As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.
Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.
bret michaels bret michaels pekingese tcu football westminster bonnaroo 2012 lineup twisted metal
The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION
Enlarge Image
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty holds the last penny struck in Canada at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg, Friday, May 4, 2012. Flaherty has been given the power to redeem the lowly penny. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
OTTAWA - The minister in charge of billions of dollars in government spending now has been given the power to redeem the lowly penny.
A cabinet order this month gave Finance Minister Jim Flaherty the authority to pay financial institutions for the mountains of pennies they'll begin to return to the Royal Canadian Mint early next year.
In his March budget, Flaherty unexpectedly announced the demise of the one-cent piece, saying pennies cost too much to manufacture and are a nuisance to many Canadians.
The last new penny was struck May 4 at a Winnipeg plant. And starting on Feb. 4 next year, the mint will stop distributing any remaining stock and instead start collecting pennies from banks and other financial institutions.
Under the Currency Act, however, there was no mechanism to reimburse the banks for the rolls of copper and copper-plated pieces until cabinet passed an order-in-council Dec. 6 in order to "support an orderly pace of withdrawal of pennies from the economy."
The order will also compensate the Royal Canadian Mint for its handling costs.
The mint has stamped an estimated 35 billion pennies from metal plates over the last century.
"Based on the experience of other countries, the amount of pennies returned by the public should be a fraction of this amount, and be spread mainly over the next few years," said David Barnabe, a Finance Canada official.
The penny will remain perfectly legal tender even after Feb. 4, though the number in circulation will begin to decline sharply. Financial institutions have been given no deadlines for surrendering their one-cent coins.
A spokeswoman for the mint, Christine Aquino, says officials are still "finalizing the logistics" for the final disposition of the returned coins, though they are expected to be melted down and the metal recycled.
Under the Currency Act, only persons licensed by the finance minister are permitted to melt down coins, others face a penalty of a $250 fine and-or a maximum year in jail.
The federal government initially intended to stop distribution of pennies this fall, but postponed the process until February after pushback from retailers and small businesses, who wanted the jingling coins for holiday shoppers.
Flaherty also said he wanted to give charities more time to launch so-called "penny drive" campaigns, in which Canadians will be asked to donate their one-cent pieces to good causes.
As the coins are withdrawn, cash transactions will begin to be rounded off to the nearest five cents, but there are no government-imposed rules or policing. Electronic transactions, such as those on debit cards or credit cards, would still be registered in cents.
A spokeswoman for RBC Royal Bank says the bank, like other financial institutions, will stop paying out or issuing pennies on Feb. 4 and is working with the mint on the efficient "repatriation" of the coins.
"Unfortunately, due to the anticipated high volume of pennies delivered to RBC branches by the public and charities, there could be some incremental costs for delivery to the various RBC distribution centres for which RBC will not be compensated," Suzanne Willers said from Toronto.
The Royal Canadian Mint had been spending 1.6 cents to stamp out each one-cent coin, with the annual bill to government at about $11 million for production and other costs.
Many other countries have already withdrawn their lowest-denomination coins, including Switzerland, the Netherlands, Norway and Australia. The Bank of Canada in a 2005 study said that scrapping the penny would have little or no impact on inflation.
nfl free agents 2012 encyclopedia brittanica nfl free agency jonbenet ramsey jason campbell doobie brothers jennie garth peter facinelli
When Sony and Box came together last year to offer Xperia owners a tantalizing deal of 50GB of free storage for life, the promotion was only set to run for a year. Now that shopping season is upon us once more, however, the holiday spirit must've moved them to extend the partnership for yet another year -- that, or Sony needs any edge it can to move those Xperia devices to consumer hands. Just as with the prior promo, Xperia and Sony tablet users can snag 50 gigs of cloud storage completely gratis just by signing up or tapping into existing Box accounts on their devices before December 31st 2013. However, do note that the offer doesn't extend to the Xperia X10 mini, the X10 mini pro and anything that has firmware older than Android 2.1. Now that Sony has this going for two years straight, maybe they should extend this to a lifetime scenario, or as long as Box sticks around to offer up that sweet storage in the sky.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sony
Via: MobileBurn
Source: Sony
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/08/sony-and-box-extend-50gb-free-storage-to-2013/
the glass castle jennifer hudson trial north korea threat brandon jacobs brandon jacobs brian dawkins emma roberts
Your groomsmen are a group of guys who have always been by your side. Most importantly, they make your wedding day all the more special by being there for you on your big day. So it is a great idea to show how much you appreciate their presence on the most important day of your life with a well-chosen gift. While selecting a groomsmen gift, it is important to consider something that is stylish and useful. Gifts like personalized glassware are appreciated by all. Personalizing gifts like leather iPad cases and dopp kits make classic gift items that are also practical.
Dopp Kit
Every man needs a well-equipped kit with essential toiletries. For classic charm, gift your groomsmen a handy leather dopp kit. Kits made of leather are great to carry around when traveling. As leather ages well, it will add to the appeal of the kit over the years. Monogram dopp kits with the initials of the groomsmen to make them cherished travel accessories.
Complete this dopp kit by adding a vintage-inspired shaving kit to it. This kit can include a double-edged razor, shaving cream and a silver-tip shaving brush. This thoughtful gift is something your groomsmen can use to start their day on a fresh note or carry along when they go on vacations.
Leather Case
Leather carry cases also make a great gentleman's gift. Rustic and unique leather iPad cases are an ideal choice for your gadget-loving buddies. Select an attractive, handmade case with beautiful contrast stitching that makes it stand out and look unique. Pair monogrammed leather iPad cases with coordinated smartphone cases to make a set that is sure to be well-appreciated.
';}else{if(google_ads[0].type=="html"){s+=google_ads[0].snippet;}else{s+='";}if(google_ads[0].bidtype=="CPC"){google_adnum=google_adnum+google_ads.length;}}}s+='
';}}}document.write(s);return;} AB_cat_channel = "3464883401, "; if(jQuery.cookie) { if($.cookie("ab_utm_campaign") == 'ab_paid_12') { AB_cat_channel += '4304320971, '; } if($.cookie("ab_utm_campaign") == 'rdr_paid_12') { AB_cat_channel += '0217041403, '; } } google_ad_client = 'pub-5157679868954075'; google_ad_output = 'js'; google_ad_type = 'text,flash,image'; google_image_size = '300x250'; google_feedback = 'on'; google_encoding = 'utf8'; google_skip = google_adnum; google_max_num_ads = '2'; google_ad_channel = "5307006497, 3531238272, " + AB_cat_channel; google_language = "en"; google_ad_region = 'test'; //document.write(google_ad_channel);
capital one bowl winter classic 2012 georgia bulldogs football rashard mendenhall rachel zoe penn state football mt rainier national park
Microsoft sendiri mendapatkan teknologi ini melalui akuisisi aQuantive pada 2007. Nah, jika teknologi ini beralih ke tangan Facebook, sang raksasa jejaring sosial bisa menampilkan iklan di website lain.
Tentunya, ini akan membantu Facebook memperluas bisnis periklanannya, di luar situsnya sendiri. Demikian laporan yang dilansir IT Pro dan dikutip detikINET, Sabtu (8/12/2012).
Nilai akuisisi masih belum jelas. Namun Business Insider memperkirakan, nilainya berada di kisaran USD 30 juta. Taksiran ini berdasarkan harga tertinggi yang pernah dicapai Microsoft saat melepas teknologi lain miliknya, Atlas.
Baik Facebook maupun Microsoft menolak memberikan komentar. Pun demikian, belum ada informasi lebih detail mengenai laporan ini.
( rns / fyk )
Tetap update informasi di manapun dengan http://m.detik.com dari browser ponsel anda!
solar flare joseph kony 2012 arian foster dennis kucinich apple ipad kony kony 2012
Holiday Internet Marketing for Small Businesses
The holidays are upon us and Internet marketers and small business owners alike are taking notice. Effectively marketing your small business during the holiday season requires a keen understanding of what works in today?s marketing world. Just as there are certain hot items that fly off the shelves during the holiday season, certain strategies are showing big returns for marketers willing to put in the time, effort and creativity to make them work.
As Christmas Day draws nearer, it?s natural for business owners to become a bit frantic as holidays aren?t always the best of times for small business. For this season, small business need a strategy when it comes to Internet marketing during the holiday season.
Appealing to shoppers during the holidays can be accomplished in three simply steps.
Make potential customers aware of your deals, discounts and deadlines.
Make these same customers aware that the clock is ticking.
Repeat.
How exactly is this done?
Reach Everyone On Your (Email) List
This is the big one.
Email marketing was a huge component of Internet marketing efforts during the 2011 holiday season, and this season small businesses are upping their game. According to a recent Hubspot survey, 96% of businesses that conducted email marketing campaigns during the last holiday season considered them ?successful,? meanwhile an impressive 54% considered them ?extremely successful.?
If you?ve purchased from an online retailer recently, perhaps during Cyber Monday, you?re probably well aware that businesses are in full swing when it comes to sending out emails to new and repeat customers. There?s a reason for it, too; the numbers don?t lie.
Additionally, email marketing is a double-whammy when it comes to reaching new and potential customers. Many buyers are already checking their email for the latest deals; furthermore, a large chunk of these users are doing so on-the-go. There?s no better time to reach mobile users, and there?s perhaps no better way to grab a user?s attention by offering them an enticing deal.
Offering deals and discounts through email marketing is nothing new. That said, the holidays provide an opportunity businesses to be particularly creative in terms of what sort of offers and deals they send out to their respective lists. Gift certificates, store credit, free shipping; you name. Consider deals that won?t cut into your bottom line but will keep customers coming back into your doors. For this reason, gift certificates and in-store credit are particularly popular during the holiday season.
How the Holidays Create a Sense of Urgency
When it comes to email marketing or any sort of marketing during the holidays, it?s important to try and create a sense of urgency when it comes to your offers, deals and gifts.
As you are probably aware from personal experience, the Saturday before Christmas (December 22nd this year) represents a surge in sales due to last-minute shoppers. While last-minute shoppers tend to become rather desperate, they?re still looking for the best deals available. Through time-sensitive offers and discounts, you can serve up such a deal on a silver platter.
Brainstorm additional ways you can employ time-sensitive deals to entice buyers. Consider a deal-a-week strategy up until the weekend befor Christmas, for example. You can further appeal to last-minute shoppers with last minute deals and bargains, or perhaps offer reduced shipping as Christmas Day nears. Such deals encourage buyers to act now rather than later, and as time begins to run out for such shoppers, such discounts can really help provide a reason to seal the deal.
Tis the Season to be Social
The social network as we know it is growing. It?s not just about the big three (Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus) anymore. While some marketers are still getting a handle on what Google?s platform is offering, sites such as Pinterest are breaking through. Marketers are taking notice, with 40% more marketers investing in Pinterest this year versus last year, This may require you to cover more ground when it comes to Social Media. In addition to attempting to reach out to buyers through the social network, many SMBs are upping their ad budgets on Facebook to rev up sales for the holiday season.
If this is out of your expertise or seems overwhelming, don?t fret and don?t spread yourself too thin.
Simply know that having a social presence during the holiday season is critical. While emails help spell out the deals you?re offering loud and clear, the social channel helps keep a line of communication open and allows you to stay visible in front of your users beyond their inbox. Remember; be visible but don?t be relentless. Aggressive marketing, both through email and social media, can be a turn-off for buyers.
Think Beyond the Holidays
Like it or not, your business will continue moving past the holiday season; there are plenty of opportunities to employ the aforementioned marketing moves long after the holidays have ended. Once potential customers have entered your list, either through email marketing, social media or by physically stepping into your store, it?s crucial to nurture these users and turn them into repeat customers. The holidays represent an ideal time for grabbing the attention of new buyers. By continually engaging these buyers through relevant email marketing and keeping communication open through the social channels, a business is much more likely to retain such customers.
The Bottom Line
The holidays afford businesses an opportunity to be creative when it comes to tried and trusted methods of Internet marketing. Holiday shoppers may seem like a unique breed when it comes to marketing, yet these shoppers can easily become your repeat customers once the holiday season ends. There are many options open to small businesses when it comes to marketing and reaching out to customers during the holiday season; how will your business spread the cheer?
Source: http://blog.applecapitalgroup.com/holiday-internet-marketing-for-small-businesses/
huntingtons disease rob the firm new york philharmonic marines urinating on taliban critics choice awards super pac
