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We Launch In Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire And West Sussex
Christine Durkin and team appointed to support regional business growth.
The Marketing Centre, the UK's number one provider of proven part-time marketing directors to ambitious businesses, has launched in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex.
Under the control of Christine Durkin, regional director for The Marketing Centre in the South, the company has already started working with a number of small and mid-size organisations - supporting regional and national business development and growth.
The Marketing Centre's part-time concept is driven by the frustration felt by business owners at the lack of appropriate options for accessing marketing skills. It provides SMEs and other ambitious organisations with a whole new means of acquiring marketing expertise, through an experienced professional plugged-into a company on a long-term, part-time basis from a team of proven marketing directors.
In the South, the company is already working with several local businesses who were all looking for a cost-effective experienced senior level resource to supplement the existing initiatives and drive further growth.
Christine Durkin comments: "The Marketing Centre is a well-established and proven model, already supporting a large number of ambitious businesses across the UK. We are excited to be introducing the concept to this region and have already made good traction; the appetite for our business model appears to be significant with a number of businesses already expressing an interest to get a Board-level marketing resource into a business that has likely never had this type of opportunity."
"As we know if you get great talent into your business then more often than not great things tend to happen."
"I believe there is an opportunity to work with a large number of organisations in the South across a range of sectors, and I am delighted to have already built a strong team of experienced marketing directors who are available almost immediately to help these businesses achieve real growth."


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Scent Swatch Review – For Scents Inspired By..
How often do you change your fragrance and how do you wear your perfume? I have a favorite and that's Narcisso Rodriguez EDP and EDT both for daytime and nighttime but sometimes I sway to try different scents when I get tired of them but I keep going back to my favorite of course. Do you have a signature scent? I wear my signature fragrance when I'm going out on a date, meeting, or anywhere I would like them to remember me by how I smell. Sort of like an imprint.
I was fortunate enough to receive a few gifts from scent swatch and they're based on my perfoume favorites like Blvgari Omnia Crystalline and Jo Malone's White Jasmine and Mint. Oooh a Black XS inspired perfume to for Mr. John Castle! These scents come in small atomizer bottles with simple but classy label. Scent Swatch manufactures designer-inspired scents for those who are on a budget. Not everyone can afford to put on an expensive perfume on a daily basis right?
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I love it! Most designer-inspired fragrance brands are actually FAAAAR from what the actual perfumes smell like but Scent Swatch is different! I own the original Blvgari Omnia and I must say Scent Swatch really captures the feel of the fragrance upon initial spray. It also lasts long too, look at the bottle, their fragrances are in Eau de Parfum. After the scent settles down on my skin it transforms into something lighter, albeit fresher. Take note, these are scents like. While it cannot capture the exact scent, like Crystalline's sharp citrus notes on the first spray while it warms down too a woody musk by the time you go to the heart. It still retains the heart which is the white florals.
Since it's just 90php per bottle (10ml) it doesn't feel wasteful spraying it throughout the day, you might not even do this because it lasts long!
Kikaysikat Tip: There are several type of perfume concentrations which varies on how long lasting and pure the scent is. This is in order from strongest to weakest: Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne.
Will I buy again?
Certainly! They're affordable at 90php per bottle and it's cute to give as gifts! They have a wide array of fragrances to choose from too! I hope they make a version of Narcisso Rodriguez!

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Optimised EMA
This is the modified version of Normal EMA crossover with lots of math logic to optimize entry and exit.
Firstly we check the distance between the crossover and the candle formed at the time of the crossover, if the distance is more, we ignore the signal as It tends to spoil our Risk-reward ratios.
Also, we initiate a trade when High/low of the candle which gave crossover is broken.
SL can be in terms of Points or percentage or crossover of moving average.
The target can be in terms of Points or Percentage, we have 2 targets here.
At tgt1 partial exit is done, and remaining is trailed till tgt2 is achieved.
The strategy looks like this in Amibroker.
Ex: If the buy is generated at 215,
Let's say 100 shares are bought at 215 rs, and tgt1 is 219 and tgt2 is 222.
So at 219, say 40 shares will be booked, rest 60 shares will be trailed till 222 is reached.
However, if you don't want 2 targets, you can change it to single target also./p>
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The new year is here and you are among the countless people who commit to losing weight and becoming healthier in 2019. Easier said than done, right?
The key to successful long-term weight loss is making realistic behavior changes that have you moving more and eating less. Realistic means sustainable. Sure, you'll lose weight if you eat nothing but cabbage soup, but how long can you do that without going crazy?
We have four tips to help you ease into your new, healthier lifestyle and start on the road to long-term success.
1. Choose your foods wisely
Fresh, whole fruits and vegetables are chock full of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, all key for good health. While 100% juice products may sound healthy, they are often high in sugar and are missing the fiber of the original fruit or vegetable.
Fiber is necessary for optimal health. It keeps systems moving smoothly and helps you feel fuller longer, which can help prevent overeating.
Unlike their refined-flour counterparts, breads and pastas made from whole grains are also rich in fiber along with other essential nutrients. And when it comes to rice, choose brown over white for more overall nutritional benefits.
2. Sit less, move more
Study after study point to the multiple health hazards to too much sitting, including higher rates of diabetes, cancer, and dementia in people are too sedentary, reports the Harvard Health Blog.
At work, set your smartphone to alert you every hour, and stand or stretch for a few minutes. You'll feel more refreshed and have more energy.
At lunchtime, take a 15-minute walk—especially if you have back-to-back meetings all day. Or take one of those meetings outdoors on a walking path or, if the weather is bad, down the halls. Many companies have discovered that walk-and-talk meetings are more productive.
Your goal should be about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week. It may seem like a lot, but those little spurts you sneak into your day add up fast.
3. Drink more water
Drinking plenty of water helps you avoid hunger by having something in your stomach. Also, you may think you're hungry when you are actually thirsty. Try a glass of water before you reach for the snack and see if that fills the need. Substituting water for other beverages is a great way to reduce your overall calorie intake, too.
Water helps your body function properly, which is key when you're trying to drop the pounds.
And last but not least, water keeps you hydrated, which is very important as you increase your movement and exercise levels.
4. Choosing a program
There are too many diets and weight loss programs to count. The key is to find one that works over the long term and fits your individual lifestyle and needs.
Seek out a science-based, nutritionally sound program that takes a holistic approach—incorporating a plan for healthy eating and exercise based on your personal factors instead of one-size fits all.
For example, the BodyKey™ SmartLoss™ program uses a comprehensive assessment based on science to determine the best approach for you. It was developed with Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University—a worldwide leader in weight-loss science.
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President Hassan Rouhani recently announced that the government's oil revenue have shrunk by 30 percent. The announcement triggered a hot debate among analysts and experts on how to best tackle a possible budget deficit this fiscal year (ending March 20, 2015). Economists have also recommended the budget planners to avoid any hasty or short-term solutions as their adverse impacts could overshadow their benefits.
Within one month, the government has planned to submit a budget bill for the next fiscal year to the parliament at a time when oil price fluctuations over the past few weeks have cast serious doubts on substantial oil revenue generation. Among the issues being discussed in Tehran is how much deficit the government would face by the end of this fiscal year and what solutions are on the table to reduce the deficit.
Some analysts dismiss a possible budget deficit this year arguing that they believe the limited scope of oil price fluctuation will not affect the government's budget. They say the government has so far managed to allocate the whole budget required for development projects by squeezing spending.
Earlier, Mohammad Bagher Nobakht, the vice president for planning and strategic supervision, shared the same view. He said the Rouhani administration's disciplinary approach in the past year would prevent deficit in the remaining months of this fiscal year.
If a deficit is on the way, there will be six remedies, Donyay-e Eghtesad newspaper suggested.
1. Borrowing From the Central Bank (Printing Money)
Some economists believe that the chronic inflation rate of over 20 percent and unstable economic situation over the past 36 years are good reasons why the government should avoid eyeing central bank's resources to compensate a possible budget deficit. This approach was typically adopted by previous governments as a quick fix; however, it would expand the monetary base and push inflation higher in the long run. As the president has repeatedly considered borrowing from the central bank as the red line of his administration, it seems this solution is already off the table.
2. Raising Taxes
Among other remedies available is that the government could opt to generate more revenue by raising direct and indirect taxes – a solution that is not recommended by economists as at a time when the country is grappling with stagflation (high inflation and recession at the same time). Under such circumstances, the government may even decide to further cut taxes in a bid to reduce pressure on domestic producers, experts argue.
However, there are other economists who believe that only a small portion of economic players in the country pay taxes. This group of experts believes the government needs to identify tax evaders and make them pay their share to shore up the economy. Latest statistics suggest that only 40 percent of businesses in Iran pay their tax. The figure in Turkey, a neighboring country, stands at 80 percent.
3. Subsidy Reform
The 30-percent decline in oil revenues in the past two months has apparently made administration officials to reconsider their decision to implement the third phase of the subsidy reform plan in the next year, starting March 21, 2015.
Economists have recommended that the government should carry on with its scheme to provide cash handouts to Iranian citizens. However, they have urged officials to exclude the richest households from the subsidy reform plan.
It is estimated that the government can save 200,000 billion rials by excluding 50 percent of cash-handout recipients.
On the other hand, the government can also increase its revenues by increasing energy carrier prices in the coming months. The economists argue that the government does not even need to increase the amount of the cash handout – currently standing at $15 for each citizen per month.
4. National Development Fund of Iran (NDFI)
Some experts believe that the development funds in oil-rich countries like Iran can help governments when the economy faces deep recession, especially if they already face external pressure, namely economic sanctions in Iran's case. Economic experts recommend that Iranian lawmakers should provide the government with limited access to that part of oil revenues deposited in the National Development Fund of Iran (NDFI), at least until a full economic recovery is achieved.
But critics argue that if the government is allowed to access the NDFI reserves, liquidity would surge and inflation would rise. Nevertheless, others believe that NDFI resources can help the government, in the short run, to tackle budget deficit without resulting in a rise in inflation.
5. Foreign Exchange Rate
Some economists believe that the government can kill two birds with one stone by allowing the foreign exchange rates to float as the policy would both unify the current multiple exchange rate system and generate more revenue for the government.
6. Issuing Participating Bonds
Some analysts believe that one of the best ways for the government to increase its revenue is to issue more participating bonds. The measure will help the government collect liquidity from all over the country and invest the capital in various economic projects. As the economy improves, the government can then repay the deposits along with their interest, while generating significant revenue for itself.
Although unprecedented, Donya-e-Eghtesad recommends that the government should consider issuing treasury bonds that help diversify finance methods. Participating bonds were also considered a novel idea when it was first launched in 1993; however, it proved to be an effective way to finance projects. In other words, treasury bonds are recommended so that the government can employ a non-inflationary mechanism to finance development projects by using people's savings.


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"The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" by William L. Shirer. Unabridged audiobook, read by Grover Gardner.
46 cds and more than 50 hours of listening time and the best I can say for this history is that for 1959 it was probably pretty good. It is rare that the reader of an audiobook actually makes the book better, but such is the case here. The reader is brilliant. The book…not so much.


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From 16 November visitors to Barcelona and fans of iconic architect Antoni Gaudí have a new sight to add to their must-see list.
In 1883, the same year that he took charge of the work on the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí designed his first house for a businessman client. The architectural gem, UNESCO-protected, is in the Gracia district of Barcelona and has never been open to the public before.
The striking interior with oriental influences has been restored. Fans may need to be patient as only 500 visitors will be allowed in per day.
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The writer
Chris wrote his first pantomime Puss in Boots in 1989 and it was performed by his local group Waterbeach Community Players (now rebranded as Waterbeach Theatre Company) the following year. 'I think they were desperate to have more than two pages of A4 submitted as a panto' says Chris 'so I was determined to make mine as complete as possible.' Since then he has written several others, mainly in collaboration with his partner Julie Petrucci, all of which have been performed by the group. He has played the Dame over twenty times and only lost once (on penalties).
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Chris started acting at the age of twenty four playing an eighty year old butler! In the Forty years since he has played a variety of roles with various local amateur groups, some of which have been approximately his own age.
Behind the scenes
As well as acting, Chris has carried out a variety of jobs backstage, from stage manager to set builder, scenic artist and prompt. He is now into directing and has recently finished directing his sixth play for Waterbeach Theatre Company. He is also now in his second stint as Chair of the group, during which he has overseen a rule change which means they can't get rid of him so easily this time!
Spare time
Chris took early retirement in 2011 and since then uses his acting talents as a simulated patient helping medical students with their communication skills. He also likes to spend his spare time following sport, reading and going to the theatre.
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Died aged c. 62
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Gilbert Keith "G. K." Chesterton, KC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out." Chesterton is well known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and for his reasoned apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him have recognised the wide appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man. Chesterton, as a political thinker, cast aspersions on both Progressivism and Conservatism, saying, "The whole modern world has divided itself into Conservatives and Progressives. The business of Progressives is to go on making mistakes. The business of the Conservatives is to prevent the mistakes from being corrected." Chesterton routinely referred to himself as an "orthodox" Christian, and came to identify this position more and more with Catholicism, eventually converting to Catholicism from High Church Anglicanism. George Bernard Shaw, Chesterton's "friendly enemy" according to Time, said of him, "He was a man of colossal genius." Biographers have identified him as a successor to such Victorian authors as Matthew Arnold, Thomas Carlyle, Cardinal John Henry Newman, and John Ruskin.DbPedia
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Tuesday, July 26, 2005
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Not good either way.
Notice that the article cites no sources for Bassi's stated belief. So now we have to decide which we hope is true: that there really are settlers who would kill themselves over insufficient compensation and accomodation, or that the government's disengagement representative would invent such a horrible accusation.
Some settlers slated for evacuation have threatened to commit suicide if they are not provided with viable relocation options, Disengagement Authority head Yonatan Bassi said Monday.
Not good either way.


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Russian LGBT festival QueerFest has come under unprecedented pressure from its opponents, with one organizer alleging that police have been citing threats to public order as a pretext for shutting down events.
QueerFest returned to St Petersburg's city centre this year after being forced to relocate to the city's northeastern outskirts last year, when downtown venues declined to host events because of the increased hostility toward LGBT people.
Organizer Polina Andrianova says since the festival began Sept 18, it continues to be "a battleground." Apart from abrupt event cancellations and police interference, the festival also received a bomb threat and was attacked by anti-gay activists led by St Petersburg legislative assembly member Vitaly Milonov.
"In the six years of organizing the festival, there has never been such a consistent and organized attack on our freedom of assembly and expression," Andrianova tells Xtra by email.
Mere hours before the QueerFest's opening ceremonies, she says, the hosting venue called to cancel the event, saying that the entrance archway was structurally unsound and could collapse. But Andrianova notes that other scheduled events at the location were allowed to proceed.
When the festival quickly relocated to another venue, Milonov, who spearheaded St Petersburg's "gay propaganda" law, showed up in the company of approximately 20 "Orthodox activists," who allegedly sprayed a green liquid and an unknown gaseous substance on guests.
As QueerFest security guards were blockading the door, they also struggled to pull two foreign guests into the venue. On the other side of the door, anti-gay activists tugged at the guests' feet to prevent them from entering.
Svetlana Zakharova, PR manager of the Russian LGBT Network, attended the opening ceremonies and was among those who were eventually locked inside the building. She says it was "quite scary."
She describes Milonov's behaviour as shocking. "It's like highly sanctioned violence; it's not only permitted but it's, in a way, done by government."
Zakharova alleges that he was "screaming something like 'fags' and 'AIDS bearers.'"
Approximately 24 complaints were filed with the police, including one from the St Petersburg human rights ombudsman's office, Andrianova says.
"As a result of hooliganism, citizen's rights have been grossly violated," writes Alexander Shishlov, who went to the event after his staff informed him about the attack. "Active participation of the deputy of The Legislative Assembly of St Petersburg in such actions discredits other deputies and damages the image of St Petersburg. I request that you evaluate the actions of the deputy of The Legislative Assembly of St Petersburg, which have led to human rights violations and to implement the measures aimed at ensuring observance of the norms of deputy ethics," he states.
In the days after the attack on the opening ceremonies, at least two other venues have cancelled events. On Sept 24, police attempted to derail a press conference entitled "Who is shutting down QueerFest?" The Institute of Regional Press, which hosted the conference, resisted efforts by authorities to cancel it, Andrianova says.
In light of the constant disruptions and threats, she says, organizers are no longer publishing festival venues. Instead, it is inviting the public to view the event through an online feed.
QueerFest's organizers are calling on authorities to investigate the attacks on the event, prosecute offenders and provide adequate protection so that the festival can proceed safely.
"Instead of bringing the perpetrators to justice, the authorities look the other way," Andrianova charges. "Every means is used to push us into the ghetto, yet the festival is about dialogue and being open in society, and our best defence right now is to stay visible."


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How to Make Boora or Tagar From Sugar for Indian Mithai or Sweets
Boora or Tagar
Boora or tagar is an aromatic and grainy form of sugar which is prepared by recrystallizing sugar. Tagar is slightly more grainy than boora and both are used in place of sugar to sweeten making Indian sweets like laddoos or pedas
Since it is cooked, it makes the mithai tastier. Many a time, tagar is unavailable in the market. In such a case, you can prepare it at home. The recipe is simple and the satisfaction of making one's own is immense.
My video below demonstrates the preparation of this boora.
Cook Time
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp desi ghee/clarified butter
- In a kadhai put the sugar and water. Keep heat on high and stir continuously till the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat a bit if necessary
- Add the milk and stir. If any scum forms on top skim it off
- When the sugar syrup becomes a 1-string one add the desi ghee and keep cooking the sugar syrup
- Cook the sugar syrup for 6-7 minutes after it dissolves completely. till the syrup becomes quite thick and starts crystallizing on the sides of the wok
- Take it off the heat and keep stirring constantly till it cools down completely and turns into the grainy boora
- If there are some lumps in the tagar sieve it and break the lumps and mix in the tagar or use it to prepare tea etc
- If there are some lumps in the tagar sieve it and break the lumps and mix in the tagar or use it to prepare tea etc
How to Make Boora or Tagar
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Hola friends and family,
The twins began learning spanish already in kindergarten. The first words Layla attempted to teach me were: amiga and amigo. how fitting for two of the best friends to come from a single womb.
On saturday morning we did something together as a family I've been wanting to do for a long time. last year I took the twins to organize donated food and give it to the less-fortunate. Kendra didn't join us last time, but the 4 Webbs did it together this time. We met at the church and all of us helped bag up the bread, produce, and cookies. Easton wasn't "feeling it", but we had a few talks and he eventually changed his attitude.
After the food was bagged and loaded the participants split off in groups to go give it away. We went with two gentlemen to an apartment complex and a trailer park. We popped the back hatch and went door to door inviting people to come out and get free food.
While this was going on we explained to the twins how some people don't have food, toys, or love. It was difficult for them to grasp the concept since they've never gone hungry for more than a couple of hours at a time. A mentally and physically challenged girl played in the dirt next to her mom who was talking on her cell phone. Kendra had the great idea for Layla to give the girl her sunglasses. She has four pair of them. Layla said, "but these are my favorite! they have sparkles." I explained that when we give, we give our best, not our leftovers or junk. The twins had a few "ah ha" moments of appreciation and gratitude, but most importantly they experienced giving on a real level. They gave their time, the church's donated food, sunglasses, and love.
If there is one thing I want our family to be known for it is unconditional generosity, which is giving without expecting anything in return. The more we give, the more we prove we can be trusted to give more, and the cycle continues.
I uploaded the video from the first day I dropped them off at Kindergarten (Friday of their first week). They gave me kisses and off they went; confident and comfortable.
This next picture is one of the funniest situations I've ever had to leave the room so as not to laugh out loud. We invited a new church family over for lunch and swimming on Sunday. Their two girls are shown here with my princess Layla. When I asked them what princesses they were Layla said, I'm Merida, Chloe is Rapunzel, and Raylynn (the smallest one) is an Ewok. I almost choked on my spit. She nailed it with her description and luckily the assignment of characters was not said meanly or taken with any malice. They just stood there smiling and nodding their heads.
We went for lunch last week with some other families. Most of us have young kids who sat together. Easton and his friend Zander found alternative uses for their kids meal bags... hats. The peer pressure and group think concerns are raring their heads way earlier in this parenting role than I expected.
I'd love to find a book called "what to expect with your kids go to kindergarten" because I am already astounded by the stuff that's coming up (good and bad) as a result of them entering the educational system and this fun age of kindergarten.
See you soon!


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LAPEER — A 16-year-old Mayfield Township teen pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of making a false terrorist threat and using a computer to commit a crime — the second of three teens accused of plotting a Columbine-style in Lapeer to take a deal.
Four other charges, including conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and conspiracy to commit terrorism, were dropped per terms of the plea agreement that will be taken under advisement by Lapeer County Circuit Court Judge Nick Holowka.
The Mayfield Township teen — not being identified by The County Press — could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. He is set to be sentenced Jan. 29.
He was one of a trio who were each individually charged as adults and with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit terrorism and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
The other defendants involved are from Metamora and Deerfield townships. As previously reported, the 15-yearold Metamora teen pled guilty to making a false terrorist threat and using a computer to commit a crime. He also will be sentenced Jan. 29.
Lapeer County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Sharkey said Thursday he expects a trial date for the 15-yearold Deerfield teen to be set after Jan. 1.
"Under extreme duress my client and his family felt it was in the best interest to negotiate and accept a plea in this matter," said Bernard Jocuns, attorney for the Mayfield teen. "Unfortunately, not everyone is as confident in our justice system as I."
During Thursday's hearing, Lapeer County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Larry Kozma asked the teen, among other things, if he unlawfully conspired "to kill other people."
"Yes," the teen said.
"And that was to shoot people at school, correct?" Kozma asked to which the teen once again responded with a "yes."
Kozma then asked the teen if he "unlawfully conspired" to "kill other people at school in order to get the school to change their way of handling bullying in the school system." The Mayfield teen said "yes."
Kozma also confirmed with the teen that threats had been communicated through a computer.
Sharkey said threats or false reports of terrorism are defined as 20-year felonies "and provide that a person must simply threaten an act of terrorism and communicate that threat to another."
As he said after the Metamora teen pled guilty, Sharkey once again reiterated per state statute, "it is not a defense … that the defendant did not have the intent or capability of carrying out the threat of terrorism."
Sharkey said he wasn't "willing to 'roll the dice' and risk the safety of the students and staff in our schools."
The Mayfield teen has agreed that he "shall not ever attend any Lapeer County public school as a student and he will not contest, oppose or appeal any finding as to his permanent expulsion from the Lapeer Community School District."
Sharkey said it was important to note the plea agreement is not what he called a 'sentence bargain' of probation: "prison, county jail, juvenile detention, tether, and any subsequent term of an intensely supervised probation, is left entirely up to the discretion of the sentencing judge to fashion an appropriate sentence based upon the severity of the charges and the acts."
"As prosecutor, I am not advocating for probation of what the public may perceive as a 'slap on the wrist,'" Sharkey said.
Sharkey said the Mayfield teen will be sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Training Act, which provides that after an extensive period of time (no less than five years), "it will be up to the court to determine whether he has 'earned' the right to have these 20-year felony convictions removed from his record."
Any such removal would depend on the Mayfield teen fully complying with all terms of his sentence and that he "has otherwise exhibited exemplary behavior," according to Sharkey.
Jocuns said with regard to his client accepting a deal, "The gravity of the situation (charges and potential) appears to be a huge factor in unique cases like the defendants in Zemmer."
During a motion hearing on Aug. 28, Jocuns argued, among other things, that his client engaged in nothing more than "political speech."
The hearing was held with regard to motions filed by each attorney involved to quash bind over of the case to circuit court from district court.
"In a conspiracy, you have to do more than just talk," Jocuns said in court, comparing some of the evidence presented to the movie "National Lampoon's Animal House" in which characters are identified as "dead" at the end.
"There was nothing that was imminent, or immediate," Jocuns said, adding that three key "complaining witnesses" did not testify at the May preliminary exam.
Lapeer County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney David Campbell refuted the argument about protected speech.
"None of the defendants are being punished for speech, but rather for the agreement they made to murder kids, students, and staff at the school," Campbell said.
At the conclusion of the Aug. 28 hearing, Lapeer County Circuit Court Judge Nick Holowka denied the motions to quash bind over of each case from district court.
As recent as two weeks ago, Jocuns said "we have several legal issues and evidentiary hearings that need to be addressed."
Among them were pending motions related to the validity of statements his client allegedly made to police during an in-home interview that took place at around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 and the next morning at the Lapeer County Sheriff's Dept.
Prosecutors relied heavily on the statements in making their case.
During Thursday's hearing, Jocuns confirmed for the record, and with the Mayfield teen and his parents, that those motions would no longer be pursued.


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Chunky chocolate walnut pie
I must admit that there's this specific cake at McDonald's that I love — chunky chocolate pecan pie, and I decided to recreate it as closely as possible. It turned out pretty well, and you can enjoy it too! You can use leftover cake and off-the-shelf cookies to make the bottom crispy and creamy layer, so it doesn't require too much of work and ingredients.
Honey meat ravioli
This delicious meal is amazingly easy to prepare, as long as you have a pasta machine and ravioli tablet — it's a small grid in which you can prepare ravioli "like a sandwich", then roll out the ready ravioli using a rolling pin. Super easy, and with just very little effort you will end up having a luxurious feast!
Quick cream pie
Somehow I managed to hide mini chocolate muffins in my oven over the weekend and now I'm left with lots of chocolate cake crumbs. I decided to make a quick, and easy dessert, which doesn't look luxurious, but is really tasty, fast and easy to prepare in almost no time. Try on your own, you can use any kind of sweet baked cookies, cakes, etc., that crumbles easily.
Butterscotch cheesecake
Do you remember the butterscotch recipe? It ended up being the icing on the cheesecake I made recently. It's a terrific, although a bit heavy, recipe that will be a perfect alternative for a birthday cake or any other celebratory cake — it's very dense, and will easily yield 12 or more portions and leftover cookies! :-)


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Syria's beloved sweet shops follow its refugees into exile
Civil war has scattered Syria's bakers, pastry chefs, and restaurateurs. For the foodies—and children—in their new communities, it's a tasty turn of events.
Picture of syrian pastries that look like birds' nests filled with nuts
Syrian sweets made with nuts and various forms of phyllo dough are famous for their quality and flavor.
At 2 p.m. every weekday, schoolboys in downtown Cairo pour out into the street and set off in hot pursuit of their afternoon sugar fix.
For the most impatient among them, speed is of the essence, and any of the old Twinkies or chocolate-flavored wafers—available for as little as ten cents at one of the many cornerside kiosks—will do to sate their hunger.
But for those with more discerning sweet tooths, there's only one place on their minds. Textbooks in hand, they dash through the traffic-clogged avenues toward the Bloudan Oriental Patisserie. There, under the benevolent glare of the Assar brothers, they gorge themselves on stringy and syrupy Damascene pastries like knafeh.
"They know Syrians have the best knafeh, so they always come," says Mohammed, the older of the duo, who fled their conflict-ridden homeland a little over four years ago. "Even early in the morning, they want our sweets!"
The Syrian civil war, which first erupted in 2011, has been an absolute catastrophe for that country's people, over five million of whom have fled into exile in neighboring states. But for the wider Middle East, which has also struggled to cope with the fallout from these massive people movements, Syria's implosion has come with a thin silver lining.
Thousands of top cooks, restaurateurs, and ice cream parlor owners are among those to have joined the exodus. And as they've found their feet, countries like Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey have benefitted tremendously from the influx of a people renowned across the Mediterranean for the quality of their food.
Residents of Amman can now sample the delights of Bakdash, formerly Damascus's most famous ice cream spot, which since 2012 has doled out its pistachio and Arabic gum concoctions from the streets of the Jordanian capital. In Erbil, Iraqi Kurds can dine out at a recently opened offshoot of Naranj—reportedly Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's favorite restaurant. Meanwhile, visitors to Istanbul are confronted with a bevy of newly available Syrian delicacies, ranging from spicy grilled meats to fermented yogurt.
Many Syrian bakeries like this one in Damascus, pictured in January 2013, can no longer operate since the civil war broke out. Many refugee bakers are bringing their sugar skills to neighboring states, opening shops of their own.
But in Cairo, where candy and pretty much anything doused in sugar is king, few Syrians have made themselves quite as welcome as the small cadre of pastry and baklava chefs, who've toiled to bring their unique flavors to this megacity. In a country that's not known for its cuisine, their pistachio and cashew-laden wares have earned them a dedicated clientele from all walks of life. Even in affluent districts, where they compete against a raft of sushi restaurants and Italian delis, Syrian refugee businesses have more than held their own.
"Egyptian sweets are just concentrated sugar, but with us we use different ingredients, and people appreciate this," says one baker in the embassy-and expat-heavy Zamalek neighborhood, who declined to give his name for fear of endangering his family back in Syria. Mohammad Assar gave another take on his countrymen's more highly rated cuisine: "Egyptians are always in a rush. We [take] our time with food,"reports national geographic.


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. . . for FOTM's 94th Caption Contest!
This was a very competitive contest. There were so many clever captions!!!
Alas, the FOTM writers have the duty to select a winner. So we each did our duty and voted for what we each considered to be the #1 and #2 captions. Each #1 vote is worth 3 points; every #2 vote is worth 2 points.
And the winner of the 94th world-famous FOTM Caption Contest, with two #1 votes and two #2 votes, totaling 10 points, is . . . .
Locke Enlode!
Here's his winning caption:
Jim is in 2nd place, with two #1 votes and one #2 vote, totaling 8 points. Here's his caption:
Old people just fall asleep sometimes.
christy is in 3rd place, with two #1 votes, totaling 6 points. Here's her caption:
To The Beatles tune: "'Lady' Madonna, demons at your feet, Here to escort you, to Satan meet."
ratmandu is in 4th place, with one #1 vote and one #2 vote, totaling 5 points. Here's his caption:
This picture is proof positive that her career is collapsing and on the way down ! Way,way down !
Lola is in 5th place, with two #2 votes, totaling 4 points. Here's her caption:
Madonna has a Senior Moment.
Another ratmandu caption is in 6th place, with one #1 vote and 3 points:
Well certainly I'm not on the stairway to heaven !
lou damico and yet another ratmandu caption are both in 7th place, each with one #2 vote and 2 points. Here are their respective captions:
Help! It's fallen and can get up.
Like a virgin? Yeah right!
Well done, everyone!
Congratulations, Locke Enlode!
Here is your fancy-schmancy Award Certificate of Great Excellence, all ready for framing! LOL
For all the other caption submissions, click here.
Be here tomorrow for our next very exciting Caption Contest!
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Greece is the bad penny that keeps cropping up at inconvenient moments. We'd desperately like to forget Greece.
We've been writing about it for 18 months with all of these depressing comments, and it seems to be among the things blamed for market down days.
Each time that Greek economic news roils, regulators affect worried looks and promise to give the whole mess the most serious consideration tomorrow, or next week, or next month. But time may be about up. Whether or not European officials can delay dealing with Greek insolvency much longer, we think it's worth reviewing what a default may mean.
If you will hearken back to the days of Lehman Brothers' failure, you will remember that it was not only Lehman Brothers that suffered but all of the counter-parties to Lehman collateral transactions and holders of Lehman debt.
We all became familiar with the term "counter-party risk."
What our banks suffered in holding each others obligations will next be felt by those countries and banks that hold Greek debt. It is unique to be concerned about the counter-party risk of sovereign debt, but that's where we are. And it may spread from Greece to Ireland, Portugal and Spain.
But let's stick with Greece. As Greece struggles to pay its debts, it is scrambling to borrow money to stay current on current debt. Think of this as taking a big high interest loan to make the minimum payment on your staggering credit card bill. It may keep the wolves away for a while but ultimately just covers you in gravy for when the hungry wolves actually show up.
While European banks and governments hold most of the actual Greek bonds, brilliant US bankers have insured Greek bonds against default by writing – you guessed it – credit default swaps. Estimates for the dollar liability of US banks exceed $100 billion. This odd situation not only cries to heaven, but, as our friend John Mauldin points out, pits the interests of EU bankers against US bankers. If there is a slow, work-out solution, European banks will suffer and US banks won't have to pay for defaults. On the other hand if Greece defaults, US banks will be on the hook for making many of the EU banks almost whole.
The other curious thing about sovereign debt held by EU banks is that it is not marked-to-market. Why bother? It is a sovereign debt. But if you bought the Hellenic Republic Government bond 6.25% maturing June 2020 at the face amount of $1,000 per bond and continue to hold them today at $530 per bond, the value of your holding has fallen by almost half. If you're a bank and used those $1,000 bonds as collateral for other monies you've borrowed, you've watched your collateral fall by half, and your ability to borrow more has been impaired by your newly diminished reserves.
It is tough to tell how a Greek default will ripple through world markets, but it will not be good. It is clear that, once started, this type of contagion can quickly spread to the other European economies we discussed earlier. It is confounding that US banks may soon again seriously suffer from ill-considered risk taking.
As I've said before, it is imperative that culpability be reconnected to consequence. The banker that decided to write the credit default swap on Greek bonds should be fired in a very public way. The banks that endorsed these swaps should be held accountable by their shareholders. We don't need government stress tests; we need sensible people to begin doing responsible things.
This is getting ridiculous!
Michael K. Farr is President and majority owner of investment management firm Farr, Miller & Washington, LLC in Washington, D.C. Mr. Farr is a Contributor for CNBC television, and he is quoted regularly in the Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, USA Today, and many other publications. He has been in the investment business for over twenty years.


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Successful Saga Surcease
HIGH Tom Hanks' brother voices Woody.
LOW Maybe 20% of people who play will get the satisfaction that I did.
WTF Kingdom Hearts.
HIGH Tom Hanks' brother voices Woody.
LOW Maybe 20% of people who play will get the satisfaction that I did.
WTF Kingdom Hearts.
Kingdom Hearts II is a really messed up game. It's got awful pacing, the grievous re-usage of almost all the content from the first game, and a narrative so incomprehensible it makes the Star Wars prequels look logical. Still, I'll be damned if I've ever seen a better JRPG combat system. It's like my good friend Tim Spaeth's irrational love of Too Human's combat, except mine is totally rational and sensible. The one area where Kingdom Hearts II really succeeded for me was with it's bosses, which I've mentioned before. It's got all shapes and sizes of boss, and it does them all extremely well.
HIGH Some of the best graphics I've yet seen on the Nintendo DS.
LOW Beautifully-designed bosses you can barely see due to a lousy camera.
WTF The fourteenth member of Organization XIII?
The difference between the original game and its sequel are like the difference between night and day. Every place the first was flawed, the second polishes to perfection. The aspects that formerly irritated and infuriated me are completely gone, replaced by choices that make more sense and enhance the experience.
Frequent readers of this site may remember that I covered the original Kingdom Hearts on PlayStation 2 and gave it one of the lowest scores on the Internet at a time when it was undeservedly racking up accolades and capturing a legion of fans.
The title's narrative is certainly where it shines.
Kingdom Hearts was formally announced at the Electronics Entertainment Expo of 2000, which I was fortunate enough to attend. Most convention-goers (myself included) waiting in the mile-long line for the preview left stunned, amazed, or a quivering mixture of both. The game that was shown represented nothing less than a completely unexpected merger of two colossal forces, two seemingly invulnerable icons, each at the summits of their respective media.


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New Pictures of the Motorola Droid Shadow Emerge
In the past week, details have been leaking out about the Motorola Droid Shadow. The latest on this upcoming model is pair of images showing this upcoming Android OS smartphone that's supposedly coming to Verizon next month.
According to the source of these images, this model is going to debut with the new Android OS 2.2. Previous reports have indicated that it will launch with version 2.1 of Google's operating system, and an OS upgrade will be released later.
This source also says that the Droid Shadow won't run the MotoBlur user interface, something that is in contradiction with earlier reports.
Preliminary Overview of the Motorola Droid Shadow
The smartphone will supposedly have a high-end feature set, starting with a 4.1-inch FWVGA (854×480) touchscreen — a display larger than any current Verizon phone.
This will be set in a slim tablet shape without a physical keyboard.
The leaked specifications list includes a 720 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 processor, an 8-megapixel camera capable of recording 720p video as well as an HDMI video-out port which will allegedly offer 1080p support.
It will also reportedly include 8 GB of internal storage and be bundled with an 8 GB microSD memory card.
All other specifications for the Droid Shadow remain unknown, but it's likely to include the features that are typical in other high-end Android OS models, such as 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a GPS receiver.
Coming in July?
Last week, Motorola co-CEO Sanjay Jha said that Verizon Wireless is going to introduce two of his company's Android OS-based smartphones in July. It's virtually certain one of these will be the highly-anticipated Droid Shadow.
The second model will apparently be the Motorola Droid 2, a similar device with a sliding keyboard.


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In Factorial we know that managing payroll is one of the most complex and laborious processes in the world of Human Resources, and that's why we want to help you out! 💪
The number of special conditions that may affect your company's payrolls can be overwhelming and often difficult to manage. Luckily, Factorial gathers employee payroll information into one place so you can easily review and export the data whenever you want.
Who can access this functionality?
This functionality is available to all companies using Factorial HR. The payroll process is managed in a completely different way for users of the Legal plan, which is why this functionality is not available to them.
In addition, only administrators have access.
How does the Payroll section work?
In the Payroll feature, you will have the option to create payroll variations about employees that have a payment frequency not only monthly, but also semimonthly and weekly.
Therefore, if your company manages weekly payslips, you will be able to do it! By selecting the "weekly" filter, and the same if it is monthly or semimonthly.
How do I configure the payment frequency?
There is something you should do first.
Go to Employees > Select the employee you want to update the payment frequency > Personal> Payment frequency. You will see that you can select all three options (monthly, semimonthly and weekly).
Once the payment frequency has been updated, you can return to the Payroll section, and you will see that by selecting "Weekly" in the payment frequency selector, you will be shown the employee we have updated.
What else will I find in this functionality?
New registrations, medical leaves, terminations, and contract updates are some of the situations that arise every month; each instance has a direct impact on your company's payroll. Factorial makes it easy for you to view and manage this information so it is always accessible and up-to-date.
As you, your managers and employees record your activity in Factorial, the data gathered is automatically grouped and classified in the Payroll section. With all the information in one place, you can then view the payroll, and identify for a specific month, the number of sick leaves, new hires, and more!
To consult this information, you simply have to access the Payroll section of the menu on the left-hand side. Then, you can select the month you wish to review, by choosing the month (found in the top horizontal menu bar). If you have not done so yet, click on the "Enable this month" button.
Also, whether you are making the payroll inhouse or outsourcing, Factorial helps you eliminate the chance of human errors. From your Payroll section, you can easily export all the information into an excel format. Will this data, you can share it with your management consultancy, who makes your payroll or use it in house, to assist whoever is responsible for payroll
Useful, right? 😎
What information can I find in the Payroll section and how is it managed?
Once inside the Payroll section, you will see a table with different tabs, corresponding to each type of payroll situation (ie. sick leave) you may encounter.
To better understand how it works, let's make a list of everything you can find in this section and share with you how it gets there.
1. Variable compensation
Have any of the employees working overtime? Do you want to pay extra or bonuses when your employees meet specific objectives? You are in the right place!
Here you can assign extras and bonuses to your workers for the corresponding payroll period. You can do this either individually from the platform or using our Excel template to import them in bulk. From the spreadsheet, you can assign an amount, a currency type, and a description to each section you want to add. Once complete, you are ready!
2. Changes in salary and contract
Have you increased the salary of your workers? 💰 Have you hired an intern?
Each time you create a new version of a contract for an employee, the changes made will be reflected in the Salary and contract tab of the corresponding month, depending on the effective date of the changes made.
3. New hires
Are you bringing on new hires? Great!
As the name of the tab indicates, here you can see everyone who has joined your company during a specific month.
Each time you add an employee to your Factorial account and fill in their start date, this new information will appear in the payroll section, along with their most relevant personal data and their contact information.
4. Terminations
It's not always all good news ...
In the same way, you can view information on new hires, you can also easily view any terminations that have occurred.
Every time you terminate the contract of an employee in Factorial, you can find the information regarding the variation, depending on the end date of the contract, in the Terminations tab. For example, if the employee receives the notification of their termination in November, but their contract ends in December, the termination will appear under the month of December.
5. Sick leaves
Is anyone sick? 🤒 Has the family grown? 🐣
If your workers have requested work or parental leave through Factorial, these requests will appear in the Sick leave section under the corresponding months.
Important! Remember that, in order for sick leaves to be displayed in the Payroll section, medical leaves must be requested using the absence types, Sick leave, or Parental leave, which Factorial offers by default. If you use absence types created by you, they will not appear here.
Keep in mind that medical leaves can be created without an end date and updated once the worker is discharged by the medical system.
Can I download a payroll variations summary?
Of course! This is very simple.
All you have to do is select the month in which you wish to extract the data, and click on the download button located in the top right corner. An excel document will be downloaded automatically with all the information found in this section of the platform.
You can share this file with the person responsible for making your payroll (either a consultancy or someone from your company). In this way everyone will work with the same information, making it easier to avoid possible errors.


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Acella Financial, LLC can provide a wide array of technology platforms to fit the needs and specifications of any bank or financial institution. We offer a range of platforms from fully customizable, hosted and proprietary solutions to affordable "off-the-shelf" platforms for quick deployment.
We place a strong emphasis on risk mitigation with the banks interests always as a priority, and we provide a secure Payment Processing suite with an online platform for managing merchants, terminals and purchasing customers.
Our software was developed as a subscription management platform for Internet Payment Service Providers (IPSP) and was designed from the beginning to manage a multitude of merchants and their associated processing needs.
Most "billing" software can handle only one merchant at a time. However, our software is for all your merchants all the time.
Our processing suite can be deployed as a hosted solution, at your own data center, or as a combination thereof. Most licensees start with a hosted solution and assume control of the hosting or move it in-house when local technical resources have mastered the maintenance. As every license deployment is by its very nature unique, an initial integration and customization agreement is required and includes all the tuning your business will require to make the software fit perfectly with your existing enterprise. Our processing suite is the perfect blend of "custom" and "off-the-shelf" software for merchant management and transaction processing.
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Bank Acquiring
Acella carefully chooses technologies suited to managing a banks acquired merchants and systems that were primarily designed as a merchant management platforms. In many respects, an acquiring platform is just like an IPSP platform with extra backend facilities to connect to the actual merchant bank accounts.
Fundamentals of Merchant Acquiring
Once a bank has obtained a license from Visa, Mastercard and others to acquire merchants, they must then obtain BINs either directly or via another sponsoring bank. A BIN (Bank Identification Number) is typically a 6 digits number to uniquely identify a bank on card processing platforms. It appears as the first 6 digits on a credit/debit card, and it's also a field in a merchant account setup.
Banks can either directly petition for one or more BINs they wish to directly control, or more commonly make an arrangement with a bank that already has BINs to sponsor them in some way, kind of like leasing them.
Once that is in place, an acquiring processor must be obtained. These are analogous to IPSPs in the Internet world, they connect and process funds transfers for BINs, and typically also provide connectivity for terminals and software. Such processors usually only work directly with Visa licensed banks to acquire, and are regional much like Visa regions. Many banks utilize multiple acquiring processors to give their direct customers more flexibility.
Software then integrates and directly connects to the acquiring processors.
Directly Connected Merchants
For some banks, allowing their customers to directly connect to the acquiring processor with their own software is an option. Those banks get daily activity reports from the processor, and that's about it.
In the case of merchants with risk, which is all merchants really, the sanctions available to the bank are things like holding batches, and requiring substantial deposits. Because there is a relationship, any losses the bank incurrs can be reimbursed.
For some merchants, directly connected sometimes makes sense. If they have extremely custom software needs it can be made available on a per-case basis, however we've not yet come across a merchant that, from the bank's perspective, wouldn't benefit from software, like Acella provides, in between.
Perils of Direct Connect
Managing merchants and their risk is like managing any other credit risk for a bank. Visa and Mastercard will always hold a bank responsible for the merchants it acquires. Any fines, penalties, chargebacks or other sanctions directed from Visa/Mastercard at a merchant potentially leaves the bank vulnerable if there are not substantial deposits held to cover them.
Merchant account surety is about controlling the relationship on the front and back ends. If you allow merchants to directly connect, you can't see what they're processing, all you see are batches of deposits. You can see credit card numbers and amounts, but that is it.
Usually the first sign of trouble with a direct connect merchant is when Visa notifies you that the merchant is in a high risk monitoring program and possible fines have been withdrawn. Most banks have little choice at that time to either terminate the relationship, or require greater deposits.
Should a merchant choose and be allowed to direct connect, they must write or purchase software to manage the connection and go through major extra hoops in PCI compliance (security auditing). We can provide that software to merchants with good conscience who wish to ensure they follow the rules and to make their lives easier. Unfortunately many merchants will just purchase software that just processes credit cards, and doesn't look out for their risk interests. The disconnect between bank and merchant only grows wider.
Advantages of Intermediate Platform
By placing a smart platform between the merchant and the processor, the bank gains an incredible amount of information regarding the merchant and how and what they are selling.
By proactively monitoring merchant accounts before they get into trouble, the bank can accept a wider range of merchants confident that the risk is more manageable.
When you force merchants to disclose what and how they market and sell, you can head off compliance problems and mitigate fines/penalties.
Platforms that we provide save merchants time and money by providing a platform they would normally have to purchase and maintain. Integration to the backend of Visa via a processor is complex and requires certification. New software releases are required all the time for updated specifications from these processors. It's much more cost effective to centralize the platform for all merchants.
Essentially it's all about proactive control. When you have more control, you can control more risk and see what is happening more quickly.
How we Manage Merchants
From the very beginning Acella's goal was to assist banks to manage an unlimited amount of separate merchants in one software instance. By doing so, information in aggregate for risk purposes was easily available.
From the bank's perspective, once the decision to issue a merchant account has been made, the gateway platform is configured with the BIN and account number, and it does the rest based on pre-setup risk controls.
Merchants may then directly integrate into the gateway platform. This is a simple integration compared to that of a processor, and the bank can also offer other types of accounts in one place, such as ACH processing.
All CS systems are built right in to the gateways that we provide. We also provide web interfaces for your customers to do much of the work on their own, and we also provide comprehensive interfaces for customer service reps to finish the job. Everything is fully permission based, and an email interface is built right into the software, so your CS reps. can just login and get started.


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Smart Ways To Eat Healthier At HomeOct 13, 2020
Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover, or are just in it for the chocolate, there's no denying that this past week [or three] has been filled with sweets and all things chocolate-stuffed, crème-filled + lots of cavity-making goodness. Yes, Hallmark enjoys this time of year too, but I think it's the dentists who probably get the most retribution from it all. Don't you agree?!
And while I love hiding eggs, decorating the house, and treating my kids to special treats as much as the rest of them, there are soooo many healthier alternatives out there these days that it really shouldn't be a time of year that us "health nuts" have to cringe at! (Now don't worry, this picture is of the candy Kenzley received at school, not what she actually ate! LOL)
Take my Keto Zucchini Brownies, for example?! Filled with veggies, antioxidants and healthy fats, they literally are healthy enough to eat for breakfast – and I usually do! Or my Vanilla-Infused Banana Cake? (I actually just posted this recipe). Covered in a Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting (that I literally never thought I liked until I made this one!), and filled with lots of healthy goodness, your kids will enjoy this "special treat" – and again, you can eat it for breakfast! Do you see a trend here?! Lol.
Hey, you can also buy tons of healthier alternatives if you don't have the time or patience to make your own! Take the NuGo Slim Bars I recently wrote a review for, for example. Filled with protein, fiber and covered in real dark chocolate, these bars don't just have to be for dessert! Just look at their nutrition label!
Which brings me to my point: If buying pre-made anything, you really need to look at the back of the package (aka, the Nutrition Label) to truly know if something is good for you or not. Yes, the front of packages will often claim all sorts of stuff – from being Organic and Vegan, to Low-Fat or Low-Carb – but these claims can be super misleading! To really breakdown the good, bad and ugly of store-bought treats, you need to actually look at their ingredients and know what all of those "grams" mean.
Decoding Nutrition Labels
Here's how:
So, did you think that Calorie count was the most important aspect of a Nutrition Label?! Think again! I hope this helped to open your eyes a bit to the labeling factor of foods and to help you become more aware of all that goes into them – and how misleading they can be! And while yes, there are many other aspects to labeling, ingredients, etc. that are also very important, this info should set you off on the right foot and make dissecting food labels at least a bit easier for you.
With that said, labels truly are changing and companies are now mandated to include "Added Sugars" as a separate component of their labels. They also need to make the "Serving Size" and "Servings per Package" more obvious, so it's harder to get misled. I hope this, along with a little more public knowledge of nutrition and ingredients will help make this world a little healthier.
Because it's those small steps that make healthy living a lifestyle, so why not take one today?! And if you need even more help with understanding Nutrition Labels – or anything else for that matter – I'm here to help so Contact Me with questions!
If you have friends and/or colleagues who you think would love this info as much as you do, SHARE this Blog and Newsletter with them. LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to stay connected as well!
As always, thanks so much for following along with me on my Health & Motherhood journey! I appreciate each and every one of you because it's YOU who makes this all worth it!


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ATLANTA – Veteran attackman Steele Stanwick amassed five points to lead a balanced offense and the Chesapeake Bayhawks dominated the second and third quarters en route to an impressive 16-13 victory over the Atlanta Blaze at Silverbacks Park on Saturday night.
Stanwick, who operates behind the net as the quarterback of the Chesapeake offense, scored two goals and dished off three assists to spark a 10-1 run that changed the entire complexion of the contest.
Attackman Colin Heacock and midfielder Brendan Bomberry both had hat tricks for Chesapeake (8-4), which took over sole possession of first place in Major League Lacrosse. Midfielders Matt Abbott and Nick Mariano both totaled two goals and an assist for the Bayhawks, who outscored the Blaze 9-3 in the second quarter to take control.
"We needed to play hungry in this game, and after a slow start I thought we did just that," Chesapeake head coach Dave Cottle said. "Everyone who played contributed and I thought we wore down Atlanta as the game went along."
Kenny Massa played a key role by winning the faceoff battle with Alex Woodall, 19-14. Backup goalie Brian Phipps made his second start of the season and posted 10 saves to anchor an overpowering defensive effort as Atlanta was shut out in the third quarter.
"Kenny Massa made a big difference in this game. Things changed when he started winning faceoffs and we were able to control possession," Cottle said.
Close defenseman Warren Jeffrey did an outstanding job on potent Atlanta attackman Randy Staats, who was held without a goal. Kyle Tucker was active for the first time in a while and provided a huge lift to the defense with his energy and effort.
"Atlanta is one of the best offensive teams in the league and our defense deserves a lot of credit for really shutting them down over the last three quarters," Cottle said. "I thought our defense played as well as it has all year and Brian Phipps was simply outstanding. Brian is a winner and a true professional."
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Chesapeake had entered the day tied with Boston atop the Major League Lacrosse standings. The Cannons (7-5) lost to the Dallas Rattlers at home and are now tied for second with the Denver Outlaws (7-5), just ahead of the Blaze (7-6).


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One step at a time: easy ways to make your business more vegan-friendly
You don't need to do everything at once!
Look at your menu and choose one or two things you can adapt easily. This will depend on your business, of course! Then review regularly.
one vegan sandwich (or two!)
vegan burgers
Other simple tweaks
vegan mayo
vegan cheese for pizza
vegan margarine
soya or almond milk for hot drinks
one soup made with vegan stock
one hot dish: roast dinner; chilli; pasta; Mexican - etc
one vegan cake or muffin
Yellow Banana Daiquiri muffins courtesy of The Vegan Cakery
◗ Are vegan options clearly labelled? Some of your existing vegetarian options may already be vegan so make sure you promote them as such!
◗ Use the latest FSA materials to help you with labelling - a simple code will do. Eg Vg for vegan, GF for gluten-free, NF for nut-free
◗ Need some help? Contact firstname.lastname@example.com or 0117 944 1000 and we'll do our best!
◗ Remember to double check. For example, fish or seafood is not vegetarian. Cheese from the milk of cows, goats or sheep isn't vegan, neither is lactose, albumen...
◗ Veganise it! Look at what you cook at present and see if you can make any of it vegan. Click on this link for suggestions. Or contact us for ideas and advice
◗ Booze. Lots of it is but not all. So use a site like Barnivore to check first. Mark vegan booze on your menu. Just one vegan beer and one vegan wine would make a great difference and many bottled beers are already vegan, so are many wines. There are many suppliers doing this, including Bidfoods, Majestic, Tesco and more.
◗ Promote yourself - tell the world that you're offering more inclusive menus! Add new menu options to your website and social media pages. Let local veggie and vegan groups know, let national groups and websites know, eg Trip Advisor, Happy Cow, Vegan London, Vegan Bristol, Vegan Cornwall, Eat Out Vegan Wales - just about every town, city or region in the UK and abroad have vegan and veggie eat-out sites.
◗Review your menu regularly. Ask your customers what they would like. Trial new recipes and products regularly.
Staff know-how
A little staff training goes a long way. That way your team will
be fully informed about which options on your menu are suitable for vegans or veggies
understand the reasons why vegans or vegetarians choose their lifestyle. This will help them be more sympathetic and engaged with these valuable customers
◗ avoiding or reducing animal cruelty
◗ saving the environment
◗ protecting their health
◗ feeding the world
See www.viva.org.uk and www.vivahealth.org.uk for more information on all these points


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3rd Class Sowing Potatoes
On Tuesday 15th March, Mr. O'Donnell called in to 3rd class to chat to the children about all things potato! After some chat in the class about how to grow them, keep them and the many ways cook them, we headed out to the garden to plant some spuds in one of the raised beds. The children were in groups of 4 and had to choose a name for their potato seed. We'll see later on in the year which of the future chips will yield the best crop!


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Carnival Fever, Soca, Calypso, J'ouvert, Mas, Costume, Fete, TnT
Your only destination to all things CARNIVAL
Shal Marshall says his debut to New York City's Hot97FM stage last Friday, was a tremendous success. The Trinidad and Tobago entertainer, and radio personality has had a jam-packed post carnival schedule. His Soca anthems have allowed him to widen his scope, having been able to deliver his style of Soca to thousands around the world.
We caught up with the 'Splinters' singer as he departed New York on Tuesday. He said the experience was fantastic. He had followed in the footsteps of Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons, this time around sharing the Hot 97 Pon Da Reggae and Soca Tip stage with young chart-topper, Nailah Blackman, Grenada's Mr. Killa and a slate of Jamaican heavyweights that included Konshens, Masicka, Elephant Man and Ding Dong. US Rapper, Lil Kim was also a part of the event.
"It was a great experience, being able to perform for a different crowd- a crowd that's basically now being introduced to soca." – Shal Marshall.
Shal pointed out the adjustment by the urban radio station to include Soca, having changed the name of the event to include the Soca music genre. "A very popular Hip Hop and reggae DJ and his friends said to me that Soca was crazy this year, over dancehall," he shared, adding, "they were like, 'soca killed it.'" Marshall said the DJ and his friends, whose names he did not reveal, even told him that his hit single, "Splinters" was also the song of the summer. "And these are Americans who have little or no Caribbean roots," he said.
The Hot97 Pon Da Reggae and Soca Tip took place at The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island.
Performers included Dovey Magnum, Tifa, Masicka, Kranium, Nailah Blackman, Shal Marshall, Ding Dong, Aidonia, Konshens, & Elephant Man! Special guests included Lil Kim, LFS, Tony Matterhorn, Safaree, Sekuence, Ricky Blaze, Kemar, DyDy, Mr Commodore, Klassick fresco, and Royal G.
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Some people may use Lunesta® (eszopiclone) to help treat insomnia. However, Lunesta is only available with a prescription; there is no over-the-counter (OTC) Lunesta available at this time. Because Lunesta is part of a class of medications called sedative/hypnotics, it is a controlled substance and may be abused.
It is important to have your healthcare provider's approval and supervision when using Lunesta. For instance, Lunesta can cause certain side effects, such as difficulty with coordination, diarrhea, or dizziness. Also, some people may not be able to safely use Lunesta if they have certain medical conditions, such as kidney disease, depression, or any sort of addiction. Lunesta can also negatively interact with several medications.
To help avoid any complications, do not take Lunesta without a prescription or without your healthcare provider's supervision.
(Click Lunesta for more information on why this drug is not available over the counter. This article also discusses general dosing guidelines, safety precautions, and tips on effectively using Lunesta.)
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Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Electronic orange book: approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. FDA Web site. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/. Accessed January 11, 2007.
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Super Meat Boy Gets a Dark & Gritty Reboot
You thought Super Meat Boy was hard? That game's kid stuff man. Get ready for Super Meat Boy 2: Escape From New York. Meat Boy is back, and he's pissed. Dr Fetus has kidnapped the President's daughter and Meat Boy is the only dude bad enough to stop him.
OK not really, but how awesome would that be? Joseph Manalaysay is the artist responsible for the image in the header, and has created a full video that looks pretty incredible; awesome enough to get promoted on Team Meat's official blog even! Hit the break to check out the video, and make sure to check out Manalaysay's portfolio for more of his awesome work.


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Wrongful Death Cases – Which survivors can claim damages under Florida law?
Attorney André Crenshaw has been handling wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Florida for nearly 20 years.
Several times a month, I receive a call from the relative of a person killed because of the wrongful actions or inactions of another person or business. The relative is inquiring about whether there is a case and whether they have any claims for money damages. Unfortunately, often times that person is not classified as a survivor under Florida law and, therefore, cannot recover compensation.
In Florida, wrongful death claims are governed by a statute called the Florida Wrongful Death Act. In most cases, the following survivors can claim damages under the statute:
- spouse;
- children under the age of 25;
- parent of a child under the age of 25; and
- the decedent's Estate.
Other blood relatives as well as adoptive brothers and sisters may recover damages to make up for the financial support they received from the decedent. Additionally, they may recover for the value of the household services that had been regularly performed by the decedent and that will become a necessary expense for that person. However, from a practical standpoint, these types of damages are usually not enough standing alone to support a wrongful death lawsuit without the inclusion of claims by a spouse, child under the age of 25, or parent of a child under the age of 25.
If you are the spouse, parent, or child of someone who has been killed because of the fault or wrongdoing of another person or business, call or contact the Crenshaw Law Firm today to discuss your case and how we may be able to assist you.


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Printed Jersey T-shirt crafted in Italy from pure and soft cotton, featuring a round neck, short sleeve, orange screen printed typography on the right side of the chest, straight fit and straight hem.
Outer composition: 100% CO
All products are Made in Italy
Washing instruction: water temperature should not exceed 40C or 105F do not tumble, ironing, steam or dry, may be performed at low setting (110C, 230F) only. Any dry cleaning solvent other than trichloroethylene may be safely used.
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Fitted with a host of factory options that included number's matching 350ci V8 350hp engine, 4-speed transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, side exit exhaust pipes, luggage rack, and more! Beautiful factory color combination of Monza Red over black upholstery! Sweet buy!
Chevrolet elected to redesign the Corvette once again for the 1968 model year with a fresh look. Often referred to as the "mako shark" styling, the popular 1960's Coke bottle shape was winning over audiences at the auto shows. This longer, shapelier style gave way to a new T-top coupe, additional engine choices, and several more options on the order form. First introduced without any badging, the former Sting Ray model designation returned in 1969 as Stingray instead. For collectors, the early 1968-1972 examples carried the traditional chrome bumpers that remain very desirable today, as well as powertrains providing ample horsepower & torque the Corvette was well known to provide!
Offered here is a very well equipped 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible finished in factory correct 974-Monza Red over ZQ4-standard black vinyl interior. Under the hood lies its original L46 350ci V8 making a stout 350 horsepower and 380 ft. lbs. of torque, delivered to the ground through a 4-speed Muncie transmission and 3.36 Posi-traction rear axle ratio! Options include factory air conditioning, power disc brakes, power steering, side-mounted exhaust system, rear luggage rack, Delco AM/FM pushbutton radio, headrests, Soft-Ray Astro Ventilation glass, side fender vent trim, BF Goodrich Radial T/A white letter tires, and dual outside mirrors!
Built in November 1968, this all numbers matching example is truly one of the finest driving examples you will ever find on the market! Already fully repainted professionally with results are far superior to the original factory finish, along with fresh interior upholstery & carpet and all new weather stripping. A completely new braking system that includes booster, master cylinder, rebuild calipers, rotors & pads, & new hoses; all new side exhaust, and new tires measuring 225/70R15. An all new suspension with KYB shocks that included a totally new front end with new steering rack, control arm bushings, upper & lower ball joints, sway bar bushing, end links, and more! A new gas tank, sending unit, fuel pump, and filter ensure clean delivery of fuel to the rebuilt engine and transmission. New vacuum actuators and hoses provide easy operation of the headlights and wipers, along with a fully serviced air conditioning system that continues to blow cold!
A true blue chip Corvette investment available for the astute collector who is looking for an example with all the right attributes. A tight rattle free body, rust free chassis, ability to drop the roof on summer days, shift through the gears of a manual transmission, and turn on the air conditioning when things get to hot! Fully sorted, unmodified, and original to factory standards throughout, it really hits the road just right! With the recent attention to the car both cosmetically and mechanically, it makes it the perfect investment worthy vehicle ready to show and drive immediately! Please feel welcome to call with additional questions or to schedule an opportunity to review in person.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS:
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