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Tantalus
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Tantalus in Greek mythology, a Lydian king, son of Zeus and father of Pelops. For his crimes (which included killing Pelops) he was punished by being provided with fruit and water which receded when he reached for them. His name is the origin of the word
tantalize.
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Tantalus Selects Maxwell's BOOSTCAP(R) Ultracapacitors to Power Wireless Transmitters in Utility Communication Networks.
PR Newswire; 5/20/2004; 700+ words
; ...Technologies, Inc. announced today that Tantalus Systems Corp., a designer and manufacturer...to power wireless transmitters in its Tantalus Utility Network(TM) (TUNet(TM...and chief executive officer, said that Tantalus and Maxwell have entered into a multi...
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Epic Proportions/ Mammoth 'Tantalus' production shines an international spotlight on Denver
Newspaper article from: The Gazette; 9/3/2000; ; 700+ words
; DENVER - When the curtain rises on "Tantalus" next week at the Denver Center for...but director Sir Peter Hall says "Tantalus" will be anything but. "It's not...very witty." Hall has written of "Tantalus" that it's "the longest short play...
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Discovery Capital Records Unrealized Portfolio Gain of $3.6 Million as Portfolio Company Tantalus Systems Corp. Closes Institutional Financing.
M2 Presswire; 6/18/2007; 700+ words
; ...3.6 Million as Portfolio Company Tantalus Systems Corp. Closes Institutional Financing...privately-held portfolio company, Tantalus Systems Corp., has closed a $16...of Discovery Capital's investment in Tantalus to increase by approximately $3.6...
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Tantalus Appoints Gary Swofford to Board of Directors
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 1/19/2005; 646 words
; ...sector veteran adds solid industry experience to Tantalus leadership team Tantalus Systems Corp., a designer and manufacturer of...in the energy consumption habits of consumers. Tantalus Chair and CEO Glen Brownlee said: "I am delighted...
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Tantalus Appoints Gary Swofford to Board of Directors.
Business Wire; 1/19/2005; 700+ words
; ...sector veteran adds solid industry experience to Tantalus leadership team Tantalus Systems Corp., a designer and manufacturer of...in the energy consumption habits of consumers. Tantalus Chair and CEO Glen Brownlee said: "I am delighted...
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Tantalus Completes $16 Million Private Equity Financing.
Business Wire; 9/1/2004; 700+ words
; ...Data Communications Solutions for Utility Industry Tantalus Systems Corp., a designer and manufacturer of...understanding of the energy and utility industry to the Tantalus team," said Tantalus Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Glen Brownlee...
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Whom the gods would destroy . . . The epic production of 'Tantalus' opens in London this week. It is a miracle of faith, hope and financing, says the play's co-producer, Michael Kustow
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 4/29/2001; ; 700+ words
; The story of Tantalus, who was punished by the gods, shadows John Barton's theatre saga Tantalus, directed by Peter Hall and Edward Hall, opening this week at the Barbican Theatre. Tantalus was condemned to stand chin-high in a...
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Profile: Greek play "Tantalus"
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 10/18/2000; ; 700+ words
; 00-00-0000 Profile: Greek play Tantalus Host: BOB EDWARDS Time: 11:00 AM...opens Saturday in Denver. It's called Tantalus. It's a 10-part Greek play about...directors and crew from five countries to get Tantalus to the stage. Last month, Colorado...
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'Tantalus' worth time, money/ Cast, story bring ancient Troy to life in daylong play series
Newspaper article from: The Gazette; 10/23/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...center of the theatrical universe. "Tantalus," based on myth, appears destined...through the 10 plays. If the setting for "Tantalus" is largely ancient, its overarching...through vivid, engaging characters. "Tantalus" is an intensely visual experience...
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Tantalus Systems Corp.: Chatham-Kent Hydro Gets Government Approval for Full Smart Metering Roll Out TUNet to serve as communications backbone for landmark advanced metering project
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 9/14/2006; 700+ words
; ...CCNMatthews - Sept. 14, 2006) - Tantalus Systems Corp. is pleased to announce...with full deployment of a TUNet(R) (Tantalus Utility Network) smart metering solution...energy conservation," said Eric Murray, Tantalus' Senior Vice President of Sales & Business...
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Tantalus
Book article from: Myths and Legends of the World
Tantalus In Greek mythology, Tantalus, king of Lydia, was the son of Zeus*. A favorite of the gods, he was often invited to dine at their feasts. But Tantalus angered the gods. Some stories say that he betrayed their secrets...
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tantalus
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
tantalus genus of storks; spirit stand containing decanters locked up but visible. XIX. — L. Tantalus (see TANTALIZE ).
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Tantalum (revised)
Book article from: Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton
...Niobium was named for the mythical daughter of Tantalus, Niobe. Tantalus was a son of Zeus, the major Greek god. Zeus decided...giving the gods' secrets to humans. He forced Tantalus to stand in a vat filled with water up to his chin...
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Pelops
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Pelops , in Greek mythology, son of Tantalus. He was murdered by his father, who served his flesh at a...gods. The gods recognized this abominable trick, punished Tantalus and restored Pelops, giving him an ivory shoulder to replace...
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Niobium (revised)
Book article from: Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton
...then suggested the name niobium for the new element. The name comes from Greek mythology. Niobe is the daughter of the god Tantalus, from whom the name tantalum comes. Scientists debated for nearly a century over which name to use. In 1949, niobium was...
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