Just to recap, we got as far as Luke 24:2-3 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. OK so we had verse 1 describing the visit after the first Sabbath and now in verses 2 & 3 the sunrise visit after the second Sabbath. Pressing on in verse 4 we find the phrase “And it came to pass” which always means some time has elapsed. This means there was a space of time between them entering the tomb and the time of meeting the two men in shining garments.

4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words,

These verses are a record of the sunrise group’s experiences as compared to Mary Magdalene’s experiences which took place hours earlier. Now we have something which can only be an overview of the whole day’s events summarised by Luke in four verses:

9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

Luke also makes an error here by referring to the disciples as the apostles. Now when Luke wrote his account, possibly in and around 70 AD, the disciples had long been apostles and Luke had forgotten that at the time of the resurrection the eleven were still only disciples - not apostles. They did not become apostles until Pentecost which took place after The Lord’s ascension. Now because Luke’s account seems to be more problematic than the other three accounts and we have now discovered he had a little problem with detail we have to dissect what he has written in these verses. First he has not recorded the two separate visits to the tomb, first by Mary Magdalene and then later by the other Mary with other women at sunrise. What he has done is lump both these visits in together as one which is why he then records Peter now running off. Peter didn’t run off to the tomb twice, only once and had already done that hours earlier when only Mary Magdalene had come to him to tell him the Lord was raised from the dead.

Now these may just be errors caused by the passing of time, don’t forget Luke’s account was written forty or so years after the events of that wonderful day so it would be easy for a few minor details to be recorded inaccurately. Then on the other hand we do have those vested interests which I mentioned earlier, and these people would be more than happy to see confusion recorded in the pages of Holy Scripture. If it was some of their ‘handy work’ then we can now see that they failed in their mission - The Truth can never be hidden!!

We now move on to the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and one of the most uplifting stories in Holy Scripture. The issue within this passage of Scripture, for us in this study, is the business of whether or not this was the ‘third day’ as written in English translations of The Holy Bible. Here is the verse:

Luke 24:21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

OK, so was it, because if it was then everything I have written thus far is compromised and we most definitely have a confliction or a contradiction? I will now copy all the other verses relevant to this story so we can learn the true meaning of this account. The problems here are twofold 1) incorrect emphasis on the subject matter: 2) and because of that misplaced emphasis again we are left asking the question, who was responsible for changing that emphasis!!?? Now you will notice that I have underlined above, not only the words ‘third day’ but also ‘these things’, so let’s copy the other Scriptures below:

Luke 24:13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.

Having underlined and emphasised the subject matter of this conversation we can now see that the number of days since these things had occurred is an irrelevance. The phrase ‘today is the third day’ is like the ‘indeed’ Sabbath I revealed in an earlier article - it’s gratuitous nonsense!

We yet expected that He is the One being about to be loosening (redeeming) the Israel but surely and together to all these third this day it is leading from which these became.

Above is the Greek rendering and even here we can see the emphasis is on the happenings or the things of the last few days not the number of days passed. What we now have to ascertain is whether they are talking about three things or the number of days passed? The other questions we need to ask ourselves are these, would the number of days passed be an issue to these two disciples as they walked to Emmaus or just the awesome happenings - don’t forget these were very emotional and traumatic times for The Lord’s followers? Again, to whom would this number of days issue be important - those two disciples (I don’t think so) or the later translators of this story (Ah yes, now were talking!!)?

Just to firm things up in our own minds, what were the three things that these disciples would have been discussing as they walked and talked with The Lord Jesus Christ on the road to Emmaus? 1) How their Master has been falsely accused, tried and condemned to death by their own wicked religious leaders. 2) Tortured and crucified by the Romans and buried in a tomb. 3) His disappearance from that tomb and His reported resurrection. To suggest that they remarked on how many days had passed is sheer fantastical, religious intellectual humbug and nonsense – utter garbage.

To finish off I am going to use the assistance of my NIV Greek-Interlinear Bible (now there’s a surprise) where it clearly states ‘these things third’ in its rendering. This tells us quite plainly that it was three things that the two disciples were discussing with The Lord not how many days that had passed. The reality is that it was the fourth day since all these things had come to pass not the third day.

Here is another good point, if you ask anyone who has lived through an horrendous trauma of, let’s say, a serious road accident resulting in the near death of a loved one and the inevitable bedside vigil, sometimes for weeks, the people concerned always lose track of time and understandably so. If we then transfer this level of traumatic upheaval to those loved followers of The Lord Jesus Christ we can then begin to see the nonsense of the remark: “And it is now three days since these things occurred”. These fellas would not have known what year it was, let alone how many days had passed.

It’s time, therefore, for us to wise up to the religious contaminations in God’s Holy Word and get with The Truth - Jesus Christ.

I hope you have enjoyed this series of articles. I will follow up with a tidying up of some ‘loose ends’ so to speak as there are Scriptures in Mark’s account which I did not cover.

Charles Crosby

Revised and edited 3rd September 2007

Write me with any questions you may have at yes2faith@yahoo.co.uk

Patio furniture is a type of furniture designed for outdoor use. It is typically made of weather resistant materials, like treated wood, metal, plastic, glass, vinyl and stone. Patio furniture is often sold as a patio set, a table with 4 or 6 chairs and an umbrella. Patios can serve as a place where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. Usually, patio furniture items my include adirondack chairs, arbors, beach chairs, benches, bird baths, dog houses, fountains, garden bridges, grills, hammocks, umbrellas, planters, porch swings, potting benches, sundials, torches, weather vanes, and wind chimes.

Now, let’s take a look at a short list, not claiming to be exhaustive, of patio and garden furniture terms you may not understand.

• Adirondack chair - A type of chair used primarily outdoors.
• Arbor - A shaded sitting place in your garden.
• Bird bath - A shallow basin filled with water for bathing, used as an attraction for birds.
• Chaise longue - An upholstered couch in the shape of a chair.
• Fountain - An arrangement where water issues from a source, fills a basin, and is drained away.
• Grill - A charcoal or gas-fueled device used for cooking food.
• Hammock - A network of thin rope, streched between 2 points, used to sleep or rest in.
• Parasol - An umbrella made for protection against rain or sun.
• Porch swing - A hanging seat, usually found on a porch for relaxing.
• Sundial - A device that measures time by the position of the Sun.
• Torch - A portable source of fire, used as a source of light.
• Trellis - A structure that supports many types of climbing plants.
• Umbrella - A collapsible canopy that protects from sun or rain.
• Weather vane - A movable device attached to the roof a house for showing the direction of the wind.
• Wind chime - Hollow or solid metal tubes, which hung outside and are played by the wind, producing pleasant sounds.

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Many of us still have a concept that in the “good old days”, families took care of their own with wonderful results. We recall or imagine an aging parent feeling at home and happy living with an adult child. The truth is, we may be recalling such a concept through the unpracticed eye of a child or without even that much experience to base such an impression on. The lack of retirement centers in days gone by doesn’t necessarily mean everyone lived together happily ever after.

We often smile with approval when we see adult children stepping up to the plate when parents no longer can fend well for themselves. We hear and admire their strong affirmation that “we’re not sending mother to that kind of place!” The idea is to build a cottage “out back” or use a daylight basement to good advantage. It all sounds so great. The parent will be close by and feel loved. It will be easier to look in on him/her, too. How is it possible to monitor care, otherwise? Better to take it on and keep it in the family.

Many seniors wish they had families that had such attitudes and some may look longingly toward those who are so fortunate as to be “taken in” to a loving, secure home. What a reasonable, workable solution!

We need to think more clearly about the perceived utopia of togetherness in such situations. From those who have tried it, we often hear another story. If they are able to offer a candid appraisal, where honesty is not forfeited for obvious reasons, we may hear of myriad problems and issues they didn’t anticipate came to light.

The situation can be one that disintegrates. Parents who drive, can lose that skill. Then, shopping, doctor appointments and even social events may become the caretaker’s nemesis. A parent can become less and less of a housekeeper, and if and when memory starts to hit the skids, problems may tend to increase. Young or middle-aged children with full lives and limited time can get backed into a corner. For the parent, part of this picture may even include a declining ability to find a way to pass the time. Needs change.

If and when pie-in-the-sky idealism wears off, how can the budding caretakers reconsider the issue of checking out one of “those places” without it looking like rejection? As they come to see that increasingly dependent parents are often alone all day and lonely…waiting, patiently or impatiently as the case may be, for them to make life full, rewarding, interesting and comfortable, how do they adapt and accommodate to the situation?

It’s true that some retirement centers are despicable, maybe even many…but not all.

Before ever getting backed into a corner, adult children need to investigate every option, and work with aging parents to find a mutually satisfying solution. If a place sounds and looks great, and doesn’t work out, it may be time to try another. One bad experience doesn’t have to be the end of the concept.

There can be a huge difference in the quality of life between being alone most of the time in an adult child’s home and living in a supportive retirement center. One benefit is the “extended family feeling” that can come from living with agreeable peers. Having one’s own life instead of waiting for someone else to create it can be a wonderful experience for an aging senior. Often sharing simple volunteering jobs helps to promote the feeling of being useful without feeling like it is required. Activities can be looked at closely and residents in a supportive retirement center can pick and choose. Most importantly, as needs change, additional help is available.

The outcome can be a full life with visits from adult children being happy occasions. The removal of the dreaded feeling of obligation on one side and dependency on the other can be replaced with a celebration of the golden years by everyone involved.

Why not consider talking, researching, suggesting and creating a plan that will be workable? It definitely requires putting down rose-colored glasses and looking at what may be ahead, long-range, with clarity and honesty. Partnerships between aging seniors and adult children don’t have to exclusively play out under one roof. In fact, one roof can be a very poor choice.

Luise Volta’s life has included careers in nursing, teaching preschool, interior design, real estate sales, insurance adjusting, and dairy herd cow testing. She helps people with a wide array of subjects, including retirement wishes, relationship problem advice, career advice, death and afterlife, free financial information, helping others, home and garden, mental health, motivation and success, nutrition and health, parenting development, pets, self-acceptance, sexuality, spirituality, techniques of conflict resolution, troubled teenagers, values and beliefs, RV advice, senior RV camping and camping clubs. Visit MomResponds.com for free advice.

Corporate budgeting is a business process to identify how much
revenue can the company potentially make in the next one to five
years and how much money does the company need to spend to earn
that revenue. To a layman, it is simply a case of identifying how
much more you want to earn for next year and multiply all the numbers
by a certain percentage. If that is how you are doing your budget,
then I would agree with you that it is a total waste of time. Don’t
do it at all. Budgeting is to identify the line of businesses/products
that will bring you a stable stream of income as well as those with
high growth potential and the cost associated with these businesses/products.

Budgeting is not only a process to establish a plan on how you are
going to achieve your profit for the next one year, but it is also a
time for you to review how you have done in the past one year.

For example, a review of our business showed that almost half of our
revenue for last year came from our Advanced Excel Training Course -
“Unleashing the Potential of Excel”. This was unexpected as our initial
intention is to use the course as an advertising channel to promote
our consultancy services. The review identifies an additional line of
business for the company and we decided to put in more resources to
take advantage of this new income stream. At the same time, we have
to set aside some money for expenses for the launch of our new solution
which cut short their budgeting time by half while budget planners can
consolidate the numbers at a click of a button, without moving away
from Excel. The process triggers a preliminary review on the price
we plan to set for the solution
and how many customers we intend to convert in the first
year. Doing the exercise is important as we can project how much revenue
this solution can bring us this year and how it would fare in the next 5 years.

With the plan in place, we will be able to isolate the impact and understand
how the existing business is faring and how this new line of business will
add to the bottom line. Without the process, we will be running in the dark
and this may slow down the growth of this revenue stream.

The above exercise is very important to the management as they will
not have the time to follow up with the activities. The plan will gave
them the opportunity to delegate the project to someone suitable and
this person would be able to operate with more autonomy with a given
plan. And should the project deviate from the plan, the person and/or
the management can then schedule an adhoc review on this line of business,
such as, putting in more resources if the growth of this revenue stream
exceeds the expected growth.

Jason Khoo is the author of the website Advanced Excel Profit Centre. He hopes to share with his visitors how to simplify complicated calculations through the use of Excel. He also develop templates such as the NPV template, IRR template to help users gain a better understanding of these concepts and make it more convenient for users to derive the values. He has also developed a business solution that helps budget planners consolidate budgets in SUPER quick time. The solution is also very useful for personal budgeting and analysis.

When it comes to water heaters, there is strong disagreement as to which one type of electric hot water heater is better: whether gas hot water heater or the electric hot water heater. Between the two type of heaters, there are both similarities and differences, and there are also both pros and cons. But ultimately, it comes down to which type of hot water heater a person prefers because both the gas hot water heater and the electric hot water heater perform the same type of heating function. However, many people are concerned With an electric hot water heater, the electric bill and how much it is costing to operate an electric hot water heater, and so they choose to use a gas water heater instead of the electric hot water heater.

The Costs Of The Electric Hot Water Heater - It is Not High As Some Perceived it To Be

Many people think that electric hot water heaters are very expensive, and there are commercials seen often that indicate that gas water heaters are a better choice because they cost less and they keep working when the power goes out. While it is real that a gas hot water heater will keep working when there is no power, and an electric hot water heater will not (unless one has a generator), this is should not be the only factor to consider when deciding whether one should have an electric or gas hot water heater. There are other concerns that have to be addressed too, and these ranges from whether natural gas or propane is available in the area to whether individuals are concerned about whether natural gas or propane is safe for the family, or whether there is a danger of explosion or other problems.

The benefits Of the electric hot water heater that are seen with the electric hot water heater include faster heating and higher safety ratings, as natural gas or propane can potentially cause fires and explosions. It is not impossible for an electric hot water heater to cause a fire too. Though most people associate the fire and explosion problems with gas hot water heaters, which makes them looks more ‘dangerous’ in the eyes of many people. It is important to that when determining whether one wants to purchase a gas hot water heater or an electric hot water heater. Electric water heaters provide many years of good and quality heating service, and there are various brands and sizes that can be purchased so that a person can ensure that he or she gets the hot water heater that meets their needs. The benefits of hot water heater certainly outweigh the gas water heater.

TangoPang is a writer. He runs several informational websites dedicated to providing unbiased information on Finance and Home Improvement topics. For more information please see http://www.guidetoheaters.com

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A provocative article featured in the Daily Mail voiced concerns about the UK’s growing population of overweight people. Naveed Sattar; Professor of Metabolic Medicine at the University of Glasgow has outlined how we might deal with the problem. This has prompted me to write a response.

I write both on a personal level since I am part of that statistic (5’ 5” size 16/18, middle age overweight woman) and as the Director of a retail fashion business that specialises in size 16 plus fashion.

All my adult life I have struggled to keep my weight in check. One of the things that has constantly put salt in the wound was the lack of attractive clothes size 16 plus. Even when some stores did offer a plus department it always seemed there was a lack of an attractive environment – I didn’t want to be shoved in the back of the shop or worse still, sent down to the basement. I wanted to shop in Joseph and Harvey Nichols. A stroll down Bond Street or Sloane Street would be frustrating and depressing. Indeed, these are the emotions that inspired me to start the company.

I believe that every woman has the right to be able to present herself in the most attractive way possible. We work with what she has not what she has not. All women should be able to buy beautiful clothes. This is not something that should be exclusive to thin people and larger women should not be prejudiced against.

Should the exclusive design shops such as Armani, Donna Karan, Gucci, Chloe and Nicole Farhi etc. be more flexible then I would be out of business.

Having outlined why Beige exists and our philosophy, back to the article… the headline in the Daily Mail “Obese should have health warnings on their clothes” was a mis-quote. The professor actually suggested “Oversize clothes should have obesity helpline numbers sewn on them to try and reduce Britain’s fat crisis”.

This crisis, by the way is not exclusive to Britain. It is a problem for most wealthy western countries. I accept that being overweight can be bad for your health – heart disease, cancer, joint problems, diabetes and so on are more prevalent amongst those of us who are overweight. Why it is of particular concern to Britain is because we have a National Health Service – we do not have to pay for our health care. In America there is no such a service and presumably overweight people pay higher health insurance premiums.

I understand the professor’s concern over what he has defined as ‘Britain’s fat crisis’. I agree that something should be done about it. But sewing in labels into clothes?

My quick answer to all of you who have asked what I think is, NO!

Why, No?

It will make the situation worse!

I should think this proposed label would drive many to the comfort of the nearest chocolate bar. Those of us who are part of the fat crisis statistic know that we are fat. We know it’s not great for our health, in fact many are already suffering the side effects as listed above.

Educate Britain’s children about healthy lifestyles by all means, but please be more sensitive and less judgmental to those people who are overweight.

Health warnings on junk food are acceptable, clearly marked labels on all food products is a great idea - most supermarkets have improved their labeling.

The very idea of putting labels on people’s clothes in this manner has an extremely sinister feel to it – where does it all lead? Where does the responsibility of a government for the people begin and end?

Why are we allowed to purchase cars that have the capacity to exceed the speed limit… surely that can’t be good for our health?

We are allowed to over spend…indeed encouraged to do so… so should our credit cards be capped to reflect our earnings?

Why just pick on fat people? There are many other groups of people who put a strain on the government’s resources.

I am not saying that it is ok to be overweight – however if for what ever reason one finds oneself not able to wear clothes less than size 16 then it is not our place to judge.

Leanda Walters is a director of Beige Plus Ltd the retail outlet for plus size clothing

Limewire and all other file-sharing software is not actually illegal. It is called a “file sharing” software so you can share files - just not ones with copyright on them. E.g. you can listen to a song your friend might have put on the file sharing software as a little joke - but you can’t download one of Eminem’s songs. I will show you why it not only can affect yourself, but how it affects others too.

Nothing in life is perfect. When you want to do something there will always be something in your way. In this case when you are trying to download music it is not only illegal, but you could face much more severe consequences than a £1000 fine if caught.

As you may already know, the world is crawling with hackers who try and ruin your computer for fun or as a “business”. A business? Yes, they can exploit your account and blackmail you. They do this via the following way:

If you wanted to download your favourite music, say a song by Eminem, you might go onto Limewire to download it. So what these hackers can do is infect all these music files with spyware (a bug that hackers send out to spy on your computer) and trace your IP address (computer’s identification) back to their own system. From here they can easily exploit your bank accounts, crash your systems and if you own your own website, corrupt your server. They could then email/phone you asking for a hefty sum of money ( in the hundreds of thousands) and blackmail you by demanding a ransom and then they say they’ll stop hacking into your account. For them it is a win - win situation. All this could be caused by downloading just one song. Crazy when you think about it.

Pornographers on the internet do the same thing. They promote their websites though and are not too interested in the account exploitation. However, if they get hold of your IP address, they could flood your desktop with pop-ups and eventually causing your computer to crash to a point that it can’t be fixed.

These are the two MAIN ways in that your computer could be affected by illegal downloading. I think you would have learned by now the consequences that affect you. However there is one more consequence that could make your favourite singer to go out of business.

Imagine that you download a smash hit new single from Eminem of Limewire. He loses about $4/£2 profit. What is £2, it is a very nominal amount of money, isn’t it? However, because the song is so popular, 1 million people download the same song for free. This means that Eminem would lose out on about $4 million or £2 million. If this kept happening, he would become broke, and you would be able to hear any of his new music ever again.

So, there is a way to listen to music for free, WITHOUT the financial consequences. The two main ways are:

1. If you have BT Yahoo Broadband, you can listen to your favourite songs of Yahoo Music.
2. You can go to the fansite of that artist and usually they have 3 of his/her main hits on the website that you can listen to for free.
3. Sometimes you see those annoying popups asking you to pick a ringtone of your choice for free to put on your phone. Well actually, it is FREE. They will send you that ringtone/ real sound for free if you have a phone and give them your mobile number.

This is not illegal AND it is free.

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So you want to work from home or from a rented office as a professional freelance copywriter?

Are you a beginning copywriter just starting out? Do you understand how to create killer copy that will make your client’s mouths water and your reader spend his money? Are you wondering what the next step is?

Are you wondering…

What to do next?

It’s simple. You need to have copywriting samples to show to your prospects.

And this dilemma can seem overhwelming. Some people (not us of course) reach this point and figure they’ll never get a paying copywriting job for this very reason.

There are ways around this obstacle.

The key to creating a winning portfolio that will land you copywriting work is to create a portfolio full of speculative ads. Spec ads are ads you’ve written yourself.

Take a moment and try this exercise. Sit back for a moment and look around the room you’re sitting in now.

What are the things that you see around you? Your lamp, computer, desk, phone, your shirt, paper, golf clubs, pictures on the walls, etc.

Do this: Write an ad for one of the things you see around you. Write this ad about the company that produced whatever you’re going to write about. This is called a SPEC AD. It’s an add you write that no one hired you for but shows off your abilities as a copywriter.

SPEC ADS show a potential client/employer what your talents are. It’s a great way to show off your abilities without actually having a published piece of work.

You can also look through magazines and pick out an ad. Rewrite the ad and improve on the aspects of that ad you find to be weak. Write it the way you would write it as if the company had actually hired you to rewrite it. Don’t just throw something together because you’re not getting paid. Handle it as if you were making big bucks because if you do it correctly then it will be your key to actually doing so.

In your portfolio that you will be putting together later, you’ll want to highlite this rewrite. Divide the page in your portfolio so you can put your SPEC AD on one side and the original ad on the other. This is a great way to compare and contrast your rewrite and explain how and why you made certain, specific changes. Be bold and confident and explain why your ad is better and why and how it is a more effective advertisement.

When shopping your work around remember that smaller agencies are usually more receptive to a portfolio containing many SPEC ADS. Because of this you shouldn’t rule out smaller agencies in your search for freelance work. And also smaller agencies are more likely to hire a freelance copywriter because they won’t have the big budget to keep full time copywriters on staff. The small agencies offer excellent opportunities to build your portfolio with real work.

Also when prospecting for work never rule out tv and radio stations or a large business with it’s own in-house ad agency. They all may have copywriters on staff but their copywriters may be overloaded with work and therefore some would be available to you.

Always research the agency you are going to submit your work to. If you have the time and energy try to include at least one type of SPEC AD that mirrors the type of work the agency you are prospecting handles. This will put you head and shoulders above other freelancers who just submit a portfolio filled with random, irrelevant copy.

When searching for freelance copywriting work, especially if you have no experience and no work to build a portfolio with, you will have to rely on SPEC ADs to showcase your abilities as a copywriter.

And always, always maintain a positive attitude because no matter how great your work is, you are still selling yourself. No one wants to hire a sour puss or a prima donna. Be open, available, reliable, and courteous as these traits will sell your services almost as well as your talent will.

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So welcome to my mothers day. Dreams of a helpful child and caring husband, not in my house!
Let’s see, my six year old daughter woke up at 4.50am too excited to sleep anymore and bounces into my bed making sure I am awake.

When I tactfully tell her it’s not even 6.00 and to go and find something to do, she grumpily decides
to watch television for a short while while I go back to sleep. At first, a great idea until
the cable box decides not to work. Trying to ignore the whinging, I finally give in and trudge downstairs muttering under my breath. After several minutes of standoff It finally splutters into life and I head back to bed.

So, finally a quiet child and I drift off back to sleep, until that it is I am awoken by an almighty thump thanks to my cat. He then starts his ‘feed me’ routine. I try to ignore him and he settles down on my legs for a minute then decides enough is enough. A tentative paw investigates the possibility of getting any food by scratching my face and trying to sit on my head.
Looking at the clock it is now.. only 5.25am. I get up feed the cat head back to bed again.
Of course by now my daughter is raring to go and starts demanding breakfast.

All thoughts of being brought breakfast in bed are rapidly fading, followed by the day of rest and relaxation I had planned. I make it quite clear there will be no breakfast until at least 6.30am.

Finally a bit of peace. 6.30am came all to soon and the whining begins again. I am so hungry I need breakfast. By this point I give up, head into the kitchen only to be met with a huge pile of washing up still left from yesterday. My husband promised it would be done last night and a pile of dirty washing that was also supposed to have been done last night. I stare at it and leave it. No, not today my day off.

My daughter bounds into the kitchen with my present. As she helps to rip off the paper It’s a box of my favourite chocolates.

Ok, so it’s early and really not the best thing for breakfast but, who cares. We sit down on the kitchen floor amongst the piles of washing, cuddled up to next each other, then dive in and help ourselves.
Happy Mothers Day

A retail business has special needs to handle their all the transaction when it comes to accepting credit cards it is very necessary to chose the best services of Merchant credit card services. There are number of service providers available in the market, before choosing out of them one should always take precautions. Today, it’s very easy to take the services of Online Merchant Account. To manage all transactions needs, an array of the latest equipments and software those meet all the particular needs of all types of businesses and more. It’s no happenstance that one has complete answers for market requirements.

As a retail Merchandiser, We should know what we are acting when it comes to selecting online Merchant account provider and a POS Software terminal solution. Choosing the wrong merchant account provider services can make us paying high priced services on Credit card receivables terminal that our business does not in need of, and forced to pay high monthly fees. Beware of these types of surprises! Here my aim is to aware you all about merchant account, to help in selection of a Merchant Account Provider and Selection of the right Terminal through this article.

What is a Retail Merchant Account?

Before you go to choose a right merchant Solutions provider, you should know what a merchant account is and how it works? Internet credit card processing needs an account called Merchant account that can be opened for a business to receive and process the credit card. When a customer swipes his credit card through a given terminal, all the information of customer transferred securely to a processing bank. The bank which is responsible for this process checks the customers account information whether the required credit amount is available in customers account or not. And if credit amount is available, then they deduct the appropriate amount from the account. If there is not enough credit amount available, then card is rejected to process further and terminal screen displays message regarding problem. If the credit is available, then the money is transferred to merchant’s Account within 48 to 72 hours.

In this process, bank also checks the status of the credit card i.e. whether card is not reported expired, theft or lost. If any of these problems occurs, transaction immediately rejected.

How to settle Your Retail Storefront?

When you are going to settle your Retail Storefront before taking the services of a merchant account provider. It is very important to decide where exactly you want to install the credit card processing equipment. Some of the aspects to decide where to install credit card processing equipment are:

1. Need of customer friendly access terminal
If you are going to accept debit cards, you need to install PIN Pad. In this case you require a terminal called PIN Pad to enter the pin or password.

2. Speed of Credit card processing
When it comes to the speed of processing, Customers never wish to wait that’s why place your terminals in the easily accessible area of your shop. Because of your service turns a new customer in to a permanent one.

3. Installation of telephone jacks
and always makes sure that terminals should be placed near to telephone jacks for connection. Ask your local telephone company to install jacks where you will be installing credit card processing equipments.

4. Types of equipments Available
Always try to go for all in one terminal instead of separate equipments. As per your requirement you can choose the equipments from wide range of verities available. E.g. All-in-One Terminal/Printers, Printers, POS Software, Wireless Terminals/Printers, Pin Pads, Terminals, Check Readers etc.

Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Software and Technology related topics. He has authored many books on Technology and Merchant Solutions like Merchant credit card services Now he is rendering his services to http://www.themerchantsolutions.com/