Abstract: A microwavable bag for cooking food is disclosed. The bag may have holes or vents that may allow the release of steam and heat from the interior of the bag during the microwave cooking process. The bag may also include a top lid and a bottom lid that may be configured to lock together when the bag is in a compact state. This allows for easy transportation of the bag. The bag may expand during the microwave cooking process and be opened safely to consume the food. Food to be cooked within the bag may include popcorn kernels or other food.

Abstract: A microwavable bag for popcorn preparation comprises a body having an inner surface, outer surface and a bottom surface. A lid is provided with a plurality of fastener means for securing the lid to the bag. The plurality of fastener means is affixed to a plurality cloth flaps at a top portion of the body of the bag and the lid. The lid is provided with a cloth tab for easy opening/closing. A plurality of holes is provided at the body of the bag for allowing the steam to exit the bag during popping process which eliminates burning/scorching of the popcorn kernels. The bag is sealed when the lid is closed and allows easy transport of un-popped kernels and convenient storage of popped kernels. The bag is safe to the user, environment friendly, re-sealable, portable and healthful.

Abstract: A system for facilitating handling of credit card transactions is provided. The system is made up of a number of components representing different functional areas including presentation framework, application components, application servers, asset management, data management, enterprise application integration, auxiliary services management, and performance management. In one application, the system is utilized by a credit card association to help facilitate processing of credit card transactions. The system provides a platform and associated functionality upon which various types of applications relating to credit card transaction processing can be implemented and executed.