing Shells
HKS Oil Filler Cap
HKS Oil Catch Tank
Exedy Triple Plate Clutch
K-Sport 356mm 2 Piece Disks with 8 pot Calipers (Front)
K-Sport 356mm 2 Piece Disks with 6 pot Calipers (Rear)
K-Sport Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses all round
Full Cusco Roll Cage
Sabelt Titan Bucket Seats
Sabelt 3” Harnesses
Mondeo Duratec Turbo Kit
Performance 3000 are set to be the first developers for a Turbo Conversion kit for the Ford Mondeo Duratec engine. The prototype is virtually finished in being fitted to a vehicle at the time of writing and the kit should available for sale soon.
This will be the first opportunity that Mondeo Duratec fanatics will have to be able to purchase a bolt on forced induction system for their vehicle.
Ford Focus 2.0 Zetec Estate Turbo
One of the company's earliest and most well known projects was a custom turbo conversion on a Ford Focus Estate. The vehicle became well known in the modified car scene nationally after featuring in magazines including the Summer 2006 issue of Fast Ford magazine, alongside Royal Navy Hawk aircraft and the July 2006 issue of Redline magazine as a backdrop to glamour model Lucy James' photoshoot.
It toured various shows around the country and was even featured in the Max Power top 100.
Magazine Features
Performance 3000 has been featured on many occasions in magazines, the majority of which have been Future Publishing publications.
One of the most notable features included a feature in the July 2006 issue of Redline magazine featuring glamour model Lucy James, who was rumoured to be in Celebrity Big Brother 2007 but was sadly excluded following media leaks of her possible inclusion.
Charles Maire is a fictional character that appeared in an early Batman adventure by Bob Kane, published in Detective Comics #34 in December 1939. Maire's faceless condition had been caused by a ray used by his enemy the Duc D’Orterre, "Doctor No-Face". Batman helped Maire and his sister get their revenge.