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Iran deserted on Tuesday an offer from Saudi Arabia to extent a oil outlay in sell for Riyadh slicing supply, hastily marketplace hopes a dual vital OPEC producers would find a concede this week to assistance palliate a tellurian bolt of crude.
"The opening (in views) between OPEC countries is narrowing. we don't design that an agreement will come out of a consultations tomorrow," Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih told reporters.
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh pronounced earlier: "It is not a time for decision-making." Referring to a subsequent grave OPEC assembly in Vienna on Nov 30, he added: "We will try to strech agreement for November."
Oil speculators desert wish of OPEC reaching supply accord
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will reason spontaneous talks during 1400 GMT on Wednesday. Its members are also assembly non-OPEC producers on a sidelines of a International Energy Forum, that groups producers and consumers.
Oil prices have some-more than halved from 2014 levels due to oversupply, call OPEC producers and opposition Russia to find a marketplace rebalancing that would boost revenues from oil exports and assistance their crippled budgets.
The accepted thought given early 2016 among producers has been to determine to solidify outlay levels, nonetheless marketplace watchers have pronounced such a pierce would destroy to revoke neglected barrels.
A understanding has also been difficult by strident domestic adversary between Iran and Saudi Arabia, that are fighting several proxy-wars in a Middle East, including in Syria and Yemen.
Sources told Reuters final week that Saudi Arabia had offering to revoke a outlay if Iran concluded to solidify production, a change in Riyadh's position as a dominion had formerly refused to plead outlay cuts.
OPEC understanding fugitive even after Saudis offer oil cuts to opposition Iran
On Tuesday, several OPEC representatives pronounced a positions of Saudi Arabia and Iran remained too distant apart. Oil prices were down some-more than 3 per cent by 1802 GMT.
"There is a pierce forward, though they (OPEC) haven't got to a finish," Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak pronounced after assembly Falih and Zanganeh. Novak and Falih pronounced a understanding was still probable after this year.
Three OPEC sources pronounced Iran, whose prolongation has stagnated during 3.6 million barrels per day, insisted on carrying a right to ramp adult to around 4.1-4.2 million bpd, while OPEC Gulf members wanted a outlay to be solidified next 4 million.
Several OPEC sources pronounced Iran effectively deserted a offer notwithstanding last-minute attempts by Russia, Algeria and Qatar to rescue a deal.
The Saudi and Iranian economies count heavily on oil, though Iran is saying a vigour easing as it emerges from years of sanctions. Riyadh, on a other hand, faces a second year of record bill deficits and is being forced to cut a salaries of supervision employees.
Iranian oil sources pronounced Tehran wanted OPEC to concede it to furnish 12.7 per cent of a group's output, equal to what it was extracting before 2012, when a European Union imposed additional sanctions on a nation for a arch activities.
Sanctions were eased in Jan 2016.
Between 2012 and 2016, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf OPEC members have lifted outlay to contest for marketplace share with higher-cost producers such as a United States.
As a result, Iran believes a satisfactory prolongation share in OPEC should be aloft than a stream output, that it says should arise once Tehran agrees new investments with general oil companies. Saudi outlay has risen to 10.7 million bpd from 10.2 million in new months due to internal needs for summer cooling.
Gary Ross, a maestro OPEC viewer and owner of US-based consider tank PIRA, pronounced Saudi outlay had risen too steeply in new months and even if it were cut to pre-summer levels, Iran would see an offer to solidify a possess outlay as unfair.
"It is a delicately distributed offer since Saudi Arabia knows it will not be excusable to Iran … Saudi Arabia wants to put a censure of OPEC inaction in Algiers on Iran," he said.
Bjarne Schieldrop, arch line researcher during SEB Markets, said: "We can't see how Iran could presumably accept a Saudi offer. It would be like seeking a long-time restrained who was finally expelled from jail to go behind again."
He pronounced a miss of a understanding in Algeria would outcome in serve downside vigour on oil as Saudi Arabia would say towering outlay levels while Iran increased supply too.
Falih pronounced he saw no need for poignant outlay cuts as a marketplace was rebalancing itself. He combined that Saudi Arabia was investing in additional gangling ability and could withstand a stream trend in oil prices.
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For an entire week, gun dealers, manufacturers and law enforcement officials gathered in Las Vegas Jan 19-22 for the largest firearm convention in the world.
With more than 64,000 people in attendance covering 13 acres of convention floor, there was a heck of a lot of guns at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. An appearance by Donald Trump and other celebrities made the show exceptionally memorable.
Teasing out the biggest and baddest weapons was not easy. Military-style assault rifles are more available now than ever before. The show also contained more than a few toys that are rarely used even by the US military or law enforcement personnel from personal grenade launchers to sub-machine guns.
Here are the biggest and baddest guns we saw this year at SHOT Show 2016.
H&K 40mm Grenade Launcher
Steyr HS .50
Barrett .50 Cal
Defense Technology Grenade Launcher
Bergara Tactical Rifle
Kalashnikov USA AK Alpha
Colt Carbine
Double Devil Twin Barrel AR
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A2 Edexcel History - Tudors - Summary of Edward VI's reign
Summary/revision guide on Edward VI's short reign, including religion, finance, politics, foreign policy and the two 1547 rebellions.
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Edward 1547 -1553
End of Henry what did he leave for Ed?
Set up a Regency Council to rule England on behalf of Edward. Had 16 effective
members. But Seymour faction dominated council
-1546-7 saw court factions jockeying for power. Howard vs Seymour faction!
Howards were religious conservatives but were lacking numbers; with many being
dead and the rest being old (Howard was 73!). The Protestant Radical Seymour
faction were younger and stronger, with Seymour (Somerset) competing for
-Edward's succession was not greatly contested
Henry had made provision for a Regency government comprised of 16 trusted men.
However, Edward's uncle, Edward Seymour, seized the regency for himself and the
title 'Protector of all the realms and dominions of the King's majesty.
State was all but bankrupt upon Edwards Succession due to Henry's crazy spending
French and Scottish Wars had drained the Treasury
Problems with Enclosures in Henry's reign led to urbanisation and more people moving
to the city. This led to food shortages, overcrowding, disruption to trade and even
Inherited Henry's religious changes. However, this would only be a problem if Edward
chose to further delevop reforms
Religious uncertainty after Henry's reforms
Succession huge problem Jane Grey or Mary? Mary was next in line to the throne,
but Northumberland wanted to prevent the accession of a catholic monarch. But mary
got the people on her side and removed Jane after Nine days an had her done for
Somerset fought expensive wars
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Used a lot of the money to build Grammar schools, but it mostly went into the treasury
Published a second prayer book in English, based on Protestant beliefs with no mention
of Mass
Cranmer published the 42 Articles based on Protestant beliefs for all clergy to follow
Political (Parliament, council)
Privy Council of 16 would not work simply because the members in it were too
pre-occupied with advancing their own individual power bases as opposed to ruling on
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Often demands reflected the views of
the leadership and not the mass of rebels.
Indications that the harvest in 1549 would be as bad as in 1547 helped spark rebellion
Rising prices, population growth, poverty and vagrancy sparked unrest
They called for a restriction on the number of servants the gentry could keep, and the
confiscation of ex-monastic lands from the gentry and their redistribution. This is also
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Had to take militant action on the rebels
Uprising could have been supported if the frech invaded = large rebellion possible
always potential for growth, but was properly dealt with
Ketts Rebellion (East)
Most were socioeconomic mainly to do with land and farming
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ICELAND is home to eccentric singer Bjork and it is also home to eager consumers with disposable income, as high standards of living and low unemployment make Icelanders some of the biggest spenders in the world.
Being close neighbours with the UK there are strong historical, cultural and trade links between the two nations and in 2001 UK exports amounted to é158m.
Widespread use of English means that Iceland is an ideal target for new and seasoned exporters as limited resources and manpower mean that the country is heavily dependent on imports.
A fertile area to explore is the biotechnology sector, which the Icelandic government is promoting as a significant high-tech industry.
Thanks to high-quality healthcare and extensive genealogical records, there are resources to identify genes associated with diseases. Research based on this largely homogeneous population can offer insights into the origins of a disease.
Overall the European market for biotech-related goods and services weighs in at é30m a year but forecasts predict that this figure could shoot up to é500m a year by 2005.
Other potential export ventures and partnerships can be found in the clothing and food and drink sectors.
A lack of clothing production means that Icelanders work hard at looking good, so clothing is a hit with style-conscious natives.
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One thing to have fun with in our world of Saintpaulia is Dish Gardens and Novelty Containers. How often have you been in a Knick Knack Shop and seen an usual vase or similar and thought "Nah what can I do with that?" Well African violet enthusiasts have a couple categories that they can enter into and use their imaginations to put on Show for the public to see. This author particularly likes Dish gardens, one of which I have is over 3 years old with the original miniatures and supporting plants that are loving it and the conditions that we have in natural light. We were recently in Adelaide at their Annual Show in November 2016 and I thought you might like to have a look at some of the entries. Mind you, every African Violet Society/Group/Association in Australia equally has some wonderful entries and if I did put them here then I would fill a whole web page with the wonderful ideas,uniqueness and adaptions that the passionate people involved with these plants come up with. Then there is the Artistic categories and again they are something beautiful to look at when you go to one of the Annual Shows.
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Here are our four great supporters who help us with our efforts to provide members with a variety of things for the promotion and enjoyment of growing African violets and Gesneriads. Click on their various logos to visit their respective websites. It is a wonderful connection with each group as the always have such friendly and helpful staff to assist with any enquiry or purchase. We are very lucky to be associated with each of these groups.
Also a special thankyou to Bunnings Cannington for their very generous donation of 10 x $10 gift vouchers.
RICHGRO in Acourt Road, Jandakot provides us our Patron who helps in so many ways through each year. Geoff Richards is such a nice, generous and supportive bloke who always attends our main functions during the year. Geoff supports many groups and his company's products are known for their quality right across Australia and internationally. Always improving with technology and techniques. The new environmentally friendly recycling plant is just awesome and inspiring.
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Come and meet us and other Garden Clubs and Societies here in Perth at the Garden Clubs Fair held in the South Perth Civic Centre this Saturday 25th (8.30am start) and Sunday 26th February (9am start) 2017. Entry for adults is only $5 to see an array of beautiful plants of all varieties including our African violets and Gesneriads. Don't leave it to too late in the day as there are plenty of keen enthusiasts in Perth. Come and chat as we love to talk about our passion.
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Our Annual May Show is scheduled for viewing and purchases by the public from Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th of May 2017 on the Mothers Day weekend and is open to everyone for the State Championship sashes in African Violets and Gesneriads. If you are interested in details, click on either the President's or Secretary's email links to answer your enquiries. It would be wonderful to have an entry in these two special categories that are sponsored by the WA Horticultural Council of WA. You have to be a member of our Society to enter the other categories that have some very beautiful Perpetual trophies for the winners. Show plants are purchased and then picked up after 12 noon on the Saturday.
Come along and see beautiful varieties and maybe pickup a few beauties at the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre the corner of South Street and North Lake Road Kardinya.
A photographic competition of African violets and/or Gesneriads is also being considered with details to follow soon.
For any enquiries about the AVS-WA Inc or questions about your African violets or Gesneriads click on the button to our Membership Secretary Aileen.
For any communication or query concerning administration or what is on our Agenda for a Monthly Meeting contact our Secretary, Cherryl
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There is admission of $2.00 per person to be paid when attending each of our Saturday meetings including visitors which is levied at the Manning Activity Centre entrance to the Main Hall and includes free coffee, tea and biscuits. Members also bring along a plate for afternoon tea.
What else do you receive - Access to the Members Only page; the Society's bi-monthly Newsletter Violet Talk emailed to you or if you do not have a computer a black and white copy mailed to your home address; Reports about our activities; Photos of who is part of our wonderful Society; Much more information from the African violet world (interstate Newsletters) about what is happening over there.
WA Country, Interstate or International Membership (e-Member) only $10.00 per calendar year January to December. Click here and join us.
Email below or call 0407 702 879 for any enquiries about African violets or Gesneriad availability in the Perth area, membership (would love people to join and share with us once a month), queries about African violets in general or other related topics.
We do presentations to other clubs about African violets, the varieties, how to care for them and demonstrations. Just call or email.
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Garden City Plastics have moved to 1/271 Berkshire Road Forrestfield, and is our source for all our pots used with African violets and they generously donate printing costs for us. They have plenty of other options with some trendy pots and patterns and provide a friendly and prompt service.
Our Annual May Show is held at Kardinya Park Shopping Centre who provide the venue, staff to setup tables and assist with advertising. The centre manager, Glenda always has a smile and is so helpful. Great place to shop.
Flora Plant donate a selection of plants for our monthly raffles. When we pick them up they are so clean and well grown. There is such a wide range of choice and have a great reputation for excellence. A real treat for our member's monthly raffle.


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Sensory Discrimination Tests and Measurements
Statistical Principles, Procedures, and Tables
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Book DescriptionSensory discriminative analysis forms a fundamental type of methodology and is used widely in sensory and consumer research. Sensory Discrimination Tests and Measurements: Statistical Principles, Procedures and Tables provides a comprehensive discussion of sensory discriminative analysis from a statistical perspective. A wide variety of test and measurement methods, which were developed during the past decades and scattered in various statistical and non-statistical journals, are included in the book. The book gives a unified picture of the state of the subject and reflects some features of advanced sensory discriminative analysis. Designed to be both a reference manual and a research monograph, practitioners will discover various useful test and measurement procedures. More statistically-oriented readers will find the statistical considerations behind the procedures. Sensory Discrimination Tests and Measurements will be of interest to everyone concerned with testing and measuring sensory difference and consumer preference.
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Sensory testing and measurement are the main functions of sensory analysis. In recent years, the sensory and consumer field has evolved to include both difference testing and similarity testing, and new sensory discrimination methods such as the tetrads have received more attention in the literature.
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Focuses solely on the statistical techniques used in sensory testing of foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other consumer products. This book includes applications of statistical methods. It covers the application of techniques including R-index, the Bayesian approach for sensory differences tests, and preference mapping.
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• • • • • Group turnover rises to €7.4 billion Operating EBIT soars to record €755 million Group result improved by more than half-billion Euros 2010 Revenues and Operating EBIT expected to rise above previous year Group result for the full year to exceed € 500 million
Gütersloh, August 31, 2010 – The international media group Bertelsmann reports a surge in profits during the first six months of the year 2010. Against the backdrop of an upturn in Europe's advertising markets and the long-view cost-cutting measures of the previous year, operating EBIT from continued operations rose to €755 million for the period from January to June (H1 2009: €497 million), a new record. The Group improved its result by more than halfbillion Euros, for a net profit of €246 million (H1 2009: €-333 million). Group turnover, now adjusted for the British TV channel Five which has since been sold, amounted to €7.4 billion for the first six months of the year (H1 2009: 7.1 billion €); Return on Sales increased to 10.3 percent (H1 2009: 7.0 percent). "I am very pleased that business is going so remarkably well in the year of our 175th anniversary. Our operating result has achieved a record high. The economy and especially the advertising markets are friendlier. We now are profiting from having expanded our marketleading positions, while also having lastingly improved our cost structures. This makes us confident for the rest of the year, and that is why we are raising our profit forecast," declared Bertelsmann's Chairman & CEO Hartmut Ostrowski. "We are well equipped for the future and will systematically continue to develop our many different businesses. The entire field of digitization will play an increasingly important role." Growth was mainly fueled by the advertising-driven divisions, RTL Group and Gruner + Jahr, and by Random House where the U.S. business and digital activities have shown particularly positive development. At RTL Group, all units played a part in boosting profits, and especially Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, Groupe M6 in France, and RTL Nederland. Gruner + Jahr benefited from an improved advertising environment and has gained market share. Arvato did well, as its services business thrived and the print sector made a recovery, while Direct Group continued to adjust its portfolio during the period under review. The savings from the previous year's costs program contributed significantly to the positive performance across all of Bertelsmann's companies and divisions.
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The first half of the year also saw strong operating free cash flow from operations. Debt was further reduced: at the reporting date of June 30, 2010, net financial debt was €2.78 billion (December 31, 2009: €2.79 billion). Bertelsmann has significantly reduced its debt by more than €800 million in the past twelve months. At 2.8, the Leverage Factor remains below the mark of 3.0. In relation to net financial debt, the factor was 1.2. "Bertelsmann is financially solid. After the measures taken during the previous year, there was no need for adjustments to the first-half balance sheet," explained Bertelsmann's CFO Thomas Rabe. "We are raising our forecast for the full year. Instead of the stable revenue and operating EBIT performance predicted at the Annual Press Conference in March, we now expect to see a year-on-year increase in both, and a Return on Sales of around 10 percent. We are increasing the predicted Group result corridor of between €400 and €500 million to over € 500 million. Nonetheless, visibility for the important fourth quarter still remains low in the advertising markets." On June 30, 2010, Bertelsmann had 100,151 employees worldwide (December 31, 2009: 102,704).
Corporate divisions: RTL Group Highlights • RTL Group's operating EBIT and return on sales reach record levels for a first half year • All RTL Group profit centers report higher earnings • RTL Group's online platforms generate over 715 million video downloads in six months – an increase of 50 percent In the first half of 2010, Europe's leading entertainment network benefited from powerful growth in the TV advertising markets in Western Europe and comprehensive cost-cutting measures introduced in the previous year. Both revenues and operating EBIT increased significantly. All units of RTL Group contributed to the increase in earnings, but in particular Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, which outperformed the overall market, the French Groupe M6 and RTL Nederland. RTL Group maintained its leading positions in audience markets in key countries, even though almost all of the World Cup matches with the highest ratings were broadcast by competitors. The German family of channels achieved a record 34.8 percent audience share in the main target group. In France the digital free TV channel W9 continued its strong growth, and the main channel M6 also significantly increased its revenues and operating EBIT in the first half year. Fremantle Media, the production arm of RTL Group, also saw higher revenues and operating EBIT, thanks to many successful international formats.
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Random House Highlights • Random House increases sales and profitability, especially in U.S. • Rapid growth in e-book sales and digital publishing programs • Pulitzer Prizes for three Random House titles The world's largest trade book publishing group, despite difficult market conditions, significantly increased its first-half 2010 sales and operating EBIT, driven by major increases in revenues and profits from its U.S. division and rapidly rising digital sales. Random House placed 138 titles on the "New York Times" bestseller lists, including the Stieg Larsson Millennium trilogy, which sold 6.5 million print and e-books in the U.S. and Germany during the half year. Random House UK contributed one quarter of the "Sunday Times" bestsellers. Verlagsgruppe Random House grew its market share in a flat overall market. Random House U.S. ebook sales surged 300 percent in the first six months, and comparably in Germany and UK. The company's e-book program in these countries cumulatively expanded to 20,000 titles. The UK Group's Nigella Lawson digital cooking app became an immediate global bestseller. Random House announced the discontinuation of its publishing operations in Japan and Korea.
Gruner + Jahr Highlights • Operating EBIT up sharply due to above-market performance and 2009 cost-cutting • Corporate Publishing expands across Europe: Audi, Red Bull, Danone and other big names turn to G+J for customer communication services • G+J EMS leads coverage and quality in Germany's mobile segment with over 650 million mobile page impressions a month Europe's leading magazine publisher recorded stable revenues in the period under review; operating EBIT increased significantly as a result of comprehensive cost-cutting measures in the previous year and a performance that outpaced the market. G+J was able to improve its competitiveness by adapting its structures to new market conditions and further lowering its cost base. Advertising revenues rose thanks to better overall economic performance, while G+J gained additional market shares. In Germany, several new titles began regular publication following successful market tests. The online marketing activities of G+J EMS were significantly extended, while G+J EMS maintained its leading position in coverage and quality in the German mobile segment. International business performance varied: business in China continued to gain momentum, while performance in Eastern Europe, Italy and Spain was more modest in a much weaker market environment. The Corporate Publishing division successfully expanded across Europe. Meanwhile, the Prinovis and Brown print units saw a slight recovery.
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Arvato Highlights • Arvato takes over e-commerce services for the Real retail chain – from e-shops to customer service, logistics and transport • Arvato Digital Services gains new market shares and enters merchandising and electronic software distribution business segments with new customers • Arvato Infoscore awarded German innovation prize PPP (public-private partnership) in the category of administration modernization The media and communications service provider Arvato increased its revenues during the first half year; year-on-year operating EBIT was roughly unchanged. The main growth drivers were the French call center business and Digital Services division, particularly in Europe and South America. In a persistently difficult economic environment, the print business slightly recovered and achieved growth, primarily in offset. The market for print services on the Iberian Peninsula remained difficult. In the Services division, Arvato was able to win new customers by offering integrated services. Electronic software distribution grew and the value chain of the music business was extended with the addition of music merchandising. Arvato also gained market share in a number of relevant markets, including CD and DVD replication and the German print business. To offset the late cyclical consequences of the economic crisis, Arvato again focused on managing costs and optimizing processes, enhancing its competitive position while continuing the transformation to an integrated provider of comprehensive solutions.
Direct Group Highlights • Spanish club Círculo de Lectores: new momentum through joint venture with leading publishing and bookselling group Planeta • Growth in Eastern Europe: Family Leisure Club Ukraine celebrates tenth anniversary and expands • French club France Loisirs maintains record profitability The club and bookselling businesses operated by Direct Group recorded lower revenues in the first half year as a result of divestments and declining membership numbers; year-on-year operating losses were significantly curtailed thanks to ongoing cost-cutting measures. Falling member revenues affected the markets in Germany and France in particular. Direct Group continued to adjust its portfolio. The businesses in Portugal, Italy and Australia were sold in the first half of the year. In Spain, however, the club and direct marketing business are gaining new momentum through a joint venture between leading publishing and bookselling group Planeta and Círculo de Lectores that will see Círculo club corners added to some 25 Casa del Libro bookstores throughout Spain operated by Planeta. The partnership was approved by the cartel office in July. In German-speaking countries, Direct Group completed the merger of Austria's Donauland club with Der Club Bertelsmann in Germany. Austrian club members have since been managed from Germany.
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Overview of key figures (€ million, continuing operations)
January 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010 January 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009
Consolidated revenues Operating EBIT by division Corporate/consolidation Operating EBIT Special items EBIT Financial result Earnings before taxes from continuing operations Income taxes Earnings after taxes from continuing operations Earnings after taxes from discontinued operations Group profit or loss attributable to: Earnings attributable to Bertelsmann shareholders attributable to: Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
7,358 796 (41) 755 (30) 725 (317) 408 (109) 299 (53) 246 170 76
7,085 543 (46) 497 (290) 207 (200) 7 (135) (128) (205) (333) (368) 35
Balance as of June 30, 2010 Net financial debt Economic debt* Employees 2,782 6,016 100,151
Balance as of December 31, 2009 2,793 6,024 102,704
The corresponding figures for the previous period have been adjusted in accordance with IFRS 5. *Net financial debt plus provisions for pensions, profit-participation capital and present value of operating leases (continuing operations)
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Revenues January 1 – June 30, 2010 January 1 – June 30, 2009 2,475 734 1,217 2,243 581 7,250 (165) 7,085
Operating EBIT January 1 – June 30, 2010 533 40 130 99 (6) 796 (41) 755 January 1 – June 30, 2009 375 20 55 103 (10) 543 (46) 497
RTL Group Random House Gruner + Jahr Arvato Direct Group Total Divisions Corporate/Consolidation Total Group *Continuing operations
2,661 791 1,217 2,312 532 7,513 (155) 7,358
About Bertelsmann AG Bertelsmann is an international media company encompassing television (RTL Group), book publishing (Random House), magazine publishing (Gruner + Jahr), media services (Arvato), and media clubs (Direct Group) in more than 50 countries. Bertelsmann's claim is to inspire people around the world with firstclass media and communications offerings – entertainment, information and services – and occupy leading positions in its respective markets. The foundation of Bertelsmann's success is a corporate culture based on partnership, entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and corporate responsibility. The company strives to bring creative new ideas to market and create value. Bertelsmann celebrates its 175th anniversary in 2010.
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The Turbo Chef i5 Microwave/Convection Oven gives you microwave fast cooking with convection oven quality. Fresh dough pizza in 3 minutes, french fries in under 4 minutes, frozen wings in 4 minutes . Includes (2) solid teflon baskets, (1) oven cleaner (1) oven guard, (1) aluminum paddle, (2) trigger sprayers, and (1) standard rack. This oven is perfect for high volume, fast paced establishments.
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