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Q: await does not wait until the file download finish in Flutter In my app I download the image from URL then save it in local directory. Then next iteration / next app run, the app will just fetch it from local directory.
I download a file from URL like this:
Future<Uint8List> getImageFromCloud(String url) async {

   final response = await Client().get(url);

   return response.bodyBytes;
}

Then I saved the downloaded bytes into a file like this:
 static Future<File> saveFileAsBytes(Uint8List bytes, String path, String filename) async {
    // Getting App's local directory
    final Directory localRootDirectory = await getApplicationDocumentsDirectory();

    final String filePath = p.join(localRootDirectory.path, path, filename);

    final file = await File(filePath).create(recursive: true);

    final imageFile = await file.writeAsBytes(bytes);

    return imageFile;
  }

The page state is handled by a bloc like this:
Stream<PageState> initializeBloc(String url) async* {
   final bytes = await getImageFromCloud(url);
   final imageFile = await saveFileAsBytes(bytes, path, filename);

   yield PageReadyState(imageFile);

}

Later in the page's code we use the imageFile for CircleAvatar like this:

Widget onPageReadyState(PageReadyState state) {

// -- Some code

   CircleAvatar(
      backgroundImage: FileImage(state.imageFile),
   );

// -- Some code

}

@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) =>
   BlocBuilder<PageBloc, PageState>(builder: (context, state) {

      if (state is PageUninitializedState) {
        return onPageUninitializedState();
      } else if (state is PageReadyState) {
        return onPageReadyState(state);
      } else return onLoadingPage();
}

But this always crash with Exception: Invalid image data.
This is strange because the bloc has waited for the process of download and writing the file locally to finish before yielding the PageReadyState state.
Then I found out that the file size being returned from getImageFromCloud is not its full size (in one of the case it was 106 while the full file size is 21480). Consequently caused the crash with the CircleAvatar.
Then I run the app the second time and this time I read the same file from local (because it was downloaded on the first run), and the file exist with its full size. This means that the first time it downloads the file, the download was still on going in the background when the function returns the File object to the CircleAvatar, even when I have used the await keyword here. And of course the second time, the file already exist in local directory and thus no crash.
I hope the explanation is clear.
So do you know what am I missing here? Why the await does not wait for the whole file to be done downloading before returning from the function?
Note: tested with different image files with different size, it always return the file with size 106 at first download

A: static Future<File> saveFileAsBytes(Uint8List bytes, String path, String filename) async {
    // Getting App's local directory
    final Directory localRootDirectory = await getApplicationDocumentsDirectory();

    final String filePath = p.join(localRootDirectory.path, path, filename);

    final file = await File(filePath).createSync(recursive: true);

    final imageFile = await file.writeAsBytes(bytes);

    return imageFile;
  }

try createSync instead of create

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Product Highlights > TE Connectivity ALCOSWITCH Switches
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TE Connectivity offers a comprehensive range of switches that are cost-effective, reliable, and can enhance productivity. A DIP switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. Rocker switches are an electrical switch that rocks back and forth and is actuated by a paddle, standard rocker, or dual rocker. A pushbutton switch is a non-latching or momentary switch that causes a temporary change of current in an electrical circuit when the button is pressed. A snap action switch is a mechanical switch that sends a rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. High-performance switches are designed to withstand extreme shock, vibration, temperature, and altitude. You can use our switches in production lines, robotics, control panels, motion control systems, lighting, building systems, HVAC, appliances, and an array of safety-critical applications. We also offer an extensive range of accessories, including knobs, caps, boot seals, and respective hardware.
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A dual in-line package (DIP) switch is a manual electronic package that is composed of a series of tiny switches. It has a rectangular casing and two parallel rows of connecting terminals. Common DIP switch features include tape and reel packaging, imprinted markings, CE and CSA certifications, UL listed, dustproof, and waterproof or weather resistant. A DIP switch can be normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), or three stages. Types of DIP switches include a slide actuator, which can be configured to have raised or recessed slides; a rocker switch, which can be configured to have raised or recessed rockers; and a piano switch, which is a side-actuated lever that has "keys" to push down to actuate. We offer a wide variety of surface mount and through hole DIP switches. With a variety of actuator styles and sizes, these switches can be used in a range of applications. Our DIP switches range in position sizes from 1 to 12, with the capability of adding our end stackable switches to address customer needs. DIP switches are normally found on motherboards, expansion cards, and auxiliary cards, and are often used to hold configuration settings on computers and peripherals like circuit boards and modems.
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A slide switch is a mechanical switch that slides from the open (off) position to the closed (on) position and allows control of a circuit's current flow without having to manually splice or cut wire. A slide switch is a maintained-contact switch in which the switch stays in one state until it's actuated into a new state, where it remains until it's actuated again. Its sizes are subminiature, miniature, and standard. A slide switch is best used to control current flow in small projects. There are many terminal types for slide switches, including feed-through style, wire leads, solder terminals, screw terminals, quick connect or blade terminals, surface mount technology, and panel mount switches. The handle of the switch is either raised or flushed, depending on the actuator type. Whether to choose a flush or raised switch depends on the intended application of the switch. We offer a large variety of different slide switches with multiple configurations and sizes. TE's slide switches come surface mounted or through hole mounted and are available in different angles to give the customer ease of use. Slide switch features include pilot lights, illuminated switches, wiping contacts, and time delays.
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A switch knob is a control knob that is used to control or adjust electronic or electrical devices and fits many types of rotary switches, encoders, and shafts. Once a knob is connected to a switch, the knob typically works in a counterclockwise rotation to produce increased input. These switches often have ridges or contours on the sides for grip and ease of use. Most switch knobs are made from metal, plastic, or rubber. Switch knobs usually have a fixed "off" position, rather than a separate on/off switch, at the origin of movement in which the knob actuates the switch, shutting down whatever behavior is being controlled. We offer a wide range of switch accessories to address the customer's needs. TE switch knob accessories come in a range of material finishes and sizes. This gives the customers the ease of easily finding a solution to address their needs. Switch knobs are found in many applications, including industrial machinery, household appliances, musical instruments, thermometers, and amplifiers.
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Home » The Canadian Press » Veteran Defensive Back Johnson Signs One-Day Contract with Blue Bombers
Veteran Defensive Back Johnson Signs One-Day Contract with Blue Bombers
March 3, 2020 10:56 AM | The Canadian Press
Saskatchewan Roughriders' Jovon Johnson (2) is seen during warmups before a CFL game against the Ottawa Redblacks in Ottawa on June 21, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
WINNIPEG — Veteran defensive back Jovon Johnson signed a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday to retire as a member of the CFL club.
Johnson, 36, spent six of his 12 CFL seasons with Winnipeg (2008-13). During that time, Johnson was twice a CFL all-star and in 2011 captured the league's outstanding defensive player award, becoming the first defensive back to do so.
Johnson also spent time with the Ottawa Redblacks (2014-15), Montreal Alouettes (2016-17) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (2017-18). Currently he's the defensive co-ordinator and defensive backs coach at Defiance College in Ohio.
"Winnipeg will always be my second home," Johnson said in a statement. "My professional career grew up there.
"I have so many memories to share, so many tears shed, so many friends who are now family, fans who are still actively a part of my life. As I close this chapter of my career I will always be forever grateful to the city of Winnipeg, the fans, my coaches that I had the pleasure to play for, management, support staff, everyone apart of the organization, thank you!"
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Desiree's Place > General > Meet the Green Eyed Doll
Meet the Green Eyed Doll
Romance author Jerrie Alexander brings you a story that keeps you glued to the pages.
Catherine McCoy has been on the move for a year. Hiding the secret and guilt in her heart, she expects her stay in small-town Texas to be brief. Her plan changes after she meets Sheriff Matt Ballard, who ignites a flame of passion she thought lost forever. Matt has scars of his own. He left the big city after an undercover operation went bad. Now, he hunts for a serial killer who paints his victims like porcelain dolls. Catherine becomes a safe haven for him. Two tortured souls finding comfort in each other's arms—until he uncovers her secret, and their bond of trust is broken. When Catherine disappears, Matt races to find her, fearing the murderer has found his next green-eyed doll. But the killer has a surprise coming. Catherine will fight to the death before she'll be a victim. Will her determination be enough?
Catherine's engine groaned. Turned over once, then nothing. She tried again. Again, nothing. She rested her head on the steering wheel to indulge in a minute of self-pity. Her car door opened, scaring the crap out of her.
"Something wrong?" The sheriff crouched and put his hand on her arm.
"No. Everything's fine." His touch was surprisingly gentle for a man with such a large hand. Warmth rolled under her skin and across her chest. Confused, she pulled away from him.
His head tilted as if to get a better view. "You were collapsed across the steering wheel."
"It's nothing." Damn, she wasn't weak or needy. Yet every time he showed up, she needed help. "Sheriff, I'm fine."
He removed his hat and rubbed his forehead. "Think you could call me Matt?"
"Matt," she said his name softly, letting it rest on her tongue for a second. "I'm Catherine."
The tension in the air eased when both their stomachs growled in harmony.
"Look, we got off to a rocky start. How about I buy you a late supper?"
She hesitated. Making friends with the sheriff went against her good judgment.
"You'll be safe with me. Off duty or on, I'm one of the good guys. I promise."
His full smile transformed his handsome face to beautiful. Catherine couldn't remember the last time she'd eaten a meal sitting across from a member of the opposite sex. His offer made her want to forget the crisis of the hour. A car that wouldn't start.
He stood and extended his hand. "We'll grab a bite, and I'll bring you right back."
Defying all logic, she laid her palm against his. "I haven't eaten since morning." His grip was strong and warm. Before she had time to rethink her decision, he'd tucked her in his car and was buckling up his seat belt.
"Nothing's open this time of night except the truck stop, but the food is good."
"Truck drivers always know where to eat." She looked around inside the cruiser and remembered a past and unpleasant ride in one. "What happens if you get a call, and I'm in the car with you?"
"If there's a shootout at the OK Corral, I'll leave you somewhere safe and come back later." He tossed her a smile. "The chances of that happening are slim."
So he had a sense of humor. How would he handle a more serious question? "Marty and some of the customers were talking about a missing woman. That sort of thing doesn't happen a lot, does it?"
"No. And we're doing everything we can to find her."
His words sounded thick with concern, and his sharp jaw was set with determination. For some reason, she believed the statement came from his heart.
"Is that why you're out late?"
"No. I live close by, and none of my deputies were in the area."
"I get it. You can't talk about the case."
"I can tell you every available resource is working the case. And she's never far from my mind. Will that do?"
"Now you sound like you're reading a press release."
He laughed a hollow sound. "That did sound rehearsed. But it's the truth."
His mood had shifted. The tone of his voice was solid yet warm with worry when he spoke of the missing woman.
A slight musky, woodsy scent filled the car and her senses. Her stomach fluttered. Not butterfly wings, Mallard ducks. She couldn't remember the last time a man had made her nervous.
"Hello?" His voice pulled her attention back. "You drifted off. Keep that up, and you'll give me an inferiority complex."
"Sorry." Her cheeks heated, making her grateful for the darkness. She'd forgotten how to make small talk with a man.
A student of creative writing in her youth, Jerrie set aside her passion when life presented her with a John Wayne husband and a wonderful daughter. A career in logistics offered her the opportunity to travel to many beautiful locations in America, and she revisits them in her romantic suspense novels.
She writes alpha males and kick-ass women who weave their way through death and fear to emerge stronger because of, and on occasion in spite of, their love for each other. If they're strong enough, they live happily everafter.
Jerrie is the author of The Lost and Found, Inc. series, Hell or High Water, Cold Day in Hell, No Chance in Hell. Her new series Killer Affections, Till Justice is Served released in Oct 2014. Her single titles are, The Green-Eyed Doll, The Last Execution, and Someone to Watch Over Me. Jerrie is currently working on No Greater Hell.
Social media links:
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Great book, great prize. The eyes of Love rocks.
Jerrie Alexander	on February 15, 2015 at 8:05 am
Good morning! Desiree, thank you for having me over today! I appreciate your support.
Kym Roberts	on February 15, 2015 at 8:51 am
Great excerpt! I love this book! It's no wonder it won so many awards. Jerrie does her research and it shows! Thanks for sharing, I may have to read it again;)
Hey, Kym! Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. 😛
Rachael Slate	on February 15, 2015 at 10:19 am
Love this excerpt! Can't wait to read more 🙂
Jerrie Alexander	on February 15, 2015 at 11:17 am
Hi Rachael! Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.
Jpress	on February 15, 2015 at 11:19 am
Love this and the new cover
Jerrie Alexander	on February 15, 2015 at 12:07 pm
Thank you! I'm really pleased with the new cover.
Renee Ann	on February 15, 2015 at 10:30 pm
Jerrie, What a great excerpt! 😀
Renne Ann, thank you! And thanks for stopping by.


I've written several eBooks on various subjects, all of which are self published on Amazon.
Shoestring traveller – Top 5 best seller.
How to be a DJ "From bedroom to superstar" – Top 5 bestseller.
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Q: extract distinct member names with their count I need to extract distinct member names with their count of referrals they have produced. Below is my table. I am using MySQL
Mmeber_ID----MemberName------ReferralTo---
---  1  --------  Mike -------- Mitchell ------
---  2  --------  Mike ---------Jack ----
---  3  --------  Jill -------- Ricky ------
---  4  --------  John -------- Scott ------

The output i am looking for is as under;
MemberName------ReferralCount---
Mike -------- 2 ------
Jill -------- 1 ------
John -------- 1 ------

I have tried the following but i can't seem to find the solution passed it.
Any help will be appreciated;
SELECT DISTINCT(MemberName), COUNT(MemberName)
AS member
FROM responses
WHERE MemberName='Mike'

Which only gives me Mike's result with its count. How can i get the results of the entire member's list?
Should this be solved using a nested query?

A: You are looking for grouping. Try the following query:
SELECT MemberName, Count(MemberName) as ReferralCount
FROM responses
GROUP BY MemberName;

A: In order to use COUNT and similar aggregate functions, you must indicate a grouping. In this case, you want the count for each MemberName, so you must add the line: GROUP BY MemberName.
The query, then, is:
SELECT MemberName, COUNT(ReferralTo) as ReferralCount
FROM responses
GROUP BY MemberName


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Victoria Beckham Receives Her OBE From Prince William
The former Spice Girl has been honored for her services to the fashion industry.
Apr 19 2017, 9:55 am EDT
Victoria Beckham has a lot to celebrate this week. A day after her 43rd birthday, the fashion designer has received her OBE from Prince William in the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
The former Spice Girl was recognized for her services to the fashion industry and her charity work across her 17-year career. She was joined by her husband David, who was made an OBE back in 2003, and her parents, the BBC reports.
Speaking after the presentation, Victoria said she was "honored" and "humbled" to be awarded the prestigious title.
"It was an absolute pleasure to be at Buckingham Palace today. I'm proud to be British, honored and humbled to receive my OBE from the Duke of Cambridge.
"If you dream big and work hard you can accomplish great things.
"I'm so happy to share this very special occasion with my parents and husband; without their love and support, none of this would be possible."
This isn't the first time the British-born fashion star, who became famous as 'Posh Spice' in the 90s, has been honored for her contributions to the industry in recent years.
Following her Spice Girls days, she launched her debut collection at New York Fashion Week in 2008. Thanks to her ever popular designs, which have been worn by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet and Eva Longoria, she went on to win the Best Brand prize at the British Fashion Awards in both 2011 and 2014.
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Av's mom found this necklace at a local art festival last month, and when she saw that the artist had a design with my favorite president, she got it for me! It's made my Kem Alexander, who has a website called "uncommon concrete". Besides these very-different jewelry pieces, she makes all kinds of extraordinary concrete bowls, eggs, and other pieces.
Av and I were talking the other day about degrees – his bachelor's degree from UVA is 'religious studies'. Now, I would have never done that, because I would have thought to myself "gosh, you never open the want ads in the newspaper and see that someone wants to hire a person with a religious studies degree!". But you know what? It was the perfect thing for him, and it's from him following his own thoughts, instead of trying to be so practical like I was trying to be, that he wound up having his own business at the age of 20 or 21.
When I was a Junior in college, I went to my co-op office to see if they could get me an internship somewhere, because the last thing I wanted was to graduate and not be able to say that I had any kind of professional experience. I was really-really lucky and got a job as…more or less a file clerk…and my manager and I just really clicked. She promoted me and promoted me so that by the time I graduated, I had a terrific resume. But the person in that department that taught me the most didn't have a business degree at all – he had a degree in Forestry. Forestry Management or something like that! He was just terrific and blew everybody away…so I guess I shouldn't have worried so much about my degree!
…and you know what? I am sure – absolutely sure – that I would have still met Av and married him if I had done that. Absolutely sure that we would have still met and fallen in love and had Shug. No doubt about it. That makes me feel good.
It will take months & months to put it all together, but it's perfect because it's also something that Shug can be a part of, so he can stay with me all day, just like now.
I'm not ready to say it out loud. Yet.
But there's something new that I want to do. And it's something wonderful.


After last summer's locally-produced magic variety package Impossible comes an Australian-born but already internationally franchised show, The Illusionists, for its first West End run. It opens here contemporaneously with its second consecutive Christmas run on Broadway, while other editions are also opening in Dubai and Mexico.
A little of this sort of thing can go a long way, and they've pulled off a sleight of hand of their own to make acts who offer alternately impressive and routine variety turns go the distance, so to speak, together. The result is a bit more than the sum of its individual parts, which is a kind of magic itself.
Several of them involve card or paper tricks, including the masterful Den Den who has blank cards take on images before your eyes or transform themselves into other objects, and Britain's Got Talent runner-up Jamie Raven who reconstitutes torn-up newspapers to make them whole again. There's proper physical daring with crossbow artist Ben Blaque who shoots an apple off his own head, and escapologist Andrew Basso who escapes from chains while submerged in a transparent underwater tank. A collective mind-reading of the audience by Colin Cloud has an impressive Derren Brown kind of pay-off, though Brown builds his act across a full-evening time frame. David Williamson introduces a pantomime-style routine of engaging four kids from the audience which is genuinely delightful.
All of this is played out against an electronic rock 'n' roll soundtrack, played live by musicians stationed in the stage-side boxes, that lends the evening a slightly ersatz flavour, like a revival of Jesus Christ Superstar without the good tunes. It's clearly aiming to be Las Vegas glitzy, with regulation glamour dancers also provided, but ends up sometimes feeling a bit end-of-the-pier.


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Whitefield Academy defends decision to expel student after picture of rainbow sweater, birthday cake
Kayla Kenney's mother says they were celebrating 15th birthday
By Sara Rivest | January 15, 2020 at 5:25 PM CST - Updated January 16 at 11:49 AM
The private school claims the picture is the latest in two years' worth of "lifestyle violations". (Source: WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Whitefield Academy is defending its decision to expel freshman student Kayla Kenney after a photo of the teen surfaced on social media showing her wearing a rainbow sweater with a colorful birthday cake.
Since WAVE 3 News first reported the story Monday, the story has received national attention and the school has been inundated with negative feedback online.
As WAVE 3 News reported in the original story, Kenney did commit other "lifestyle violations" at school. Her mother, Kimberly Alford, said Kenney previously got in trouble for using a vape.
Alford said she believes the school is jumping to conclusions, and said her 15-year-old daughter wasn't trying to make a statement about gay rights.
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"It was a happy moment," Alford said. "We were celebrating her 15th birthday. The day God gave me her. Not supporting any sexuality or anything like that."
In an e-mail from Head of School Dr. Bruce Jacobson, the school leader stated that the social media post was the final straw for the freshman.
In addition to the expulsion letter, Alford provided WAVE 3 News with the following e-mail from Dr. Jacobson:
To the Parents of Kayla Kenney,
We are sorry to inform you that due to a continued breach of our school policies and expectations, Kayla is being dismissed from Whitefield Academy, effective today, January 6, 2020. Please see the attached letter which serves as the official notice.
The WA Administration has been made aware of a recent picture, posted on social media, which demonstrates a posture of morality and cultural acceptance contrary to that of Whitefield Academy's beliefs (see the attached picture). Per our in-person meeting on October 17, 2019, we made it clear that any further promotion, celebration, or any other actions and attitudes that are counter to Whitefield's philosophy would not be tolerated. As a result, we regret to inform you that Kayla is being dismissed from the school, effective immediately.
Please contact the High School Secretary Lori Fryling with any questions regarding Kayla's records and transcripts.
B. A. Jacobson, Ed.D, Ed.S
Whitefield Academy
WAVE 3 News made numerous requests to Whitefield officials to go on camera and tell their side of the story. They have not responded to those requests or offered answers to any of WAVE 3 News' follow-up questions.
After the original story aired Monday, a spokesperson for Whitefield responded with this statement:
Thank you for reaching out to Whitefield Academy. Please see below for a statement regarding your recent media story:
"Inaccurate media reports are circling stating that the student in question was expelled from our school solely for a social media post. In fact, she has unfortunately violated our student code of conduct numerous times over the past two years. In the fall, we met with the student to give her a final chance to begin to adhere to our code of conduct. Unfortunately, she did not live up to the agreement, and therefore, has been expelled.
"Whitefield Academy is a Christian-based school with a 43-year history of educating students in a learning environment informed by our shared Christian values. All parents who enroll their children in our private school know up front that we ask the students to adhere to a lifestyle informed by our Christian beliefs. There are numerous school options in our community for students who do not wish to attend a Christian-based school, and we wish our former student all the best as she finds a learning environment that is right for her.
"Whitefield Academy is accredited by ACSI/AdvancEd and a member of the Non Public School Commission of Kentucky, and therefore we meet all Kentucky regulations and laws. Our code of conduct is on pare with other private Christian schools in our area. It is unfortunate that one of the student's parents chose to post internal family matters on social media, and we hope our former student is not adversely affected by what her parents chose to make public about her situation."
Kenney is now attending a public school.
"I just hope that this does not change people's opinion of who god is. I don't want my daughter to be under such scrutiny or judgement," said Alford.
Since Kenney's story aired, Alford said the family has received an outpouring of support. Several other private schools have offered to waive her tuition. Ellen Jovin, of the Grammar Table, travels the country to teach writing. She reached out to offer free tutoring remotely.
"It made me feel sad for Kayla that she was not experiencing that level of inclusion that I've felt everywhere I've gone all of the country, and so I just wanted to make sure she knew that people have her back," Jovin said.
Sara Rivest
Sara Rivest joined the WAVE 3 News team in January 2018.
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In the article, "An Overview of Taking Credit Cards", I mentioned a "gateway". Here I will go into more details on gateways.
A gateway is the link between your client's e-commerce store and their credit card processor. They don't have to have a gateway to take credit cards on-line. Instead they can manually take credit card order info from their e-commerce store and input the information themselves. However, unless they have a very low volume store, they will find the hassle of re-inputting the info and the chances of making mistakes makes the extra fees of a gateway seem reasonable. If they aren't sure, they can start without the gateway and add it later.
Clients ask me who I recommend for a gateway service. I like Authorize.Net. I have been using them for quite a while and know they are solid and reputable. I've used others with mixed results. For that reason, I became a partner with Authorize.net to make it easier to sign up clients. You can go to Authorize.Net's Site for prices and more info. You don't need to be a HomeBasedWeb or Blarneystone client to use get my pricing at Authorize.Net.
One added note when setting your client up — they will need to get a merchant account before getting the gateway since the gateway will be asking for merchant account number and other info from the credit card processor.
Use the comments section below for any questions or comments.
Gateway plays an important part in entire eCommerce transaction, so here it is of very much necessary to procure one reliable gateway solution.


Life sciences organisations are tasked with an important mission: developing products and services that improve our lives. For these organisations, delivery of information about the product is just as important as the product itself. It's impossible to overstate both the volume and complexity of content that is involved in bringing a new drug to market. Getting it wrong can impact patient safety, time-to-market and often results in regulatory penalties and a lasting negative impact on your brand.
With Quark XML Author, an add-in to Microsoft Word, life sciences organisations can take the easy path to XML implementation by allowing authors to create reusable Smart Content components in the familiar Word environment. This Smart Content can then automatically be reused in multiple documents, assembled into publications, and dynamically published with Quark Publishing Platform into multiple types of media with minimal training and disruption.
As well as serving the life sciences market directly with solutions, Quark also has a longstanding partnership with Glemser Technologies. Glemser develops industry-leading IT solutions and services essential to life science companies throughout North America and Europe. Our joint solutions cover areas such as clinical labelling and test specification management.


What to do when you are stressed!
How often do we wish our stress away? As soon as our discomfort meters begin to rise we often run straight back to our comfort zone! However a certain amount of stress and tension is a natural part of life and essential for our growth and awakening.
Just like the transformation of the caterpillar to the butterfly. The caterpillar requires the tension of the struggle out of the cocoon in order to sufficiently develop it's wings. If it is helped out of the cocoon too early it's wings are too weak for it to fly!
You too require a small amount of stress in your life to fully soar as the awesome human being that you are! However a small amount of stress can quickly become a raging ball of stress if we keep pouring fuel on it and don't take a breath! Ouch!
Stress is not the problem, they way we respond to it is.
After many years of working as a therapist with people facing high levels of stress, I have discovered that stress is an alarm bell for transformation. If we have the courage and wisdom to listen to it we can use our stress to transform our lives.
I am currently putting together an online stress management program that is designed to walk you, step by glorious step, from stress to serenity. It is filled to the brim with juicy interviews with hand picked experts, meditation exercises, a packed toolbox of de-stress tools and profound new perspectives to have you exhaling with relief! Ahh the serenity! In fact I'm off to Bali in September to work on it... and to have some chillax de-stress time myself! I'm very excited to share it with you, so stay tuned for the launch dates later in the year!
In the meantime the following are my 5 quick tips to master stress.
Self Care – Allow high levels of stress to be the alarm bell for increased nourishment. Ding ding ding! Rather than complain that you are stressed. Use the discomfort in your body and mind as a prompt to stop, listen and make change. Balance the stress levels with the self care activities that you know will nourish and relax you. Eat well, exercise daily, meditate, express yourself, write, dance, sing, paint, have a long bath, get a massage, spend time in nature, book a weekend away or a holiday. High levels of stress is the alarm bell to increase the amount of self care in your life!
Spaciousness – An increase in pressure requires an increase in space, so use the stress alarm to create more space in your day. Make appointments with yourself to look after you. Book it into your diary and make yourself a priority. Delegate some tasks to others to free up your time. Allow children and work colleagues to do tasks for themselves that they are capable of. Give yourself one minute to breathe and just 'be' in between your 'doing' tasks. Clear out the clutter in your home, office and life in general so that it is simplified and filled with only people, activities and objects that are of high value to you. Meditate and create some space in your mind!
Support- There are often many people around you who can also support you in stressful times. Ask for help. Your community are your tribe who are there to help lighten the load. There is also a whole variety of therapists and coaches out there who can guide you through a stressful time, step by step. So you don't have to do it all yourself. Take your superhero undies off the outside and call in the troops! Behind every great achievement is a great support team. Join my peace party and undertake the Wellness Adventure! Words from my grateful clients found here.
Surrender – The areas in our lives that create the most stress are the areas that we often feel the most insecure. Open, surrender and dive into the core of stress. Explore your mental patterns and emotional insecurities. Use stress as a time to reveal the depths of darkness within and let go of some of the baggage you've been carrying. At the depths of stress are some sweet lessons to be learnt. Stressed spelled backwards is desserts! Ha! Could it be true that stress is really the apple pie of life? Hidden amongst the discomfort of stress are the keys to us finding joy and sweetness. If we have the wisdom and courage to investigate our stress then the joy of our true nature is uncovered.
Shift Perception – Stress is a call from within guiding us to see the big picture of life. The ultimate stress relief is to wake up to our true nature. To see the value and growth in the tough times. To make necessary changes in our lives to thrive. To laugh at ourselves and see the playful side of life rather than the seriousness. To enjoy the simple things and to cherish the moment that is here... exactly as it is. Stress is a reminder of our humanness and our preciousness. You are a magnificent being and stress is your reminder to live your life in honour of this simple truth.
DING DING! Don't ignore the stress alarm... your health, happiness and awakening depends on it!
I'd love to hear in the comments below, what is your favourite de-stress activity and please share the love with your tribe!
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Number of times I checked my watch: 2 Opens at the Quad Cinema.Released by International Film Circuit.
Number of times I checked my watch: 3 Opens at the IFC Center and Lincoln Plaza Cinemas.Released by IFC Films.
After befriending one another as marathon runners during their childhood, Korean native Kim Jun-shik (Kang Je-kyu) and Japanese aristocrat Tatsuo Hasegawa (Joe Odagiri) join the Japanese army to fight the Chinese and Soviet armies. They soon become prisoners of war together after the Soviets capture them, but they eventually find themselves separated once they fight for the Soviets and, later, the Nazis in Germany.
My Way has everything that a truly great war film should: spectacular, thrilling and gritty battle scenes, heartfelt drama and plenty of suspense. Sure, its running time clocks nearly 2 1/2 hours, but every moment is necessary to tell the story of how war affected the lives of the two friends, Kim and Tatsuo. Fortunately, director/co-writer Kang Je-kyu keeps the film focused on their friendship as well as their wartime experiences which are quite emotionally devastating. At its core, My Way has as much humanity and heart as any of the great war films. It's the best war film since Saving Private Ryan.
Number of times I checked my watch: 1 Opens at the AMC Empire 25.Released by CJ Entertainment.


It's my dream to see this in Jacksonville. This and a Bugatti which I'm not sure we have in Jacksonville although there is one picture of one on ES.
Dang! Seen a load of Bentley's and Porsche's in Jax but not a Ford gt!


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Why has no Godrej company been part of top indices?
The Godrej brand is among India's most trusted brands and its companies figure high on innovation and are among the best places to work
Godrej Industries is trading at a relative discount to its subsidiaries. GCPL is the group company with the largest M-cap.
By Kiran Somvanshi
The 118-years-old Godrej Group has raised aprofitable business in India spanning areas as diverse as aerospace, construction, home appliances, security solutions, consumer goods, real estate, processed foods and agriculture. The Godrej brand is among India's most trusted brands and its companies figure high on innovation and are among the best places to work.
Despite this, none of the Godrej companies have ever been part of Sensex or Nifty,. While its flagship company Godrej & Boyce is not listed, its other holding company Godrej Industries has been listed on the bourses since 1993 with its subsidiaries Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) listed in 2001 and Godrej Properties in 2010. Though these companies do attract high investments from FPIs, have given good returns and are commanding high valuations, they have not yet bagged a coveted seat in the benchmark indices, which have seen an increase in consumption-themed stocks in the recent years. Godrej Industries is trading at a relative discount to its subsidiaries. GCPL is the group company with the largest M-cap. Incidentally, unlike its peers Dabur, Marico and Britannia, it is not part of the F&O segment. Liquidity could be an issue since GCPL has a low free float stock. However, there are low liquidity stocks of Bosch, Eicher Motors and Britannia that are traded in the derivatives market.
Historically, growth could also be a reason for the group's absence from the broad-based indices. The group has been a late bloomer of sorts. Its companies, GCPL and Godrej Properties, have begun to show pickup in growth in recent years. Foreign acquisitions have also added to scale. The group's vision for 2020 is to be 10 times the size it was in 2010, a CAGR of 29%. Will the execution of the vision catapult GCPL in the benchmark indices? The jury is out on this.
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"Shorting" as used by Gates in this context is a financial way of betting against an asset. If the said asset decline in valuation, the investor's bet pays off and if it increases then the bet loses.
In remarks amid the network's Squawk Box portion, Gates, who in February claimed cryptocurrencies had "caused deaths in a fairly direct way," regardless did not rebate drawing in with it himself.
"As a benefit class, you're not creating anything thus you shouldn't anticipate that it will go up. It's sort of an unadulterated 'more noteworthy trick hypothesis' kind of investment," he said.
The timing of Gates' preventative words is curious. In the year institutional investors can short Bitcoin utilizing future contracts, investment banking goliath Goldman Sachs a week ago appeared to affirm it would participate on that field, as well as try to offer customers more straightforward presentation to Bitcoin particularly.
For the Microsoft magnate, however, the advantages would appear excessively hazardous for long-haul responsibilities, either as a customer or organization.
"Bitcoin and ICOs, I accept totally [they're some] of the crazier, theoretical things," he included.
Minutes after gates comments bitcoin fell by $30 which was trading at $9361 just after 4 pm Monday.


Whether you are moving your home or your office space, the first question you need to ask yourself is: Should I rent, or should I buy? There are pros and cons to both options. Here are some factors to consider when deciding between renting and buying property.
Can I afford to buy a property? Buying a house or storefront might seem like the more appealing option, but there is much more upfront expense to buying. If you do not have the funds for a down payment, closing costs, property insurance and taxes, etc., buying may not be a viable option right now.
In addition to the upfront costs of buying a home or office, you must also consider the long-term costs of property maintenance that you will be responsible for. When renting a space, the landlord is typically responsible for standard upkeep such as pest control or lawn maintenance. Any property issues that may arise usually fall under the responsibility of the landlord.
How long do you realistically plan to stay in that location? If it is likely that you will relocate in a couple of years, it probably makes more sense to rent. Buying property is a large financial and time investment. It may be difficult to get back your investment in a home or business, if you turn around and sell it a couple of years later. Depending on fluctuations in the market, you may lose money invested in your property.
Another important consideration in deciding to rent or buy a home is the current real estate market. If you can't find a property that is right for you, or that is out of your price range, consider renting while you keep looking for the right space to buy. Staying a little longer in a rental could give you time to save money for your dream property.


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Q: Monitoring EKS cluster on AWS Fargate alone I am trying to setup a monitoring environment in aws eks with fargate compute nodes alone. I have seen a blog post here where we need a additional node group to host prometheus and grafana. But I need to get this done with fargate alone.
I tried following blog post to setup but after creating grafana pod, I am not able to get the metrics.
Is there any blog post which can direct me to setup monitoring using Amazon managed prometheus ?

A: You can follow the recipe which, in a nutshell, uses ADOT (our OpenTelemetry distro) to scrape in-cluster and remote-write into AMP.


Sarah completed a kayak crossing of the English Channel last week with her teammate Justine Curgenven. As well as me trying to hold a video camera whilst repeatedly delivering the contents of my stomach to passing fish, we were joined by photographer David Tett.
Despite battling the cold and having to take photographs in the dark, Dave got some great pictures. Click any of the thumbnails below to view them full size.
You can see more photographs on the Photos page.
Fabulous photos. Glad I didn't havr to do a crossing like that though!!!


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Secrets of Christmas
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The bet options are laid out on the dashboard of the game and feature the Total Bet, with the Win values listed in both coins in Cash underneath the reels. Choose a Bet Level between 1 and 10 to select a bet and coin value. The coin payouts appear in the paytable and remain fixed as they do on most of the online slots of this game developer.
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This is NetEnt's final release for the year, so you can bet that it has been designed to end the year with a bang. The game is perfectly enjoyable on both desktops and mobile devices, guaranteeing a smooth and seamless gameplay. NetEnt Touch has dedicated time to produce a game that can be played in top form on any Mobile Casinos available in the UK. The interface is user-friendly and modern, and the game itself is featured in all its Christmassy glory. The entire interface had to be scaled down to suit the smaller screens of mobile devices, although there are no obvious disadvantages for mobile players regarding gameplay. NetEnt has created a game that is fully optimised and integrated for play on mobile devices.
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Developer: NetEnt Released: December 2016 Game Type: Online Slot Progressive: No
Reels: 5 Rows: 3 Pay Lines: 25 Coin Values: 0.01 - 0.50
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Santa Claus represents the Wild symbol, and will randomly appear in any position on the reels in the base game and during the free spins feature. Santa will replace all other symbols on the reels to help form winning combinations. The wild symbol though does not replace the Scatter. The most rewarding symbol during the base game is the Jungle Bell, which awards 1 250 times your bet. The Bag of Toys is revealed to be the scatter, and landing three or more of these symbols on the reels in any position triggers the free spins feature. Once the feature is triggered, you are awarded ten free spins.
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This piece is one of two I created for the themed show "The Lollipop Guild" at Lovetts Gallery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Inspired by the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz," I wanted to create a piece based on the Scarecrow character and would have never guessed how difficult it would be to find a scarecrow for my reference.
I still hadn't found my needed scarecrow as I headed out to Tulsa for my exhibit at the gallery in November 2014. On my two-day drive out, I was on the constant lookout, head turning, camera always ready and still nothing. As I drove up to the gallery on the day before the show, I was amazed to find two scarecrows greeting me at the entrance of The Farm Shopping Center where the gallery is located. How perfect: The scarecrow reference I needed for Lovetts' "Lollipop Guild" show was found at Lovetts.
This particular piece was originally planned to be a painting but, as with the original film, I thought it better as a black and white.


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55 nights solar light for a household in Kenya
Hazardous parrafin lamps
and other types of light
In the heart of Africa, at Lake Victoria, right on the equator, there are some very remote villages that are only accessible by foot or by bike. During the rainy season many of the roads and paths are barely passable. Evenings are spent with paraffin lamp light tinkered from cans. Unfortunately, these lamps are not completely safe and have frequently exploded in people's hands.
Light in the early evening's darkness
Purchase and distribute solar lamps, information campaign
Number of families who received a lamp because of the campaign
Correctly installed and working lamps, saved costs
Improved health conditions, lower energy cost, environmentally sustainable, institutionalized energy model
The Siaya District is located in the south-western part of Kenya, right on Lake Victoria on the border with Uganda. 58,02 % of the people live below the poverty line. Energy supply is a major problem. Most families have no access to electricity. Yet so close to the equator light is very important, because after seven p.m. it is pitch dark. Therefore, people frequently build paraffin lamps from old beverage cans. However, the lamps explode easily, which regularly leads to severe injuries. Women and children are particularly affected, since they are generally responsible for household duties. In addition, the lamps are fuelled by the most inferiorly manufactured paraffin and kerosene. Harmful pollutants are emitted, when the lamps are burning. According to the WHO, the level of pollution corresponds approximately to the daily consumption of 1-2 packages of cigarettes. In addition, the pollutants contribute to climate change. Another major problem is that they can only be bought in a shopping centers, which are on average at least 5 kilometers away from the villages. This results in high transport costs, which most people cannot afford. Therefore it is important to find an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to paraffin lamps.
Solar lamps provide a sustainable and cheaper alternative to the paraffin lamps. The project is integrated in a hire station, interested families may convince themselves of the effectiveness of the lamps. The project is accompanied by a public awareness campaign and a project that provides microloans for families.
The only real obstacle is the relatively high initial purchase price of the solar panels and lamps. It corresponds approximately to the cost of running a paraffin lamp for 3-4 months. But once installed, they are functional for more than 1,000,000 hours. This corresponds to a period of 22 years, if the lamp is used 10 hours per night. The batteries are replaceable at the end of their term of at least 4 years, with the new acquisition not being particularly expensive. Furthermore, the local population must be educated about the risks of self-made lamps.
Kenya has a very extensive diversity of plant species. These include, inter alia, wildebeest, zebras, antelopes and giraffes. They can be observed in the various national parks in the country.
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DZI-seal of approval, Venro Code of Conduct
http://www.who.int/ipcs/emergencies/kerosene.pdf
Kenya National Bureau of Statistic, County States
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A Game is just that .. a game.. Friendship matters more than any game.. and when you combine the two, you get ToI2n.. a unique expericnce.. who remembers MFO recs? and how to DM? And if you dont.. you dont really matter to us..
ToI2n was never about 2kers.. It was a state of mind we all shared. That happened to attract the better players..
ToI2n is something that would go on without me and shoulder being involved, however many have waited now for far too long .. for solutions to "rated games" where rated points are awarded as they were on "old Zone". This has not happened. There is therefore a massive deterioation in respect for "rated points". We stand as a CLAN against this.


The Divine Conscious Force in Her Three Great Aspects, as Wisdom, Wealth and Valor !
Deveem Triloka jananeem Sharanam Prapadye.
She is called Triloka Janani because She is the generatrix of the three relative states, Waking, Dreaming and Dreamless Sleep !
on lotus. Devatas take refuge at your feet.


Claus Offe, Non-Resident Permanant Fellow at the IWM since 2015 and a member of the Insitute's Academic Advisory Board, teaches Political Sociology at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin. He completed his PhD at the University of Frankfurt and his Habilitation at the University of Konstanz. In Germany, he has held chairs for Political Science and Political Sociology at the Universities of Bielefeld (1975-1989) and Bremen (1989-1995), as well as at the Humboldt-University of Berlin (1995-2005). He has worked as fellow and visiting professor at, among others, the Institutes for Advanced Study in Stanford, Princeton, and the Australian National University as well as Harvard University, the University of California at Berkeley and the New School University, New York.
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Contemporary populism claims that political elites are mis-representing the true and authentic ''will of the people''. As a consequence, its protagonists advocate legislation by referendum and 'direct' democracy. The project aims at demonstrating what is wrong with this reasoning. The focus is on the role of losers and dissenters. In representative democracy, they still enjoy the rights of an opposition. In direct democracy, they are simply mistaken and thus rightly deprived of voice.
"Responsibility" is a triadic concept: Someone is responsible to someone (or even "all of us") for (refraining from) doing something. The concept plays a role in political ethics (Weber's famous "ethics of responsibility") as well as in theories of distributive justice (the rule that you should be rewarded in proportion to what you have been responsible for in terms of your efforts and ambition).


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Company secretarial duties update
The legal and administrative responsibilities involved in running a company are considerable, whether carried out by a company secretary, or another designated officer of the company. The advent of recent new legislation with regard to 'persons with significant control' adds further to the company secretarial burden. And as with other aspects of the company secretarial workload, there are significant penalties for getting it wrong.
This Briefing provides an up to date overview of the duties involved.
Do you need a secretary?
All public limited companies (plcs) are required by law to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified company secretary, but the position for private limited companies is different, and the secretary of a private limited company does not need specialist professional qualifications to act.
Since April 2008, private limited companies do not have to appoint a company secretary, unless this is an express requirement of their Articles of Association. In this case however, the work that would fall to a company secretary still forms an unavoidable part of a company's legal obligations.
If a company chooses not to appoint a company secretary, company secretarial duties will need to be carried out either by a director or by a person authorised by the directors. It is possible to delegate the work to professional advisers such as solicitors or accountants.
Key role
In 1993, a high-level report described the role of the company secretary in a plc like this:
'The company secretary has a key role to play in ensuring that board procedures are both followed and regularly reviewed. The chairman and the board will look to the company secretary for guidance on what their responsibilities are... and … how these … should be discharged. All directors should have access to the advice and services of the company secretary and should recognise that the chairman is entitled to strong support from the company secretary in ensuring the effective functioning of the board.'
Although most relevant to plcs, there is a key message for all companies here: the work of a company secretary is vital.
As an officer of the company, the company secretary may be criminally liable for defaults of the company in some circumstances. This could be for example, failure to file changes in the details of the directors and secretary, or the company's annual return within the specified time limits. The responsibilities held by a company secretary should never be underestimated or undertaken lightly.
In return for the protection of limited liability, companies have historically been required to publish certain information in the public domain. This includes information relating to the accounts, details of the registered office, and details of directors and members, for example.
Providing and updating such information has usually fallen to the company secretary. The Companies Act 2006 does not specify the exact duties to be carried out by a company secretary, but they usually include the following:
maintaining statutory registers (keeping company records up to date)
completing and filing statutory forms (keeping the public record up to date)
meetings and resolutions (making sure the company abides by both its internal regulations and the law).
Maintaining statutory registers
Companies are required to keep an up-to-date register of such details as:
a register of members
a register of directors
a register of charges
a register of persons with significant control.
It is important to note that the Companies legislation is backed up by a significant penalty regime. Failure to keep the registers up to date for example, can lead to a penalty of up to £5,000.
Persons with significant control
There have been recent important changes to the law in respect of the 'persons with significant control' (PSC) regime, particularly as regards reporting timescale and exemptions. A person with significant control is defined as an individual ultimately owning or controlling more than 25% of a company's shares or voting rights or who otherwise exercises control over a company or its management.
PSC changes to reporting timescale
Previously PSC information was updated annually, using confirmation statement CS01. Change is now event-driven, and must be reported to Companies House whenever it occurs. It can no longer wait until the end of the year. From now on, companies will need to use forms PSC01 to PSC09 to report these changes. When the annual confirmation statement is made, confirmation will be required that PSC information which Companies House already holds is accurate.
There are 14 days to update the PSC register and another 14 days to send the information to Companies House. That gives 28 days to notify Companies House of changes to the PSC register.
PSC exemption changes
Under the old rules, some companies were exempt from the PSC rules. These were DTR5 companies which are not on a regulated market. Under the new rules, such companies may have to comply. This could affect Alternative Investment Market companies (AIM) and ISDX (ICAP Securities and Derivatives Exchange) companies. If the company has traded on an EEA or Schedule 1 specified market, it is still exempt from providing PSC information. The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has updated its guidance on the PSC register, and helpful guidance in this area can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-the-people-with-significant-control-requirements-for-companies-and-limited-liability-partnerships#history
Completing and filing statutory forms
Company secretarial duties here include:
Filing annual accounts at Companies House within the specified time limits. For a private limited company this is within 9 months of the accounting year end in normal circumstances
Checking and confirming the annual confirmation statement issued by Companies House within 14 days - if necessary amending inaccuracies
Notifying changes of directors, secretaries and their particulars to Companies House; changes in accounting reference date; changes in registered office; allotment of shares.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Many statutory forms can now be filed online via the Webfiling service at Companies House.
Much company secretarial work involves the day to day administration of the company, for example ensuring that meetings of directors and shareholders comply with relevant legislation. The company secretarial role here would include issuing proper notice of meetings to those who are entitled to attend; preparing agendas; circulating relevant papers and taking minutes to record decisions taken.
Both members and auditors are entitled to notice of company meetings. At least 14 days' notice is required for a general meeting for a private limited company. Notice may be given in writing, or, in certain circumstances, online.
Private limited companies are no longer required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) unless their Articles of Association expressly impose this obligation. A company which is required by its Articles of Association to hold an AGM may alter this by changing its Articles by special resolution.
A resolution is a legally binding decision made by the company. Resolutions may be of two types: ordinary resolutions and special resolutions. An ordinary resolution is one passed by a simple majority of members. A special resolution is one passed by a 75% majority of members.
Private companies can take most decisions by written resolution. This would not need hard copy and email may be used. It is important that the majority is correctly calculated however, being a majority of all members, and not just of those returning the voting papers.
Copies should be retained of important management decisions whether taken at a meeting or by written resolution. In some circumstances, these may need to be filed at Companies House.
Company name and registered office
There are very specific requirements relating to company name and registered office, and again it usually falls to the person exercising company secretarial duties to make sure the 'i's are dotted and the 't's crossed.
Every company (unless dormant since incorporation) must display a sign with its registered name at its registered office, any inspection place and any location at which it carries on business, unless this is primarily used for living accommodation.
The registered name must also be included in all business communications, both hard copy and electronic. The provisions here are quite specific. For instance, the signage must be in characters capable of being read with the naked eye, in such a way that visitors can see it easily, and displayed continuously. There is the proviso that if the location is shared by six or more companies, each company must display its registered name for at least 15 continuous seconds at least once in every three minutes. The high level of specificity here again serves as a reminder of the serious responsibilities involved in company secretarial duties.
The company registered name must be included in all forms of business correspondence and documentation, whether that be hard copy or electronic. Business letters; business emails; cheques signed by or on behalf of the company; orders for money, goods or services signed by or on behalf of the company, all fall into this category. Again the list is not exhaustive. The registered name must also be disclosed on company websites.
Further disclosure requirements
On all business letters, business emails, order forms and websites, a company must also state:
the part of the United Kingdom in which the company is registered (i.e. England and Wales, or Wales, or Scotland, or Northern Ireland)
the company's registered number
the address of the company's registered office
if a company is exempt from the requirement to use 'limited' in its name, the fact that it is a limited company
if the company is a community interest company which is not a public company, the fact that it is a limited company
if it is an investment company as defined by section 833 of the Companies Act 2006, the fact that it is this type of company
if it is a company which has chosen to display its share capital, it must display the amount of paid up share capital.
The legal and administrative burden placed on companies can seem very onerous indeed – especially for the small or medium sized enterprise. Should you wish to discuss company secretarial matters further, we should be more than happy to advise.
If for instance, you currently have a company secretary, and your Articles of Association permit, we can advise on the procedure to dispense with a secretary. We would also be able to undertake company secretarial duties on your behalf. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance in these areas.
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je me suis empressée de le tester, en faisant un gâteau de Savoie.
With those molds, it is impossible to miss a cake.
Avec des moules pareils, impossible de rater un gâteau.
ou encore ici si vous êtes en Europe.
Mix 130g of sugar with the grated lemon zest. Leave it aside and weigh the other ingredients. Sieve the corn flour (maïzena). Put the egg yolks in one bowl. In another bowl, put the egg whites. Add a few drops of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Whisk the sugar with lemon zest and the egg yolks until the mixture whitens and becomes really smooth. It must fall like a ribbon.
Butter the mold and powder with ice sugar. Preheat the oven at 220°C.
Beat the egg whites. When they start to foam, add the 50g of sugar in 3 times and beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
With a rubber spatula, fold 1/5 of the egg whites into the egg yolks mixture. Add 1/3 of the corn flour (maïzena) and mix with the rubber spatula, gently moving it from bottom to top. Add progressively more egg whites, then the corn flour. End with the egg whites.
Pour the mixture into the mold. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
Put in the oven at 220°C for 6 mn. Then reduce the temperature to 130°C and bake for another 40 mn. (the mixture started to overflow in my mold so I had to bake it longer).
Check that it is done with a wooden pick. Unmold and let cool on a rack.
Powder with ice sugar before servir.
Notes : with those proportions, you can make one cake in a charlotte mold and another one in a round tin pan 22 cm dia or one in a big mold like the one I used.
mais c'est possible sans aussi.
This looks delicious and since there is no margerine, it seems super healthy too. Will try it out.


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Wiraccocha del Peru expands supply of organic ancient foods
Section(s): Superfoods
Located in the middle of the Andean steep highlands and fertile valleys of Ayacucho, Wiraccocha del Peru continues to support the ancient knowledge of communities involved in organic food production. The family-owned business, which began in 2008, combines old and new techniques to preserve soil regeneration and biodiversity, to bring a sustainable supply of Andean grains and other superfoods from field-to-table.
"We are proud of the region's ancestral practices and are engaged in protecting and promoting the ancient grains of the Peruvian Andes and thus providing healthy products to many families of the world," said Glicerio Felices, general manager at Wiraccocha.
Working directly with small farmers, during its first seven years the company built a team of 1100 producers of white, red and black quinoa and amaranth. By the end of 2016, Wiraccocha had reached 1400 partners. It also expanded its product range, adding other super foods such as chia seeds- grown originally in Mexico and other parts of Central America, and introduced to South America less than two decades ago.
"We work hand in hand with small farmers in 117 communities during the whole year under social and environmental principles, ensuring organic production and sustainable and inclusive development," said Glicerio. At the office, there are now 54 direct collaborators between administrative, production staff and agricultural engineers. Wiraccocha closed 2016 with production of 2400 metric tons (mt) of quinoa, 400 mt of amaranth and chia, and over 2700 hectares of cultivation.
The growing demand of chia seed has been an increasingly important activity for the Wiraccocha operation. "Taking advantage of our privileged location in Ayacucho, near valleys between the Andean mountains, we project to expand production of organic chia, in collaboration with 200 farmers, in an area of 400 hectares."
Through the cultivation of these millenary grains, which are in demand due to their health benefits, the farmers see new opportunities to continue working on their lands, and therefore remaining close to their families. "We have also a wider range of products to satisfy the demand of our customers for Peruvian maca, goldenberry, lucuma, and cacao," said Glicerio.
"We will continue to consolidate our direct work with the farmers, assisting them technically to strengthen their organic farming skills and practices to guarantee the full traceability and quality of all our products."
In 2015 Wiraccocha was exporting to 12 countries. During 2016 the company exported to 18 countries. "We are glad to obtain new customers while strengthening our relationship with our current partners," said Glicerio. In 2017, Wiraccocha expects to supply customers in the US, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim 3500 mt of organic foods.
Since the International Year of Quinoa in 2013, the price has been an issue for some growers and suppliers. Production and availability increased with the boom, and prices fell.
"Price is in direct relationship with offer and demand. Our work in the field and constant coordination with our customers has allowed us to maintain our prices at stable and competitive levels during 2016. These have fluctuated between 2.200 - 2.500 dollars per ton depending on technical specifications."
While Wiraccocha is committed to organic production, it also supplies a few clients with conventional products at a lower volume. Currently, 10 percent of its sales are conventional products.
Wiraccocha is also updating its branding and product presentations. "Over the years, we gained experience exporting products in bulk; now we are working in the retail line. With the consumer in mind, we are testing recipes and offering different retail packaging for projects under private label."
"We believe that the consumption of healthy foods must be a pleasant experience, rich in nutrients and providing an excellent taste. Our R&D team is always innovating with different recipes, to introduce new mixes of ingredients and ready-to-prepare foods."
Wiraccocha will present a dessert with quinoa & amaranth flakes and puffed quinoa this season. All ingredients are precooked so that the end consumer will only need to add a liquid such as a vegetable milk.
"We also have developed other products for buyers to taste at BioFach, such as an instant soup and a mix for pancakes," said Glicerio.
Wiraccocha will introduce its retail line with its brand to the Peruvian market and is currently working with a company in the US to offer its product range under private label.
Besides the USDA, EU, JAS. Canada and BioSuisse organic seals, Wiraccocha has obtained other certifications such as UTZ, NSF certified gluten free, and Control Union Fair Choice, a social and fair trade standard. And this year, its two factories were granted The British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification ensuring compliance of high quality and traceability standards.
Wiraccocha places great importance on attending shows to meet its customers and to seek out opportunities. "The trade fairs are an excellent opportunity to be close to our clients, to see new trends and to make us known as a stable Peruvian company." This season they plan to take part in BioFach in Nuremberg, Natural Products Expo West, in Anaheim, Sial Canada in Toronto, and the Fancy Food Show in New York. Commitment and a long-term vision are key elements to succeed, especially in the export market.
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