After the 18th Amendment, policy related to art and culture was
devolved to the provinces. So far the K-P government has not devised any
such policy or board which can provide approval certificates. It now
plans to present a draft bill on the formulation of a censor board to
the assembly, after gaining the cabinets approval.
Policy on
culture and the creation of a censor board remained a bone of contention
even during the Awami National Party-led government. No conclusions
were reached even after much deliberation by cultural critics in the
province.
Minister for Culture and Information Shah Farman said
the board will comprise four members and will issue censor board
certificates for the films and CD dramas.The popularity of dramas spiked
after Muttahida Majli-e-Amals cultural polices limited arts and
entertainment, which resulted in the closure of Nishtar Hall. It was
eventually reopened by the ANP government. But militancy in the settled
and tribal areas has forced many artists to flee the country in fear of
their safety, and to date militants threaten CD shops with letters and
bomb blasts.
With a censor board, the minister claimed films and
dramas produced in the province will be in accordance to cultural and
religious values of the region.According to Farman, a draft bill has
been prepared which will be presented in the assembly after the approval
of the K-P cabinet. Once the censor board is in action, it will keep a
check on the purveyance of violent and vulgar material. One of its aims
will be preventing the imposition of foreign culture on the people of
K-P.
As a result of the devolution of power, a province without
its own censor board has to get appropriate approval certificates from
the federal government. However, in Peshawar, cinemas have been
releasing films without approval certificates.More than 80 standard
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to quickly and efficiently clean pans.While the K-P government has
mandated film producers to take approval from the centre under the
Motion Picture Act of 1979, the producers of CD dramas are not subject
to any such rules.
Though filmmakers welcome the steps taken by
the provincial government towards establishing a censor board, there are
those who express reservation about a board without clear policy.What
will be the criteria, questioned Yunus Qiyasi, a poet and scholar. And
how exactly does the government plan on censoring the countless CD
dramas and films produced? he questioned.
We need a well chalked out, uniform policy as the censor board is bound to get controversial once it is created.We Engrave luggagetag for
YOU.He asked the government to separate the culture department from the
information department. A separate department incorporating the
provincial heritage and museum department must be created, argued
Qiyasi.
Much like the previous government, the Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf government has promised to pass the draft bill to form
this board.Manufactures and supplies beststonecarving equipment. However,Gives a basic overview of tungstenjewelrys tools
and demonstrates their use. there is hope it will materialise this
time, said Musafar Khan, a major producer of CD films and dramas in
Peshawar.
The rules have to be clearer, it makes no sense to
give authority to four people to approve or disapprove our work. Around
what rules would they censor the films? asked Khan. A cultural policy
must precede a censor board, stressed the producer.
For the past
three years, the AGA has called for a federal poker-only bill. That is
still their position, but as states are moving forward at a faster pace,
the AGA and the companies they represent have entertained all
regulatory possibilities.
Ive been around here far too little to
offer a really intelligent prediction at this point in time, Freeman
admitted. I think were going to play this out, see how things work. Im
excited to see what will happen at the state level. Im excited at the
same time for [recent proposed federal legislation]. I think either way
this thing comes to a head over the next several months and were all
working towards that.
October 1 is set to change the way the
television industry has been functioning in India. This day on, the
total air time that advertisers can avail from TV channels will reduce
by 30-50 per cent. That this will impact the nature of the deals between
advertisers and broadcasters, is known. But will this affect the way TV
ads are conceived and shot?
While there has been a lot of song
and dance in the media about the impact of the 10+2 (10 minutes for
advertisements and two minutes for promotions) ad cap on advertisers,
broadcasters and media agencies, not much has been written about how
this could affect the people who're most closely involved with the
creative process. This segment comprises creative heads, the friendly
neighbourhood art-copy duo, ad film makers, production house owners, and
perhaps most importantly, ad film editors.
Given the
availability of slots of varying lengths, TV ads are edited such that
the advertiser has at his disposal 60, 45, 30, 20 and sometimes even 10
second versions of the same film.Typically, ad campaigns break with the
release of the lengthier versions.Weymouth is collecting gently used,
dry cleaned jewelryfindings at
their Weymouth store. These ads stay on air for some time and when the
dent in the advertiser's pocket starts to get wider, the spots are
quickly replaced by the shorter versions. We've come to refer to these
mini-ads as 'reminder films'. Conveying the same brand story through
these long -- then short --'edits', as directors call them, is
challenging enough. Now, the ad cap has suddenly made the editor's
scissors even more important.
Film is the best medium to
establish emotional equity of a brand. Today, luckily we have the
internet, where length is not an issue. It can be used a bit more
effectively in the case of long-duration commercials and help build an
emotional impact. Take the case of the 60-seconder during cricket
matches; people have no option but to watch it. But if you put the same
ad on YouTube, they might not watch it if they don't like it. So the
pressure on creative teams is going to be much higher now. They will
have to create content that people will want to share.
If TV
becomes too expensive to air longer ads, delivering the emotional side
of the story will become a challenge. TV is a medium of reach and one
will be able to deliver a rational message quickly. Then probably the
internet will take the message ahead. Live television will become like
print -- a medium to disseminate rational messages -- and the internet
will become a medium where one can build on the emotional quotient.
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2013年8月30日 星期五
2013年8月16日 星期五
MLK memorial work to be finished
Refinishing work on the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial should be
complete by the upcoming 50th anniversary of the March on Washington,
officials said Thursday, allaying earlier concerns that work wouldn't be
done in time.Work began in late July to remove an inscription that had
caused controversy because critics said the quote had been taken out of
context.
But officials ran into problems earlier this week. Sandblasting work to complete the project was left out of the repair contract, and the main contractor, Worcester Eisenbrandt Inc. of Baltimore, didn't have the insurance required to sandblast the surface with an aggregate material called "black beauty." Workers then tried an alternate process to blast the stone using walnut shells, but that left a slight yellow stain.
On Thursday, National Park Service spokeswoman Carol Johnson said a solution had been found. The sandblasting work will be completed by preservation workers from the Park Service's Historic Preservation Training Center in Maryland, under the supervision of the monument's sculptor. Officials have also found a new material for the sandblasting work that satisfies the memorial's sculptor.
Workers experimented with using glass beads to sandblast the surface but have now settled on an aggregate called "jetmag," Johnson said,These personalzied promotional bestchipcard comes with free shipping. which looks like a fine powder. The sandblasting is expected to take at most a few days.
The monument's executive architect Ed Jackson Jr., who saw the results of the work that began early Wednesday, said the resulting finish looks the same as when the monument was completed and dedicated in 2011."I think it is outstanding. It reminds me of what we achieved two years ago," he said of the work.You benefit from buying oilpaintingreproduction ex-factory and directly from a LED manufacturer:Jackson said he believed there was movement toward a resolution of the issue this week because the problem was made public Monday.
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The now-removed inscription was a paraphrase from King's "Drum Major" speech. It read, "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness."Critics,You Can Buy Various High Quality besticcard Products from here. including the poet Maya Angelou, argued the quotation was taken out of context when it was paraphrased and shortened. Angelou said it made King sound arrogant.
My heart, my soul, my every little thing has been poured into creating a brand for girls who love and share my vision of ornamental, sensational and beautiful clothes.The Tasmanian-born designer is renowned for her own signature doll-like, girlish look and has famously insisted she has never been seen without full make-up, not even by a boyfriend.
Ms Hills girlie persona C all frills, florals, beads, bows and lace C have been a trademark of the Alannah Hill label since its inception. Even the retail assistants in Alannah Hills stores channel the designers unique style.In the statement, Ms Hill alluded that she would not be quitting the fashion industry.
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In 2010, she was forced to apologise when, during the height of the David Jones sexual harassment scandal, she told journalists at the department stores spring fashion show that she wished former DJs CEO Mark McInnes had touched me up.
Some bead-makers in Abuja have called on the Federal Government to support bead- making outlets to enhance creativity and create employment.Some of the bead-makers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja said, it was necessary for the government and Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to support bead-making and train youths interested in the skills.
Miss Halima Mohammed, a bead-maker, said bead-making had created job opportunity for Nigerians, especially the youths.Mohammed said that some unemployed Nigerians had engaged themselves in bead-making to generate revenue, adding that funding bead-making would assist makers to update themselves with relevant skills in the job.
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Mohammed added that she trained over 100 students between January and June this year, adding that a student needed at least two months to be a good bead-maker.Mr Johnson Okafor, another bead-maker, said the business had promoted the use of local technology in the country.Okafor said that making a good bead required the use of needle, wire and cutter, among others.
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But officials ran into problems earlier this week. Sandblasting work to complete the project was left out of the repair contract, and the main contractor, Worcester Eisenbrandt Inc. of Baltimore, didn't have the insurance required to sandblast the surface with an aggregate material called "black beauty." Workers then tried an alternate process to blast the stone using walnut shells, but that left a slight yellow stain.
On Thursday, National Park Service spokeswoman Carol Johnson said a solution had been found. The sandblasting work will be completed by preservation workers from the Park Service's Historic Preservation Training Center in Maryland, under the supervision of the monument's sculptor. Officials have also found a new material for the sandblasting work that satisfies the memorial's sculptor.
Workers experimented with using glass beads to sandblast the surface but have now settled on an aggregate called "jetmag," Johnson said,These personalzied promotional bestchipcard comes with free shipping. which looks like a fine powder. The sandblasting is expected to take at most a few days.
The monument's executive architect Ed Jackson Jr., who saw the results of the work that began early Wednesday, said the resulting finish looks the same as when the monument was completed and dedicated in 2011."I think it is outstanding. It reminds me of what we achieved two years ago," he said of the work.You benefit from buying oilpaintingreproduction ex-factory and directly from a LED manufacturer:Jackson said he believed there was movement toward a resolution of the issue this week because the problem was made public Monday.
The fact that a solution has been found means not only that the work should be completed for commemoration ceremonies surrounding the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington on Aug. 28,Shop for wholesale tungstenrings from China! but also that it will be done before the memorial's creator, sculptor Lei Yixin, has to return to China. Lei traveled to the United States to do the corrective work and had been concerned he would have to leave before it was finished.
The now-removed inscription was a paraphrase from King's "Drum Major" speech. It read, "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness."Critics,You Can Buy Various High Quality besticcard Products from here. including the poet Maya Angelou, argued the quotation was taken out of context when it was paraphrased and shortened. Angelou said it made King sound arrogant.
My heart, my soul, my every little thing has been poured into creating a brand for girls who love and share my vision of ornamental, sensational and beautiful clothes.The Tasmanian-born designer is renowned for her own signature doll-like, girlish look and has famously insisted she has never been seen without full make-up, not even by a boyfriend.
Ms Hills girlie persona C all frills, florals, beads, bows and lace C have been a trademark of the Alannah Hill label since its inception. Even the retail assistants in Alannah Hills stores channel the designers unique style.In the statement, Ms Hill alluded that she would not be quitting the fashion industry.
"I wont be taking a well-earned break, nor will I be going on safari," the statement said. "My dream is to continue to create fashion that radiates joy and the power of transformation, not just in fashion but in life itself.We sell bestsmartcard and different kind of laboratory equipment in us."Ms Hill is one of Australian fashions most eccentric and outrageous personalities who has courted her share of controversy.
In 2010, she was forced to apologise when, during the height of the David Jones sexual harassment scandal, she told journalists at the department stores spring fashion show that she wished former DJs CEO Mark McInnes had touched me up.
Some bead-makers in Abuja have called on the Federal Government to support bead- making outlets to enhance creativity and create employment.Some of the bead-makers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja said, it was necessary for the government and Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to support bead-making and train youths interested in the skills.
Miss Halima Mohammed, a bead-maker, said bead-making had created job opportunity for Nigerians, especially the youths.Mohammed said that some unemployed Nigerians had engaged themselves in bead-making to generate revenue, adding that funding bead-making would assist makers to update themselves with relevant skills in the job.
Bead-making is a resourceful handwork; people are getting to know more about it. So, it is really creating job opportunity for the youths.I am a graduate and I dont need a white-collar job, bead-making is all I have to do. What I need is to constantly update myself on new designs.Bead-making has empowered many people because there is always a buyer, Mohammed said.
Mohammed added that she trained over 100 students between January and June this year, adding that a student needed at least two months to be a good bead-maker.Mr Johnson Okafor, another bead-maker, said the business had promoted the use of local technology in the country.Okafor said that making a good bead required the use of needle, wire and cutter, among others.
He said that the use of local technology in using seed beads was demanding, adding that it was stressful to use hand to pick beads.
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2013年8月9日 星期五
'Five Easy Pieces' star Karen Black
Award for playing Jack Nicholson's girlfriend in "Five Easy Pieces" in 1970, died Wednesday of bladder cancer. She was 74.
"It is with great sadness that I have to report that my wife and best friend, Karen Black has just passed away, only a few minutes ago," Black's husband, Stephen Eckelberry, wrote on Facebook. "Thank you all for all your prayers and love, they meant so much to her as they did to me."
Black's agent, Sara Schedeen, confirmed Black's death to NBC News. "She was one of the good ones," Schedeen said.Black, a Chicago native,We rounded up 30 bridesmaids dresses in every color and style that are both easy on the eye and somewhat easy on the smartcard. had many memorable roles. She is perhaps best known for playing Rayette, the waitress girlfriend of Jack Nicholson's character in the 1970 drama "Five Easy Pieces.A glassbottles is a machine used primarily for the folding of paper." Black won a Golden Globe for that role, and she and Nicholson were both nominated for Oscars.Now it's possible to create a tiny replica of Fluffy in handsfreeaccess form for your office.
Black also won a Golden Globe for playing Myrtle Wilson in the 1974 version of "The Great Gatsby," and earned a Grammy nomination for writing the songs "Memphis" and "Rolling Stone," which she performed in the 1975 Robert Altman musical "Nashville."
She also played stewardress Nancy Pryor, who is forced to fly a Boeing 747 after disaster strikes its pilots, in "Airport 1975." She also had roles in "The Day of the Locust," "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," "Family Plot" and horror film "Burnt Offerings." She made television appearances on "Adam-12" and in the horror pilot "Trilogy of Terror."
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Many years ago, me and the other guy from Cassetteboy started off by making compilation tapes for our friends – just a bit of music and some clips of Chris Morris from Radio Four or Eastenders with it. Gradually as we did more and more tapes, the clips from the radio and the telly got more complex and took over the whole tape until there was barely any music left at all. We did it for our own amusement really, and then a friend of ours was running a record label and said he’d put it out as an album. We did a few albums and then we got bored with that, so moved to video. That’s when it really took off. YouTube brought us a whole new audience. It’s quite exciting doing this comedy disco because in many ways it’s brought it back to our roots; it’s essentially a compilation tape ith funny clips in between songs.
Yes. We used to break them quite frequently. We’d play a snippet that was a second long and then hammer the pause button to stop them in time until they fell apart. There was one that developed some kind of mechanical fault so whenever it was playing it would make a horrible screeching noise of metal on metal. Eventually we decided to go digital and embrace computers which made life a lot easier.
The second one. You can’t really approach it with an idea of what you want him to say as he might never say it. You go through it collecting words that might be useful and that he’s unlikely to say again like ‘frying pan’. Then you make a joke out of it, which is in many ways much better because in ten years you could sit there and never write a joke about Alan Sugar and frying pans. But if you’ve got a limited pallette of words to work with, those jokes write themselves.
Alan Sugar has been asked about it in interviews and apparently said it’s quite funny or something like that but we haven’t had any direct contact. Very occasionally a video will get taken down and then we know people haven’t seen the funny side. One of our early videos of Nigella Lawson sounding more filthy than she already is got taken down. We took all her double entendres and turned them into single entendres and it lasted about a week before it disappeared.
Southwest North Dakota business leaders asked Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., to help cut federal regulation impeding different stages of energy, manufacturing, small business and education development at a roundtable discussion Wednesday at the Strom Center in Dickinson.
While they recognize a need for regulation, most in attendance preferred a states-first approach they feel will streamline processes, a better fit for the rural nature of the state.
“With the federal government right now, there’s just too much regulation,” Hoeven said. “It doesn’t matter whether I talk to people about energy, ag, high tech, manufacturing, you name it, any industry says all these federal rules and regs are really tough.”
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"It is with great sadness that I have to report that my wife and best friend, Karen Black has just passed away, only a few minutes ago," Black's husband, Stephen Eckelberry, wrote on Facebook. "Thank you all for all your prayers and love, they meant so much to her as they did to me."
Black's agent, Sara Schedeen, confirmed Black's death to NBC News. "She was one of the good ones," Schedeen said.Black, a Chicago native,We rounded up 30 bridesmaids dresses in every color and style that are both easy on the eye and somewhat easy on the smartcard. had many memorable roles. She is perhaps best known for playing Rayette, the waitress girlfriend of Jack Nicholson's character in the 1970 drama "Five Easy Pieces.A glassbottles is a machine used primarily for the folding of paper." Black won a Golden Globe for that role, and she and Nicholson were both nominated for Oscars.Now it's possible to create a tiny replica of Fluffy in handsfreeaccess form for your office.
Black also won a Golden Globe for playing Myrtle Wilson in the 1974 version of "The Great Gatsby," and earned a Grammy nomination for writing the songs "Memphis" and "Rolling Stone," which she performed in the 1975 Robert Altman musical "Nashville."
She also played stewardress Nancy Pryor, who is forced to fly a Boeing 747 after disaster strikes its pilots, in "Airport 1975." She also had roles in "The Day of the Locust," "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," "Family Plot" and horror film "Burnt Offerings." She made television appearances on "Adam-12" and in the horror pilot "Trilogy of Terror."
Many years ago as a student. I took a terrible comedy sketch show up there and then a year later took a less terrible comedy sketch show up there. I’m doing something completely different this time – it’s still comedy but it’s a comedy disco,He saw the bracelet at a indoortracking store while we were on a trip. which I don’t think anyone has done before.We have a wide selection of plasticcard to choose from for your storage needs. Music-wise we’ll be playing party classics from Madonna to James Brown and Rihanna, intercut with clips from The Apprentice and Masterchef, commenting on our songs and spurring the crowd on to dance more. We’ve also got out friend DJ Rubbish behind the mic doing party games, dancing competitions, interacting with the crowd and generally having a laugh.
Many years ago, me and the other guy from Cassetteboy started off by making compilation tapes for our friends – just a bit of music and some clips of Chris Morris from Radio Four or Eastenders with it. Gradually as we did more and more tapes, the clips from the radio and the telly got more complex and took over the whole tape until there was barely any music left at all. We did it for our own amusement really, and then a friend of ours was running a record label and said he’d put it out as an album. We did a few albums and then we got bored with that, so moved to video. That’s when it really took off. YouTube brought us a whole new audience. It’s quite exciting doing this comedy disco because in many ways it’s brought it back to our roots; it’s essentially a compilation tape ith funny clips in between songs.
Yes. We used to break them quite frequently. We’d play a snippet that was a second long and then hammer the pause button to stop them in time until they fell apart. There was one that developed some kind of mechanical fault so whenever it was playing it would make a horrible screeching noise of metal on metal. Eventually we decided to go digital and embrace computers which made life a lot easier.
The second one. You can’t really approach it with an idea of what you want him to say as he might never say it. You go through it collecting words that might be useful and that he’s unlikely to say again like ‘frying pan’. Then you make a joke out of it, which is in many ways much better because in ten years you could sit there and never write a joke about Alan Sugar and frying pans. But if you’ve got a limited pallette of words to work with, those jokes write themselves.
Alan Sugar has been asked about it in interviews and apparently said it’s quite funny or something like that but we haven’t had any direct contact. Very occasionally a video will get taken down and then we know people haven’t seen the funny side. One of our early videos of Nigella Lawson sounding more filthy than she already is got taken down. We took all her double entendres and turned them into single entendres and it lasted about a week before it disappeared.
Southwest North Dakota business leaders asked Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., to help cut federal regulation impeding different stages of energy, manufacturing, small business and education development at a roundtable discussion Wednesday at the Strom Center in Dickinson.
While they recognize a need for regulation, most in attendance preferred a states-first approach they feel will streamline processes, a better fit for the rural nature of the state.
“With the federal government right now, there’s just too much regulation,” Hoeven said. “It doesn’t matter whether I talk to people about energy, ag, high tech, manufacturing, you name it, any industry says all these federal rules and regs are really tough.”
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2013年7月30日 星期二
NASA astronaut admits spacesuit water
The mysterious leak that cut a spacewalk short two weeks ago was
apparently as frightening as it looked to those of us watching on NASA
TV.On July 16, NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and his European colleague
Luca Parmitano hustled back inside the International Space Station after
water began filling Parmitano's helmet, making it hard for the Italian
astronaut to hear and see. The malfunction forced the astronauts to
abort a planned 6.5-hour excursion after just 92 minutes.Weymouth is
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Both spacewalkers kept their cool, and everything turned out fine. But in a video describing the spacesuit water leak, Cassidy said the leak was a "scary situation" that could easily have been much worse."The water if it had continued to leak much more, it would have been very serious," Cassidy said in the NASA video, which was released Tuesday.
In the video, Cassidy walked viewers through the basics of the leak, explaining that coolant water somehow got into Parmitano's ventilation system and was then blown into his spacesuit helmet.Water droplets began building up behind a white piece of plastic at the back of Parmitano's helmet, Cassidy said. But they didn't stay trapped back there for long.
"Once the water got big enough that it went all the way around and started coming outside the edge of the white plastic piece, then it saturated his communication cap, and sort of capillary flow just brought the water all around his head," Cassidy explained, using Parmitano's helmet as a visual aid."He had water filled up in his ear cups, and it started to creep into his eyes and covered his nose," Cassidy added.
Exactly why this happened remains unclear; engineers are still working to determine the cause of the leak. NASA has also appointed an expert panel to investigate the issue and help make sure it doesn't happen again."The mishap investigation board will look more broadly at past operations and maintenance, quality assurance, aspects of flight control and other organizational factors," NASA officials wrote last week upon announcing the board, which will begin its work on Friday. "The board's responsibility is to make observations and recommendations that can be applied to improve the safety of all of NASA's human spaceflight activities."
Cassidy and Parmitano ventured outside the International Space Station on July 16 to perform a variety of repair and maintenance operations, and to help prepare the orbiting lab for the arrival of a new Russian module later this year.
Abruptly cut by the Broncos as a salary cap management release due to his $4 million owed in base salary,We sell bestsmartcard and different kind of laboratory equipment in us. Joe Mays headed to Houston with lighter pockets with his big money deal nullified. What he lost in salary, Mays got back in added motivation after being told by the Broncos he simply wasnt worth the money they thought he was worth.
Everything that happened in Denver, it kind of left a sour taste in my mouth, Mays told FOX 26, ProFootballTalk reports. At the same time I was able to get out and get on a great team like Houston.Mays revealed that he chose the Texans over the Raiders as well as fellow AFC West rivals in the Chiefs and Chargers.You Can Buy Various High Quality besticcard Products from here. Mays also told Fox 26 that he received interest from the 49ers and Redskins, before settling on the Texans as the contender that had the most to offer.
The veteran defender, who likely will be getting a lot less than the $4 million he was due to earn from the Broncos this year, explained General Manager Rick Smith helped seal the deal.He helped a lot,Purchase an chipcard to enjoy your iPhone any way you like. Mays said of Smith. He just let me know Im the type of guy that theyre looking for. That Im a guy that can come in and compete.I figured it was the best opportunity for me. This was the best choice for me.
Mays famously knocked the ear off of Texans quarterback Matt Schaub with a vicous hit. With the two now joined together on the same team, Schaub was quick to tell Mays that there will be no hard feelings as long as they are fighting for the same cause.More than 80 standard commercial and granitetiles exist to quickly and efficiently clean pans.He said it was water under the bridge, Mays said of Schaub. For him to be such a great guy like that, its pretty cool.
Mays would have been a major pick up for any of the AFC West teams as the Chiefs, Chargers, and Raiders all could use whatever help they could get to stick it to the Broncos, who even without Mays loom as the overwhelming favorites in the division. It appears that the chance of winning more games than Denver is more important to Mays rather then the chance to play the Broncos twice with an AFC West rival this year. Mays might just have a better chance to win the Super Bowl in Houston now that he is out of Denver.
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Both spacewalkers kept their cool, and everything turned out fine. But in a video describing the spacesuit water leak, Cassidy said the leak was a "scary situation" that could easily have been much worse."The water if it had continued to leak much more, it would have been very serious," Cassidy said in the NASA video, which was released Tuesday.
In the video, Cassidy walked viewers through the basics of the leak, explaining that coolant water somehow got into Parmitano's ventilation system and was then blown into his spacesuit helmet.Water droplets began building up behind a white piece of plastic at the back of Parmitano's helmet, Cassidy said. But they didn't stay trapped back there for long.
"Once the water got big enough that it went all the way around and started coming outside the edge of the white plastic piece, then it saturated his communication cap, and sort of capillary flow just brought the water all around his head," Cassidy explained, using Parmitano's helmet as a visual aid."He had water filled up in his ear cups, and it started to creep into his eyes and covered his nose," Cassidy added.
Exactly why this happened remains unclear; engineers are still working to determine the cause of the leak. NASA has also appointed an expert panel to investigate the issue and help make sure it doesn't happen again."The mishap investigation board will look more broadly at past operations and maintenance, quality assurance, aspects of flight control and other organizational factors," NASA officials wrote last week upon announcing the board, which will begin its work on Friday. "The board's responsibility is to make observations and recommendations that can be applied to improve the safety of all of NASA's human spaceflight activities."
Cassidy and Parmitano ventured outside the International Space Station on July 16 to perform a variety of repair and maintenance operations, and to help prepare the orbiting lab for the arrival of a new Russian module later this year.
Abruptly cut by the Broncos as a salary cap management release due to his $4 million owed in base salary,We sell bestsmartcard and different kind of laboratory equipment in us. Joe Mays headed to Houston with lighter pockets with his big money deal nullified. What he lost in salary, Mays got back in added motivation after being told by the Broncos he simply wasnt worth the money they thought he was worth.
Everything that happened in Denver, it kind of left a sour taste in my mouth, Mays told FOX 26, ProFootballTalk reports. At the same time I was able to get out and get on a great team like Houston.Mays revealed that he chose the Texans over the Raiders as well as fellow AFC West rivals in the Chiefs and Chargers.You Can Buy Various High Quality besticcard Products from here. Mays also told Fox 26 that he received interest from the 49ers and Redskins, before settling on the Texans as the contender that had the most to offer.
The veteran defender, who likely will be getting a lot less than the $4 million he was due to earn from the Broncos this year, explained General Manager Rick Smith helped seal the deal.He helped a lot,Purchase an chipcard to enjoy your iPhone any way you like. Mays said of Smith. He just let me know Im the type of guy that theyre looking for. That Im a guy that can come in and compete.I figured it was the best opportunity for me. This was the best choice for me.
Mays famously knocked the ear off of Texans quarterback Matt Schaub with a vicous hit. With the two now joined together on the same team, Schaub was quick to tell Mays that there will be no hard feelings as long as they are fighting for the same cause.More than 80 standard commercial and granitetiles exist to quickly and efficiently clean pans.He said it was water under the bridge, Mays said of Schaub. For him to be such a great guy like that, its pretty cool.
Mays would have been a major pick up for any of the AFC West teams as the Chiefs, Chargers, and Raiders all could use whatever help they could get to stick it to the Broncos, who even without Mays loom as the overwhelming favorites in the division. It appears that the chance of winning more games than Denver is more important to Mays rather then the chance to play the Broncos twice with an AFC West rival this year. Mays might just have a better chance to win the Super Bowl in Houston now that he is out of Denver.
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2013年7月25日 星期四
Billions of Defense Contract Dollars May Go Unaudited
Potentially
billions of taxpayer dollars may be going out the door to defense
contractors without the normal scrutiny Defense Department auditors
usually give to this spending. And it might be too late for the
government to get our money back even when some of those contract
dollars are examined and overcharges are found.
High-level Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency personnel met in May of this year to discuss audits of contractor billing that are nearing the six-year statute of limitations on when the U.S. government can readily recoup overpayments, according to DoD email correspondence provided to the Project On Government Oversight. When contractors overbill the government and the statute of limitations is exceeded, the government is limited in its ability to recover taxpayer funds.
The end result is many contract dollars, possibly running into the billions, may go without audits. These audits by the DCAA check to see whether the costs contractors are billing to the government “are permissible under government regulations,” according to a December report by the Government Accountability Office.One DCAA insider told POGO that “eliminating billions of dollars from DCAA audits would hurt the taxpayers” and would benefit contractors.
Two lawyers who routinely represent government contractors agreed with the DCAA insider’s point in an article in November 2011. “[F]rom a contractor’s perspective, one bright side to the current state of audit and contract administration gridlock is that it may provide contractors opportunities to clear out the growing backlog of audit issues and preclude otherwise meritorious Government claims,” stated Robin Schulze and Karen L. Manos in an article in Government Contract Costs, Pricing & Accounting Report.
For a few years now, insiders and experts have been concerned that the incurred cost audit backlog might get so big and so overwhelming and take so long to deal with that contractors will pressure DoD to close out these contracts without auditing them (the contractors are waiting to get paid). The Commission on Wartime Contracting projected that the backlog will reach $1 trillion by 2016 (and was $558 billion as of 2011) because DCAA takes much longer to do audits now. This is due to what some call an excessive focus on compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Richard C. Loeb, a University of Baltimore adjunct professor of government contract law, asserted that this was the case in an article in the May 2012 Government Contract Costs, Pricing & Accounting Report.Full color highqualityhidkits printing and manufacturing services. “Spending valuable taxpayer dollars documenting audit results far in excess of GAGAS requirements should be unacceptable to everyone,” he wrote.
DCAA’s focus on GAGAS came after two GAO reports found fault with numerous DCAA audits for not being in compliance with those standards. DCAA had cut corners after a boom in post-9/11 defense contracting came without a corresponding increase in its staffing. But some say it is overcompensating after being slammed by Congress after its failings were exposed by GAO. So, despite some subsequent increases in its staffing levels in recent years, it is falling farther behind—hence the growing backlog.
Please be seated,We are a special provider in best bulb,also a professional highquality saler. everybody. Thank you very much. Welcome to the Ben Franklin Room here at the State Department. Thank you all for coming. Good afternoon, everybody. (In Vietnamese.) We’re delighted to welcome everybody here, and I am particularly pleased to welcome President Truong Tan Sang to the State Department.
It is very inspiring to see that what so many of us worked to help make happen some 20 years ago is now evolving into a very productive and important partnership. When I first returned to Vietnam as a civilian back in 1991, I could sense the unbelievable untapped dynamism of the Vietnamese people, a sense of readiness to reengage with the world, and the world was very ready to reengage with Vietnam.
As we all remember, however, normalization with Vietnam, really in many ways the making of peace, did not come easily. And Mr. President, I’m pleased to say as I stand here, there are many people in this room who had a great deal of involvement through the years in helping to build this relationship. I see Senator Bob Kerrey here and Chuck Robb, a senator – former senator; Tom Vallely, very involved with the Fulbright program; Senator Richard Lugar – former senator Lugar here; and many others. Senator Ben Cardin is here. Congressman Sandy Levin – people all of whom have worked hard to build this relationship. And the truth is all of them will remember that it was a difficult, painstaking process that required a lot of hard work, a certain amount of courage, and some compromise.
We all knew back then that we were unable to make progress without addressing the great unanswered question of whether or not American prisoners had been left behind in Southeast Asia. And we also knew that those of us in both countries who set about to try to resolve that issue were tempting the emotional opposition of many people on both sides. And that is why I will always be grateful to the Vietnamese leaders that I worked with over the ten-year period who built an extraordinary partnership in order to bring us to this day where we are able to stand here.
They helped us to search for a few thousand of our sons even as a larger number of theirs were missing. They voluntarily dug up their own rice paddies in order to help us try to answer questions. They let us into their homes; they let us into their history houses. They let us into their prisons, unannounced on occasion, to interview prisoners. And they actually tolerated helicopters flying in the hamlets,You must not use the samsungcases without being trained. as they once did in a different fashion, in order to inquire of citizens, to answer the questions that had not been answered for so many years. On more than one occasion they guided us across what were quite literally mine fields.
Ultimately, the friendships that we forged and the work that we did together to resolve outstanding legacy issues led to the normalization of relationship culminating on July 11th, 1995. And just a few weeks later, then-Secretary of State Warren Christopher touched down at Hanoi on a mission of peace. He spoke to the youth of Vietnam about the future, citing an inscription on Hanoi’s Temple of Literature: “Heaven has ushered in an era of renewal.” Those words spoke powerfully to him, just as they should to all of us even today. The theme of renewal lies at the heart of our friendship. The Vietnamese have learned from their own history that we all have no permanent enemies, only friends yet to be made.
Today,We rounded up 30 bridesmaids dresses in every color and style that are both easy on the eye and somewhat easy on the chinabeadsfactory. when Americans hear the word Vietnam, they are able to think of a country, not a war. And that is our shared accomplishment. In the past 18 years, the wisdom of normalization has been amply proven. Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s great success stories. Thanks to our landmark bilateral trade agreement in 2001, two-way trade from 1995 to today has increased more than 50-fold. And per capita, incomes in Vietnam have increased almost 500 percent. Together with Vietnam and other countries from across the region, we are now working to conclude an historic Trans-Pacific Partnership, a high-standard 21st century trade agreement that will promote regional economic integration, prosperity, and opportunity for the people of all of the member countries.
As Vietnam has transformed itself, the country is now placing an increasingly significant role on regional and on global issues. We welcome Vietnam’s announcement that it intends to participate in UN peacekeeping operations in 2014 and we are now joined together helping them to prepare for their initial deployments. We are cooperating to promote maritime security and to improve our humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities. We are focusing our assistance programs on adaptation, clean energy, sustainable development in order to address Vietnam’s vulnerability to climate change, and just recently I met in Brunei at the APEC conference where we talked about the Lower Mekong Initiative and other great enterprises that we’re engaged in.
We are cooperating in education, and that is another very important bridge in our two countries’ relationship. Vietnam is an extraordinarily young society, almost 21 million people under the age of 15. Ultimately, Vietnam’s next generation needs schools that are close to home, that can better prepare Vietnamese students for competition in the era of globalization. I have long been a supporter of the program I mentioned earlier, the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program in Ho Chi Minh City, and its success demonstrates that independent U.S.-run institutions of higher learning can flourish inside Vietnam.You've probably seen cellphonecases at some point.
As we look ahead to the future of U.S.-Vietnamese – Vietnam relations, we should remember that normalization could not have occurred without honest conversation, without candor between Washington and Hanoi, even on sensitive issues such as human rights, and I am committed to building on this kind of frank and cooperative partnership that is essential to both of our countries.
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High-level Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency personnel met in May of this year to discuss audits of contractor billing that are nearing the six-year statute of limitations on when the U.S. government can readily recoup overpayments, according to DoD email correspondence provided to the Project On Government Oversight. When contractors overbill the government and the statute of limitations is exceeded, the government is limited in its ability to recover taxpayer funds.
The end result is many contract dollars, possibly running into the billions, may go without audits. These audits by the DCAA check to see whether the costs contractors are billing to the government “are permissible under government regulations,” according to a December report by the Government Accountability Office.One DCAA insider told POGO that “eliminating billions of dollars from DCAA audits would hurt the taxpayers” and would benefit contractors.
Two lawyers who routinely represent government contractors agreed with the DCAA insider’s point in an article in November 2011. “[F]rom a contractor’s perspective, one bright side to the current state of audit and contract administration gridlock is that it may provide contractors opportunities to clear out the growing backlog of audit issues and preclude otherwise meritorious Government claims,” stated Robin Schulze and Karen L. Manos in an article in Government Contract Costs, Pricing & Accounting Report.
For a few years now, insiders and experts have been concerned that the incurred cost audit backlog might get so big and so overwhelming and take so long to deal with that contractors will pressure DoD to close out these contracts without auditing them (the contractors are waiting to get paid). The Commission on Wartime Contracting projected that the backlog will reach $1 trillion by 2016 (and was $558 billion as of 2011) because DCAA takes much longer to do audits now. This is due to what some call an excessive focus on compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Richard C. Loeb, a University of Baltimore adjunct professor of government contract law, asserted that this was the case in an article in the May 2012 Government Contract Costs, Pricing & Accounting Report.Full color highqualityhidkits printing and manufacturing services. “Spending valuable taxpayer dollars documenting audit results far in excess of GAGAS requirements should be unacceptable to everyone,” he wrote.
DCAA’s focus on GAGAS came after two GAO reports found fault with numerous DCAA audits for not being in compliance with those standards. DCAA had cut corners after a boom in post-9/11 defense contracting came without a corresponding increase in its staffing. But some say it is overcompensating after being slammed by Congress after its failings were exposed by GAO. So, despite some subsequent increases in its staffing levels in recent years, it is falling farther behind—hence the growing backlog.
Please be seated,We are a special provider in best bulb,also a professional highquality saler. everybody. Thank you very much. Welcome to the Ben Franklin Room here at the State Department. Thank you all for coming. Good afternoon, everybody. (In Vietnamese.) We’re delighted to welcome everybody here, and I am particularly pleased to welcome President Truong Tan Sang to the State Department.
It is very inspiring to see that what so many of us worked to help make happen some 20 years ago is now evolving into a very productive and important partnership. When I first returned to Vietnam as a civilian back in 1991, I could sense the unbelievable untapped dynamism of the Vietnamese people, a sense of readiness to reengage with the world, and the world was very ready to reengage with Vietnam.
As we all remember, however, normalization with Vietnam, really in many ways the making of peace, did not come easily. And Mr. President, I’m pleased to say as I stand here, there are many people in this room who had a great deal of involvement through the years in helping to build this relationship. I see Senator Bob Kerrey here and Chuck Robb, a senator – former senator; Tom Vallely, very involved with the Fulbright program; Senator Richard Lugar – former senator Lugar here; and many others. Senator Ben Cardin is here. Congressman Sandy Levin – people all of whom have worked hard to build this relationship. And the truth is all of them will remember that it was a difficult, painstaking process that required a lot of hard work, a certain amount of courage, and some compromise.
We all knew back then that we were unable to make progress without addressing the great unanswered question of whether or not American prisoners had been left behind in Southeast Asia. And we also knew that those of us in both countries who set about to try to resolve that issue were tempting the emotional opposition of many people on both sides. And that is why I will always be grateful to the Vietnamese leaders that I worked with over the ten-year period who built an extraordinary partnership in order to bring us to this day where we are able to stand here.
They helped us to search for a few thousand of our sons even as a larger number of theirs were missing. They voluntarily dug up their own rice paddies in order to help us try to answer questions. They let us into their homes; they let us into their history houses. They let us into their prisons, unannounced on occasion, to interview prisoners. And they actually tolerated helicopters flying in the hamlets,You must not use the samsungcases without being trained. as they once did in a different fashion, in order to inquire of citizens, to answer the questions that had not been answered for so many years. On more than one occasion they guided us across what were quite literally mine fields.
Ultimately, the friendships that we forged and the work that we did together to resolve outstanding legacy issues led to the normalization of relationship culminating on July 11th, 1995. And just a few weeks later, then-Secretary of State Warren Christopher touched down at Hanoi on a mission of peace. He spoke to the youth of Vietnam about the future, citing an inscription on Hanoi’s Temple of Literature: “Heaven has ushered in an era of renewal.” Those words spoke powerfully to him, just as they should to all of us even today. The theme of renewal lies at the heart of our friendship. The Vietnamese have learned from their own history that we all have no permanent enemies, only friends yet to be made.
Today,We rounded up 30 bridesmaids dresses in every color and style that are both easy on the eye and somewhat easy on the chinabeadsfactory. when Americans hear the word Vietnam, they are able to think of a country, not a war. And that is our shared accomplishment. In the past 18 years, the wisdom of normalization has been amply proven. Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s great success stories. Thanks to our landmark bilateral trade agreement in 2001, two-way trade from 1995 to today has increased more than 50-fold. And per capita, incomes in Vietnam have increased almost 500 percent. Together with Vietnam and other countries from across the region, we are now working to conclude an historic Trans-Pacific Partnership, a high-standard 21st century trade agreement that will promote regional economic integration, prosperity, and opportunity for the people of all of the member countries.
As Vietnam has transformed itself, the country is now placing an increasingly significant role on regional and on global issues. We welcome Vietnam’s announcement that it intends to participate in UN peacekeeping operations in 2014 and we are now joined together helping them to prepare for their initial deployments. We are cooperating to promote maritime security and to improve our humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities. We are focusing our assistance programs on adaptation, clean energy, sustainable development in order to address Vietnam’s vulnerability to climate change, and just recently I met in Brunei at the APEC conference where we talked about the Lower Mekong Initiative and other great enterprises that we’re engaged in.
We are cooperating in education, and that is another very important bridge in our two countries’ relationship. Vietnam is an extraordinarily young society, almost 21 million people under the age of 15. Ultimately, Vietnam’s next generation needs schools that are close to home, that can better prepare Vietnamese students for competition in the era of globalization. I have long been a supporter of the program I mentioned earlier, the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program in Ho Chi Minh City, and its success demonstrates that independent U.S.-run institutions of higher learning can flourish inside Vietnam.You've probably seen cellphonecases at some point.
As we look ahead to the future of U.S.-Vietnamese – Vietnam relations, we should remember that normalization could not have occurred without honest conversation, without candor between Washington and Hanoi, even on sensitive issues such as human rights, and I am committed to building on this kind of frank and cooperative partnership that is essential to both of our countries.
2013年7月19日 星期五
Can Mobile Achieve Total Brand Recall?
Its only reasonable that when a marketer pays for an ad to be placed,
they expect that people that viewed the ad will remember the brand
being advertised and the message being carried. The reality for most ad
formats, whether print, broadcast or online, is that the most
fundamental purpose of advertising C encouraging consumers to remember
the brand, product and message C falls short of impressing those core
communications objectives upon 100% of consumers.Learn how an embedded
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Online advertising in particular already has a major problem in this regard.You will see earcap , competitive price and first-class service. ComScore reported in June 2013 that 54% of online ads are never even seen by users. The ads are technically served as impressions on a computer, but are not viewable by consumers for a variety of reasons, but most often because the ads are served below the fold, so never come into view on the consumers screen. This means many marketers paying on a cost per thousand impression basis are effectively throwing away over half their budget. The nature of the smaller screen for mobile marketers is likely to wildly exacerbate this problem. Marketers must make it an objective that every impression they purchase should make a true impression upon a consumer that positively affects their memory.
The more seasoned C dare I say cynical C digital marketer, may think achieving total brand recall from digital ads is an impossibility. Good old marketing management theory will insist that objectives are realistic, after all.
However,The term 'bondcleaningsydney control' means the token that identifies a user is read from within a pocket or handbag. a research project Vibrant Media undertook with the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), comScore and cookie manufacturer OREO, has shown that brands can be just 2% away from achieving total brand recall using the IABs Mobile Rising Star formats. The study compared the same advertising creative from OREO, displayed in both traditional banner and the six new Mobile Rising Stars formats.
The results show that nearly every user (98.1%) who interacted with these ad units recalled the name of the brand advertised. Since the research project used the same OREO creative in all formats, undoubtedly the level of brand recall is in large part due to the interactivity that the formats offer. The research shows a 79% uplift in user interaction rate with the new formats compared to banners and users prove to be 26% faster to interact with the ads, delivering increased and more immediate access to consumers for brands.
The results form a compelling argument of the need for brands to adopt more ad experiences that deliver interactivity and creativity at scale to connect brands and consumers in engaging ways, as opposed to standard, non-optimized mobile experiences that consumers have come to expect from mobile advertising.
Some might be satisfied with 98.1% brand recall, but if there is a potential that total brand recall is within the grasp of ad technology, it makes sense to shoot for it. That may require some added features that give ad experiences something special. It was notable in the IAB/Vibrant Media research that interacting with IAB Mobile Rising Star Ads significantly increases positive user perceptions of mobile advertising.
In response to the ads presented in the research, and compared to standard mobile banner ads, IAB Mobile Rising Star formats aroused a 43% higher user agreement with the statement the ads are attention grabbing; a 38% higher user agreement with the statement that the ads were enjoyable/fun; and a 22% higher user agreement with the statement that the ads presented were better than other mobile ads. Such statistics affirm Vibrants mobile format strategy in building its IAB Mobile Rising Stars formats,This is a basic background on rtls. Brand Flex for smartphones and Mosaic for tablets: delivering ad formats that involve consumers in an enjoyable, immersive brand experience has an impact on their recall and perception of the brand advertiser.
Care must be taken to maximize the level of consumers enjoyment of mobile brand experiences. Interrupting consumers content consumption can irritate. No matter how entertaining the ad creative, if its launched in a manner and at a time that does not fit with each users preferences, the likelihood that it will serve to irritate is high, especially if the ads launch without the users permission. Its much better to communicate with consumers when they are at their most receptive. Vibrants method of achieving this receptivity is based on three main pillars, each having effect before the consumer even launches Vibrants Mobile Rising Star formats.
The first is contextual relevance. All of Vibrant Medias mobile ads are served within mobile content to maximize ad viewability, but more importantly, the brands advertised have relevance to the editorial the consumer is browsing on their mobile device, whether smartphone or tablet. By having an association between the ad and the editorial, Vibrants Mosaic and Brand Flex units deliver an ad experience that is relevant to consumers interests; so the likelihood of irritating them is lower than if an irrelevant ad was served.Full color cleaningservicesydney printing and manufacturing services.
The second is Vibrants new transparency mechanic C the brand activated keyword. This function clearly informs consumers that an ad is available within the mobile content the consumer is browsing and the specific brand that is advertising.Finally, the ad only launches when the consumer chooses, by a tap of the Auto-Peek. Hence by informing consumers about the ad, and only launching on user action, consumers resistance to Mosaic and Brand Flex ads is further reduced. As users demonstrate active intent to experience the ads, they are in a frame of mind thats more open to the ad, making them much more likely to enjoy the brand experience they have launched.
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Online advertising in particular already has a major problem in this regard.You will see earcap , competitive price and first-class service. ComScore reported in June 2013 that 54% of online ads are never even seen by users. The ads are technically served as impressions on a computer, but are not viewable by consumers for a variety of reasons, but most often because the ads are served below the fold, so never come into view on the consumers screen. This means many marketers paying on a cost per thousand impression basis are effectively throwing away over half their budget. The nature of the smaller screen for mobile marketers is likely to wildly exacerbate this problem. Marketers must make it an objective that every impression they purchase should make a true impression upon a consumer that positively affects their memory.
The more seasoned C dare I say cynical C digital marketer, may think achieving total brand recall from digital ads is an impossibility. Good old marketing management theory will insist that objectives are realistic, after all.
However,The term 'bondcleaningsydney control' means the token that identifies a user is read from within a pocket or handbag. a research project Vibrant Media undertook with the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), comScore and cookie manufacturer OREO, has shown that brands can be just 2% away from achieving total brand recall using the IABs Mobile Rising Star formats. The study compared the same advertising creative from OREO, displayed in both traditional banner and the six new Mobile Rising Stars formats.
The results show that nearly every user (98.1%) who interacted with these ad units recalled the name of the brand advertised. Since the research project used the same OREO creative in all formats, undoubtedly the level of brand recall is in large part due to the interactivity that the formats offer. The research shows a 79% uplift in user interaction rate with the new formats compared to banners and users prove to be 26% faster to interact with the ads, delivering increased and more immediate access to consumers for brands.
The results form a compelling argument of the need for brands to adopt more ad experiences that deliver interactivity and creativity at scale to connect brands and consumers in engaging ways, as opposed to standard, non-optimized mobile experiences that consumers have come to expect from mobile advertising.
Some might be satisfied with 98.1% brand recall, but if there is a potential that total brand recall is within the grasp of ad technology, it makes sense to shoot for it. That may require some added features that give ad experiences something special. It was notable in the IAB/Vibrant Media research that interacting with IAB Mobile Rising Star Ads significantly increases positive user perceptions of mobile advertising.
In response to the ads presented in the research, and compared to standard mobile banner ads, IAB Mobile Rising Star formats aroused a 43% higher user agreement with the statement the ads are attention grabbing; a 38% higher user agreement with the statement that the ads were enjoyable/fun; and a 22% higher user agreement with the statement that the ads presented were better than other mobile ads. Such statistics affirm Vibrants mobile format strategy in building its IAB Mobile Rising Stars formats,This is a basic background on rtls. Brand Flex for smartphones and Mosaic for tablets: delivering ad formats that involve consumers in an enjoyable, immersive brand experience has an impact on their recall and perception of the brand advertiser.
Care must be taken to maximize the level of consumers enjoyment of mobile brand experiences. Interrupting consumers content consumption can irritate. No matter how entertaining the ad creative, if its launched in a manner and at a time that does not fit with each users preferences, the likelihood that it will serve to irritate is high, especially if the ads launch without the users permission. Its much better to communicate with consumers when they are at their most receptive. Vibrants method of achieving this receptivity is based on three main pillars, each having effect before the consumer even launches Vibrants Mobile Rising Star formats.
The first is contextual relevance. All of Vibrant Medias mobile ads are served within mobile content to maximize ad viewability, but more importantly, the brands advertised have relevance to the editorial the consumer is browsing on their mobile device, whether smartphone or tablet. By having an association between the ad and the editorial, Vibrants Mosaic and Brand Flex units deliver an ad experience that is relevant to consumers interests; so the likelihood of irritating them is lower than if an irrelevant ad was served.Full color cleaningservicesydney printing and manufacturing services.
The second is Vibrants new transparency mechanic C the brand activated keyword. This function clearly informs consumers that an ad is available within the mobile content the consumer is browsing and the specific brand that is advertising.Finally, the ad only launches when the consumer chooses, by a tap of the Auto-Peek. Hence by informing consumers about the ad, and only launching on user action, consumers resistance to Mosaic and Brand Flex ads is further reduced. As users demonstrate active intent to experience the ads, they are in a frame of mind thats more open to the ad, making them much more likely to enjoy the brand experience they have launched.
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2013年6月4日 星期二
Renault Safrane gains positive feedback
Various
campaigns have been held by Renault Oman to get feedback on the
Safrane's performance, power and affordability. Customers based in the
Batinah region expressed their positive views and were highly impressed
with Safrane's smooth performance.
Keeping up with Safrane's growing demand amongst all segments of people, Renault Oman has introduced a special pricing scheme for their valued customers where the Renault Safrane is available on CVI (Continuous Variable Installment) basis. Eligible customers can now avail this unique offer that will make their purchasing convenient.
Available across Oman in the new 2.0 CVT X-Tronic automatic gearbox and the 2.5 V6 (180 hp) with automatic six speed transmission and 3.5 V6 (240 hp) also fitted with an automatic six-speed transmission, Safrane is a standout amongst its competitors.
The Renault Safrane 3.5 V6 fitted with an automatic six-speed transmission comes equipped with the Carminat TomTom navigation system, a solution as efficient as it is easy to update and use, with the intuitive joystick. The hands-free card allows you to open and close the doors as well as start the engine, without even leaving your pocket. Bluetooth technology allows you to make calls in perfect safety.
For easy maneuvering, the reverse parking camera displays obstacles on the colour screen, while the parking brake is activated automatically when the engine is turned off. On board the Safrane, technology is also harnessed to provide onboard pleasure in the form of the Bose audio system giving you larger-than-life sound.
The Safrane name has become synonymous with quality, durability and performance. With the next generation Safrane, there is a growing buzz and excitement around the Renault range as the Safrane is a generously-dimensioned saloon car. Its nicely balanced proportions, fluid and elegant lines sweeping over the broad shoulders denote a powerful presence.
A carefully engineered blend of comfort and performance, and a choice of modern engines, the Safrane has an efficient new chassis including the Nissan multi-link rear suspension arrangement for enhanced ride comfort and driving pleasure.
Additionally, it also comes with an athermic windshield, electric mirrors with memory function, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, tri-zone climate control, deadlocking with an anti-intruder device, electric rear windows with anti-pinch, Bose CD/MP3 stereo with 10 speakers, Bluetooth, Renault keyless smart card, panoramic sunroof, cream leather seats, power front seats with massage, integrated rear sunblind, as well as front and rear parking sensors.We sell bestrtls and different kind of laboratory equipment in us. Items such as HID headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels and an electronic parking brake.
Some engines will settle for flattering performance,A indoortracking is a machine used primarily for the folding of paper. the V6 engine adds nobility, flexibility and power; the engine has generous torque available from low engine revs and across a very broad range of uses. This technology is accompanied by reduced consumption, compared to conventional automatic gearboxes.
Renault Safrane has imposing presence and style both inside and out - be it the head or tail lamps or the rear legroom, or the sheer parking lot presence. The boot can carry the weight of the entire family's needs. In styling, the Safrane's grille is solid and European in character and everything about the Safrane suggests sobriety and high quality. The rear LED lamps provide a sneak preview of the advanced technology awaiting the driver and passengers in the vast space, reserved exclusively for them. This is not just a passenger compartment, it is a veritable "business lounge" of possibilities where innovation has been taken to another level altogether!
Renault Safrane combines unique facilities for a complete sense of well-being. The driver's seat has multiple settings for optimal comfort. Thanks to its pneumatic air-cushion system, it will massage the driver's back, according to the mode and intensity of their choice, in perfect silence. The Safrane also offers an innovative system of air quality management. Its toxicity sensor prevents polluted air entering the passenger compartment, while it's combined pollen and active carbon filter removes these particles from the air. The system also includes a Samsung Super Plasma bi-mode ionizer, which ensures clean and calming air,Parkeasy Electronics are dedicated to provide cableties. as well as a fragrance diffuser for a touch of subtle ambiance. Finally, the tri-zone air conditioning gives each passenger personalized thermal comfort.
The air-conditioning inside a Safrane is quite effective, taking into consideration the challenges of the GCC region. The fabric seats boasts of elegance and functionality that make a perfect match. The 3.5 V6 Safrane has a silent cabin with negligible wind noise. The Cabin is well equipped for a luxury drive,Virtual formalofficdresses logo Verano Place logo. from leather seats to the Bose system. What really does impress in the economy car's cabin is the massaging driver's seat with the option of electric heating and cooling as well.
Suhail Bahwan Automobiles is largely committed to supporting Renault Oman's growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing world-class after-sales services in Oman. With a national network of more than 80 showrooms, service centers and parts outlets, SBA has further built upon its legacy of trust, excellent customer service and providing value for money to each of its customers.
But Ruiz is one of the game's rising heavyweight prospects because, despite appearances, he's got extraordinarily quick hands and he knows that throwing one punch at a time is rarely a smart move.
Ruiz (18-0, 12 KOs) will continue his progression toward contender status on June 8, when he meets veteran Carl Davis in a bout that will be televised on the Spanish-language UniMas network.
And though no one is even thinking he's ready to call out either of the Klitschko brothers, he's one of the few young heavyweights who is interesting to watch and might be able to develop a fan base.You must not use the rfidtag without being trained.
Keeping up with Safrane's growing demand amongst all segments of people, Renault Oman has introduced a special pricing scheme for their valued customers where the Renault Safrane is available on CVI (Continuous Variable Installment) basis. Eligible customers can now avail this unique offer that will make their purchasing convenient.
Available across Oman in the new 2.0 CVT X-Tronic automatic gearbox and the 2.5 V6 (180 hp) with automatic six speed transmission and 3.5 V6 (240 hp) also fitted with an automatic six-speed transmission, Safrane is a standout amongst its competitors.
The Renault Safrane 3.5 V6 fitted with an automatic six-speed transmission comes equipped with the Carminat TomTom navigation system, a solution as efficient as it is easy to update and use, with the intuitive joystick. The hands-free card allows you to open and close the doors as well as start the engine, without even leaving your pocket. Bluetooth technology allows you to make calls in perfect safety.
For easy maneuvering, the reverse parking camera displays obstacles on the colour screen, while the parking brake is activated automatically when the engine is turned off. On board the Safrane, technology is also harnessed to provide onboard pleasure in the form of the Bose audio system giving you larger-than-life sound.
The Safrane name has become synonymous with quality, durability and performance. With the next generation Safrane, there is a growing buzz and excitement around the Renault range as the Safrane is a generously-dimensioned saloon car. Its nicely balanced proportions, fluid and elegant lines sweeping over the broad shoulders denote a powerful presence.
A carefully engineered blend of comfort and performance, and a choice of modern engines, the Safrane has an efficient new chassis including the Nissan multi-link rear suspension arrangement for enhanced ride comfort and driving pleasure.
Additionally, it also comes with an athermic windshield, electric mirrors with memory function, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, tri-zone climate control, deadlocking with an anti-intruder device, electric rear windows with anti-pinch, Bose CD/MP3 stereo with 10 speakers, Bluetooth, Renault keyless smart card, panoramic sunroof, cream leather seats, power front seats with massage, integrated rear sunblind, as well as front and rear parking sensors.We sell bestrtls and different kind of laboratory equipment in us. Items such as HID headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels and an electronic parking brake.
Some engines will settle for flattering performance,A indoortracking is a machine used primarily for the folding of paper. the V6 engine adds nobility, flexibility and power; the engine has generous torque available from low engine revs and across a very broad range of uses. This technology is accompanied by reduced consumption, compared to conventional automatic gearboxes.
Renault Safrane has imposing presence and style both inside and out - be it the head or tail lamps or the rear legroom, or the sheer parking lot presence. The boot can carry the weight of the entire family's needs. In styling, the Safrane's grille is solid and European in character and everything about the Safrane suggests sobriety and high quality. The rear LED lamps provide a sneak preview of the advanced technology awaiting the driver and passengers in the vast space, reserved exclusively for them. This is not just a passenger compartment, it is a veritable "business lounge" of possibilities where innovation has been taken to another level altogether!
Renault Safrane combines unique facilities for a complete sense of well-being. The driver's seat has multiple settings for optimal comfort. Thanks to its pneumatic air-cushion system, it will massage the driver's back, according to the mode and intensity of their choice, in perfect silence. The Safrane also offers an innovative system of air quality management. Its toxicity sensor prevents polluted air entering the passenger compartment, while it's combined pollen and active carbon filter removes these particles from the air. The system also includes a Samsung Super Plasma bi-mode ionizer, which ensures clean and calming air,Parkeasy Electronics are dedicated to provide cableties. as well as a fragrance diffuser for a touch of subtle ambiance. Finally, the tri-zone air conditioning gives each passenger personalized thermal comfort.
The air-conditioning inside a Safrane is quite effective, taking into consideration the challenges of the GCC region. The fabric seats boasts of elegance and functionality that make a perfect match. The 3.5 V6 Safrane has a silent cabin with negligible wind noise. The Cabin is well equipped for a luxury drive,Virtual formalofficdresses logo Verano Place logo. from leather seats to the Bose system. What really does impress in the economy car's cabin is the massaging driver's seat with the option of electric heating and cooling as well.
Suhail Bahwan Automobiles is largely committed to supporting Renault Oman's growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing world-class after-sales services in Oman. With a national network of more than 80 showrooms, service centers and parts outlets, SBA has further built upon its legacy of trust, excellent customer service and providing value for money to each of its customers.
But Ruiz is one of the game's rising heavyweight prospects because, despite appearances, he's got extraordinarily quick hands and he knows that throwing one punch at a time is rarely a smart move.
Ruiz (18-0, 12 KOs) will continue his progression toward contender status on June 8, when he meets veteran Carl Davis in a bout that will be televised on the Spanish-language UniMas network.
And though no one is even thinking he's ready to call out either of the Klitschko brothers, he's one of the few young heavyweights who is interesting to watch and might be able to develop a fan base.You must not use the rfidtag without being trained.
2013年6月2日 星期日
Money Laundering and Unregulated Gambling
An
investigation that involved over 150 investigators from the Dutch
Prosecuting Authority, the gaming authority KSA and the tax authority
lead charge in a raid against a group of individuals centered around
drug trafficking, money laundering and illegal gambling charges.
Seven online casinos were shut down, bank accounts and assets were seized following raids at Bubble Group BV premises in Eindhoven. Two brothers, Maurice and Michel Gregoire along with Stijn Flapper, part owners online payments company Teletick BV, are alleged to have involved with dealing drugs and operating seven online gambling sites.
The casino involved are AmsterdamsCasino, AmsterdamsPoker, JackpotRed, TripleGold, Golden10Casino, Tanzoo and FruitLuck.We are one of the leading manufacturers of plasticmould in Chennai India.
Its been reported that the Alderney Gambling Control Commission has launched a special investigation into one of its licensees, online casino games developer Sheriff Gaming. Sheriff Gaming has been under a watchful eye following allegations that certain individuals connected to Sheriffs parent company Bubble Group NV may have been involved.
In other news, Liberty Reserve has US authorities accusing the Costa Rica-based digital currency purveyors of laundering more than $6bn (4bn) in criminal cash. The DOJ has called Liberty Reserve the largest international money-laundering prosecution in history, accuses the group of acting as the bank of choice for the criminal underworld.
Allegations include seven people involved in running the operation set up the digital cash service as a criminal business venture designed specifically to help criminals conduct illegal transactions and launder the proceeds of their crimes that include credit card fraud, identity theft, investment fraud, computer hacking, child pornography, narcotics trafficking and unregulated gambling enterprises.
In South Florida, four individuals were arrested in a federal gambling and money laundering investigation as U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian brought charges against Philip Gurian, Michele Lasso, Jay Goldman, and Alan Gould. Gurian and Lasso were charged with conspiracy to launder money while Goldman and Gould were charged with transmission of wagering information.You must not use the rfidtag without being trained.
Authorities report the group ran an Internet sports betting operation, Gurian has been said to give illegal gambling proceeds to owners of gambling websites, amassed about $150,000 per day from October through December 2012. Lasso helped Gurian move gambling money between the United States and Panama where Lasso owns beauty salons.
According to a report from the Reuters news service, Stanleybet has accused Greece of rejecting a request it filed in 2004 to offer sports-betting in Greece and now intends to seek damages for lost revenues amounting to approximately 240 million ($311.5 million). The lawsuit stems from a long-running legal battle over the monopoly of gaming firm OPAP.
The Greek authorities seem resolved to maintain an illegal framework benefiting a company that is not 99 percent private, Stanleybets Chief Operating Officer John Whittaker said in a statement. With this action (Stanleybet) is legitimately stating its intention to claim its legal rights to be compensated.
The. St. Louis Rams finished at 7-8-1 last season.Guardian's standing moldmaker offers a temporary solution to tie off and stay in compliance on standing seam roofs. Despite playing the San Francisco 49ers as tough as any team in the league last season, the Rams struggled to tread above or at .500 last season mainly because of a lack of offensive play makers and a run game that at times really struggled in late-game situations. The Rams have given bright young QB Sam Bradford a new toy in the form of Tavon Austin, the electric play maker out of West Virginia, which should help stretch the field and boost a struggling offense on a team that already has a solid young defense. Watch out for the Rams in 2013.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the worst secondary in the league last season. Finishing 7-9, they got torched on a regular basis with the safety and corner position in flux all last year. The Bucs have gone above and beyond to improve this unit and they may go from worst to first. They have added Darrelle Revis, arguably the best corner in the league when healthy. They also picked up safety Dashon Goldson, a key member of the Super Bowl runner-up 49ers. Both these players should really sure up a struggling secondary and transform the Bucs into solid playoff contenders.
The Miami Dolphins also had a rough go of it last season despite some bright moments from rookie Ryan Tannehill. The main reason for their 7-9 record was that there was just no one for the young QB to throw the ball to. The Dolphins really had no threats on offense to speak of and it left a defense that was solid for most of the season out to dry. The Dolphins went out and fixed this desperate need right away in free agency by adding Mike Wallace, arguably the best field stretcher in the league. Wallace has speed to burn; the speedy wideout will finally give Tannehill a no. 1 target to connect with on intermediate and deep throws for the Dolphins. I believe this Dolphins squad with Wallace and an improved Tannehill can battle for a wildcard in the AFC this season.
The Philadelphia Eagles had a dysmal 4-12 season in what was a turmoil filled year both for the former coach Andy Reid and many of the players. Gone are a few of the cancers in Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Nnamdi Asomugha and the old coach whose act had run stale in Reid. In with a new culture change is Chip Kelly, who runs practice and holds his press conferences at a blistering pace and won't accept some of the loafing and apathy that went on with some self-entitled players last season. The offense boasts threats across the board with LeSean "Shady" McCoy, DeSean Jackson, Bryce Brown, and tight ends Brent Celek and Zach Ertz, who reminds some of Rob Gronkowski with his size, speed, and athleticism. The offense will no doubt score points under Coach Kelly, and if Billy Davis' defense can play even average football, I believe this team is one to watch come September.
Seven online casinos were shut down, bank accounts and assets were seized following raids at Bubble Group BV premises in Eindhoven. Two brothers, Maurice and Michel Gregoire along with Stijn Flapper, part owners online payments company Teletick BV, are alleged to have involved with dealing drugs and operating seven online gambling sites.
The casino involved are AmsterdamsCasino, AmsterdamsPoker, JackpotRed, TripleGold, Golden10Casino, Tanzoo and FruitLuck.We are one of the leading manufacturers of plasticmould in Chennai India.
Its been reported that the Alderney Gambling Control Commission has launched a special investigation into one of its licensees, online casino games developer Sheriff Gaming. Sheriff Gaming has been under a watchful eye following allegations that certain individuals connected to Sheriffs parent company Bubble Group NV may have been involved.
In other news, Liberty Reserve has US authorities accusing the Costa Rica-based digital currency purveyors of laundering more than $6bn (4bn) in criminal cash. The DOJ has called Liberty Reserve the largest international money-laundering prosecution in history, accuses the group of acting as the bank of choice for the criminal underworld.
Allegations include seven people involved in running the operation set up the digital cash service as a criminal business venture designed specifically to help criminals conduct illegal transactions and launder the proceeds of their crimes that include credit card fraud, identity theft, investment fraud, computer hacking, child pornography, narcotics trafficking and unregulated gambling enterprises.
In South Florida, four individuals were arrested in a federal gambling and money laundering investigation as U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian brought charges against Philip Gurian, Michele Lasso, Jay Goldman, and Alan Gould. Gurian and Lasso were charged with conspiracy to launder money while Goldman and Gould were charged with transmission of wagering information.You must not use the rfidtag without being trained.
Authorities report the group ran an Internet sports betting operation, Gurian has been said to give illegal gambling proceeds to owners of gambling websites, amassed about $150,000 per day from October through December 2012. Lasso helped Gurian move gambling money between the United States and Panama where Lasso owns beauty salons.
According to a report from the Reuters news service, Stanleybet has accused Greece of rejecting a request it filed in 2004 to offer sports-betting in Greece and now intends to seek damages for lost revenues amounting to approximately 240 million ($311.5 million). The lawsuit stems from a long-running legal battle over the monopoly of gaming firm OPAP.
The Greek authorities seem resolved to maintain an illegal framework benefiting a company that is not 99 percent private, Stanleybets Chief Operating Officer John Whittaker said in a statement. With this action (Stanleybet) is legitimately stating its intention to claim its legal rights to be compensated.
The. St. Louis Rams finished at 7-8-1 last season.Guardian's standing moldmaker offers a temporary solution to tie off and stay in compliance on standing seam roofs. Despite playing the San Francisco 49ers as tough as any team in the league last season, the Rams struggled to tread above or at .500 last season mainly because of a lack of offensive play makers and a run game that at times really struggled in late-game situations. The Rams have given bright young QB Sam Bradford a new toy in the form of Tavon Austin, the electric play maker out of West Virginia, which should help stretch the field and boost a struggling offense on a team that already has a solid young defense. Watch out for the Rams in 2013.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the worst secondary in the league last season. Finishing 7-9, they got torched on a regular basis with the safety and corner position in flux all last year. The Bucs have gone above and beyond to improve this unit and they may go from worst to first. They have added Darrelle Revis, arguably the best corner in the league when healthy. They also picked up safety Dashon Goldson, a key member of the Super Bowl runner-up 49ers. Both these players should really sure up a struggling secondary and transform the Bucs into solid playoff contenders.
The Miami Dolphins also had a rough go of it last season despite some bright moments from rookie Ryan Tannehill. The main reason for their 7-9 record was that there was just no one for the young QB to throw the ball to. The Dolphins really had no threats on offense to speak of and it left a defense that was solid for most of the season out to dry. The Dolphins went out and fixed this desperate need right away in free agency by adding Mike Wallace, arguably the best field stretcher in the league. Wallace has speed to burn; the speedy wideout will finally give Tannehill a no. 1 target to connect with on intermediate and deep throws for the Dolphins. I believe this Dolphins squad with Wallace and an improved Tannehill can battle for a wildcard in the AFC this season.
The Philadelphia Eagles had a dysmal 4-12 season in what was a turmoil filled year both for the former coach Andy Reid and many of the players. Gone are a few of the cancers in Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Nnamdi Asomugha and the old coach whose act had run stale in Reid. In with a new culture change is Chip Kelly, who runs practice and holds his press conferences at a blistering pace and won't accept some of the loafing and apathy that went on with some self-entitled players last season. The offense boasts threats across the board with LeSean "Shady" McCoy, DeSean Jackson, Bryce Brown, and tight ends Brent Celek and Zach Ertz, who reminds some of Rob Gronkowski with his size, speed, and athleticism. The offense will no doubt score points under Coach Kelly, and if Billy Davis' defense can play even average football, I believe this team is one to watch come September.
2013年5月15日 星期三
ACI elected to EMV Migration Forum steering committee
In addition, the company also announced that ACI's Dan Heimann,
consulting manager, Back Office Solutions, was elected the vice-chairman
of the steering committee by his committee peers. Mr. Heimann is
recognized as a global EMV leader thanks to his role in helping payment
organizations implement and maintain EMV programs since the initiative
began in 1998.
"ACI is honored to be elected to the EMV Migration Forum," said Mr. Heimann. "The introduction of EMV is challenging and will require a great deal of collaboration and cooperation across many types of organizations including card issuers, merchant acquirers, merchants, ATM acquirers, vendors, card manufacturers, hardware manufacturers, card brands, processors and payment networks. However, the benefits will be significant - ranging from reduced card fraud to the ability to add innovative new products that take advantage of the power of the chip.A quality paper cutter or paper drycabinet can make your company's presentation stand out. These opportunities are serving as the necessary catalyst for the United States to move forward with EMV and we are excited to help guide this process."
ACI has played a leading role in EMV rollouts around the world. The company led implementations in Europe, starting with the United Kingdom, followed by Asia and, most recently,Laser engravers and customkeychain systems and supplies to start your own lasering cutting engraving marking etching business. in Canada and Latin America. ACI's product suite and unmatched expertise make it an ideal partner to help companies manage the transition to EMV.
"The EMV Migration Forum has an important task ahead and is pleased to have the participation of the leaders representing such a broad perspective on board to achieve its goal," said Randy Vanderhoof, acting director, EMV Migration Forum. "The migration to EMV is well under way and our industry-led working committees are tackling tough issues such as debit, testing and certification, and education about EMV.The whole variety of the brightest smartcard is now gathered under one roof. The advances we have made up until now would have been a great deal more challenging if not for the work of the Forum and its members. I would like to thank ACI Worldwide for assuming this key role on the steering committee and congratulate Dan Heimann on his election as vice-chairman."
When I read John Funks post about a pair of goldfish found in a steam tunnel at a nuclear power plant, the first things that came to mind were Homer Simpson and PETA. Apparently, the same thing happened for many other people, too. But not the NRC, the plant management and the person who is going to get fired for this prank.
Two goldfish were found swimming in a lemonade pitcher in the depths of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant after a maintenance shutdown. The prank has prompted federal regulators to ask a lot of questions about security at the plant, and whether plant operators can control access to radioactive areas as required by regulation.
When I read John Funks post about a pair of goldfish found in a steam tunnel at a nuclear power plant, the first things that came to mind were Homer Simpson and PETA. Apparently, the same thing happened for many other people, too. But not the NRC, the plant management and the person who is going to get fired for this prank.You can make your own more powerful chipcard.
Two goldfish were found swimming in a lemonade pitcher in the depths of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant after a maintenance shutdown. The prank has prompted federal regulators to ask a lot of questions about security at the plant, and whether plant operators can control access to radioactive areas as required by regulation.
Unlike other providers though, Monitise is pitching its system not at retailers but at the banks, mobile operators and acquirers who find themselves facing a host of new competitors in the emerging mPOS market, which Javelin Strategy & Research estimates could result in $1.1 trillion new card payments annually.
Lee Cameron, chief commercial officer, Monitise, says: "While mobile is changing the payments market, mPOS is a fast-growing area within the payments ecosystem and financial institutions are ideally placed to capitalise on it. In order to do this they must build upon existing revenues and relationships and offer a competitive proposition to merchants, which can be scaled easily to meet future business and consumer needs."
The technology can be integrated into existing mobile applications, and alongside mPOS card acceptance, and offers real-time bank reconciliation, cash flow management and an overview of recent transactions. Alternatively, it can be delivered as an independent offering and rebranded for any financial institution, acquirer or distribution partner.
"Monitise mPOS is a complete solution that stretches beyond basic card acceptance which is - whilst a vital part of an mPOS offering - only one piece of the puzzle.We've had a lot of people asking where we had our solarlight made. Monitise mPOS is a gateway to a fundamental shift in how merchants can service their customers," says Cameron.
"ACI is honored to be elected to the EMV Migration Forum," said Mr. Heimann. "The introduction of EMV is challenging and will require a great deal of collaboration and cooperation across many types of organizations including card issuers, merchant acquirers, merchants, ATM acquirers, vendors, card manufacturers, hardware manufacturers, card brands, processors and payment networks. However, the benefits will be significant - ranging from reduced card fraud to the ability to add innovative new products that take advantage of the power of the chip.A quality paper cutter or paper drycabinet can make your company's presentation stand out. These opportunities are serving as the necessary catalyst for the United States to move forward with EMV and we are excited to help guide this process."
ACI has played a leading role in EMV rollouts around the world. The company led implementations in Europe, starting with the United Kingdom, followed by Asia and, most recently,Laser engravers and customkeychain systems and supplies to start your own lasering cutting engraving marking etching business. in Canada and Latin America. ACI's product suite and unmatched expertise make it an ideal partner to help companies manage the transition to EMV.
"The EMV Migration Forum has an important task ahead and is pleased to have the participation of the leaders representing such a broad perspective on board to achieve its goal," said Randy Vanderhoof, acting director, EMV Migration Forum. "The migration to EMV is well under way and our industry-led working committees are tackling tough issues such as debit, testing and certification, and education about EMV.The whole variety of the brightest smartcard is now gathered under one roof. The advances we have made up until now would have been a great deal more challenging if not for the work of the Forum and its members. I would like to thank ACI Worldwide for assuming this key role on the steering committee and congratulate Dan Heimann on his election as vice-chairman."
When I read John Funks post about a pair of goldfish found in a steam tunnel at a nuclear power plant, the first things that came to mind were Homer Simpson and PETA. Apparently, the same thing happened for many other people, too. But not the NRC, the plant management and the person who is going to get fired for this prank.
Two goldfish were found swimming in a lemonade pitcher in the depths of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant after a maintenance shutdown. The prank has prompted federal regulators to ask a lot of questions about security at the plant, and whether plant operators can control access to radioactive areas as required by regulation.
When I read John Funks post about a pair of goldfish found in a steam tunnel at a nuclear power plant, the first things that came to mind were Homer Simpson and PETA. Apparently, the same thing happened for many other people, too. But not the NRC, the plant management and the person who is going to get fired for this prank.You can make your own more powerful chipcard.
Two goldfish were found swimming in a lemonade pitcher in the depths of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant after a maintenance shutdown. The prank has prompted federal regulators to ask a lot of questions about security at the plant, and whether plant operators can control access to radioactive areas as required by regulation.
Unlike other providers though, Monitise is pitching its system not at retailers but at the banks, mobile operators and acquirers who find themselves facing a host of new competitors in the emerging mPOS market, which Javelin Strategy & Research estimates could result in $1.1 trillion new card payments annually.
Lee Cameron, chief commercial officer, Monitise, says: "While mobile is changing the payments market, mPOS is a fast-growing area within the payments ecosystem and financial institutions are ideally placed to capitalise on it. In order to do this they must build upon existing revenues and relationships and offer a competitive proposition to merchants, which can be scaled easily to meet future business and consumer needs."
The technology can be integrated into existing mobile applications, and alongside mPOS card acceptance, and offers real-time bank reconciliation, cash flow management and an overview of recent transactions. Alternatively, it can be delivered as an independent offering and rebranded for any financial institution, acquirer or distribution partner.
"Monitise mPOS is a complete solution that stretches beyond basic card acceptance which is - whilst a vital part of an mPOS offering - only one piece of the puzzle.We've had a lot of people asking where we had our solarlight made. Monitise mPOS is a gateway to a fundamental shift in how merchants can service their customers," says Cameron.
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