| Fans 'should help to run arts and sport'
In his first interview since taking over the post last week, Andy Burnham told The Observer that even regular visitors to theatres, galleries and concert halls should be given places on the boards. 'I'm a big believer that those who invest passion, energy and commitment in an organisation, whether that's their football club or local museum, should help run it,' Burnham said. 'It's a good principle to have artists and practitioners on the boards of arts organisations and to have representatives of supporters in the boardroom at every football club. .
Tips To Shop Wisely and Conveniently
Money worries can add stress to the Holidays. So what can you do when there's tons of shopping to do? First of all, you need to create a realistic budget for your holiday shopping. The holidays are about love and family, so don't feel like you have to go into debt just to be able to afford expensive gifts. Put together a budget you're comfortable with. Next, make a list of each and every gift you need, where you need to get it, etc. You can also avoid stress by planning when you shop. Can you shop on the weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds? If possible, use the weekends for family time as opposed to shopping time! Here are more tips to help you shop wisely over the holidays. Get the Best Deal 1. Compare prices. Look for price-matching policies.
Fry Inc. Announces Renewal of PCI Compliance
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Fry, Inc., a leading e-commerce design, development and managed services provider, announced today that its Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance certification as a managed merchant hosting provider has been renewed. For the second year, Fry received the highest level of standard given by PCI. IBM Internet Security Systems (http://www.iss.net/) served as Fry's security advisor and performed the most recent audit for the certification. "The security of online transactions has always been a critical aspect of the sites we develop," said David Fry, president and chief executive officer of Fry, Inc. "Our clients can be assured that Fry is able to meet the very rigorous standards established by the Payment Security Standards Council for payments handling and processing.
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