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An independent commission of inquiry into the Jan. 19 killings of a dozen or more inmates at a prison in Les Cayes, Haiti, was formally established by presidential decree this week, officials said Tuesday.
The commission was proposed in May after The New York Times published an investigation into the shooting deaths of detainees in connection with an escape attempt at the prison.
The Times's investigation indicated that the Haitian police fatally shot unarmed inmates after storming the prison at the end of an uprising.
The panel's six commissioners include three foreign experts, led by Gen. Salvatore Carrara of Italy, and three Haitians, among them the country's ombudsman, Florence Elie. Ms. Elie is well known for overseeing the pretrial work in an important human rights case involving a peasant massacre in Raboteau in 1994.
The commissioners and three technical experts were deployed by Justice Rapid Response, a group of criminal justice and related professionals, at the request of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.
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Hays CISD Maintenance and Operations Department is hosting a public online auction of district surplus items through Lemons Auctioneers on Friday, October 16 through Tuesday, October 27, 2020. An auction preview day is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Maintenance Department located at 155 Beacon Hill Rd., Buda, TX 78610 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - by appointment only. If you would like to schedule a preview appointment, please contact Cathy Williams at 512-268-8442, ext. 46106. Click headline above or "Read More" to access auction website.
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A new chapter for the DMA
There comes a point in the course of your career when you realise it's time to do something new. I don't just mean finding a new job, but a finding a whole new vocation.
For me, that point was four years ago. Until 2006, I'd spent three decades working as an agency- and client-side marketer. While I enjoyed my line of work, I decided that I wanted to try my hand at a new challenge, which is how I found myself joining the Direct Marketing Association.
My first day at the DMA was extraordinary. It was a day of media training run by a former Sky News reporter who made Jeremy Paxman seem like a soft touch. Media training – for those of you that have never had to endure this particular brand of sadistic humiliation – is learning the art of dealing with hostile journalist interviews.
Now, with the cushion of hindsight, I see that I couldn't have had any better training for my role as the spokesman for the DMA. Royal Mail strikes, "junk mail", consumer data losses, silent calls… the national media loves to focus on the negatives of our industry.
As the largest professional body to represent the interests of the direct marketing industry, it's the DMA's job to make sure the media presents both sides of the story. Which is why I found myself sat on BBC TV breakfast show sofas and gracing Sky News reports explaining to the nation why direct marketing isn't actually the bogeyman.
While this all may have a slight odour of spin, I'm pleased to say that we have made significant progress in ensuring the direct marketing industry continues to develop through refining best practice. When I started, the environment barely registered as the final bullet point on the DMA's crammed agenda. However, through some perseverance and with the support of the DMA Board, I paved the way for the creation of PAS 2020, the first environmental performance standard for the direct marketing industry.
Four years on, there is now greater awareness and understanding among companies of the importance of sustainable commercial practices. Recently we saw three organisations – COI, Sun Life Direct and Williams Lea – successfully pilot the PAS 2020 scheme and become the first to achieve certification.
The PAS 2020 scheme has also set a model of the DMA working with BSi and other key stakeholders to develop credible standards of best practice that stand up to robust scrutiny. Most recently, we've launched DataSeal, a BSi-backed information security standard designed specifically for companies that handle consumer data for marketing purposes. This will help to minimise data misuses, losses and breaches by organisations.
Both PAS 2020 and DataSeal will ensure that the direct marketing industry has the tools it requires to meet its responsibilities to the environment and in handling data. Doing so will help to convince the public and government that perhaps direct marketers aren't the devil incarnate when the industry yet again falls under the media spotlight.
But it won't be me you'll see next time sitting on the BBC TV breakfast show sofa defending the industry. I've decided that now is the right time for me to turn my hand to some new challenges. After four years, I'm stepping down from the DMA, handing on the microphone and letting someone else do the talking. I'd like to think I've left them with a few of the answers they'll need.


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We tend to underestimate the importance of keeping cool when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. Once those hot Summer night's set in and the restlessness become a reality, you'll wish you thought more about how your bedding plays a factor. Here are some simple things you can do to prepare your bed for Summer.
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Herb's Archive this month, the story of the mystery of Knute
Rockne's briefcase.
Noted sports
artist Ted Watts captures the warmth and friendliness of Rockne in
this painting commissioned for a Notre Dame game program.
From Notre Dame
Big happening tonight. I was invited to join Father Joyce,
"Moose" Krause, Dan Devine and members of the Class of '29 at a
reunion banquet in the Center for Continuing Education. I sat at the head
table next to Father Joyce who, when he addressed the gathering, surprised
everyone by producing a briefcase which once belonged to Knute Rockne and
was full of private papers, some in Rockne's own handwriting. He read from
one of the papers in Rockne's own hand, "33 Points on How to Be a
Successful Student-Athlete." When he finished describing the
briefcase and its contents, he made the remark: "Herb Juliano would
like to get his hands on this, but he'll have to wait awhile."
(Author's Note: I waited, but never did get my hands on that briefcase.
About one year later, November 1980, Mr. Gabriel Brady of Memphis, TN,
requested use of the briefcase to research its contents for a planned
Rockne manuscript. I relayed the request to Father Joyce and received this
reply: "I am not sure how to reply to your inquiry about Mr. Gabriel
M. Brady's request. I assume he has in mind doing a vignette similar to
the one he did on Lou Gehrig, based on a single Rockne letter, but one
which would illustrate the character of the man. I do not now have the old
Rockne briefcase in my possession, but neither do I remember any
significant letter from Rockne being part of the assorted papers. I should
add that I hope to reclaim the briefcase and its contents within the next
few months at which time I will turn it over to you for the library
I left my post as curator of the library Sports and Games collection in
1982 to transfer to the Sports Information Department and still had not
seen the Rockne briefcase.)
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I was under the weather this past week, but I did manage to create some new looping tracks. Free to use as always (with proper credit.)
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In an hour-long special elections meeting held in the senate chambers at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 23, ASUCR convened to hold its inaugural meeting with the newly elected senators, directors and executive cabinet members, and to appoint next year's representatives for the positions of vice president of finance, elections director, Green Campus Action Plan (GCAP) director and president pro tempore.
In her opening address to the senate, Executive Vice President Wen-Yu Chou congratulated her colleagues on their election to the horseshoe, and urged them to fulfill their duties as senators, saying, "Our work begins now, so I hope you all will do your best to serve the students, and represent the students that elected you all."
First to speak was Kevin Tseng, a third-year business administration major, who presented his qualifications for the position of vice president of finance. Tseng cited the "numerous internships" he has had, along with his service as both the executive secretary of finance this past year, as well as his role in being an advancement ambassador for UC Riverside. When asked about what he plans to achieve under this position for the upcoming year, Tseng said he plans on "meeting senators and making sure that everyone is in constant communication." He also expressed his desire to ensure more transparency and accountability from ASUCR. Tseng was appointed to the position of vice president of finance unanimously.
The senate then listened to Brandon Higa, a third-year political science major, the potential appointee for elections director. Higa, who is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, envisioned a smoother election with "regulation on laptopping … and the amendment of the elections code." He said he wanted to improve the debates that the candidates participated in so that students have the "opportunity to pick the right candidate for the job, not someone based on popularity." Many of the senators scrutinized Higa on his views of laptopping, arguing he was unclear on specifically how or to what extent he wanted to regulate laptopping. After a vote of 3-6-7, Higa failed to be appointed to the position, which is tabled until another candidate is chosen next year.
Bryan Martinez, a third-year sustainability major and candidate for GCAP director, spoke to the senate about his qualifications for the position. One of the goals that Martinez discussed for GCAP director next year included turning the current GCAP committee into an organization that "spearheads innovative projects designed to make our campus more sustainable while involving as many students as possible." He revealed how this goal could be accomplished with the creation of a GCAP Board, which he hopes to be a "passionate group of leaders that (would) fully strive to improve our campus." Overall, Martinez's mission is for every student to know that their GCAP director is making "every effort possible to provide a clean and healthy environment for them to learn in." His appointment as GCAP director passed 15-0-0.


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Tomago Village offers all the basics you need for a no-fuss holiday or work trip. Most importantly, our accommodation is self-contained to support the independent traveller. Our cabins are modern and equipped with all the essential creature comforts you need on a busy work day, as well as a comfortable place to rest your head.
On quieter days or balmy summer evenings after work, relax in the outdoor pool, and get an easy snack at the mini market; open 7am to 7pm.
Get active! Find a friend and play a round of tennis, do some laps in the pool or run a circuit around our leafy grounds.
Meet new friends or catch up with fellow travellers and workmates over a sausage sizzle in the BBQ area. It can be easy to become isolated when travelling alone, and while there is a time for privacy and solitude, you will know there is always a friendly face and someone up for a quick chat at Tomago Village.
If you find mornings a bit tricky without your daily coffee, never fear! Pop over to the amenities area for a fresh espresso.
For those travelling by private or hire car, free parking is available on site. We also offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the village.
Returning visitors can take advantage of our storage facilities available for caravans, cars, boats, trailers and other vehicles. Ask us about availability.
Aspen Tomago Village is also just a short drive from Hunter Wetlands National Park, a wildlife sanctuary with family-friendly walking, cycling, fishing and birdwatching.
• Office and mini market – 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
• Fresh espresso coffee available daily
• Clean, refurbished amenities
• Modern 24-hour laundry
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The Secretariat is a technical, independent and impartial body that promotes effective environmental law enforcement.
On April 12, 2006, the United States and Peru signed the U.S. – Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), which entered into force on February 1st, 2009.
Chapter 18 – Environment – in its Article 18.8, indicates the commitment of both Parties to implement a secretariat who recieves and considers Submissions on Environmental Enforcement Matters. This Secretariat has the following functions:
- Receive and consider public submissions.
- Request a Party to respond to public submisssions, receive the Party´s response, and consider the public submission and any response provided by the Party.
- Inform the Environmental Affairs Council, in light of any response provided by the Party, whether public submissions warrant developing a factual record.
- Prepare factual records when any member of the Council instructs to do so, submit them to the Council, and if directed by a member of the Council, make them available to the public.
Environmental Affairs Council
The Secretariat is based in Washington DC, United States and operates independently under the sole direction and supervision of the Environmental Affairs Council comprised of representatives of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the U.S. Department of State, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism and Ministry of the Environment.
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Dino Delgado Gutiérrez
Executive Director
Mr. Delgado is a Peruvian lawyer, with extensive experience on environmental law, have worked in the public and private sector. In Peru, he worked in the Peruvian Society of Environmental Law, as well as in the Ministry of the Environment and Protected Areas Service. He was also a legal advisor to the Sustainable Environmental Development Association. Mr. Delgado was also a university professor at the Universidad Científica del Sur. He has been a consultant to the Ministry of the Environment in Peru as well as the United Nations Environment Program.
On November 03, 2016, Mr. Delgado was selected as Executive Director of the Secretariat for Submissions on Environmental Enforcement Matters of the U.S. – Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.
Chapter 18 – United States – Perú Trade Promotion Agreement
Understanding for Implementing Article 18.8 of the United States – Perú Trade Promotion Agreement.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of the United States of America, the Government of the Republic of Peru, and the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States regarding a Secretariat for Submissions on Environmental Enforcement Matters under the United States – Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.
Decision N.1 of the Environmental Affairs Council – Procedures for the Secretariat.
Decision N.2 of the Environmental Affairs Council – Promotion Public Awareness to Contribute to the Understanding of the Public Submissions and Factual Records Process.
Decision N.3 of the Environmental Affairs Council – Selection and Designation of the Executive Director.
Decision N.4 of the Environmental Affairs Council – Alternate Nationality of the Executive Director.


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CM Punk has made is clear over the years that he is not a fan of Hulk Hogan. Apparently those feelings haven't changed.
During an appearance on Windy City LIVE's 2 Minute Warning, which you can watch above, Punk was asked who his favorite wrestler was growing up.
"'Rowdy' Roddy Piper," Punk replied. "Hands down."
When the host stated that he thought that Punk would name Hogan, Punk admitted that he wasn't "really a Hogan guy" growing up. When asked if his feelings toward Hogan have changed since he met him, Punk admitted that they have, but for the worse.
"I've met him, and I like him even less now," Punk said. "F--k him."
Punk has been publicly expressing his dislike of Hogan for years now, even calling Hogan a "piece of garbage" during an interview with CSN Chicago in 2015.
While appearing on Steve Austin's podcast this past summer, Hogan claimed that Punk had heat with him stemming back to the RAW 15th Anniversary special in 2007.
"I walked into the dressing room for the Raw 15th Anniversary and there was a guy there named CM Punk, I don't know who he is," Hogan said. "I heard I had heat because I didn't say 'Hi' to him. I only remember flying from California with RVD for the show and my phone is going off because my home life is falling apart, I'm walking through the dressing room and all I can think about is getting home to fix my home life."


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NEW BEDFORD — The future looks promising for students in New Bedford Public Schools and the state after Thursday's unveiling of an education funding reform bill which will go onto the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
"It's reasonable to predict that New Bedford could see at least a 10% increase in aid, conservatively speaking, as soon as FY2021," Andrew O'Leary, assistant superintendent of finance and operations, said in a statement.
"That would be supplemented by significant charter school reimbursement changes (up to 75% of actual costs, with 100% of charter costs covered three years from now)," he said, noting it's premature to pull out dollar figures from the bill.
The bill named the Student Opportunity Act would make a $1.5 billion new investment in state public education over the next seven years.
In a news release from his office, Sen. Mark Montigny said "The new formula should be a grand slam for New Bedford with significant increases in funding for chapter 70, low income students, English learners, special education, and charter schools, while resulting in major relief for New Bedford taxpayers who have been shouldering these burdens themselves for too long."
Montigny noted that cities such as New Bedford have been "shortchanged" due to current formulas used to fund education.
"That is why I worked so hard to ensure that New Bedford received a substantial increase in this year's fiscal budget above and beyond the formula allotment," he said.
The foundation budget would be updated with estimates of school districts' employee and retiree health care costs using data collected by the state's Group Insurance Commission; increases in special education enrollment and cost assumptions; increases in funding for English learners differentiated by grade level; and would address the needs of districts educating high concentrations of students from low-income households, according to a fact sheet on the bill.
"What we are seeing is a reworking of the way schools are funded," O'Leary said. "Therefore this is more than an aid increase discussion based around numbers. The big takeaway is that this is the most significant attempt to address the underfunded categories like healthcare, special education, and the additional cost of educating low income and English language learner students."
Mayor Jon Mitchell called the bill "a promising step to help cities across the state, including New Bedford, to provide low-income students the education they deserve."
Mitchell, in a statement, added he's grateful that lawmakers have listened to those who, like himself, have advocated for increased state funding to level the playing field.
The bill would also increase foundation rates for guidance and psychological services, expand the special education circuit breaker to include transportation costs which would be phased in over four years and lift the annual cap on Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) spending for school construction and renovation.
It also includes a "21st Century Education Trust Fund" for districts and schools pursuing creative approaches to student learning and a Rural Schools Commission to investigate challenges facing rural and regional school districts with low and declining enrollment.
Districts like New Bedford which serve the largest percentage of low-income students in the state, according to a news release from Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral's office, will receive an additional increment equal to 100% of their base foundation allotment.
That means nearly doubling the amount of funding attached to economically-disadvantaged students in New Bedford, the news release states.
"There are a lot of positive aspects of this bill, such as the push to fully fund the charter school reimbursement formula," Cabral said. "But as this critical bill works its way through the Legislature and further analysis is conducted on its contents, I will continue to fight for important changes to how we fund charter schools as a state."
He added he's confident that the city will be a "clear winner" once the legislation is passed.
"Our City has a specific set of needs that must be met by the state and this bill provides a more-level playing field to properly educate our students," Cabral said.
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Angelo's Cleaning 2017 Winter Newsletter
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Senior Management
Locardia Chiweshe holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) Degree from Africa University. She is currently pursuing the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. Locardia worked for Red Star Holdings as an Assistant Accountant for 1 year and was promoted to the position of Management Accountant, a position she held for close to 2 years. She has been with Steward Health since 2011 as an Accountant, actively involved in both Financial and Management Accounting functions. She also holds a Diploma in Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies from the Africa Multination for Christ College (AMFCC).
Arthur Shangwa superintends over membership, claims and product development functions. His overall role is the optimal operationalization of the Internal Process Pillar of the company. He comes from an Investments background having received training in investment analysis and fund management from First Mutual Asset Management Company between 2003 and 2004 and furthered his experience with Alpha Asset Management as an investment analyst and portfolio manager. Arthur joined Steward Health in 2008 as a Portfolio Manager. Since joining Steward Health he has furthered his knowledge and working experience in the Health Insurance field. He is a holder of a B.Com Finance Honours' from the National University of Science and Technology, Master of Business Administration Degree from University of Zimbabwe and a Certificate in Long term Insurance from the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe.


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October 2017 Member of the Month – Danielle Clark
Each month we like to recognize one of our amazing members and put them into the spotlight for all of their amazing accomplishments. This month, we chose Danielle Clark! She's been with us for a few short months and she has been kicking butt since day 1.
Danielle has a fun, energetic attitude, and is ALWAYS there to help any member.
Now, it's time to learn a little bit about Danielle:
NAME: Danielle Clark
Age: 27
Hometown: Olivet, Michigan
Occupation: Full-time student
Favorite WOD/Metcon: Fight Gone Bad, it has little bit of everything 🙂
Favorite Lift: Back squat
Favorite Cheat Meal: Cupcakes 🙂
Athletic Background: Minimal. Being "fit" never seemed achievable to someone like me. But Ultimate Frisbee counts, right?
Hobbies/Interests outside of the gym: Musician/ Baker
How long have you been CrossFitting?: 5 months
How long have you be a Peak Performance Fitness Facility Member? 3.5 months
How did you find CrossFit?
By accident, really. I saw a Facebook ad one night while scrolling. At that time in my life I knew I needed to change for my health.
How has CrossFit changed your Life?
Crossfit has been an eye-opening experience. It has shown me what I'm capable of. I am more confident in my day to day life and I keep accepting new challenges because now I just want to know if I can do it.
What is your biggest achievement so far, and what is your next big goal?
Finally getting a handstand! Also, completing my first Full Tough Mudder in September. We had 9 people on our CrossFit team and I was incredibly inspired by how everyone came together to complete the course. It was Challenge I wouldn't have otherwise thought of doing.
My next big goal? Top 3: Run a half marathon, handstand push-ups, and deadlifting heavier than my bodyweight.
What is your favorite thing about Peak Performance Fitness Facility?
This one is easy: The community. I've never so much apart of a local community as I do here. I didn't just gain some new workout buddies, I gained a family. We encourage each other, we push each other and we catch each other when we fall. Peak Performance has created community to be proud of!
Have any advice for new members?
The first step is coming in and asking questions. Take a trial class or sign up for one of our challenges. There are people of all skill levels in this community and we will all help each other. Take a chance and see what CrossFit can do for you!


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Recently I upgraded to SW2016 and now I´m having trouble with the Weld Symbols on the drawings.
I can place the weld annotation and customize it to fit the weld I want. But when its placed on the drawing i cannot edit or move the annotation. And then when I move the view its attached to the weld annotation just dissapears
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The first thing I do each morning in the studio is to sharpen my pencils. I have many and I am very particular about how I like them to be. I suppose it is a ritual of sorts. At art school I was told to throw away my sharpener and use a knife, which was considered far superior.
This habit remains and I slowly rotate the pencil while cutting to create a sharp even point. I like the different sounds. Slicing through the wood has a lower tone in comparison to the higher pitched noise of carving through graphite. For me, it's important to expose a large area of graphite so I can use both the side and tip to draw with. Often I use the point for detail and sides for shading. I find the process of preparing my pencils for the day ahead completely absorbing and begin work straight after.
I am not alone in sharpening my pencils the 'old fashioned way' there are over 4000 videos on You Tube, many books dedicated to this topic and specialist pencil shops worldwide.


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Merchants Area
IPSP FAQs
- What is an IPSP?
- What type of Sponsored Merchant Web sites fall into Visa's "high-risk" IPSP Category for processing?
- How do I register with CCBill to become a Visa USA Sponsored Merchant?
- What are the current Visa regions according to Acquiring Banks?
- What does Visa USA mean when they state that an IPSP can only register Sponsored Merchants in the Country where the Sponsored Merchant has a presence?
- Will Sponsored Merchants be required to register and pay the initial $750.00 fee to EACH IPSP that processes for their Company?
- What information does CCBill share with Visa?
- What are Visa's chargeback ratios and have they changed?
- Why wouldn't it be more cost effective for a Webmaster to go out and get their own Merchant Account instead of continuing to use a Third Party Processor IPSP like CCBill.com for their Visa transactions?
- If I choose not become a Visa USA Sponsored Merchant, can I still process through CCBill.com for other Credit Cards and Online Checks?
An IPSP is an online entity that enters into a contract with an Acquirer (Merchant Bank) to shoulder financial responsibility and liability for "high risk" Merchant accounts, by which registered sponsored Merchants (Web site owners) are allowed to process and settle Internet transactions.Back to the top
Visa considers any Web site selling downloadable, digital merchandise and/or services or those falling within "Merchant Category Code 5967"—the "high risk" category.Back to the top
In order for CCBill.com to register you as a Visa Sponsored Merchant you must:
- Complete the Visa Sponsored Merchant Application, which requires you to provide pertinent information regarding your business
- Pay an Initial Registration Fee of $750
Upon receipt and review of both of the above, CCBill will submit your application to Visa on your behalf. Visa generally takes between 7-21 business days upon receipt of the application and fee to process your registration information and provide CCBill with their decision.Back to the top
The current Visa regions are as follows: Asia Pacific, Canada, Caribbean & Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMEA), European Union and US. Click here to see a list of countries that fall within each Visa region.Back to the top
Under the new Visa USA regulations, an IPSP will only be permitted to register Sponsored Merchants for processing if the Sponsored Merchant has their corporation based in the same Country as the IPSP's Acquiring Bank for Visa transactions. For example, CCBill currently has a banking relationship with an acquirer for Visa USA, and thus can handle high risk processing for any Sponsored Merchant based in the US.Back to the top
Yes, Sponsored Merchants will be required to both register and pay the up-front registration and annual fees to each IPSP they choose to have to handle their processing.Back to the top
Under Visa regulations, IPSPs are required to provide Visa with each Sponsored Merchant's monthly sales, chargeback, and credit data for each of the Sponsored Merchant's billing URL's.
After review of this information by Visa, the Sponsored Merchants who are out of compliance on chargeback ratios may be terminated at the discretion of Visa.Back to the top
Visa's ratios for High-Risk (MCC5967) are as follows:
- 1% for Total Consumer Generated Transactions (domestic & international combined)
- 2.5% for International Consumer Generated Transactions
These ratios have been in effect for some time now, and each IPSP is responsible for its Portfolio's compliance to these governing ratios. It is the responsibility of each Visa IPSP and Sponsored Merchant to remain compliant with these rules and help protect the Visa brand.Back to the top
"High Risk" Merchant accounts are extremely expensive, and require a large amount of maintenance and support. The initial fees associated with opening a "High Risk" Merchant account will quickly surpass Visa's IPSP registration fee for Sponsored Merchants. In addition, owning and maintaining one's own "high risk" Merchant account can put added financial and operational strain on an online Company by requiring them to make major investments in Customer Support, Fraud Prevention, and Automated Reporting.
In addition, once a "High Risk" Merchant account is created, its owner and its operating URL's are on Visa's monitoring. If that same "High Risk" account is closed thereafter, the account's owner and/or its operating URL's will no longer be afforded the future opportunity to register within the umbrella of an IPSP portfolio.Back to the top
Yes, CCBill.com will continue to offer you the option of transaction processing with the following Credit Cards: MasterCard, Discover, or JCB; and/or Online Checks and Single Telephone Billing, at no additional cost to your business. However, you should expect to see a transaction volume and revenue drop if you choose not to offer Visa processing for your Web sites.Back to the top


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Science - February 11, 2016
Catholic church steered urban development
The Catholic church had a big influence on urban development in the Dutch provinces of Brabant and Limburg, concludes Joks Janssen, special professor of Spatial Planning and Cultural Heritage. He studied the urban planning in Eindhoven and Roermond between 1900 and 1060 and saw that the church developed its own vision of urban development with catholic identity embedded in it.
Janssen describes how in the early twentieth century a broad network of social, cultural and political organizations grew up within catholic circles which shared a vision on spatial planning in the Netherlands. This subculture opposed the secular forces of the national government and industry. In Eindhoven, for instance, the church had to take up the cudgels against the expanding company Philips, which soon needed housing for its workers, and the city architect De Casseres, who took a functional, modern-industrial approach to urban expansion. In opposition to this 'New Pragmatism', catholic architects were of the Delft School, which had more eye for beauty. This alternative fitted into a broader movement which favoured small communities and deplored the sinful city.
In practice the catholic vision took the form of 'garden towns' with new urban neighbourhoods on a scale based on former parishes, with the church at their centre. This way a catholic community was reproduced in modern urban planning, notes Janssen in the journal Urban History. The idea was that this design would enable the church to protect the catholic population against the disorder and weakened traditions of the big city. This catholic philosophy was so strong in Eindhoven that the modernization plan thought up by De Casseres was put on ice.
In Roermond the church strongly opposed the mayor, who wanted to have the city grow and annex the neighbouring city of Maasniel. The church emerged as the champion of the autonomy of communities. The plan for the Roermond conurbation was swept off the table, following which the Limburg architect Jos Klijnen ensured that the municipalities of Roermond and Maasniel started collaborating. Klijnen too uses the concept of garden towns. Catholic urbanization, in fact. Eventually, under the influence of the province, Maasniel was annexed by Roermond after all in 1959. This was unique as it was the first time since Napoleon that a rural community was absorbed into a city. Thanks to the catholic church.


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Print RecipeLemon Almond Biscotti with White Chocolate and Candied Cranberries --Gluten free, Egg free, Dairy free
These cookies look stunning on any holiday table. The sugared cranberries spend the night in the fridge, so this isn't a great last minute holiday solution. If you're looking to save yourself a little time, you can order your biscotti from us!
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|Cook Time
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Lemon Almond Biscotti
- 1 package Lemon Almond Baking Mix by GluFREEgan™
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup organic oil canola or other vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla
- 1 teaspoon organic lemon extract
White Chocolate
- 4 ounces organic cocoa butter chopped
- 4 Tablespoons organic vegetable shortening or you can use more cocoa butter for a richer chocolate (I did!)
- 1 Tablespoon organic nut butter I used almond butter, but cashew butter also works well
- 1 cup organic powdered sugar blend regular sugar in a Vitamix if avoiding corn
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Candied Cranberries
- 1 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons organic sugar divided
- 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspon organic orange extract
- 1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 6 ounces organic cranberries
Lemon Almond Biscotti
White Chocolate
Candied Cranberries
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In mixing bowl mix: 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract & 1 tsp lemon extract
- Combine wet with dry ingredients
- Turn the batter out on the prepared baking sheet and form a 13x3" loaf. The dough will spread while baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees. After 10 minutes on a cooling rack I like to pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes to help it cool a little faster and makes it easier to slice.
- Once cool, slice the loaf into 1/3" wide slices. Lay cookies on their side on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake 20 minutes, turning the cookies after 10 minutes so they toast evenly. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- To get a good coating on the biscotti, I double dipped. Dip once, allowing some of the excess chocolate to drip off and then dip again. Set on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place two candied cranberries on each biscotti while the chocolate is still wet. Place decorated biscotti in the fridge until the chocolate is set.
White Chocolate
- In a saucepan, bring some water to a low simmer. Set a heat safe bowl over the simmering water, being sure that the water doesn't touch the bowl. Place the chopped cocoa butter and shortening (or additional cocoa butter) in the heat proof bowl and melt, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tablespoon of nut butter and mix to combine.
- Add the confectioners sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Mix until smooth. The mixture will be quite thin. Allow the white chocolate to cool for 10-15 minutes so that it is has a more dippable texture. I had some leftover white chocolate which I poured into silicone ice cube trays. Place the tray in the fridge until the chocolate has set.
Sugared Cranberries
- In a saucepan combine 1 1/4 cup sugar, water, vanilla extract and orange extract. Heat until the sugar dissolves, but don't boil.
- Rinse cranberries and pick out any that are squishy or wrinkly.
- Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir. Remove from the heat and place a plate on top of the cranberries to keep them submerged. Refrigerate over night.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons of sugar on a rimmed baking sheet. Drain the cranberries (save that simple syrup for a festive drink later!) and place them in the sugar, shaking the tray until the cranberries are completely covered. Let dry for about an hour until the sugar is hard. Any remaining cranberries will keep for about a week covered in a cool dry place.
Recipe Notes
The candied cranberry recipe is scaled down from Sommer's recipe at A Spicy Perspective The white chocolate recipe is from the wonderful Nicole at Gluten Free On A Shoestring


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The need for government policies to keep up with the fast pace of technological change was a key theme of discussions on the first day of the inaugural Singapore International Cyber Week.
This becomes more urgent as people all over the world become more dependent on connected devices, giving those with bad motives more opportunities and reasons to do harm, said information technology experts.
"There is money in malware," said Mr John Suffolk, global cyber security officer for Chinese tech giant Huawei. "Where there is technology, there will be someone trying to do something that you don't want them to do, such as stealing your banking details."
Over several presentations that followed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's launch of Singapore's national cyber security strategy, global experts identified three broad ways that governments need to rethink cyber security.
One, the very definition of cyber security and warfare has to change, said Professor Isaac Ben-Israel, a retired Israeli major-general who led a task force that formulated his country's national cyber policy.
Computer systems that are vulnerable to attack today include those on smartphones. There is no such thing as an isolated computer anymore, and modern malware is capable of causing damage in cyberspace and in the real world, he said.
This was the case with the Stuxnet computer worm, which in 2010 damaged an Iranian nuclear plant, he noted. Countries may yet weaponise more malware to commit cyber warfare. "Certain infrastructure are crucial in the case of war. It's very difficult to fight if you don't have electricity, or water supply," he said.
Two, governments need to rethink the importance of information sharing and collaboration across organisations, said Mr John Davis, federal chief security officer for IT firm Palo Alto Networks.
"When 9/11 happened, one of the reasons we were unable to see that coming and respond was because we couldn't connect the dots," said Mr Davis, a retired United States Army major-general with over a decade's experience in cyber policy.
After the Sept 11, 2001 terror attacks, the US government changed its policy on information from "need-to-know" to "need-toshare", a shift that started showing success on the battlefields in Afghanistan and Iraq, he said.
One aspect of Singapore's cyber security strategy will see a new Bill introduced next year that makes it a requirement for critical infrastructure operators such as banks and utility companies to not only meet cyber security requirements, but also share information on breaches expeditiously.
Even private companies have come to see the virtues of collaborating with the competition, said Mr Davis. Palo Alto and seven other cyber security firms came together in 2014 to form the Cyber Threat Alliance, pooling resources to raise the industry's overall awareness of advanced threats.
Three, the growing complexity and interdependence of IT products and services also requires governments to get policies right while anticipating future challenges, said Mr Suffolk, who was chief information officer for the British government.
Today's global supply chain has already made it impossible to trace the provenance of every component of an IT vendor's product; for example, 70 per cent of what is in Huawei's equipment "is not Huawei's", said Mr Suffolk.
But such relentless technological change also represents an opportunity for countries to develop a new competitive edge, said Dr Ben-Israel. He cited how Israel's investments in cyber security have already paid off handsomely since the country made it a priority sector in 2010. Its cyber security industry has seen a 400 per cent growth in five years, and Israel today commands a 10 per cent share of the US$60 billion (S$82.45 billion) global cyber market.
"Computers are not going to disappear from our lives - on the contrary, they're going to (be) a bigger and bigger part of our lives," he said. "That means that whoever controls this technology, can create a new economy."


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Friday, June 11, 2010
Stamp A Holics Challenge 126
Marisol Gutierrez presented this scrapbook challenge for today (20 minute). What a great sketch! This 12 x 12 page is done in Bashful Blue and Cameo Coral with accents of Night of Navy. The big star at the bottom has a bow on it and opens with the journaling for the page. At the top the small stars say A STAR is born! You can't really see it on the scan. I also took my brayer and wrapped it in Magic Mesh and rolled it over the page for some additional color on the page. This page took about 20 minutes to make! Of course the subject is my favorite (my new grandson)! Please go by Carole Anne's Blog to check out at the other Design Team posts! What a busy week, I have been MIA catching up. I have to work all next week (first time in years) and with classes and all the new changes & 'life' I just can't seem to get out from under! Until next time! Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'
Posted by Nancy Dawson at 6:31 AM
Labels: Big Shot, Scrapbook, Stampin' Up
7 comments:
- stampingmadly said...
What a sweet page, Nancy, and a sweet subject! Nicely done.
- June 11, 2010 at 10:08 AM
- Cynthia Stevenson said...
This is lovely - what a wonderful subject! Love all the stars.
- June 11, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- sandi & Mr. Nasty said...
Beautiful page and Beautiful new addition to the world. A page to treasure for sure.
Nice job on the challenge Nancy
- June 11, 2010 at 10:42 AM
- A Touch of SOL said...
BEAUTIFUL Page and GRANDSON. I love the color combo and how the lower left star includes the journaling...Way to ROCK the challenge..
- June 12, 2010 at 12:24 AM
- Darla Benson said...
Such precious pictures! It reminds me of when my son was born. I love the hidden journaling panel.
- June 12, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Congratulations on your new grandson! He looks like a keeper. Great time, too! I think you beat all of us.
- June 12, 2010 at 2:24 AM
what a cutie!! Im getting all clucky now thanks! Lovely page!!
- June 12, 2010 at 5:32 AM
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It is important for senior managers, in-house lawyers and HR professionals who have responsibility for personnel management in the UAE to be aware of these developments and how they may affect the management of their workforce.
Wage protection
The payment of salary within the UAE has been regulated and monitored by the authorities for several years since the introduction of the Wage Protection System (WPS) in 2009.
The WPS is an electronic salary transfer system that requires all companies to pay employees via banks, UAE exchanges or registered financial institutions. Developed by the Central Bank of the UAE, the system allows the MOHRE to create a database that records wage payments in the private sector to guarantee the full and timely payment of agreed wages.
The WPS has improved the regularity and timing of salary payments within the UAE. However, there has been no financial penalty to date for employers who fail to comply with the WPS, and some companies have therefore failed to comply for long periods without accruing any monetary penalties.
The MOHRE has tried to tackle this by introducing a wage protection decree in October 2016 that reinforces the statutory obligation on employers to pay their employees on time and in full, and introduces potential financial penalties.
The decree applies to all organisations registered on the WPS. These companies must pay wages within ten days of the payday registered in the WPS.
If companies with over 100 employees fail to adhere to the ten day timeframe, the MOHRE will stop granting any additional work permits with effect from the 16th day of the delay.
If they fail to pay within one month of the registered payday, the MOHRE will inform the judicial authorities which will take "all necessary punitive measures against the company"; and if they do not pay within 60 days of the registered payday, the company will be fined AED 5,000 (£1,085) per employee, up to a maximum of AED 50,000 if the delay affects multiple workers.
Companies employing fewer than 100 employees will be treated in the same way as larger companies and subject to the same penalties if they breach the requirements of the decree twice in one year, or if they fail to pay within 60 days.
This decree adds further regulation to the provisions of the WPS and better protection to employees. It provides the MOHRE with greater authority to enforce its provisions.
Under UAE Labour Law employment is the primary right of UAE nationals and non-nationals should only be employed if there is no suitably qualified UAE national available. A number of ministerial decrees and resolutions set out and implement this Emiratisation strategy, which has been in place for over ten years.
Three new resolutions recently announced by the MOHRE confirm the ongoing commitment to Emiratisation within the private sector. UAE businesses must comply with new requirements on data process, health and safety and changes to company classifications from 1 January 2017.
All organisations employing 1,000 or more employees must register on the MOHRE's online platform, Tas'heel, to obtain work permits for employees. This platform can only be accessed by UAE nationals. Businesses must declare that they are an employer and register every staff member, and employers must engage two UAE nationals in the position of data process officers.
Organisations that fail to comply may lose their sponsorship privileges and be unable to obtain new work permits. The MOHRE may also apply additional administrative and financial penalties.
All companies that employ 500 or more employees in the construction or industrial sector must also employ a UAE national in the position of occupational health and safety officer. The employee should implement and monitor employee health and safety practices.
Organisations who do not comply will not be able to obtain new work permits until an Emirati is appointed to the role. Again, the MOHRE may also impose additional sanctions.
Changes to company classifications build on the existing Emiratisation framework in the UAE.
The present framework provides incentives for organisations to engage UAE nationals within their businesses and grades organisations into one of three categories depending on how effective their Emiratisation policies are. Organisations within a higher category gain a number of benefits including paying lower MOHRE and immigration fees, exemption from depositing bank guarantees for employees and finding it easier to obtain visas.
The new resolution introduced additional sub-categories to allow organisations to improve their rating.
The above requirements apply to all companies incorporated within the onshore, mainland area but do not currently apply to UAE free zones.
Businesses should assess their staff numbers and if necessary complete the registration and appoint or employ a UAE national to the required role.
Employee accommodation
Employers with more than 50 low income employees – defined as those earning less than AED 2,000 per month – must now provide them with accommodation at the employer's cost.
The resolution took full effect from 1 January 2017 and compliance is expected to be monitored closely by the MOHRE, so it is important for employers who engage low income employees to ensure they have suitable accommodation available.
The scope of the resolution may expand in future as local authorities have discretion to apply it to employers with fewer than 50 low income employees or to employees earning above the AED 2,000 threshold.
The introduction of the resolutions demonstrates the importance the UAE authorities place on Emiratisation and protection of benefits and salaries for all employees. Employers should be aware of this and understand whether and to what extent the resolutions may affect their business.
Dubai-based Luke Tapp is an employment expert with Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.com.
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