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Supermarkets unwrap record offers in battle for Christmas shoppers

By admin, 26 November, 2009, No Comment

Supermarkets are embarking on record levels of promotions as they battle to persuade tiffany jewellery cash-strapped shoppers to part with their money in the crucial run-up to Christmas.

At the checkouts of the big supermarkets, 35 per cent of all sales by value are on promotion, compared with 26 per cent a year ago, according to Nielsen, the market research group.

Mike Watkins, a senior manager at Nielsen, said this was a record high for promotions. “Typically promotions peak around the end of November every year. They peaked a long time ago and are remaining high,” he added.

Supermarkets are ramping up offers, often part-funded by their suppliers, as they fight the effects of falling food price inflation, which means they must work harder to drive sales. They are also expanding rapidly into areas such as clothing, entertainment and electronics in an effort to capture a bigger slice of these markets.

Judith McKenna, finance director of Asda, has predicted this year will be the “most competitive Christmas for a decade”.

Asda is expanding its promotional offerings this year, with deals on toys and electronics as well silver bracelets as on food.

Tesco said it was concentrating on delivering products for clear low prices such as pound(s)1, pound(s)2 or pound(s)3. But this week alone it was running 3,200 promotions in its stores and more than 250 half-price offers.

“Whether you call it a promotion or a price cut, it is going to be a bumper Christmas for consumers being able to buy food more affordably,” said one person familiar with the retailer.

Wm Morrison has in recent weeks been offering half-price deals on meat and fish among its promotions. From Monday it will begin a “price crunch week”, with further Christmas offers.

J Sainsbury, which has also been running a series of offers, said its level of promotions was about the same as last year, at 30-33 per cent, just below the industry average, but higher than two years ago, when the proportion of sales on promotion was about 20 per cent.

Tesco, Sainsbury and Morrison are slugging it out with loyalty or voucher schemes.

Angus Maciver, Morrison’s group marketing director, said: “This year we have seen more investment silver cufflinks in promotions but at the same time big investment in loyalty. Both have gone up.”

Even Marks and Spencer is promoting its party food and champagne, while Waitrose, its upmarket rival, will run 40 per cent more offers this December than last.

“The food market has become far more promotional than it has been for many years, and I don’t see that Christmas could possibly be any less so,” said Richard Hyman, strategic retail adviser to Deloitte.

Some retail watchers are sceptical at the overall value of the promotional bonanza to consumers, amid concerns supermarkets may be putting up prices of other goods to compensate.

It has also raised fears among analysts and investors that the promotional war will infect other parts of the high street.

According to a survey of 100 retailers by PwC, the professional services firm, about half of high street shops were offering discounts or promotions, such as three products for the price of two. This is a similar level to last year, when the economy was lurching downwards.

However, executives and analysts hope the heavy discounting and one-off sales days seen last year will be avoided silver money clips. “Against last year when there was a bloodbath, you would expect less discounting and clearance,” said Tony Shiret, analyst at Credit Suisse.

Retailers are considering whether to pass on the higher rate of value added tax on January 1, when it returns to 17.5 per cent from 15 per cent, or absorb this cost themselves.

Local church participates in ‘Operation Christmas Child’

By admin, 24 November, 2009, No Comment

Children in kindergarten through grade six shrieked, ran, yelled, reduced tiffany cheered and helped one another Wednesday night at Bible Christian Church, 1501 W. Mary St.

At times, it was chaos.

But it was for a cause.

As a part of the church’s Awana gatherings, children assembled boxes of toys and goods to send to less fortunate children around the world.

The project is called Operation Christmas silver rings Child.

Since 1993, the organization reports nearly 69 million boys and girls in more than 130 countries received the boxed gifts.

In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected in the United States and other sending nations.

Jerome Greene, Awana commander, said Bible Christian Church has been involved in Operation Christmas Child for five years.

“Every year, they’ve got new ideas,” Greene said.

He said the boxes used to be shoe boxes, but because of the silver bracelets durability and usability of plastic boxes, the organization has made the switch.

“The kids can keep using the plastic boxes longer than the shoe boxes,” Greene said.

Greene said the object of the project is to make children feel the joy of giving, not just receiving presents, during the holidays.

It’s something people forget, he said.

“It’s a way for us to give something in the U.S., where things are plentiful, to help those who are less fortunate,” he said.

The boxes are filled with toys, school supplies and necessity items, then silver cufflinks taken to drop-off locations around the country.

Children, parents, volunteers and anyone involved provided the items for the boxes. The items are in three categories: hygienic items, school supplies, and “fun stuff,” Greene said.

Greene said that during November, Bible Christian Church focuses on missions and sponsors a couple of area families for Christmas.

Moses Rodriguez, 7, packed a box for a boy Wednesday night at the church. He said he wasn’t sure where this particular box would go.

But he thought “someone without a house” would be receiving it.

Riley Methenny, 6, said she was packing a box for a girl.

“It’s going to people who don’t have presents on Christmas,” she said.

Last year, the church sent 48 boxes, and this year it will be sending 57.

The boxes are being collected at Family Bookhouse, 519 N. Main St. silver money clips Semi trucks then will haul the boxes to Denver, one of six regional centers in the country, where volunteers inspect the boxes and pack them into cartons. The boxes are then shipped around the world.

Joan Lobmeyer, co-owner of Family Bookhouse, said the store has collected 217 boxes so far from various churches and organizations, as well as a few individuals.

Last year Family Bookhouse collected 692 boxes.

“We’re hoping for more, but it’s up to the people,” Lobmeyer said.

The last day to drop off boxes is Monday, Nov. 23, before noon.

Family Bookhouse hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., silver pendants Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The store will be open Sunday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. for collections.

HOW TO GIVE SERVING PERSONNEL MERRY CHRISTMAS

By admin, 22 November, 2009, No Comment

The government of United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence issued the following news release:

As the season of good will is nearly upon us, the British public are being urged christmas gift to help the forces as much as possible by refraining from sending Christmas parcels to troops in Afghanistan.

Soldiers serving in theatre are literally being overwhelmed by support from the British public who generously post unsolicited parcels, putting a massive strain on the Forces Post Office in Camp Bastion, resulting in packages from friends and family taking longer to reach the intended recipients.

Many of the parcels are addressed to chaplains who have long left theatre, but whose legacy continues. The intention is that the current generation of padres will distribute the parcels to troops on the front line.

Padre Richard Downes, who is the British chaplain at Camp Bastion, said:

“The Enduring Families Free Mail Service enables families and close friends of Service silver money clips personnel to send packages out to theatre. While such unsolicited parcels are without doubt popular with recipients, the all-important personal mail from soldiers’ families becomes significantly delayed.

“Occasionally the perceived needs of recipients have become somewhat confused, as one chaplain discovered to his dismay when he opened a welfare parcel addressed to him personally, but which contained amongst other things a glossy pin-up calendar!”

Only a small fraction of the unsolicited parcels make it to the front line, the rest are processed by staff in Camp Bastion and the contents held in storage in welfare rest areas and churches until they can be sent on.

Some of the contents, including toiletry items, lie untouched for months at a time and one chaplain silver pendants reported that he had 70 brand new toothbrushes in the back of his church in a Forward Operating Base (FOB).

In response to the growing problem, the Ministry of Defence is working with the forces charity SSAFA to enable generous members of the public to donate money to the charity as an alternative to sending parcels.

The Operational Welfare Fund is focused on providing support direct to the front line and enables commanders on the ground to bid for those items which they know will boost the troops’ morale.

Padre Downes said:

“The postal service puts on a massive extra push at Christmas and put extra flights on to get the stuff here. But getting the mail out to the FOBs also takes longer, as mail must fit in around operational transport priorities.

“I thank the British public for their support but I would ask that they keep the pressure off the postal system silver earrings over the Christmas period. The British military are a generous bunch and the troops will always share with those whose parcels may have been held up.”For more information please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, Email:- htsyndication@hindustantimes.com.

HISTORIC CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

By admin, 18 November, 2009, No Comment

Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area reduced tiffany and take part in a variety of fun, traditional, and educational programs.

On Saturday, Nov. 28, from 1-4pm, The Homeplace celebrates Christmas in 1850. This program offers the smell of homemade cookies, stockings hung over the fire place, and voices raised in song, signifying that Christmas has come to The Homeplace. Visitors can learn to make simple Christmas decorations to decorate the tree, collect favorite holiday recipes, and relax to the sound of old-time Christmas tunes with the Dixie Volunteers. Later, join in singing 1800′s Christmas carols as we usher in Santa Claus by horse-drawn wagon to delight everyone with tales from his past. All ages are welcome at this family event. Admission to The Homeplace is $4 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5-12; 4 and under, free.

The Golden Pond Planetarium offers two holiday programs Dec. 3-20. A Story of Christmas silver bracelets explores the customs of Christmas, and ‘Tis the Season allows visitors to discover the cultural, seasonal, and religious rituals from around the world. Admission is $4 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5-12; 4 and under, free. Groups of 10 or more require reservations by calling 270-924-2020.

Some programs require reservations and full deposits. Please call 270-924-2020 for additional information or to reserve your spot.

The Homeplace, Nature Station, North and South Welcome Stations, and Golden Pond Planetarium and silver cufflinks Visitor Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Friends of LBL, to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. LBL information and maps are available on our website at www.lbl.org or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. We encourage visitors to review our website each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures. You can find out more about Friends of LBL silver money clips at www.friendsoflbl.org.For more information please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, Email:- htsyndication@hindustantimes.com.

Ring-Wise, Sharpshooting Punchers

By admin, 15 November, 2009, No Comment

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 knockouts) retires from his retirement of nearly christmas gift two years on Sept. 19, when he returns to the ring to face Juan Manuel Marquez (50-4-1, 37 knockouts), the current WBO and WBA lightweight world champion. The 12-round, pay-per-view bout was originally scheduled for July 18 but had to be postponed after Mr. Mayweather suffered a rib injury.

Over the years, there has been a proliferation of weight classes and sanctioning bodies in boxing, with the result that there are too many so-called world championships. As title belts have lost some of their shine, recognition as the best pound-for-pound boxer has accrued significance. Prior to his sabbatical, Mr. Mayweather was universally considered the best such boxer in the world. But after his exit, Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 knockouts) took up that mantle, with Mr. Marquez a close second. Although the undefeated Mr. Mayweather makes it clear that he means to protect his perfect record and legacy in boxing history, he insists that he is unconcerned about Mr. Pacquiao and the pound-for-pound title. With his unblemished record and only one close fight a split-decision victory over Oscar De La Hoya in 2007 it is understandable that the 32-year-old supersonic native of Grand Rapids, Mich., would believe he still reigns supreme.

Naturally, boxing fans eagerly anticipate a showdown between Mr. Mayweather silver rings and Mr. Pacquiao; however, before that moment of truth can take place, Mr. Pacquiao will have to survive a Nov. 14 test with the rugged offensive machine Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27 knockouts), and Mr. Mayweather will have to dispense with Mr. Marquez, who has held world titles in three weight divisions featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight.

At age 36, Mr. Marquez will be moving up two weight classes to the welterweight division (141 to 147 pounds) to fight a younger man. He has never fought anyone over 135 pounds. It is a tall order for the 5-foot-7-inch Mexican icon. There were concerns that the normally quick Mr. Marquez might lose his speed as he bulked up, but he believes the postponement was a blessing in disguise. He told me: “It enabled me to add the extra weight slowly so that my body could adjust. I feel great. The speed is there.”

Born in 1973 in Mexico City, Mr. Marquez, like Mr. Mayweather, is the son of a silver bracelets professional boxer. Mr. Marquez’s younger brother, Rafael, is the former IBF bantamweight world champion. Mr. Marquez began boxing professionally in 1993. Ten years later and on his second try, he captured the featherweight crown. It was clear from the start that Mr. Marquez was a gifted fighter. However, boxing insiders agree that ever since his first meeting with Mr. Pacquiao in 2004, a fight in which he miraculously peeled himself off the canvas three times to come away with a draw, Mr. Marquez made a quantum leap. He started taking chances and became more aggressive. In the process, his popularity soared and the man known as “Dinamita” emerged as a pay-per-view star.

In his last outing, Mr. Marquez survived an early onslaught to bust up and halt the 25-year-old IBO lightweight champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz. In September 2008, he weathered a pounding to knock out the Cuban sensation Joel Casamayor in the 11th round. In March of that year, Mr. Marquez dropped a highly controversial split decision to the current king of kings, Mr. Pacquiao.

This future Hall-of-Famer has the mental toughness to complement his physical and technical virtues. He has power in both hands and throws textbook shots from every punching angle straight rights, left hooks and uppercuts. Always well conditioned, there is no one more capable of making midfight adjustments. But in this battle, in which he stands to earn $3 million, Mr. Marquez will be up against a master boxer who is bigger, faster and younger.

Angelo Dundee, who trained, among many others, Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, told me: “Much as I respect Marquez, Mayweather is just too big and too strong. The question in this one will be how much, if anything, Mayweather might have lost in his layoff in terms of speed and timing.”

When I asked Mr. Marquez how he can beat a fighter who has the edge in every silver cufflinks category, he replied: “You’ve got to come in and bob and weave and bend and make him miss and then counter him and wait for the right moments and pick your shots.” When it was pointed out that Mr. Mayweather has proved vulnerable to left jabs, Mr. Marquez said: “True. But you have to be careful because when he leaves himself open for the jab he is setting you up for a counter right,” which is a blow that Mr. Mayweather has timed to perfection and which he used to turn the lights out on a headlong-charging Ricky Hatton. Mr. Marquez’s trainer, Ignacio Beristain, observed: “Floyd can catch two punches very well but has trouble with three and more.” Whether it be in the center of the ring or on the ropes, Mr. Marquez will be looking to throw punches in bunches.

Mr. Mayweather sloughs off such talk. “They all,” he said, “have a plan to beat me until they get into the ring.” The six-time world champion in five weight classes acknowledges that his opponent is a superb boxer. But, he adds: “He is a good little man. I am a great, big one.”

In a news conference, Mr. Mayweather lectured: “Heart is not enough in boxing. You can’t be a great fighter unless you can easily flow back and forth between offense and defense and unless you can fight both coming forward and backing up.” Both of these men can work in forward or reverse, but both are at their best as counterpunchers who thrive when they can get their opponents to attack first. As Freddie Roach, Mr. Pacquiao’s trainer, noted: “The issue in this fight is who, if anyone, will take the lead. Neither one of them likes to be the aggressor.”

The bout, tabbed “Number One/Numero Uno,” has been promoted tirelessly. It will silver money clips take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas during the weekend celebrations of Mexican Independence Day. In addition to the pay-per-view outlets, the fight will, for the first time in years, be shown in over 170 movie theaters.

When the bell rings, it is not likely to be the kind of fight for fans with a taste for Rocky-type slugfests. Still, these two ring-wise, sharp-shooting punchers are as good as it gets in boxing, and anyone with an appreciation for the subtleties of the sweet science will be curious to see how these cool-in-combat tacticians go about trying to dismantle one another.

USPTO Issues Trademark STELLAR DAWN to Jagex for Downloadable Telephone Ring Tones

By admin, 10 November, 2009, No Comment

Jagex Limited, Cambridge , U.K., has been issued the trademark Tiffany and co STELLAR DAWN (Reg. No. 3692053) by the USPTO.

The trademark application (serial number 77692485) was filed on March 17, 2009 and was registered on Oct. 6.

The goods & services for which registration was sought are “Downloadable Telephone Ring Tones For Wireless Telephones; Downloadable Computer Screen-Savers Software; Downloadable Computer Wallpapers Software, Books, Player’s Guide Books, Paper Instructional And Teaching Materials, silver money clips All In The Fields Of On-Line Computer Games And Multi-User Computer Games Provided Via Local Computer Networks, Global Computer Networks And The Internet; Printed Publications, Namely, Magazines, Leaflets, Brochures, And Posters, All In The Fields Of On-Line Computer Games And Multi-User Computer Games Via Local Computer Networks, Global Computer Networks And The Internet, Articles Of Clothing, Namely, T-Shirts, Hats, And Caps, Toys, Namely, Stuffed Toy Animals, Plastic Character Toys, Modeled Plastic Toy Figurines, Action Figures And Accessories Therefor; Board Games; Playing Cards & Entertainment Services, Namely, Providing Online Computer Games; Electronic Games Services, Namely, Providing Online Computer Games; Provision Of Online Computer Games By Means Of Local Computer Networks, Global Computer Networks, The Internet, Cable silver pendants Or Wire Communications Services, Wireless Telecommunications Services And Broadband Telecommunications Services”. For more information about US Fed News trademarks please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, US Fed News, Email:- htsyndication@hindustantimes.com.