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April 2016 Newsletter
Growing up near Detroit, MI, one of the biggest days of the year was Tiger Baseball Opening Day. It could be snowing or scorching in Michigan, you never knew…
And for 42 years Ernie Harwell, the "Voice of the Tigers," opened every season with a beautiful verse from the Song of Solomon about Spring: "For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land."
What we're talking about in April:
- Welcome, Spring! Happy Opening Day to whomever YOUR team is!
- Tony's Pick — the best takeoff software just got better!
- Gartner reports 75% of ERPs are destined to fail – how YOU can beat the odds
- Welcome to our new Director of Professional Services, Ruth Stockdale
- Outgrown Quickbooks? Free L+L in Tucson
- Speaking of baseball, we want to "TUG" you to a Yankees game!
- Tips and Tricks for Sage 100 & 300CRE, CON, Estimating and Accounting
Tony's Picks
Tony Merry spends all day, every day, speaking with Construction Industry people — from accountants, to owners, to estimators.
A former construction contract specialist and Sage 300 CRE user, Tony does what most Sage resellers don't: he demos the products himself (most Sage Business Partners rely on Sage sales engineers to do the deep dives). Why? Because Tony's industry experience includes accounting, project management, and estimating — which mean he RELATES to your construction business needs.
The following products are what Tony thinks are the best-in-class, are new launches to the market, or are just particularly great performers.
eTakeoff: "It's already the best."
eTakeoff was integrated into the Sage family a little over a year ago, and Tony was on-board from the start.
Now, Tony sits on the development board for eTakeoff, and it's his enthusiasm for this product that is helping to drive enhancements and upgrades. And attributing to his status of being an "insider," he is "leaking" the new features which will come later this month (this is the part where Estimators get REALLY excited):
eTakeoff Dimension V5.5 Enhancements:
- Complete Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) implemented within Dimension
- Create and maintain set of standard WBS categories with default values
- Copy/paste WBS values from Excel to enable maintaining Excel master WBS database
- Ability to set a default WBS code for each "trace"
- New Control Panel tool to view and edit WBS codes, allowing display of selected measurements based on WBS value
- Bridge enhancements to follow
- Measurement WBS codes to be mapped and passed through to Sage Estimating
- Adding User ID to takeoff pane
Email Tony or call 480-423-8300 to pick his brain or set up a demo!
ERP – Determined to Fail?
Gartner, a leading technology research and advisory firm, is pretty sure your ERP system strategy will fail. In fact, Gartner reports that an astonishing 75% of ERP projects do already!
The reason? IMHO, ERP hasn't evolved enough. Anyone whose company purchased a legacy, on-premise solution in the last ten years will probably attest to the pains of implementing and using these systems. Yes, they're complex and capable, but like your brain, you're probably not using of nearly enough of the available potential. ERP was either before its time in conception, or still a poor-behaving toddler in its behavior.
An article in the UK's The Register cites the current state of cloud ERP as apocalyptic (according to Gartner):
Gartner has projected a near 100 per cent fail rate for cloud ERP projects by 2018.
Ninety per cent of those rolling out what the mega-analyst has defined as "post-modern ERP" will succumb to the traditional ERP headaches of higher costs, greater complexity and failed integration by 2018.
Their Achilles Heel will be lack of an application integration strategy and related skills.
Gartner defined "post-modern ERP" as systems that are federated and loosely coupled and no longer from a single, monolithic provider – such as Oracle or SAP. This is what defined the big ERP rollout wave during the 1990s that, presumably, Gartner defines as the "modern" ERP age.
Eighty per cent of those will lack the capability to successfully deliver on their postmodern ERP strategy, Gartner said on Tuesday.
Carol Hardcastle, Gartner research vice president, said in a statement: "This new environment promises more business agility, but only if the increased complexity is recognised and addressed. Twenty five or more years after ERP solutions entered the applications market, many ERP projects are still compromised in time, cost and more insidiously in business outcomes."
The Register says Gartner blames both sides of the coin: executives rushing to early adoption of cloud products for trendy devices (against the advice of the stolid IT types) AND vendors, who are "greedy" with more interest in the sale than the outcome.
Beating the Odds
This may seem like a contrary position from a Sage X3 reseller and professional services provider – BUT we can counsel how to make your strategy sound. You just need to go in with as much information and commitment as any other major business strategy warrants.
Be Slow to Decide
It's no secret that the decision time to purchase an ERP system can easily run 12-24 months. Actually, that's good. That means all the stakeholders have time to fully vet a system that affects the entire infrastructure of the company. Fully develop the scope of the project and communicate business requirements WITH your vendor.
Budget Wisely
There's no "magic" formula to create a budget for a ratio of product-to-professional-services (installation, implementation, data migration, training, etc.) expenses —but be aware that professional services WILL EXCEED the actual software investment. In fact, the conditions for launch and 'go live' could easily triple it (and will probably take at least a year to implement)! So if your software estimate is quoted at $100k – budget $200-300k for the full investment.
Plan the Integrations Just as Carefully
It's no coincidence that Apple devices work with Apple Operating systems, software, apps, even charging devices – it makes cross device platforms perform seamlessly regardless of the hosting device. Think of your ERP system that way.
Will you need additional software for business intelligence / cloud sharing / financial / customer management? Can you keep these additions in the software publisher "family?"
Also, what systems will your ERP software need to share data with? Is there bi-lateral communication, eliminating dual entries or data uploading? Do your platforms truly connect – or is there a clunky API doing the patching? Do your homework!
Think BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)
What do you need to take your company to the level you've dreamed of? Do you need to modernize your total IT infrastructure?
If you're replacing or purchasing a new ERP solution, is it time to also add a CRM or HRMS system that will grow along with your company's goals? Can you afford to unite Operations, HR, and Sales/Marketing in a compatible, universal software solution suite (can you afford NOT to)?
Lastly, consider the "maturity" of the product offerings. Like Gartner's "post-modern" ERP example, is the software publisher stable, yet innovative? We think the Sage X3 solution is!
Sage X3 – "Not" ERP!
Sage has calculatedly and dramatically dropped the "ERP" from the Sage X3 product name last year (we wrote about it here). In a truncated explanation, Sage wanted to distance itself from the negative connotations associated with ERP, and rightly so. Sage is not targeting the Fortune 50 companies that need software the size of Central Park. The vision is to corner the mid-market sized company that wants agility, speed, intuitiveness, and a reasonable price point.
The New Kid on the Block
Sage X3 is an "enterprise business management software suite" that could be considered the post-post-modern ERP. Newer to the American market, X3 has been extremely well received in Europe (the dev team is in Ireland). Considering that most legacy systems were written 15-20 years ago, X3 is agile with a super-friendly GUI (graphical user interface) and UX (user experience).
Sage X3 Is:
- Web-based and browser agnostic
- Mobile
- On-premise and as a Service
- Deployable in FOUR MONTHS
- Customizable and easy to learn
- Multi-currency, multi-language
- Interfaces seamlessly with CRM, WMS, and e-commerce
Call Adam Melrose at 480-423-8300 to begin the conversation of whether Sage X3 is right for your company.
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Meet Ruth Stockdale: User, Consultant, and LAI Newbie (again)
Ruth is LAI's newest employee, but one of our oldest and dearest friends! Ruth was formerly a consultant with Ledgerwood's previous iterations (Creative Ware and in Australia). Most recently, Ruth was the Controller at Tucson Plumbing & Heating for nine years, and now joins LAI as the Director of Professional Services.
Because Ruth's experience is so unique as a previous consultant, a client/end-user, and now the head of LAI's Professional Services Group, we thought it would be fun to "interview" her!
Q: What feature(s) or function(s) in Sage 300CRE would you advise LAI consultants to share with clients — as in a shortcut or tip they don't know, but a power user might have figured out because of a business need or problem?
A: Users should take an inventory of their Excel spreadsheets. Excel can be a powerful add-on for some things, but inefficient and redundant for others. Data from Sage applications can easily feed into an Excel sheet if that is needed using an export or Office Connector. (At a minimum no one should be re-keying data manually.) On the other hand, many spreadsheets can be replaced by reports coming directly from Sage data. It is also possible to create a Crystal report to run from Sage data and external data for analysis. I am a strong proponent of looking for the best tool for each problem—not assuming a favorite tool will always be the best.
I also advise looking at their normal Accounting procedures to see what has not been streamlined yet with Sage. Many users implement the software and get the basics in place, but don't have the opportunity to add to or improve it. It can be good to look at what steps take time or cause frustration. One example is Financial Statement groups and/or macros. If someone is manually selecting the same multiple reports each month, they can save a lot of time this way. And it is easy to learn how to set up the groups or macros.
A third area to look at is the unused and custom field possibilities in each application. This relates to both the previous topics. Instead of storing data outside of Sage in Excel, perhaps the same information can be set up in a miscellaneous or custom field. That way it is stored in secured files and can be accessed with Inquiries and Reports.
Q: As a recent user, how often did you upgrade your Sage software? Why?
A: We upgraded for year-end, of course. But for other version changes we tended to wait. We did not have the appropriate staff resources to manage a transition if there were issues, or if there were new features to be used. In my previous work as a consultant, however, I did work with users who wanted to be early adopters. They had the resources and the desire to test and enjoyed the opportunity to possibly influence the outcome.
Q: Have you attended Sage Summit?
A: I did not attend Sage Summit as a user. (And it did not exist when I was still consulting.) Most users are looking for a different focus on educational content. If I had been looking at alternative products from the world of Sage, I would have gone. It has information about all of them.
Q: Did you attend the TUG conferences?
A: I attended and volunteered at several TUG conferences. They offer focused content for Sage 300 CRE, Sage Estimating and have now added Sage 100. Their workshops are led by users and consultants, with a wide range of subjects and sessions that go into great depth. TUG has been around for a long time with different leadership models over the years. The last several conferences have been excellent and well attended. This year's conference is in Phoenix, so for local users it is an excellent opportunity to check it out.
Join Ruth and LAI at TUG in Phoenix this year!
Sessions and Rooms are Filling Fast — Register to Secure Yours TODAY!
While sessions are filling up quickly for the 2016 TUG National Users Conference on May 17-20 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona, with more than 200 different sessions to choose from, there's still plenty of opportunities to build an agenda to fit your specific role and experience level. Join your peers for this incredible learning opportunity – register today!
Customized Education to Meet Your Needs
TUG invites you to join them for 4 value-packed days offering the opportunity to:
- Choose from 200+ live sessions (more than 50% hands-on labs)
- Learn real-world solutions from fellow users and subject matter experts
- Hear directly from and interact with Sage product representatives
- Explore leading products and services that enhance your software
- Earn up to 26 continuing professional education (CPE) credits
Connect, Build a Support Network and Have FUN
This year's conference will feature plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow software users and build a support network to tap into throughout the year all in a fun and friendly environment!
- First-Time Attendee Mixer
- Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall
- Networking-focused breakfasts, lunches and breaks
- Annual TUG Party
Please visit www.TUGconference.com for more details and to register today! *Rooms are also filling up quickly. Once you've registered for the conference, be sure to reserve your hotel accommodations.
We want to TUG you out to the ballgame!
Speaking of Baseball…
Do you love to hate the Yankees (or are you a real fan)? Join Ledgerwood for a Diamondbacks game in a private suite at Chase Field in beautiful, downtown Phoenix.
Lucky winners will be bussed to and from the Sheraton on Wednesday evening, May 18th!
Click here to enter a raffle for a PAIR of tickets to the game!
Winners will be chosen and notified a week before the game.
**For TUG attendees only.
Outgrown the Baby Shoes?
When Quickbooks is Not Enough!
Coming to Tucson: Free Sage 100 Lunch & Learn
Do you find yourself inputting estimating, tracking, and billing jobs into Excel and then re-entering the information in your Accounting system?
Do you miss billing any change orders because they come too fast and furious? Have you outgrown your out-of-the-box, baby-steps system? Join LAI's Mark Jensen as he expertly shows you the difference when your construction software is based on the JOB!
FREE Lunch and Learn – "What do I do when Quickbooks is not enough?"
April 21, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Limited space!
Olive Garden – 5410 East Broadway Blvd., Tucson
Follow LAI on Social Media for immediate construction and technology news!
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Upcoming LAI Online Training and Networking Events:
Online Webinar
The construction season is fast approaching!
Join us for this informative presentation and learn how you can gain greater control over your projects, better communication between the field and office and higher confidence from your Surety by creating integrated project cost forecasting that backs up your Work in Progress reporting using Sage Office Connector.
Oops! Payroll is Posted to the Wrong Accounting Period
Submitted by Walt Mathieson, Certified Sage 100 Consultant
Mistakes Happen
Pay dates on or shortly after the beginning of a month can present a challenge. Too often, I get calls from clients that posted an entire payroll dated on the first of a month back to the previous month, usually because they fail to check the rather small accounting period button on the 5-2-6 Post Payroll to GL screen before pushing the Post Payroll button. Despite regular admonishment to always post payroll to the period in which the checks are dated, mistakes happen. How do we fix them?
Copy, Void, Paste
If the payroll was posted in detail (rather than in Summary) and the number of payroll records is not too great, I usually recommend a "copy, void, paste" process:
- First, print out a payroll check register for the misposted payroll.
- Then, for each misposted 5-2-2 payroll record:
- Click on the copy button to save the header and timecard data to a program copy buffer
- Go to the calculations tab, highlight all the rows of the calculations grid, right click and select copy to save the calculations lines to the Windows clipboard (as the save button does not capture the calculations grid)
- Click on the scissors button to void the misposted payroll record and say yes to void the related job cost and ledger transaction records
- When the empty record is displayed after the voiding, click on the paste button to paste record header and timecard lines to a new record
- Click on the calculations tab and with the curser in the top left cell of that grid, right click and select Paste to copy the calculations from the Windows clipboard, and enter "Y" in the Override column for each line so that nothing changes from the original record
- Save this new record and locate the next record to correct.
- When each payroll record has been corrected, trial compute the copied and pasted records, compare the records to the original payroll check register, and if everything agrees, final compute the payroll records and carefully post these new records to the general ledger in the correct accounting period.
It's been suggested that I'm a cruel person to suggest such a tedious task, but there is the sneaking suspicion that such painful work to correct a problem may help that person pay better attention the next time.
If the payroll has too many records to make this a reasonable exercise, ask your Certified Consultant to help you with queries and MS Excel to summarize the general ledger and job cost entries of the misposted payroll to use in a journal entry to reverse the entire payroll from the wrong accounting period and reenter it in the correct accounting period.
Current Version Information
On February 18, 2016, Sage released Sage 100 Contractor Version 19.7.52. This update includes all payroll tax table revisions known to date, and more importantly, fixes a problem created in version 19.7.43 with the Reconcile Credit Card Statement function. I strongly encourage users to consider installing this update.
More about Sage 100 Contractor here. Call Ledgerwood Associates at 877-918-8301 today and we'll match your needs to the best solution.
Email Walt at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Month End Best Practices
Submitted by Kyle Zeigler, Sage Senior Certified Consultant
Even in organizations that have used Sage 300 CRE for many years, we find that shortcuts are taken and procedures skipped during month-end processing. Omitting what may seem to be non-critical steps can lead to huge headaches later on. To lower the risk of major issues with your software and inaccuracy in financial reporting, we recommend you perform the month-end tasks for each application in the following order:
Accounts Payable
- Post invoices and verify that all invoices are posted
- Print checks
- Record manual checks
- Print month-end reports
- Reconcile with General Ledger
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
- Post checks and verify that all printed checks are posted
- Print month-end reports
- Reconcile with General Ledger
- Make any necessary corrections
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
- Close month
- Create invoices
- Post invoices and verify that all printed invoices are posted
- Accounts Receivable
- Post invoices
- Print month-end reports
- Reconcile with General Ledger
- Make any necessary corrections
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
- Post entries and verify that all are posted
- Print month-end reports
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
- Close month
Equipment Cost
- Post entries and verify that all entries are posted
- Print month-end reports
- Reconcile with General Ledger
- Make any necessary corrections
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
- Close month
Job Cost
- Post entries and verify that all entries are posted
- Print month-end reports
- Reconcile with General Ledger
- Make any necessary corrections
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
- Close month
Property Management
- Post entries and verify that all entries are posted
- Print month-end reports
- Reconcile with General Ledger
- Make necessary corrections
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
- Close current period
Cash Management
- Post entries and verify that all entries are posted
- Reconcile to your bank statement
- Print month-end reports
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
General Ledger
- Post entries and verify that all entries are posted
- Print month-end reports
- Reconcile with Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Job Cost, Equipment Cost, and Payroll
- Make any necessary corrections
- Back up data files (using File Tools)
- Reprint month-end reports if corrections were made
- Close current period
If you aren't sure what reports to run, have unposted transactions that you don't know how to correct, encounter difficulty reconciling with General Ledger, or have other concerns or issues related to month-end processing, one of our skilled consultants at Ledgerwood Associates would be happy to assist you. Call us at 480-423-8300, and ask for Carolyn!
Stay on Top of Your Business Credit
Submitted by Bryan Eto, CPA
Why You Need a Good Business Credit Score
These days, anyone looking to form a new business relationship — especially one that involves credit — is wise to check out the risk involved first. After all, we know that even giant companies that once seemed untouchable, like Lehman Brothers and General Motors, may be teetering on too narrow a pedestal.
With that in mind, various parties might be checking out your company's credit rating to determine whether they want to do business with you. That's why, just as with your personal credit report, you need to be on top of what is in your business credit file.
If your company is in good standing, is free of legal hassles and has a good reputation, your credit file has the power to work for you. A good business credit score can:
- Lead to lower financing costs on loans and credit cards.
- Enable you to qualify for better credit terms from suppliers.
- Lower your insurance premiums.
Of course, this pendulum swings both ways. Negative information, even if it's false, can leave your company with higher interest rates, lower credit limits and elevated insurance premiums, plus a loss of revenue if customers decide not to take a chance doing business with you.
Does Every Business Have a Credit Score?
No. Many small businesses are judged by the personal credit score of the owner. That often happens when a sole proprietor pays business bills out of a personal checking account. Since business credit reporting agencies do gather information from sources like the Yellow Pages, there might be a bare bones record. And, if there are any recent legal judgments or pending lawsuits, these may show up and raise red flags for anyone who inquires about your business.
How Do You Find Out if Your Company Has a Business Credit File?
Pick up the phone, call Dunn and Bradstreet or Experian, or another agency that deals in business credit reporting and ask. It's that simple.
Suppose you find out that your company doesn't have a credit file. Here's a checklist from Dunn and Bradstreet to help you get started.
Establish Your Credit File
Step 1. Call D&B to request a DUNS number. That is a unique nine digit number assigned by D&B and widely recognized as a means of checking out your business. Companies that want to work with you might ask you for your DUNS number the same way a lender might ask for your Social Security number when you apply for a personal loan. The D&B database includes over 140 million businesses worldwide. By getting a DUNS number, your business becomes part of that searchable database.
Step 2. Open a commercial bank account in your business name.
Step 3. Transfer at least a couple business expenses — such as phone and Internet bills — into your business name and pay those bills out of your commercial account. Obviously, you want a spotless record for on-time payment. This generates positive feedback that populates a business credit file.
Step 4. Over time, transfer more business expenses into your business name and pay for them out of the commercial account. A good policy might be to transfer a few accounts each month. Just don't get overextended and end up with black marks on accounts that bear your business name.
Step 5. Other than bill paying records, your business credit file will eventually include information gleaned from public and private records, such as how long you've been operating, contact details, parent-subsidiary relationships, affiliations, number of employees, etc.
Step 6. Update and monitor your credit file regularly. Some credit agencies have a do-it-yourself update system that you can use to keep a close eye on the information that shows up, add data and correct errors.
When checking your record for accuracy, also look to see what isn't there. Your company may have a supplier or vendor with whom you've developed an impeccable payment history, but that information doesn't show up in your credit history.
You can call the credit agency and provide them with the data. You can also contact the supplier or vendor, give them your DUNS number and ask them to report your credit. If you're a good customer, the supplier or vendor will probably honor your request.
What if You Discover That Your Business Has a Bad Reputation?
Even if the negative information is inaccurate, it can keep others from doing business with you. That's why periodic monitoring of your credit file entries is vital. If you find inaccuracies, call the credit agency and provide correct information. Negative entries that are more than two years old probably won't show up on your business credit report.
Just as with personal credit, the most important thing to get back on track is to pay bills on time. So beware of overextending your business commitments. Get, and keep, payments into the manageable category. If the problem is cash flow, get it under control by vetting credit customers more thoroughly. Use the same credit reporting agency that others use to check out your business when deciding whether or not to extend credit.
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Standard versus Extended — Sage Estimating
by Joanie Hollabaugh
What's the Big Diff?
While Sage's Standard and Extended versions share more similarities than not, there are a few core functionalities that are quite different when you peel back the skin. For example:
- Standard Estimating allows for only one user-defined WBS (work breakdown structure) code, and Extended allows for up to 40 user-defined WBS codes. That is a critical differentiator if you need that type of complexity and flexibility in your estimates!
- Another distinction between versions is if you do estimating projects that need imperial/metric conversion or vice versa. You can always do that outside of the software, but why create extra work, expense, and increase the opportunities for error?
Want more examples in job situations? Email Tony Merry for a free demo!


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I am searching for information about the 956 bombardier group. My father Dominic "Lefty" Selletti was a bombardier in the usaaf in ww2. When my father died, my mother who had Alzheimer's disease, lost or disposed of much of his things. I remember that he was on a b-29 plane called "Lady Ann" I have his jacket with the name and art on the back. He spoke of being stationed in the states and flying on the east coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. He was on his way to the west coast on a train when Japan surrendered. Any information anyone could provide would be appreciated.
Thank you,
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We are right in the dead of winter. With a polar vortex passing through the country, your heaters are likely working twice as hard to keep your home nice and warm. Given that the winter has been relatively dry up till now, there's no doubt that a wet and chilly spring is up ahead. That being said, it's always good to know what you can do to minimize cost the of your electric bill when and where you can. Keep reading for a few tips on how you can keep your heating bill down this winter.
Manage Your Thermostat
Your thermostat is what manages the temperature of your home, but it is also the device that tells your HVAC system how hard it needs to work. While it might not seem like a big deal to change the temperature a degree or two every now and then, the more frequently you change your thermostat, the more often your HVAC system is being put to work. If you continue to do this in the cold of winter, you can count on a heightened electric bill.
The first tip that we're going to cover is managing your thermostat. Do your best to try and stick to a set temperature in your home so that your HVAC system isn't constantly doing extra work. If you don't already have a smart thermometer that lets you set times, consider investing in one. These thermometers make it easy for you to drop the temperature when there's nobody home, and start warming the house up before everyone gets there. It's a great way to stay efficient and still enjoy a warm, cozy home at the end of your day.
Make the Most of Fans
This suggestion probably sounds silly, especially after we mentioned that there's a polar vortex happening. While fans are commonly used to cool down a space, they actually have dual functionality. You see, when you change the direction that your fan is moving, you can actually use it to push warm air that has raised back down. This is a great way to get a little extra warmth, but it also helps circulate the warm air that your HVAC system is creating, throughout the house.
The best part about this tip is that it doesn't cost a dime! Simply change the settings of your fan, and you're all set. And then, when temperatures start to rise again, you just switch it back, and you're ready to rock and roll.
Take Advantage of Other Heating Opportunities
While your heater is definitely going to provide the most warmth in the quickest manner, there are lots of other options that you can take advantage of to stay warm during the colder days of winter. Putting on a sweatshirt and socks while hanging around the house or using a blanket while laying on the couch are just a few of the ways that you can stay warm without raising the temperature on your thermostat. Though it may seem "old fashioned," these are small things that can drastically change your level of comfort with little to no effort or cost.
Maintain Your HVAC System
Ensuring that your HVAC system is in excellent condition and working as it should be is one of the best things that you can do to save some money on your heating bill. When your furnace or HVAC system hasn't been checked on or maintained for some time, there could be dirty air filters, repairs or damage that are keeping your system working much harder than it needs to.
Simple, routine maintenance can keep your HVAC system working for years to come! If you have yet to have your HVAC system checked out or you're in need of repairs, contact the team at Home Furnace and Plumbing. We have been fortuante enough to provide the Kankakee area with the service that they need to stay warm winter after winter. Reach out today to schedule your consultation.


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In this article I talk about problems encountered by students 'doing' listening. I share some results from dictation activities, which have opened windows into listeners' minds and brought the results of listening into the classroom for inspection.
Students in different educational settings, for example, private language institutes or mainstream education, present teachers with different motivational challenges. I've taught learners in both settings and found that Expectancy-Value theories, the most researched factors in the area of motivation, have helped me generate and maintain motivation in my classrooms.
In this second TESOL SPAIN article on the Common European Framewrok of Reference (CEFR), I consider the scaling of communicative proficiency using traditional lables (for example Elementary or Pre-intermediate) and CEFR levels (A1, A2, etc.).
This is the first of two aticles, written to provide contextual background for the TESOL SPAIN 25th National Convention, theme: Access Europe: Language as a Common Currency.
This article gives a step-by-guide for teachers who would like to use authentic audio recordings with B2-level students in the classroom. Along the way, it mentions the various challenges a non-expert listener might experience, and explains how we can devise confidence-building activities which address these problems.
Writing has a bad reputation in many schools, for both teachers and students. For the teacher, it means marking a pile of compositions and they are almost always worse than expected. For many students, writing is a boring chore and an "opportunity" to make a lot of mistakes.However, we believe that writing can be a very interesting and involving activity for students of English.
In this article, I look at several techniques and approaches we could use to help learners perceive the value of general classroom activities and to experience success in the communicative tasks we ask them to do. When used together, these techniques and approaches can generate, maintain and protect motivation.
In 2004, after giving a presentation on the Eurpopean Language Portfolio (ELP) at the TESOL-Spain National Convention, I was invitied to write a series of articles for English Teaching professional (ETp) http://www.etprofessional.com.
The second article on the Eurpoean Laguage Portfolio (ELP) describes how the Dossier is intended to be used. I also refer to my own teaching experiences about 30 years ago, when I was inadvertently using a kind of ELP Dossier with a group of rather educationally jaded secondary school kids.
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Emergency and injury dental treatment is also catered for subject to waiting periods. There is also unlimited cover† for oral cancer treatment subject to a six month waiting period from the start of your plan.
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Our Dental Insurance Network has been created to make it easy to access dental services. This national network of partner practices is quality assessed. To join our network, each dental practice must undergo a quality assessment which we hope will give you greater peace of mind.
What's included
Routine dental treatment
Routine procedures like check-ups, X-rays and scale and polish.
We'll pay up to £150 per year
Waiting period: None
Dental treatment
For non-cosmetic treatment such as fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, bridgework and dentures.
We'll pay 75% of your treatment costs up to a total of £700 per year
Waiting period: Four months.
Emergency dental treatment
Urgent dental treatment carried out in the UK by a dental professional, which is urgently required and was not pre-planned in order to alleviate pain. Also covered is an inability to eat or any acute dental condition which presents an immediate and serious threat to general health. Including X-rays and repair of dentures.
We'll pay up to £600 per year
Waiting period: 14 days after start date.
Dental injury
Dental injury treatment that's carried out in the UK and is required as a result of an external impact. This excludes dental injury as a result of contact sports.
We'll pay up to £5,000 per year
Waiting period: Four months.
Oral cancer treatment
Any treatment for primary cancer of the oral cavity from the lips to the back of the tongue, but excluding the tonsils and the salivary glands provided by a consultant.
† No annual limit – paid in full. All of your eligible treatment expenses will be covered, providing you are treated at one our partnership facilities by one of our partnership consultants. There is a six month waiting period from the start of your plan for oral cancer treatment.
Waiting period: Six months.
We don't pay for
- Cosmetic and orthodontic treatment.
- Any condition you need treatment for that existed before your policy started.
- Dental implants or any dental treatment involving or making use of or in any way related to dental implants.
- Dental treatment received outside the UK.
- Mouthguards.
- Any dental treatment or services not normally provided by dental professionals in the UK.
- Replacing a prosthetic appliance which has been lost, stolen or which could have been repaired according to generally accepted dental standards.
- Replacing a prosthetic appliance within five years of it having been fitted, apart from dentures.
- Any condition you need treatment for that arises after your policy started but is a direct or indirect result of an external impact which occurred before the start date of your policy. An external impact could include, for example, injury resulting from a car accident but it is not limited to this scenario.
- Self-administered drugs such as antibiotics and painkillers or prescription charges.
- Any oral cancer treatment received by you or any of your dependants if the oral cancer was diagnosed: (a) before the person with the oral cancer began their current continuous period of membership of the scheme (or any Bupa dental scheme which included cover for this type of treatment); (b) during the first six months of their current continuous period of membership of the scheme.
- A dental treatment resulting from or related to a self-inflicted injury or any dental treatment resulting from or related to any injury sustained whilst participating in a physical contact sport.
- Any dental treatment required as a result of nuclear or chemical contamination, war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies or hostilities whether war be declared or not. Similarly, we exclude treatment required due to civil war, rebellion, revolution, terrorism, insurrection, or military or usurped power.
- Any dental treatment which is experimental or unproven except where such dental treatment is obtained overseas. In such cases, reasonable opinion will be based on established dental and medical practice in that jurisdiction. Otherwise, our opinion is based on established dental and medical practice in the UK and overseas.
- Any oral cancer treatment if the person receiving the treatment has not been referred to the specialist registered medical practitioner by their GP or dental professional.
- Any dental injury treatment arising as a direct or indirect result of an external impact which occurred outside the UK.
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text: Our third day of hiking started with a complete hike coverage of what I call The Cauldron, which is the circular area of badlands located in between Fall Canyon and Palmer Canyon. I have been meaning to write a report on this area to show off what is there, which includes slot narrows, false natural bridges, and stunning cliff formations. After that, we hiked over to check out Turret Bridge, which is now a confirmed major natural bridge in Death Valley. I'll make another post once our DV Natural Bridges database page has been updated with the addition of Turret Bridge, Cavern Bridge, and some additional new information. Here are a few teaser images.


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I am an avid online shopper and I was on a hunt for a new credit card which will provide me with a lot of good offers. While browsing through various banks and their credit card schemes, I came across the SimplyCLICK SBI card. You'll agree—our generation is the kind looking for instant gratification. We don't have the patience for anything that lags. Believe me, this card helps me in my daily activities and I just can't do without it! Here's how it helps me all day, every day!
7:00 wake up
I love mornings when the sun has just risen, especially now that it's a bit cold outside. I start my day with a cup of warm lemon water which helps me detox!
8:00 Workout
There are days when I end up missing the gym, mostly if I am traveling. Else, I always indulge in a nice morning dose of adrenaline. I renewed my membership by paying with my SimplyCLICK SBI card. So much fun going cashless!
9:00 breakfast
My favourite meal of the day! I reward myself with a healthy and delicious breakfast. Sometimes I like to grab a power smoothie at the Juice Bar near my gym. With just a swipe of my SimplyCLICK SBI card, I stay energy-packed for hours!
10:00 online shopping
A shoot is coming up and I had my heart set on these absolutely gorgeous pairs of shoes on Amazon.in, I made an online payment with my SimplyCLICK SBI card and guess what? I got 10X reward points on the Rs.3,000 I spent. This card is definitely turning me into a shopaholic!
13:30 Booked my holiday
I had been so exhausted lately, my girls decided to take me on a two-day getaway! What's more? Last minute ticket-booking was no hassle. I easily booked my flights and hotel stay on cleartrip by paying with my SimplyCLICK SBI card. That's not all – I even got 10X rewards on Rs.20,000 which I spent!
15:00 Went to the mall to pick up a gift for mom
I was so excited with all the money I am saving, I thought why not head to the mall and buy my mom a nice gift! I didn't even have to carry a lot of cash because I could easily pay with my SimplyCLICK SBI card.
16:30 fuel refill
While driving away from the mall, I decided to refill fuel in my car. Again using my SimplyCLICK card, you can definitely see I can't go through my day without this!
18:00 booked movie tickets
My blogger friend called because she was in the area and we made a spontaneous movie plan. I booked the tickets on bookmyshow using the points I had on my card and we saved some moolah.
21:00 went to a cafe
The movie was horrible, but I'm glad I at least got 10X reward points on my SimplyCLICK SBI card. We decided to grab a cuppa before heading back home. I realised I have not withdrawn enough cash so I simply paid with the same life-saving card!
22:30 ordered food online
I reached home so late and there was absolutely no time to cook. I kicked back on the couch and ordered food online on Foodpanda. I didn't have to worry about having cash handy and got 10 reward points for my purchase too.
00:30 Watched Videos On Amazon Prime
I was not sleepy yet so decided to catch up on my currently obsession Suits! I took a membership for the whole year by paying with my SimplyCLICK SBI card and enjoyed a night of reruns!
7:00 Morning again
I woke up again and started on my morning drill, except today I found a gift card worth Rs.500 of Amazon in my mail! What a start – thanks to SimplyCLICK SBI card – it was an amazing login gift. I used it to buy some stationery online.
10:00 Booked a cab
I booked OLA to the Mumbai airport using my SimplyCLICK SBI card. Thankfully, I don't have to struggle with carrying surplus cash to pay the driver.
Benefits of SimplyClick SBI card
- An e-gift voucher worth Rs. 500* from Amazon
- Earn 10X rewards on online spends with exclusive partners – Amazon / BookMyShow / Cleartrip / Foodpanda / Lenskart / Zoomcar / UrbanClap
- Earn 5X rewards on all other online spends
- Earn 1 reward point per Rs. 100 on all other spends
- Use your Credit Card Reward Points to redeem against a wide array of gifts from the Rewards Catalogue
- e-voucher worth Rs. 2,000 on annual online spends of Rs. 1 Lakh
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- 1% fuel surcharge waiver for each transaction between Rs. 500 &Rs. 3,000 (exclusive of GST, wherever applicable, & all other charges)
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Yes, We Have More Empathy for Puppies Than for People
Adult humans pale in comparison to puppies and babies when it comes to eliciting positive feelings, finds a new study.
SATURDAY, August 11, 2013 -- It's a popular belief that people care more about animals than other humans - and it seems to be true in some respects. Young and helpless creatures - both human and animal - are more likely to draw our empathy than grown-up people, even when adults or older animals are being hurt, finds a study presented at the 108th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA) in New York City.
Researchers had 240 participants read four fictional news stories about the beating of a baby, a puppy, an adult in his thirties and a 6-year-old old dog. A significant number of the participants - male or female - expressed greater empathy for the baby and the puppy, and sometimes for the older dog, than for the adult male.
"Contrary to popular thinking, we are not necessarily more disturbed by animal than human suffering," said Jack Levin, PhD, Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Northeastern University, in a statement issued by the ASA. He presented the findings with co-author Arnold Arluke, PhD, also a professor at Northeastern University. "Our results indicate a much more complex situation with respect to the age and species of victims, with age being the more important component. The fact that adult human crime victims receive less empathy than do child, puppy, and full grown dog victims suggests that adult dogs are regarded as dependent and vulnerable not unlike their younger canine counterparts and kids."
Pet lovers tend to imbue their furry friends with human qualities that are applicable across species, the researchers said. Although the study focused on dogs and humans, they believe the findings would be similar for cats and humans.
Why the Young Warm Our Hearts
We suffer when we see pets and small children in pain because they have never done anything to hurt anyone, said Liz Rampy, M.Ed., LPC, founder of the Hambone Project, an initiative to increase compassion for people and animals by raising awareness of their social needs.
"We recognize that children and animals are innocent," Rampy said, adding that "we are partial to animals and babies because we recognize that they have no intention to hurt us. We enjoy the fact that they accept us for who we are. We do not have to judge their intentions and therefore find them easy to trust. Humans have an internal desire to love and be loved. It is often easier to extend ourselves to animals because we know their response is genuine. We also know that they do depend on us and count on us for survival."
When it comes to adults, she said, "We tend to see them as living with the results of choices they have made themselves. Although this is often the case, it is not always. For example, humans often unfairly and inaccurately believe that a homeless person must have 'done something wrong' or they wouldn't be homeless. This is a self-protection mechanism. We do not want to believe that we could 'do everything right' and still fall victim to being in a bad or undesirable situation."
The Age Factor in Empathy
While the Northwestern researchers were surprised to find that age trumped species, said Rita Eichenstein, PhD, a pediatric Neuropsychologist in Los Angeles, it makes sense because our human makeup is to care for and defend those who cannot do so for themselves.
"We are wired to nurture the young and defenseless, either our own or in our 'tribe,'" said Dr. Eichenstein. "Evolution has built in the 'cuteness' factor in babies to ensure that they are irresistible and draw people to them. Nature has also designed a cuteness factor in young animals, and the more the animal is cute - resembling a human baby with small features, button nose, sleepy eyes, and passive friendly features - the more likely it will be appealing to people and therefore will be nurtured." That's why many people prefer breeds that have floppy ears and appear as if they are smiling, like Golden Retrievers.
"Both animals and babies turn on our nurturing light bulb as animal faces can be associated with human babies," Eichenstein added. "We are wired to nurture. And we generalize our feelings to other species -- including dogs."


text: To my mind there are two kinds of zero-rating: (1) the kind which a service provider makes available to any third party to 'sponsor' (like AT&T's sponsored data service when it was launched years ago – not sure if it's still available), or even free for a particular type of content (like T-Mobile US's free music streaming from any provider); and (2) the kind where selected websites or services are offered with free data (eg free Facebook access with no data charges). It's hard to see how type (1) could break net neutrality – you might as well ban companies from advertising on the Internet in case smaller companies can't afford to pay for similar ads. It's just a nonsense to think you can make everything equal in that way, unless you want a lowest common denominator Internet. It ultimately limits innovation and stifles investment in infrastructure, as Jamie argues above. Type (2) is a little harder to judge. Personally, I would allow it as long as the data is treated the same as other similar data travelling over the Internet. How the date is handled on the network is what net neutrality should deal with, whereas how the data is paid for should be open to allow business model innovation.


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Greg Hageman's motorcycles building style is something unbelievably attractive. Each time I write about his new bike I catch myself thinking how much attention he must be paying to details and how balanced they are. I mean, each detail seems natural in its place and even more – every single thing Greg puts on his builds adds an integral feature to the overall look. That's just talent combined with experience and of course, a good taste!
This Yamaha XV920R looks very similar to the Virago bike built by Greg for Billy Joel – a well know American pianist, composer and singer-songwriter. At first, the bike wasn't supposed to be for sale, so all the ideas and decisions are entirely the product of Greg's imagination. As he explains, he was looking for a simpler and lighter version of the previous Virago, but with some tweaks though – 'a bike that was kind of showing its age, but in a graceful way'.
There's one interesting thing about this build – frame section above the swing arm is missing. This weight-reducing technic is used by German bike builder Sepp Koch. He says, that absence of this part of the frame causes no security risks whatsoever. He's been using this tweak for years and successfully tested every bike. Long story short – that allowed to lose a few more lbs and in total, Greg managed to get rid of about 70kg(150lb). 'I like to think that it looks like some alloy-eating termites have got to it', he says.
The bike has a very simple electric system – there's only a few things you would use: LED headlight, tail-light and stoplight, that's it. For those, who like to keep things simple such a set is just optimal. As for the wheels, Greg was looking for the retro-styled ones, but not, as he mentioned, 'some useless old bricks'. So, Dunlop K75 suited perfectly as well as two 19 x 1.85 (front) and 18 x 2.15 (back) stainless spoked shiny rims.
The seat's design is Greg's idea. As he explained in the interview for Pipeburn, he came up with this idea 'to try to emulate a little touch of Black Shadow styling'.
Both fenders are made from stainless steel. The carbs are Minkuni VM34 and exhaust is a modified Mac with a repro pea shooter muffler. As for the handlebars, the pair of Tarozzis clip-ons were chosen.
Although, Greg built this awesome Yamaha for himself, the time came when he decided to let it go. The bike was sold on ebay to the buyer from Denver, Colorado.
Read he whole interview here.
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Marshall Just Unleashed The Loudest Smartphone On The Planet
If you're sick of your phone's conspicuous lack of bass and bump, you're going to want to check this out. Legendary speaker and sound company Marshall just ventured into uncharted territory and announced the release of its very own smartphone, the Marshall London. Needless to say, it's going to be the loudest smartphone the world has ever seen.
The Android-powered handset is completely Marshallized, with a design that evokes that classic Marshall amp look. It has two front-facing speakers, two headphone jacks, a volume-controlling scroll wheel, and a specialized "M" button that gives you instant access to all of your music—you can have 128GB+ on tap at all times thanks to removable mini-USB storage. The phone, of course, comes preloaded with features to create your own tunes, including dual microphones and a special DJ app.
The London is available now for pre-order here to be delivered August 17. For as of yet unknown reasons, it's only being listed for 4,995 Swedish Krona—or about $585—but you can select the United States (or wherever you are—shout-out to international readers) from the drop down list below to sign up to be notified the minute it's available.
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From Dead to Worse
Charlaine Harris
Ace, May 2008, $24.95
The bomb explosion at the vampire summit in Rhodes, Louisiana scared, Sookie Stackhouse, telepathic extraordinaire and waitress at a diner owned by a shapeshifter., She prays she will have a respite from problems in the supernatural world. She does not expect any because so many vampires and other species died or are missing including her were-tiger boyfriend Quinn.
Unfortunately the last thing Sookie knows is that a crisis begets a worse crisis. During the were contest for Packmaster, Alcide ' s father was killed and Furnan consolidated his reign. Now people loyal to Alcide are dying and he thinks Furnan is responsible. When Furnan ' s wife is kidnapped, he blames Alcide. Sookie tries to arbitrate a peace.
The New Orleans vampire queen Sophie is in desperate straits as Katrina destroyed much of her power base in New Orleans, the bomb destroyed the vestige of her support and she is helpless while she is regenerating new legs. The city is ripe for a takeover from the king of Las Vegas but not everyone is happy with the new power structure. It is up to Sookie and her blood bonded vampire Eric Northman the vampire to prevent more deaths including the new ruler.
The heroine prefers to keep to herself but tries to help the supernatural community while the humans reject her due to her telepathy prowess. She will do anything to save those she cares about while her animosity towards Bill the vampire who betrayed her remains strong. Action-packed yet character driven, FROM DEAD TO WORSE is Charlaine Harris at her world-building best with this entertaining original story.
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Cheeky prisoner makes unusual court request
AN ALLEGED Mackay car thief has brazenly asked a magistrate for a suspended sentence on a string of offences including dangerous and disqualified driving.
Robert Larry Petersen is one of three people charged after a dramatic arrest after two allegedly stolen vehicles crashed on the city fringe on May 8.
The 26-year-old appeared in court on Thursday via videolink from Capricornia Correctional Centre and asked Magistrate John Smith if he could enter early pleas.
"I'm only asking for a suspended sentence," Mr Petersen said grinning.
Mr Smith told Mr Petersen a suspended sentenced was "highly unlikely" with the number of types of charges he faced.
He added any sentence would also depend on the circumstances of the offending as well as any criminal history.
"Yeah she's pretty shocking," Mr Petersen said smiling.
"Do you know what I'd be looking at your honour?"
Mr Petersen is facing 13 charges including dangerous driving while adversely affected, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and disqualified driving.
Mackay Magistrates Court was told Mr Petersen had lodged an application with Legal Aid Queensland and it was currently being processed.
"Once we get your application processed, your solicitor... will be able to give you a better idea," LAQ solicitor Danny Yarrow said.
The case against co-accused Jamie Jean Collier was also mentioned. She is facing 12 offences with some linked to the same incident on May 8.
The court was told the brief of evidence had been received and an adjournment was sought so she could speak with her lawyer.
Both matters will be mentioned again on June 18.


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My taste in music is kind of humiliating. If, say, you wanted to check out what I'm listening to, I'd probably lie and tell you I don't have my iPod—that's because I don't want you to see playlists like "Best Boyz II Men" and "Diana Krall Faves." I don't want you to know that The Fray and Snow Patrol figure heavily in my "Most Often Played" rotation.
To turn myself on to bands I don't have to feel guilty about, I've started relying on Pandora—I'll crank on a station for Vampire Weekend (which I can actually get into) and wait for all kinds of suggestions along the lines of poppy, Ivy-inflected indie rock. Problem is, all Pandora seems to do is confirm what I already know: My music tastes blow. Let's say the VW station is playing in the background. This unmelodic electronic song comes on, and I'll click over to skip it. But wait, this is Phoenix. I'm supposed to like Phoenix! Later, I'll hear a song that I can tap my foot to, a lilting voice that's pleasantly familiar. I click over and find that—oh God—it's Death Cab for Cutie, which I'm definitely not supposed to like. I expected Pandora to class up my iPod, but instead, all it seems to be doing is turning me on to more music I have to be ashamed of. So damn you, Pandora. Damn you, your fancy algorithms, and your music genome project (wtf does that even mean?)—not just for the $9.99 I'm about to shell out for Plans, but for taking whatever shred of dignity I might've had left.


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Mussomeli Under Fire Over Independence War Statements
Ljubljana, 17 January - US Ambassador to Slovenia Joseph Mussomeli has come under heavy criticism for recent statements implying that Slovenia won its independence too easily. Two veterans' associations said Friday they would "not allow anyone to insult Slovenia".
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Liz Rogers
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Telephone: 0116 249 8880
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Vista is Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's leading charity for people with sight loss
***Our social groups are on hold due to Covid-19***
Our social groups offer a supportive environment for people with sight loss to come together and take part in social activities or events.
With an interesting range of activities on offer, from flower arranging, pottery and crafts, to gardening, yoga and keeping fit, as well as occasional trips to local shops and restaurants, there is always something to enjoy.
People who attend our social groups have made friends for life. They're a fantastic way to meet people with similar experiences and a great opportunity to get out and have fun. We run regular groups throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and always welcome new members.
There is an annual subscription charge of £20 payable by each group member. Each session costs £25 and includes a two course hot lunch, and transport if you are assessed as requiring it.
Our groups are based in Loughborough, Oakham, Braunstone, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Thurnby, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Syston and Hinckley.
Booking is essential - get in touch with our team to book a place. Contact details are at the bottom of this page.
Monday Group: Thurnby Lodge Community Centre - 2nd Monday of each month
Wednesday Group: Thurnby Lodge Community Centre - 2nd Wednesday of each month
Thursday Group: The Brite Centre, Braunstone - 2nd Thursday of each month
Coalville Group: Marlene Reid Centre - 1st Tuesday of each month
Loughborough Group: 105 Leicester Road, Mountsorrel LE12 7DB- 2nd Tuesday of each month
Oakham Group: Voluntary Action Rutland, Lands End Way - 1st Wednesday of each month
Market Harborough Group: Methodist Church - 3rd Thursday of each month
Melton Mowbray Group: The Edge Room - 1st Thursday of each month
Syston Group: St Peter's Court - 3rd Thursday of each month (Please note this group is from 2:00pm - 4:00pm)
Lutterworth Group: United Reform Church - 3rd Friday of each month
Hinckley Group: United Reform Church - 2nd Friday of each month
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Monica has lived with reduced sight for most of her life, following an accident when she was a teenager.
Barbara regularly attends the social groups, giving her a chance to meet others in a similar situation.


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Kelly Murphy, Bend Over Backwards Yoga Studio
It has been my habit, over the last two years, to tuck a few gently used books into my bag as I head off to my yoga class. These books are my regular contribution to Walkabout Books, the little street library that is located next to the steps leading up to the yoga studio. Walkabout Books was built in memory of Kathryn Maurer, a friend, yogi, neighbour and teacher of reluctant readers.
Built in September 2013 from an old TV cabinet from Freecycle, this library is a very busy and appreciated addition to the neighbourhood. Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, skateboarders, moms and dads with kids in strollers, folks of all ages stop to borrow or leave books.
Brenda: How has the library been received by the neighbourhood? Is it well used?
Kelly: We probably see 20 to 35 folks a week peek in or leave books. I often see folks do a double-take driving by and turn around and check it out. Sometimes, if I am outside in the garden, they call out to me asking for a "good read suggestion" or voicing appreciation. Sweet!
Brenda: Is damp/winter weather an issue for the books?
Kelly: No. We wipe down any excess moisture and books don't stay long in any case.
Brenda: Where do the books in the library come from?Kelly: Everywhere! Yogis bring them as do frequent users and folks from Literacy Nanaimo and friends and anonymous donors. Sometimes it's chockablock full and others times maybe only 30 or so books, but the turnover is rapid. Several times bags and boxes of books have arrived at once. So, I store them briefly and leave them in the library as space permits.
Brenda: Are there any negative aspects to maintaining the library?
Kelly: Not at all. It has been respected and enjoyed by a wide circle of people. I think that when we extend ownership to our community, the community takes responsibility for caring. There has not been one problem with harming.
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Brenda: Where did the inspiration/ idea for your library come from?
Barbara Densmore
Barbara: I was visiting with a friend who lived in a high rise in Vancouver. There was a bookshelf in the mailroom of the building where people left magazines and books to share with the other tenants. I thought that was a really great idea and wondered if it would work at home.
Brenda: How long has your library been in its present location?
Barbara: The first version was simply a wooden shelf that I placed at the edge of the road in front of my house eight years ago. At first people were not sure what it was all about, so I left a note inviting them to borrow and return books. Within a short time folks responded. The wooden shelf eventually weathered and was replaced by a plywood structure with a roof and glass doors. This summer the library was rebuilt with volunteer labour and donated materials. It has a shake roof, glass doors and wood siding instead of plywood. We reopened the library with a community gathering and a celebration.Brenda: What effect has the library had on your neighbourhood?
Barbara: The library is well used. People donate and exchange books on a continual basis. There is a strong sense of community ownership and pride and there have been no incidents of interference or vandalism in the eight-year history of the project.
For another neighbourhood book box story check out the following video "How Victoria's Five Little Street Libraries Built Community." https://thetyee.ca/Video/2013/07/19/Victoria-book-boxes/
Brenda Boreham
Brenda has 35 years of classroom experience. She has presented workshops on literature-based themes and literacy strategies and has written a number of resources for teachers. She remains passionate about matching up kids with books.
This article is from Canadian Teacher Magazine's Jan/Feb 2016 issue.


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"The Wrong Guy": The Iron Brigade once again has Black Canary at the end of their guns only now she has the Guy Gardner she's recently unleashed from the tank with her and without hesitation he puts the lot of them down before they c
- You guys can't catch a break, can you?
- — Black Canary to the Iron Brigade
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Appearing in "The Wrong Guy"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Linus "Doc Pop" Popolynsklinov
- Joe Gardner
- The Iron Brigade
- Pharzoof (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- 'Beeb'
- Guy Gardner (Flashback only)
- Steel (Flashback only)
- The Quorum (Flashback only)
- Bill Clinton
- Ambassador Closozc (Phone call only)
- Humanity International
- Syb
- United States Marine Corps
Synopsis for "The Wrong Guy"
The Iron Brigade once again has Black Canary at the end of their guns only now she has the Guy Gardner she's recently unleashed from the tank with her and without hesitation he puts the lot of them down before they can fire. Afterward she praises his fighting and jokes about his hair, and the man says to her that his name is Joe, not Guy. Oracle confirms that he's actually Guy's alien clone and explains that aliens kidnapped and cloned Gardner, infusing the clone with the original's memories, and having him infiltrate the JLA. Once found out the clone was supposed to be sent to the Slab, but the Koroscovans purchased him, with the intent of making him into a living weapon, in an auction after he was stolen from the US Marshals. Doc Pop admits to Black Canary that he volunteered to work on the alien-weapon project, but was imprisoned when he tried to free Joe so he could go above and beyond the countries plans. Black Canary questions Oracle on exactly who's side they're on, and she says she was lead to believe he was an imprisoned dissident. Before they can discuss it further Oracle spots incoming MiGs, which Doc Pop suggests are coming to destroy Joe. As they make they're making their get away Oracle admits she doesn't know exactly what she's gotten them in to but she does believe someone has set them up.
In the White House, the President speaks with Koroscovan Ambassador Closozc about his country recently being attacked by a "space based ray weapon." The President claims ignorance and, saying that the United States is the only nation with the capabilities to create such a weapon, Closozc threatens war.
Oracle calls Humanity International to get information on Linus Popolynsklinov and finds out that he's not in their records. The lady she talks to, Syb, then leaves work early and is once again confronted by a man in a hat, coat, and mask who tells her that "the plan is in motion."
In her apartment, Oracle wonders who set them up when "Beeb" sends her an e-mail asking to meet in person which she is too busy and ignores.
In Koroscova, Joe destroys tanks and jeeps while Doc Pop explains to Black Canary that he used "malleable genetic properties" from the original Guy Gardner and the aliens that cloned him to activate his super powers. Over the explosions Oracle breaks it to Black Canary that the scientist they've freed has a war crimes record and they have less than a minute until the bombers hit them. Black Canary passes the information to Joe, who grabs her and Doc Pop and flies out of the area.
From a US Aircraft Carrier, Marines take off in a helicopter towards Koroscova.
Across Joe's shoulder, Black Canary asks if Doc Pop created a superhero as a "hobby" and he replies that he never intended to create a hero. Joe puts the two of them down, kissing Black Canary, then takes off to fight the MiGs. While he's in the air, Oracle informs Black Canary that every news channel is reporting that Koroscova and the United States are on the brink of war because of their use of the Whitehorse satellite.
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Resolution N° O13/HCM/M23/2013 of 27 February 2013 concerning the impeachment of the President of the Movement of 23 March
The Military High Command
– Given the Statutes of the March 23 Movement, as amended to date,
– Given the Rules and Regulations of the March 23 Movement, and with regard to Decision No 002/HCM/M23/CNDP/2012 of 9 July 2012 establishing a body responsible for the coordination of political action of the Movement,
– Considering Decision No 003/HCM/M23/CNDP/2012 of 9 July 2012 appointing a Coordinator of the Political Wing of the Movement,
– Considering the relevant resolutions of the Extraordinary Congress held on March 23 Movement dated 17 August 2012 relating to the restructuring of the Movement,
– Considering the need to ensure the defense and protection of the noble cause that led to the creation of the Movement of March 23;
– Considering the inability of Mr. Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero to drive the vision of the March 23 Movement and to implement its political program,
– Considering the inability of the concerned individual to define and provide General policy guidance to the different structures of the Movement in order to ensure the required visibility and appropriate advocacy;
– Whereas it is an established fact that Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero offered to outsiders to the Movement, namely General Bosco Ntaganda, the political leverage to influence the decisions of the Movement at the highest level;
– Whereas during his tenure at the helm of our Movement, Mr. Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero has diverted finances of the Movement to support obscure and prohibited activities such as the recruitment of political and military leaders on behalf of General Bosco Ntaganda to whom he answers
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to thus enabling the General the opportunity to attempt to sow unrest and divisions;
– Given the charges brought against Mr. Runiga including financial embezzlement, divisions, ethnic hatred, deceit and political immaturity;
– Given that during the meeting of the Military High Command extended to Executive Board Members and senior officials of the Movement, Mr. RUNIGA acknowledged the charges brought against him and consequently agreed to abide by the final decision of the Military High Command;
– Whereas in its conclusions, the Military High Command has qualified of High Treason the charges against Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero,
– Whereas it is fitting to ensure the proper functioning of the Movement and continue driving the peace process at a time when positive signals are coming from both the national and international community to ensure a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo
– Given the need and urgency, the Military High Command
HAS DECIDED as follows:
Article 1: Mr. Jean-Marie RUNIGA Lugerero is relieved of his duties as Chairman of the Movement of March 23 with immediate effect;
Article 2: The Vice-President of the Movement assumes on an interim basis, the functions of President until the appointment by Congress of a new President of the March 23 Movement.
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If winning free cards isn't enough motivation to get you to enter the codes from the back of your 2009 Upper Deck rookie cards, there will be an added bonus each week for one participant who guesses the Rookie of the Week. As part of the Own the Rookies promotion, one lucky collector will take home an autographed football signed by all of the top 2009 rookies present at the Rookie Premiere. That means authentic signatures from Mark Sanchez, Matt Stafford, Percy Harvin, and all of the other rookies on one awesome football. To the collectors who picked Mike Wallace this week, you have the chance to win one ridiculously cool prize!
One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if the player performs well on the field. To help capture that excitement, Upper Deck launched a new website to help collectors not just track 2009 NFL rookie cards, but also to make predictions on which rookie would have the best week at OwnTheRookies.com.
Collectors who successfully guess Upper Deck's "Rookie of the Week" will be entered into a drawing to win a box of 2009 NFL trading cards. For catching two touchdown passes, as well as the game winner as time expired, Mike Wallace has won this week's top rookie honor. If you entered codes from Wallace's cards last week, stay tuned to the website to see if you are a winner!
We have come to the end of another week, and yet again, we have another great performance by a rookie wide receiver. I love it. To have this many standout rookies in one season is great for the NFL, and even better for the people who collect sports cards. It only further solidifies that any rookie someone can pull in a pack has the chance to be a star on the field. If you don't believe me, look back over the last 15 weeks for proof. There have been rookies from the first round, rookies from the later rounds, quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and others. Its been a great season so far, and I don't see it letting up any time soon.
This week in the closing seconds of the Steelers' win over the Packers, Mike Wallace became the second rookie to catch a game-winning TD pass. Wallace already caught a long touchdown earlier in the game, and his catch to end it was epic, to say the least. This isn't the first time Wallace has had late game heroics either, as in week one, Wallace caught a key pass in overtime to set the Steelers up for a game-winning field goal. This time the heroics came in the last seconds, Wallace just barely getting his second foot down in the endzone before tumbling out of bounds. He left the Packers' defense stunned, but after seeing Wallace play this year, it shouldn't have come as much of a surprise.
Much like other Upper Deck rookie-of-the-week winners like Mohammed Massaquoi and Louis Murphy, Wallace was drafted later in the third round of the draft, behind almost ten other wide receivers. That hasn't stopped him from performing at the top of his game, catching five TD passes over the course of the season and averaging 17.9 yards per catch. He has been a great addition as a number three guy behind Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes, playing mostly out of the slot. He was drafted for his speed and hands out of Ole Miss, and that has panned out completely for Pittsburgh. In fact, without his recent catch, Pittsburgh may have had a one-way ticket to sitting in front of the TV in January.
Wallace was also selected to be a part of the 2009 Rookie Premiere, which is the reason he has been featured on a great selection of cards from the year. Wallace's cards have attained some of the top values of the rookie class due to his production, and this past week should be quite helpful in raising that value past expectations. My favorite card of his so far is the Rookie Threads dual jersey card from this year's SP Threads set. This one is beyond awesome due to the use of an acetate element in the card, as well as having two player worn swatches and low numbering. The photo of Wallace is extremely dynamic, and it complements the interesting composition of the acetate and swatch parts of the card.
I'm also a big fan of his SPX jersey auto, as it is always one of the more valuable cards of the year. Even with SP Authentic and Ultimate Collection on the horizon, this card will hold its own due to how much collectors embrace the SPX brand, and because the gold background works so well with the Steelers' team colors. It also has an autograph and three player worn swatches, making this a display-worthy addition to your Wallace collection.
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When it comes to 2009, this is the year of the wide receiver, and if everything continues to shape up as it has, there will be one as the rookie of the year. Wallace definitely has a shot, and as a Pittsburgh Steelers, his fan base is huge. These two factors, along with his talent at the position make him a great investment for anyone looking for a late prospecting target. The Steelers may not make the playoffs when all is said and done, however due to Mike Wallace, they at least still have a shot.
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Victor E. Penserini, 75, died on March 15, 2014 in Tucson, Arizona. Vic was born on February 11, 1939 in Mount Shasta, California to Sabatino and Audrey Penserini.
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Peter "Flanders" Budajby Staff Writer / Montréal Canadiens
MONTREAL – Peter Budaj is typically a calm guy just like Ned Flanders.
But, if the renowned Simpsons character was to get very upset, he could easily resemble the image that artist David Gunnarsson decided to place atop the Canadiens netminder's new mask.
The Swedish artist is no rookie when it comes to putting his own personal touch on goaltenders' headwear, having already worked on masks for Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Henrik Lundqvist, Ondrej Pavelec, Semyon Varlamov and others in 2013 alone.
Not only did Budaj choose Gunnarsson to come up with a new concept for his mask, but he also gave him carte blanche when it came to its design. It was the eighth time that the talented artist had worked on a mask for the Slovakian netminder.
"He designed it. I did a few of the designs for my masks in the past. I told him that I wanted something with Lionel Messi last time. This time around, I gave him carte blanche to do what he wanted to do. I just told him that I wanted Montreal colors and I wanted something cool. It came out great," underlined Budaj, whose new mask features a large-scale image of Flanders as an angry netminder.
While the drawing of the animated character is the predominant image, the sides of the mask feature giant Canadiens logos. True to form, the 31-year-old goaltender also had several other items inscribed, including his last name, his son's date of birth, a verse from the Bible, in addition to drawings of the Canadian and Slovakian flags.
"I'm hoping to wear it the next time that I play a game. But, at the same time, I haven't made a decision yet. It looks really good with the red jersey and the other mask stands out better with the white jersey. So, I'll have to see," mentioned Budaj, who has only worn his newly acquired mask at practice.
Vincent Cauchy is a writer for canadiens.com. Translated by Matt Cudzinowski.
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