EMV Chip Card ( Smart Card) Migration On The Move

by C. Henry Adams

Years ago (around 1999), when Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. ("BIE") first studied this Technology, we called these Cards with a Micro Chip in them, 'Smart Cards'. 

Why?  Well, because that was the name given at the time. 

Today, they are called EMV Chip Cards or 'Europay, MasterCard, and Visa' Chip Cards.

Recently, I had the opportunity to utilize one of these cards during two different purchases.

At a particular Computer Store , I plug the chip portion of the EMV Card in a specialized port, then input a PIN Number to pay for an item.

During a 2nd purchase with the same card at a different store, I slid the card in the magnetic card reader, and signed a receipt given by the Merchant.

Perhaps the migration to the new EMV Chips Cards will help protect against ID Theft to a certain degree.

At this point the propagation as to furthering the protection of the Consumer regarding the EMV Chip Card is out.

In my professional opinion, it is a great start and hopefully improved security measures will be built into it over time, we shall see.

Those are my thoughts, so what are yours?

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Our Mantra: A Business Development & Telecommunications Consulting Firm

by C. Henry Adams

It is understood that a " Mantra " which is derived originally in Hinduism and Buddhism- is a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.

But, here we consider focusing on Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. ; ' ( "BIE" ) a business development and telecommunications consulting firm' as the Mantra.

We do not with intent mean in anyway that it is a sacred utterance, because it is not.

But, our purpose is related to when you think of Business Development and Telecommunications, think of BIE.

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Boosting The Economy Through Small Business In Macon, Georgia

by C. Henry Adams


You know, perhaps as we get older.  Excuse me.  LOL   As we mature in life, it has been brought to attention that having patience truly is a virtue or behavior showing high moral standards.

Fore, thinking clearly regarding a subject requires a clear path to comprehension or understanding it.

That being said, the consolidation of the City of Macon with the County of Bibb was and is in my professional opinion, a brilliant idea to which all people living in the Middle portion of the State of Georgia could possibly benefit.

On Wednesday Morning, from the hours of 10:00 am until 2:00 pm EST, I had the opportunity to experience what I could only describe as a boost in the Middle Georgia Economy.

Perhaps you may ask, what could that be?   Well, located in the Historical Macon Terminal Station on the fourth floor was the ' 2015 Fall  Business Development Resource Forum '.

This forum was brought forth by the ' Office of Small Business Affairs ' from the Macon-Bibb County Government.  This particular Department is lead by Dr. James Louis Bumpus, Director.

The event was very well thought out.   It had a list of Presenters who discuss a wide range of actions to take in establishing a business or greatly improving your current business.

It did not matter what side of the political spectrum that you reside.  It did not matter what was your race or ethnic background.  It did not matter what was your gender.  However, to conduct business in this Great City and County combined, there were certain requirements and perhaps being a Citizen of the United States of America would be a benefit.

Without going into greater detail, below we list the organizations who were represented:

1. Macon-Bibb County Legal Department
2. Macon-Bibb County Business Development Services
3. Georgia Department of Administrative Services
4. Central Georgia Technical College
5. Georgia Technology - Enterprise Innovation Institute
6. Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council
7. NOW Corporation
8. Operation HOPE, Inc.
9. SCORE  Middle Georgia

Macon, Georgia, as well as, Central Georgia is an ideal location to grow a business or expand one.

I would like to thank Dr. James Louis Bumpus, the Director of  Macon-Bibb County's Office of Small Business Affairs for assisting Small Business in Central Georgia.  The ' 2015 Fall Business Development Resource Forum ' was greatly appreciated.

So, those are my thoughts, what are yours?

A Special Thanks goes out to the Catering Company of the Event!

Francar's Buffalo Wings
1365 Linden Ave
Macon, GA 31204

(478) 741-3338 Hours of Operation:  11:00 am - 8:00 pm EST francarswings.com

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BIE Media Group Ads Method

By C. Henry Adams


Today,  we had the opportunity to participate  in a  'Fall 2015 Business Development Resource Forum' brought to us by the Macon-Bibb County Office of Small Business Affairs ( Located in Macon, Georgia  USA) , whereas, our company was invited to learn how to GET BUSINESS.

As a result, the Director- Dr. James Louis Bumpus of the aforementioned organization has just become an Unsolicited Mentor of Mine.

That's right, I have Appreciable Admiration and Respect for this Individual and feel that I can learn greatly from his teachings directly and indirectly as a business person.

LOL  What was interesting to say the very least in the aforementioned  'Fall 2015 Business Development Resource Forum' and just one of many things I took away from this event, besides a great catered lunch was...

"If you are in business, you are there to make MONEY".  (Point Taken)

Which brings to mind, BIE Media Group, LLC - A Multimedia Advertisement Agency.  It is design to support the promotion of  Small to Medium-sized Business, as well as,  Non-Profit Organizations.

BIE Media Group, LLC offers its Advertisement Services to help make its Clients revenue.

We offer Web Development Services, Internet Advertisement, Video/Audio Advertisement, Digital / Vinyl Billboard Ads and more...

For more information, please feel free to view our flyer in PDF by clicking here.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3zMnOB0CuuBQWJTWFpBa1NLVXc/view

Please feel free to give us a call or text message @ (404) 348-8319. 

Better yet, email us: bienminc(at)gmail.com.  Please visit  Us on the web as well.

Thanks!



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Be Strong People, God Is Real, Be Strong & Prevail Over Evil

By C. Henry Adams

With at least 129 People said to have perish today in France, we would like to ask everyone in the site of these writings to stop for a moment and PRAY for healing regarding the Survivors, as well as, all of the Victims' Families.

Furthermore, we would like you to be mindful that evil deeds can stop. 

To do so, it must be done through the guidance of the Holy Spirit while implying our WILL to stop evil in The Name of Jesus and In the Name of God Our Father.

The definition of 'WILL' written here is to express positive inevitable events.

Be Strong People, God Is Real, Be Strong & Prevail Over Evil.


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A Union City, Georgia Best Kept Historical Restaurant Secret

by  C. Henry Adams

If you are looking for a Southern Restaurant with great food and a unique view from within a historic mansion, look no further than Union City, Georgia.  If you are having a special event and seek Catering, perhaps, this too shall be found at ' The Historic Green Manor ' in the heart of Union City located at 6400 Westbrook Avenue.

The Historic Green Manor is a restaurant and catering service.  I had the opportunity to visit this establishment during the summer of 2015 for a special event held there.   For $15.35 USD per person, whereas, this nostalgic place is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm; you can enjoy an outstanding meal with dessert.

Now on Friday Night(s) from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, the cost for a delicious meal is $16.95 USD per person and on Sunday(s) $19.80 per person from 11:30 am - 4:00 pm.

There is no excuse for not taking someone special with you to the ' The Historic Green Manor ', Monday through Friday, Friday Night(s) or Sunday(s).   OK, those are my thoughts, so, what are you thinking?

For more info:

Phone Number: (770) 964-4343
Fax Number:  (770) 964-2074

www.greenmanor.biz

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An Interview With East Point Georgia Councilman Alexander Gothard of Ward A

By C. Henry Adams


East Point City Councilman Alexander Gothard of Ward A is running for his current seat on Tuesday, November 3rd 2015. 

Sunday, November 1st 2015, I had the opportunity to interview Mr. Gothard via phone during his very busy schedule.  The length of the phone call was roughly 15 minutes.

This Young Man has accomplished a lot of goals in office during his four years as the City of East Point, Georgia - Councilman of Ward A.  He is a forward thinking individual and businessman with the sense, drive ,as well as, determination to serve his Constituents.

Over the four years, BIE MG Blogs have written about Sustainability Opportunities in East Point, keeping this great City clean while seated in several community meetings with City Councilman Gothard addressing Citizens concerns.

The Honorable Mr. Alexander Gothard great works speaks for themselves.   He has proven to Thousands of People in East Point, Georgia that he is truly a Civil Servant.

If you are one of the 8,000 to 9,000 Citizens living in Ward A of East Point, Georgia;  I sincerely hope you consider Alexander Gothard for office on Tuesday, November 3rd 2015.

For more information about Alexander Gothard, visit:  https://www.facebook.com/alexandergothard

http://www.alexander4eastpoint.com  or call:  (404) 549-1078

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The Difference Between Having A Job And A Career

By C. Henry Adams

Recently,   Challenger, Gray and Christmas, Inc job lost report was disheartening.

Despite how terrible it feels to lose a job, my late Father's words often resonate in my mind when such a thing occur.  He would state, " Why worry about losing a job when you can go and create one."

Thus, I personally would attempt to follow suit. Which brings me to distinguishing the difference between a Job and a Career.

Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

Defining the contrast between a Job and a Career in my professional opinion is likely identifying finally what your 'Niche in Life' should actually be...

A job is an occupation, whereas, you are in servitude to earn a living.  Now, please correct me if you think the previous statement is wrong or not properly thought out.

Furthermore, a Career is an occupation, but it is a Life Time Venture that one should enjoy getting up to every morning, including on Mondays. LOL  It very well maybe your calling or something where people call you an Expert or you simply just enjoy doing it while striving to be the very best at what you do in Life.

Short brief and hopefully certainly to the point.      So, what are your thoughts?

Oh - one more note, the picture seen above is of an Expert, Bar-b-Que(ing) LOL.



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What's Going On With CloudFlare?

By C. Henry Adams


What is going on with CloudFlare?   About two to three weeks ago the servers appear to all ,but shut down www.maconbibb.us/purchasing - procurement aspects of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia web site and now the IETF is having some issues.  As of Monday 9:01 pm EST, CloudFlare Status is reporting slowness.

I sincerely hope that CloudFlare is able to resolve whatever issues they are experiencing soon.

So, what are your thoughts?

8/5/2015 Update:  Both observed  issues mentioned above with CloudFlare have been resolved.





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Atlanta Bound: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

by C. Henry Adams

Starting Thursday, July 23rd and extending through Sunday, July 26th 2015; Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ("UAPB") will attend an annual Alumni Conference here in Atlanta, Georgia.

This particular Historically Black College and University is ranked 4th among other HBCUs.  The City of Atlanta, as well as, the metropolitan area possess quite a number of distinguished Alumni who held UAPB as their Alma Mater.

The UAPB Alumni Conference will be hosted by  UAPB-MAAC   or the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff  - Metropolitan Atlanta Alumni Chapter.

In culmination with the Alumni Conference, there will be a UAPB Atlanta College Fair held at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead Hotel located on 3300 Peachtree Rd, Saturday, July 25th 2015 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm EST.

This event will give perspective students and parents the opportunity to experience onsite admission, band and choir auditions while gaining a chance to obtain scholarships to this great Institution of Higher Learning.  The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers Undergraduate and Graduate School studies.

Since Friday, July 17th 2015, UAPB has advertise the UAPB Atlanta College Fair on Radio One Network ( WHTA-FM HOT 107.9, WAMJ-FM MAJIC 107.5/97.5, WPZE-FM Praise 102.5 ) and Google Search Engine, as well as, Google Partner Websites within a 100 mile radius of the City of Atlanta.

If you are serious about obtaining a higher education or advancing toward greater career opportunities in life, perhaps attending the UAPB Atlanta College Fair held at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead Hotel located on 3300 Peachtree Rd, Saturday, July 25th 2015 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm EST is for you.

So, what are your thoughts?

Directions From MARTA:  

1) From Buckhead MARTA Station
2) Head southwest on Peachtree Rd. (Away from Lenox Mall and Ga 400)
3) Turn right at 3300 Peachtree Street - Main entrance to Grand Hyatt Buckhead Hotel

UPDATE: If you missed the Atlanta College Fair, yet still interested in learning more about the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, click here:  http://www.uapb.edu

Also, please feel free to call 1-800-264-8272

















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