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  Expo '98 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Expo '98 (in full, 1998 Lisbon World Exposition) was an official specialised World's Fair held in Lisbon, Portugal from May 22 to September 30, 1998.
The area chosen for the Expo '98 was a 5 km (3.5 mile)-wide strip covering 50 hectares at Lisbon's east end alongside the Tagus river.
The Expo mascot was conceived by the Portuguese duo of painter António Modesto and sculptor Artur Moreira.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Expo_'98   (870 words)

  
 Lisbon and the Event of the Year: The EXPO 98
In the welcoming words of the Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Guterres, "Expo 98 is thus also a universal invitation to join efforts, knowledge and experiences, which are fundamental for the protection and economic exploitation of the oceans.
Expo 98 is a magnificent vessel anchored in the Tagus, which generously invites you to discover the wonders of the oceans, of land, urban and rural areas, and specific and technological highways of the future.
The Oceans Pavilion is one of the emblems of the Expo 98.
www.geocities.com /CollegePark/Union/8537/portugal/expo98.htm   (3948 words)

  
 Augusta Georgia: features@ugusta: Portugal expo '98 celebrates past and future 03/15/98
Expo '98 has as its theme "The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future'' and will emphasize the bounty of the sea and the threats to it.
Expo officially runs from May 22 to Sept. 30, but actually the folks in Lisbon kicked off the party long before most of their guests got to town.
Lisbon, Portugal, the ancient seaport and site of Expo '98 which opens May 22, is a city of steep hills, narrow cobblestone streets and white stucco buildings with terra-cotta roofs.
chronicle.augusta.com /stories/031598/fea_expo.shtml   (1389 words)

  
 Redefining Expo - Expo '98 Architectural Review, The - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lisbon, though, replies definitively to all of these misgivings by making Expo 98 and its theme, 'The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future', the excuse for a large-scale urban transformation, as well as the opportunity to celebrate Portugal's geographical position while dispelling its historical legacy at the edge of Europe.
The site for Expo Urbe (of which the 60 hectare Expo 98 is the first stage), constitutes 340 hectares up to 600m wide with Skin of frontage along the lagoon called the Sea of Straw at the mouth of the Tagus River.
Expo in Seville represented Lisbon's worst fear, where in spite of its achievements at the time, such as record-breaking participation and its environmental theme, the legacy is disappointing, the new airport and train station notwithstanding (AR June 1992).
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3575/is_n1217_v204/ai_21046303   (1105 words)

  
 Pro Sound News - Expo ’98 in Lisbon
Lisbon’s Expo ’98, which ran in the Portuguese capital from May through September, was staged under the banner “The Ocean...Heritage For The Future’ as a joint salute to today’s environmental movement and the 500th anniversary of Vasco de Gama’s discovery of the sea route to India.
As might be expected, more than one sound system was involved, and Expo ’98 provided both business opportunities and a global showcase for pro audio players.
The shows supplemented blockbuster Expo attractions like the $65 million Oceanarium aquarium, claimed to be the largest of its kind in Europe.
www.meyersound.com /news/press/psn_expo98.htm   (960 words)

  
 Greece in Lisbon EXPO 98   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
On the occasion of the Hellenic Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (C.o.E.), Greece participated in Expo '98 with the Hellenic Pavilion.
Constantinos Simitis was on the Expo grounds for the official events, which took place at the Plaza of the Ceremonies and at the Hellenic Pavilion.
The exhibits blended perfectly with the main theme of Expo '98, "Oceans: A Heritage for the Future", as well as with the goals of the Hellenic C.o.E. Presidency for the preservation of Europe's natural and cultural heritage.
www.hri.org /MFA/thesis/autumn98/expo98.html   (1832 words)

  
 PhotoPlus Expo : PhotoPlus Expo West '98, 17-20 June 98
This expo was billed as "the largest imaging event on the West Coast this year," and after seeing it I don't doubt that it was.
This expo afforded the perfect opportunity to check out whatever gear you were interested in, and to speak to, ask questions of, and have a hands-on demonstration from knowledgeable factory reps (instead of the camera store salesman who sometimes knows less about the product than you do).
The expo was geared to professional photographers, and there were more than 50 seminars offered over a four-day period, mostly reflecting their needs and interests.
www.photo.net /neighbor/view-one?neighbor_to_neighbor_id=19126   (669 words)

  
 PINBALL EXPO '98
Expo the "Expo family" seems to be bigger than in the past.
Rob Berk next introduced a frequent Expo seminar presenter, Steve Young from New York, who was to present a talk originally to be done by Scott Sheridan from Ohio who was unable to attend the show this year.
Expo, Steve said he was happy to be there.
www.scholzroland.de /VPStuff/EXPO98.htm   (9910 words)

  
 WHYY and Expo '98
The Educational Services Department of WHYY, the prime public television station serving the Philadelphia region, in conjunction with the Franklin Institute, is enabling students from the Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion cluster to visit the international fair, EXPO '98 regularly--via the Internet.
Expo '98 kicks off May 22 in Lisbon.
This won't just be a virtual trip to EXPO '98 for a select group of the Philadelphia participants.
www.whyy.org /about/expo98.html   (468 words)

  
 EP - Fall 1998 - BOL Staff Provide Illinois EPA Presence at Waste Expo '98
One of the top 200 trade shows in the United States, Waste Expo is the largest trade show in North America for the waste industry.
Waste Expo is an industry-wide information exchange and exposition dedicated to the waste industry.
During Waste Expo '98, the Illinois EPA provided visitors with information on landfill siting requirements, capacity, and state regulatory requirements, as well as an opportunity to spin the "Wheel of Waste" for a chance to win a prize.
www.epa.state.il.us /environmental-progress/v23/n3/waste-expo.html   (216 words)

  
 Silverball News and Views - August 1999 - Pinball Expo '98 (Part - 2)
Expo chairman Rob Berk first got up and introduced the "host" for the final Friday afternoon event, Williams ace pinball designer Pat Lawlor, who has been conducting a similar fun event for the past several years.
All of these personalities were seated behind three sets of tables (in a C-shaped configuration) with Expo guests lining up to walk past the tables and obtain autographs from their favorite pinball people.
Another feature this year was that prior to the session (including the previous day) T-shirts were sold at the Expo registration booth, one purpose of which people were told was so they could have people in the autograph session sign the shirts.
www.pinball.org /silver/v3n3/expo98b.htm   (5776 words)

  
 Banking Expo '98: Vendors
Banking Expo '98 is managed and promoted by the Georgia Bankers Association, the trade and professional organization representing Georgia's commercial banks and thrift institutions.
GES and GBA staff will be on-site during the entire Expo to handle any concerns you may have regarding your booth or any aspect of the show.
For further information on the Banking Expo '98 or the Georgia Bankers Association, you may visit our homepage: www.gabankers.com.
www.banking.com /bankingexpo/vendors.asp   (877 words)

  
 UNITED NATIONS OPENING PAVILION AT LISBON WORLD EXPO '98 {12 May 1998}
In addition, for the duration of Expo '98, the Pavilion will be presenting a variety of special cultural, artistic and media events, including scientific encounters on such topics as the world weather watch, ocean observation and our underwater cultural heritage.
The UN Pavilion, under the joint leadership of the United Nations and UNESCO, benefits from the generous contribution of Parque Expo ‘98, Apple, Agfa, CNN, Electrohome, Rover, Novadelta, ITC Balenciaga, and the International Photographic Council.
The UN’s participation in Expo ‘98 is at no cost to the Organization.
www.unesco.org /bpi/eng/unescopress/98-100e.htm   (699 words)

  
 JA Expo 98   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
My company wishes to reserve a stand at Jamaica Expo 98, which will be held at Olympia 2.
Enclosed is a cheque for the sum of £________ made payable to Jamaica Expo Ltd., in full payment of my booking including VAT.
I understand that the enclosed cheque will not be presented until my application has been accepted by the organisers of Jamaica Expo 98.
www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/expo98/exhibito.htm   (264 words)

  
 JA Expo 98   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Expo is a lot of fun, offers great music and is an unrivalled opportunity to see what the Jamaican community has to offer." Lord Jeffrey Archer and Michael Foot both offered their words of support for Jamaica expo.
Mr Archer said: "I wish Expo every success and I hope it will be another stride forward for Jamaica and race relations." Both chairman of Air Jamaica and Sandals, Butch Stewart and Labour MP Diane Abbott congratulated everyone for their professionalism in building up Jamaica expo.
Jamaica Expo gets under way this weekend beginning with a JAMPRO trade day on Friday, July 17 which will be opened by Finance Minister, Dr Omar Davies followed by the two-day public exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19.
www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/expo98/break.html   (1510 words)

  
 Best Of CTI EXPO Fall '98 Award Winners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The response to CTI EXPO Fall 1998, both by attendees and exhibitors, has been exciting and positive, and we hope that all of those who took part feel that it was time well spent.
At CTI EXPO, eGain also demonstrated a seamless integration with Remedy's call tracking system - if a customer were to call and e-mail regarding the same issue, the two records would be integrated, thus ensuring the customer received a single response to a single issue, helping to improve customer satisfaction and retention.
At their booth in CTI EXPO, Industrial Computer Source had exhibits set up of their new chassis series, as well as a variety of single-board computers, rack mount computers, and other industrial systems.
www.tmcnet.com /articles/ctimag/0299/ctibestf98.htm   (11850 words)

  
  inAnime | anime expo 98 -> page 4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
One thing that is somewhat common however is to not partake in the opening and ending ceremonies, but I understand those who avoid the ending for it is truly depressing.
Though Anime Expo 98 was probably the best yet nothing compares to your first attendance of Anime Expo.
No, I'm sorry for being so depressing and nostalgic, for when you're waiting in the line at the next Anime Expo to get your badge with your heart throbbing all that is forgotten.
www.inanime.com /ax98_4.html   (475 words)

  
 Anime [AX] Expo ® 2006 // Celebrating our 15th Birthday   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) was selected by Anime Expo as the recipient of the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) Charity Auction held on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 from 3:00 p.m.
Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, will be highlighting its presence at the 15th annual Anime Expo® being held July 1-4 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., with a rare U.S. appearance of legendary anime mecha designer Yutaka Izubuchi.
Anime Expo® and FUNimation® Entertainment are pleased to announce that the U.S. premiere of Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie — Conqueror of Shamballa will be held at Anime Expo in the Main Events hall in the Anahiem Convention Center on Monday, July 3rd from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
www.anime-expo.org   (848 words)

  
 Expansive arena - design of Utopia Pavilion at Expo '98 Architectural Review, The - Find Articles
It is also a key element in the urban design strategy for life after Expo.
For Expo Urbe the Utopia Pavilion by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill London and Regino Cruz of Lisbon is vital to its mixed-use strategy, and is the single largest building at the Expo.
Environmental issues are a sub theme of the Expo, and the pavilion is remarkably energy efficient.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3575/is_n1217_v204/ai_21046305   (691 words)

  
 American Bar Association - Expo 98
The ABA EXPO provides an excellent forum for ABA members to view the latest in legal technology, products and services available to the legal industry.
Unscrupulous lawyers and judges learn how to bilk their clients in the most efficient and technologically advanced means available.
The ABA EXPO, featured more than 180 exhibits by more than 115 vendors of legal materials, books, and services.
www.fa-ir.org /ai/expo98.htm   (865 words)

  
 The KISS Asylum: Orlando KISS Expo '98
The Orlando KISS Expo '98 was held at the Holiday Inn on International Drive on Sunday, March 29th, and Expo promoters Keith Laroux and Russell Dannecker brought KISS fans another excellent KISS gathering!
Everyone who attended the Expo got to start their day off right by receiving a small grab bag of goodies (best item, a KISS solo faces puzzle) as they entered the hall.
So much so in fact, that the Expo promoters decided to go ahead and begin the next Q&A session while Bruce and John were still signing in order to keep things on schedule.
www.kissasylum.com /orlando98/index.shtml   (1389 words)

  
 The International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Exposition
EXPO 2006 Has It All For Lawn & Landscape Pros
It is adjacent to the indoor exhibits, within easy walking distance and open throughout the show.
Walker Manufacturing has added even more excitement to its precision obstacle course, offering EXPO visitors the chance to compete in the Walker World Driving Championship.
expo.mow.org   (249 words)

  
 PC Expo ‘98   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
For me, new knowledge was golden through participation in PC EXPO, Spring ’98 in New York City.
PC EXPO featured over 600 exhibitors showcasing the very latest computer technologies they have to offer.
Our major goal at PC EXPO was to communicate with as many different vendors as possible, one on one.
www.hal-pc.org /journal/jan99/Columns/expo98/expo98.html   (700 words)

  
 Mac Expo '98 - New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
(From IDG Managtement - the company who runs the Expo...) "IDG said in a statement that the return to Boston "is consistent with ourlong-term strategy to build an exciting new MacWorld event in the Northeast corridor." The expo was originally moved from Boston because of housing and travel problems.
The city has said it had solved problems from last year's show and is ready to host the expo again.
The Boston Expo will be held Aug. 4-6 at Boston's World Trade Center/Seaport Hotel Complex.
www.tailspin.com /expo.html   (265 words)

  
 The Electronic Mailbox DV Expo '98
The DV Expo (Oct 13-16, Pasadena CA) was a very informative and exciting show.
I strongly recommend that digital videographers and content creators put the '99 DV Expo in their plans.
The seminars and conferences were well done and the presenters were both knowledgeable and interesting to watch.
www.videoguys.com /dvexpo.shtml   (1550 words)

  
 Kunous Island ANIME EXPO '98   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Each Screen name you see listed takes you to his or hers personal page and experience at the Expo.
Wether it be partying till the brink of dawn, basking in the lap of Dealer luxury or simply going for the costumes and atmosphere and fun.
Each person has a different story to tell and his or her way of telling it.
members.tripod.com /~KunousIslandAE98   (134 words)

  
 NATO Events: The NATO Pavilion at the Expo '98 in Portugal
NATO's pavilion is located near the main entrance to the Expo site along with other International Organisations.
THE NEW NATO is a community of nations, linked by an ocean and a common desire to promote cooperation in fields ranging from peacekeeing and crisis management to civil emergency planning.
The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington on 4 April, 1949, creating an Alliance of 12 independent nations committed to each other's defence.
www.nato.int /events/expo98/expo98.htm   (395 words)

  
 Parque das Nações - EXPO '98 - In The News
Parque das Nações - EXPO '98 - In The News
A total of 1,304 hours of radio programs were broadcast from EXPO'98 on Portuguese stations, with 1,015 beamed to the rest of the world.
The EXPO daily newspaper distribution totaled 17,100,000 copies during the 132 days of the Exposition.
www.parquedasnacoes.pt /en/expo98/noticias.asp   (204 words)

  
 Parque das Nações - EXPO '98 - Introduction
Parque das Nações - EXPO '98 - Introduction
EXPO'98 opened in Lisbon on May 22nd and ran until September 30th, 1998.
This chapter is an attempt to provide an overview of what the 11 million visitors who came to the Lisbon World Exposition experienced during its 132-day run.
www.parquedasnacoes.pt /en/expo98   (397 words)

  
 C3 | CORPORATE & CHANNEL COMPUTING EXPO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
C3 Expo walkthru #2: Vein recognition, ruggedized notebooks, Bluetooth headgear, and more
The second annual C3, the Corporate and Channel Computing Expo, announced the winners of its second annual Best of Show Awards in seven categories.
C3 EXPO 2006 Produced and Managed by H.A. Bruno, LLC.
www.pcexpo.com   (440 words)

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