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My Anniversary
I leave you with a photograph from my wedding, but this isn't just some random wedding picture to commemorate the occasion. This is the proof I've been looking for to settle an argument. Note the photograph above. That's my wedding cake, designed by me and made with my recipe. This is not because I was a Bridezilla, because I was pretty laid back. I just wanted to have a good time and I wanted everyone else to have a good time too. The cake mattered to me simply because I love cake and every time I go to a wedding the cake looks like a work of art and tastes like a piece of cardboard. I planned on actually eating my cake so I wanted it to taste good, and it did. The funny thing was at the beginning of the reception I thought I noticed a full green apple stuck into the backside of my cake, but caught up in the whole vortex of drunk relatives, flash photography, flowers, and a corset that squeezed my liver into my esophagus, I forgot about it until after the honeymoon. I actually thought it was really funny, and when I mentioned it, no one else saw and no one believed me. When the professional pictures came the cake looked perfect and I thought I was losing my mind. I knew I saw that green apple in there and I thought it was funny and I wanted to prove that I was right because I love being right. Finally, in the hundreds of pictures my friends sent to me, I found a picture of that dang green apple. I don't know who put it there, but it just cracks me up. This may well be one of my favorite wedding photos. I guarantee you that whoever the apple-sticker was, that they are related to me and that they had been hitting the open bar. Before I go, I don't know if any readers are planning weddings, but the one bit of advice I have for you is this: Macaroni and Cheese Bar at the reception. People are still talking about it.
33 comments:
- A Margarita said...
Que lindo! Almost makes me want to get married just for cake ;)
- JDogg said...
Happy Anniversary!
It was a great weekend to spend with you and Husband! - 8:08 PM
- MamaD4 said...
My (or rather, our) anniversary is November 29th, so we are late-fall wedding lovers. We are celebrating five years on the
29th. Happy Anniversary! Let your faithful readers now how your romantic time was... - 8:29 PM
Have a wonderful evening!
Happy Anniversary!! - 8:40 PM
omg this cracked me up. people are so odd lol.
- unabashed
ps mmmmm mac & cheese - 8:52 PM
- Mile High Pixie said...
Mac and cheeze bar?! OMGTRANSFATS!! Would that my hubby and I had done that after we got married by the Rev. Elvis in Vegas!
May I wish you both a VERY happy anniversary! The Mac n' Cheese bar IS a big hit, when we offer it. As are late night fish n' chips, mini-tacos and any fancified junk food you'd like to think up. Love the cake, nice job!
- Hilary said...
Great post. Whismy, cake and fruity... like most of your posts! ;)
I'm sorry, I just find your blog so boring now that you're not writing about Wide Lawns anymore. Hope the book is going well, because the blog really isn't. You might as well shut the thing down.
Happy Anniversary!
Great comment on Crazy Aunt Purl. I, too have wondered how she and a few others have gotten so many devoted readers. Thanks for asking that question! - 7:29 AM
- Miriam said...
My sister had the reverse happen. Someone snuck a berry off of her cake and the hole where the berry should have been is in all the pictures!
http://lspoon.wordpress.com - 10:12 AM
- MP said...
You are the most clever girl EVER! Happy Anniversary...3 years in 2 weeks..I better remember a card this year!
- Eric said...
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary.
We had Apple Pies rather then cake cause we dont like cake.
And coincedentally the figures on the top were a Bride and Groom godzillas - 10:52 AM
- Jen & Rob said...
Beautiful cake!
Mac&Cheese bar. *drool* What a fabulous idea.
I hope you and husband have a great night. - 11:25 AM
- Whiskeymarie said...
The apple- hilarious. Lovely cake too- just the kind I liked to make back when I was still doing that sort of thing.
Happy 2nd! The traditional gift for the second is cotton, and the modern is china- do whatever you wish with that information. - 11:37 AM
- Elizabeth said...
I've never heard of a Mac 'n' Cheese bar at a wedding! Very original!
Happy Anniversary! - 11:51 AM
- Subservient No More said...
We went with the cotton and bought some new pillows. I don't like down.
- Benjamin said...
I'm still enjoying the blog, though admittedly not quite as much as I was when it was about Wide Lawns. I enjoy the family history stories quite a bit, though.
- Subservient No More said...
Well look people, I can't write about that stuff anymore because I don't work there anymore and now I'm doing a job I really like instead. I had to take down my archives because a co-worker found out about it and sent me anonymous threats and we had to play the whole round of pretending we each didn't know the other knew game (umm, sitemeter tells me where all anonymous comments come from so I think she didn't realize that part) and frankly it wasn't worth it to me at the time because my husband was sick, my grandfather was (is) sick, a close friend had just died that same week in a much televised plane crash and I was stressed out with school and a million other things, so I basically said fuck it because you can't trust a person who would ever send you anonymous threats instead of just taking you aside and saying "Hey I found your blog, please don't write about me because I'm uncomfortable with it and be careful because some other people know about it too." That would have been the right thing to do. This person is probably reading this right now. I think she thought I had a book deal or something and was going to write about her and humiliate her which I would never do to anyone. My writing is meant to be silly and light and entertaining, not vicious and harmful. She still leaves anonymous comments on here all the time and it's sad to me because she was a person who I would have, at one point, really loved to have been friends with, and I think it would be great if she'd just come out and be like "Hey, it was me. I was scared. I'm sorry. I love to read your stories but was embarassed to admit it was me." And then we could go have a glass of wine and laugh about the whole thing, because I'm nice and forgiving that way.
But you know, it wasn't just that. At some point you have to realize that if you're complaining so much about a job that you should quit and get one you won't complain about. It would be insane to do otherwise and I got sick of hearing myself whine and bitch and I realized I was in a rut, sitting on my ass all the time doing nothing to better the world, so I wanted a job with meaning that I could be proud of instead. And now I have that and am healthier, more challenged, more creative and I know that if I'm a good writer, I don't need an anonymous blog where I complain about my job to get published. I actually aspire to something a lot greater than that with my writing.
I kept my blog, although I don't get the traffic I once did, because I like it and my friends read it and laugh and because it forces me to write. It's fun. Sure, I'd love 10,000 hits a day and a hundred comments but I'm fine and I have a really busy, full life outside of a blog, so I probably don't have time to devote to promoting it.
So there ya go. - 1:47 PM
Oh! I was wondering where the archives went! I knew there must be some (b/c obviously you've been around awhile) but I never saw them.
I don't remember how I ended up here, but I haven't been reading for very long and I *love* your stories! You have such a quirky sense of humor and knack for prose. I check in every day now!
I don't know what people are bitching about, because this is highly entertaining stuff (for me, anyway). If you ever put the archives back up, let me know, cause they must be great! - 2:12 PM
- Hilary said...
And you shouldn't have to explain yourself. I've only happened upon your blog recently and it has already become an absolute must-read. I don't even know about the "wide lawns" part. All I know is what I've read in the past few weeks and I find it to be facinating. Please keep on keeping on. :)
- Subservient No More said...
Thanks. I like writing this stuff a lot more although the nablopomo has been kicking my ass and making me post things that are more boring than I normally would. But I gotta win that jar of jelly!
- Wylee said...
If somebody did that to my wedding cake I don't think I would have found it humorous. In fact, I probably would have had a "scene" right there and then which would have started with a lot of profanity and ended with me taking a big bite out of the forbidden fruit and then bouncing it off somebody's head. But that's just me...
Happy Anniversary! BTW I read Wide Lawns in the old days and I read it now, not every post, but most of them. It humors me just as much as it ever did. So there all you anonymous commentors! - 3:45 PM
- basia said...
First time commenting for me but I just had to chime in. I enjoy your blog and your stories now as much as ever!
I think your cake was lovely and the apple cracked me up too. - 4:39 PM
- Reb said...
Well, I am fairly new to your site, so don't know about wide lawns. I really enjoy your writing style and how you can make the most mundane things quirky and funny.
I find it childish that someone would complain about a blog anonymously - say that it is not up to what it once was, or to their standards.
It is your blog, do what you want with it!
Happy Anniversary! - 5:27 PM
- Subservient No More said...
You all are very nice. I don't pay a lot of attention to negative comments. I get like 2 a year, so I figure they need to heard too. Everyone's opinion counts I suppose. Luckily my self esteem isn't at a place where I crumple and freak out because a stranger somewhere said something negative. At times it's important to listen to negative comments too because a lot of times they're right. I feel totally boring lately because I don't normally post every damned day like this and it's hard to come up with something great so often and not turn into a boring assed cliche. So I publish negative comments, think about what I can do to be more interesting, and then at the same time take it all with a grain of salt, because clearly a thousand other people a day love me, so what's one anonymous detractor in Toronto, eh?
- Hilary said...
Sheesh Toronto even. How wrong is that? We Canadians are usually so.. so.. so polite, eh?
i always wondered what happened, but i didn't want to ask, you know, that whole "noneofyerbiznez" thing my brain tells me when i'm dying to ask. lol
I still think you rock. you did before i hooked you up on that other site and brought all that traffic, and you do now, but in a different way. I loved the stories about the widelawns residents, they were hilarious, but hard for me to relate. I think i love your crazy family stories more because they all remind me of someone i know.
i'm glad you decided to keep writing after all that shit went down. You ARE someone i would like to know as a friend.
<3 catherine
The poster from T.O. is probably bitchy because her underoos are frozen.;) Its friking COLD up here now! - 6:33 PM
I agree with Catherine :) I loved the blog before, and I love it now. And it is a different blog now, and some people won't like it, but there is a whole internet just filled with emloyee blogs for them to read, and I just wish they would go there quietly and not spoil our party. I think you're an amazing writer, and your posts always make me smile!
Also, you're evil, because after reading this post I had to go and make some mac'n'cheese. Not the awesome kind, just the boxed kind, but such is life. - 8:15 PM
- Reb said...
I am so glad you can rise above and learn something at the same time. good for you.
- AFC 30K said...
Happy anniversary WL. Hope you had a good one.
- Elizabeth said...
At some point you have to realize that if you're complaining so much about a job that you should quit and get one you won't complain about.
Agreed! I was in a similar situation, hated my job, loated LOATHED my boss. When I was downsized I saw it as a blessing. Now I'm concentrating on school & my sport and finding a new job. I couldn't be happier.
And as for the detractors, I read you a LOT in the old days. You haven't lost your ability to entertain. Quite frankly I see no loss of quality... your family & friends are character enough for this site.
I am sorry to hear about your anon threats tho. That sucks. But I'm glad you're still writing! :) - 3:46 PM
- morrigoon said...
So my boyfriend and I will probably get married in 9 months (picked a date out together, but guess who's dragging his feet on getting the ring made?)
Anyway, he LOVES mac & cheese, so I'd love more details on this. Was it just the mac, or was there like a toppings bar, and if so, other than bacon, what does one put in the toppings bar?
(I'm guessing my favorite mix-in of fresh minced garlic and fresh rosemary wouldn't sit well with most folks... though you really should try it!) - 7:50 AM
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
We Definitely Should Not Spend Any Money On Volcano Monitoring
23 comments:
- Matt said...
I wonder if he knows how much trouble volcanic eruptions have caused in the past 200 years. Probably not.
- April 18, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- adrian mckinty said...
the current Icelandic volcano is causing a bigger disruption than 9/11 - April 18, 2010 at 8:49 AM
- adrian mckinty said...
the solution of course is passenger liners and propellor planes... i.e. the 1950's!
- April 18, 2010 at 8:54 AM
- seana said...
Although I know I shouldn't be cutting Governor Jindal any slack whatsoever, it's safe to say that in Louisiana, volcanoes probably weren't the first thing on his mind.
I heard that the plane that went up to monitor the volcano was actually using propellers. It's amazing that a natural disaster can lay Europe low in this way. I can hardly get my mind around the scale of it. Partly because danger from airborne volcanic ash to jet engines was not something I had ever heard of before. My sister was trapped at Heathrow for some days once by an airstrike, but of course compared to this, that's nothing.
So is your solution a kind of reverse steampunk? - April 18, 2010 at 12:40 PM
- Matt said...
I think I remember reading somewhere that the invention of the bicycle is related somehow to the 1815 eruption.
- April 18, 2010 at 1:06 PM
- seana said...
That would be interesting to know. I'm betting a lot of people are wishing they had a good bicycle and uphill endurance right about now.
- April 18, 2010 at 1:11 PM
- April 18, 2010 at 6:47 PM
- Brian O'Rourke said...
Guess the fella never heard about this either.
- April 18, 2010 at 9:12 PM
- adrian.mckinty said...
Well at least Jindal stuck to his guns and refused all the federal money going to Louisiana.
Oh wait... - April 18, 2010 at 9:26 PM
- adrian.mckinty said...
I dont know about steampunk, but I do love the era of liners and trains. All this rushing around cant be good for us.
I like the whole SLOW movement too. - April 18, 2010 at 9:28 PM
- adrian.mckinty said...
Its funny that the only way to Europe now is a flight to Beijing and the Trans Siberian... - April 18, 2010 at 9:29 PM
- adrian.mckinty said...
Yup nice countryside but those trolls are angry... - April 18, 2010 at 9:30 PM
- adrian.mckinty said...
If I were governor of a state that is largely below sea level I'd pay more attention to this kind of thing, what about you? - April 18, 2010 at 9:31 PM
- John McFetridge said...
Adrian, at least the new Trans Siberian will only take two days.
It might be worth noting that another thing the governor was opposed to was the new high-speed train system the US is going to build.
It looks like there are some Americans who want to live a couple hundred years ago. Sometimes I think they should just go Amish and leave the rest of us alone. - April 19, 2010 at 12:49 AM
- seana said...
That aurora picture was incredible. I also like the practicality of the guy with the hot dog.
The Slow Food movement is pretty big here. I don't actually know anyone who has time to practice it except retired people, though.
I like boats and trains too. I wanted to take the ferry from Dublin to England when I was there, but in the end I didn't have time.
And yes, the Republicans have been pretty ingenious about slamming the stimulus package and cashing the checks from it anyway. - April 19, 2010 at 3:42 AM
That will be fantastic when it comes off. I think there should be a N American version too. If you include a fast ferry across the Bering St. you'd be laughing. - April 19, 2010 at 8:33 AM
I dont actually practice much of the slow cooking except for porridge. Porridge should always be cooked slowly and always on a stove top. - April 19, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- seana said...
Oh dear. I don't actually cook porridge that way either.
- April 19, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Peter Rozovsky said...
Jindal is bright young star of the Republican Party and hence a reprehensible soul and an intellectual whore.
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He's an intellectual giant next to Sarah Palin. - April 19, 2010 at 8:11 PM
- seana said...
I'm realizing that the less I say about my cooking practices, the better.
- April 20, 2010 at 1:03 AM
the solution of course is passenger liners and propellor planes... i.e. the 1950's!
Or we could "go somewhere else - in our own mind.
I've never been to Iceland
but I've passed it on my way to Holland..." - April 20, 2010 at 7:05 AM


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The lawsuit was brought about in 2005 after a group of retailers accused the processing giants of anticompetitive behavior by secretly colluding to fix processing fees, thus inhibiting fair competition in the marketplace.
Be sure to check back with CCP.net for continuing coverage of the proposed legislation.
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Merchants Will Soon Be Able To Pass Surcharges Onto Customers Using Visa Credit Cards
Beginning January 27th, 2013, merchants will be allowed pass surcharges onto customers utilizing a Visa credit card in states that haven't explicitly made the practice illegal. The change of terms comes in the wake of the $7.25 billion settlement that Visa, Mastercard and a handful of large banks will be paying out to merchants across the country.
Merchants that choose to pass these charges onto consumers must post notice of these charges at the entrance of the store and at the point of sale or interaction. Additionally, the surcharges cannot exceed 4 percent of the total transaction and the dollar amount of the surcharge must be included on the receipt that merchants provide to customers.
The preliminary approval of the settlement by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York provides certain allowances to merchants before final approval, which has been deferred and is expected in late 2013.
Merchants that haven't illegally embraced the practice already will now face the dilemma of whether they'd rather continue to pay out large amounts for the service or risk losing customers who object to their new policies. If you're interested in knowing what percentage of businesses plan on passing surcharges onto consumer, vote below and see the results!
For more information on Visa's new surcharge polices, visit their Operations and Procedures disclosure here.
Credit Cards Are Getting Makeovers As Mobile Payments Loom On The Horizon
A new poll conducted by market researching firm Harris Interactive has found that American consumers are anticipating mobile payments will replace both plastic cards, and eventually cash.
Two thirds of respondents (66 percent) believe that mobile phone payments will become preferential to plastic card and 61 percent think that phone payments will eventually replace cash.
Some may say these trends spell doom for cards themselves, but many consumers have expressed fears of identity theft and other security issues related to accessing sensitive financial information through their smartphones. And interestingly enough, some credit card issuers are developing technology to enhance security and provide new functionality options on plastic cards. (more…)
Barnes and Noble Announces PIN Pads in 63 Stores Have Been Compromised
The nation's largest brick and mortar book store, Barnes and Noble, has announced that pin pads on credit card terminals in 63 of its stores have been hacked to steal customer information.
The number of breached accounts is currently unknown, but the New York Times has reported that unauthorized purchases have been discovered on some of the compromised accounts.
The infiltration was discovered on Sept. 14, after which the company immediately disconnected all pin pads in all of its stores nationwide. For now, customers will have to hand their debit or credit cards over to clerks to be swiped for all transactions.
The company is assuring customers that its online transaction and those made with the company's Nook devices are secure, including its customer database. (more…)
Visa, Mastercard Settlement Submitted to Judge Gleeson for Approval
The Visa and Mastercard $7.25 billion settlement was submitted to United States District Judge John Gleeson for approval, on Friday, in what could end up becoming the largest antitrust settlement in the history of the country.
The settlement has stirred a large resistance among the plaintiffs, including the National Grocers Association, National Retail Federation, Wal-Mart Stores and Target Corporation, who claim that the agreements of the settlement do little to stop Visa and Mastercard from raising fees in the future.
History of the Case
The seven-year-old litigation arose from businesses that claimed Visa and Mastercard colluded with each other in preventing businesses from passing the credit card swipes imposed on them by the processing giants over to their customers. Swipe fees can range between 1 and 3 percent, which sets the vast majority of businesses back substantially each year. (more…)
Apple to Start Accepting Mobile Payments Through Their New Passbook App
Apple's Passbook, a new app that accompanied the release of iOS 6, has generated a lot of buzz as of late — not so much in relation to what it currently does, but rather its potential — the ability to dominate the mobile payments market in one fell swoop by connecting the 400 million active credit cards from the iTunes store to the new app.
Lo and behold, Apple is planning on testing that functionality in the immediate future by allowing consumers to make purchases at Apple Store locations through Passbook within weeks by adding the ability to upload Apple gift cards to Passbook. It's a small step, but this could have gigantic implications.
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Currently, the mobile payments industry is full of start-ups clamoring for big business contracts with major retailers like (more…)
Groupon Officially Launches Breadcrumb, a Comprehensive Point-of-Sale Solution
Groupon officially launched its new point-of-sale business, Breadcrumb, this week pulling it out of the beta stage and allowing the public to enroll.
Breadcrumb acts as a comprehensive business solution, integrating the ability to make reservations, place an order, email or print receipts, provide data on real time sales, track employees' shifts and now fulfill Groupon's famous deal-of-the-day offer.
Signs of Things to Come
The service has been anticipated since May earlier this year when Groupon strategically acquired Breadcrumb, not-so-subtly announcing its intentions to its evangelical small business adherents and burned detractors.
Breadcrumb costs $99 per month and it's an additional $100 per in-store iPad. Businesses can also purchase a bundled package that includes a cash drawer as well as printers for purchase receipt and kitchen tickets. (more…)
American Express, Walmart Team Up to Offer Pre-Paid Debit Card
Walmart has teamed up with American Express to offer a new prepaid debit card, Bluebird, which they claim is "loaded with features, not fees."
The move comes in the midst of ongoing tensions between consumers and banks, promulgated through arbitrary fees and the slow dissolution g of free checking. Americans considered "under-banked" has been on the rise as of late, but in a digital payment age, solutions for consumers who wish to circumvent what they deem as burdensome fees seem to be popping up left and right.
Enrollment and Setup
Enrollment with Bluebird is free if done from their website — those who wish to enroll at a Walmart store are charged a nominal account set up fee.
The allure of Bluebird rests in the fact that the American Express brand is accompanied by an unspoken connotation of being up scale, and since not everyone can qualify for one of their credit cards due to poor credit history, this gives consumers a chance to establish themselves with the company and most importantly, conduct digital transactions where Amex is accepted. (more…)
Interview: Edo Inc. Raises Another $15 Million in Funding
edō, Inc., the company that's bringing discount offers directly to credit cards, has brought in another $15 million in venture funding, bringing their total to $54.3 million. The company is taking a straight-forward approach to linking coupons to credit cards instead of the current industry trend of linking them to smartphones. CCPnet took the opportunity to find out more about the company and was obliged by its CEO, Ed Braswell.
CCPnet: How was edō conceived and by whom?
Braswell: I was looking at coupons through the eyes of a typical shopper – my daughters, who never clip a coupon (but do like to shop!) – realized there was an opportunity to market to consumers who like value, but don't turn to Sunday circulars for their discounts and deals. By thinking about the long term capital needs and opportunities for an offers platform company, I embarked on the adventure that is edō. (more…)
National Retail Federation Joins Opposition to Visa, Mastercard Settlement
The opposition to Visa and Mastercard's $7.25 billion settlement gained another ally this week as the National Retail Federation joins the National Grocer's Association in renouncing the terms and even threatening to block the settlement.
The settlement, which leaves many doors open for Visa and Mastercard to continue with their anti-competitive behavior, still needs approval from the judge presiding over the case by Oct. 19. The seven year old case was sparked by merchants who claimed Visa and Mastercard colluded in blocking merchants from passing fees on to customers, something that they claim eats away at their profits.
Other major companies to join the NRF and NGA are Target and Walmart, two of the largest retail chains in the country. Even Sen. Dick Durbin has spoken out that the terms are unfair. The terms leave out any language that would cap the swipe fees, which many believe is a loophole that Visa and Mastercard will use to recoup their losses in the not-too-distant future.
As it stands now, considering the amount of opposition, there is a good chance the settlement will be rejected and may be forced into renegotiations, unless they choose to move forward with the litigation. Be sure to check back with CCPnet for updates on this case.
Discover to Help PayPal Make Transition to Offline Payments
Online transaction leader PayPal has teamed with Discover, the nation's 4th largest credit card issuer, to bring the eBay subsidiary payment transaction service more than 7 million brick and mortar stores by spring of 2013.
PayPal users will need to link their account to a Discover card, which will then take those transactions and run them through PayPal allowing users to choose to pay by credit/debit cards, bank account, or funds currently held within PayPal, and will even allow coupons and gift cards to be utilized.
Each user will be given a unique ID number and will have to create a four-digit pin number to verify transactions. Consumers will also have an option to connect their mobile phones to their accounts and use their phone number to make purchases. (more…)
Survey: Consumers Would Opt For Different Payment Method If Surcharge Are Passed Onto Them
A recent poll commissioned by CreditCards.com found that 65 percent of Americans would utilize a different payment option if retailers start passing off credit card surcharges onto consumers.
The study comes after news of a potential settlement between nearly 7 million retailers and Visa, Mastercard and a handful of large banks. One of the major agreements of the settlement would allow merchants to pass surcharge fees onto consumers instead of swallowing the fees themselves, something Visa and Mastercard have barred in years past.
The survey, which was conducted by GfK Roper Custom Research North America, contacted more than 1,000 credit card holders and asked whether they would pay the added surcharges. The findings varied dramatically by age group.
Adults under the age of 35 were the most likely to disregard the surcharges, with only half saying they would use another payment option. In the 35 to 49 year old age group, 63 percent would pull out cash or their debit cards and 70 percent of those 50 and above would do the same. (more…)
Sen. Dick Durbin and Major Retail Associations Voice Opposition to Visa, Mastercard Settlement
Senator Dick Durbin, the author of the Durbin amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act, which capped debit swipe fees at 24 cents per transaction, has come out and voiced his opposition to the pending Visa and Mastercard settlement, citing that the terms don't do enough to prevent price collusion in the future.
"The settlement does nothing to change the anticompetitive fee-fixing that Visa and MasterCard do on behalf of their member banks," Durbin said. "In fact, it gives Visa and MasterCard broad and permanent legal immunity to continue doing exactly that in the future."
The seven-year-old litigation, which lists over 7 million plaintiffs, is an attempt to quell sizable credit card processing fees that merchants have paid in the past by allowing them to pass the fees along to customers, a move which is currently barred by both Visa and Mastercard. (more…)
Interview: LevelUp Raises $21 Million for Merchant Processing with Zero Transaction Fees
The mobile payments market is rapidly evolving — small start-ups are taking on the established processing behemoths in a race where winner may take all. Adoption of mobile payments has slowly, yet steadily increased in the United States recently, and with so many companies clamoring to outshine their competition, it is apparent many businesses are counting on mobile payments to be an integral part of the near future and are even hoping to make credit cards obsolete. The convenience and incentivized rewards offered to both merchants and consumers cannot be ignored for much longer by savvy businesses and smart shoppers.
Enter LevelUp, a payment processing service that has a one up on all other payment processors: they've done away with pesky merchant transactions fees which are instead reinvested into their business by creating discount and incentive campaigns to increase consumer interaction. The company has recently raised $21 million in venture capital due to their bold, yet clever approach to payment processing. (more…)


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Muppets Sequel to Film in London
There is talk that the Muppets sequel is set to begin shooting in January 2013. However, the Muppets will be heading across the pond for this film, with shooting scheduled to take place in London, both at Pinewood Studios and in and around the city itself. This is familiar territory for the Muppets, as London served as the filming location for The Muppet Show as well as the setting of their second film, The Great Muppet Caper. Currently, shooting for the film, described as a comedy caper, is set to take place in the UK through April.
Returning to compose new songs for the feature will be Muppets composer and Flight of the Conchords member Bret McKenzie, who won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for his Muppets song Man or Muppet. And while we can always expect to see our favorite Muppets like Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, and Miss Piggy, Lieberman revealed that we might be getting a new Muppet in this film, just as Walter was introduced in The Muppets last year.
While nothing has been officially confirmed by Disney, IMDB is reporting that The Muppets 2 will be debuting in theaters December 20, 2013. Lieberman also revealed that we may be hearing some casting announcements about the film very soon.
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Inspired by fans' love for the classic baked potato bar, Chief Flavor Architect Carolyn Richards piles on the flavor in Kettle Brand Potato Chip! Fully Loaded Baked Potato chips in 2 oz, 5-oz and 9-oz bags from Salem, Ore.-based Kettle Foods.The newest People's Choice flavor, inspired by the Kettle Brand Create-a-Chip Challenge, inviting fans to make custom flavors, Fully Loaded Baked Potato lives up to its namesake with layers of real ingredients on crunchy, golden potato chips. Tangy sour cream, green onion and rich cheddar cheese combine with all natural smokiness to create the ultimate baked potato flavor.
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The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture, whose influence was felt throughout the kingdom. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and assert his power. The Tower of London – an imposing fortress with many layers of history, which has become one of the symbols of royalty – was built around the White Tower.
La massive tour Blanche, archétype de l'architecture militaire normande, qui exerça son influence dans tout le royaume, fut construite au bord de la Tamise par Guillaume le Conquérant pour protéger la ville de Londres et affirmer son pouvoir. Autour d'elle s'est développée la Tour de Londres, imposante forteresse riche de souvenirs historiques et devenue l'un des symboles de la monarchie.
تم بناء هذا البرج الأبيض الضخم الذي يجسد نموذجاً مثالياً للهندسة العسكرية النورماندية والذي مارس تأثيراً هاماً في مجمل انحاء المملكة على ضفاف نهر التايمس على يد غليوم الغازي بهدف حماية مدينة لندن واثبات سلطته. وقد نشأ حول هذا البناء برج لندن وهو قلعة مهيبة تزخر بالذكريات التاريخية وتجسد رمزاً للملكية.
Массивная Белая башня (White Tower) – это типичный образец норманнской военной архитектуры, чье влияние ощущается по всей территории королевства. Она была построена Вильгельмом Завоевателем на Темзе как выражение его власти. Лондонский Тауэр – внушительная крепость с богатейшей историей. Построенная вокруг Белой башни стена стала одним из символов страны.
Imponente fortaleza cargada de historia, la Torre de Londres se convirtió con el tiempo en uno de los símbolos más importantes de la monarquía británica. Fue construida en torno a la Torre Blanca, erigida por Guillermo el Conquistador a orillas del Támesis para proteger Londres y consolidar su poder. Esta última edificación, modelo ejemplar de la arquitectura militar normanda, ejerció una gran influencia en las construcciones defensivas de todo el reino.
The Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 has Outstanding Universal Value for the following cultural qualities:
Its landmark siting, for both protection and control of the City of London: As the gateway to the capital, the Tower was in effect the gateway to the new Norman kingdom. Sited strategically at a bend in the River Thames, it has been a crucial demarcation point between the power of the developing City of London, and the power of the monarchy. It had the dual role of providing protection for the City through its defensive structure and the provision of a garrison, and of also controlling the citizens by the same means. The Tower literally 'towered' over its surroundings until the 19th century.
As a symbol of Norman power: The Tower of London was built as a demonstration of Norman power. The Tower represents more than any other structure the far-reaching significance of the mid 11th-century Norman Conquest of England, for the impact it had on fostering closer ties with Europe, on English language and culture and in creating one of the most powerful monarchies in Europe. The Tower has an iconic role as reflecting the last military conquest of England.
As an outstanding example of late 11th-century innovative Norman military architecture: As the most complete survival of an 11th-century fortress palace remaining in Europe, the White Tower, and its later 13th and 14th century additions, belong to a series of edifices which were at the cutting edge of military building technology internationally. They represent the apogee of a type of sophisticated castle design, which originated in Normandy and spread through Norman lands to England and Wales.
As a model example of a Medieval fortress palace which evolved from the 11th to 16th centuries: The additions of Henry III and Edward I, and particularly the highly innovative development of the palace within the fortress, made the Tower into one of the most innovative and influential castle sites in Europe in the 13th and early 14th centuries, and much of their work survives. Palace buildings were added to the royal complex right up until the 16th century, although few now stand above ground. The survival of palace buildings at the Tower allows a rare glimpse into the life of a medieval monarch within their fortress walls. The Tower of London is a rare survival of a continuously developing ensemble of royal buildings, evolving from the 11th to the 16th centuries, and as such has great significance nationally and internationally.
For its association with State institutions: The continuous use of the Tower by successive monarchs fostered the development of several major State Institutions. These incorporated such fundamental roles as the nation's defence, its records, and its coinage. From the late 13th century, the Tower was a major repository for official documents, and precious goods owned by the Crown. The presence of the Crown Jewels, kept at the Tower since the 17th century, are a reminder of the fortress's role as a repository for the Royal Wardrobe.
As the setting for key historical events in European history: The Tower has been the setting for some of the most momentous events in European and British History. Its role as a stage upon which history is enacted is one of the key elements which have contributed towards the Tower's status as an iconic structure. Arguably the most important building of the Norman Conquest, the White Tower symbolised the might and longevity of the new order. The imprisonments in the Tower, of Edward V and his younger brother in the 15th century, and then in the 16th century of four English queens, three of them executed on Tower Green – Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Jane Grey – with only Elizabeth I escaping, shaped English history. The Tower also helped shape the Reformation in England, as both Catholic and Protestant prisoners (those that survived) recorded their experiences and helped define the Tower as a place of torture and execution.
Criterion (ii): A monument symbolic of royal power since the time of William the Conqueror, the Tower of London served as an outstanding model throughout the kingdom from the end of the 11th century. Like it, many keeps were built in stone: e.g. Colchester, Rochester, Hedingham, Norwich, or Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight.
Criterion (iv): The White Tower is the example par excellence of the royal Norman castle in the late 11th century. The ensemble of the Tower of London is a major reference for the history of medieval military architecture.
The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture of the late 11th century. The ensemble of the Tower of London is a major reference for the history of medieval military architecture, as many stone keeps like it were built across England. The tower has also been a monumental symbol of royal power since the time of William the Conqueror in the 11th century.
An imposing fortress with many layers of history, which has become one of the symbols of royalty, it was built around the White Tower, the influence of which was felt throughout the kingdom. On Christmas Day 1066, following his victory at Hastings, William the Conqueror was crowned king at Westminster Abbey. To command the city on its seaward and most vulnerable side he quickly had an earth-and-timber keep built on top of an artificial mound in the south-east angle of the ancient Roman walls. Ten years later, he replaced these traditional defences with a grand edifice in stone, a sort of palace-fortress, known as the Tower of London.
Built during the 1080s and modified over the centuries, the White Tower, as it is now called, became the centrepiece of the complex of fortifications, courtyards and buildings which extends over 7.3 ha. The whole ensemble came to be known as the Tower of London, the name which originally applied only to the keep of 1076. The White Tower (so named because of its whitewashed walls) exemplifies Norman architecture of the time and it is unique for the ambitiousness of its design. The most significant element of the ensemble is associated with tragic moments in the history of the English monarchy, for example the 'Bloody Tower', where the sons of Edward IV were assassinated in 1483.
The White Tower, an impressive parallelepipedal block, rises to more than 27 m above the mound. The massive walls were made from Kentish limestone, with ashlars of Caen stone, imported at great expense from the conqueror's Norman domain, laid at the corners and around the doors, windows and arrow-slits. Inside, the three principal levels of the keep incorporates the requirements of both a defensive work and a royal residence, including a chapel.
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If I know my day will be hectic, I'll pull the meat mixture for this convenient, family-pleasing pie out of the freezer to thaw. And if you use frozen or instant mashed potatoes to top the pie, it's even quicker to fix. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
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Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2013 by Ms. Nita
Sorry, this is five stars!
I had never made Shepherd's Pie and tried this recipe. I didn't have canned gravy, so made my own using bouillion. I added celery, garlic, although I don't think I'd use garlic the next time. My husband and I really liked this and I will make it again.
Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2013 by grbaker
I subsituted green beans and tomato soup, added onions, instant potatoes on top and shredded cheese. Very good!
Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2012 by smr203
I added cheese to my and that make it the 5th star.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by HERBALTLADY
I used peas and carrots I had on hand, added beef gravy, leftover meatloaf with beefy onion mix with a little ketchup in it and leftover mashed potatoes. I mixed cut up chedder cheese cubes in the potatoes and added a few herbs and seasonings on top. :)
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by murrell006
I have made several times. This recipe can be changed to suit the veg. you have on hand. This time I was out of gravy in a jar and sub. gravy from an envelope and is turned out great. I used real onion & garlic in the ground beef.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by Cricket's Mom
I did not have beef gravy or frozen Veggies. I used canned mixed vegetables from Del Monte that has carrots, corn, green beans and a few limas. I did not have beef gravy, so I took one and a partial envelope of Liptons Onion soup mix, mixid it with 24 oz of h2o and some corn starch to thicken. I added some onion powder and garlic powder, mixed this all together with the cooked beef, put mashed potatoes on top and baked it at 350 for 30 min. I then sprinled grated chedder cheese on top and cooked it another 5 min. to melt the cheese. My men folk loved it and went back for 2nd and 3rd helpings.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by ladymluv09
I didn't think it was too bland at all. This is not a flavorful dish. I enjoyed it so much though. I just used corn and peas since I didn't have any carrots on hand. I cannot wait to defrost the second batch some time and make it again. I used instant potatoes and they were not runny one bit.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by shif77
So simple and quick! Since there were only two of us eating, I halved the recipe, no freezer space for the other half! To spice it up, I used thyme, black pepper and paprika and refrigerated potatoes to save time. Good recipe for ground venison. Can't wait to make again!!
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2010 by mgsoileau
I agree too bland. I added cumin, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2010 by mariebica
Too bland.
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Use package of mashed potatoes, any flavor, from the fridge(no frozen) section of grocery. better texture and flavor than instant potatoes and faster prep that fresh potatoes unless your using leftover mashed potatoes.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by stamback
I like to store several of these in a Ziploc in my freezer. It's easy to make ahead of time.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2009 by Cottage1
I used instant mashed potatoes in this recipe, it really was runny.
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Recently, a close friend of mine terminated our friendship; quite abruptly, actually. During the few months of thinking I could do what I wanted, act how I wanted, say what I wanted, and judge as much as I wanted, his actions helped me to realize the stupidity behind my pride. As I spent those months thinking I was such hot stuff, everyone else saw me as a prideful snob. Afterwards, I began to break down the walls I built. I needed God. I was nothing without him, and I realized I was so wrong before to think I was so great.
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UPPER DARBY — In a building constructed to be an orphanage in 1920, the Archbishop Prendergast and Monsignor Bonner high school students, faculty, staff and parents were feeling a bit like orphans Friday.
That's because it was announced that the Blue Ribbon Commission appointed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is recommending that the schools be closed in June. The announcement to accept the decision was made by Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput Friday afternoon.
"My heart is just broken," said Prendergast senior Reanne Maskart, whose mother and grandmother are Prendie graduates. "This school has been in my family forever. Every part of me is in this school. My sisters (one a sophomore and one a freshman) are here and I wanted them to have the same experience. It's like a relative has died."
Prendie and Bonner President the Rev. James Olson had the unpleasant experience of delivering the news, first to the faculty at about noon, then after giving the faculty about 15 minutes to collect themselves, he made the announcement to the Bonner and Prendie students in an assembly.
"There is no good way to do something like that," Olson said of making the announcement. "We really do have exceptional kids here that you can almost treat like adults. So I just told them flat out. Before the announcement, they were cheering and hoping we would be bringing good news to them. Of course, the mood changed dramatically after the announcement."
The announcement had been awaited for some time. The Blue Ribbon Commission was appointed in October 2010 and the decision date was announced by Chaput in mid-December. As rumors circulated, including one from a local TV station Thursday night, it added to the buildup and anxiety Friday.
"When you hear the first rumor, you start to believe it, then when you hear a second rumor, you don't know what to think, then when you hear more rumors, you just never believe it," said Bonner senior Patrick Walsh. "Every student came in today not knowing what to expect. When we went to the assembly, we sang the school fight song in the halls. But you could kind of tell by the look on the faculty's faces it was probably not going to be good news."
Many of the students were emotional as they exited the assembly. One of them was junior Paul O'Neill, who has to find a place to finish high school.
"I have no idea," he said when asked about plans for next school year. "No matter where I'm at, my heart will always be here. We won't be in the same building, but we will always be a family." Continued...
Part of that family over the years has been the faculty and staff. One those faculty members is Mike Wetzel, who has taught for 42 years at the school. He felt an odd sense of relief at the news, even though it was certainly not what he was hoping for.
"At least we know now," he said. "But there was no logical reason for us to be closed. That's what worried us, though, because when something makes sense, they won't do it. When we know that something probably should be done, it means it probably won't be done.
"We thought they should put us in one building and then have a regionalized elementary school. Logistically, that makes sense."
The Bonner and Prendie enrollment has combined to be about 1,000 in recent years, with that number at 965 this year compared to about 1,400 10 years ago. It also seemed to make sense as a migration point for students at West Catholic High School in West Philadelphia, which is also closing.
One teacher said Bonner and Prendie's financial debt is much less than that of other schools not closing, which just leaves more questions.
"Why us?" said Wetzel. "That's what I would like to know."
There are rumors that the adjacent Delaware County Memorial Hospital or Upper Darby High School, just down the block, could be interested in the land or buildings. But nothing could be substantiated Friday.
The parents certainly understand the teachers' substantial contributions. They know Catholic school teachers aren't in it for the money.
"The important thing is the kids, teachers and staff," said Kathryn Rickard of Lansdowne, whose daughter is a sophomore at Prendie. "It's not just a job for them and we have a lot of good faculty here."
It wasn't the first time Rickard has experienced a school closing. Her daughter also went to St. Charles, which closed in 2007. Continued...
"It doesn't get any easier," she said, adding she did not pay attention to rumors. "I had been through that before and learned not to listen to them."
Rickard was hoping there would be across-the-board changes so that all the schools would have to adjust, rather than leaving the perception that some schools are considered better than others.
"I wish they would make regional schools, that way we would have everybody supporting each other," she said. "I wish they would just start everyone from scratch."
Some recent alumni did show up to offer support to the current students and staff.
A group 2010 of Prendie graduates included Marycate Givnish, Monica DeBarberie and Anne Light.
"When you go to school here, you wake up and you want to go to school each day," Givnish said.
"There's no other school where you are just with what feels like other sisters all day," DeBarberie said.
In what is now the school's final year, Olson did ask his students to take away good memories from these final days at Bonner and Prendie.
"We want every day to be a celebration," Walsh said. "It could be a Tuesday in April or with one of our traditions, but we want every day to be a celebration."
Walsh said it will be hard to celebrate being in Bonner's final graduating class, but he will approach the rest of the year with pride. Continued...
"I never wanted to be in the last graduating class," he said. "But it is something I will take pride in and something I will always cherish."
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James Lynn Thomas, known as Lynn, of Polkton was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Ansonville on Monday morning.
Officer B.K. Ratliff with the N.C. Highway Patrol said the accident occurred on Plank Road near Fries Boulevard. Thomas, driving a 2005 Chevrolet pick-up truck, was traveling north on Plank Road when he ran off the road to the right and the vehicle struck a tree.
Thomas was killed instantly. "There was no contributing factor for him," Ratliff said. "He wasn't speeding or anything. We won't know the cause until we get the medical examiner's report. We think it was a medical issue but can't say for sure. He just for some reason went to the right off the road."
Thomas was 63 and was described by Ratliff as "a well known, and well-liked member of the community."
Thomas was a farmer and enjoyed hunting and horseback riding. He was a substitute carrier at Polkton Post Office before founding Lynn Thomas Grading, where most of his employees were family members.
"Always known to be a good cook, he would be the first one at the Rocky River brotherhood breakfasts, where he was known for his delicious grits," his full obituary read. "He faithfully helped Fran cater, where his specialty was shrimp and grits. As a member of The Cattleman's Association, he cooked regularly at the meetings once they discovered his talents."
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