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Zack rounded the corner with Hobbar close behind. Chip trailed sluggishly, not used to keeping up with as much activity as the other two.
"We've not seen anyone in minutes," Chip panted. "There's no one after us! Let's… let's take a break here."
"Not a chance," said Zack, nearing the next door in the hallway. "Based on the kinds of rooms we're seeing, this is a standard service floor. Now, the architecture here's the sort that might send a city planner to the funny farm, but layouts like this tend to have extra exits for service staff, even if we'll have to climb stairs to find them. Chefs, janitors, maintenance crew, and all the people who've got the jobs that keep things running smoothly. And while Murk's definitely repurposed this building, the whole place is too clean. There's another way in down here, and we're getting close to it."
Zack reached for the door, but it opened before he touched it, pulled inward by someone on the other side. Vox Cul-Dar, looking as if he'd strangled so many guards that his heart simply wasn't in it anymore, appeared behind the door and froze at the sight of Zack Gamma.
"You?" said Vox.
"Vox!" said Zack.
"Vox?" said Hobbar.
"You!" shouted Vox, seeing Hobbar. The Crinlian took a step back, as Vox's normally highly ordered mind spun into overdrive. When he'd first come to Murk's headquarters, his priority had been tracking down a lead on the Phantom Matador. But after a slow and, frankly, aggravating trek through the service entrance's security team, seeing the bounty he wanted to catch the most and the child he wanted vengeance on the most at the same time caused his mind to experience something not unlike whiplash.
He jumped at Zack, but had wasted just enough time in the shock to see the investigator draw and aim one of his Purcellian striker pistols. Vox slowed and entered a defensive stance, but Chip ran, shoulder first, into Zack, sending them both onto the ground. The gun that Zack had been carrying launched itself from his hands and slid across the floor, coming to a rest at Vox's feet. Vox looked at the weapon, then at the man who was struggling to keep Zack pinned to the floor.
"Thank you for the assistance," said Vox. "I don't plan on sharing the bounty, though."
"Don't turn him in to the DMA," said Chip. "Turn him in to Murk."
"Now why would I do that?" asked Vox. Hobbar managed to inch away for a moment before Vox spotted him, glared, and willed the Crinlian to halt.
"Murk's favors are valuable," said Chip. "Think of what having him as an ally might bring. He's eager to see Zack dead at his hands rather than someone else's."
"I doubt that Murk's favor would be as valuable as what I'll collect with my original plan," said Vox. "I also don't know why Zack is wanted by the DMA. If a higher-up has wrath equal to Murk's but the resources of the entire agency, then I think I know who I'm working for. Now… get off my quarry."
Zack looked up into the eyes of Vox Cul-Dar. He wasn't in a position to run, fight, or bargain. It was the end of the line.
Much earlier, on another world…
Sister Barris waved Azar into the small room, and motioned for him to sit at the table. Azar sat, feeling wary and trapped. The Order of Fierce Mercy had safehouses, an assumption built from the knowledge that their clients might not be able to find legal counsel because their position was too dangerous for their location to be known to the public. Azar had grudgingly agreed to the process but had resented it.
"It's not right," he said. "I'm supposed to be getting a new home and retiring comfortably, not on the run in back alleys and secret buildings."
"I know," said Sister Barris. "It's just until the trial, though. Once you're passed the trial, and once the verdict comes down in your favor, this will all be over."
"They're looking for me," said Azar. "I can feel it."
"We all can," said Barris. "They're afraid that they'll be losing it all. And while they don't know where you are yet, they're looking. That's why we're here."
"Do you think we can trust anyone else in this situation?"
"Yes," said Barris. "It may be true that everyone in this line of work has a history… just as it's true that everyone has a history… but I think he's the best bet you've got. Bristlecorp may find our safehouses, but they'll never find the ones he's set up."
The door on the opposite side of the room swung open, and the agency representative entered, tossing a clipboard onto the table before sitting across from Azar. The man looked haggard, spindly, and confident, even if overworked. It was the look of a man who did exhausting work, but made sure it was done right. Azar recognized the look from his own mirror. The man doffed his hat and tossed it into the chair next to the one he'd selected for himself.
"Azar?" said the man. "Good to meet you. I'm Gamma, Zachary Gamma. Sister Barris tells me that you've hit some desperate times, and that's exactly when our company can step in to help people like you."
"Thank you," said Azar. "I'm still not sure what you can do that isn't already being done, though."
"Let me worry about that," said Zack. "I'll be honest, I've never had a client in quite your position… I don't think anyone in history's been in exactly what you're experiencing… but my job's going to be all about finding exactly what it'll take to see you get to your trial date in one piece. Nothing's gonna take you out of the picture while I'm around, and I expect to be around for a long, long time."


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condo heartbreak disco
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"Kostiuk Williams' sinuous, bendy lines and libidinal energy fuse his sci-fi super-diva narrative with the textures of everyday queer life gleaned from years spent observing his adopted home. Throughout, there is a wistful sense of how great the city could be were it to value its underground, subcultural bustle rather than reaching up to the sky."
- Jon Davies for C Magazine
"Condo Hearbreak Disco is a Cassandra-like warning of the evils of gentrification and cultural appropriation, rendered in Eric Kostiuk Williams' swirly, whirly, marvelously morphing graphic matrix. Wise and whimsical, political and personal, freaked out and fabulous, it's a visionary work by a gifted young cartoonist."
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I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the founders of Veteran Women Writers. The one-day retreats and three-day weekends offer such a welcoming sense of community where being a female, combat veteran is simply accepted. I appreciate that the groups are facilitated by women veterans and civilian helpers. This allows me to feel connected with a unique sense of "Sisterhood" safety. The writing prompts have helped me to reconnect with events and emotions in ways that help me to see the challenges that I have faced with courage and resolve. Because this group allows for a somewhat fluid schedule and is not a writing "therapy" or "critique group, I feel more inclined to risk emotional vulnerability. Being with other women veterans to share in the activities provided by Veteran Women Voices has me feeling confident to write my memoir and longing for this opportunity to gather on a monthly basis.
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Account Coordinator
- Employer
- Location
- New York City, New York (US)
- Salary
- Competitive pay, plus employer subsidized health and dental; 401(k)
- Posted
- Apr 09, 2018
- Function
- Marketing & Communications
- Specialty
- Account Management, Events
- Level
- Entry Level
- Metro Area
- New York
- Duration
- Full Time
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
For consideration, e-mail your cover letter, resume and salary requirements (required for consideration). MCI USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NYC-based experiential marketing and events agency, a key United States business unit of global company based in Geneva, Switzerland is interviewing highly organized, energetic and technology savvy self-starting candidates with language fluency capabilities in French and/or Italian to serve as an Account Coordinator serving the Account Directors of the agency.
Primary Job Duties
- Assist Account Directors with daily client account management – most specifically with international accounts with clients based in France and/or Italy
- Participate on client conference calls and with in-person meetings
- Participate in staff meetings and concept brainstorms
- Contribute to program/event conceptualization processes
- Assist with the correspondence and management of key agency partners; talents, influencers, restaurant establishments, etc.
- Assist Account Managers and Account Directors with all-encompassing event research, inclusive, but not limited to of the following: Research event concepts, Research and outreach to event venues and hotel properties, Research and outreach to program/event vendors; A/V, rental companies, ground transportation, food & beverage (caterers), etc., Research gifting options for client programs/events
- Assist with agency staff travel research and reservations; car service and flight aviation
- Development/Creation and production of program/event documents; hospitality decks, transportation spread sheets, production reports, etc.
- Development/Creation and production of event collateral; invitations, programs, name tags, signage, menu cards, dinner seating cards, etc.
- Assist with program/event organization and ramp-up; gathering supplies, packing/unpacking supplies, etc.
- Co-lead with Account Directors and Account Managers smaller agency accounts with the objective to further the employee's account management education, with the end goal to provide career education and future career advancement
- All-encompassing on-site activation assistance and co-management pertaining to four distinct types of events: Event production, Event hospitality, Experiential events, Marketing/Sponsorship events
Account Coordinator should possess the following minimum qualifications and skills
- Language fluency in French and/or Italian
- Passion, interest, and solid knowledge of the following luxury sectors: sports, fashion, entertainment, automotive, food and wine/spirits
- Creative and "outside the box" thinking
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Essential ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamically changing environment.
- Strong understanding of marketing and how it interfaces with events
- Ability to anticipate and quickly respond to the needs and requirements of Account Directors, Account Managers, and Agency Clients
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment but also exercise and act upon independent judgment with vision, confidence and a discerning eye towards delivering "experiences" and not just events
- Must have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamically changing environment
- Outstanding customer service and hospitality skills
- "In-event" troubleshooting skills
- Strong oral, written communication, and creative writing skills
- Pre-event organization and on-site event management
- Professional behavior skill set to represent the agency and its clients in a sophisticated manner within and outside of specific events
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills
- Strong Computer/Technology Knowledge: MAC proficient, Word, Excel (not just the basics, but a very strong comprehension of Excel formulas), Power Point, Outlook, and In Design, Photoshop and/or CAD
College degree - BA/BS, equivalent university degree or higher
- Black Flower Agency is a business unit of MCI USA, the United States subsidiary of MCI Group (www.mci-group.com).
- Position reports to Account Directors
- Unquestioned work ethic and great organizational skills
- Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary
- Ability to interact in a collaborative manner
- Solutions-oriented and creative problem solver
- Eager to learn with a desire for career growth in the event marketing, event hospitality, event production, and experiential events sector.
- Function as an Agency Team Member in accordance with parent company's corporate vision and guiding principles, including unquestioned integrity, client-centricity and a quest for lifelong learning.


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Early Years Programmer
Job Title: Early Years Programmer
Direct Report: Early Years Family Resource Centre Coordinator
Status: Part Time Permanent
Hours: 10 per week
Rate of Pay: $11 per hour
How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Ashley Florent (firstname.lastname@example.com) no later than August 15, 2016.
Nature & Scope
This position will be responsible for the implementation of Early Years Programming as assigned. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to program plan, implement and execute a wide range of programming for children ages 0-5.
Duties & Responsibilities
- To serve each parent and child with prompt, courteous and friendly service when they visit the YMCA.
- To consistently respond to parent's concerns in a positive and supportive manner.
- To observe and monitor children's play activities.
- To be responsible for the safety and security of children:
- Document visitors including, name, time of visit
- Monitor all entrances and exits at all times
- Respond to first aid and emergency situations as required
- Ensure children are playing safely with age appropriate toys
- Complete incident and accident report forms when necessary.
- To actively work towards maintaining a neat, clean, and well organized area at all times:
- Check for health and safety hazards at all times when on duty;
- Clean the space and toys consistently;
- To plan, implement and facilitate programs for ages 0-5
- MUST be able to work weekends and evenings
- To adhere to YMCA Child Protection policies and procedures.
- To comply with YMCA policies and procedures.
- Communication: The ability to give and gather information and to actively manage the communication process.
- Problem Solving: Identifies an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, coming up with possible solutions, selecting appropriate responses, and implementing them.
- Communication Skills: The candidate will be required to communicate with children, parents and other staff in a professional and welcoming manner. They will have the ability to speak to and instruct groups of children in a manner that engages their participation and plan activities that are based on the children's interests.
- Organizational Skills: The candidate will be required to plan and deliver a variety of programs, track attendances and registration statistics.
- Computer Skills: The candidate will be efficient in using Microsoft Office software.
- Time Management: The candidate must be able to multi-task efficiently manage time and duties.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 1-2 years' experience working with children ages 0-5 years
- Completed at least some post-secondary
- Basic computer skills
- Valid Driver's License
- First Aid & CPR Level C
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Checkissued no later than 6 months preceding your start date


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5 Tutorial Videos about Civil Engineering
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We require 5 videos that explain real world applications of topics that are studied in civil engineering. The tutor will explain in a video of around 8 minutes the fundamentals in civil engineering. Topics will be confirmed after approval of your proposal.
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The budget for this project is $25USD
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Mark Your calendars!
July 2019
Springfield, Illinois
Annual Mary Lincoln's Coterie Events
Official Hotel
Ramada North Springfield
3281 Northfield Dr, Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-4000
Mention Mary Lincoln's Coterie when making reservations
Monday, July 15 -11 am-1 pm
Lunch at The Lincoln Conference Center- Cost: $15.00 per person. (reservations required-click here for reservation form)
Where is The Lincoln Conference Center? Click here
After lunch, the Coterie will have a special tour of the Lincoln Home
Monday Evening: –7 pm
Strawberry Dessert Party at the Ramada North (Lower Level meeting room)
Hosted by Donna Daniels, Valerie Gugala & Donna McCreary
Tuesday, July 16, 10 am
Wreath Laying Ceremony
at the Lincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery
Speakers: Jerry Kowalski & Katherine Harris
Wreaths to be presented by:
Mary Lincoln's Coterie
Association of Lincoln Presenters
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48
11th Annual Mary Lincoln's Coterie Luncheon
Speaker: Doc Trevor
Speech topic: What Mary Lincoln would have experienced when visiting the soliders at the Hospitals
Location: Maldaner's (Downtown Springfield, IL) — Noon — Cost: $25.00 per person. (reservations required)
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St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. So why not host a St. Patrick's Day brunch this weekend or next?
Brunch is a great excuse to spend time with friends and eat delicious, homemade food. And a themed brunch is even better.
I recommend starting with a fruit salad of green apples and green grapes. When I make fruit salads, I always add lemon juice to keep the fruit fresh.
Another fun, green snack: shamrock chips. You can make these chips at home using spinach tortilla wraps. Simply cut the wraps into shapes with shamrock cookie cutters and sprinkle them with olive oil and salt. Then bake the chips in the oven at 375 degrees for about five minutes. You can serve these adorable shamrock chips with guacamole.
Once your brunch menu is complete (maybe add a waffle bar and quiche), purchase some green napkins, plates, and cutlery. Now you're ready for brunch; just ask your friends to bring Irish beer.


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David's Skaven
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that guys looking pretty good, the cloak is nice
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Holy crap you weren't kidding about the model being darker. I don't know what to say about that, I've had other varnish fuck ups, but I've never had that happen.
Is the other model varnished also? He looks much brighter.
Is the other model varnished also? He looks much brighter.
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Quick edit: I found out that painted on varnish is garbage and needs water to dilute it. I've done that and applied it to my skaven and the highlights are not fading. Success! I still want the spray on dullcote varnish from Testors though.
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man, that book guy turned out really good. i especially like what you did to the book.


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Alphonso Mango Puree from Ratnagiri, India, home of 'the King of the Fruits'.
A puree to create perfect cocktails, mocktails, desserts or savoury dishes.
We never add sugar.
We at La Choza use The Mango girls products in a number of our cocktails, they are fresh, flavoursome and of an excellent quality. We do a blood orange and chill Margarita and a punchy passion fruit Margarita. We also use the passion fruit as a cure in our cerviche which tastes amazing. We also like to know the products are well sourced and love working with The Mango girls!


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Resting in the Lord
It seems as though we get so busy doing things all the time. Resting in the presence of the Lord is good. Our church schedules, work appointments, family and friends can keep us hoping from one thing to another. It would be good to set read Resting in The Lord
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Tags: church, time with god


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China is betting on a massive infrastructure and cross-border trade initiative to cushion the economy as it transitions to a period of slower, more sustainable growth, but experts warn the program could do more harm than good.
Years in the making, the 'One Belt, One Road' (OBOR) initiative is composed of two primary projects: the "Silk Road Economic Belt" and "21st Century Maritime Silk Road," a network of road, rail and port routes that will connect China to Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. President Xi Jinping hopes the plan will spur more regionally balanced growth as annual gross domestic product hovers at a 24-year low.
However, OBOR is unlikely to resolve Beijing's long-term growth problem as it doesn't address domestic consumption, noted Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoFAML) in a recent report.
"OBOR tries to export China's savings and import foreign demand, so it represents a continuation of China's old growth model (which had brought China to its current predicament in the first place)," it said.
"We suspect that many local governments may leverage off OBOR for a new round of infrastructure spending…This, while helpful in holding up short-term investment, will delay the long overdue rebalancing toward consumption in China," it added.


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In the early 1970ís, Joe left for Poland and helped begin Campus Crusade for Christ in Poland. The entire Catholic youth movement in Poland ìOazaî was affected by the Gospel and the fruit of that mission continues to grow and multiply today! One of those Oaza leaders affected was Anna.
In 1990, Joe and Anna met in Chicago. A ministry of Christian radio, camps, concerts, festivals and training conferences were held throughout the city of Chicago throughout the 90's. They now have three grown children (Mary – 23, Lukas – 21 and Konrad – 19)
In 2004, Joe and Anna started MissionPoland. This ministry began with holding Bible conferences and evangelistic meetings in churches and family camps in Poland. We also continued ministry to Poles in America and the U.K.. Fruit from these earlier years still needs to be gathered, discipled and organized. We still have unique doors open for us and have been preparing for an even greater harvest in Poland. God has protected and provided for us and we trust Him to continue, as we keep His word, love the Lord, honor His name and have His purpose.
In 2007, MissionPoland was incorporated with 501 © 3 status, enabling it to receive tax-deductible contributions. Contributions to this vital ministry should be made out to: MissionPoland P.O. Box 681481 Schaumburg, IL 60168
Thank You again for all you have done and to God be the glory!
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The Dentalpreneur Podcast
The goal of this podcast is to assemble the greatest minds of the dental profession and to pass on their most valuable and succinct lessons, in order to help you to achieve your full potential in practice and in life. Let's face it. Dentistry can be a frustrating and isolating profession… but you don't have to be an island anymore. It's possible to become more profitable, less stressed and more fulfilled in your career and it's our mission is to help you get there. For a whole host of free practice building tips and resources, visit our website at TrueDentalSuccess.com
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Washington D.C., USA: U.S Import Price Index which measures change in the price of imported goods and services purchased domestically decreased 0.4 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today, following a 0.9 percent advance in May. Lower prices for non fuel and fuel imports contributed to the June decline. Prices for U.S. exports rose 0.3 percent in June, after rising 0.6 percent the previous month.
The forecast from a median survey of economists had expected U.S. Import Prices increase of 0.1% in the past month.
U.S. import prices fell the most in more than two years in June as prices for petroleum products fell and a strong dollar weighed on the costs of other goods, pointing to benign import inflation pressures.
All Imports
The price index for U.S. imports fell 0.4 percent in June, after increasing 0.9 percent in May and 0.5 percent in April. The June decline was the largest monthly drop since the index decreased 0.5 percent in February 2016. Despite the downturn in June, overall import prices advanced 4.3 percent between June 2017 and June 2018.
Fuel Imports
Import fuel prices decreased 0.7 percent in June, after a 6.1-percent advance in May and a 3.9-percent rise in April. Falling prices for both petroleum and natural gas contributed to the overall drop in June fuel prices. Prices for petroleum fell 0.8 percent in June following advances of 7.4 percent in May and 4.2 percent in April. Natural gas prices fell 6.0 percent in June, after a 24.7-percent drop the previous month. The price index for natural gas has not recorded a monthly increase since a 13.4-percent advance in January. Fuel prices rose 33.8 percent over the past 12 months, driven by a 37.8-percent increase in petroleum prices over the same period. In contrast, natural gas prices declined 27.8 percent over the past year, the largest 12-month drop since the index fell 34.8 percent for June 2016.
All Imports Excluding Fuel
Prices for nonfuel imports decreased 0.3 percent in June following a 0.2percent increase in May. The June decline was led by lower prices for foods, feeds, and beverages; consumer goods; capital goods; and automotive vehicles which more than offset higher prices for nonfuel industrial supplies and materials. The price index for nonfuel imports advanced 1.5 percent for the year ended in June, driven by higher prices for nonfuel industrial supplies and materials; capital goods; and consumer goods.
Imports by Locality of Origin
Import prices from China recorded no change in June, after a 0.1-percent uptick the previous month. Prices for imports from China increased 0.5 percent over the past year, the largest 12-month advance for the index since a 0.6-percent rise between May 2013 and May 2014. In contrast, the price index for imports from Japan edged down 0.1 percent in June, the first monthly decline since the index fell 0.3 percent in October 2017. Import prices from the European Union, Canada, and Mexico all decreased in June, led in part by lower fuel prices. Prices for imports from the European Union and Canada decreased 0.3 percent, and the price index for imports from Mexico fell 0.5 percent.
Nonfuel Industrial Supplies and Materials
Nonfuel industrial supplies and materials prices increased 0.3 percent in June following a 0.8-percent advance in May. Higher prices for metals and paper drove the June advance.
Finished Goods
Prices for each of the major finished goods areas decreased in June. Consumer goods prices fell 0.3 percent in June, the first monthly decline since the index decreased 0.1 percent in December 2017 and the largest 1-month drop since the index fell 0.3 percent in November 2016. The price indexes for import capital goods and automotive vehicles each declined 0.1 percent in June
Foods, Feeds, and Beverages
Foods, feeds, and beverages prices fell 2.6 percent in June, the largest monthly decline for the index since a 2.8-percent drop in February 2012. Falling prices for vegetables, fruit, and fish and shellfish all contributed to the decrease in June.
Transportation Services
Import air passenger fares increased 7.3 percent in June, after decreasing 2.5 percent the previous month. The June rise was driven by a 7.9-percent advance in European fares and a 12.6-percent increase in Asian fares. The index for import air passenger fares advanced 4.8 percent over the past year. Prices for import air freight fell 1.0 percent in June and increased 17.1 percent over the past 12 months.
U.S. Import and U.S. Export Price indexes
The U.S. Import and U.S. Export Price Indexes measure the change over time in the prices of goods or services purchased from abroad by U.S. residents (imports) or sold to foreign buyers by U.S. residents (exports).
The Import/Export Price Indexes, along with the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index, form the basis of three major Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) programs measuring the change in the prices of goods and services in the U.S. economy. Each of the three has been designated as a Principal Federal Economic Indicator.
An index is a tool that simplifies the measurement of movements in a numerical series. Movements are measured with respect to the base period when the index is set at 100. Currently, most Import/Export Price Indexes have an index base of 2000=100 and price changes are measured in relation to that figure.
While movements between two dates can be expressed as index point changes, it is more useful to express the movements as percent changes.
How the Import/Export Price Indexes are used
The Import/Export Price Indexes are primarily used to deflate foreign trade statistics produced by the U.S. Government. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculated by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), is an example of a statistic that is deflated using the Import and Export Price Indexes. The Import/Export Price Indexes are also a valuable input into the processes of measuring inflation, formulating fiscal and monetary policy, forecasting future prices, conducting elasticity studies, measuring U.S. industrial competitiveness, analyzing exchange rates, negotiating trade contracts, and analyzing import prices by locality of origin.
Deflating trade statistics: Major government trade statistics deflated using the Import/Export Price Indexes—the monthly U.S. trade statistics, the quarterly Balance of Payments Account (BPA) numbers, and the foreign sector of the quarterly National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA). The Import/Export Price Indexes can also be used to deflate any import or export values into real terms.
Measuring inflation: Movement in import prices can often be an indicator of future inflation since some inputs to domestic production, as well as consumption, are imported.
Formulating fiscal and monetary policy: The Federal Reserve Board frequently uses the Import/Export Price Indexes as a resource when deciding the nation's monetary policy. Import/Export Price Index data may also assist policymakers in determining the impact of trade legislation on fiscal policy.
Forecasting future prices: Anticipating future price trends is important to business leaders and those doing research on international prices. A major input into any model used to forecast price trends is past prices. Although past price behavior is not a perfect predictor of future trends, historical patterns and relationships in the Import/Export Price Indexes can contribute knowledge about the future price levels.
Conducting elasticity studies: Price and income elasticity estimates are often used to examine how much of trade volume changes are attributable to price effects and how much to income effects. The Import/Export Price Indexes can be used to construct price elasticity estimates.
Measuring U.S. industrial competitiveness: The Import/Export Price Indexes can be used as inputs when measuring U.S industrial competitiveness. These measures include terms of trade indexes, export price comparison ratios, and import and export foreign currency indexes.
Analyzing the effects of exchange rates: The Import/Export Price Indexes can be used to construct pass-through rates to measure how much of an exchange rate change is passed through to an import or export price.
Negotiating trade contracts: Import/Export Price Indexes data have been useful in both multilateral and bilateral trade agreements. Government agencies that have used the data in negotiating trade contracts include the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Analyzing import prices by locality of origin: The IPP produces import indexes broken down by locality of origin. These indexes can be used to examine how the U.S. economy is affected by economic variables in other regions.
What goods and services do the Import/Export Price Indexes measure?
The Import/Export Price Indexes measure all goods except for military goods, works of art, used items, charity donations, railroad equipment, items leased for less than a year, rebuilt and repaired items, and selected exports (custom-made capital equipment). Covered services are air freight and air passenger fares.
What prices are used to calculate the Import/Export Price Indexes?
The majority of prices used in calculating import price indexes are quoted FOB (Free On Board) Foreign Port and the majority of prices used in calculating export price indexes are quoted FAS (Free Along Ship) U.S. Port; duty is not included. While the International Price Program prefers exit point price bases, point of origin or entry point price bases are used if they are the industry standard.


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Digital photos may be great, but print photos aren't disappearing anytime soon. If you have drawers stuffed with disorganized photos and half-finished albums, you 're not alone. (There's even an organization called the Association of Personal Photo Organizers for those seeking help with their photo clutter.)
Although there are various types of print photo storage systems (the shoebox style is perennially popular), few provide a way to easily view photos in addition to storing them.
Here are three different types of space-saving photo storage solutions that let you actually see the pictures you're saving:
- The Fotoview Photo Organizer Box allows you to view, store and organize up to 300 4-inch by 6-inch photo prints in six compartments made of clear plastic. The compartments are attached to a base and angled to swing open and closed. This photo organizer can also store various photo discs and CDs. Labels are included which make it easy to clearly mark each photo storage compartment, and the entire unit is made of acid-free plastic.
- Picture Pockets are hanging photo holders that store and display up to 80 4-inch by 6-inch photos in 40 double-sided pockets (you can insert photos on both sides for twice the storage). This type of "hanging photo gallery" can be hung on a wall or even from the ceiling.
- The clear Plastic Photo Storage Box comes with six individual removable cases that hold 100 4-inch by 6-inch photos (for a total of 600 photos); the cases all fit neatly inside the box. Constructed of transparent acid-free plastic, the cases provide a simple way to organize your photos by event, chronological order or any way you see fit. The box and each of the cases snap closed to ensure safe storage of your photographs.