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  Cardo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
A cardo is a central street common in ancient Roman cities (the "heart" of the city, derived from the same root as cardiology).
The Cardo in the Old City of Jerusalem is one good example.
Perhaps the most famous ancient map of Jerusalem, a 6th century mosaic map found in a church flor in Medeba, Jordan, portrays the cardo as the central axis of the city.
encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/c/ca/cardo.html   (192 words)

  
 Jerusalem's Cardo (BiblePlaces.com)
The center of the map is an open-faced depiction of Jerusalem with the city walls, gates, churches (with red roofs), and the Cardo.
The Cardo (The New Jerusalem Mosaic, Hebrew University) A brief history of the ancient thoroughfare and its excavation by Nahman Avigad.
Jerusalem - the Nea Church and the Cardo (Israel MFA) Discusses the role of the Medeba Map in recovering the Nea Church and the Cardo.
www.bibleplaces.com /cardo.htm   (848 words)

  
  Cardo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In ancient Roman city planning, a cardo or cardus was a north-south-oriented street in cities, military camps, and colonia.
The cardo was the "hinge" or axis of the city, derived from the same root as cardinal.
The Cardo Maximus of Apamea, Syria ran through the center of the city directly from North to South, linked the principal gates of the city, and was originally surrounded by 1200 columns with unique spiral fluting, each subsequent column spiraling in the opposite direction.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cardo   (614 words)

  
 Fonts for Scholars: the Cardo Font
Cardo is a large Unicode font specifically designed for the needs of classicists, Biblical scholars, medievalists, and linguists.
Cardo is still a work in progress; there are a number of characters I want to add, and there are undoubtedly bugs that will surface.
While Cardo is a standard TrueType font and should not cause problems on your computer, under no circumstances will David Perry be liable for any problems that you encounter in using the font or for any loss or damage that results from its use.
www.scholarsfonts.net /cardofnt.html   (2423 words)

  
 Cardo AB: Interim Report, January - March 2000 Business Wire - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Cardo Pump Cardo Pump is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of centrifugal pumps, mixers and aerators for use in water and wastewater treatment plants, process industries and the construction sector.
Cardo Rail's invoiced sales amounted to SEK 622 million (636), which adjusted for the effects of exchange rate movements is on a par with last year.
Cardo's share of SPP's surplus funds In 1999, the life and pension insurance group SPP announced that it had allocated SEK 73.6 million of its surplus funds to the Group, of which SEK 5.6 million is for the parent company.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_May_16/ai_62108572   (2110 words)

  
 WebWire® | Cardo acquires leading manufacturer of docking systems and industrial doors in Spain
Cardo has entered into an agreement on the acquisition of the Spanish company Combursa, which is one of the main Spanish manufacturers of docking systems and industrial doors.
The acquisition is expected to have a positive effect of Cardo group earnings as of the date of acquisition.
Cardo is an international industrial group offering value-adding solutions with high-quality products and service to selected customer groups.
www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=9730   (384 words)

  
 Article: The Representation of the Late Antique City in the Madaba Map (by Wendy Pullan)
The cardo maximus extends from the piazza inside the northern gate to the old southern gate where it becomes enveloped by the cluster of buildings on Mount Sion.
Indeed, the representation of the cardo maximus appears to be a key factor in the meaning of the Jerusalem vignette,7 yet why a street should be the focus of such interest in a Christian map is puzzling.
The dominance of the cardo and its bird's eye perspective are based on earlier representational devices which suggest a certain self-consciousness and distance from the city.
www.christusrex.org /www1/ofm/mad/articles/PullanCardo.html   (5261 words)

  
 Cardo Interim Report, January -- March 2004
First quarter earnings, which are normally Cardo's weakest, were affected this year by a decrease in net sales as a consequence of the weak inflow of orders during the second half of 2003 and costs for offensive activities in sales and product development," says president and CEO Kjell Svensson.
At this year's Annual General Meeting of Cardo AB, a resolution was passed authorizing the Board of Directors to acquire up to so many own shares before the next Annual General Meeting that the Company's holding at no time exceeds 10 percent of all shares in the Company.
Cardo is an international engineering group and a leading supplier of high-quality products and systems with a good aftermarket.
www.primezone.com /newsroom/news.html?d=56921   (1206 words)

  
 Denise Cardo | Joint Commission
Cardo was appointed to her role in 2003 after serving as acting director and acting deputy director of the division.
Cardo is a member of numerous professional societies that focus on infection control and infectious diseases.
Cardo received her medical degree and doctorate from, and completed her residency at, the Escola Paulista de Medicina in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
www.jointcommission.org /NewsRoom/PressKits/InfectionControl/cardo_bio.htm   (271 words)

  
 Cardo
In Latin Cardo means "axis"; and with the Decamanus, it formed the main streets and focal axes of the typical Roman city plan.
The gate, the square with the pillar, and the Cardo are depicted in detail on the colored mosaic map of Jerusalem, found in 1884 in a Byzantine church in Trans-Jordanian Medabah.
On the west, the Cardo was delimited by an ashlar masonry wall, which also supported the roof of the western portico; the sockets for the wooden roof-beams are still visible.
www.jafi.org.il /education/noar/sites/cardo.htm   (658 words)

  
 Jerusalem — The Nea Church and the Cardo
The main throroughfare, the Cardo maximus (Cardo, in short) was a colonnaded street bisecting the city from north to south, from today’s Damascus Gate to the Zion Gate.
Along the Cardo in the map, two large church complexes are clearly shown — the Holy Sepulcher in the north and the Nea Church at the southern end.
The southern part of the Cardo, uncovered in the Jewish Quarter, was built during the reign of the emperor Justinian (527-565), as a continuation of the earlier, Roman, northern part, thus linking the two main churches of Byzantine Jerusalem — the Holy Sepulcher and the Nea Church.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Archaeology/Nea.html   (881 words)

  
 Cardo scala-700 - Bluetooth Headset Reviews by Mobile Tech Review
We reviewed the Cardo allways Bluetooth headset back in 2004 which scored high on design and voice quality compared to the Bluetooth headsets it competed with back then.
The scala-700 Bluetooth headset is the latest offering from Cardo and it features Bluetooth 2.0, an even smaller form than the scala-500, long battery life in both talk time and standby, good voice quality with noise reduction and speaker booster and support for voice commands over headset.
The Cardo scala-700 has a very similar design to the scala 500 but it has a smaller body and a thinner ear hook.
www.mobiletechreview.com /tips/cardo-scala-700.htm   (1412 words)

  
 Former Oracle Executive Starts CARDO, A New Character Development Company
With his life transformation, Simmons is now forgoing his lucrative corporate life to launch Cardo and offer the benefits of what has created not only an extremely successful life for him, but one of utmost fulfillment.
Cardo is defined as: that on which something hinges - its principle point.
Cardo is based on central principles that include the thought that greatness flows out of ones’ character and that the primary purpose of life is to be fulfilled.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/6/prweb398269.htm   (773 words)

  
 cardo minor - cardo minor/calle lateral romana (Spanish to English translation glossary) Archaeology,Art/Literary
In ancient Roman city planning, a cardo or cardus was a north-south-oriented street in cities, military camps, and colonia.
Sometimes called the cardus maximus, the cardo served as the center of economic life.
Cardo is a street or road; in Latin, the cardo maximus is the main street and the cardo minor is a lesser street or pathway.
www.proz.com /kudoz/1687230   (713 words)

  
 Cardo's - Denarau Fiji Islands
Cardo’s is that rare establishment where great food, a casual atmosphere and friendly staff combine to give you an unforgettable dining experience.“Simple fare done well” is our trademark and our steaks, seafood and wood-fired pizzas are among the very best you will find in Fiji.
The early 1800's witnessed the arrival of Espero Cardo and his herd of some of the world's finest beef cattle to Fiji.
Originally bound for Australia, this shipment of prized animals from the pampas of Argentina was pirated in the Koro Sea by war canoeists of the Tavuteke Clan.
www.cardosfiji.com   (139 words)

  
 Cardo Land - Prehistorical Park in Burgundy - Cardo´s Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Cardo was to find his adoptive country from very early on, aged 5, during the shooting of the film in which Gaby Morlay was the main star.
From 1948, Cardo wrote ballets, for which he created decors and costumes, including "Disparate" inspired by one of Goya works and "L´Amour Sorcier" according to Manuel de Falla.
At the entrance to the park, Cardo´s newest creations are there for everyone to see: cold-shaped or plasma-cut metal sculptures representing "useless furnitureaquot; and some of the important people he met along his career.
www.cardoland.com /EV/cardo.html   (542 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on CARDO SYSTEMS Scala 500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset at Epinions.com
I have owned a Cardo Scala 500 for nearly 2 years, so hopefully this review will tell you how it is to own this device in the real world over time.
The pairing of the Cardo is a breeze with the Motorola V551.
The Cardo Scala comes with nice features - a charging cradle with AC power adapter, a mostly useless belt clip (the clip part is in the wrong place), a necklace holder, and either ear or eyeglass clip.
www.epinions.com /CARDO_SYSTEMS_Scala_500_Bluetooth_Wireless_Headset/display_~reviews   (1380 words)

  
 Eastern Cardo in Roman-Byzantine Jerusalem
A colonnaded street that traverses the city from north to south is depicted in the center of the Madaba Map.
It was in this area and in connection with the spot where the modern staircase descends from the Jewish Quarter to the plaza of the Wailing Wall that a salvage excavation was conducted by Yuval Baruch and Danny Weiss in 1998.
The pavement of the eastern cardo is far more similar to that of the northern section of the western street than it is to the southern section of the western street.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Archaeology/eastern_cardo.html   (977 words)

  
 Explore the Historic Cardo of Jerusalem - Associated Content
The Cardo is a place to live, work and learn as well as visit.
Cardo means "axis", and the area was designed according to a typical Roman city plan.
The central portion of the Cardo is 12 meters wide with borders of columns on each side.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/9328/explore_the_historic_cardo_of_jerusalem.html   (497 words)

  
 CARDO AB Interim Report, January -- June 2004
Cardo Pump The inflow of orders rose in the water and wastewater segment, while it fell for building services and industry.
Cardo Pump has enhanced its internal efficiency by rationalization in a number of different areas, resulting in improved profitability in recent years.
Cardo's interim report for January-September will be published on November 2 2004.
www.primezone.com /newsroom/news.html?d=62179   (1407 words)

  
 Boston.com / Business / Personal Tech / Bluetooth Headsets / Cardo Scala 500 Bluetooth headset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Quick Take: When we reviewed Cardo's Allways Bluetooth headset earlier this year, we were only moderately pleased.
Though battery life was admirable, call quality was a bit fuzzy, and the fit was uncomfortable.
Cardo promises nine hours of talk time and seven days of talk time; in our tests, we managed a respectable five days.
cnet.boston.com /Cardo_Scala_500_Bluetooth_headset/4505-12523_7-31228806.html   (315 words)

  
 Cardo Systems scala 500 VoIP headset : MobileWhack.com
Cardo Systems, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of wireless Bluetooth devices for the consumer market, has announced wide range of bluetooth headsets at the CTIA Wireless 2006 in LasVegas.
VoIP is moving into a different level and with Cardo System's new range of bluetooth headsets, Internet telephony is taken to a new high.
Now users can not only use the scala 500 as a normal headset with their phone but also can use them as as a VoIP headset with a laptop or workstation by just pairing it with the Cardo systems VoIP Adapter, which connects your laptop or PC via a USB port.
www.mobilewhack.com /reviews/cardo_systems_scala_500_voip_headset.html   (284 words)

  
 CARDO
In Latin, cardo means “hinge” or “axis.” In a typical Roman city, the Cardo was one of the main streets where most of the businesses and markets would be located.
When Jerusalem was rebuilt as a Roman city, its Cardo ran from Damascus Gate through the center of the city.
The Cardo in Byzantine times was a wide street with columns on either side.
www.rickriordan.com /cardo.htm   (90 words)

  
 PCS Intel - Review: Cardo scala-700
The first key to using the Cardo scala-700 is to read the manual completely.
The scala 700 is designed in a manner that makes it impossible to understand how to take advantage of all the functions without reading the manual.
In short, the headset is an improvement over past problems with Cardo, but it still could be improved by elongating the microphone outward, and lower to the person's mouth.
www.pcsintel.com /content/view/1597/43   (349 words)

  
 Bluetooth Headset features VoIP adapter., Cardo Systems, Inc.
The Cardo scala-500(TM) VoIP Bluetooth Headset is available directly from Cardo Systems and at select US wireless dealers and retailers.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of innovative wireless Bluetooth consumer electronic devices.
Cardo products include the scala-500 and scala- 500 VoIP Bluetooth headsets with Windguard technology; the new scala-700 and scala-750 Bluetooth headsets; the scala-rider Bluetooth headset for motorcycle helmets; and the BTA II, Bluetooth adapters, which convert any standard mobile, or 900-MHz or 1800-MHz cordless land-line phone into Bluetooth capable devices.
news.thomasnet.com /fullstory/481984/rss   (667 words)

  
 Cardo Bluetooth Adaptor II Cuts Wires of Standard Cellphones - SlashPhone.com
The Cardo BTA II allows users to initiate, receive, and conduct calls at distances of up to 30 feet using Cardo's scala-500(TM) Bluetooth headset or headsets from other manufacturers.
The Cardo BTA II offers up to 9 hours of talk-time, a full week of standby time, and is powered by a Lithium-Polymer battery that can be fully recharged in just two hours.
The Cardo BTA II is available directly from Cardo Systems for $49.95 or at select U.S. wireless dealers and retailers.
www.slashphone.com /106/3170.html   (335 words)

  
 Cardo Scalla-500 Bluetooth Cellular Phone Headset
The scala-500™ is engineered to serve as the perfect complement for your mobile phone, no matter where you are.
Whether you are walking the sidewalks of a busy city, or biking or hiking on a windy day, you will appreciate our WindGuard™ solution: Cardo's proprietary wind blocking technology overcomes wind interference significantly better than any other BT headset on the market.
Naturally, the scala-500™ comes equipped with all high end features and functionalities you would expect from a leading headset: At only.58 oz (16.8 g), the sleek and stylish scala-500™ is one of the smallest and lightest devices available and still offers up to 9 hours of talk time.
www.headsetsdirect.com /cardo/scala500.html   (149 words)

  
 Everything Treo - Cardo Scala 500 Review
With many Bluetooth headsets eclipsing the $100 mark, the Cardo Scala 500 is moderately priced, compatible with both the Treo 650/700w and supports the Bluetooth 1.2 standard.
Cardo claims 9 hours of talk time, and 7 days of standby time on a full charge.
As a mid-priced headset, the Cardo Scala performed well and the included accessories (carry case and lanyard) which come standard were a nice bonus.
www.everythingtreo.com /d/reviews/cardo-scala-500-review-20060307239   (700 words)

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