William Richter (b. August 21, 1974, Long Island, New York) is an American composer currently based in Los Angeles.
Biography
Educated at the Berklee College of Music in Boston with degrees in Music Composition and Film Scoring, Richter has composed, conducted, and produced scores for feature films including A Killer Within, Pendulum, The Fallen Ones, Frost: Portrait of a Vampire, The Ticking Man, A.W.O.L., A Secret at Arrow Lake, The Zeros, and Judgement Day: The Ellie Nesler Story. His work can be heard in over 100 theatrical trailers and international commercials, for which he has earned several Clio Awards. He plays the piano, trombone, and guitar, but is best known for his unique overtone throat singing, which includes the techniques of the Gyoto Tantric Monks and Tuvan Shamans.
In 2006, Richter formed the music production and recording studio SKANDA MUSIC with fellow composer and virtuoso pianist Daniel Lessner of The Juilliard School. Their work together has included feature film scores, broadcast game show themes for the NBA Phoenix Suns and MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, commercials, music for The Museum of Terror, and the History Channel series That's Impossible.
Filmography (as Composer)
;2009
*That's Impossible (TV Series)
*A Secret At Arrow Lake
;2008
*That Which Is Within
*Columbus Day (additional music)
;2006
*A.W.O.L.
*Close to Home Season 2 (TV additional music)
;2005
*The Fallen Ones
*Eve's Preyer
*A Tribute To Lon Chaney
*Close to Home Season 1 (TV additional music)
;2004
*A Killer Within
;2003
*Net Games
*The Ticking Man
;2002
*Social Misfits
*Tooth Fairy (Short)
;2001
*Pendulum
*The Zeros
*Frost : Portrait of a Vampire
;2000
*Powerplay
*The Midnight Hour
*The Dawn's Early Light
*Today's Life (Short)
;1999
*Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
*Ah! Silenciosa
;1998
*The Yakuza Way
Biography
Educated at the Berklee College of Music in Boston with degrees in Music Composition and Film Scoring, Richter has composed, conducted, and produced scores for feature films including A Killer Within, Pendulum, The Fallen Ones, Frost: Portrait of a Vampire, The Ticking Man, A.W.O.L., A Secret at Arrow Lake, The Zeros, and Judgement Day: The Ellie Nesler Story. His work can be heard in over 100 theatrical trailers and international commercials, for which he has earned several Clio Awards. He plays the piano, trombone, and guitar, but is best known for his unique overtone throat singing, which includes the techniques of the Gyoto Tantric Monks and Tuvan Shamans.
In 2006, Richter formed the music production and recording studio SKANDA MUSIC with fellow composer and virtuoso pianist Daniel Lessner of The Juilliard School. Their work together has included feature film scores, broadcast game show themes for the NBA Phoenix Suns and MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, commercials, music for The Museum of Terror, and the History Channel series That's Impossible.
Filmography (as Composer)
;2009
*That's Impossible (TV Series)
*A Secret At Arrow Lake
;2008
*That Which Is Within
*Columbus Day (additional music)
;2006
*A.W.O.L.
*Close to Home Season 2 (TV additional music)
;2005
*The Fallen Ones
*Eve's Preyer
*A Tribute To Lon Chaney
*Close to Home Season 1 (TV additional music)
;2004
*A Killer Within
;2003
*Net Games
*The Ticking Man
;2002
*Social Misfits
*Tooth Fairy (Short)
;2001
*Pendulum
*The Zeros
*Frost : Portrait of a Vampire
;2000
*Powerplay
*The Midnight Hour
*The Dawn's Early Light
*Today's Life (Short)
;1999
*Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story
*Ah! Silenciosa
;1998
*The Yakuza Way
The Mercedes-Benz 240D was introduced in 1973 in Europe (1974 in North America) as a new diesel-powered variant of the W115 chassis, outranking the 220D as Mercedes' most powerful diesel car. Introduced in 1973 at a price of 19,913.40 Marks, the cost was four times the typical car of the time. It had many available luxuries, such as heated seats, cruise control, leather seats, and a manual or power-operated sunroof. It was at the time the fastest diesel engine available, though its OM616 4-cylinder, 2.4 liter engine only produced 65 hp (48 kW). Along with a curb weight of roughly 3050 lb (1380 kg), this gave the 240D a relatively poor power to weight ratio, and thus acceleration was unimpressive and top speeds 154 km/h (~96 mph).
In 1976, production of the W115 chassis ended and the 240D became part of the W123 chassis family along with a more powerful version of the Mercedes-Benz OM616 with 72hp, and the new updated 77hp in-line 5 OM617, found in the Mercedes-Benz 300D. Though the 240D got a bump in power, it also added weight, and so it remained a very reliable, but slow car. The OM616/617 engine received a mild update in 1981. Updates included: new pistons cast with a "star shape" top, revised prechambers for the indirect injection, and more efficient glow plugs. The 240D was last imported to North America in 1983 by MBUSA while production continued until 1985.
Many 240Ds remain on the road today some 30+ years later, a testament to the quality and durability of the original design and robust mechanical bits and famously overengineered OM616.
Minor changes to the car's exterior design were introduced over the course of production, most notable were the bumper changes and tail lights. US models adopted the new bulky DOT bumpers for the 1973 model year.
Both 4 speed automatic and manual transmissions were available for the 240D. However, automatic versions were much more common in North America, the manual ones being somewhat of a rarity. In later models, the turbo diesel option only came equipped with an automatic option. Unfortunately, the car came lacking a tachometer, which occasionally proved to be an issue with the 4 speed manual. Although there were marks on the speedometer (at about 21mph, 37mph, and 60mph) indicating redlining, they proved to be almost useless once the operator became accustomed to shift patterns.
Reliability
Both the W115 and the W123 versions of the 240D are still considered some of Mercedes-Benz's most reliable models due to their low-tech, easy-maintenance design, relatively thick metal sheets and sturdy, robust parts. The engine's low power output compared to its volume is another contributing factor in the car's exceptional lifespan.
The 240D is renowned for often traveling several hundred thousand kilometers or more in its life. The record holder, a W115 240D acknowledged by Daimler-Benz and on display in their Stuttgart museum, clocked 4.6 million kilometers (2,858,307 miles) across 3 engines between 1976 to 2004, mostly working as a taxi based in Thessaloniki. During this time the owner, Gregorios Sachinidis, was able to call upon the original engine and two spare units, deploying them on a rotational basis 11 times in total. Mercedes made badges available for their cars to mark each 250,000 kilometers the car had traveled. 240Ds are often seen in West Africa as taxis and bush taxis covering hundreds of kilometres daily. In some parts of northwestern Africa, notably Mauritania and Morocco, they make up over half the cars on the road.
In 1976, production of the W115 chassis ended and the 240D became part of the W123 chassis family along with a more powerful version of the Mercedes-Benz OM616 with 72hp, and the new updated 77hp in-line 5 OM617, found in the Mercedes-Benz 300D. Though the 240D got a bump in power, it also added weight, and so it remained a very reliable, but slow car. The OM616/617 engine received a mild update in 1981. Updates included: new pistons cast with a "star shape" top, revised prechambers for the indirect injection, and more efficient glow plugs. The 240D was last imported to North America in 1983 by MBUSA while production continued until 1985.
Many 240Ds remain on the road today some 30+ years later, a testament to the quality and durability of the original design and robust mechanical bits and famously overengineered OM616.
Minor changes to the car's exterior design were introduced over the course of production, most notable were the bumper changes and tail lights. US models adopted the new bulky DOT bumpers for the 1973 model year.
Both 4 speed automatic and manual transmissions were available for the 240D. However, automatic versions were much more common in North America, the manual ones being somewhat of a rarity. In later models, the turbo diesel option only came equipped with an automatic option. Unfortunately, the car came lacking a tachometer, which occasionally proved to be an issue with the 4 speed manual. Although there were marks on the speedometer (at about 21mph, 37mph, and 60mph) indicating redlining, they proved to be almost useless once the operator became accustomed to shift patterns.
Reliability
Both the W115 and the W123 versions of the 240D are still considered some of Mercedes-Benz's most reliable models due to their low-tech, easy-maintenance design, relatively thick metal sheets and sturdy, robust parts. The engine's low power output compared to its volume is another contributing factor in the car's exceptional lifespan.
The 240D is renowned for often traveling several hundred thousand kilometers or more in its life. The record holder, a W115 240D acknowledged by Daimler-Benz and on display in their Stuttgart museum, clocked 4.6 million kilometers (2,858,307 miles) across 3 engines between 1976 to 2004, mostly working as a taxi based in Thessaloniki. During this time the owner, Gregorios Sachinidis, was able to call upon the original engine and two spare units, deploying them on a rotational basis 11 times in total. Mercedes made badges available for their cars to mark each 250,000 kilometers the car had traveled. 240Ds are often seen in West Africa as taxis and bush taxis covering hundreds of kilometres daily. In some parts of northwestern Africa, notably Mauritania and Morocco, they make up over half the cars on the road.
Recife FC 3 was a mixed martial arts event to be held by the Recife Fighting Championship on December 2, 2010 at Chevrolet Hall in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The event was the first time the RFC has hosted at the Chevrolet Hall.
Official fight card
Main card
*Lightweight bout: Rafaello Oliveira vs. Bendy Casimir.
*Lightweight bout: Junior Assunção vs. Mark Miller
*Featherweight Championship: Marcos Vinicius vs. Claudemir "Tico"
Preliminary card
*Heavyweight bout: Tiago "Boi" vs. Kléber Orgulho
*Heavyweight bout: Cassio "Jacaré" vs. Felipe "Felipão"
*Welterweight bout: André Félix vs. Thawã Rils
*Welterweight bout: Alldyr "Pé" vs. Berg "Pitbull"
*Middleweight bout: Gustavo "Bomba" vs. Gilvan "Pitbull"
*Middleweight bout: Marcelo França vs. Cinho Kezen
*Catchweight bout (158lb/72kg) : Lauro Figueiroa VS Émerson “Legal”
*Welterweight bout: Ricardo “Caiana”VS Eduardo Luciano
*Bantamweight bout: Murilo “Chacal” vs. Marlon Sandro
Official fight card
Main card
*Lightweight bout: Rafaello Oliveira vs. Bendy Casimir.
*Lightweight bout: Junior Assunção vs. Mark Miller
*Featherweight Championship: Marcos Vinicius vs. Claudemir "Tico"
Preliminary card
*Heavyweight bout: Tiago "Boi" vs. Kléber Orgulho
*Heavyweight bout: Cassio "Jacaré" vs. Felipe "Felipão"
*Welterweight bout: André Félix vs. Thawã Rils
*Welterweight bout: Alldyr "Pé" vs. Berg "Pitbull"
*Middleweight bout: Gustavo "Bomba" vs. Gilvan "Pitbull"
*Middleweight bout: Marcelo França vs. Cinho Kezen
*Catchweight bout (158lb/72kg) : Lauro Figueiroa VS Émerson “Legal”
*Welterweight bout: Ricardo “Caiana”VS Eduardo Luciano
*Bantamweight bout: Murilo “Chacal” vs. Marlon Sandro
ParenteBeard LLC is the Mid Atlantic's leading regional certified public accounting and business advisory firm. Legacy firms Parente Randolph and Beard Miller Company announced their merger in July 2009 and the combination became official in October 2009 . The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and has 24 offices located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Texas.
The firm has over 1,000 employees and 150 partners - and is part of the Baker Tilly International network, one of the world’s top 10 accountancy and business services networks. This professional alliance allows ParenteBeard to call upon member firms around the world to provide clients with top-notch expertise in any overseas market.
The CEO of ParenteBeard is Bob Ciaruffoli, the former CEO of Parente Randolph. The former CEO of Beard Miller Company, Lamar Stoltzfus, is now Chairman.
History
Parente Randolph opened its first office in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1970 and gradually expanded into Scranton, Williamsport, State College, Harrisburg and the Lehigh Valley. The firm merged with a small firm in Haddonfield, NJ in 2000, establishing a New Jersey presence. In 2003, Parente Randolph relocated its headquarters to Philadelphia and completed three mergers in early 2009, including Lazar, Levine & Felix located in New York City.
Beard Miller Company was created in January 2001 when Beard & Company, founded in 1926 and based in Reading, PA, and Miller & Co., founded in 1946 and based in York, PA combined to form a nationally ranked top 40 firm. Subsequent to the 2001 merger, Beard Miller Company completed a series of mergers of local and regional firms expanding the footprint into central, southeastern and western Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and upstate New York.
Ranking
ParenteBeard is ranked the 21st largest accounting firm in the United States. In addition, ParenteBeard was named one of the country’s Top 10 Fastest-Growing Firms.
Services
ParenteBeard provides the following services: Audit and Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Consulting, International Tax, Corporate Finance Advisory Services, Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Emerging Growth Business Services, Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Services, Human Resources and Benefit Consulting, Investment Banking, Small Business Services, Technology & Software, Transaction Advisory Services and Wealth Management.
ParenteBeard has a strong group of affiliated companies: ParenteBeard Wealth Management - wealth management, ParenteBeard Technology, Vantagen (human resources and benefit consulting) and Curtis Financial Advisors - investment banking.
Industries
ParenteBeard serves a deep, broad range of industries. The firm serves the Construction and Real Estate, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Institutions, Healthcare Business Services, Healthcare Consulting, Insurance, Manufacturing, Distribution & Technology, Public Sector (Government and Not-for-Profit), and Senior Living Services industries.
Name and Branding
ParenteBeard's name was chosen to represent the combination of Parente Randolph and Beard Miller Company.
The October 2009 merger announcement was followed by the April 2010 announcement of the firm's brand repositioning, which included a new firm logo. ParenteBeard's brand positioning is Confidence through Clarity.
Centers of Excellence
The firm is also building designated Centers of Excellence to further support Confidence through Clarity. The Centers of Excellence provide specialized guidance and expertise in a wide variety of industry areas, service lines, and business advisory services.
Growth
The firm announced a combination with Huntingdon-Valley, PA based Pressman Ciocca Smith LLP on December 8, 2010.
Locations
Currently, the firm has 23 locations in six states. These locations are:
Pennsylvania
Malvern
Philadelphia
Huntingdon Valley
Reading
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Mechanicsburg
York
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Lehigh Valley
State College
Williamsport
Wilkes-Barre
Wellsboro
Hanover
Maryland
Baltimore
New York
New York City
Syracuse
New Jersey
Clark
Cherry Hill
Delaware
Wilmington
Texas
Dallas
The firm has over 1,000 employees and 150 partners - and is part of the Baker Tilly International network, one of the world’s top 10 accountancy and business services networks. This professional alliance allows ParenteBeard to call upon member firms around the world to provide clients with top-notch expertise in any overseas market.
The CEO of ParenteBeard is Bob Ciaruffoli, the former CEO of Parente Randolph. The former CEO of Beard Miller Company, Lamar Stoltzfus, is now Chairman.
History
Parente Randolph opened its first office in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1970 and gradually expanded into Scranton, Williamsport, State College, Harrisburg and the Lehigh Valley. The firm merged with a small firm in Haddonfield, NJ in 2000, establishing a New Jersey presence. In 2003, Parente Randolph relocated its headquarters to Philadelphia and completed three mergers in early 2009, including Lazar, Levine & Felix located in New York City.
Beard Miller Company was created in January 2001 when Beard & Company, founded in 1926 and based in Reading, PA, and Miller & Co., founded in 1946 and based in York, PA combined to form a nationally ranked top 40 firm. Subsequent to the 2001 merger, Beard Miller Company completed a series of mergers of local and regional firms expanding the footprint into central, southeastern and western Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and upstate New York.
Ranking
ParenteBeard is ranked the 21st largest accounting firm in the United States. In addition, ParenteBeard was named one of the country’s Top 10 Fastest-Growing Firms.
Services
ParenteBeard provides the following services: Audit and Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Consulting, International Tax, Corporate Finance Advisory Services, Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Emerging Growth Business Services, Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Services, Human Resources and Benefit Consulting, Investment Banking, Small Business Services, Technology & Software, Transaction Advisory Services and Wealth Management.
ParenteBeard has a strong group of affiliated companies: ParenteBeard Wealth Management - wealth management, ParenteBeard Technology, Vantagen (human resources and benefit consulting) and Curtis Financial Advisors - investment banking.
Industries
ParenteBeard serves a deep, broad range of industries. The firm serves the Construction and Real Estate, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Institutions, Healthcare Business Services, Healthcare Consulting, Insurance, Manufacturing, Distribution & Technology, Public Sector (Government and Not-for-Profit), and Senior Living Services industries.
Name and Branding
ParenteBeard's name was chosen to represent the combination of Parente Randolph and Beard Miller Company.
The October 2009 merger announcement was followed by the April 2010 announcement of the firm's brand repositioning, which included a new firm logo. ParenteBeard's brand positioning is Confidence through Clarity.
Centers of Excellence
The firm is also building designated Centers of Excellence to further support Confidence through Clarity. The Centers of Excellence provide specialized guidance and expertise in a wide variety of industry areas, service lines, and business advisory services.
Growth
The firm announced a combination with Huntingdon-Valley, PA based Pressman Ciocca Smith LLP on December 8, 2010.
Locations
Currently, the firm has 23 locations in six states. These locations are:
Pennsylvania
Malvern
Philadelphia
Huntingdon Valley
Reading
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Mechanicsburg
York
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Lehigh Valley
State College
Williamsport
Wilkes-Barre
Wellsboro
Hanover
Maryland
Baltimore
New York
New York City
Syracuse
New Jersey
Clark
Cherry Hill
Delaware
Wilmington
Texas
Dallas