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by Rosalind
November 11th, 2014
Free International Shipping and Stickers for Winter!
We're just three weeks in to autumn, but we're already preparing for the December holidays! Why? Because we're offering free USPS First Class International Shipping until the end of November! This way our friends overseas can order holiday socks in time for them to travel and make it through customs, while enjoying the same free shipping that US residents enjoy all year round!
Of course, this means we've released our winter logo stickers early this year, for inclusion with holiday orders!
Our holiday logo lady is enjoying some hot cocoa while getting cozy in Peppermint Spiral Cotton OTKs to match the candy border, with Long Cuffable Leg Warmers layered over them for even more coziness!
Our winter logo sticker is sporting the same sock and legwarmer combo, only in different colors. She holds a snowglobe, and inside of that snowglobe is another logo lady, who is holding another snowglobe…. perhaps containing another logo lady?
To obtain a sticker of your very own, just leave an order note requesting either a holiday or winter logo sticker when you place your order!
by Rosalind
November 5th, 2014
Fun With Shipping
One of the things we're known for here at Sock Dreams is our super-fast shipping: people are most often surprised by the speed of our free domestic option. It does help that we ship all of your orders –with a few exceptions– within 24 hours, but if we're being completely honest with you, USPS deserves most of the credit for getting your socks across the country (and sometimes to the bottom of the Grand Canyon via mule), usually within two or three days! As we're heading into our busiest season, I interviewed Shipper Ryan, who specializes in our domestic shipping, but knows quite a bit about all of it. Because he is both hilarious and paranoid about being misquoted, we present you with his responses, verbatim:
Rosalind: I know that USPS really goes above and beyond with some of the more remote locations that they deliver to… can you give us some interesting examples of this?
Ryan: USPS certainly does deliver mail to some faraway places, but to give our most exciting examples of the remote reaches our packages can go, we have to bring up the US Military. Working in partnership with USPS, military mail going to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses can end up in some off the wall places. We've sent packages to Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan (near zones of conflict), and to Aircraft Carriers in the middle of an ocean, but if I were to choose the most remote place our socks have been worn, that's a no brainer. We have sent a number of orders over the years to McMurdo Station on the Northern edge of Antarctica. I know, I know, all edges of Antarctica are Northern. McMurdo happens to be nearest Tasmania and New Zealand on a Map. And the best part of these locations is that they are technically Domestic Addresses and, as such, qualify for our free shipping. So there is no reason you shouldn't send socks to personnel that are overseas!
Rosalind: What is the most exciting (domestic or otherwise) location we've shipped to, in your opinion?
Ryan: There is one street that comes to mind, here in America, and that is "1 Infinite Loop". We have a couple of customers who order from there and we always give an excited Whoop of jealousy whenever one comes, as we're all big nerds who wish we were cool enough to live on "1 Infinite Loop". Tech heads will recognize the address as the street that encircles Apple's HQ.
Rosalind: Here in the states we pretty much have a number and a street for an address. Can you explain some of the different ways that other countries do addresses?
Ryan: Almost every country we ship to has similar address elements to what we do in the states, though they may be arranged differently. Many European countries, for instance, put there Postal Code before the City. Some stand out exceptions off of the top of my head would be Spain and Puerto Rico, which have similar addressing styles that include a dearth of information when compared to domestic addresses. Though we can verify the addresses as properly formatted for the country they are going to, we usually have to move information around so USPS recognizes them as addresses they can ship to. Ireland is another standout, as most [addresses] do not have postal codes, instead using the destination county, and some do not have street addresses. These last always give us a chuckle, as we cannot be certain if the package is going to a business or a landmark. We just assume that the destinations are small enough or the mail carriers are so awesome, that they just know where these packages are intended to be delivered. But I like to think that a certain percentage of Magic is used for the delivery of our Ireland-bound orders.
Rosalind: What is the funniest thing about shipping? Are there even funny things about it?
Ryan: Answering unexpected interview questions. Oh, and all of the Puns!
And there we have it! From Antarctica to puns, our shipping department has seen it all. While we're on the subject, you might have noticed that we're offering free airmail international shipping until the end of November, so even if your friends overseas aren't in the military or conducting research in Antarctica, there's no reason not to send them some socks this month!
by Rae
October 28th, 2014
Dreamer Dress Up Finalists
Last month we announced our new monthly contest, Dreamer Dress Up. Our first challenge to you was to create a Halloween costume which featured some of our socks, or accessories. We had a lot of amazing entries. They were so good, in fact, that we had to share our ten finalists with all of you!
These first three finalists are looking spectacular in shades of red. Malia McCollister, a former ballet dancer, used the Puffy Chiffon Mini Petticoat to give her Firebird costume the right flare. Elizabeth Hedrick used tons of layers to make her pirate queen costume come alive, including a Mid-Length Petticoat, Ruffle Striped OTKs, and Flapper Buttoned Sock Garters. Yoko Mizuhara, our next finalist, modified her Solid Opaque Thigh Highs for her Bombshell Harley Quinn costume, and is a huge advocate of It Stays! Body Adhesive.
Our next two finalists are rocking the steam-punk look. Brianna Clarke is ready for a Victorian Air Ship ride in her Solid Over the Knee Stockings and her Extra Long Simply Adjustable Sock Garters. Amy Robinson made some creative edits to her Solid Opaque Thigh Highs, which she keeps held high with her Double Grip Clips.
We loved Cindy Dulay's portrayal of Mary Sanderson, the middle sister from the movie Hocus Pocus. She is using the plus sized Striped Over the Knee stockings to keep her witchy legs warm. And speaking of needing to stay warm, our next entrant, known only as Pixi Faery, is staying snuggley by layering rust colored Long Cuffable Scrunchable Socks and Dark Brown Knees.
And now for our three winners, who will each receive a $30 Sock Dreams Gift Card!
In her portrayal of the Queen of the Rainbow Goblins, Joyce Churchia created her own sleeves using Rainbow Knee High socks and Cotton Overknees, and completed her outfit with Vertical Rainbow Fishnet Tights. Kathleen Weaver is clearly excited about her Peter Pan costume, and so were we! She is wearing the ever popular Long Cuffable Scrunchable Socks in olive. Our final winner, and perhaps our favorite, is Sara Bielaczyc. How adorable is she in her purple Chevron Sleeves and green and plum Super Stripe Knee Highs?
We want to congratulate all of our finalists. And to do that, we decided to throw in a bonus. We are giving each of them 10% off their next purchase! Feeling a bit jealous? Click here to find out how you can enter November's Dreamer Dress Up contest. And don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter to see who will win next time!
by Zaffie
October 8th, 2014
Halloween Shipping + Seasonal Stickers!
Are you all stocked up for Halloween? Well, if you're like us, you've been ready to go since November 1st of 2013. But for those of you still scrambling to get your leg wear together, we have some Shipping dates that will help you plan your purchases!
•Free/First Class: 5-9 days estimated shipping time (not guaranteed) – order by the 21st
•Priority Mail: 3-5 days estimated shipping time (not guaranteed) – order by the 25th
•Priority Express Mail: 1-2 days, guaranteed – order by the morning of the 29th
While you're at it, make sure you request one of our spooky Halloween stickers, featuring our logo as the wickedest of witches.
Grab one up before some teenager and their dog drops a house on her!
If witches aren't your thing, we have a lovely Autumn sticker for you to choose as well. Just let us know your preference and we will include one in your order.
by Rosalind
September 30th, 2014
The Sad Tale of Some Very Good Leg Warmers
Those of you who have been shopping with us for a while might have found out about our ZAP! section by now. If not, it's where we put items which have been discontinued by their suppliers until they sell out, never to return (though on occasion we're pleasantly surprised by items making a come-back). Sometimes we're very nearly out of the item in question by the time we find out it's not coming back, but sometimes we get one last chance at it….
The Super Chic Cabled Leg Warmers first came across our conference room table two years ago, as Sakura of Tabbisocks was showing us their fall line. We were immediately in awe of them — finally the chunky cables we'd been dreaming of had arrived! I remember thinking they looked just like a classic Irish fisherman's sweater, but until recently we didn't know just how accurate that was!
We recently received word that these will not be going forward, so of course we immediately bought up the last of their stock, even though white is the only remaining color. Sadly, we didn't even realize how unique these really are until they were already on their way out.
At it turns out, every pair of these leg warmers that we ever carried was knitted by one man, who had figured out how to make leg warmers on a sweater knitting machine. They look and feel like rustic sweaters, because they're basically augmented sweater sleeves! Sadly this year the man who figured out how to make them retired, and was unable to find an apprentice before doing so.
To be perfectly clear, Nara (AKA Sock City), Japan is a town which has been devoted to sock making for over a century. It's where they make the amazing toe socks with the hand woven seams that don't rub your feet the wrong way. The people who work in the 200 sock factories of Nara are considered artisans within the industry. We think it's pretty telling of the amount of time and skill that went into making these, that in a city full of dedicated sock makers, nobody could be found to take on this endeavor.
And so it is with a heavy heart that we offer you the last of these amazing, sweatery leg warmers. We hope that when you wear yours, you will think of the anonymous sock genius who single-handedly made them possible. We think they're even more amazing once you know their story!
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October 10th, 2012, 05:57 AM #1
Do you write on your phone?
I got a Samsung Galaxy Note in March and I love it. This is the only time I've said this about a phone (ummm phablet).
Anyone else feel this way?
I've written approximately 40 pages of a new novel on here and previously another 40 pages and a previous novel at 150 pages were written on a netbook and my current experience with the phone is way better.
Granted there are some drawbacks. For instance I'll have to edit on a desktop but that was true of the netbook too. Also this very website isn't very phone friendly. Posting here might result in poor grammar because I can't scroll left or right when "inside" this "box"
Anyway, I'd love to hear about other experiences in regards to writing on alternative devices.
I'll also recommend the apps I currently use for writing and would like to hear about others:
Polaris office (with my stylus and handwriting recognition)
Mindjet (For planning out my series)
Pocket (because I do tonnes of research and wikipedia has a max number of saved pages while pocket does not)
October 10th, 2012, 02:23 PM #2
That, my friend, is blasphemy.
I meant the phone part, not a keyboard-enabled device like a netbook, so apologies for the jibe.
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I'm curious to know what you disliked about your netbook that made you do your editing on your desktop. I use a netbook for all my writing. True, with only 1G of memory it has only 1/4 the power of most larger laptops and desktops. However, it has the same sized harddrive so I'm not pulling stuff off and putting other stuff on when I switch between projects. Frankly, I love my netbook! It's small size makes for easy transport and storage in my tiny locker at work. A full laptop might fit, but barely. With my netbook I have lots of room leftover and I'm not worried about putting something heavy on top of its screen.
I did find it difficult for the first few months as I had trouble with playing music or watching youtube videos. But eventually I learned that those things are not what the netbook was built for. If a person tries to do that and then doesn't like it, well, then they are using the wrong product. However, that still doesn't answer my question regarding your need to edit on another device. What software do you use? I use MS Word 2007. Does everything I need it to.
October 10th, 2012, 05:11 PM #4
I have Evernote on my iPhone which is a great piece of note-keeping/word-processing kit. I think it was very cheap as well...
and the elephant app
October 10th, 2012, 07:30 PM #5
Now that's incredible. I don't have the patience to write on my phone, nor would I ever find it appropriate! I need to be in a distraction free environment. That means I always have the time to write on the computer. Kudos to those that can do it otherwise!
October 11th, 2012, 05:20 AM #6
I used to have an HP iPAQ with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard and MS Word Mobile on it which was absolutely superb for writing in coffee shops, taxis, on the train etc. I can't get on with typing on a touchscreen though.
October 11th, 2012, 08:08 AM #7
I discovered that this website really is not friendly to smartphones (even phablets) at all, so I had to wait until I was home to reply.
Blasphemy? :P
I really do prefer the phone to my netbook.
What I don't like about the netbook:
Trackpad instead of mouse (the phone has a stylus which is way better)
It only had an old version of Open Office so the files could only save up to word 2007
It didn't fit in a pocket (and really needed a table of some sort to write on, the phone can go anywhere)
Its battery life was only an hour (the phone gets a good 5 hours of writing)
Haven't used evernote. I don't know much about it. I use Polaris Office, Mindjet and Pocket (mostly for wikipedia)
I find it's just like writing with paper and pen, but way more convenient because I don't have to type it all out again (something I'd be loath to do).
I was never the type to stick with old technology (like many writers who have that old typewriter [I think I hate typewriters]). I like word processors and now I have a truly mobile one.
That would have been something I'd have considered when it first came out, but I held back because I didn't feel keyboards on any type of phone would be worth writing on. The stylus with my phone is what clinched the deal.
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My fingers are too fat for my iPhone screen. Maybe if I had a bigger screen and a touch-keyboard with buttons the size of grapes, then, yeah, I might use my phone to write. Maybe. Gotta use whatever works for you. If writing on the phone gets your projects finished, then more power to ya!
October 12th, 2012, 12:03 PM #9
The iPAQ was brilliant, I could pretty much touch-type on that thing! I kept it till it literally fell apart, and I still miss it (for writing – sadly it was utter carp as a phone which is probably why we don't make them any more!)
October 12th, 2012, 04:32 PM #10
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October 12th, 2012, 09:24 PM #12
I don't have a smart phone. Just a landline. I dumped my cell phone a couple of years back and I've never regretted it. If I'm out and I need to write something it goes in my moleskine.
October 12th, 2012, 11:52 PM #13
Ahh fair enough. I need to write away from home a lot and in places where I can't use a laptop or netbook. Since I'm working on a 100k+ word document I couldn't carry a moleskin that big, nor would I want to retype it all :P
Also I wouldn't want to have to go out and kill that many moles haha
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I live in New Jersey and I have my HD TV connected by just the coxial cable. I've had this set-up for almost 3 years now. I used to get the local tv channels in HD as 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 7.1, 9.1 and so on but this morning they are all gone. I get no channels with the .1 at the end. Also some channels like NBC would have 4.2, 4.3 that were not in HD and they are gone also. Anyone else expierence this? or at least know what is going on?
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Have you tried a rescan?
11-19-2010 08:39 PM - edited 11-19-2010 08:40 PM
I live in NJ also and had the same exact thing happen. I did what Comcast wants us to do and subscribe to HD. Now the problems gone except for my second set. You can scan all you want without any results.
The Comcast forum administrator has been informed, and asked to investigate.
Checking for answers.
11-22-2010 01:44 PM - edited 11-22-2010 01:46 PM
Today I had a tecnician replace all connectors,splitters and some wiring to bring my system up to date. I now have On Demand working. But it would not help me in getting back my HD local channels on my second set that i am using without a box.
Yeah re-scanning does nothing. I called comcast today and they said the only way to get the HD channels is to get a box for $6.00 per month. Exactly what channels this would enable me to get the person didn't know. She said I would get up to channel 199. But that doesnt make sense to me since I only have the basic expanded and only get up to 73 now. Oh well...
HD starts at 199
I live in PA - We have 2 high def tv's with qam tuners and have "extended basic". We can get all the local over the air channels like 22.1, 16.1 etc. Since hooking up to their little digital box, we get NO HDTV. None. Nada. Zip. So, I'm guessing it's an attempt at highjacking more money from us to get a HD box?? They MUST be scrambling those local channels. It seems like it should be illegal.
11-29-2010 12:42 PM - edited 11-29-2010 12:45 PM
The little DTA's were never intended for HDTV's, they were designed for older cable ready TV's to continue to receive the extended basic channels that were being removed from the analog tier.
There are workarounds to continue to receive the clear QAM HD channels. You need to add a splitter, a few coax jumpers and a A/B switch to switch between the DTA output and the direct coax cable.
The instructions are HERE
Some Comcast offices will supply the equipment to do this, in my area they told me to go to Radio Shack.
Your best HD experience is getting a full HD set top box at the additional monthly fee. That is what Comcast expects. Anything else gives you a limited amount of HD channels.
Jay thanks - I wonder why they gave us those little boxes then?? This stuff will drive you nuts - I'm not technologically challenged either! All these boxes, switches, etc... seem archiac?! Another thing - two of our TV's - one is a digital tv one is analog - aren't getting a picture now - they said WE need to get a "booster" - we have a booster - so now what - they aren't supplying enough power?? I think a part of the problem is that the Comcast reps don't know what they are doing - last time we tried the boxes - they claimed we'd get MORE HD channels - well HELLO - WHY didn't they tell us we needed the HIGH PRICED HD boxes??? I'm ready to just cancel the whole thing - too much aggrevation for the few hours a week (if that) that we watch TV.
I've notified the Comcast Corp team on your issues, and he will do what it takes to make it right.
Expect a update from the team in the next couple of days.
Jay - thanks - We were going to go back to the Comcast store at the mall (again) tonight. Should we not?
We have tried this box thing two times already and returned them. (because of losing our local HD channels). Now Comcast says we MUST have them or lose ALL our channels - so we did. I stopped in there last week, and got 2 little boxes and a wanted a bigger box (because I wanted OnDemand). They had big boxes but they were't "ready" - she said "we can send one to your house" and I said OKAY! - then she said "there's a charge" (why? it's not my fault they didn't have them ready) - and I told her we'd be back to pick it up. My husband went down yesterday, got the bigger box and more little ones (total 5 little boxes one big one) and we hooked them all up. Called as instructed, spent over an HOUR running up and downstairs to try to get them working. End result? Broken big box - WE have to go back there AGAIN to get ANOTHER box. Two of our other tv's aren't working all of a sudden - oh - we need to get ANOTHER booster. Why? They worked before the little boxes?! Today, when I turned on the tv's - ALL of them had NO channels - except channel 3!!! ... I am really at my wits end. And the website - you have to actually PRETEND you're going to buy a package to see how much the HDTV boxes cost. I would suggest that Comcast instruct their customer service people to ask questions of the customers, to find out what the customer is hoping to achieve. Not ONE person we spoke to said to lease the HD box (which is what - like $10 extra?). I am highly discouraged that Comcast doesn't support QAM tuners as well. Thanks for listening - Please advise if we should proceed to Comcast tonight, or remain in the twilight zone or what! Thanks!
11-29-2010 01:33 PM - edited 11-29-2010 01:59 PM
Dete will respond today. If you can please wait for instructions from him, as he will want to make it right and end your frustration.
It might be best for him to schedule a tech and check that everything is working properly.
I'll send him a email so he has visibility on it.
Thank you again!
wowie - I tried to access my comcast email (which I don't normally use) to see if there were responses and got this message:
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Please reference error code: 400.
okay - I got the email, but when I click on the link to see my response - I get that error message - I guess it's just a link back to this thread ..
11-29-2010 05:06 PM - edited 11-30-2010 10:36 AM
Thanks Jay -
Chris, I would like to have a tech out to investigate this. Please let me know a convenient time.
I have the same problem with the local HD channels on both my HDTV's. I also live in Central NJ. I have tried the re-scanning, the useless live chat, and called customer service. The only channel that I get is 7.1 ABC, all the other local channels say "No Signal". The CS rep told me to disconnect the coax cable and unplug the TV and wait five minutes then reassemble. This did nothing. I have Limited Basic Service and Expanded Service. Could someone please assist me? Thank you
When my local HD disappeared channel 7.1 was still there then one day later that also was gone.
My first post here was 11 days ago and haven't heard from anyone yet.
Thank you. I appreciate your fast response. If someone has to come to my home will they charge me?
We need to determine what the issue is first. If it is systemic, you will not be charged.
Apologies Mr. Gooch - someone will be contacting you today.
Thank you. I am retired and await contact.
hmm... Have you tried this website? http://www.silicondust.com/support/channels/ Just type in your zip and it should give you the QAM channel. Remember to change your provider on the next page to comcast from over the air. It's on the upper left.
The same thing would happen to me here in Houston but I didn't go through the trouble of getting boxes and cables or splitters. The channels will randomly change too so you might have to reference back to it.
Again, this is for just the regular local channels in HD with no receiver.
Hope this helps.
This has happened where I live also. I contacted customer service through live chat and they basically told me it was government mandated..... local HD channels gone except 10.1 the CBS affiliate. I have rescanned multiple times to no avail.
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This has happened where I live also. I contacted customer service through live chat and they basically told me it was government mandated..... local HD channels gone except 10.1 the CBS affiliate. I have rescanned multiple times to no avail.
I've asked that our Regional office look into this.
I received a message on my answering machine that someone would contact me today about this. Thank you.
I live in Carlisle, PA. I recently bought a small Hi-Def TV to use mostly as my computer monitor. I did hook it up with a splitter so I could use the small Comcast box, or straight from the cable. For a while I was able to get the local HD channels direct from the cable. Recently that stopped. I can no longer get the .1 channels, but can still get the rest as someone earlier noted. My understanding is that local HD channels are included with the Basic channel lineup. I also understand that all lineups include the basic channels. I would like to have the HD channels available, but I don't need the whole line of HD channels. I too would like to know why the local HD channels have bee eliminated.
Have the TV rescan for the missing channels. Comcast frequently moves the QAM channels around.
I have been rescanning for over a week now(both my hdtv's) Last night my son who also lost his hd local channels and lives about one quarter mile from me rescanned his tvs and got all the local hd channels back! Any ideas?? Comcast called today from corporate and basically, I was told that when I am using the AB switch to receive the hd local stations, I am actually receiving the signals through my TV or antenna and that comcast has nothing to do with those signals. She suggested I contact the TV stations to try and find out why I can no longer get them.....I will do that.
I think the corporate person gave you bad information, since the QAM signals are put on the cable by Comcast.
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I received a message on my answering machine that someone would contact me today about this. Thank you.
You're welcome!
fnmaurer wrote:
I have been rescanning for over a week now(both my hdtv's) Last night my son who also lost his hd local channels and lives about one quarter mile from me rescanned his tvs and got all the local hd channels back! Any ideas?? Comcast called today from corporate and basically, I was told that when I am using the AB switch to receive the hd local stations, I am actually receiving the signals through my TV or antenna and that comcast has nothing to do with those signals. She suggested I contact the TV stations to try and find out why I can no longer get them.....I will do that.
That is bad information - I will look into this and have someone follow-up with you.
12-16-2010 02:53 PM - edited 12-16-2010 02:54 PM
fnmaurer wrote:
I have been rescanning for over a week now(both my hdtv's) Last night my son who also lost his hd local channels and lives about one quarter mile from me rescanned his tvs and got all the local hd channels back! Any ideas?? Comcast called today from corporate and basically, I was told that when I am using the AB switch to receive the hd local stations, I am actually receiving the signals through my TV or antenna and that comcast has nothing to do with those signals. She suggested I contact the TV stations to try and find out why I can no longer get them.....I will do that.
We did look into this - we believe that the service may be trapped at the tap. Someone will be out either today to test that theory. Please keep me updated!
Were we able to take care of this for you.
Thank you. I noticed that this afternoon Comcast came and did "something" on the pole outside my house. Right after that, I noticed that I could now get channels on 14./15. and that is where the digital HD channels are. I have checked them out with the evening news broadcasts which of course are in HD. Every thing looks good. I have had premium stations for years and prior to the digital migration, 14 and 15 were Encore and Starz. Did what I have on the pole to receive those stations cause me not to be able to get the HD channels when they were moved? Once again, THANKS so Much !!!!
Dear Detreon,
You had someone from the internal office call my house from our initial complaint. I was impressed with the immediate response, unfortunately I was at my neighbors house at the time. They left a number with my husband to return the call. I did within the hour, left a message and have not heard anything back. She requested sending someone out to check the line at that time. Our channels look somewhat better or maybe I'm just getting use to an old analog picture. Still feel they are not as clear as there were or should be. Only channel that receives what was a .1 is channel 7 which is ABC network. Sure hoping you could help as two of our TV's are HDTV. The only analog TV we have now has the AB switch provided by Comcast and is working great after the second try at installing it. Thank you and am looking forward to resolving this once and for-all.
Let us take another look at this.
Congratulations you have been screwed by Comcast.
I had the exact same thing happen to me. Now to get the HD channels I had to buy the HD service $9.25 per month per box in my area. Now with the new box I can't get the non-hd channels.
I am about to pull the plug and put an antenna back on my roof.
You got it. It cost me $9.25 per month per box.
Now that I have the HD box I can get the NON-HD channels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so mad I am about to rip this stuff out and run over it.
Correction: "I can't (cannot) get the non HD channels!!!!!!
06-05-2011 06:17 PM - edited 06-05-2011 06:21 PM
Wait, youre saying if you get an hd box, you can no longer get the 4:3 channels some of which are not hd?
WTH? Im so sick and tired of this screwing thing comcast is doing to us, do they want customers or not!
And are the boxes as problematic as most, If so...this is unacceptable!
I was told by a corporate cust care call that this blocking hd channels was coming and the prev promise of getting them on limited was well temporary.
NOTE: Im a long time comcast customer who was previously quite happy, Once this change over happen and equip went down the toilet (faulty) things went from quirky to worse. Im now a very unhappy cust and once they have competition in my area Im gone. Just on principal, even if competitor has issues.
you can split the signal behind the box and have one input go to the box and the other go to the tv, or use an hd antenna to get them free uncompressed over the air. YOu can always upgrade to an hd box which most people have and have no problems. It seems if you are a low level comcast customer you really get nothing.
So splitting the signal from box wont screw up the box? I had so much trouble w/ my hd dvr I returned I wouldnt want to screw things up w/ a splitter.
Would the box be bothered by the splitter? It would be nice if I one could split it so one can record stuff, at some point tho' arent the sd channels going to gone? Wont they have digital equivalents So do the digital equiv' even when 4:3 run on hd box?
Thanks for input because I have a decision coming in near future.
A previous poster removed uneeded splitters and apparantly got the sd channels back w/ hd box.
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[Verse 1: T.I.]
I don't like sneak dissing and no weak niggas
I'm paid don't like cheap niggas
On the west side with chief keef nigga
That strong pat, we chief nigga
And we on og street nigga
You try me, we creep with a flip I pull up
On your block and we skeep niggas
Fuck boy be on up shit
That's why I don't need greek niggas
Say what's up and get gone, get shot at
You get blown
But all the dough that I'm get
Got the bitches on my job
Man I'm serious nigga no kid
I be grabbing hold of that guap
Catch me right now on the west side
Of Chi-town, go hunned
In the a town, I'm the king
Best bow down, one hunned
One hunned, you don't nigga
We gonna bitee
[Verse 2: Trey Songz]
These hoes be actin up
These niggas tryna hold me back
These dollars keep stackin up
And he keep bitches where he be at
I'm throwing singles, fuckin double yah make it triple
She looking lost she looking hurt we bustin like two pistols
I'm so the shit I was thinking I should make some tissue
If thats yo bitch when im done nigga just take her with you
Fuck niggas and they own motors
Fall back and get no closer
20 bottles comming to my table right now and them hoes doin what they all pose to
Dont stop pop that, pop that pussy like an automatic
My section jumpin like we got that bitch up on a matress
Her ass stretchin out dem jeans ahhh so elastic
I'm dope boy fresh like a nigga just came out da package
Fuck it doe, big bills buffalo
Niggas think dey fuckin raw but they all rubber though
Soft niggas suck a ho
I Lost niggas wear you go
Cause trigga one more liquor
Shot goes out to the poor niggas
And it ain't no diss man im on my shit member when I use to get like four figures
I'm so absorbed to what you adore
Real niggas see through my pores
Bad bitch when I'm in that Porsche
Call 9 1 1 cause the crime been done
Seen a big dick and she climbed on one
Niggas throw shades and I shine on them
Beast and I rhyme part time on them
Pour champagne and wine on them
Girls wanna have a good time on him
Brain lose yo mind on him
She suck the dick good and she don't bite
[Hook: Chief Keef]
A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like
A bitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like
Sneak disser, that's that shit I don't like
Don't like, like, don't like, like
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like
[Verse 3: Game]
Stepped off of that G6
Hit the club on that G shit
You see the belt, that's a G bitch
And I'm 'bout to kill Chief Keef shit
Just killed my nigga Meek shit
Then I killed my nigga French shit
Got a french bitch, no friendship
And she giving my dick a french kiss
A fuck nigga that's that shit I don't like
Arm hanging out the window
Of that black Ghost with them chrome pipes
Tell them niggas it's gon' be a long night
Bitches wanna chill, we gon' need some more ice
Shout out to John Wall, man that nigga nice
Club leaning nigga, we gon' need some more Sprite
Real nigga in these Ray-Bans
Fuck the judge we don't take stands
Tape Feds, we don't shake hands
Put a gap in your mouth, Strahan
Hundred racks in these cargos
Push the button, these cars go
Six cradle that 'Lago
Six spades, black card ho
Got homies out in Chicago
With that full clip on that bullshit
Dang nigga, that's Rozay
Moving packs on 'em in MJs
I got a thick bitch with a thin waist
Got a condo where something slim stay
Got a Rolex Presidente
Got black diamonds, Kunta Kinte
Hot boy like Turk and them
Hot wheels, we swerving them
Next year we getting Deron Williams
Gon' do Lebron like Dirk and them
[Verse 4: Chris Brown]
A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like
They throwin' bottles I'm throwin' models, just cause I give a bitch long pipe
Doing shows on soccer fields that's dome right?
I be singing he be singing so its on fight
But hold up I didn't give a nigga no green light
This head up, my bread up, one on one, what you scared bruh?
Matter fact, take care bruh you a pussy nigga, pay up
My nigga Tunechi, yeah that nigga nice, shout out to Nicki man that ass tight
Them eyebrows? Man them shits is yikes
OVO, you overdosed screamin' YOLO no I live TWICE ooops hahahaha
[Verse 5: Kanye West]
They smile in my face is what I don't like
They steal your whole sound that's a soundbite
The media crucify me like they did Christ
They want to find me not breathin' like they found Mike
A girl'll run her mouth only out of spite
But I never hit a woman never in my life
I was in too deep like Mekhi Phifer
In that pussy so deep I could have drowned twice
Rose gold Jesus piece with the brown ice
Eatin' good, vegetarian with the brown rice
Girls kissin' girls, cause it's hot right?
But unless they use a strap-on then they not dykes
They ain't about that life, they ain't about that life
We hangin' out that window it's about to be a Suge night
Free Bump J, real nigga for life
Shoutout to Derrick Rose, man that nigga nice
Shout out to L-E-P, J Boogie right?
Chief Keef, King Louis, this is Chi, right?
[Verse 6: Chief Keef]
Fake Gucci, that's that shit I don't like
Smokin' on this dope, higher than a kite
This bitch gon' love me now, she gon' let me pipe
Screaming Sosa, that's that nigga that I like
I don't want relations, I just want one night
Cause a thirsty bitch, that's the shit that I don't like
I got tats up on my arm, cause this shit is life
And I spend on a bunch of clothes, cause I'm livin' life
I come up on the scene, and I'm stealin' light
Bitch I'm high off life, got me feelin' right
Bitch I'm Chief Keef, fuck who don't like
And bitch we GBE, we just gon' sight
[Verse 7: Big Sean]
We are not one and the same, nigga I'm fuckin' insane, fuck is you sayin'?
Yo ass been doin' the same, shit, not doin' what you sayin'
Dang, I told yo old bitch she was fuckin' a lame, turn one ho to a train
Blow, blang, my niggas holdin' that pain, I just hope you been praying
Bang bang, ridin' for my niggas and that's for life
High class I'm just surrounded by these low-lives
And I run this bitch like it's no lights
Goin' hard the whole night cause I ain't goin' back to my old life, I promise
[Verse 8: Jadakiss]
I done sold purple, I done sold white
Running outta work, that's that shit I don't like
She never let me hit it, she gave me dome twice
She blowin' up my phone, that's that bitch I don't like
Nah, jean jacket with the sleeves cut
Put the pressure on 'em just when they think that I eased up
Thirty for the Cuban, 'nother 30 for the Jesus
Believe in ourselves when nobody else believed us, suckers


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quote:What do yall think.
quote:Schedule some big out of conference matchups. Duke, UNC, UCLA, Zona, Kansas...
quote:yea, let's pump the brakes on that one.
quote:Better competition will get the fans into the games again.
quote:Maybe not rappelling from the ceiling though. A little too dangerous
quote:winning will get fans to the PMAC. we would likely have to go to those schools. i doubt Duke or UNC would travel to BR.
quote:They have been doing it for a few home games now..
quote:I noticed the game day coordinators get upset they were tardy playing for the team running out of the tunnel right after. Not sure if that was the band scrambling back or if the band director was just snoozing.


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quote:The proposal was change specks from 5 to 3. thats all we are voting on. Simple yes or no. The reason why is because it was worth 40% more than a limit of ducks. Not because we disagree with whether a wood duck is big or small.
quote:you keep throwing in new changes and we will end up keeping it the way it is and your wood duck hole at 1 point will be even more meaningless than it will be if specks are 3 points.
quote:rules were made and now people want a change. Hell, everybody knew and went in with what we had. So, I call for a NO vote on any changes
quote:I agree with this. No changes will be made.
quote:read your signature quote
quote:You still need 2 more votes before we change it.


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Barry Callebaut reports results for first six months of fiscal year 2004/05: Strong volume and net profit growth
- Sales volumes up 6% to 561,033 tonnes, of which 5% was organic growth
- Due to lower cocoa bean prices and negative currency effects, sales revenue down by 1.5% to CHF 2,166.1 million
- Operating profit before amortization (EBITA) stable at CHF 165.8 million
- Net profit (PAT) grew 21% to reach CHF 101.3 million, partly due to changes in accounting standards; on a like-for-like basis up 7.5%
- Squeeze-out of German Stollwerck AG completed
- Geographic expansion in industrial and artisanal activities: chocolate factory to be opened on U.S. West Coast in August 2005; white chocolate line added in Singapore; decision taken to build factory in Russia
Zurich/Switzerland, April 11, 2005 – Barry Callebaut AG, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, announced today its results for the six-month period ended February 28, 2005. The most notable achievements were a sales volume growth of 6% as well as a net profit (PAT) increase of 21%, or +7.5% on a like-for-like basis. The good sales trend in the Industrial Business Segment was sustained. Reinforced by an early Easter holiday this year, the second quarter came to a strong end. It has to be noted that chocolate is a seasonal business with the majority of consumer purchases being made in the months before Christmas and Easter.
Patrick De Maeseneire, CEO of Barry Callebaut, said: "Our traditional businesses with industrial and artisanal customers continue to be solid drivers of growth. We are very pleased with Barry Callebaut's organic volume growth of more than twice the global chocolate markets. In the remainder of the current fiscal year we will continue to put special emphasis on the turnaround of our European consumer business. This is of particular importance because we haven't achieved cost leadership yet and the negative economic forecasts for Germany present a threat to the progress made so far."
Sales volumes increased by 6% to 561,033 tonnes, up from 527,434 tonnes in the same prior-year period. Organic volume growth was 5%, the remainder was attributable to the first-time consolidation of AM Foods acquired in September 2004.
Volume growth and the first-time consolidation of AM Foods impacted sales revenue positively. However, this was more than offset by lower cocoa bean prices and negative exchange rate effects, leading to a sales revenue decrease of 1.5% to CHF 2,166.1 million. Eliminating these effects as well as the first-time consolidation of AM Foods, sales revenue growth was 3.5%.
Operating profit before amortization (EBITA) remained stable at CHF 165.8 million (CHF 165.7 million in the same prior-year period). On a per tonne basis, operating profit (EBITA) decreased to CHF 295.5 per tonne, down from CHF 314.2 per tonne in the same prior-year period, primarily attributable to currency effects, the adverse product mix development in the Consumer Products units and the impact of hazelnut prices on Consumer Products Europe.
Financial cost went down by 20% to CHF 38.2 million (prior-year period: CHF 47.8 million). This decrease is attributable to reduced interest rates, reduced average debt and some minor one-time effects as well as a positive currency impact.
Taxes increased to CHF 20.2 million, up from CHF 17.5 million in the six-month period ended February 28, 2004. The effective tax rate decreased to 16.6%, down from 17.2% in the same 2004 period. The decrease in the effective tax rate was mainly attributable to the usage of tax loss carry forwards.
Net profit (PAT) increased by 21% to CHF 101.3 million, compared with CHF 83.6 million in the same prior-year period. This is mainly the result of the ceased goodwill amortization in line with a change in IFRS accounting standards. Excluding this effect, net profit (PAT) increased by CHF 6.3 million or 7.5%.
Shareholders' equity went up 7% to CHF 859.8 million, compared to CHF 800.9 million at the end of the previous fiscal year on August 31, 2004.
On February 28, 2005, the Group employed a workforce of approximately 8,700 people, or 2.5% less than on August 31, 2004, due to restructurings of the Group in Germany and the U.S.
Development of business segments
Industrial business segment
The Industrial business segment supplies industrial processors and consumer goods manufacturers worldwide with cocoa and chocolate products.
Sales volumes were 355,032 tonnes, which corresponds to 7% organic growth from the 331,027 tonnes for the same prior-year period.
- Volumes of cocoa products sold to third-party customers were up particularly in Europe and in the Americas. They increased by 9% to reach 66,701 tonnes, compared to 61,077 tonnes in the same prior-year period.
- Volumes of chocolate products sold by the Food Manufacturers business unit amounted to 288,331 tonnes, up 7% from the 269,950 tonnes in the same prior-year period. Growth was particularly strong in Europe (with the UK, Spain, Eastern Europe all recording double-digit growth rates) and in Asia-Pacific (plus 30%).
Sales revenue for the Industrial business segment was impacted by lower cocoa bean prices and adverse currency effects. It rose minimally to CHF 1,130.1 million.
- Sales prices in the Cocoa business unit are linked to cocoa prices and to the combined ratio for cocoa butter and cocoa powder. Consequently, lower cocoa prices and cocoa powder prices were the primary reason for the 8% decrease in sales revenue generated with third-party customers to CHF 251.7 million (down from CHF 272.3 million in the same prior-year period), in conjunction with the continued weakening of the US dollar and the Euro against the Swiss franc.
- Sales revenue for the Food Manufacturers business unit grew 3% to CHF 878.4 million (CHF 855.9 million for the same prior-year period).
Operating profit before amortization (EBITA) for the Industrial business segment overall decreased slightly by 0.3% to CHF 107.9 million (CHF 108.2 million in the same prior-year period). While the business unit Cocoa reported a lower EBITA contribution due to the expected lower combined ratio margin on semi-finished products – like in the first quarter –, the business unit Food Manufacturers was again able to increase its operating profit.
Food Service/Retail business segment
The Food Service/Retail business segment serves a broad customer group, ranging from local craftsmen to global retailers.
Sales revenue was down 3% to CHF 1,036.0 million (CHF 1,071.1 million in the same prior-year period), as a result of lower sales revenue in the Consumer Products units.
- The Gourmet & Specialties business unit grew sales revenue by 5% to CHF 307.1 million, up from CHF 292.7 million, resulting from the first-time consolidation of AM Foods and organic volume growth. The strong organic revenue growth in the Gourmet division was partly offset by a sales decline in the Consumer Africa division due to the situation in Ivory Coast and in Cameroon; drastic cost-savings programs are being implemented.
- Sales revenue reported by the Consumer Products business units declined by 6% to CHF 728.9 million, compared with CHF 778.4 million for the same prior-year period. The majority of this decrease resulted from lower sales of fruit snack products in North America and the unfavorable product mix development in Europe reported in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, reinforced by negative currency effects. All other product categories in North America – sugar candy, branded as well as customer label chocolate products, in particular seasonal chocolate products – were up. In the second quarter sales revenue showed a small increase of 0.4%. Eliminating the negative currency effects, the organic sales revenue increase for the second quarter was actually 3%.
Operating profit before amortization (EBITA) for the Food Service/Retail business segment slightly decreased by 0.4% to CHF 83.9 million (CHF 84.2 million in the same prior-year period). The solid EBITA contributions of the Gourmet & Specialties and the Consumer Products North America business units largely compensated for the lower EBITA contribution from the Consumer Products Europe business unit, which was partly attributable to a renewed increase in hazelnut prices. Both Consumer Products units, however, made a positive EBITA contribution.
The restructuring program in the Consumer Products Europe business unit announced in September 2004 is currently underway. Production in the Cologne factory was stopped on March 31, 2005; the second phase of the factory closure will take place at the end of June 2005. The former two sales teams at Gubor and Stollwerck have been integrated into one vertical key account management team offering the whole range of solutions and products from a single source. Price increases were arranged with most customers in Germany. Unprofitable volumes of 12,000 tonnes annually were discontinued. To meet global consumer demand for good quality at low price, the business focus is steadily shifting towards customer label solutions, with the Sarotti brand being used to introduce innovations to the market. Even though costs have been considerably lowered and cost savings are expected to take effect in the second semester of the current fiscal year, they have not yet been able to keep pace with the unsatisfactory margin development and to lead this business to the goal of cost leadership.
Squeeze-out of German Stollwerck AG completed
On April 6, 2005 the Squeeze-out resolution of the shareholder assembly of Stollwerck AG of 2003 was entered into the commercial register and has thereby become effective, leaving Van Houten Beteiligungs AG & Co. KG, a group company of Barry Callebaut AG, as the sole shareholder of Stollwerck AG. The registration was made possible through a settlement agreement among Stollwerck AG, Van Houten and certain shareholders who had brought actions against the Squeeze-out resolution. The listing of Stollwerck shares on the Frankfurt and Düsseldorf stock exchanges has been terminated. The Barry Callebaut Group will incur additional costs of around EUR 1.2 million as a consequence of the settlement, which included a conditional supplementary payment of EUR 100 per share for the 10,200 Stollwerck shares formerly held by the now excluded minority shareholders.
With regard to full fiscal year 2004/05 CEO Patrick De Maeseneire said: "The development of the German economy is disappointing and below all forecasts. The resulting unfavorable consumer sentiment in Germany, where 70% of the sales of the Consumer Products Europe unit are generated, forces us to explore all opportunities for increasing efficiency and achieving cost leadership. Based on the continued strong sales and earnings in our traditional business with industrial and artisanal customers, we are confident we can meet the communicated targets for the full year, barring any major extraordinary impact."
Geographic expansion in growth markets: U.S. West Coast, Singapore, Russia and China
To better meet the needs of its rapidly growing customer base on the U.S. West Coast, Barry Callebaut announced the opening of a factory in American Canyon, Napa County, California. California is the biggest U.S. chocolate market. Barry Callebaut has grown its sales on the U.S. West Coast by 8-10% over the last two years. The new factory, where 65 jobs will initially be created, will be fully operational on August 1, 2005, offer a capacity of approx. 25,000 tonnes and manufacture chocolate products designed for industrial and artisanal customers. Warehousing, distribution and customer service for all finished goods of the Barry Callebaut Group on the West Coast will be integrated in the American Canyon facility.
On April 6, 2005, the company's Singapore factory was expanded with a new production line for white chocolate, increasing total annual production capacity by 10,000 tonnes and reinforcing Barry Callebaut's position as a "total solutions supplier" in the Asia Pacific region.
The Board of Directors of Barry Callebaut has also approved the construction of a factory with an annual capacity of approx. 25,000 tonnes in the Moscow area, Russia, to supply multinational customers. A letter of intent with a local partner has been signed and a joint project team has been formed. Furthermore, a Barry Callebaut team is developing a business case for a factory in China.
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For more detailed financial information see Barry Callebaut's "Letter to Investors" posted on the company's website ( www.barry-callebaut.com , go to "Investors/Documentation").
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Barry Callebaut (www.barry-callebaut.com):
With annual sales of more than CHF 4 billion for fiscal year 2003/04, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa, chocolate and confectionery products – from the cocoa bean to the finished product on the store shelf. Barry Callebaut operates more than 30 production facilities in 22 countries and employs approx. 8,700 people. The company serves the entire food industry, from food manufacturers to professional users of chocolate (such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs or bakers), to global retailers. It also provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of product development, processing, training and marketing.
Fiscal year 2004/05 will close on August 31, 2005.
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Financial calendar for the remainder of fiscal year 2004/05 :
9-month results 2004/05: July 8, 2005
News release, Shareholders' Letter, Analysts'/Press conference call
Annual results 2004/05: November 10, 2005
News release, Press conference and analysts' conference in Zurich
Annual General Meeting 2004/05: December 8, 2005 in Zurich
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for investors and financial analysts:
Dieter A. Enkelmann, CFO
Barry Callebaut AG
Phone: +41 43 204 04 20
Fax: +41 43 204 04 00
for the media:
Gaby Tschofen
Barry Callebaut AG
Phone: +41 43 204 04 60
Fax: +41 43 204 04 00
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Date: Monday, April 11, 2005
Time: 10:00 am to approx. 11:15 am
Location: Technopark, Room "Fortran", Technoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zurich/Switzerland
Information part:
- Highlights of the first six months 2004/05, Patrick De Maeseneire, CEO
- Q&A, Dieter Enkelmann, CFO
Special: Dirk Poelman BC's on-going R&D activities, Head of Fundamental R&D Q&A
Light lunch
You can also follow the conference by telephone or audio web cast.
Please dial: +41 91 610 56 00 (for callers from Europe)
+44 207 107 0611 (for callers from the UK)
+1 (1) 866 291 4166 (for callers from the US)
You will then be asked to give your name and the name of your company.
To access the live audio web cast streaming, please follow the link on our homepage (www.barry-callebaut.com).
An audio replay of the conference will be available as of April 11, 2005, (02:00 p.m.) for 72 hours under +41 91 612 43 30 (Europe), +1 (1) 866 416 2558 (US) and +44 207 108 6233 (UK) – Code '424' (followed by the # sign).
in CHF |
Change (%) |
6 months up to 28.02.2005 |
6 months up to 28.02.2004 |
Income Statement |
Sales revenue in local currencies |
CHF m |
-1.5 |
2,166.1 2,214.8 |
2,199.3 |
Sales volume |
mt |
6.4 |
561,033 |
527,434 |
Gross profit in local currencies |
CHF m |
-8.1 |
751.6 770.2 |
817.7 |
Operating profit before amortization (EBITA) in local currencies |
CHF m |
0.1 |
165.8 168.6 |
165.7 |
EBITA per tonne in local currencies |
-6.0 |
295.5 300.5 |
314.2 |
Net profit (PAT) in local currencies |
CHF m |
21.2 |
101.3 104.7 |
83.6 |
Cash flow (1) |
CHF m |
2.7 |
157.7 |
153.5 |
Shares |
EBITA per share |
0.1 |
32.1 |
32.1 |
Earnings per share (undiluted) |
21.4 |
19.7 |
16.2 |
Earnings per share (diluted) |
21.1 |
19.6 |
16.2 |
Feb. 28, 2005 |
Aug. 31, 2004 |
Balance sheet total |
CHF m |
-2.5 |
2,691.4 |
2,760.5 |
Net working capital |
CHF m |
1.1 |
924.5 |
914.1 |
Non-current assets |
CHF m |
2.7 |
1,129.5 |
1,099.9 |
Net debt |
CHF m |
4.2 |
982.2 |
943.0 |
Shareholders' equity |
CHF m |
7.4 |
859.8 |
800.9 |
Other |
Employees |
-2.5 |
8,709 |
8,933 |
in CHF |
Change (%) |
6 months up to 28.02.2005 |
6 months up to 28.02.2004 |
Industrial Business Segment |
Sales revenue |
CHF m |
0.2 |
1,130.1 |
1,128.2 |
- Cocoa |
CHF m |
-7.6 |
251.7 |
272.3 |
- Food Manufacturers |
CHF m |
2.6 |
878.4 |
855.9 |
Sales volumes |
mt |
7.3 |
355,032 |
331,027 |
- Cocoa |
mt |
9.2 |
66,701 |
61,077 |
- Food Manufacturers |
mt |
6.8 |
288,331 |
269,950 |
CHF m |
-0.3 |
107.9 |
108.2 |
Food Service/Retail Business Segment |
Sales revenue |
CHF m |
-3.3 |
1,036.0 |
1,071.1 |
- Gourmet & Specialties |
CHF m |
4.9 |
307.1 |
292.7 |
- Consumer Products |
CHF m |
-6.4 |
728.9 |
778.4 |
CHF m |
-0.4 |
83.9 |
84.2 |