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D.T.S. NICK NRG 1401

Some of the mug shots on HPD's Flicker page related to the case.

130 Arrested in Houston Crime Ring Focusing on Trailer Valuables

HOUSTON — Working with other law enforcement agencies, the Houston Police Department has made 80 arrests so far in an investigation into an organized crime ring that focuses on thefts of valuables transported via trailers. As of June 28, charges had been filed against 130 suspects in Houston and surrounding areas. A key break in the case, dubbed “Operation Wheels and Deals,” took place as police were tracking a van and trailer belonging to country music singer Zane Williams that were stolen outside a Houston-area restaurant on May 16, 2015. A GPS tracking device helped authorities pinpoint the missing trailer, and there they discovered motorcycle apparel and accessories that had been reported stolen in another trailer heist.

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NIDA added 16 Robe DLX Spots to the Anolis fixtures used to light the institute's foyer area.

National Institute of Dramatic Art near Sydney Adds Robe Fixtures for Foyer Installation

KENSINGTON, Australia – To light the foyer at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), based near Sydney, Adrian Wight and Marcus Kelson from the institute’s lighting department augmented the existing Anolis architectural lighting fixtures used for the space with 16 Robe DLX Spots. NIDA’s assistant technical manager Bryte Cameron credited the Robe fixtures for energy efficiency, low maintenance and their ability to highlight specific areas and elements of any exhibition or artwork.

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'Sophiatown' lit with Robert Juliat Dalis Cyclights. Photo by Neo Ntsoma

‘Sophiatown’ Musical in Johannesburg and Pretoria Put New Robert Juliat Dalis Cyclights to the Test

JOHANNESBURG – In South African history, Sophiatown, aside from violence and poverty, was Johannesburg’s renowned ‘mixed suburb’ in the days of Apartheid. Affectionately remembered for the lively politics, music, jazz and blues, it was where people lived together, undivided by color, before the authorities tore it apart. Sophiatown, the musical production, played tribute to this society and also formed part of the Market Theatre’s 40th birthday celebrations while new Robert Juliat Dalis 300W LED Cyclights were put to use.

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Clay Paky Scenius Profile

Beame Expands Inventory with Clay Paky Scenius Profiles and ChainMaster Hoists

LITITZ, PA – Beame, the lighting and rigging company formerly known as Atomic Lighting, has invested in 50 Clay Paky Scenius Profile fixtures and 48 quarter-ton ChainMaster motor hoists.  A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of both brands in North America. Eighteen of the just-arrived Scenius Profiles are set to debut on Univision’s Premios Juventud 2016, the network’s annual youth awards telecast.  Lighting Designer Carlos Colina is expected to deploy them as band key lights.

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NEC's booth at InfoComm 2016

NEC Gets Visual Assist from Green Hippo’s Par4Keet at InfoComm 2016

LAS VEGAS – NEC Display Solutions of America got an assist from Green Hippo’s Par4Keet Media Management and Digital Display Solution at their InfoComm booth in Las Vegas this summer. The flagship player of the AViary Video Tools range delivers media at arbitrary resolutions, untying AV professionals from the restrictions of standard aspect ratios and opening the doors on unrestricted and creative display configurations.

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Renaat De Wilde and Alex Mair

Renaat De Wilde Joins Lexair Entertainment

MACQUARIE PARK, Australia – Lexair, the Australian and New Zealand distributor of High End Systems, Green Hippo and TMB products, named Renaat De Wilde sales and marketing director, a new position. De Wilde  recently moved to Australia from Texas, where he was most recently the VP of sales and business development at High End Systems and before that the regional director/Scandinavia and Eastern Europe at Barco, will be responsible for driving business growth and enhancing customer experience through marketing and sales activity across Australia and New Zealand including the Lexair regional dealer network.

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The VENUS X3 Live

RGBlink Introduces the VENUS X3 Live

SAN ANTONIO, TX, – Venus X3 Live brings together sophisticated presentation switching with advanced mixing capabilities into a single device. The vision mixer console includes broadcast style features for quick access during any performance, along with dual eight-inch LCD displays to monitor video sources, full preview, as well as live/program display monitoring. At the rear of the X3 Live, the familiar X3 modular routing platform becomes apparent, with a host of new options and features tailored to presentation applications.

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WIcreations has designed and fabricated a bespoke rotating system for Malu'

WIcreations in a Spin in Spain with Malú

BELGIUM – Belgian based engineering and automation specialist WIcreations has designed and fabricated a custom rotating system to hold and rotate five large scenic objects for the current ‘Chaos’ tour by popular Spanish singer, Malú. The niece of famous Flamenco composer and guitarist Paco de Lucia –;Malu’ hit the big time and had her first hits as a teenager in the 1990s, which has been followed by a truly stellar career. This current tour lasts until November and will have played 69 dates in Spain by the time it concludes.

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Slingshot's Ninja-style obstacles make use of Milos' QTL/QTV truss.

SlingShot Entertainment’s Obstacle Course in Atlanta Area Uses Milos Truss

ATLANTA – Inspired by the hit TV show, American Ninja Warrior, SlingShot Entertainment’s indoor facility in Peachtree Corners near Atlanta makes use of Milos structural products for its 12,000-square-foot obstacle course. The course, with 24 challenging obstacles designed by American Ninja Warrior contestant Jason Huewe, makes use of Milos components including their QTL/QTV truss. 

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Aeson was called on to curve the video wall

Aeson LED Display Technologies Can Handle Any Curve Thrown at It

CHAGRIN FALLS, OH – When Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio decided to renovate their sanctuary, they had a very specific goal. “Our pastor’s vision for the remodel was ‘Building Into the Next Generation,'” states Parkside’s Technical Director Bruce Coffy. “We wanted to make sure that what we implemented would extend us well into the future.” Part of the renovation was replacing the video display system in the sanctuary. Therefore, with the guidance of their AVL consultant Idibri (Dallas, TX), Parkside chose an Aeson LED video display solution-but with a twist.

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