Softline Pastel Launches Online Portal For Cloud Apps - Ventures ...

VENTURES AFRICA- ? Softline Pastel, South Africa?s leading business and accounting software developer,?has launched its business portal ? Sage Pastel Online ? to provide entrepreneur a central location to access the company?s bouquet of cloud-based business tools that will make running a small business a little easier.

The site offers Sage Pastel?s range of online product including online accounting, payroll and marketing services that allow business owners the freedom to run their businesses at anytime from anywhere. Pastel?s BEE one-stop-information-hub, BEE123 and brand new free-to-all-users personal finance applications are also available on the website.

Managing Director of Pastel Accounting, Steven Cohen, says, ?Moving your business applications online is a must for anyone who wants to ensure that they remain at the cutting edge of service delivery.?

?Times have changed. We have entered an age where technology is pervasive, allowing us more mobility than ever ? and business has to be part of the revolution to remain competitive,? he added.

Sage Pastel launched South Africa?s first online accounting program, My Business Online through its brand- Pastel Accounting, in May 2009. Since then, it has brought several online innovations to the local SME market.

Last week, the company rolled out mobile business applications. They include; Pastel My Business Online ? ?a full-function accounting program, designed specifically for the small business owner. All accounting lingo has been changed to simple English, so even the layman can manage the business?s books. It?s a multi-user system with dashboards, graphs and drill-downs to source transactions that provide a bird?s eye view of the business. The system allows users to manage customers, suppliers and inventory items and keeps track of sales and purchases. It comes with a comprehensive list of reports so that month-end management packs are quick and easy to create.

Another product is the Pastel My Payroll Online ? a simple payroll solution that allows SME owners to pay their employees anywhere, anytime.? It?s a SARS compliant system aligned to even the most complex legislation, including PAYE and UIF. Users can also process leave online with leave types already defined according to the BCEA requirements. Like, My Business, My Payroll contains no confusing jargon.

Pastel My Webspace on the other hand is an online marketing engine for SMEs with an HTML5 website builder designed for optimal marketing and e-commerce capabilities.

In addition My Brand will manage users? search engine optimisation, and mobile and social media integration. My Brand effectively integrates everything for the user and provides an all-in-one e-marketing service with analytics, social media insights, and creating and mailing a fully dynamic newsletter with marketing feedback.

However, to champion business mobility, the company has partnered with Samsung Enterprise Mobility. As a result, selected Samsung devices will now come preloaded with the My Business Online Android app and Pastel is a reseller of Samsung?s SIII, Note and Tablet devices ? ?all preloaded with a year?s free access to Pastel My Business Online.

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Top 10 foods that prevent breast cancer -Breast Cancer news-

? Breast Cancer news ? Nov 09, 2012

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted that by 2020 the number of breast cancer cases will jump to an alarming figure and one in every eight women would run the risk of developing the disease in her lifetime.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) too, concluded that over the last two decades there has been a steep rise in the statistics pertaining to women being diagnosed with breast cancer. So grave is the scenario that in India, breast cancer has been declared the most common form of cancer, almost surpassing cervical cancer as the deadliest of all cancers. Early detection and regular medical-checkups are compulsory, but at the same time it is important that our diet and the food we eat prepare us to fight malignant cancer cells at the onset.

Tina Sapra, senior clinical nutritionist & coordinator with Fortis Memorial Research Institute and Dr Vandana Mathur, consulting nutritionist, Metropolis Healthcare, Mumbai, give us an insight into the top foods that can prevent breast cancer risk in women. The doctors discuss age groups most vulnerable to the disease and also inform us about the foods that should be avoided in daily diet to keep cancer cell growth in check.

Foods that prevent Breast Cancer
Flaxseed
You can get flax either as whole seed, ground or flaxseed oil. The omega-3s, lignans and fibre found in flaxseed are found to form a protective shield against cancer cells responsible for causing breast cancer. Include flax to yogurt or a smoothie to create a richer and nutty flavour. You can add flaxseed oil to salad dressings too or integrate them into baked goods, such as cookies or muffins.

Brazil nuts
Uniquely rich in selenium, fibre, and phytochemicals, Brazil nuts can help fight inflammation, improve the immune system and prevent tumour growth. And you do not need many of them???a palmful can do the trick. Enjoy them as any other nut either with fruits or asparagus (contains the anti-cancer component, chlorophyll).

Garlic
Rich source of cancer-fighting compound called allium, garlic and its relatives (onion, leeks, scallions, and chives) are shown to slow tumour growth and prevent breast cancer risk among other forms of cancer such as colorectal and prostate cancers. Garlic and onions are found in a variety of foods including Italian, Spanish, Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes. Crush or swallow a piece of garlic every morning and that?s all it takes to live a cancer-free life!

Pomegranate
This is highly recommended for preventing breast cancer. It contains polyphenol- an ellagic acid with anti-oxidant properties that prevent cancer growth. Include this delicious fruit in your diet and discover effective health benefits.

Dark-green leafy vegetables
From kale, collards to spinach and Swiss chard, dark-green leafy vegetables probably are considered a ?one stop shop? for all the best nutrients your body needs to fend off cancerous cells, i.e. fibre, vitamin B, phytochemicals, chlorophyll and more. It?s time to add some greens to your diet.

Salmon
A great source of omega-3s and vitamins B12 and D, salmon can provide your body with the nutrients it needs to regulate cell growth and prevent cancer. In fact, certain types of Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) are proven effective in cancer treatment. Steam it, bake it, grill it or saute it. This fish is a great option and pairs well with many foods like garlic, dark-green leafy vegetables, turmeric, peppers and broccoli.

Broccoli and broccoli sprouts
As a cruciferous (belonging to the plant family Cruciferae) vegetable along with cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale; broccoli is rich in sulforophane and indoles, which are shown to regulate cell growth in multiple ways and help fight a range of cancers, including breast, bladder, lymphoma, prostate and lung cancer.

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Massive storm wreaks havoc on presidential race

CELINA, Ohio (AP) ? Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama frantically sought to close the deal with voters with precious few days left in an incredibly close race as this year's October surprise ? an unprecedented storm menacing the East Coast ? wreaked havoc on their best laid plans.

Ever mindful of his narrow path to the requisite 270 electoral votes, Romney looked to expand his map, weighing an intensified effort in traditionally left-leaning Minnesota. Obama sought to defend historically Democratic turf as the race tightened heading into the final week.

Wary of being seen as putting their political pursuits ahead of public safety, the two White House hopefuls reshuffled their campaign plans as the storm approached. Both candidates were loath to forfeit face time with voters in battleground states like Virginia, which is likely to be afflicted when Hurricane Sandy, a winter storm and a cold front collide to form a freak hybrid storm.

"The storm will throw havoc into the race," said Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., noting that a Monday rally in his state with Obama and former President Bill Clinton has already been canceled.

Obama, preparing to depart for Florida a day early to beat the storm, followed up a morning church service with his daughters with a visit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's headquarters, where the president was briefed before speaking by phone to governors and mayors in affected states. Hours before rainfall was expected to begin, Obama declared a state of emergency in Maryland, freeing up federal funds to aid local response efforts.

"Anything they need, we will be there," Obama said. "And we are going to cut through red tape. We are not going to get bogged down with a lot of rules. We want to make sure that we are anticipating and leaning forward into making sure that we've got the best possible response to what is going to be a big and messy system."

An opportunity for Obama to demonstrate steady leadership in the face of a crisis was offset by the risk that the federal government, as in past emergencies, could be faulted for an ineffective response, with the president left to take the fall.

Obama canceled campaign stops Monday in Virginia and Tuesday in Colorado to monitor the storm but planned to go forward with other events Monday in Florida and Ohio, with Clinton at his side. He planned to return to Ohio on Wednesday with stops in Cincinnati and Akron, followed by a Thursday swing through Springfield, Ohio; Boulder, Colo.; and Las Vegas.

Romney nixed three stops in up-for-grabs Virginia on Sunday, opting instead to campaign with running mate Paul Ryan in Ohio before heading Monday to Wisconsin, where the former Massachusetts governor has chipped away at Obama's lead.

"Let's today when we get home put in our prayers the people who are in the East Coast in the wake of this big storm that's coming," Ryan said in Celina, Ohio.

As Ryan discussed the approaching end of the race, the crowd erupted with chants of "nine more days."

Also vexing to Obama and Romney was the prospect that bad weather could hinder early voting and get-out-the-vote efforts, key components for both campaigns in the waning days of the campaign.

"Obviously, we want unfettered access to the polls, because we think the more people that come out, the better we're going to do," said David Axelrod, a top adviser to Obama's campaign. "To the extent that it makes it harder, that's a source of concern."

Boarding Romney's campaign bus in Dayton, Ohio, Sen. Rob Portman hedged when asked whether the storm could affect turnout in his hotly contested state: "We'll see. On early voting, it might."

Signs of the storm's enormity were quickly mounting. New York City prepared to shut down its mass transit system and ordered some residents to evacuate, while governors from North Carolina to Connecticut declared states of emergency. Airlines canceled more than 3,000 flights in anticipation of the hurricane, which has already killed more than 60 people in the Caribbean.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, whose state is among the most competitive in the race, said intensive contingency plans would prevent the storm from undermining voters' ability to cast their ballots.

"We've got about 2,000 additional people that are coming into Virginia to help our power suppliers," said McDonnell, a top Romney ally. "The state board of elections is already planning for extended hours in advance for absentee voting, and it's now a priority, moved up to the same level as hospitals and police stations to have power restored."

Getting voters to the polls ? whether early or on Election Day ? is one of the few elements of the race still in the candidates' control with little more than a week left in the race. Although Romney and Obama are in a close contest for the popular vote, the president continues to have the upper hand in the handful of contested states where the victor will be decided. An Associated Press analysis shows Romney has fewer routes than Obama to reach the 270 electoral votes he needs to oust the incumbent, although the Republican has pulled even, or is slightly ahead, in a few pivotal states like Virginia and Florida.

With time running out, both campaigns appeared to be fine-tuning their map of the states where they're campaigning the hardest.

A senior Republican official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to disclose private deliberations, said Sunday that the Romney team was seriously discussing sending Romney, Ryan or both to Minnesota during the final week. The state hasn't gone Republican in the presidential race since 1972, but recent polling shows a tighter race there than most anticipated. Both campaigns are buying TV time in the state, but neither has dispatched a member of the ticket for a public event since Vice President Joe Biden visited in August.

In a flashback to the 2008 race, Obama's campaign announced that Biden will campaign Thursday in Pennsylvania, reprising a visit to his hometown of Scranton that he made during the final week four years ago. Pennsylvania too has been Democratic territory in recent years, but Romney has continued to contest the state, with an advertising assist from the Republican Party.

Eager to show energy and momentum on their side, both teams took to the Sunday talk shows to quibble over which candidate is faring better in state-level efforts to get supporters to the polls.

"Our people are coming out," said Stephanie Cutter, Obama's deputy campaign manager. "Ohio, Florida, the first day of early voting in Florida yesterday ? record numbers of people are coming out to vote. It's something like we've never, ever seen. And that's a sign."

Reince Priebus, the GOP chairman, pointed to recent gains for Romney that have lifted him to a virtual tie in most national polls. "The challenger always wins in a tie race," he said.

Axelrod, Priebus and McDonnell spoke on CNN's "State of the Union." Warner spoke on "Fox News Sunday" and Cutter on ABC's "This Week."

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Lederman reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Philip Elliott in Ohio, Brian Bakst in Minnesota, and Jim Kuhnhenn and Julie Pace in Washington contributed to this report.

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UK energy department to hold public enquiry against proposed wind farms in Wales

CTBR Staff Writer Published 24 October 2012

The UK Department of energy and climate change will conduct a public enquiry into the applications for consent to build five new onshore wind farms in Powys, Mid-Wales.

The enquiry has been initiated following complaints by the Powys County Council in September 2012 against to CeltPower 125MW Llandinam scheme, Fferm Wynt Llaithddu Cyf's 66.7MW Llaithddu scheme and RES UK & Ireland's 100MW Llanbrynmair scheme.

Powys County Council had earlier raised objections against Vattenfall's 59.MW Llanbadarn Fynydd scheme and RWE npower renewables' 130-250MW Carnedd Wen scheme.

All of the above farms will now face a joint public inquiry.

Commenting on the developments Department of Energy and Climate Change spokesperson remarked that process of planning for the wind warms had a mechanism that allows objections for wind farms to be raised.

"Due to the County Council's objections to these five wind farm proposals for Mid-Wales, the Government has decided that evidence on the benefits and impacts of these proposals is best considered at a joint public inquiry for all five applications," said the spokesperson.

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Tap into Your Inner Einstein

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?Imagine a world in which every work of genius was stripped away, a world without great literature, art, philosophy, science or even technology. We would be living in a very barren world, huddling in some cave, shivering in the cold.?

So began a recent exchange with psychologist Dean Keith Simonton on the merits of studying genius. Few of us can be the best, I argued, playing devil's advocate, so why bother with the topic? Simonton countered that we can be proactive about encouraging genius, so that someday our present lives will look just as barren. In this special issue devoted to the topic of genius, we explore the cognitive components that make great works possible and ways to help brilliance bloom.

The first question most people ask about genius is how to define it. Singer-songwriter Beck offered this explanation: ?Must have hair going everywhere.? The iconic Albert Einstein hair, captured on our cover, implies irreverence and a touch of eccentricity. As Simonton writes in ?The Science of Genius,? starting on page 34, openness to peripheral ideas is common among highly innovative people. Their hobbies end up enriching their thought processes. Although it may sound like science fiction, in ?Switching on Creativity,? neuroscientist Allan W. Snyder and his colleagues describe an experimental brain stimulation technique they are developing for inducing such openness and creative insight. Turn to page 58.

Families can foster creativity, too, once they see its early signs. Artistic sensibilities and even passion can emerge as early as age two. See page 42 for more on how talent unfolds in ?Predicting Artistic Brilliance,? by psychologists Jennifer E. Drake and Ellen Winner. Exposing youngsters to a wide range of experiences increases the chances that a child will get inspired and start developing a new skill, as psychologist Rena F. Subotnik et al. write in ?Nurturing the Young Genius,? on page 50.

No crazy hair? No problem. Let our experts help you tap into your inner Einstein. Great minds really do think alike?and that is excellent news for the rest of us.

This article was originally published with the title Real Genius.

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Docks, water sports planned for downtown Beaufort

BEAUFORT , S.C. (AP) ? Beaufort City Council has approved the concept of expanding the marina by the city's popular waterfront park. The plan includes more dock space and adding a water sports area with a place to store paddleboats.

The council approved the concept Tuesday evening.

Mayor Billy Keyserling says plans will be drawn up as soon as the city receives a $35,000 state grant next year. The city already has $27,000 from the Department of Natural Resources.

About $250,000 for the project will come from public money. The water sports center would be developed by a private business.

The plan includes adding a 250-foot dock, the water sports center and money for a marketing plan to advertise the new development.

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