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When I upgraded from wordpress 2.9.2 to 3.01 the effect was that the pages no longer display, they say "The requested URL was not found on this server. The link on the referring page seems to be wrong or outdated." This is very strange since they show up in my dashboard and database and they are published and the permalinks have not changed.
I might just have to go back to the old wordpress and old piano-black, but it seems very odd to me that the newer versions break things.
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Glad that's over!
When a home buyer client of mine e-mailed me recently with confusion about how to claim the home buyer credit in 2010 from the IRS, I knew that he probably wasn't the only one out there. He was really bummed out to read an old memo from the IRS on the first page on Google that gave the impression he would have to wait until he filed his 2010 taxes to get his rebate check… but know, recent home buyers, that just isn't the only option. The new memo was released in January.
The home buyer tax credit was intended to be an economic stimulus… not a delayed stimulus plan.
You have two options to claim the tax credit for home buyers:
- File an Amended 2009 Form 1040x along with IRS Form 5405 and proper documentation including a copy of your HUD-1 Settlement Statement.
- Or you can wait until you file your 2010 taxes next year.
Like I discussed in a post in January, I felt that the home buyer tax credit or rebate program was going to be another super motivator for home buyers who were on the fence. As an active Vienna Real Estate Guy, I did see it push some sales forward by a month or two, as those long-time owners living in Vienna VA put their homes on the market ahead of their projected time frame to capture the excitement.
Basically, first timers could get 10% of the sales price or up to $8,000 maximum. And current owners had the option to buy a home to qualify for the long term home buyer tax credit, up to $6,500.
But now that the deadline of April 30, 2010 has passed, there are plenty of people wondering how do I get that money to fix up the kitchen or replace the carpets? Maybe to amended your 2009 using Form 1040x to claim your first time home buyer tax credit is the route for you… consult a tax professional for advice if you have questions.
By the way, how long is it taking people to get those checks?
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Gangstar Rio: City of Saints, Gameloft's latest iteration in the GTA-inspired series, is now available from the app store. Borrowing a number of features from San Andreas and generally improving upon a decidedly successful formula, Gangstar Rio continues the tradition of profane, violent, sociopathic entertainment on a mobile platform.
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By Jerry Cornfield, Herald Columnist
Inquiring minds and cranky cynics want to know if state lawmakers accomplished more in the special session than simply making a down payment on the budget deficit and putting the rest of the problem on layaway.
They did.
Many members used the time to draft bills on matters other than the budget to be considered when the 147 legislators regroup in January for the regular 2012 session. As of this morning, proposals for 74 new laws and one amendment to the state Constitution are in the queue for action.
Some topics are frequently found on the political docket while others are new, inspired by events in the state or the nation in the past year.
Here's a sample of what lawmakers hope to pass next year.
Lights and Wipers: This old favorite would require those driving on a state highway to turn on their headlights "at any time when the vehicle's windshield wipers are in use due to snow, rain, fog, or other sight-limiting atmospheric conditions."
Abortion: Dubbed the "Woman's Right to Know Act," this bill prescribes physicians inform a woman on the nature and risks of terminating a pregnancy at least 24 hours before a scheduled abortion. And the woman must certify in writing the doctors provided her videos on the procedure and information detailing "the probable anatomical and physiological characteristics of the unborn child at the time the abortion is to be performed, and that the abortion will end the life of the unborn child."
Teen Voters and Same-Day Voting: Two efforts are under way to boost participation in elections. One idea is to allow people to register on Election Day then vote. The second invites teenagers to register as voters when they turn 16 — but they won't be allowed to cast a ballot until they are 18. Thirty-four Democrat and Republican House members see this as way of getting youth into the voting pipeline.
Penn State fallout: The headline-grabbing case of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is motivating lawmakers in Washington. Thirteen Democratic and Republican senators are behind an effort to require college employees to inform authorities when they see or hear of any incident of possible child abuse or neglect.
Guns and Rhodies (and Cows, too): Twenty-five lawmakers are pushing a bill to sell special license plates bearing the logo of the National Rifle Association with proceeds to be spent on firearm safety and hunter education programs. Others want to allow license plates carrying the 4-H logo. And another contingent wants to sell plates depicting the state flower, the rhododendron. A portion of proceeds from those sales would go to the Meekerk Rhododendron Gardens on Whidbey Island.
Initiative Payment Plan: A bipartisan effort is under way to make sure no initiative which will cost the state money gets on the ballot unless it also contains a way to pay for itself. Lawmakers become frustrated when voters tell them to do things like increase training for long term care workers (Initiative 1183) and keep class sizes small (Initiative 728), without also telling them how to pay for those efforts. If lawmakers pass this proposed constitutional amendment, it will be placed on the November ballot where its fate will be in the hands of those darn voters.
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The 2012 NFL draft was full of steals and great values. But with great values come reaches.
In 2010, it was Tyson Alualu. In 2011, Christian Ponder made a surprise appearance at the top of the first round. That's not to say these picks won't turn out, but they were unexpected.
Based on the boards and projections of draft analysts, a few guys stood out in 2011 as overdrafted. Whether they actually were is to be seen. But according to the media (and me), these guys stood out.
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"My life and art coexist within ensuing transitions as I expand my vision and education. I love the freedom of oil. It allows me the capacity to soften, erase or opaque at will as I guide my brush or palette knife to create colorful images. At the same time I am enamored with the moving colors and the unpredictability of glaze, which lacks the certainty of the oils used for my paintings. These differences, alongside my insatiable contemplation of the concept of infinity, have inspired this series of original oils.
Each work has positive words flowing and scratched through the wet oil pigments to portray motion, in hopes to draw new considerations in my viewers mind. I strive to communicate the movement of energy within these landscapes as if we could see our words, as we speak them, in the skies. I desire to create a mood that asks, as much as tells us of how our words have shaped our souls, our spirit-selves over the the inestimable number of lives we've led. I hope to leave you with a sense of awe and subtle knowingness that comes with a new appreciation and/or awareness of this life."


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Women and Social Security
Why it's important for women to ensure that they get the most from Social Security.
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Social Security is an important element in retirement income. And for women, who live longer than men and who are also more likely to be single and depend on one income when they are older, it is especially important.
Consider these stats: Women make up 56% of all Social Security beneficiaries age 62 and older, and 66% of all beneficiaries age 85 and older. In 2012, only 45% of women aged 65 or older were married, compared with 75% of men, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.1
Also, not only do women tend to take time out of the workforce to care for children or aging parents, but they also earn less than men, so their overall career earnings and savings may be lower.
This is why it's important for women to ensure that they receive the most from Social Security. Here are three things to keep in mind.
1. It can pay to delay.
As you approach retirement, you need to decide when to begin taking Social Security. You can start receiving reduced benefits at age 62, rather than waiting until your full retirement age (FRA), which ranges from 65 to 67, depending on your birth date. (See your full retirement age.)
If you take Social Security benefits before your FRA, the amount of your monthly benefit payment will be reduced. If you delay collecting benefits beyond your FRA, the amount of your monthly benefit will increase until you reach age 70.
Consider the following example. Colleen's FRA is 66. If she begins taking benefits at age 62, she'll receive $1,500 a month. If she waits until age 66 (her FRA) to collect, she will receive 33% more, or $2,000 a month. If she waits until age 70, her benefits will increase another 32%, to $2,640 a month.2 If she were to live to age 89, her lifetime benefits would be about $47,000, or 13% greater, because she had waited until age 70 to collect benefits.3 (Note: All figures are in today's dollars and before tax; the actual benefit would be adjusted for inflation and would possibly be subject to income tax.)
To help you determine when you should begin taking Social Security, consider factors such as family longevity, how much you'll need for retirement, and other income sources. For some, especially those who are not able to work, filing for Social Security benefits at age 62 is a necessity. But if you can delay taking benefits until your FRA or age 70 and you live into your 80s, you could benefit from doing so. If you have a savings shortfall, consider delaying retirement by a few more years. However, if you're considering early retirement and have adequate income from investments, a 401(k), pension, or guaranteed annuity, you may want to hold off receiving Social Security benefits.
Bottom line: If you're in good health, and have sufficient savings, it's wise to wait until your FRA to begin taking Social Security.
2. You can receive Social Security and keep working.
You can collect Social Security even if you are still working or earning self-employed income—with a few important caveats. If you collect before your FRA, you can earn up to $15,480 without any impact on your benefit. However, if you exceed the earnings limit before your FRA, your benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $2 you earn over $15,480. In the year in which you reach FRA, $1 is deducted for every $3 you earn above $41,800 (the limit in 2015). Once you reach FRA, there is no penalty for working and claiming Social Security at the same time and your benefits will not be adjusted for earned income. Also, once you reach FRA, the benefit would be adjusted up to account for benefits withheld due to earlier earnings.
However, that is only part of the story. If you continue to work, you don't have to live on your savings, and it gives you the opportunity to keep building retirement savings. Keep working and you can contribute to a 401(k) or other tax-deferred workplace savings plan, a health savings account (HSA), and an IRA, even if you are collecting Social Security. You can also make catch-up contributions, which enable you to set aside larger amounts of money for retirement.
3. Social Security may not cover all your needs in retirement.
The Social Security Administration's statistics for women4 are eye opening:
- The average annual Social Security income received by women 65 years and older is $12,587, compared with $16,590 for men.
- For unmarried women—including widows—age 65 and older, Social Security composes 49% of their total income. By contrast, Social Security benefits compose only 35% of the income of unmarried elderly men, and only 30% of the income of elderly couples.
- Almost 49% of all elderly unmarried females receiving Social Security benefits rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income.
These numbers speak of the need to maximize your benefits and to save as much as you can in other ways for retirement.
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Take the time to understand exactly how much income Social Security will provide. Estimate your future benefits, based on different scenarios, and then create a strategy that maximizes your monthly Social Security payments. It can make a difference.
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- Read the Social Security Administration's: "What every woman should know."
- Estimate your retirement benefits with the Social Security Administration's Retirement Estimator.
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After not getting any feedback from them for two weeks, I called to cancel. They put me on hold for hours, diconnected me, and gave me the run around until I finally gave up. Yes, it was a learning experience.
Now, after almost a year, they have charged my card $98 once again. This is a comepletely unauthorized charge. This little scam they have going is, I am sure, not their only one. When I called the phone number on my credit card statement, there are two "account" areas that your call can be directed to, then you get put on hold until you are eventually sent to voicemail.
Please avoid any casting companies that cast you over the phone. They are totally phony, fraudulent and they will rip you off big time!!
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Tabula Rasa
Anything said in latin sounds profound. Our review.
"Tabula rasa," for those with rusty Latin, means "clean slate." Which might lead one to expect something truly new from legendary game designer Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa -- and makes it a little startling when the product turns out to be such a color-by-numbers MMO. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but you can cut the irony with a knife.
TR's Starship Troopers-ish setting does a lot to set the game apart from its peers. We haven't had a really solid sci-fi MMO in ages, and TR is the best one out there right now. That is, however, a purely aesthetic difference; the nuts and bolts still haven't changed much. Whether you call them "Boargars" or "Boaroids," we're still questing to kill 10 boars for our next armor upgrade. We're hunting down X of Y, running across the world to talk to Z, and collecting giant spider spleens or...whatever. It's hard to knock a formula that works, but we've been here before.
War is the H-word
The game's major departure from expectation is in presenting itself as a kind of MMO/shooter hybrid. It looks an awful lot like one, but that isn't entirely the case. You're running around with guns, sure -- but success has little to do with aiming or reflexes and everything to do with equipment and die rolls. That doesn't disappoint, either: We get a fantastic simulation of an action-oriented ray gun firefight. If you squint a bit, the presentation might almost convince you that the combat shares more in common with Gears of War than with EverQuest.
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Call it a healthy sense of battlefield chaos: You're not left with a bunch of mobs standing around at their spawn points looking bored until they dumbly rush anyone that walks into aggro range. Instead, you get blasted terrain, into which alien dropships teleport squads of grunts -- who immediately start picking fights with players and NPCs while mortar bombardments occasionally send groups of combatants flying. I can't overstate how viscerally satisfying it is to run, dive, crouch behind cover, and pump shotgun rounds into throngs of aliens. The combat -- and its success in fostering the illusion of run-and-gun action within the framework of an RPG -- is easily TR's strongest point, and it's the kind of thing that's never been executed this well or this completely in an MMO. In its guts, TR's still far more of an RPG than an action game...but it can pass for the latter if you want it to.
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The other "creative" touches are mostly inconsequential. Moral choices presented via quests are infrequent, and your decisions never have much impact (deciding whether to turn in or shelter a conscientious objector earns a different choice of loot that you'll immediately pawn...and nobody ever mentions the incident again). The Logos language, which consists of collect-em-all pictograms necessary to use certain skills, sounds much more interesting than it is: Your character's skills are described by sentences stitched together from these pictograms, but you never actually have to learn or use the language yourself. Mostly it just presents a minor obstacle, requiring you to visit a few locations to fetch the appropriate Logos so you can cast whatever spell you're interested in.
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Compared to how satisfying all the running, shooting, and kicking the heads off of aliens are, the noncombat activities in the game fall pretty flat. The crafting system departs from the "learn by doing" model of just about every other MMO out there; instead, your crafting skills advance through point investment. It's a change I would welcome if crafting skills didn't draw from the same pool of ability points as combat skills. That -- coupled with very few items that are worth crafting in the first place, and an anemic in-game economy -- paints the entire crafting system as something of an afterthought. It doesn't do any good, other than to piss off the occasional newbie who doesn't know better than to try it out.
My chief concern is TR's longevity. At present, the game offers maybe three or four months of content. With little in the way of engaging PVP, useful item crafting, or other distractions for veterans who've hit the level cap and cleared out all their quests, the game could easily fade away. On the other hand, the unique combat, interesting setting, and promise of future content updates make it a worthwhile purchase for that subset of MMO players who are sick to death of high fantasy and dial-a-combo combat.
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Back in 1997 one of the greatest movies of all time came to theaters. It was the story of the fateful voyage of the Titanic. However, it was more than a sinking ship, it was one of the greatest love stories of all time. Fifteen years later, James Cameron has re-released his multiple Academy Award winning movie back into theaters for the 100 year anniversary of the fateful sinking of the Titanic.
I don't know if I have been hiding under a rock, but I had no idea that Dreamworks was making another animated film. Apparently they are and it is called Rise of the Guardians. Check out the new trailer.
Fans fell head over heels and rabid for Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series. Did you know that he wrote a book after Twilight called The Host. I'll admit when I first started reading it I hated it. I gave up and a year later I picked it up again and couldn't put it down. Well as with the Twilight Series, The Host has been made into a movie and here is the first official trailer. I can't wait for the movie!
Tim Burton has once again teamed up with Johnny Depp to revive Dark Shadows. Dark Shadows was once a soap opera that aired in the 60's and 70's about a vampire. It was dark and dreary and full of drama. The trailer for the new Dark Shadows movie has been released and it looks like it isn't going to be somewhat satirical of the original.
I am getting excited about the new Men in Black moving coming to theaters in May. Enjoy a new trailer from the upcoming movie.
Back in the day when Tim Burton worked at Disney (yes, he actually worked at Disney), he created a short film called Frankenweenie in 1984. That was the film that caused Disney to fire him because they thought he wasted money on a film that was not appropriate for children. Fast forward 18 years later and Tim Burton and Disney have released a trailer for a the full featured animated film Frankenweenie.
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So it's been almost five months since last update. Uhm. I blame summer, a new kickbike, friends and vacation. Anyway! Some new sketches:
Another quick sketch, of another one of Mailin's dogs: Lillo. Possibly one of my favorite huskies in this world.
I'm planning to do more with this later, but right now it's late and my bed is calling me.🙂
(Sheesh, I should really just make a category for huskies. And/Or "Mailin's dogs".😛 )
Still practicing the rough kind of painting. It's going a lot better. This one took about the duration of the movie "Mama" to draw.
Laska, whom I've posted about before. Used a photo ref taken by Laska's owner.
Another fur- and colour-study, this time of my other dog, Garm. Trying to get the shape and details across without having to resort to full photo-realism. I like the paintery feel.
Did a quick fur/colour-study of a photo I took of one of my dogs today:
Practicing general layout as well as actually doing a value-study before starting painting. Quite fun, but considering it's not something I generally do it certainly took a bit of time.
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"I write goals for myself down for every sport. It keeps me focused, keeps my priorities straight," Glover said. "On the mirror, they're always there, always reminding me."
Qualifying for the Junior Olympic Team on July 7 is a continuation of a successful high school track season in 2012, which saw Glover accomplish two individual goals -- placing 4th in the open 400, and setting the school record in the 400. She also anchored the Tigers' fourth-place sprint medley team and fifth-place 4x100 team.
In order to earn a trip to Morgan State University in Baltimore, which is hosting the Junior Olympics July 23-29, athletes must qualify in state and regional competitions. The first stop for Glover, fresh off a family vacation, was a meet in Johnston, Iowa, on Father's Day. A last-minute entry got the Spencer athlete, not in running shape, in the field.
"Coach (Al) Pierce called on the last day to register for it while we were on vacation," Glover said. "We got signed up, my dad filled out everything on his phone."
With less than a week to prepare for the Johnston meet, Glover was able to qualify for the regional meet in Oshkosh, Wisc., in the 200- and 400-meter dashes.
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In addition to the extra training, Glover also is a lifeguard at the Spencer pool and involved with basketball and volleyball camps and tournaments this summer. How does she get it all done? "I don't know," she admitted. "It helps that I just tell myself, 'You can do it.' I have a good attitude about it."
Glover is the first Spencer athlete girls head track coach Al Pierce has had qualify for the Junior Olympics. Pierce noted the effort and commitment this type of feat took.
"The willingness to do this during the summer and continue to train is a good indication she's a very driven young lady," Pierce said. "It's been all Taylor. I just give her the workouts. Hats off to her for working so hard. It will be a great opportunity to keep the competitive juices going. It's really pretty special anytime you can get to this level."
Qualifying at the regional meet at UW-Oshkosh was more difficult than in Johnston. Athletes from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa and the Dakotas converged on Oshkosh with only five spots available for Baltimore in each event.
Glover cleared the preliminaries with a third-place finish in 59.84. Despite competing at the Iowa High School state meet the last two years, a meet that claims to be the most-attended high school track meet in the country, Glover was hit with a batch of nerves prior to the finals.
"I was so nervous before the race and I don't think my nerves helped my race much. I couldn't get loosened up," Glover said. "I was more nervous for that race than I was at the state meet. At state, I knew my competition. There, I didn't know any of the girls. I just wanted to make it through. If I didn't it would have felt like I let all the people who've been helping me down, and let down myself."
It wasn't an easy race. It hardly ever is. With only five spots up for grabs, it came down to the homestretch.
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Glover finished the Oshkosh final in 1:00.06, behind Clara Nichols of Omaha (56.77) and Ashlee Downs of Urbandale (58.77). She edged fourth and fifth place by half a second.
Nearly every athlete at the state and regional qualifying meets are members of track clubs. Glover, in fact, was the only athlete running "unattached," as it's called, in both her events.
Her preliminary time in the 200-meter dash at Oshkosh was a personal best of 26.57 but didn't qualify her for the Junior Olympics by five-hundreths of a second.
"The 200 was just something I kind of did, it's not my strong suit. It helped to have those girls push me," Glover said.
The meet in Baltimore will feature the best from around the country and will be extremely challenging to place. Glover's dad, Allen, and brother, Austin, will accompany her on the trip.
"I know I'm going to have to run a personal best to make it to the next race," she said of her preliminary heat. "I've been upping the ante with my training leading up to it. I'm hoping for a low-58 or high-57."
The Junior Olympics is touted as the "most visible youth athletic development program in the world." The attention and recognition associated with the competition is another reason Glover decided to compete. One of her goals for this coming year is to get a college track scholarship.
"I want to get a good scholarship," she said. "That's one of the main reasons I wanted to do it - get recognized and get my name out there."
No doubt a goal written on her bedroom mirror, with the rest of them for her upcoming senior campaign, waiting to be crossed off.


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The windows on the first floor of the Taj Mahal hotel shatter after the use of a grenade launcher in Mumbai, India, Nov. 28, 2008. (AP PHOTO)
Mumbai, India (AP) The only surviving gunman from last week's terror attacks in India has reportedly identified two members of a banned Pakistani militant group as the masterminds of the plot.
But there's also evidence an Indian National scouted sites in Mumbai.
Meanwhile, India's top law enforcement official is admitting government "lapses" in last week's Mumbai attacks.
Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said "there have been lapses" on the government's part in the deadly assaults, and he's seeking to improve the country's security system.
His comments come amid a public uproar over intelligence and security failures in attacks that killed 171 people in India's financial capital.


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Rancho Mirage man sought for embezzling $650,000 captured in Philippines
A man wanted since 2009 for the embezzlement of more than $650,000 from a desert-area construction company has been captured in the Philippines and returned to the United States on Thursday to face criminal charges.
Homeland Security agents transported Michael Barnett, 51, formerly of Rancho Mirage, from the Philippines to Los Angeles International Airport Thursday where he was turned over to U.S. Marshals and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside on a fugitive arrest warrant.
Authorities first located Barnett in Manila, where he was being held in a Homeland Security immigration facility for illegal entry into the Philippines. Earlier this month, a judge in the Philippines authorized the deportation of Barnett to the United States. It was known that he had fled to the Philippines in 2009, but authorities had failed to locate him until recently.
In 2004, Barnett and another man formed a general partnership company called Brandon Construction. The net profits were to be split evenly between the two. They hired Barnett's wife, Bettina, to do the company's bookkeeping. Brandon Construction operated from October 2004 until dissolving in July 2006.
After the company dissolved, the man who formed the business with Barnett learned he had no access to company bank records. A subsequent investigation done by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department revealed Michael and Bettina Barnett had been moving large sums of money between personal and business accounts in an attempt to hide company profits. The Barnetts had 24 bank accounts through six different financial institutions. A review of financial records showed the Barnetts received payments from Brandon Construction customers which should have gone to the company.
A financial analysis determined that a total of $656,000 was embezzled from Brandon Construction over a 21-month period.
In April 2012, Bettina Barnett pled guilty to one felony count of embezzlement and was sentenced to 180 days in custody and five years of formal probation.
Michael Barnett is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday, April 16, at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.
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Wine Market Report 2015
- April 2015
- Region: United Kingdom
- 101 Pages
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- Bacardi-Martini Ltd
- Bargain Booze Ltd
- Bibendum Wine Ltd
- Diageo PLC
- Direct Wines Holdings Ltd
- Majestic Wine PLC
This market report analyses the UK market for 'wines of fresh grape', including both still and sparkling wines with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of between 1.2% and 15%. Wines made from fruit, herbs and other botanicals other than grapes are excluded from the scope of this report, as are fortified wines with an ABV in excess of 15%.
The UK market for wine is dependent on imports from overseas producer nations, due to limited domestic production in terms of volume and grape variety. According to the English Wine Producers (EWP), there were 470 vineyards and 135 wineries in the UK in 2014 wine year. The 2014 harvest yielded a production of the equivalent of 6.3 million bottles.
In terms of distribution, the UK wine market can be split between two distinct sectors:
- The take-home trade - also known as the off-trade, this sector covers all wine purchased for consumption off the premises, such as off-licences and supermarkets
- The on-trade - covering wine bought for on-premises consumption, such as in public houses, bars and restaurants.
The UK market for wine remains significant, with high levels of consumption and strong demand for wines from a wide variety of producer nations across the globe, and across a variety of price points.
Market Sectors
There are various means through which the wine market can be segmented, the simplest of which is by colour or carbonation:
- By colour - red, white or rosé varietals
- By carbonation - still or sparkling.
Other Classifications
Segmentation by colour or carbonation is the broadest method of dividing the wine market. Given the diversity of the global market, there are numerous alternative means by which the market can be segmented:
By Country of Origin
In general, wines by country of origin are divided into 'Old World' or 'New World' wines. 'Old World' tends to mainly refer to European wines, along with certain regions of North Africa and the Near East, while 'New World' refers to the Americas, and the Oceanic and other regions that did not commence wine production until around the 16th Century.
By Region of Origin
Region of origin remains a key aspect for many consumers when purchasing wine, particularly for products originating from the major producer nations. Examples of popular wine regions - or appellations - include Bordeaux in France, Chianti in Italy or Rioja in Spain.
By Varietal
The type of grape, or varietal, from which wine is produced is also a common method for categorising wine. Examples of popular grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.
By ABV
The alcoholic strength of wine is also a means through which distinctions can be made between products. In general, the strength of wine ranges between 1.2% and 15% ABV, although the average bottle typically ranges from 12% to 15% ABV. SHOW LESS READ MORE >
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- Bargain Booze Ltd
- Bibendum Wine Ltd
- Diageo PLC
- Direct Wines Holdings Ltd
- Majestic Wine PLC
1. Introduction & Definition
2. Report Coverage
3. Market Sectors
3.1 Other Classifications
3.2 Executive Summary
3.3 What'S Key In The Market?
4. Key Drivers
5. Market Trends
5.1 Sparkling Wine
5.2 Pub Closures
5.3 English Wine
6. Economic Trends
7. Market Position
8. How Robust Is The Market?
8.1 Market Size, Segmentation & Forecasts
9. Market Size & Segmentation
9.1 The Total Market
9.2 Market Sectors
10. Forecasts
10.1 Future Trends
10.2 Future Economic Trends
10.3 Forecast Total Market
11. Market Growth
11.1 International Perspective
12. Overview
12.1 Europe
12.2 The Us
13. Overseas Trade
13.1 General Overview
13.2 Competitor Analysis
14. Market Leaders - Countries
14.1 Old World Wines
14.2 Italy
14.3 New World Wines
15. Market Leaders - Companies
15.1 Accolade Wines Holdings Europe Ltd
15.2 Bacardi-Martini Ltd
15.3 Bargain Booze Ltd
15.4 Bibendum Wine Ltd
15.5 Brown-Forman Beverages Europe Ltd
15.6 Diageo PLC
15.7 Direct Wines Holdings Ltd
15.8 Majestic Wine PLC
15.9 Matthew Clark Wholesale Ltd
15.10 Pernod Ricard UK Ltd
16. Number Of Companies
17. Marketing Activity
18. Key Trade Associations
19. Exhibitions/Trade Shows
19.1 Buying Behaviour
20. Consumption And Spending Habits
20.1 Consumption
21. Consumer Dynamics
21.1 Overview
21.2 Important Factors When Buying Wine
21.3 Method Of Buying Wine
21.4 Non-Buyers Of Wine
21.5 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
21.6 Strengths
21.7 Weaknesses
21.8 Opportunities
21.9 Threats
21.10 Pestel
22. Political
22.1 EU Rules For Vine Plantings
22.2 EU Alcohol Strategy
23. Economic
23.1 Alcohol Duty
23.2 Online Wine Market
24. Social
24.1 Public Health Responsibility Deal
24.2 Alcohol Consumption
25. Technological
26. Environmental
27. Legislative
27.1 Statutory Code For Pubcos
27.2 Understanding Consumer Survey Data
27.3 Number, Profile, Penetration
27.4 Social Grade
27.5 Standard Region
27.6 Company Profiles
27.7 League Tables
27.8 Further Sources
27.9 Associations
27.10 Publications
27.11 General Sources
27.12 Government Publications
27.13 Other Sources
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- Bargain Booze Ltd
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Check here for a full list of Minnesota's roster moves.
Biggest surprise: There weren't many, but it was a bit startling to see the Vikings part ways with tight end Garrett Mills. He's always demonstrated soft hands and seemed to be an offensive playmaker in the waiting. The Vikings carried him on their roster for two years hoping that would be the case, but this year they decided to go heavier at the receiver position. They kept three tight ends -- Visanthe Shiancoe, Jim Kleinsasser and Jeff Dugan -- along with six receivers. Essentially, No. 6 receiver Darius Reynaud beat out Mills.
No brainers: There will be some hand-wringing over the decision to release quarterback John David Booty, especially if he is claimed by another team. I don't deny that he's in the middle of his development, but to this point I've never seen anything to suggest he'll be any better than a No. 3 quarterback. The Vikings have three passers on their roster who are better than him. I don't think there are many people in the NFL who consider Booty the Vikings' quarterback of the future. It'll be OK.
What's next: Minnesota will have to determine whether Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels will be the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Brett Favre. I'm guessing it's Jackson. Coach Brad Childress loathes interceptions, and Rosenfels threw a bad one Friday night against Dallas. I'll also be interested to see if some of the Vikings' roster decisions help improve their coverage units. Linebackers Jasper Brinkley and Kenny Onatolu, along with defensive backs Jamarca Sanford and Karl Paymah, made the team based almost exclusively on special teams.


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For a complete picture and analysis of the election results, read today's issue of Capitol Report
Special note: NYiDAY's special discount overnight hotel room rate available at the Millennium Broadway has been extended through Friday, Oct. 17.
And, you might have heard of former NFL quarterback, CBS studio analyst and radio show host Boomer Esiason. He's NYiDAY's keynote presenter. However, they're not the only attractions. There're also thought-provoking sessions, exhibitors with interactive demonstrations that integrate insurance business goals with technology and prognosticators bold enough to peer into the future of the insurance industry.
NYiDAY, which will be held Oct. 28 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City, intends to infuse you with new ideas, knowledge, contacts and solutions you can take back to your agency and immediately implement. To top it off, attendees will even receive a mobile app created specifically for NYiDAY.
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If the pattern holds true in these cases, they should expect weaker sales, drops in their earnings per share and a precipitous loss in consumer confidence and trust. One industry expert predicts the financial cost to Home Depot could run into the hundreds of millions if it turns out to be on the scale of Target's 2013 data breach. Target estimated the cost to the company was $148 million.
All this should make you wonder that if major corporations like these are vulnerable to hackers, thieves and other intruders, what about the small and medium sized independent insurance agency or brokerage? Read on
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It's been about a week since a freak summer storm lashed Long Island, especially Suffolk County, with historic rainfall levels. For independent agencies and brokerages serving the affected communities, their staffs kicked into high gear to handle the immediate aftermath of damage from the flash flooding that occurred. Were there lessons to learn or relearn? As they say in some corners of this great nation, "you betcha."
James F. Sutton Agency Ltd., the East Islip agency of IIABNY Chair of the Board James D. Sutton, CPCU, AAI, CIC, is located in an area that experienced some of the worst property damage wreaked by the storm. Read his and Sayville agent Robert Hester's advice to agents
Christine comes to IIABNY after serving as a Marketing Representative for Superior Payment Plan, LLC. Previously, she was employed at First Niagara Risk Management and Jardine Lloyd Thompson. Christine attended Alfred State College, majoring in accounting.
by Tim Dodge, IIABNY assistant vice president of research
It's already mid-August. The New York Jets have finished up their training camp in Cortland and are headed down I-81 toward East Rutherford (the Giants, of course, have forsaken Albany and stayed home.) The New York State Fair opens next week. The stores are alive with back-to-school sales. That weeping and moaning you hear is coming from ... teachers.
Yes, faster than you can say "dining hall food," it will be time for the younger set to head back to schools and colleges. And that means it's time to think about insurance. Why? Because it's always time to think about insurance. Here are some insurance issues to discuss now with your personal lines clients who are parents of college students:
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Your agency's membership renewal is due Sept. 1. You can view and/or pay your bill online.
Contact: Tim Dodge
IIABNY's Assistant Vice President of Research and self-proclaimed "insurance geek" researched and answered
inquiries received mostly from members. While many of the inquiries were submitted and addressed directly by Dodge over the phone and by email, others received attenttion through:
IIABNY members have access to read the IIABA legal reviews from more than
carrier contracts. The information member glean from the reviews could significantly improve their negotiations with a carrier. Members can also request to have a contract reviewed if it has not already been reviewed.
Contact: Michael Barrett
IIABNY's legislative team in Albany led by Michael Barrett of Barrett & Associates reviewed
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Liberty is "bullish on New York" and sees a bright outlook for the future of the market. Headd stressed the company's commitment to the independent agent and broker distribution channels noting that all Liberty Commercial Lines are offered exclusively through the IAB channel. The brand names of their eight commercial lines regional companies, including Peerless, have been phased out at the request of their agents and brokers who stated a preference for taking advantage of the more universally recognized Liberty name. The decision to retire the regional brands was announced in early 2013. Safeco Insurance, also a Liberty Mutual company, will continue to offer products under its own brand name to distinguish its personal lines products. Liberty has just recently completed a statewide workers' compensation review as part of an effort to balance its overall commercial portfolio in New York. The premium volume written by independent agents and brokers result in New York being one of the carrier's largest states in the USA, making outcomes here critical to the overall success of Liberty Mutual, according to the company.
Several technology issues were also discussed. Electronic policy delivery, currently available to agents only, is being tested for insureds in California and will be rolled out countrywide in 2015 after successful testing. Additionally, e-signature and real-time rating capabilities are being tested with an anticipated rollout. And, the group discussed the future of telematics.
Liberty Mutual is a strong supporter of Trusted Choice® and very active in the Agents Council for Technology. The company is also a Support NY sponsor and an active participant in the NY First coalition. Headd currently serves as co-chair for the NY First industry coalition.
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A shortage is not inevitable if agencies and brokerages act today. Think about it. Do you already have a plan to replace the top-performing producer in your office when he or she retires next year or two years from now? Because of the aging of the agent community, fresh talent is definitely a need and you should know how to cultivate it, identify it and hire it.
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With the first holiday of the season just one week away, we wanted to take this opportunity to invite you to embrace the freedoms we as citizens enjoy and appreciate the choice we made in working in this industry that helps protect so many people and businesses. We know many of our members will spend parts of the next two months vacationing, starting and completing unfinished chores around the house and spending additional time with their families.
Many consumers will be doing the same while still having special exposures to address. So, when you return to the office and resume answering the phone, reading the log-jam in your in-box and responding to your clients needs, remember IIABNY is here to help our members do what they do so well. Once you catch up, call us. Write us. Visit our website and social media platforms.
Meanwhile, enjoy the summer.
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Learn about why the standard ISO blanket additional insureds endorsement might leave your clients with a very big coverage gap. Read this article
The insolvency exclusion contained in your errors and omissions policy should be read to be sure your errors and omissions carrier is providing you with the correct Insolvency coverage. This is important because the Westport policy form provides the agencies with insolvency coverage if the carrier is admitted in New York. We believe that several other policies available in the marketplace do not provide this coverage. Our E&O page
Be sure to check out our Disaster Tools webpage. It has a lot of great tips, links, and phone numbers to help you before, during, and after a disaster. Most Useful = The Disaster & Emergency Response and Recovery Plan Template that you can personalize for your agency! See the tools
Main Street America Group is the latest company to "go live" on TrustedChoice.com, allowing their agents to quote the product online. The list of companies signing on keeps expanding, and traffic from our ideal customers continues growing. But if you don't have an Advantage Subscription, you aren't showing up. Now is the time. Learn more
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The next time you hire a new employee who is new to the industry, consider using IIABNY's new hire training to assist you in the training process. It's on-demand, interactive, cost-effective and measurable! There is curriculum for commercial insurance, personal insurance, customer service representatives and account managers. Access the training modules
Much of the increased competition facing independent agents stems from technology and cookie-cutter coverage sold at the lowest price. To combat this trend, agency owners and staff must implement and relay a value-added selling strategy. Launch a new line of attack with my two-part webinar
We recently heard from several IIABNY members who experienced errors when renewing their license on the state Department of Financial Services website. After entering their continuing education course approval numbers, an error may appear indicating that a valid course number must be entered. IIABNY contacted the DFS to inquire since the course numbers were valid. We were informed that if a licensee experiences this error, he or she should switch to a different Web browser and the renewal will process.
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I've been all over the internet looking for a solution to this problem. So far, all of the *apparently* relevant content is offering no respite.
Assuming there is some corruption in the initial installation, what files would I need to copy over again to remedy the problem?
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