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Summer with Monika
Roger McGough with Ensemble 10/10
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'I spent the summer with Monika and Monika spent the summer with me'.
Roger McGough's magical, iconic tale of love was published in 1967 and subsequently scored and released on record with music by composer and guitarist Andy Roberts.
Now, for the 50th anniversary, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's new music group, Ensemble 10/10, will play Robert's original arrangements as McGough reads his epic poem, and will also feature more of his classic poetry set alongside other music.
Roger McGough has quite rightly been called Liverpool's own Poet Laureate and these shows also feature more of his classic poetry set to music.
Summer with Monika: Roger McGough with Ensemble 10/10 is part of Liverpool's city-wide season of performances and events marking the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Summer of Love, one of the defining moments in modern culture and creativity. Liverpool played a big part in the outpouring of cultural energy and creativity.
1967 saw the release of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with The Bootleg Beatles and Roger McGough once again, for an symphonic recreation, arranged by Nigel Osborne, of the famous album (31 May, 3 June & 8 July).
The best-selling Penguin Modern Poets No.10, The Mersey Sound, which featured the poetry of Roger McGough, Brian Patten and the late Adrian Henri, was published, and our Hope Street neighbours, Everyman and Unity Theatres, will also present events that celebrate the trio.
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Best Sleeper Sofa: Recommendations for You
Best sleeper sofa is one item that always included in the list of people who love to make their house more beautiful. As you can see, many people see their house as economic symbol, not only about the place to live. Besides, they also believe that their house is the place for them to relax their mind and body. No wonder, they are really like to spend their money for this specific item (the idea of sleeping while you are watching your TV is not that bad). No wonder, usually these people love to search for this kind of sofa in the articles from the newspapers, magazines, and also online websites. Based from that, we also want to help you by share our recommendations about it in this article. Well, let's check all of them up!
Best Sleeper Sofa 2015: The Art of Choosing
For the material, usually people choose things like leather, rug, or maybe something that is already there in the market. Of course, the best one must be really expensive and also has this kind of material that can make you relax your body on it. Basically, it depends on your money and that's why you have to save your money carefully. The next thing that you have to care about is the color of the best sleeper sofa 2015 that you want to buy. This is important because the color will influence the whole look of your rooms. For example, we believe that it's important for you to choose the sofa with brighter colors for the room with grey, black, or white colors. Of course, if the room's color is bright enough (red, yellow, green, or pink), you have to choose the black, white, or grey color. By doing this, we believe that the look of your rooms will be very perfect.
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SS will be offering about 10-12 12" figs a year (as stated earlier). That means you start setting aside $100 bucks a month... The quality cannot be denied and if you've got the space to show them so much the better. Jabba's throne (while I agree was damn pricey) is sold separately to let people have the choice (as many have) to simply buy the figure instead of the accessory. I bought all three--- I plan on being a completist with this line (as I was with the SITH line from Hasbro) and I only hope that maybe next year SS will have the Millenium Falcon cockpit available to pose the soon to be released Han Solo with a hopefully released in 2007 Chewie, Hoth escape Leia, and a C3-P0. Love the Jabba... already have a space in my office where his throne ROOM is going to go...ABSOLUTELY LOVE the idea of creating 12" diorams.


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Radiation Treatment for Ledderhose and Dupytren's Disease:
Ok so for those who are thinking I have already covered this but the best that I have done before was my review of one of the papers that came out: here -
Today I am going to try to review some the data that I can find on radiotherapy for DD and LD for this I am using a couple of sources which include my book (chapter 50) which I mentioned here: book and also another paper that I have found which is entitled Radiation Therapy for Early Stages of Morbus Ledderhose which may also have some useful data in it. See here for an interview I have done with one of the top UK specialists to use this treatment for these diseases.
For starters I am being a bit selfish with this post as part of the reason for me doing this research is to see whether going to Germany and getting radiation treatment done is the best option for me to take next. I am going to try and set this up a bit like my previous posts on treatments which are here for Steroid injections and here for Orthotics and here for Surgery.
Radiation for the treatment of Plantar Fibromas / Plantar Fibromatosis / Ledderhose Disease(LD) (and Dupuytren's disease) (DD):
So radiation treatment means hitting the cells with a dose of something nasty that is going to kill the bad cells but leave the good cells and therefore leave the individual healthy.
How and why does radiation help Ledderhose disease?:
As always seems to be stated LD is a hyper-proliferative disease and this means that the cells that cause the disease grow at a rate that is faster than they should and this is why you end up with excess cells and therefore a lump. Although nowhere I can find states exactly how radiation helps with Ledderhose disease I am going to assume that it is on the same principle as with cancer cells and that the cells that are growing faster are more susceptible to death when treated with radiation as they have less time to fix the damage created and so the cells reach a state where they cannot survive. This would also be backed up by many sources I have seen saying that the treatment of Ledderhose is best done early on when the lump(s) are increasing in size rather than later on when the lumps maybe bigger and more painful but are in a less proliferative state. Actually on further inspection the paper on the use in early stages actually says:
"The radiobiological mechanism of RT in ML is suggested to be based predominantly on an inhibition of the fibroblast and myofibroblast proliferation known to be responsible for the symptoms and progression of the disease. Therefore, the optimal time for prescription of RT is given in patients with progressive disease. The radiosensitivity of these cell lines is known from the treatment of other benign mesenchymal disorders [31]. In addition, MD specimens show an increase of growth factors produced by macrophages and platelets, including the fibroblast growth factor, transforming growth factor-β, epidermal growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, and also connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), which play key roles in the pathogenesis of ML and MD [31]. The impact of low RT doses on cytokine expression has been demonstrated for analgetic RT of degenerative disorders [27–29], but as by now, it remains unclear whether it also plays a role for RT of proliferative disorders. Hence, this should be one of the targets of future basic research."
So I will try to compare paper by paper and then give some sort of conclusion based on what I have seen. So first of all I am going to look at the:
1) Radiation Therapy for Early Stages of Morbus Ledderhose
At a follow up time point of 6-76 months (average 22.5) none of the patients had experience a worsening of symptoms and surgical intervention was avoided in all patients. In 33.3% of patients there was complete remission of the lumps and in 54.5% of patients there was partial remission where there was a noted decrease in the size of the nodules and any remaining patients stayed the same.
2) Dupuytren's Disease and related hyperproliferative disorders, chapter 50 – Long-Term Outcome of Radiotherapy for Primary and Recurrent Ledderhose Disease:
So for this I have the whole of an entire chapter to look through and try to see what useful information they have but I shall start with their conclusions which is:
"RT (radiation therapy) is the MOST effective treatment for primary and recurrent Ledderhose Disease due to very low progression or relapse rates. RT permits the avoidance of primary and secondary surgical interventions due to high remission rates in various aspects of LD disease."
I think that is quite an impressive conclusion to come to and I actually read this before seeing all the results in detail. Interestingly for me one of the key things is looking at the statistics for mean time of first symptoms before use of RT and average was actually 30 months, that is 2 ½ years and is actually about exactly the same length of time I have had this since I first started to have any trouble. Another reason that I see a positive for me is that 87% of the treated feet had pain and 84% had walking difficulties which suggest unlike other studies that this can be used as a treatment option once the disease has progressed beyond the initial proliferative phase.
Overall they saw that in the patients that had RT 44% had a reduced number and or size in nodules however 90% of patients that had RT reported that they had an improvement with regards to symptoms and only 7% showed progression. 83% of people who had pain on walking and 68% of those who had pain at rest said they had an improvement. Both before and after radiation patients were asked to assess their pain and symptoms on a scale of 1-10 and on average patients said that they improved by 3.2 points in 89%.
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1) Radiation Therapy for Early Stages of Morbus Ledderhose
There were six patients who developed slight erythema (redness of the skin) or hyper-pigmentation and a few patients had increased dryness of skin. Note that although there is an increased risk of cancer it is absolutely minimal.
2) Dupuytren's Disease and related hyperproliferative disorders, chapter 50 – Long-Term Outcome of Radiotherapy for Primary and Recurrent Ledderhose Disease:
There are some side effects that they associated with the use of RT for treatment of LD. Again this was mainly restricted to redness of drying of the skin and they note that no radiogenic toxicity was found.
I was searching around for more information on this and came across the following link. Here they discuss the odds of getting cancer as a result of the radiation therapy and handily they include a 25 year old as one of their model calculation and say that the increased risk is around 0.1% increase and that this means that my chances of getting cancer with the treatment would be 24.1% rather than 24%...
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I think that this is an exciting area of research and it is clear that it does seem to help a lot of patients and in a lot of cases the pain has gone away. Note that although this is the case the NHS in the UK has still not approved this for use with Ledderhose and this means that if you want to get the treatment here it would cost £2000 whilst you could go to Germany and get it done for £1000 (plus travel costs). I decided to go with getting it done in the UK and have found the treatment I have received by Dr Shaffer and the team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital to be fantastic.
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Also if you go to this Forum http://www.dupuytren-online.info/Forum_English/index.php - Most of the feedback I am seeing for radiation treatment is very positive and most of the information about surgery - my only option left on the NHS - is quite negative. So this is why I went for radiotherapy rather than surgery though if you are not as lucky as me to have some relatives to pay for it then you will struggle to afford the procedure.
Radiation Therapy for Early Stages of Morbus Ledderhose
Dupuytren's Disease and related hyperproliferative disorders, chapter 50 – Long-Term Outcome of Radiotherapy for Primary and Recurrent Ledderhose Disease:
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Ralph Bowden represents, in one respect, why regional cooperation is essential for the future of South Florida: He has offices in North Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
``I spend a lot of time driving up and down I-95,`` says Bowden, the head of a real estate research firm, Hunter Moss & Co., a division of Pannell Kerr Forster.
Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties have a lot more in common in their growth than differences, he continues. Indeed, the strip from Palm Beach to Miami is one linear metropolitan area. Nobody knows where the boundaries are but the tax assessors.
While political units are confined to specific boundaries, commerce flows across borders. And there are regional problems that must be faced by the three counties, working together, to keep and attract businesses and jobs.
I-95 is just one example. Transportation, education and quality of life were focal points at a South Florida Coordinating Council conference Friday in Miami Lakes.
David Rush, chairman of ACR Electronics and head of the council`s board of governors, agrees that the major problem is ``getting the various vested interests, including the political bodies and municipalities, to realize we are one major metropolitan area.``
Bernard T. Budd, executive vice president of Hollywood Inc. and chairman of the Broward County Committee of 100, points out there are 28 cities, 15 chambers of commerce and more than 125 groups interested in economic development in Broward County alone. There is a lot of ``turf guarding`` when you start talking about regional economic development.
James Nicholas, a University of Florida economics professor who lived in South Florida for 40 years, put the problem in stronger language: ``One of the popular games we play here is local governments slitting each other`s throats just to watch each other bleed.``


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Wallpaper Handmade
2010 (not in production)
When it comes to hair styling, the styling of the hairdryer itself is usually an afterthought, its design having remained curiously static over the years. To redress this, Wallpaper asked Industrial Facility to rethink the ubiquitous blow-drying tool and to examine all its familiar workings. Looking at how the object fits into a room or cupboard, the studio focused on added functionality and the storage of the cable. The Dryerhair incorporated a translucent cavity into which the cable neatly coiled when not in use, with the plug doubling as a lid. The switch, meanwhile, was tucked out of sight in the base of the handle.
Wallpaper Handmade, Brioni, Milan, 2010
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Amazin Apartments
Helen Hamlyn Foundation
Despite the implicit promise of digital technology to make our lives simpler and easier, there is a crisis afoot for the growing, older population. Although many household appliances are easily acquired, these same products are inherently difficult to manage and maintain over time; what was once purchased as a convenience has potential to become a burden in later life. As we age, we become less likely to navigate the conditions that shops and manufacturers require of youthful consumers. This puts the ageing population in an unfortunate position – abandoned at the exact moment when they need better products, increased assistance and servicing. Alienated by the speed of change in trade, manufacturing and technology, older consumers would benefit from a revolutionary domestic independence: the Amazin Apartment.
Amazin Apartment, designed by Future Facility, creates the experience of heightened domestic simplicity, where appliances are reduced to their most essential interface and all anxiety about their operation and maintenance is removed. In the installation, three segments of a typical Amazin wall have been created to demonstrate the visual and functional differences between the apartment and service sides. For example the washer/dryer has a single button with one setting, not endless interfaces. It is positioned at standing height, with a shelf below, to avoid the need for bending down. The back side of the walls house the Amazin Service corridor, organised like an advanced warehouse, so that goods and services can be passed through, historically analysed and replaced as needed with minimal impact on the Apartment, allowing staff to repair or replace an appliance should it break – all without staff entering the apartment.
Yamaha, Japan
2008 (not in production)
Cantilever was an electronic piano that used the qualities of synthetic material and minimal presence to counter any perception of inferiority in digital sound output, compared with the classical string piano. It represented a new typology that brought the electronic piano into modernity. Cantilever's two simple volumes could only be achieved with electronic components, and created a new type of form that started to give pride back to this type of product. Functionally, the top surface could be gently pushed back to reveal the piano keys, with the 89th key serving as a remote control for playback and navigation.
The challenge in Industrial Facility's eyes was to strip away all metaphor and iconography that had previously plagued this type of product, and to create a digital piano on its own merits. The image of a faux grand piano was removed. What you were left with is the space to create something monumental on a digital level. Piano-ness was achieved not with image, but with feeling. Shortly after its public release Yamaha retreated from its development due to economic conditions.
Salone Internationale del Mobile, Milan, 2008
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Coffee Maker
Muji, Japan
2006 -
An opportunity arose at Muji, to investigate an affordable small capacity coffee maker that would involve a stainless steel insulated pot, made possible by a new relationship with Toshiba. With the help of Kazushige Miyake who had a sound knowledge of the principles of coffee machine manufacture, we proposed a cylindrical tower, purposefully ignoring existing componentry, and instead being informed by the landscape of use, namely the kitchen. A cylinder meant that it could rightly sit in a corner or on a central counter, resembling the types of items already found in a kitchen.
The design was presented as a simple cardboard tube to explain its concept. It was accepted on the spot. This was followed with proposals for all of the mechanics, water filtration, and in particular, a concept for 'wrapping' the water resorvoir around the coffee filter. The design went on to become one of Muji's most popular products with its customers, and continues to be in production with minor improvements made in 2010.
IF Hannover Gold Award, 2007
Love & Money, Ozone Gallery, Tokyo, 2006
Some Recent Projects, Design Museum London, 2009
Design East, Osaka, 2010
International Sales
Muji, Japan
2006 — 2010
Cooling fans are one of those objects that often find themselves in the middle of a room – where all sides are seen. And it is clearly apparent that with most of these types of products, as soon as they are introduced into a room, the feeling or atmosphere becomes sad and unfortunate. To stem this problem as much attention was paid to the back of the product, as to the front. Under significant component constraints, much of the design work was a process of careful negotiation with engineers, to ensure that the principles of simplicity important to Muji were maintained – for instance the fan motor and gear system had to be re-configured so as to obtain a perfectly smooth cylinder, expressing the force of a motor, reminiscent to a jet engine.
The remote control rested in the base when not in use, similar to a puzzle piece. Adjustable heights from 84cm to 104cm, with control settings for speed, direction and rhythm – a function that modulated air flow similar to a breeze.
The design proved to be a best seller for Muji and it allowed them to invest in a smaller version, that was added to the range in 2008.
IF Hannover Award, 2007
Some Recent Projects, Design Museum London, 2008


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Amy joined TASB Legal Services in 2003. As part of her role, Amy develops and reviews community college districts' legal and local policies. She is also a frequent presenter at local, regional, and statewide training events on a number of legal topics impacting the colleges, including governance, business, employee, student, and community issues.
During her tenure, Amy has authored or contributed to a number of publications and training programs, including the Technology in Schools, Bullying and Harassment in Schools, and Religion in the Public Schools programs. Amy also served for a number of years as an editor of the school district legal policy manual.
Amy received her bachelor of science in psychology with University and Foundation honors from Texas A&M University in May 1999. In 2002, Amy graduated from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Amy served with TASB as a law clerk for two years.
Amy is a member of the Texas Association of Community College Attorneys, the State Bar of Texas school law section, the Texas Council of School Attorneys, and the National Council of School Attorneys.
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The Freedom to Express Who You Truly Are Is the Greatest Luxury of All.
We are a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity. We believe true luxury is a freedom of expression that ignites confidence and authenticity. At Tapestry, anyone from anywhere can have the best idea, and with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
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Our brands are approachable and inviting and create joy every day for people around the world. Defined by quality, craftsmanship, and creativity, the brands that make up our house give global audiences the opportunity for exploration and self-expression.
Defining Modern Luxury
Coach is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing reputation built on quality craftsmanship. Defined by a free-spirited, all-American attitude, the brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation that is uniquely Coach. All over the world, the Coach name is synonymous with effortless New York style.
Inspiring Women to Live More Interesting Lives
Known for its crisp color, graphic prints, and playful sophistication, kate spade new york's exuberant approach to the everyday encourages personal style with a dash of incandescent charm. From handbags and clothing to tech, childrenswear, and home decor, kate spade new york's products invite women around the world to live every day uniquely and to the fullest.
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Stuart Weitzman creates beautiful shoes that combine form and function. For more than 30 years, every pair has been handcrafted using the finest materials and meticulously engineered for a flawless fit. The brand is one of the most recognizable names in footwear; its award-winning shoes are worn by stylish women around the globe and by celebrities both on and off the red carpet. Stuart Weitzman is currently expanding into a multi-category accessories brand with the introduction of handbags and jewelry.
Our leadership creates and communicates a strategic vision and provides the resources and support necessary for our brands to grow, talent to develop, and business to transform.
Tapestry is the first New York–based house of modern luxury lifestyle brands. Our company's portfolio includes the Coach, kate spade new york, and Stuart Weitzman brands. Tapestry's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TPR.
We believe that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. Our culture is rooted in the belief that we create our own destiny, and we strive to create opportunities for success and growth in everything we do.


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In health and wellness circles today, Nitric Oxide is a rising superstar. The discovery of Nitric Oxide's function in the human body is one of the most important discoveries in recent medical and scientific history. The importance of Nitric Oxide was underscored when three Pharmacologists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for their research on Nitric Oxide.
Researchers have now studied Nitric Oxide extensively and the molecule is considered to be the most important signaling molecule found in the body. Kyäni Nitro FX puts the power of Nitric Oxide in your hands.
Nitro FX can improve circulatory health by dialating the arteries so more blood, oxygen, and nutrients can travel from the heart to the rest of the body. In addition, it helps minimize clotting by discouraging blood platelets from sticking to one another or to the vessel wall. The effects of Nitric Oxide serve to improve overall circulation in the body.
Nitro FX is a proprietary formula derived from the Noni plant. Studies show that Nitro FX is highly effective in promoting Nitric Oxide creation in the body. A few drops every day increases your Nitric Oxide levels which increases blood flow, improves energy, and defends, repairs, and maintains nearly every cell in the body.
Kyäni Nitro FX is a concentrated blend from Noni fruit juice, which has been valued for its benefits for generations. Nitrates, found in plants like Noni fruit can efficiently produce Nitric Oxyde gas. Nitric Oxide has been researched as an important signaling molecule in the body and effects a wide range of physiological functions.
Nitric Oxide is abundant in the human body, but it is unstable and short-lived, and thus must be renewed continuously. With today's fast paced lifestyles, poor diets and lack of exercise, supplementation to support Nitric Oxide production can be a good choice.
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KHS Sentinel DC
It doesn't matter whether you want to accurately cook your breakfast eggs, have a special mission as a rescue pilot or as deep-sea diver to face, or just want to know for how long you have been lost at night in the forest. This military watch from KHS is your reliable companion – on every mission.
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KHS Sentinel DC
Ultra lightweight, extremely sturdy combined with superior functionality – these are the features of the new KHS digital watch "Sentinel DC" with digital compass! A watch you can always rely on, even in extreme situations!
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Tactical Watch KHS Sentinel DC in the model variants:
- Sentinel DC Black
- Sentinel DC Olive
- Plastic case with KHS-EAGLE plastic wristband
- Plastic glass
- Waterproof up to 110 yard/100 m (10 bar)
- Plastic handle
- Case bottom made of stainless steel
- Measurements: 1.9'' x 2.2'' x 0.55'' (48.5 x 56.0 x 14.0 mm)
- Weight: 2.oz. (57 g)
- Digital-quartz movement with digital compass and KHS-Free light Function
- Digital display
- Digital date
- Battery Nr. CR2025
- Operating temperature: 0-122 °F (0-50 °C)
- Magnetic field shielding: 18,8 Oe
- Shock resistance: NIHS 91-10
- Digital time system (local time & foreign time / dual timer 2. time zone)
- Compass-function (COMP)
- Chronograph / Stopwatch-function (CHR) with split times (RCL)
- Timer (Countdown-Timer) (TMR)
- Alarm with hourly time signal (ALM)
Watch face & Watch hands:
- Black inverse display (digital display)
- bezels and watch face with cardinal directions
- Digital millisecond for operations that have to be accurate to the second
- Blue EL-backlight
KHS mission and military watches are popular in many national and international special forces units. The area of applications ranges from emergency doctor in a rescue helicopter, to governmental missions in conflict areas. Wherever KHS Mission watches are in use, they are appreciated as reliable time measuring instruments (Swiss Made) in every kind of daily operation.
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Step in vogue with this charming little number. This TLB piece looks like a chic little bag on one side and a Wall Street goddess on the other. The versatility of it comes from its uniquely designed front that has nouveau detailed stitching, a charming flap and a twistee clasp. Available in colours that are as contrasting as your personality and with thoughtfully laid out spaces for all your weekday and weekend essentials.


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Double O Electronic Distributors can be found at Ne Halsey St 9440. The following is offered: Computer Electronics Manufacturers. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Portland there are 15 other Computer Electronics Manufacturers. An overview can be found here.
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|Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill
Angela Eagle: The application registration cardor ARCis issued to asylum seekers and their dependants as an acknowledgement of their application for asylum. The card contains information about the individual asylum seeker, including name, address, nationality, date of birth, photograph and fingerprints, which are digitalised and stored on a computer chip. It contains biometric information that can be read and matched with information recorded about individuals. It therefore establishes identity in a way that is extremely difficult to forge.
Even if it were possible to forge an application registration card that looked the same, our record would not contain the information on fingerprints and individual identities necessary to match it. It is a highly sophisticated system. I hesitate to say that it is foolproof, but the card is far more difficult to forge or counterfeit than the standard acknowledgment letter, which it replaced and which could be photocopied effectively and was subject to widespread fraud. We hope that all asylum seekers will have been issued with these cards by September. We may extend the card to non-asylum seekers for immigration purposes when we do not know an individual's identity and are seeking to establish it.
I am happy to tell the hon. Lady that her amendment is unnecessary. Under section 8 of the Accessories and Abettors Act 1861it may not have been at the forefront of the hon. Lady's mind when she tabled the amendment, though I am surprised that it was not at the forefront of the hon. Member for Woking's mindanyone who aids, abets, counsels or procures the commission of any indictable offence is liable to be tried, indicted and punished as a principal offender. That covers the issues that the hon. Lady raised.
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Angela Watkinson: I take some comfort from the Minister's comments. How to make it as difficult as possible to counterfeit has been carefully considered. I am unfamiliar with the tests that will be used when the cards are presented, but
Angela Eagle: There will be a matching of the fingerprint data on the card with the record that we hold. That and the photograph on the card will confirm who the person is.
Angela Watkinson: I thank the Minister and I have confidence in the system that is being introduced. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Simon Hughes: I beg to move amendment No. 334, in page 61, line 19, leave out subsection (7).
This simple amendment would delete new section 26A(7) of the 1971 Act, which deals with registration cards. The Minister will have expected the point that I want to make.
Obviously, the power will allow the Secretary of State to amend by secondary legislation the definition of ''registration card'' in new section 26A(1), and to make consequential amendments. We all welcome the registration card as a substitute for the voucher system and a new way to ensure that people are within the system. I understand that some of the details will change as technology develops, as might the processing of the details on to the card. Several sources have confirmed that, in their view, proposed new section 26A(7) will permit unlimited variation in the definition of ''registration card''. It could therefore be turned into something significantly different from what the Minister described.
I do not doubt that the Government do not have such a proposal in mind at the moment. The Minister was right to say that the present system was hopeless, as it involves many pieces of paper that appear to have no great statutory or constitutional validity, can be photocopied and do not look as though they are of much importance. It is not a satisfactory system, and I am sure that we have all had constituency experience of it.
The amendment is probing, and is designed to see how we can ensure that the registration card is used only for the purpose currently envisaged, which is by applicants from the moment of application until the determination of their asylum case and the resolution of that application. We do not want registration cards to be more widely used.
Discussion on the subject started in the wider context of the perfectly proper debate on identity cards. Obviously, some of those willing to sign up to a registration card, as I am, may, like me, not want to sign up to an identity card, which deals with much wider issues. Some of us want safeguards, so that the Government do not move by stealth from the registration card to something else without appropriate authority.
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Angela Eagle: The wider debate about identity cards will be facilitated by the consultation document due to be issued before the start of the summer. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will contribute to it in his usual way. I confirm that it is not our intention to turn the applicant registration card into an identity card for everyone by stealth.
The amendment would remove a provision that would allow us by order to extend the use of the card from asylum seekers to other categories of immigration customer, if I can use that phrase. For example, we might give an applicant registration card, after some future evolution of it, to a person who on arrival in the United Kingdom failed to provide a valid passport with a photograph or other document to establish their identity. If we did so, it would be because we wanted them to be able to prove their identity while the work was done, if they were on temporary admission. We might give someone who arrived in the UK with a counterfeit or fraudulently obtained document such a card in future, so that they could establish their identity while that was sorted out.
The amendment would mean that if there were to be such extensions of the use of the card and someone were to counterfeit a card in an extended category, we could not prosecute them for doing so, which seems ludicrous.
I am sure that the hon. Gentleman tabled the amendment so that we could have a discussion about the intentions with respect to the card. We are currently issuing the card to all asylum seekers. We hope to have that done by September, and it is proceeding well. Asylum seekers will then be able to use the card to establish their nationality at the 500 NASS-enabled post offices. They can use it to establish their identity when they pick up their cash allowances, now that vouchers have been abolished.
Several factors make it easier to administer the system by checking on identity in an area where it is often forged. Those advantages could be extended to other immigration situations, and the clause and the order-making power are designed to enable that. However, they are not a backdoor way of introducing ID cards for the 60 million people currently residing in the UK.
Simon Hughes: I am partly reassured by the Minister's remarks. I have one remaining question. The definition of ''registration card'' in new section 26A(1), which is open to change under the provision in subsection (7), is limited by (1)(b), which states that a card is issued
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Angela Eagle: It is limited by virtue of this being an immigration Bill.
Simon Hughes: That is not very reassuring.
Angela Eagle: The hon. Gentleman should be reassured. There is no intention to widen the scope of any measure in the Bill so that it has a general application. This Bill is concerned with immigration, nationality and asylum. When it becomes an Act, it will still involve only those issues. If we were to decide to introduce an ID card in the future, there would have to be legislation for that. No doubt the hon. Gentleman would contribute to the debate on that in his usual way. This is not a backdoor way of introducing a generalised ID card. It can--and we hope that it will-be evolved for use as a method of identification in other immigration contexts. That is why the clause has the flexibility to allow the card to evolve in that way without having to pass further primary legislation. However, if we do evolve the card in that way, there will be further parliamentary scrutiny, because of order-making powers.
Simon Hughes: I appreciate that further scrutiny is ensured by the order-making process. I also understand the Minister's assurance, and I accept that the measure is not intended to be a method of facilitating an ID card. I know about the anticipated consultation paperthere are five weeks until the summer recess, so that is the time we have for it. It would be helpful if the Minister and her officials could examine the wording and table an amendment that said something like, ''issued by the Secretary of State wholly or partly in connection with a claim for asylum or in relation to immigration matters,'' so that the measure would be clearly limited.
I accept that the measure appears in this immigration Bill, but I do not think, although I am not an expert, that that would necessarily limit it. However, I am happy to leave the matter for the time being, and if the Minister will reflect on it, I will too. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Mr. Allan: An issue of concern remains about the development of registration powers. The Minister referred to the way in which the contracts are let. I know, having asked questions about the proposal when it was originally made, that the current system for issuing registration cards to asylum seekers, which as the Minister says has already started, has been carried out by the extension of the terms of an existing contract. The Minister just said that there is a possibility of extending registration to other immigration categories. That would imply that the nature of the contract could be extended by orders of magnitude without parliamentary scrutiny, as my hon. Friend indicated through his amendment. There will be concern if we see the growth of a major new system within the immigration and nationality directorate, which we in Parliament have no ability to scrutinise.
Column Number: 355
There is concern about the new computerised system in the immigration and nationality directorate, which has received critical attention in the past, and I expect that to continue. If there is a major extension, I hope that we will be able to scrutinise it properly in Parliament.
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Marvel to Al Sharpton – We Have the Spider-Man You Were Looking For!
Some spoilers for this Wednesday's Ultimate Fallout #4 follow (and the identity of the new Ultimate Spider-Man). So don't read any further if you don't want to learn the spoilers.
In the first episode of David E. Kelley's Boston Legal, James Spader's character, Alan Shore, is representing a little girl who was turned down for the role of Little Orphan Annie because she was black. The case is not going well when, all of a sudden, Al Sharpton walks in making a dramatic speech. He finishes with:
You talk about racial equality, how we're making progress. The problem with that progress is it's always a day away. Tomorrow, tomorrow-you love that!-because it's always a day away. I'm here to stick out my chin today! Today! Give us an African-American Spider Man! Give us a black that can run faster than a speeding bullet and leap over tall buildings in a single bound! Not tomorrow-today! Today! The sun needs to come out today! Not tomorrow, your Honor! God Almighty! Give the American people a black Orphan Annie. It's just not good enough to say she doesn't look the part.
I thought of this today with the news from USAToday that the new Ultimate Spider-Man will be revealed in this Wednesday's Ultimate Fallout #4.
Read to see the new Ultimate Spider-Man!
Yep, Miles Morales (great name, by the way) is a half-Hispanic/half-African-American kid who is the new Spider-Man.
Smart idea by Marvel. If you're introducing a brand-new character ANYways, you really should be looking to improve the diversity of your comics.
So this is nice news. And Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli is a really nice creative team, so the new Ultimate Spider-Man book should be good, as well.
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Tenerife part 4: the May festivities and the firework wars of Los Realejos
So I can't quite believe it, but this is my last post on my wonderful trip to Tenerife. I've saved the best until last for you, though, our wonderful opportunity to celebrate with the locals at the fabulous Baile de Magos in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is Tenerife's capital and wowzers do they take their festivals seriously. During the May festivities the streets are decorated with flowered crosses and in the evening, everyone dresses up in traditional costume and takes to the streets to celebrate.
We joined in the fun, dressing up as 'Magos' (here we are looking slightly embarrassed):
… and here are the boys, dressed as 'farmers':
Heading out onto the streets, we were somewhat overwhelmed with the sheer numbers of people out celebrating. Families set up tables heaving with food and everyone presses glasses of wine and plates of food upon you as you wander the streets. The atmosphere is incredible – there is laughter, singing and shouting and there are impromptu bands and dances everywhere you look. There are literally THOUSANDS of people:
By 2am we'd lost each other in the crowd and I wandered around enjoying the fun (and sampling all sorts of delicious goodies and wine!)…
…feeling completely secure (and somewhat tiddly), chatting to friendly strangers (who were more than a little amused that a random English woman had joined them, dressed in full costume) even, I seem to recall, joining a family barbecue at one stage… until I finally managed to fight my way through the throng to a policeman who pointed me in the direction of a taxi rank. What an amazing evening.
The next day was May 3rd, the Day of the Cross and time for the traditional rivalry between the 'farmers' vs the 'rich families' in a firework battle that dates back to 1770.
The evening starts with the Procession of the Cross where locals carry the cross from the local church through the local streets. It's an incredibly moving sight – the sheer noise of all the drummers and the brass band, plus the amount of people thronging the street. I loved every minute:
Again, we were welcomed by the locals and we ended up standing with a family, drinking their rather delicious wine on their rooftop as the 'battle' commenced. I assure you I've never seen anything like it: 45 minutes of possibly the most incredible fireworks I've ever seen. My ears rang for hours afterwards!
Finally, it was time to go home to the beautiful Hotel Botanico (one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in) for a last drink with the group before we headed to our stunning (but hardly used!) bedrooms. Here's mine:
The next day, I had a flying visit to the oriental-themed spa for a quick swim in the pool and to watch the beautiful koi carp in the little waterways that surround it (again, utterly gorgeous)…
…before catching my taxi back to the south airport. What an incredible experience. Massive thanks to Visit Tenerife for arranging our trip. I'll be back to see you very soon 🙂


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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS--Less than two weeks before the election, a group of Chicago voters filed a lawsuit against the local Board of Election Commissioners, claiming they are being denied their constitutional right to vote because the polling places are not accessible to them.
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Many runners, either new to the sport or stepping up to longer distances will experience aches and pains in their legs.
Pain is the body's way of letting you know that something is wrong. Listen to your body and if needs be, act on it!
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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
What is it?
Shin splints is the term used to describe a group of lower leg injuries. One specific type of shin pain is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) and is one of the most common causes of exercise related lower leg pain.
The pain of MTSS commonly occurs along the inside of the lower half of the shin bone (the tibia). Long term repetitive sports activities cause excessive stress and strain around the location where the sheath covering the posterior tibialis muscle attaches to the shin bone.
Who does it affect?
As well as athletes, the injury can occur in any physically active persons. On the whole it is usually seen in runners. The injury rate tends to be higher in females.
Other sports in which athletes are most commonly affected usually involve running and jumping i.e. gymnastics, long jumping, basketball and volleyball.
What are the common symptoms?
The most common symptom is pain and tenderness along the inside of the lower half of the shin.
Pain occurs at the beginning of a run but may ease off after a while only to recur at the end of the run.
The pain is made worse by repetitive weight bearing activities.
Some swelling may be felt along the shin.
What should I do if I have medial tibial stress syndrome?
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See a Sports Podiatrist as soon as possible. They will be able to assess and diagnose the problem and advise on the best course of treatment.
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Alter your training to active rest as much as possible, avoiding high impact activities. You can maintain a level of fitness with low impact activities such as cycling and swimming.
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How can it be prevented?
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Mix up the surfaces you train on, softer, off road surfaces will reduce some of the repetitive impact of running.
Make sure any increase in mileage or intensity is gradual – allow your body to adapt to what you are asking it to do.
What can a Sports Podiatrist do?
A common factor found in MTSS is flat or low arched feet. A Sports Podiatrist can assess the alignment of your foot and leg when standing, walking and running, and determine whether the injury is due to faulty foot and/or lower limb biomechanics: In which case you may be advised on the benefits of wearing foot orthotics in your shoes.
Orthotics can improve the position, function and efficiency of the foot, which may help to reduce the stress and pain along the shin caused by MTSS.
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David Allan Pesso
David Allan Pesso has always been a guy on the go. "My parents were a bit nomadic", he says, "and by the time I was 18, I had attended 14 different schools".
He's also a person who believes in taking away something positive from every experience. For example, "All that moving around when I was young taught me how to read people and form relationships", he says, "and that has proved to be instrumental throughout my life".
No matter where he finds himself these days, whether meeting with a client in Italy or turning the soil in his back garden, Pesso says he always tries hard to "be in the moment. I've learnt the importance of being fully aware of what you're doing at any given time and place, and being where you are when you're there".
Likewise, he says he finds inspiration for his creativity in the everyday simple things, be it the architecture of a building or a person sat next to him on a plane. "I'm fortunate in that I have a job I can take with me wherever I go", he says. "We don't really have a distinct division between work, play, family and profession. It's all interconnected, and I believe that's a real asset to both me and my clients".
Pesso combined his studio and home when he and his family moved to South Florida a few years ago, a situation that is working well for him until he finds a suitable commercial space. "I have two kids and two dogs all under the age of nine, so I'm pretty immersed in their world right now", he laughs.
Not that his work doesn't keep him busy. Since he started his career, Pesso has licensed more than 130 original furniture designs in the US and Europe, and currently holds five US design patents: three for a library case goods system and two for seating.
Regardless of what he's designing, Pesso says he's "constantly striving for a clean, reduced geometry without extraneous details. I focus on economies of scale, and my goal is to attain more with less. I think Herman Miller's Celeste lounge seating is a good visual example of what I mean".
Pesso finds great satisfaction in his work and can't imagine doing anything else. "I've been fortunate to have produced a fairly large amount of work in a relatively short time frame", he says. "And I still get the same thrill today when I see one of my pieces out in public as I did the first time it happened".
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2000 Design Journal – Piazza Collection: Loewenstein
1999 IIDA – Quiver Chair: Geiger International
1997 Best of NeoCon – Madison Bench: AGI


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January 1941. "Foggy night in New Bedford, Massachusetts." Medium-format safety negative by Jack Delano. Office of War Information. View full size.
I got eight slugs in me.
One's lead, the rest are bourbon.
I think it's Floyd Thursby....
Jim, if you know for sure that Pat Novak was a parody let me know from where, we've argued about that in our house for years. All I know is that the first time I heard the show, all I could think of was "Gloryosky!! It's the lost adventures of Nick Danger"
(Rocky and Nick in dialogue. As we turn up the microphone, Rocky begins...)
Rocky- That tarnished piece of tin is worthless!
Nick- Worthless?! Ha! Not to Melanie Haber!
Melanie Haber?
You may remember her as... Audrey Farber?
Audrey Farber?
Susan Underhill?
Susan Underhill?
How about... Betty Jo Bialowski!
(thinking) Betty Jo Bialowski! I hadn't heard that name since college. Everyone knew her as Nancy. Then it all came rushing back to me like the hot kiss at the end of a wet fist. It was Pig Night at the Oh Mony Padme Sigma House.
Firesign Theatre rocks.
I think I see Miles Archer's body lying on the sidewalk in the distance.
Heck, "Pat Novak, For Hire" was a send-up of the hard-boiled genre. If only they'd been sponsored by a certain root-beer maker.
I see you haven't lost you delicate sense of humor, Nancy! Brought to you by the makers of Loosener's Castor Oil Flakes and Fantastic Cigarettes. Loosener's for the smile of beauty; Fantastics for the smile of success! Tune in again next week -- same time, same station - when Nick Danger meets The Arab!
I invite all Nick Danger fans to check out "Pat Novak, For Hire" - a short lived 1949 radio series starring Jack Webb, available in all the usual 'net places.
I'm convinced the Firesign boys listened to "Novak" while writing the Nick Danger script, it's a hilarious (intentionally or not) sendup of the hardboiled genre.
I came to slumped over in the front seat of my own car, lying in a pool of cheap rotgut. I had a head full of ideas that were driving me insane, and a mouthful of cotton candy ...
"Ya want some more cotton candy, Danger? It might sober you up!"
"It had been snowing ever since the top of the page, and I had to shake the cornstarch off my mukluks."
[looks back at office door to check]
Scene: Fleshy woman leaning against lamppost holding unlit cigarette.
Woman: Hi, Sailor.
Sailor: Hi, Mom.
...you'd be home now!
Exposure and depth of field are to perfection for the mood.
I'm shakin' the dust of this crummy little town off my feet and I'm gonna see the world. Italy, Greece, the Parthenon, the Colosseum. Then, I'm comin' back here to go to college and see what they know. And then I'm gonna build things. I'm gonna build airfields, I'm gonna build skyscrapers a hundred stories high, I'm gonna build bridges a mile long...
The OWI was not created until June of 1942, some six months after the Pearl Harbor attack. If Delano worked for OWI when he took this terrific atmospheric photo, it would have to be in 1942 or later.
[It's 1941. The FSA and RA photos, upon the demise of the Farm Security and Resettlement administrations, were transferred to the Office of War Information, and are credited to the OWI by the Library of Congress. - Dave]
Brought to you Loosener's Caster Oil Flakes.
At Drucker and fourth, he turns right.
At Fourth and Drucker, he turns left.
He cuts across McArthur Park and walks into a big stone building.
(Ouch! my nose!)
you and me, we're goin' places, see! Let me just light this cigarette, and then ...
It ain't Los Angeles, but let's see how many Firesign Theatre fans are out there:
He walks again by night. Out of the fog, into the smog. Relentlessly ... ruthlessly ... (I wonder where Ruth is) doggedly ... (rowr rowr rar) toward his weekly meeting with ... the unknown.


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No. 4 Tennessee downs Kentucky
Top 25: No. 19 Florida State edges Virginia
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Shekinna Stricklen scored 20 points and Tennessee overcame major turnover trouble to beat Kentucky 73-67 on Monday night.
The Lady Vols (22-2, 10-0 Southeastern Conference) won their 13th in a row despite turning it over 24 times in the face of the Wildcats' relentless pressure.
Meighan Simmons added 15 points for Tennessee, including the clinching free throws with 14.5 seconds left.
Victoria Dunlap led Kentucky (18-5, 7-3) with 20 points and A'dia Mathies added 18 points, but the undersized Wildcats were no match inside for the bigger Lady Vols once Tennessee gained its composure late in the second half.
Kentucky took a 59-58 lead with 6:10 remaining but Tennessee went on an 8-2 run fueled by a pair of baskets from Kamiko Williams and held on.
No. 13 North Carolina 62, No. 5 Duke 60 -- Box Score
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Waltiea Rolle had the go-ahead three-point play with 3:20 left and blocked Chelsea Gray's shot on the final play to help No. 13 North Carolina beat No. 5 Duke.
Italee Lucas scored 17 points to lead the Tar Heels (21-3, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who fought through a tough and often ugly rivalry game before holding on to win in a thrilling finish.
Gray had a season-high 20 points to lead the Blue Devils (21-2, 7-1) and had a chance to tie the game after rebounding a missed jumper from Tierra Ruffin-Pratt with about 6 seconds left. She raced upcourt and tried to force up a driving layup, but the 6-foot-6 Rolle was waiting to block it away.
The horn sounded a split second later, leaving a dejected Gray sitting on the baseline while Rolle and the Tar Heels began their oncourt celebration.
No. 19 Florida State 78, Virginia 74 -- Box Score
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Cierra Bravard scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Florida State withstood a furious rally to beat Virginia.
The Seminoles (19-5, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), coming off a nine-point home loss against No. 13 North Carolina, led 39-32 at halftime and used a 14-4 burst to open the second half to seemingly take command until Virginia made a frenetic push to make it close.
Virginia (13-12, 2-7) used a 21-7 run to close to within 74-72 on Ariana Moorer's layup with 47 seconds left, then stole the inbounds pass, but Paulish Kellam was called for traveling while driving to the basket and Natasha Howard scored at the other end.
After another basket by Virginia's Ataira Frankling with 5 seconds left against made it a two-point game, Bravard hit a pair of free throws with 3.9 seconds to play to clinch it.
Franklin led Virginia with 16 points and China Crosby had 14.


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It's not just banks that are raising prices after changes to the rates that merchants pay to accept debit cards — on Thursday, Coinstar Inc.'s Redbox DVD rental service said debit fees are driving its prices up by 20 cents a day.
Operators of cashless vending machines and kiosks are scrambling to find relief from new debit-interchange rates, some of which are significantly higher than what they typically paid previously and may wipe out much of their profits, observers say.
"This is the first time in eight years Redbox has raised our daily DVD rental price," the company said on its website. "The price change is based on an increase in operating costs, including higher debit card fees that went into effect October 1."
Others, interviewed in early October, expressed the same frustration.
New Federal Reserve rules that limit debit interchange to 21 cents plus a few cents to cover fraud and other costs for large issuers could triple transaction costs for many in the cashless unattended payments sector, which consists primarily of small-ticket transactions, Dan Mathews, executive director of the Chicago-based National Automatic Merchandising Association, said.
"This is causing a lot of pain among our operators, who are flooding us with questions, and we don't know what to tell them," Mathews said.
Visa Inc., MasterCard Inc. and various payment-processing firms in late September said they would exercise a new interchange fee on small-ticket purchases, including those made in vending machines and kiosks where the vast majority of transactions are less than $2, industry observers said.
Under the new debit rates from both card networks, the vending machine operators' debit interchange rate applied to purchases initiated with cards from large issuers on Oct. 1 changed to 0.5% of the sale plus 22 cents from 1.55% plus 4 cents, according to USA Technologies Inc., one of the nation's largest cashless vending machine operators.
In that scenario, the transaction cost on a $2 transaction would be about 22 cents, compared with about 7 cents under the previous rate, the company said.
The discount rate, of which interchange is just a part, varies for cashless vending machine operators because of differences in acquiring banks and processors. But the vast majority of cashless vending machine operators will be affected by the new fees, Mathews said.
USA Technologies has been in discussions with Visa and with its payment processer about the new debit fees, David DeMedio, chief financial officer of the Malvern, Pa., said in early October. At the time, he said it is too early to predict what might emerge,
Some 83% of USA Technologies' cashless vending machine transactions are initiated with debit cards, and about 70% of those cards are from large banks that fall under the Fed's new debit interchange rates, he said.
Apriva LLC, a Scottsdale, Ariz., wireless-payments technology company that offers cashless-payment services to the vending industry, also has been negotiating with the payment card networks, financial institutions and processors to find a better approach to handling the new debit-interchange rates, Rinaldo Spinella, Apriva executive vice president for unattended payments, said early this month.
Spinella did not disclose the direction of Apriva's discussions with other card-industry players, but he noted that the privately held company continues to offer special transaction pricing to vending machine operators that adopt its contactless payment technology, as part of a program it established in 2009 with Visa.
Under that program, vending machine operators may continue to receive the older, lower debit-interchange pricing, although Spinella declined to specify that exact rate.
"Any operator that wants to add contactless payment technology through us can continue to take advantage of the prior standard debit interchange rate," he said, noting that its deal with Visa is set to continue through the end of this year.
MasterCard declined to comment specifically on how new debit interchange rates may affect vending machine operators, but a spokesperson said via email the company plans to operate within the debit interchange rates imposed by Congress and the Fed and will "continuously assess the evolving landscape." Visa declined to comment.


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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer as friends and families gather together for picnics and fun. It's a time to shake off the blahs of cooler weather and to enjoy the warm afternoons of late May as we anticipate a joyful summer with our loved ones.
All of these are wonderful things to celebrate, but we should also take time to reflect on the real reason for Memorial Day – to remember and honor those who have sacrificially given their lives in service to our country.
I'll admit, I get caught up in the joy of the three-day weekend, and I don't take as much time to reflect on the true meaning of this national holiday as I should. So what can we do this year to help ourselves and others make Memorial Day more meaningful and to revive the traditional observance of it?
Perhaps you could wear a red poppy flower. Although you may not be familiar with this custom, wearing a red poppy is a long-standing Memorial Day tradition.
It all started with a woman named Moina Belle Michael, who was so inspired by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae's 1915 poem "In Flanders Fields" that she wrote a poem of her own in 1918 called "We Shall Keep the Faith." She pledged to not forget the sacrifices of those who had lost their lives in war as well as those who were surviving veterans.
She started a campaign to wear red silk poppies, the flowers from "In Flanders Fields," which quickly spread to over 50 countries. Disabled veterans made silk poppies, and the profits went to the rehabilitation of veterans as well as to help provide for their dependents. The red poppy became a symbol of support for veterans. When she died in 1944, over two hundred million dollars had been raised for the cause to which Moina had devoted her life.
So this Memorial Day, wear a red poppy. And when someone asks you about it, you can tell them the story of Moina Belle Michael and how one woman made such a difference in so many lives. It's a wonderful way to help remind people of the true meaning of Memorial Day.
And be sure to take a moment out of your weekend and pray for our military troops, and for the families who have lost their loved ones.
Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields,
Sleep sweet – to rise anew!
We caught the torch you threw
And holding high, we keep the Faith
With All who died.
We cherish, too, the poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led;
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies,
But lends a lustre to the red
Of the flower that blooms above the dead
In Flanders Fields.
And now the Torch and Poppy Red
We wear in honor of our dead.
Fear not that ye have died for naught;
We'll teach the lesson that ye wrought
In Flanders Fields.
From the poem "We Shall Keep the Faith" by Moina Belle Michael.
As a way of saying thank you to military families, we invite all who are serving, or have served in the Armed Forces and their families to join CRISTA Camps and Spirit 105.3 for a free, fun day of food, games, and boating at Island Lake Camp in Poulsbo. Monday May 27 from 11am-7pm. Click here for more info.
Remembering our brave troops,