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Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM). a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, has chosen a site in the Sendlingerstrasse near the famous Marienplatz in Munich to house its third European Columbia-branded store, expected to open in December 2009. The new store, which will occupy 450 square meters, will present the company's Columbia brand outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear and Sorel brand footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts who live in Germany.

Sendlingerstrasse is one of the fastest developing shopping streets within Munich, with approximately 50,000 people visiting each day. City planners and developers are working together to turn a portion of the street into a pedestrian-only shopping area within the next three years. Sendlingerstrasse and the surrounding area currently feature stores owned by Columbia's key customers and competitors, as well as other famous consumer brands such as Starbucks and Apple.

"We're very excited about locating a Columbia-branded store in Munich, one of the premier retail shopping destinations in Europe and the business centre of Germany as well as a gateway to the Alps. The street sits in the heart of the ‘outdoor' shopping area of Munich, only a five-minute walk from the very famous Marienplatz,” said Christian Finell, general manager Europe, Columbia Sportswear Company. "The planned opening of our store in Munich is an exciting move for our Columbia and Sorel brands in Germany.”

Columbia's planned Munich store follows the opening of branded stores in Frankfurt and London in August and September, respectively, as part of the company's strategy to establish a network of branded stores in key metropolitan markets around the world to drive consumer demand by elevating the presentation of its complementary outdoor brands.

Source: www.columbia.com

Carinthia, New England's only all park mountain face, was given recognition this year in October's edition of Transworld SNOWboarding. A reader's poll voted Mount Snow #1 Resort on the east, #1 Terrain Park on the east, and #2 half-pipe on the east. Big Boulder, another Peak Resorts mountain, also made it into the top 5 list of parks on the east at number four.

Other accolades awarded to Carinthia was #1 in the east as voted by Ski Magazine readers and being the only east coast resort ranked in the Top 10 for parks by Skiing.

Year one of the Carinthia transformation was a huge success. To improve upon that Mount Snow will be adding curved rails and boxes to its already impressive cache of steel features. The feature park Nitro has been widened by 25' to allow for a wider passerby lane on skiers left. This will help improve the flow to Carinthia's most popular park. While cliffs may be natural and abundant out west, on the east coast creativity comes into play. Elia Hamilton, Mountain Manager, built a 12' unnatural cliff on the lower Nitro pitch that is sure to be an instant favorite.

Orage is "respecting the revolutionaries" this year by outfitting a select few terrain park crews, including Carinthia, with its limited edition, "LTD" line of outerwear. Be sure to check out the video and photo contests on facebook this winter for a chance to win gear and prizes, including Carinthia specific bandanas and pint glasses.

Source: www.prlog.com

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I used to love Man Or Astro-Man, so I was stoked on Miki Tähtinen's song choice for his video part. It probably should have just been a one song part though. The quicktiem was all kinds of wonky for me, so here it is on Vimeo along with other parts from the ITÄ video.

Seeking a developer to build a simple sports-themed casual game app for iPhone distribution. Only interested in working with an individual willing to build the app in exchange for a percentage of app store sales and any other revenue generated.

Prior iPhone app development experience preferred. Also, while not required, having an interest in and knowledge of sports and games is a plus!

We have been working in the interactive sports entertainment field since 1992 and have launched a casual games developer that was acquired by a NASDAQ-listed company. We have also developed some of the most popular sports games available online for major portals and sports league and team sites.

We have a unique but classic game format we believe is a perfect fit for the iPhone experience, and one that is not available on the platform now.

We are based in LA, and candidates from the SoCal area are preferred. However, if you are a superstar and a perfect fit for the role, we’re open to working with you on a remote basis.

Contact us at casualsportsgames@gmail.com.

Please, no recruiters/recruiting agencies (no referral fee arrangements of any kind will be considered)

Threshold Interactive (www.thresholdinteractive.com) is searching for talented and driven .Net programmers to join our top notch, rapidly growing technology team in Culver City, California (Los Angeles).


Who we are:

Threshold is an innovative interactive agency with a core expertise in leveraging the latest in technology, creativity, and strategy to push the boundaries of marketing. We work with companies like Honda, Nestle, Butterfinger, Gerber, and the Bonnaroo music festival. We launched the first branded channel on YouTube, and were one of the first agencies to use MySpace for marketing. What’s next? Join our team, and have a say.


Why join us?

We want to set the world on fire, and we know that our people are the key to make this happen. For our tech team, we support training and certifications, and we hold internal training and knowledge sharing sessions. We embrace curiosity, and encourage our team to set up and play with the latest software (the toys)!! We send people to conferences and events. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on having a great team that does amazing work! We set the bar high, and then we look for people who can jump over it.


What we offer:

• Fun, flexible, casual work environment
• Benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Ten paid holidays
• Centrally located offices


What we are looking for in a Developer:

• Solid, core, up-to-date knowledge of programming/languages
• Self-starter with ability to produce clean, high quality code and solutions with minimal guidance
• Exceptional problem solving skills – ability to break down a problem and solve it.
• A “can-do”, team first attitude willingness to help – no matter how big or small the task.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, an open mind, and the willingness to learn – we want you to grow..
• Passion for computer science and the interactive space – we are an interactive agency after all….
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields.


Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years recent experience with the following:
o Microsoft .Net
o C#
o Web (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, other web languages)
o SQL Server, including coding of stored procedures
o Databases (SQL Server, mysql)
o Programming object oriented Flash ActionScript highly desired, but not required

The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with peers, subordinates, senior management and clients is required. Candidates must possess excellent code troubleshooting and testing skills. Additionally, excellent grammatical, organizational, communication and proofreading skills are required. The ability to perform efficiently, with a strong attention to detail, in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, deadline-driven environment is essential. Candidates should able to accommodate a flexible schedule to include occasional overtime. Prior experience in an agency environment is a plus. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent training and experience.


How to apply?

Sounds like a great opportunity? Well it is if you want to join a fun, dynamic and creative group. We want you to be just as selective about us as we are in choosing each member of our team. We encourage you to learn more about our company and our culture by visiting our website at www.thresholdinteractive.com.

Still interested? Then please take the next step and submit your cover letter, resume and salary history to us. An extra plus – It's optional, but we think it's great if you send a quick cover letter talking about the coolest technology you've seen lately, and why you think it's worth looking at. This can be anything from a new website to a new API somewhere.

Submissions that do not include a salary history will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in Threshold!

ATTENTION AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS - WE ARE NOT UTILIZING OUTSIDE ASSISTANT WITH PLACEMENT OF THIS OR FUTURE POSITIONS. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT EMPLOYER REGARDING CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE SERVICES.

We are building a consumer facing content site/wiki with substantial aggregation.

We have developed a proof-of-concept site that has drawn traffic via natural search, a LAMP wiki, MySQL. We are replacing that site with a full beta release on Rails with various aggregation apps, social networking and proprietary monetization systems. We are looking for a RockStar lead developer that has already built cutting-edge apps using MVC platforms. You will be the lead developer, part product manager. We are looking for unique talent. Maybe you are relatively new on the scene or have been refining your skills over years to gain mastery… you must be the smartest guy/gal in the room.

We have already signed business development deals with some household name companies. We are also currently developing proprietary content creation technology. We need you to build a robust and highly customized platform/wiki/apps on rails. Expertise to include the following:

Fast AI prototyping
Designing and building applications on MVC quickly
Optimizing applications for speed to handle tens of millions of records
Designing databases to scale
SEO techniques
Designing architecture of meta data
Creating content management systems
Designing and building Wiki
Building social networking features
Understanding of what makes sites viral

If you can exercise the above successfully, then we want to connect with you. Your required capabilities must include Ruby on Rails, MySQL and related tools and gems. PostgreSQL, Sinatra, Erlang a plus. Extensive experience in aggregation, data mining robots is a huge plus. Your work needs to be durable but flexible. We believe function drives design and not the other way around. The final product must be “remarkable”, instantly identifiable and a magnet to the consumer.

Other:

* Documented experience building high quality commercial web sites in the area of media, publishing, eCommerce or social networking
* Design and analysis of algorithms a plus
* Ability to create a high degree of usability and stickiness
* Ability to interpret analytics to adapt site to increase usability and enhance UX
* 5+ years experience in designing and creating online consumer web sites
* BS in a technical field; MS a plus (or highly relevant experience)
* Familiarity with project management and agile development best practices
* XML, Web crawler knowledge
* Server management, optimization, deployment and optimizing apps for the cloud

Location: Los Angeles area

Instructions: Please email us your resume/CV as a Word doc saved lastname_firstname.doc

All applications will be held if strictest of confidence so not to worry if you are currently employed. Signing an NDA will be required. Let’s create the future now.



To all recruitment agencies: We not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Will work with agencies on selective deferred basis.

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We are building a consumer facing content site/wiki with substantial aggregation.

We have developed a proof-of-concept site that has drawn traffic via natural search, a LAMP wiki, MySQL. We are replacing that site with a full beta release on Rails with various aggregation apps, social networking and proprietary monetization systems. We are looking for a RockStar lead developer that has already built cutting-edge apps using MVC platforms. You will be the lead developer, part product manager. We are looking for unique talent. Maybe you are relatively new on the scene or have been refining your skills over years to gain mastery… you must be the smartest guy/gal in the room.

We have already signed business development deals with some household name companies. We are also currently developing proprietary content creation technology. We need you to build a robust and highly customized platform/wiki/apps on rails. Expertise to include the following:

Fast AI prototyping
Designing and building applications on MVC quickly
Optimizing applications for speed to handle tens of millions of records
Designing databases to scale
SEO techniques
Designing architecture of meta data
Creating content management systems
Designing and building Wiki
Building social networking features
Understanding of what makes sites viral

If you can exercise the above successfully, then we want to connect with you. Your required capabilities must include Ruby on Rails, MySQL and related tools and gems. PostgreSQL, Sinatra, Erlang a plus. Extensive experience in aggregation, data mining robots is a huge plus. Your work needs to be durable but flexible. We believe function drives design and not the other way around. The final product must be “remarkable”, instantly identifiable and a magnet to the consumer.

Other:

* Documented experience building high quality commercial web sites in the area of media, publishing, eCommerce or social networking
* Design and analysis of algorithms a plus
* Ability to create a high degree of usability and stickiness
* Ability to interpret analytics to adapt site to increase usability and enhance UX
* 5+ years experience in designing and creating online consumer web sites
* BS in a technical field; MS a plus (or highly relevant experience)
* Familiarity with project management and agile development best practices
* XML, Web crawler knowledge
* Server management, optimization, deployment and optimizing apps for the cloud

Compensation: part cash, part stock for contract gig, then will evolve into salaried position with benefits as company ramps up

Location: Los Angeles area

Instructions: Please email us your resume/CV as a Word doc saved lastname_firstname.doc

All applications will be held if strictest of confidence so not to worry if you are currently employed. Signing an NDA will be required. Let’s create the future now.



To all recruitment agencies: We not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Will work with agencies on selective deferred basis.

Rails, Ruby on Rails, PHP, LAMP, Internet, web, development, developer, programmer, engineer, information architecture, CTO, CIO, tech, technology