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Black Diamond Warranty Policy
We trust what we make because we use what we make. Black Diamond will cover all material or manufacturer defects for the time periods outlined below. This does not include normal wear and tear, user modifications, misuse, or accidental damage.
|Warranty Period (from date of purchase)
|Lighting Products
|3 Years
|Apparel/Soft Goods (Packs and Gloves)
|Practical Product Lifetime
|1 Year
|Jetforce Packs (2019* Models and on)
|3 years for the pack, 1 year for li-Ion Battery
|Pieps and Fritschi Products
|Subject to respective policies: Pieps Here Fritschi Here
|2 Years
|All other Products
|1 Year
*Jetforce Pro and Pieps Jetforce BT
For the time period specified above following purchase, unless otherwise indicated by law, we will warrant to the original retail buyer only that our products are free from defects in material and workmanship as originally sold. If you receive a defective product, return it to us and we will replace it subject to the following conditions: We do not warrant products which show normal wear and tear or that have been used or maintained improperly, modified or altered, or damaged in any manner. Any products or categories not listed are subject to a 1-year limited warranty.
If you have an item that requires warranty, a claim can be submitted by clicking the button below. In some cases, we require that the defective product be returned to us as part of the warranty process. In these instances, shipping to Black Diamond will be at the buyer's expense (return shipping covered). Black Diamond reserves the right to determine the cause of damage, and the resolution of each warranty claim, as well as to request proof of purchase for any claim.
Warranty Service FAQ
What is a "defective" product?
A product is considered defective if it does not meet its performance, manufacturing, or design specifications. An example would be a backpack buckle that comes undone while under a normal load. This does not include issues such as fit or sizing, or damage caused by neglect or misuse. See below for a list of exclusions.
What is the "practical product lifetime" for apparel and soft goods?
The lifetime of apparel can be highly variable and depends on several factors. When properly cared for, your Black Diamond apparel can last many years; however, this does not mean it is impervious to damage or wear. Keep in mind that Black Diamond products are designed for use in extreme environments, where rock faces, tree branches, and harsh sun could all damage or contribute to the wear of the product. Someone who climbs or skis five days a week should expect that they will wear out their equipment at a significantly higher rate than a less frequent user. Please remember that this warranty is for manufacturer defects and does not cover wear-and-tear or accidental damage. Using Black Diamond products in a professional or educational setting can greatly reduce the expected lifespan of the product. Black Diamond does not give or imply an expected lifetime for any apparel or footwear. Acceptable wear-and-tear, as well as product life span, will be determined at Black Diamond's discretion. See below for a list of damages not covered by warranty.
What damages are not covered by warranty?
• Fading colors, logos and markings, due to use
• Cuts, burns, abrasions, or tears
• Packed out insulation
• Poor Fit
• Items bought used
• Product that has been modified (such as the use of Quiver Killers or other binding inserts)
• Apparel that has been altered, tailored, or otherwise modified by an entity other than Black Diamond
• Accidental damage
• Loss of waterproof coatings or treatments
• Dulling of points (such as on crampons or ice axes)
• Neglect or improper care for your product
• Cosmetic damages that do not affect the product's functionality
• A replacement item does not constitute a new warranty period. Replacements are to ensure product satisfaction through the remainder of the original warranty period
Will my product be replaced or repaired?
Black Diamond will first attempt to repair your product. If a repair is not possible, or not cost effective, then replacement will be considered. Products that are out of stock or discontinued will be replaced with the closest equivalent. Repairs are made in order to restore an item to the original functionality and may not result in a factory appearance. Original products that are replaced through warranty will not be returned.
Do I need to send my product in?
Our Service Center Specialists will let you know if your product needs to be sent in. Shipping to Black Diamond will be at your own expense.
How long will it take to get my gear back?
Service time can vary depending on the solution that is necessary. Typical service time can be as little as 1 week or up to 6 weeks for some cases. This time frame depends on the solution needed to resolve the case.
Are my cam triggers a warranty claim or should I pay for the re-trigger service?
Due to the highly variable usage and wear that a cam can face, cam trigger replacements will only be provided as a warranty service with a proof of purchase within one calendar year. If your cam is over a year old, trigger replacements can be bought as a service or DIY kits can be purchased for most cam models.
How do I contact Warranty about my claim?
When you submit a claim, a service center representative will reach out to you and keep you updated on your claim. You can email them additional questions or information about your claim throughout the process.
Can I get replacement parts if my product is outside of warranty?
Spare parts can be found for sale on our website. Due to practical limitations, Black Diamond only stocks select components for current products that we think are likely to need replacement within the product's lifetime. Parts for older product will remain available until inventory is depleted.
How do I submit claims if I am outside of North America?
Our network of distributors handles warranty claims in other regions. You can reach out to your local dealer to find out how to proceed; or submit a claim here and it will be forwarded to the distributor in your region.
Click the button below to submit a warranty request through our warranty application. If you live in, or are passing through Salt Lake, you're welcome to bring warranty/repair items to the Salt Lake retail location for drop-off. Please submit a claim through the warranty application, and bring the claim number with your product when you drop it off. Should you want to check on your claim you can reach our customer service team at (800) 775-5552.
Due to high seasonal volumes, please expect jetforce repairs to take between three and four weeks. We apologize for this delay.
Abuse of the warranty policy will be determined at Black Diamond's discretion and may result in a refusal of future services, without regard for whether it is a valid warranty issue.
We offer trigger wire repair and sling replacement on Black Diamond camming devices only:
- $15 each trigger wire replacement
- $8 each new sling
Return shipping fees will be calculated at check out
Do-it-yourself trigger replacement kits for most Black Diamond cams are available for purchase at this link, which will save you time and money:Trigger Kits
Please indicate the quantity of each service you need, and then click "Add To Cart". We will respond via email with a Return Authorization number (RA) to track your cams. Please note that you will need to be issued an RA number BEFORE you ship your cams. WE CAN ONLY SERVICE BLACK DIAMOND PRODUCTS! Any product that is sent to us that is not on your RA is not the responsibility of Black Diamond and we do not guarantee its return.
Please expect up to 1 week for a response containing your RA, and a 3 week turnaround time on your cam repair request. For international orders, please add an additional 2 weeks.


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The project
On Saturday 12 November 2011, a diverse range of British people responded to a call by the BBC to turn the camera on themselves and their everyday life. For the first time, even film captured on mobile phones could not only be of an almost professional standard, but of broadcastable quality.
The result? A 90-minute film directed -which in this case means edited-by BAFTA winner Morgan Matthews, executively produced by Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald, which offers a candid look at 21st-century life across the UK, crafted from over 750 hours of footage, including 11,526 clips submitted to YouTube.
Following on from the feature film Life in a Day, Britain in a Day is an extraordinary project telling the fascinating story of the British public in their own words, while being an example of the crowd-sourced film phenomenon. The difference between the two films lies in their global vs national character; the first included clips from around the world, in an attempt to underline the similarities of all humanity. Britain In A Day's goal was that the resulting film and on-line archive would be a powerful and moving snapshot, a specific moment in time which separates Britain in A Day from most reality-based documentaries.
This captivating self-portrait of Britain is a meaningful project, which fulfilled a need of people to allow others into their lives and offer a remarkable insight into their thoughts, fears and hopes and be part of something bigger. Although the individual videos might be seemingly insignificant, when put together they become a powerful and overwhelming piece, so much more than a film.
For more information,
You can also follow Britain in a Day on Twitter using #BritaininaDay and join the conversation http://twitter.com/BritainInADay
The process
BBC Learning was looking for people from right across the country to help select and archive clips from their local area on the BBC2 Britain in a Day project; it was an opportunity to create a time capsule for the future. As an extension of the project, the BBC has partnered with universities from around the UK to create a permanent on-line Britain in a Day archive; a number of multimedia/journalism students were selected from each university to participate.
The chosen students would work to the following brief and outcomes:
• Watch all videos submitted in their region and to assist the BBC in reviewing the crowd sourced footage for compliance
• Curate their region's showcase of approximately 200 clips which comply with BBC guidelines and have any required guidance or warning labels suggestions.
• Provide a top 10 curated clips playlist, with commentary telling a story about their region, and provide their own version of Britain in a Day through compiling a playlist of 10 films
• Contribute to a blog/social media about their regions selection, how they chose the clips, how they were edited, their thoughts and feelings on the archive.
• 2 students from each university were invited to their local radio station in conjunction with their regions archive launch to be interviewed about their clip selection.On the 29th of each month starting with June, 2-3 regions went live on the archive.
You can see the films that were submitted to the project, as well as the full-length versions of films featured in the BBC2 programme by visiting the archive here:
BBC Open Day
BBC held an industry open day event on the 12th November (the anniversary of the project) at Media City UK in Manchester to celebrate the completed gallery (24 playlists in total). All partners involved in delivering the project were invited to come along and travel expenses were covered by the BBC. The event consisted of 3 sessions, combining the opportunity to speak to staff as well as putting our skills into practice. The outcomes from the day are described shortly below for those who couldn't join us on the day.
The 3 sessions were:
1. Elevator pitching
Working to a brief in order to prepare a pitch and present to the people who make the decisions.
Pitching to a panel of accomplished professional is never easy; it was an opportunity to experience the pressures of pitching and receive on the spot feedback. Thankfully we were creative enough to pull off a unique idea and present it in a decent and hopefully comprehensive manner.
Things to consider before pitching:
• N- Why do I NEED it
Your audience must be convinced that your idea is essential and why they should go with it
If they do go with your idea, what's in it for them? What will this idea offer?
What is the target audience for the idea? Who you intend to approach, how and why?
Is your idea unique or has it been introduced before? What will differentiate your idea from the norm and make it compelling?
In general, it's best to treat it as a hypothesis and define all relevant variables (including the ones above).
2. Editorial policy in action
How is it decided what gets broadcasted on the BBC?
Having reviewed the Britain in a Day clips we all had an idea of the "flagged up" issues, but in this session the non-obvious factor was examined and we had the chance to see if we had what it takes to comply clips for broadcast. Tommy Nagra introduced the basic points of editorial policy and tested them through a series of practical examples. It's always better to be safe than sorry with compliance, so make sure to check the few basic and substantial points below:
• Editorial is divided into Legal and Regulation.
• Informed consent- legally, you have to be 18.
For TV etc. and regulated purposes: 16-18 is considered a young person (for topics including bullying, drugs, alcohol, sex). Permission has to be granted by the head teacher or the parents. However, it can be withdrawn if the situation changes; for example, if the title is not the initially agreed one, that could be a deal-breaker.
• Audience expectations is a vital factor.
If people are not expecting violence from a specific show/channel they will react; cursing or tolerance regarding racism for example depends on the specific book/movie/presenter. There is a common sense about what is generally accepted; meaning that especially when introducing a new concept, additional caution is required.
• Family or people's identities in general shouldn't be exposed without their consent; elements linking to their identity shouldn't be mentioned or implied.
• Endorsing should be avoided when discussing especially sensitive matters like drugs, alcohol etc.
• Releasing a story can lead to personal implications. For example, someone could lose their job if they aren't in the right state of mind to be filmed; and even if they are, they could still lose their job anyway for mentioning sensitive topics!
3. Meet the staff
The final part was a 1 hour session with members of BBC staff-journalists, producers and researchers- sharing their experiences and offering tips and advice about getting into the industry, followed by a Q&A in order to find out what it takes to get a dream job.
Gordon Burns narrated how he made his way into journalism, during the era of Rolling Stones and sexual freedom. Things were different back then and it took hard work and guts to get into the job. He created a school magazine and "managed" to get it banned due to school regulations, which made the issues "sell like cupcakes". After this he realised what he wanted to do and after hunting a job at the Belfast Telegraph, it escalated from there.
Burns underlined the importance of luck, which appeared to be on his side. Above all you need to bring yourself to a position to get that luck and make something for yourself by constantly trying to prove what you are capable of. Luck can help you get one foot at the door, but the other one will come with hard work. Social media and the web might have hardened the game, but some rules still apply.
- When preparing for an interview, do your homework
Each organisation is different so take the time to research its background and the people you will potentially speak to. You must be prepared for whichever interview and really want the job-or at least act really well like it!-; always show your passion. You have to be keen, bright and enthusiastic about what you do; creative ideas/thoughts in particular are gold for TV.
- Programme making requires in depth research
Sometimes you need to take a step back and shadow someone for a while, watch what they do and how they do it in order to improve your skills; always be willing to learn new things. Know how to behave, don't hustle people too much, make suggestions, offer help, and get as much work experience as possible.
- Try to network as much as possible; after all, the best jobs are not the ones advertised.
- Establish yourself after university with work experience, develop and perfect your skills.
Multi-tasking is a necessity for the media professional of today; you must be able to report, shoot videos, record sound and take great pictures, so it's best to move around in order to gain new skills. If the question is to specialise in something or not, be aware that specialising might close doors in the sense that many people will be after that one job; but if you broaden your skills you automatically broaden your job horizons and are more likely to get a job. Multi-tasking is key and can be the factor that will set you apart from the crowd.
- With the rise of technology and hence, community journalism, everyone is a journalist in a way
What differentiates journalists is their credibility. Information needs to be checked, especially in the online times we live in; check check and check again, as there is no excuse for inaccuracy. A good practice is to have two credible sources, independent to each other in order to fact-check information.

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C# Developer Commodities and Equities Technology - Investment Bank
The Company:
My client is a leading investment bank exploring new and better ways to progress the business with a positive change in the environmental dynamics. The client is looking for experienced C# developer to work within the Commodities and Equities space. The team also cover aspects of quantitative technology hence this role may appeal to the mathematically minded.
Role Description:
In this role you will be building and delivering software solutions as part of the Commodities BAU function. You will be working within a prestigious team of developers with a strong technical background.
Any degree or post graduate degree within the technical discipline
Technical Requirements
• 3+ years C#, .Net, VB6 and Microsoft Full Stack experience preferably
• 5+ years experience as a developer particularly with C#
• Strong coding experience
• Winforms/WPF/Webforms/MVC/MVVM
• Client and Server usage
• Asynchronous processing/threading
• C/C++/Java
• Experience with software life cycle tools such as Jira, Bamboo, Mocking frameworks, Unit testing frameworks
• SQL Server
• MATLAB, Python - Pandas/NumPy/Ccipy
Person Specification
• Working knowledge of asset classes like Commodities and Equities is not essential but beneficial
• An 'out of the box' thinker who can work autonomously with out needing business analyst's specs
• Experience working within a team of developers
• Someone who can spot , analyse and find a solution to problems
A background in finance is not essential but knowledge of any asset class would be an advantage.
What's in it for you?
You will be gaining experience from a well renowned bank with strong career progression. The chance to make your mark on the most cutting edge technologically advanced FinTech project that is currently out there!
• Competitive salary + bonus
• Salary sacrifices
• Exposure to various asset classes
Make yourself a part of this successful enterprise by hitting that bring pink apply now button on the right!!
If you would like to have a more in-depth discussion, feel free to call Steve on 02 8047 4031 / 0449995476 email email@example.com
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If you want to be in the right place when the recovery starts, that place may be in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas or Washington.
The recession didn't start at the same time in every state, and it won't end at the same time either. A new forecast from Moody's Analytics predicts that jobs growth will return first in those five states, starting in the last quarter of this year. Four of those states benefit from strong high-tech industries, and the fifth, Texas, has a strong base of energy industries.
A second wave of jobs growth, in the first quarter of 2010, is predicted in seven states: Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota and South Dakota.
The next wave, in the second quarter of 2010, is expected in seven states: Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wyoming.
That leaves 31 states and the District of Columbia waiting until the third quarter of 2010 for jobs to start growing again.
The new forecast is released along with the monthly Adversity Index. Each month, Moody's Analytics and msnbc.com use data on employment, industrial production, housing starts and house prices to label each state or metro area as expanding, at risk of recession, in recession or recovering.
Like a jigsaw puzzle nearing completion, the index shows that the recession reached 373 of the nation's 381 metro areas, and 49 out of 50 states (Alaska was spared), by the end of March.
Here are several ways to explore this month's Adversity Index:
- An
- The updated index will be published every month at . There is a lag of nearly two months, so April data will be out later in June.
- An tells how the Adversity Index assesses the economy.
A head start on recovery
Why will some states recover faster than others?
High-tech industry is one element. A slowdown in technology spending in 2008 and 2009 has created a pent-up demand for technology — businesses that know they need to upgrade and are waiting for the ability to spend.
"States that have a high concentration in tech-related industries are well positioned to take advantage of this trend, which is particularly true of Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and to a lesser extent Texas," said economist Andrew Gledhill of Moody's Analytics.
"Although not scheduled to begin its recovery until a quarter later, New Mexico also fits into this category of benefiting from a tech recovery."
Why is Texas, which has less high-tech industry, on the list for early job growth?
"The state had largely missed out on the housing boom (as did Colorado) and was among the last to join the recession, in large part due to lingering impacts from the energy boom of years past," Gledhill said. "Similarly, other expected early risers such as Washington and Colorado were also relatively late to join the recession for various reasons. Thus, as conditions begin to turn nationally, they have less of a hole to dig themselves out of."
Another element for those early risers: better credit ratings.
"One factor that the five early job recovery states all have in common is less erosion in household credit conditions, with the worst of the group being Idaho," Gledhill said. "As a result, once it seems apparent that recovery is setting in, households in these states will be more able to turn and inject money back into their local economies. There is less de-leveraging of household balance sheets in these states. This will in turn prompt a more favorable trend in certain types of service industries."
How about the states in the second group?
"The Plains states, including North and South Dakota, have suffered relatively minor recessions, with comparably minor job losses," Gledhill said. "North Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Once the U.S. economy begins to firm and there is less weight on cyclical industries such as manufacturing, it does not take much to turn minor losses into minor gains." Farm states are also helped by relatively high farm prices, Gledhill said.
The states that missed out on the housing bubble — and the housing bust — are also better positioned to recover quickly.
"Alabama, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota have only minor housing imbalances," Gledhill said. "None of these states recorded the exorbitant price appreciation that was common in years past that has subsequently turned into a steep price correction and the negatives that follow. These markets are feeling this correction, but not to the drastic extent seen in many other states."
The national picture Of the 50 states, only Alaska was showing enough growth to delay a declaration of recession by the end of March. Add the District of Columbia to that list, too. A month earlier, North Dakota and Wyoming were also avoiding the recession.
Among metro areas, 98 percent were in recession by the end of March, up from 96 percent in the February data. That's 373 in recession, up from 367.
All eight metro areas still not in recession are judged to be at risk of recession, meaning they are decelerating toward the downturn. The eight are Anchorage, Alaska; Bismarck, N.D.; Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, Texas; Laredo, Texas; Las Cruces, N.M.; Midland, Texas; Odessa, Texas, and Texarkana, Texas-Arkansas. Most of those benefit from energy production. Laredo also benefits from trade with Mexico.
Not a single metro area in the nation was judged to be in recovery in February.
Accelerating pain in ElkhartThe economic decline continued to accelerate in March in Elkhart, where msnbc.com is focusing reporting on the nation's hard times.
- Employment in the Elkhart-Goshen metro area fell 13.5 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest Adversity Index, compared with a 12.8 percent annual decline reported in the January data. Again this was the greatest decline in the nation. The next on the list showed milder declines: 9.8 percent in the metro area of Kokomo, Ind., and 9.5 percent in Holland-Grand Haven, Mich. Areas showing the greatest employment growth were Odessa, Texas (up 3.8 percent); Flagstaff, Ariz. (2.5 percent); and Madera-Chowchilla, Calif. (2.4 percent).
- Industrial production in the Elkhart area fell 27.1 percent year over year, compared with a 25.6 percent annual decline reported in the Adversity Index a month earlier. This was also the worst among metro areas. Next on the list were Kokomo, down 27.0 percent, and Gary, Ind., down 26.4 percent. The smallest declines in the nation were recorded in Wichita, Kan., down 3.7 percent, and Hanford-Corcoran, Calif., down 3.9 percent.
- The housing construction industry fell by two-thirds in Elkhart from a year earlier, with a 66.6 percent decline in housing starts, according to the latest Adversity Index. That's slightly greater than the 66.1 percent a month earlier. Only 44 of the 381 metro areas showed a greater decline. The fastest fall was in Fairbanks, Alaska, down 83.2 percent. Next was Florence, Ala., down 82.4 percent. Thirteen metro areas showed recoveries in housing starts, led by Lawrence, Kan., with a 213.3 percent increase, and Racine, Wis., up 130.1 percent.
All these figures are based on comparisons of three-month moving averages for the periods ending March 2008 and March 2009.
The fourth component of the Adversity Index, house prices, will be updated next month for the first quarter of the year.
A technical explanation of the state-by-state forecasts from Moody's Analytics is available here, in a PDF file.
Moody's Analytics also has a region-by-region forecast, available here.


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Same-Sex Spouses May Get Military Benefits
Same-sex spouses of military members could get health care, housing and other benefits by the end of August. That's according to a Pentagon proposal under consideration.
But the agency may reverse earlier plans to provide benefits to gay partners who are not married. According to a draft Defense Department memo, the department instead may provide up to 10 days of leave to military personnel in same-sex relationships so they can travel to states where they can marry legally.
While no final decisions have been made, the memo from Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to top defense leaders would reverse the earlier plan that would allow same-sex partners of military members to receive limited benefits, such as access to military stores and some health and welfare programs.


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Ms. Neumann is the official representative of Venezuela's "interim president" to the United Kingdom. On May 17, Al Jazeera's Mehdi Hasan also interviewed Ms. Neumann on "Up Front" and posted the following excerpt on Twitter.
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Equity futures are down significantly this morning with the S&P reaching the 1,090 pivot area…
The Dollar is up, having regained the 76 level. Bonds are also up. The Yen is strengthening, looking like it's retesting its breakout from a couple days ago, but the Euro is weakening rapidly and has now also broken its trendline. So, here you have rotating currencies that are weak against the dollar. The dollar is NOT strengthening because of fundamental strength, it is simply a left over, but dying, remnant of the deleveraging trade. Below is a daily chart showing the Dollar/Yen cross on the left and the EUR/Dollar cross on the right:
Oil is down hard again after breaking below and closing below its downsloping channel. Gold has broken its uptrend line and looks to be in correction mode. The next area of support appears to me to be in the 1,070 area. Below is a daily chart showing oil futures on the left and gold futures on the right:
Debt related "events" continue to pile up with no admission that there's any problem along those lines. Bernanke's latest statement?
"Fed will make a profit on the bailouts."
Riiiighhht… and I'm Santa Clause. Of course this is just more out and out deception and lying. We have spent trillions on one form of bailout or the other including all sorts of insanity up to and including "cash for Clunkers." The Treasury's balance sheet has expanded nearly $2 trillion and yet he can say with a straight face that he's making a profit on the bailouts!? Yeah, he's making money alright, plenty of it, and it's almost all backed by debt. These people simply do not understand the concept of debt saturation when your money is backed by debt. The more money they produce, the more debt they produce.
Their understanding of economics is rooted in a world that doesn't understand the debt and how it affects their INCORRECT economic formulas. Take the velocity of money, for example. Their formula does not take into account DEBT… Yet common sense will tell you that if all levels of government, the population, and businesses are saturated with debt that when they get their hands on new money they MUST use it to make payments on their debts! This sends the money right back to the banks instead of circulating it through the economy. BASIC, BASIC principle, what Nobel Prize winner have you heard spell that concept out to you?
Heck, I can draw you a curve to show that this effect gets stronger the more saturated society is, and I can undoubtedly make a formula to express this effect mathematically. These are the types of real world modeling that need to be done but are not.
And their failure to follow the written rules of law as they pertain to capital along with their misunderstanding of how money and debt are controlled by the laws of nature inevitably leads to other "events." Thus we struggle and fight, bombs explode in Iraq and in Pakistan, Iran is hollering like madmen, not so little debt bombs explode in Dubai, in Greece, and a huge one goes off in Japan. Yes, other, bigger, events are coming.
So far the People of the United States have stood by like scared sheep. They know that something just isn't right, but they either can't put their finger on it or are just afraid to act. But they have been brainwashed by expert marketing and leaders of no substance, simply mouthpieces for those who control the real power, the power of money creation! For it is those who possess this power that control the events of the world! You do not feel in control, because YOU, the People, are not! You should be. And you can be, but it is up to YOU to take the power back that rightfully belongs to you.
Want to hear more lies from the establishment? Okay, I thought you would. Here is an article in Bloomberg:
Moody's Says U.K., U.S. Aaa Ratings Relatively Weaker
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Moody's Investors Service said its top debt ratings on the U.S. and the U.K. may "test the Aaa boundaries" because their public finances are worsening in the wake of the global financial crisis.
The U.S. and U.K. have "resilient" Aaa ratings, as opposed to the "resistant" top ratings of Canada, Germany and France, analysts led by Pierre Cailleteau in London said in a report. None of the top-rated countries is "vulnerable," or have public finances that are "stretched beyond the point of 'no return' to the Aaa category," New York-based Moody's said.
You have to laugh at the unmitigated gall of the ratings agencies! Now there are "resilient" and "resistant" levels of supposed triple A. Riiiighhht. And to even imply that the numbers are not "stretched beyond the point of 'no return,'" is to simply look at 2 + 2 and to DENY that the result is 4. There will be a special place reserved for all these players as the 'events' that are coming unfold.
Okay, yesterday we had a very small movement on the McClellan Oscillator which means a large move is coming today or tomorrow. So far that move appears to be occurring today and it appears to be down so far, but the 1,090 pivot must fall for the decline to pick up legs. If it does, then 1,061 is the next pivot followed by 1,040. Overhead is now just above 1,100 and then 1,107.
There are still two patterns in play in this range… either an expanding megaphone top or a bullish flag. How low we go on this run will help us determine which one is most likely in play. In the meantime we are still in the same range and can assume nothing from this price action. Therefore, to have a clue, one needs to look at the currency and debt markets for direction. Here we find that the dollar has broken its most recent downtrend and is establishing a new uptrend.
The XLF has been looking very sick relative to the rest of the market. I placed a small short on it yesterday morning as a short term speculative play only. For those who may have missed my comments yesterday in the market thread, I also want to point out yet another very large divergence that is on top of all the other ones I've been pointing out. The divergence is occurring between the number of stocks above their 50 day moving average and the price of the market.
Below is a 3 year chart showing a similar, but smaller divergence prior to the '07 top:
And this is a chart showing the past year. You can see that back in May and June of this year, there was a smaller divergence that again produced a pull back. These are the types of divergences that eventually correct, and they are the type of thing that most retail "investors" miss and why they are prone to being distributed to:
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Bids not required for interim county engineer
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday learned that competitive bids are not required for the county to hire an interim engineer.
Board chair Alan Madden told the supervisors he had consulted with Nicole Fox, secondary roads engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Local Systems. He said Fox told him she was not aware of any legal requirements for competitive bidding of job postings for the interim county engineer position. Fox said she could also help with advertising for the full-time engineer position by securing a list of possible candidates.
The board hired Scott Brunsvold of Jacobson-Westergard & Associates as interim engineer at $105 an hour at its Tuesday, April 8 meeting.
At that same meeting, county attorney Doug Hansen offered concerns about the board entering into a contract without asking his advice.
The board placed former county engineer Roger Patocka on paid administrative leave Jan. 28 and on Feb. 25 accepted his resignation. According to the county's release agreement with Patocka, the county will continue to pay his salary through June 30.
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text: "Arouna is similar and I expect him to be involved again before the season end, which is an incredible credit to the medical department. "Ross Barkley has had a bit of pain (having played two games after a broken toe) but it is normal so I expect him to be fully fit and available for Sunday." The 6ft 8in striker Traore is yet to feature in a match-day squad following his arrival from Monaco late last month but is on the verge of a return from a hamstring injury. "Lacina is progressing really well, I just need to assess whether it is wise to give him playing time," added Martinez. "He is fully fit from a medical point of view it is just a matter of giving him the right playing time over the next two or three weeks because the last thing we want is for Lacina to push himself and get stretched trying to achieve the tempo of the Premier League. "He has been a breath of fresh air on the training pitch, he has a hungry approach to everything he does and so we are excited to see him fully fit." Forward Gerard Deulofeu will travel with the squad for Sunday's match at Tottenham after being out with a hamstring problem since mid-December while new loan signing Lacina Traore also has a chance of being included for the first time. Full-back Seamus Coleman, an unused substitute in last weekend's win over Aston Villa after injury, is set to return to the starting line-up. Lukaku, who was ruled out for weeks rather than months after being carried off with an ankle injury in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on January 28, is set to return to full fitness within a fortnight. However, with that timescale taking him up to the game against parent club Chelsea it seems more likely March 1 at home to West Ham will mark his playing comeback. There was even positive news on long-term casualties Darron Gibson and Arouna Kone who are both ahead of schedule in rehabilitation from knee operations. "Seamus Coleman has come through training ever so well, Antolin (Alcaraz) is going to be out of the weekend but there is nothing to be worried about – we're just trying to get him back to full fitness," said manager Roberto Martinez. "Romelu Lukaku will be out for this weekend and probably the week after but I don't expect him to be any longer as he has been recovering really well. "Everyone else is fully fit and available apart from the three long-term absentees of Bryan Oviedo (broken leg), Arouna and Darron. "Darron is progressing really well and I feel he will be back before the season ends, which is a real bonus. "Maybe it is a bit too early to give a clear date when he will be back but I expect him to be playing again in May, which is credit to his hard work and the way he is recovering. Press Association Everton's short-term injury problems appear to be over with only on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku still sidelined, and even he is expected to be fit within a fortnight.


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Excellent Croissants at Mille-Feuille Patisserie
Your daily dose of something sweet.
Mille-Feuille Patisserie on Laguardia Place, barely a week old, is too new to include in our look at the best French bakeries in New York—but after a few tastes, we've found that they're baking some of the best croissants in this city.
The owner, Olivier, is a recent Paris transplant and now the talented pastry chef behind the classic French sweets at Mille-Feuille. There are macarons in a colorful parade of flavors, tender madeleines, and at least a dozen different sablés ranging from paper-thin numbers speckled in crushed hazelnuts to a crisp coconut sablé. But you must not leave without Olivier's croissants—the plain croissants in particular. They are simply perfect, baked a deep golden brown, with a crisp and flaky body and an exterior that shatters at first bite. It's remarkably buttery, though not excessively heavy, the interior layers flaky and yielding to each bite with light stretch. The flavor is pure butter, with only a touch of salt—dangerously light on the stomach.
Chocolate croissants are excellent as well and generously filled with a melting cut of dark chocolate tucked into the center, and almond croissants are rich with a layer of crème d'amandes, a glorious blend of almonds, butter, and eggs. We'll be back for sablés and macarons, but in the meantime, can't get enough of the croissants. 2011 is looking to be a mighty promising year for bakeries and sweet shops in the city.
Mille-Feuille Patisserie
552 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012 (map)
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Iraqi forces block one street in Ashraf and severely beat two residents
The Iraqi forces, in an unlawful and hostile act, have blocked one of the streets inside Camp Ashraf since Tuesday, August 24, and are preventing the residents commuting through this street. Upon the order of the committee within the Iraqi Prime Minister's office that is responsible for suppression of Ashraf residents, a number of armed forces and armored vehicles have been stationed in that street which has been used by the residents for the past 25 years.
On Wednesday, August 25, 2010, two Iraqi Army Intelligence officers by the names of Naqib Ahmad Hassan Khodheir and Lieutenant Heidar Azab Mashi, stopped a vehicle inside Ashraf and forced at gun point the driver and the passenger off the vehicle and beat them up severely. The two Ashraf residents; Rahman Mohammadian and Hossein Kaghazian, were insulted and threatened to be arrested, killed and forcibly expelled.
These are part of series of aggressions by the Iraqi forces against the residents of Ashraf since the US forces, and subsequently the UN monitoring team, left Ashraf. The Iraqi suppressive forces by resorting to such unlawful measures at the behest of the Iranian regime are setting the stage for another attack on Ashraf and murder of its residents. Among these measures are the presence of the Iraqi armed forces in Ashraf main streets and their offensive and provocative behaviors. In another incident on August 4, a number of Iraqi forces attacked defenseless residents of Ashraf and beat and wounded nine of them.
These acts are being carried out at the time when, for almost seven months, agents of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) have camped at the main gate of Ashraf and are psychologically torturing the residents particularly the patients in nearby hospital. With the full backing of the Iraqi forces, they are using 34 powerful loudspeakers to create deafening and disturbing sounds.
The Iranian Resistance draws the attention of the US government and the American forces as well as the United Nations Secretary General and his Special Representative for Iraq to such suppressive acts by the Iraqi government and their dangerous consequences, and calls on the American forces to guarantee protection of the camp residents. It also calls for redeployment of the UNAMI team inside Ashraf and respect for the residents' rights as protected persons under the Fourth Geneva Convention.
Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
August 25, 2010


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These days our house is filled with toys, laughter, and absolute chaos as we prepare for Christmas. I'm running out of places to hide presents and our elf on the shelf, tripping over Abby's little people reindeer thanks to her insisting that they "take off" in the middle of the living room, and loving the million different ways my kids pronounce Feliz Navidad (Denise Nady Na is my favorite) each time they hear the song on the radio! However, a few days ago as I was hanging ornaments on our Christmas tree I was reminded of a Christmas not so long ago when I was longing to be a mother and that dream seemed beyond my reach.
Growing up I was a goal setter. I knew right away that I wanted to be a teacher. Not just a teacher, but a first grade teacher. With hard work and a little luck I was hired for my first job the June before I graduated college to teach first grade the following year. My next goal was to be a mom. My husband Rob and I had been married for a little over 2 years and figured it was a good time to start trying to start a family. When month after month turned into over a year and the little white stick was still showing not a sign of pink I knew something was wrong. We tried using ovulation predictors and monitors on our own and nothing seemed to help.
Testing came back labeling us as "unexplained infertility" and 3 intrauterine inseminations (IUI) later I was still not pregnant. By now I couldn't hide the fact that we were doing infertility treatments to try to have a baby. I wear my emotions on my sleeve and it was clear that we were having a problem. I was also being so closely monitored for egg production that I had to miss school a lot for the insemination schedule that I was on. Now that I look back, I am thankful for all of the support that I received from everyone who knew what Rob and I were going through. I saved every card, St. Gerard medal, and well wish that was given to us during our journey and would often joke that I felt like George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life from the end scene when he is on the bridge and everyone is praying for him…except everyone was saying…Dear God please give Robyn and Rob a baby! I had a co-worker who told me over and over that the baby that was meant for me wasn't ready yet. I knew she was trying to be helpful, but when you want nothing more than to be a mother RiGhT NoW you don't want to hear anything like that! In hindsight…she was right.
After the 3 failed IUI's we decided to go straight to in vitro fertilization (IVF). This just had to work. How could it not? They take healthy eggs and healthy sperm, put them together, implant them into the perfect location in your uterus and all they have to do is implant. We did the injections, the 6:00 am blood-work and uterus scans every morning, egg retrieval, and then the big day…the embryo transfer. I can't even begin to tell you how exciting it is to lay on the table with a photograph of the embryos that the doctor is transferring in hopes that one will implant. In the days that followed my transfer I carried around that photograph like I had just been to Portrait Innovations with a newborn! After the transfer comes the wait. For a week we waiting hoping those little embryos had nuzzled in to stay, but we were saddened when my blood-work came back to show that I wasn't pregnant.
Moving on we had to wait one cycle before we could begin another round of IVF. By this time I felt like a professional at the infertility group. I sat in the same chair each morning for my monitoring, had become friends with all of the nurses, and knew which parking spots were the best to get out of the hospital lot the fastest to get me to work on time. My doctor changed my medications a little to get more eggs to fertilize this time and I had 26 eggs retrieved and 13 that went on to fertilize and become embryos. Getting the call that I had produced 13 healthy embryos had us on cloud 9…we were sure this round would get us the baby we so longed for. The next morning by a horrible twist of fate, we received a phone call from my Dr. notifying me that due to a "Catastrophic error on the part of the lab" all of my embryos had been lost because there was something wrong with the gel that holds the embryos. There are honestly no words to describe the pain we felt that day. Even today when I think of 13 potential lives lost it kills me. We didn't even know what to do with the news, we just knew that we wanted a baby and we needed them to get one.
We went ahead with a 3rd round of IVF and by now we were going on 2 and a half years of infertility. I was emotionally drained and depressed. I went for my egg retrieval and transfer and I honestly didn't have much hope this time. I had been through so much heartbreak that the naivety of the "This is definitely going to work" was LoNg GoNe. I went for my blood-work the morning of my pregnancy test, but I was already spotting so I figured that it hadn't worked. I went back home after my blood-work and put my pajamas back on and laid in bed waiting for the phone call from my nurse. Rob and I answered the phone together and were shocked to hear, "Robyn, you're pregnant!" We both cried along with our nurse who had been through all 3 cycles with us. My pregnancy wasn't easy but I delivered a healthy baby boy and finally understood what my friend meant… All of those missed opportunities to conceive didn't happen because Nicholas was the baby that was MeAnT FoR Me! If I had gotten pregnant any of those other times I would have had a baby that I would have loved, but I wouldn't have Nicholas, and knowing that makes all the years, all the heartbreak, and all the lessons learned worth it. Nicholas is 5 years old now and I still call him my little miracle. When I meet couples going through infertility I try to remind them of this and to NeVeR GiVe Up HoPe.
Those of you who follow Suede Sofa know that besides Nicholas I have a daughter named Abby who is two years younger. As shocked as I was the day I found out I was pregnant with Nicholas, multiply that by 100 the day I figured out that by some either miracle or complete fluke we conceived Abby on our own!
If you or someone you know is struggling to conceive this Christmas season please share my story with them. I know how hard it is to put on a brave face when you want nothing more than to be a part of what it seems like everyone else around you has. Remember the words of my friend…Maybe the baby that is meant for you just isn't ready yet!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year…
~Robyn (Jersey Girl)


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The RS1 protein (gene RSC1A1) participates in regulation of Na+-D-glucose cotransporter SGLT1 and some other solute carriers. In subconfluent LLC-PK1 cells, RS1 inhibits release of SGLT1 from the trans-Golgi network and transcription of SGLT1. In subconfluent cells, RS1 is localized in the nucleus and the cytoplasm whereas confluent cells contain predominantly cytoplasmic RS1. In the present study, the mechanism and regulation of confluence-dependent nuclear location of RS1 was investigated. Confluence dependent nuclear location of RS1 was shown to be regulated by the cell cycle. A nuclear shuttling signal (NS) in pRS1 was identified that ensures confluence-dependent distribution of pRS1 and comprises nuclear localization signal (NLS) and nuclear export signal (NES). The NLS and NES of RS1 mediate translocation into and out of the nucleus via importin ß1 and CRM1, respectively, and the nuclear/cytoplasmic distribution of the RS1 protein is determined by the nuclear export activity. The adjacent protein kinase C (PKC) phosphorylation site at serine 370 of pRS1 was shown to control nuclear localization driven by NS and is necessary for the differential localization of RS1 in quiescent versus proliferating cells. Basing on the data of site-directed mutagenesis, PKC activation experiments and mass spectrometry analysis of RS1 phosphorylation, the following model of the regulation of RS1 nuclear location in LLC-PK1 cells was proposed. In subconfluent cells, RS1 is actively imported into the nucleus whereas nuclear export of RS1 is not active leading to accumulation of RS1 in the nucleus. After confluence, phosphorylation of serine 370 of pRS1 by PKC takes place leading to enhancement of RS1 nuclear export and predominantly cytoplasmic distribution of the protein in the confluent cells. The confluence-dependent regulation of RS1 localization may control SGLT1 expression during regeneration of enterocytes in small intestine and during regeneration of renal tubular cells after hypoxemic stress. Moreover, the gene expression profiling of mouse embryonic fibroblasts with RS1-/- genotype suggests that transcriptional regulation by RS1 might be important for the cell cycle and cell division. Since RS1 localization depends on the cell cycle, RS1 might play a role in the regulation of the solute carriers during specific phases of the cell cycle.


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Former Strikeforce heavyweight Brett Rogers (11-3) isn't yet in the clear, but he is again able to see his family.
In a Monday ruling in Dakota County, Minn., judge Rex Stacey modified a previously-issued no-contact order, allowing Rogers to contact his wife, Tiuana Rogers, via phone, email and text, as well as allowing the heavyweight to speak with his children and to meet with his family for counseling.
Rogers' attorney, Murad M. Mohammad, believes the move is a positive sign as he and his client prepare for an Aug. 29 settlement conference.
"We are pleased with the progress we are making in Brett Rogers' case," Mohammad told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "The no-contact order with his wife was modified to allow contact, and his wife and kids are happy to know dad will be back soon. After Monday's hearing, we are even more confident that Brett will be vindicated and that his life and family will be back together."
Rogers was charged with three felonies and one gross misdemeanor him following an alleged June 26 altercation in Apple Valley, Minn., with his wife. Rogers, who in June competed in the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix, allegedly strangled and punched his wife after reportedly admitting to drinking earlier in the night.
Following his arrest, Rogers was released from Strikeforce. However, the slugger has maintained his innocence throughout the legal process.
If a settlement is not reached in August, Rogers will face trial in September.
As MMAWeekly.com first reported, Rogers and his family were also recently issued a restraining order by a neighboring family. However, Mohammad said the incidents are unrelated and the new civil order has no bearing on Rogers' criminal charges.
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Getting Around Our Campuses
Can't get to campus? Go on a virtual tour of the academic buildings, housing and beautiful surrounding areas. While you're there, check out the student blogs to get a feel for life on campus.Below are links to maps of the main campuses.
University of Alaska Anchorage
All prospective students and their guests are welcome to visit our campus anytime during the year (yes, even in the winter). Whether you are new to Alaska or Anchorage, visiting, or born and raised here, we invite you to join us for a campus tour guided by a current UAA student. Take this opportunity and see for yourself why it's great to be a Seawolf!
University of Alaska Fairbanks
The UAF virtual tour lets you visit the academic buildings, the fine arts complex, UA Museum of the North, various research facilities and other locations that make this campus beautifully unique. If you visit, pack a Frisbee and tour the campus while playing on the 18 hole disc golf course.
University of Alaska Southeast
The next best thing to a campus visit is to explore UAS virtually! By selecting the Juneau Campus Virtual Tour, a pop-up window will appear with the tour beginning on a campus map. Once a location is selected, the images are navigable, allowing you to explore at your own pace.


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Trader Joe's Frozen Steelcut Oatmeal Might Change Your Life
"Frozen steelcut oatmeal—three words you never thought you'd hear together—and it's ready in less than three minutes."
You have to respect Trader Joe's for addressing such an important issue: that steelcut oatmeal takes forever to cook. Sometimes up to 45 minutes, it's just too long to justify outside of a weekend breakfast luxury. Sure there are shortcuts like the overnight soaking method, but sometimes you fall asleep and forget.
First Joe came out with Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats. A great product. It comes in a cylindrical container with a plastic lid and allows you to get your steelcut on—either via the stovetop or microwave—in just eight minutes. But wait. Joe has really outdone himself here. He made frozen steelcut oatmeal—three words you never thought you'd hear together—and it's ready in less than three minutes.
Cruising the freezer section, I wasn't expecting to see my pal oatmeal hanging out next to the lime popsicles. Aren't you supposed to be in the cereal aisle next to all your fibrous friends?* But there it was in a box.
* Now, if they start putting popsicles in the cereal section, then we have a problem.
For $1.59 you get two plastic-wrapped hockey pucks of cooked-then-frozen steelcut oatmeal. Hard as a rock, they go into a bowl and into the microwave for two minutes on high. Then there's a brief pause for stirring (*stir motion) and back in they go for another minute or so.
Bam. Done. Steelcut oatmeal. And really, it doesn't taste or look much different from the real deal.
So what's all the fuss over the steelcut? Why is it so superior to the normal oat flakes? It's oatmeal at its best. It's how every bowl of oatmeal would taste if we all had an extra 45 minutes to kill. It's what I feed people when they scowl at the mention of oatmeal. It has a nutty texture (kind of like risotto) that pops in your mouth and doesn't turn into a pile of soupy glop. It feels more substantial. More of a meal.
This one is sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, but doesn't taste candy-sweet. And the ingredients keep it real: water, steel cut oats, brown sugar, maple syrup, rolled oats, and salt. Nothing you can't pronounce, so you still feel wholesome eating it. And like all oatmeal scenarios, the real fun comes in doctoring it up (try dried cherries or roasted apples).
My next thought bubble: what if you made a batch of steelcut oatmeal yourself, then divvied it up into an ice cube tray. Depending on your hunger levels, you could go for a couple cubes, or like six. Zap them in the microwave, and there you have it. Oatmealsicles, anyone? Is reheating frozen oatmeal the next big thing in the oatmeal world?
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- D.C.: Oatmeal Brûlée from Sweetgreen »
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- Baked Oatmeal »
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Objective: analysis of trends in retailing and in the consumer market, structured description, comparative analysis, monitoring of investments and organic growth dynamics, ranking of operational and financial indicators of more than 200 major FMCG chains in Russia.
We recommend: The analytical database "700 FMCG retail chains of Russia" to model effective interaction between suppliers, service companies and FMCG chains and to conduct comparative analysis and benchmarking. The research "Shopping centers in 27 cities and regions of Russia. Trends 2014. Forecast up to 2017", Geoatlases "Shopping centers and FMCG and DIY hypermarkets of Moscow and Moscow region" and "Shopping centers and FMCG and DIY hypermarkets of St. Petersburg and Leningrad region" to model effective interaction between developers and landlords. To obtain the Presentation on Russian FMCG market, please send an inquiry HERE.
Research use: benchmarking, analysis of competitors and partners, marketing and strategic planning, searching for customers and partners, preparation for negotiations with retail chains.
Time framework: Dynamics (market capacity and dynamics) from 2007. Operational and financial indicators of largest FMCG chains from 2011. Results of 2014-2015 and February 2016. Forecast for 2016 (retail market capacity and dynamics, consumer incomes, strategy and plans of the largest FMCG chains).
Publication deadline: February 2016 (the previous version was published in the December 2015).
Key market figures: the retail market capacity in Russia in 2015 exceeded RUB 27.5 tn (inclusive of VAT). The food products sales reached RUB 13.4 tn (inclusive of VAT). 700 described FMCG retail chains (including specialized ones and stores at gas filling stations), account for 50% of food retail turnover in Russia. The share of 10 FMCG largest retail chains comes to more than 24% of food retail.
To obtain Demo-version of the presentation "Russian consumer market and
FMCG retail chains rating", please send an inquire HERE.
Research preferences: Monthly analysis and structured description of the consumer market. Most important events in food retail, including governmental regulation (new legislative acts and initiatives). Monthly monitoring of more than 200 largest FMCG chains (corporative events, operational, financial and investment activity).
Resources: 300 man-day (around RUB 1,5 m).
Structure and objectives by sections:
Rating of FMCG retail chains of Russia
Operational results of 150 largest FMCG chains by formats: stores number and selling space dynamics (hypermarket, supermarket, discounter, convenience store). The most significant stores opening and closing. Ratings by number, selling space, revenue of TOP 50 FMCG chains in Russia (with over RUB 10 bn in revenue in 2014), selling space growth structure and dynamics by chains and formats.
Section I. Retail trends and development in Russia
Macroeconomic retail: turnover and money supply dynamics, turnover forecast. Leading indicator of retail development. Governmental regulation of retail. Structure of retail turnover by businesses types. Regional structure of retail turnover. Food market inflation. Incomes and expenditures of population. Monetary policy. Consumer expectations and confidence of population
Section II. Key events for FMCG retail in Russia
Important events for FMCG retailers in Russia. Expert assessment of the Russian market by INFOLine's specialists. Case – operational and analytical information on vital questions.
Section III. Key events and plans of major FMCG chains
Current information on largest FMCG retail chains in Russia: strategy and plans, results and forecasts, investments, stores opening and closing, stores opening February 2016, new formats development, A&M, resignations and appointments, logistics, private label , interaction with consumers and suppliers, corporative events, top management and contact information.
Experience and preferences: Since 2005 INFOLine IA conducts custom-made researches and publishes enterprising research reports on FMCG retail industry and consumer market. Our regular clients and partners are more than 30 FMCG retail chains (incl. the market leaders Magnit, X5 Retail Group, Auchan, DIXY, Metro cash&carry, Lenta, O'KEY, Sedmoi Kontinent, Bahetle, Aniks), more than 100 producers and suppliers (Procter&Gamble, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, SABMiller, Fazer, Mars, Henkel, UNICONF and many others), distributors (GC Megapolis), financial companies (Financial Corporation URALSIB, MDM Bank, VTB Capital) and service companies (GC Service Plus, Wincor-nixdorf). The rating of the largest FMCG retailers in Russia is annually published in the leading Russian mass media. The rating is the most authoritative and quotable research report on FMCG market in Russia. Moreover, INFOLine IA has the unique capacity and profound experience in conducting researches on other retail industries and consumer markets (DIY, Non-Food), on real estate market and geomarketing.
Please, send an inquiry HERE for the information needs questionnaire and the list of complete Researches or other information products prepared by INFOLine IA. To inquire a brief version of the Research free of charge please, fill in the questionnaire.
Research methods and data sources
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Russian retail, its conditions and prospects. Report from analytic session of INFOLine
About Russian consumer market and FMCG retail chains rating
Rating of FMCG retail chains of Russia
TOP 150 FMCG chains performance
Rating of FMCG retail chains by number of stores
Rating of FMCG retail chains by selling space
Rating of FMCG retail chains by net sales
Section I. Retail trends and development in Russia
Macroeconomic retail indicators
Main indicators of retail development
Government regulation of retailing
Structure of retail turnover by the category of products
Structure of retail turnover by the category of retailer
Regional structure of retail turnover
Food market inflation
Consumer incomes and expenditures
Consumer expectations and confidence index
Section II. Key events for FMCG retail in Russia
On Prolongation of Counter-Sanctions Restricting Food Product Supplies from the EU, the USA and Some Other Countries
Mutual relations with Turkey
Roskachestvo activities
IA INFOLine activities
Section III. Key events and plans of major FMCG chains
Magnit, PJSC / Magnit, Magnit Semeiniy, Magnit Cosmetic
Magnit, PJSC / Magnit, Magnit Semeiniy, Magnit Cosmetic chains
Magnit, PJSC / Magnit Cosmetic
X5 Retail Group N.V. V." (TH Perekrestok, CJSC) / Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, Karusel, Kopeika and Perekrestok Express, Perekrestok Hyper
X5 Retail Group N. V. /Pyaterochka
X5 Retail Group N.V. V." (TH Perekrestok, CJSC) / Perekrestok
X5 Retail Group N. V." (Express-Retail, LLC) / Perekrestok Express, Citymag, Kopeika
X5 Retail Group N.V. V." (TH Perekrestok, CJSC) / Karusel, Perekrestok Hyper
X5 Retail Group N.V. V." (e5.ru , LLC) / E5.RU (doesn't work since January 1, 2015)
Auchan Groupe / Auchan, Auchan-City, Nasha Radug, Kazhdy Den, Atac and V shage ot Vas
Auchan LLC / Auchan, Auchan-City, Nasha Raduga, Kazhdy Den
Auchan, LLC / Nasha Raduga
Atac, LLC / Atac, V shage ot Vas
Metro Group / METRO, METRO Punct, real,-
METRO Cash&Carry, LLC / METRO, METRO Punct
METRO Cash&Carry, LLC / Fasol
GC DIXY (DIXY Group, PC) / DIXY retail chain, Megamart, Minimart, Viktoria-kvartal, Deshevo, Victoria, Cash
GK DIXY (DIXY Group, PC) / DIXY, Megamart, Minimart
DIXY GC (Victoriya Baltiya, LLC) / Victoria, Kvartal, Deshevo
Lenta, LLC / Lenta Cash&Carry
Fresh Market LLC / DA! chain
Sedmoi Kontinent, JSC / Sedmoi Kontinent, NASH


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Villar day to day with sprained left thumb
HOUSTON -- As if the Astros' night wasn't already in a spiral during a 15-10 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday, shortstop Jonathan Villar added to the misery when he left the game during the sixth inning with a sprained left thumb.
According to Villar, he will miss two days with the injury, though the Astros do have Thursday off.
The speedy rookie fell awkwardly onto his glove hand while trying to stop a ball up the middle hit by David Ortiz from reaching the outfield before getting up and committing an error on the throw home as Shane Victorino came around to score.
However, manager Bo Porter said the rookie had actually injured the thumb when he was caught stealing at third base during the fourth inning.
"He did it on a slide into third base, so it was sore when we went out to talk to him [in the sixth]," Porter said. "We took him out to try to get the soreness under control and treat it. It was already bothering him at that point."
Porter had not yet met with trainers regarding Villar's status before speaking to the media following the loss.
Villar said after the game that the injury "isn't serious" and moved the thumb normally -- he was noticeabl favoring it -- to try and prove it.
"Listen to the trainers and maybe come back and take some batting in the cage tomorrow," Villar said of the plan going forward. "Take some ground balls and test it and see if [I] can put pressure on it."
Villar was 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored before his departure. He also stole a base but was caught stealing on his other attempt. He now has 10 steals in 15 games.
Jake Elmore replaced Villar at short, the first time anyone else has played the position since the Dominican Republic native was called up July 22. Elmore was an adequate substitution at the plate, lacing a solo homer in the eighth inning.
Villar's exit coincided with the Astros' demise in the game, as Houston surrendered five runs in the sixth inning after already squandering 5-0 and 7-3 leads.


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I am always interested in buying ANYTHING from the American Civil War... Guns, Swords, Civil War Muskets, Knives, Uniforms, Flags, Medals, Badges, Diaries, Letters, Autographs, Buttons, photographs, tintypes, daguerreotypes, Insignia, Camp Items, Battlefield Relics, canteens, Drums, Etc... Call 419-842-1863 and ask for Dave W Taylor, or
click here to send an e-mail. (firstname.lastname@example.com)
I have been a buyer and collector of Civil War relics since the early 1970s, and have been a full time dealer in such antiques for thirty years. If you are looking for a Gun, Sword, Knife, Uniform, or Flag,... Medal, Badge, diary, photograph, daguerreotype, tintype... Please call, write or email me.
I also deal in historical letters, as well as autographs of historical figures, and military leaders. We generally have on hand photos and/or autographs of many of the famous military and polictical leaders of the 1860s period including Lincoln, Lee, Grant, Sheridan, Sherman, etc...
Some of the equipment you will find for sale in my catalogs includes canteens, drums, belt buckles, leather gear, cartridge boxes, cloth items, images, paper and documents, weapons, antique Colt and Remington revolvers, and a wide variety of related items... The catalogs are generally 50 to 60 pages long, color photo illustrated, and items well described.
And if you have items you wish to sell... remember I'll BUY ANYTHING and pay top prices for good clean material!
If you have something to sell please call to get my price.
I have been a collector and dealer , buying and selling military items from the period 1861 to 1865 for over 30 years. It is my passion. Feel free to call or email If you have questions about artifacts or relics... anything from the War Between the States please call. I'll be happy to give you a free appraisal for authenticity if you can send pictures by email.
Confederate artifacts are actively sought. If you have any Confederate material please call to let us know, as the Southern material from the period 1861 to 1865 is the most valuable and desirable material to the advanced collector. The most sought after Confederate items are belt buckles, swords, coats, and photographs. If you desire an appraisal of your antiques this can be arranged also. Appraisals for authenticity are free, appraisals for monetary value are executed on a fee basis. It is best if you are able to send a jpg picture to us by email. If you would like to receive a copy of our photo illustrated mail order catalog please call or email. We carry a full selection of original antique belts, buckles, cartridge boxes, cap boxes, bayonets, guns, muskets, carbines, rifles, buttons, camp and personal items, flags, drums, uniforms, coats, hats, caps, trousers, knapsacks, haversacks, swords, sabers, bowie knives, daggers, boots, shoes, medals, badges, insignia, shoulder straps, canteens, battlefield relics, artifacts, GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) items and badges, letters, diaries, autographs, photographs, photos, daguerreotypes, tintypes, ambrotypes, CDV photos, carte de visite photos etc.......... I generally say that if I don't have it on hand I can probably find it for you.
Please feel free to email me and I'll be happy to tell you what I know about your item. I can appraise your item best by viewing jpg pictures. There is no charge for a verbal or email "appraisal for authenticity"... Written appraisals for value are available on a fee basis. You may also call me or write me an old fashioned letter here..
Dave Taylor/Civil War Antiques
P.O. Box 87
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
(419) 842-1863 weekdays eastern time, or (419) 351-3940 evenings.
The purpose of this page is to bring together buyers of and sellers of relics & artifacts, and to exchange information and data on these items.


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About us
KLUB Rekreáció – All You Can Move SportPass
The "Klub Rekreáció Sport és Rendezvényszervező Iroda", distributor of the ALL YOU CAN MOVE SportPass was established in 1999. Our first product, the "Rekreációs Kártya" (Recreational Card) was created in the same year on the principle to face the 21th century's challenges. It is the only SportPass in the world to offer our clients unlimited access to sports facilities like fitness clubs, swimming pools, saunas and other sport centers. Our service still stands out as unique.
We started the distribution of our product, and our first contract was signed.
We formed our program as it could be integrated either in an existing benefit system and either in a newly formed system. As a result in 2010 more than 100 employers has joined the ALL YOU CAN MOVE SportPass program with more than 6500 employees enjoying the advantages of the AYCM SportPass.
The Schneider family sold 50% of their share to an investment group. The new owner started to use the SAP Governance Model.
The New Year brings many changes in the history of the ALL YOU CAN MOVE SportPass. From January 2011 the service becomes a nationwide including 73 sports available facilities in Budapest and overall 100 sports facilities in the entire country. The "1 AYCM SportPass = 100 sports facilities" phrase is going to make sense.
The number of our Club Members has grown over 10.000 persons, and we have more than 200 partner companies.
Several new changes have been made: we moved to a bigger office to give you a faster and more comfortable service. We updated our website, where a facility finder is helping our customers to find the right sports facility. Our Club Members can now conclude an agreement and pay online. Last but not least our service has grew with 60 new facilities (several new squash courts, swimming pools, skate rinks, gyms), so our Club Members can access to 180 sports facilities across the country. More than 15.000 active Club Members are using the All You Can Move SportPass.
We have more than 300 sports facilities across the country. We have upgraded our website, and we created our new Customer Interface (Ügyfélkapu), making available to our customers to follow their account, conclude an agreement, manage their invoices online. The number of our staff has grown for a faster and more comfortable service. Now 20 persons are working at our office to make the All You Can Move SportPass service smooth. The number of partner companies has grown to 550, mostly with medium- and large-sized enterprises, banks, insurance companies. We have more than 22.500 Club Members. Our website, the allyoucanmove.hu has won the Website of the year award in the creative solutions category.
We celebrate our 15th anniversary. We started our Loyalty Program to reward our most loyal customers. We continue to build our brand. In February we joined to the MobilTárca program in partnership with OTP Bank, MasterCard, Magyar Telekom, Vodafone, Telenor, SuperShop and InterTicket, making the ALL YOU CAN Move SportPass available on NFC capable smartphones. The AYCM's own software company made the programing of the NFC entry system, giving the possibility to enter 11 sports facilities with smartphone.
The "Klub Rekreáció Sport és Rendezvényszervező Iroda" (Club Recreation Sport and Event Organizer Office) is giving HR solutions in sport and leisure fields to the Employers since 1999 as an outsourcing company. Our ALL YOU CAN MOVE SportPass service can be paid either through the cafeteria plan, or it may even be paid individually.
Our leading product, the AYCM SportPass is the 21st century's HR solution. The AYCM SportPass is a complex package which can be integrated in the existing or newly planned Cafeteria Plan giving the employees unlimited access to hundreds of different sports facilities (including fitness rooms, swimming pools, boxing gyms, yoga studios, climbing rooms, athletics fields, dancing centers, skating rinks, golf courses, squash courts, pole dancing rooms, etc.). The ALL YOU CAN MOVE SportPass program is only reachable through the Employer, giving a preferential sporting and health preservation possibility.
Our company has won the MAGYAR BRANDS 2014 Award.
Schneider Balázs, our CEO became one of Hungary's ICON (Magyarország Példaképe).
Regarding to the GFK Hungária research, the ALL YOU CAN MOVE SportPass brand has 100% popularity and satisfaction within their customers..
The AYCM SportPass has won both SuperBrands and Bussiness SuperBrands Awards and the KLUB Rekreáció Kft., provider of the ALL YOU CAN MOVE has gained the best "A" financial qualification from Opten. The number of our Club Members has risen to 25000 who are using their multifunctional AYCM SportPass in more than 450 sports facilities.
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