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A Place in Time Clock Project	November 24, 2010
This story was submitted to us by Artist Julie Matthews showing the uniquely creative way she used some of our clocks in an art project. “A Place in Time” was created for Begich Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska as part of the Municipality of Anchorage 1% for Art program. The program requires the expenditures of up to one percent of the capital construction costs of public building for the acquisition and permanent installation of artwork. Artists bid on the projects. I was asked to submit a proposal for the artwork and in 2009 was awarded the project which was completed in 2010. “A Place in Time” is a series of seven ceramic tile images designed to fit around seven clocks. Each is created to represent a continent, (noting the South Pacific as the “blue continent” and not a real continent) in a different time zone, except for the Begich Middle School mascot featuring the snow leopard. I worked with Begich Middle School art students to brainstorm ideas and help with the design for the continents. The committee chose the continents of North America, South America, the South Pacific, Africa, Asia and Europe to be depicted. I selected the images for the clocks as follows: 1) Apia, Somoa, South Pacific- a hibiscus flower: time- 8:00am (daylight saving time) 2) Anchorage, Alaska, North America- a mountain and water landscape: time-11am (daylight saving time) 3) Cusco, Peru, South America- woven fabric: time -2pm (daylight saving time) 4) Rome, Italy, Europe- a Roman column: time- 9pm (daylight saving time) 5) Bagamoyo, Tanzania, Africa- a beaded neck piece: time-10pm (no daylight saving time) 6) Beijing, China, Asia- the Chinese dragon: time-3am (no daylight saving time) 7) The School Mascot, Anchorage, Alaska: time-11am (daylight saving time) The student population is over 50% minority and represents many different countries from these different areas. The artwork is hung in the lobby area of the school for everyone to enjoy. “A Place in Time”: Artist Julie Matthews; Photos by Glenn Aronwits; located at Begich Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska; commissioned by the Municipality of Anchorage 1% for Art program.

Happy 30th Anniversary American Time & Signal	August 23, 2010
Owner/CEO Jeff Baumgartner and the entire family of employees celebrated 30 successful years on August 23, 2010.

Another successful clock school	August 05, 2010
Here are comments from recent graduates when asked what they enjoyed most about clock school. “You really know how to make us feel welcome and have our interests in mind.” “It all was very good.” “I enjoyed the friendly service.” “I like the small town feel of handling more than just the latest technology. You have world class appeal” “I feel I can ask a question at any level and get a respectful & honest answer” “The hospitality, the friendliness and the information given” “The information about new products and the existing clocks we have” “The people” “The hands-on in the repair department and the friendly help” Since 2000, American Time & Signal Co. has been offering a one day seminar that offers troubleshooting techniques for centralized clock systems. Attendees are given classroom instruction and are allowed to sit with our repair experts to learn tips for their specific clocks. And best of all, it's FREE!

The GSA Advantage!	December 16, 2009
American Time & Signal Co. is proud to announce its GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract for SiteSync IQ Wireless products. If your facility currently buys on a GSA schedule, look for our products under contract number GS35F0608V at www.gsaadvantage.gov.

DST - Incidents and Anecdotes	October 28, 2009
Daylight Saving Time Incidents and Anecdotes by WebExhibits

Do You Have the Time?	April 04, 2008
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