![]() Meanwhile, other fees paid to the card networks themselves have also gone up in the U.K., doubling between 20, the group said. to 1.5% from 0.3% before Brexit, according to the British Retail Consortium. Major card brands have hiked those fees on some transactions between the EU and the U.K. because card companies were no longer required to comply with the bloc’s caps on those charges. The ruling came shortly before the United Kingdom left the European Union, which resulted in rising interchange fees in the U.K. The country’s Supreme Court even ruled in 2020 that interchange fees, which are collected by a shopper’s bank, are unlawful. In the U.K., the British Retail Consortium industry group has warned that “abusive fee hikes” add to costs that consumers pay for goods and services. Merchants have been grumbling for years about card fees, which include various payments to banks on either side of the transaction and the card network itself. It’s in talks with MasterCard and American Express as part of a standard review of its co-branded credit card agreement, a spokesperson said. In the U.S., Amazon could drop Visa as the provider of its Prime credit card. Visa has a similar footprint in the U.S., where it has about half the market while its two rivals together account for about a third. Visa is the dominant payment network in Europe, with 58% of the market, while MasterCard has 41% and American Express 1%, according to the Nilson Report, an industry publication. “More merchants accepting Visa meant more customer sign-ups, and the virtuous loop spun onward.”Īmazon hopes to break this chain by cutting the card company out of its payment options in the U.K., and it is probably one of the only players with enough power to do so, Hoy said. “Historically, Visa’s been able to charge whatever it sees fit because of its huge network of card users - not accepting Visa meant cutting out a huge pool of potential customers,” Hoy said. Seattle-based Amazon and San Francisco-based Visa are two of the biggest forces in retail, and their showdown over fees marks an inflection point in the payment industry, said Laura Hoy, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. Amazon blamed “high fees” for its decision, marking an escalation from action it has taken in Singapore and Australia, where it has started charging 0.5% extra for using credit cards from the payment juggernaut. The online retail giant moved this week to stop shoppers from using Visa credit cards issued in the United Kingdom starting next year, the latest salvo in a battle between payment networks and retailers. ![]() LONDON (AP) - Customers are caught in the middle of a growing dispute between Amazon and Visa over transaction fees. ![]()
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![]() Stephen King, On Writing: A memoir of the craft. It reminds me of how Stephen King refers to books.īooks are a uniquely portable magic. A piece of paper, that you have etched ink into, is sent across miles of road or ocean, for the sole purpose of transmitting your thoughts and feelings to another person. Receiving something handwritten feels far more personal than typing something. When I’m not in a rush.Įven list-making can be enjoyable when you can attend to it slowly with a cup of coffee in the sun. But only when I have the time to linger over my words. Writing with a favorite pen (it has to be just right!), and playing with my script in an artful and creative way has always been enjoyable. There’s something wondrous about seeing your thought transform into shapes on the page that can then be passed on to someone else. I attended to the task carefully and thoughtfully (maybe it’s just because I hate making mistakes, especially on pretty cards!). The desk was clear, laptop and phone in another room. I’m basically asking to be distracted.Ĭompare that to sitting at my desk yesterday writing thank you cards to my daughter’s pre-school (she starts school next week!). įor example, as I type this, I have a total of 8 tabs open on my browser window. And the very nature of it – sitting with pen and paper sets us up to succeed at this mindfulness activity, unlike writing on a device. The act of handwriting a letter or card is a slow one. Then it has to be physically taken (via road or air) to the address on the envelope.īut in a world built on fast and furious, and instant gratification, I want to make a case for doing things the old fashioned way. And it’s not just the act of writing the letter. In an age of instant communication, it’s an incredibly time-consuming way to communicate. There are probably many reasons why people don’t send letters or cards via the post. Between 19 mail volume fell by a huge 61 percent. It’s a similar picture in the United States. In my country (New Zealand) postage has halved in the last decade, to the point where we only get mail delivered every second day. ![]() What finally convinced me to commit to doing this was the thought that sending letters the old fashioned way – snail mail – might not even be possible in the future. Snail mail – a dying form of communication ![]() I told the idea ‘don’t be silly! For someone who is constantly working to simplify, this just sounds like a lot of work’. What if I committed to sending a handwritten letter or card every week for 2019? I tried to dismiss the idea initially. Without the convenience of texting or instant messaging, we simply had to be patient and wait until the note was passed to us.įast forward 25 years and my hand cramps up penning a birthday card! And I can’t remember the last time I hand wrote a letter to someone.Īnd then a few weeks ago I had an idea that wouldn’t stop bugging me. Old fashioned snail mail was her choice for connecting with family and friends.Ī few years later, in high school, my friends and I would write long notes to each other, exchanging them at interval and lunchtime. Back then there was no such thing as email, and long-distance calls were a superfluous expense for a pensioner. ![]() When I was little, I remember watching my Nana sit at the kitchen table, for what seemed like hours, writing letters in her beautiful script. You might want to check out my first post in the ‘Caring during COVID-19’ series: 2020 is canceled. Note: This was originally published in February 2019, but feels like a wonderful activity to take up given the current situation. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() The next main entry in the series, Grand Theft Auto IV, was released in April 2008. San Andreas has been ported to various other platforms and services, such as OS X, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Fire OS). In June 2018, the game was added to the Xbox One Backward Compatible library. It could ask you to register to get the game. Please, follow next instructions: Press the button and open the official source. You will be taken to the product page on the official store (mostly it is an official website of the game). A high-definition remastered version received a physical release for both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2015. To download and install GTA San Andreas for PC, click on the 'Get GTA San Andreas' button. In particular, a player-made software patch, dubbed the "Hot Coffee mod", unlocked a previously hidden sexual scene. However, the violence and sexual content of San Andreas has been the source of much public concern and controversy. The game, like its predecessors, is cited as a landmark in video games for its far-reaching influence within the industry. ![]() It has sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide as of 2011 it remains the best-selling PlayStation 2 game of all time. It became the best-selling video game of 2004, as well as one of the best-selling video games of all time. ![]() Unlike its predecessor, San Andreas brought with it new elements of gameplay that would be later incorporated in future titles, including RPG-style mechanics, customisation options with both clothing and vehicle appearances, a vast array of activities and mini-games, and the inclusion of gambling games.Ĭonsidered by many reviewers to be one of the greatest video games ever made, San Andreas received critical acclaim, with praise directed at its music, story and gameplay but criticised for its graphics and some aspects of its controls. The game features references to many real-life elements of the world, such as its cities, regions, and landmarks, with its plot heavily based on several real-life events in Los Angeles in the early 1990s, including the rivalry between real-life street gangs, the 1980s–early 1990s crack epidemic, the LAPD Rampart scandal, and the 1992 Los Angeles riots. state of San Andreas, which is heavily based on California and Nevada. The game, set within an open world environment that players can explore and interact with at their leisure, focuses on the story of former gangster Carl "CJ" Johnson, who is brought back home by the death of his mother, only to become involved in a long journey that sees him exploring the fictional U.S. It was released in October 2004 for PlayStation 2, and in June 2005 for Microsoft Windows and Xbox. It is the seventh title in the Grand Theft Auto series, and the follow-up to the 2002 game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you are activating an upgrade copy, enter your key for the previous version. Enter your license for the current version.Select Account & License from the drop-down menu. Click on Parallels Desktop from the application menu bar on top of the screen you may click on your Control Center window to see it.If you activated a trial version of Parallels Desktop for Mac, you can reactivate it with a commercial license at any time. A subscription allows you to upgrade to the latest version at no additional charge as long as the subscription is valid. Just download and install the latest Parallels Desktop version. If you have a subscription for Parallels Desktop for Mac Standard or Pro Edition, you can upgrade Parallels Desktop to the latest version with the license you own. Note for current Parallels Desktop subscription owners If you are activating an upgrade copy, enter your key for one the previous versions. In such cases, please visit the Parallels Online Store to purchase a full license for Parallels Desktop for Mac.Įnter your license for the current version. Note: An upgrade license key cannot be used for activation after using a trial version, to extend an expired subscription or if there is no license key from a previous version available. To activate Parallels Desktop with an upgrade license, you need two keys: the upgrade key for the version you are installing, and a key for one of previous versions. ![]()
![]() ![]() It’s possible the Nintendo Switch won’t be getting it yet until the base game is fully fixed. It’s worth mentioning the post just said the DLC pack is available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Even though both men are in their ’50s and ’60s, they still wrestle frequently on the independent circuit which is amazing for their age.Īnyway, you can download the DLC pack this Tuesday or you it should be unlocked already if you bought the Season Pass for WWE 2K18. This team comprises of Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton. ![]() Lastly we have other 2017 Hall of Fame inductees with the tag team ‘The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express’. Fans will see her return in the WWE as she will be one of the commentators for the Mixed Match Challenge tournament. She is a former Women’s Champion and was inducted to the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame last year. This is because the pair left the WWE several years ago to join Impact Wrestling/TNA.īeth Phoenix is another famous female wrestler fans will recognize. The newest installment of WWE 2K is only a few weeks away from being released. A new ad for WWE 2K18 aired during No Mercy on Sunday night and Matt Hardy highlighted something you might have missed. WWE 2K18 is the first WWE game that both Hardys have been in many years. Ever since WWE announced the roster for WWE 2K18, fans have been wondering why Matt and Jeff Hardy were not included. Obviously, the biggest addition to the pack is of Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy who famously came back to the WWE at WrestleMania 33 last year. Add Jeff Hardy – The Charismatic Enigma, Matthardybrand, Beth Phoenix, and The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express to your roster on January 16th! (PS4, XB1, PC)“. The official WWE 2K Facebook page announced the following message: “The #WWE2K18 Enduring Icons Pack is almost here. Aside from the legendary tag team, three other famous and popular wrestlers are available in this new pack as well. FUNKO WE NEED HARDY BOY POPS Im writting to you on behalf of every wwe fan out. The Hardy Boyz are finally coming to WWE 2K18 very soon with the DLC bundle called the “Enduring Icons” pack. Wwe universe needs Jeff and Matt hardy Funko Pops. ![]() ![]() ![]() I have used this tool for almost 2 years 3-10 times per week and it has held up very well. I have also used it for its intended purpose to the pick up dropped fuses, screws, nuts, etc. While not designed to allow you to apply torque it allows me to start a machine screw with little risk of cross threading then follow with a normal driver to tighten.įor starting a screw it is limited to small (~1/4″) heads or the holding prongs will slip. But this tool is small enough to fit into hard to reach areas. ![]() This is not ideal for keeping my tool kit lightweight and portable. I have looked at similar devices that hold a screw onto a screwdriver but they are designed to be used for one type of screwdriver bit and I would have to carry multiple specialty drivers. This has led to me dropping many screws, accompanied by some colorful language and a scavenger hunt. While many screws are magnetic and will hold to a bit for installing upside down, I have found some manufacturers use small stainless screws to install circuit boards in devices where there is any risk of moisture ingress. ![]() I repair medical equipment on site for a living. It has found itself and permanent home in my tool kit, unlike other items found in the spaces usually reserved for mints and chocolate parts. When I saw it sitting in the jar on the counter I hoped it was the solution to the headaches caused by my sausage fingers. I came across this Screw and Nut Grabber ($8) in the impulse buy section during a Christmas shopping trip to a Lee Valley retail store. ![]() ![]() ![]() Appendixes in this volume include a listing of the girls' series covered in the book as well as important books about girls' series fiction. This is the first study of American girls' series books to examine the entire genre from its beginnings in the 1840s to the present day, revealing facts about a sub-genre of children's and young adult literature that has rarely been studied. Her study also focuses on the creation, writing, and production of such books. Carpan examines popular series, subgenres, themes, and characters found in approximately 100 series, noting how teenage girls are portrayed in girls' series fiction and how girls' series reflect or subvert the culture of the era in which they are produced. In Sisters, Schoolgirls, and Sleuths: Girls' Series Books in America, Carolyn Carpan provides a social history of girls' series fiction published in America from the mid-19th century through the early 21st century. In recent decades, series books like The Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High have become staples for young readers everywhere. 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