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Weekly Fundamentals - Gold's Appeal Reemerges with Increasing Chances of QE3
While the financial markets continued to be haunted by the rapidly deteriorating sovereign debt conditions in the Eurozone, what added to investors' concerns were disappointing economic indicators from the US. The weaker-than-expected payroll addition in May renewed speculations that the Fed would have to implement QE3, probably after expiration of operation twist in June. This was the main reason driving gold's rebound back above 1600 in NY session Friday. Note that the precious metal complex outperformed others in the commodity sector we covered while the energy complex was the worst performer.
The US employment report showed that non-farm payrolls increased only 69K in May (consensus: 150K) and the April reading was revised significantly lower to 77K from 115K reported last month. The jobless rate climbed higher to 8.2% from 8.1% in the prior month. While the April data was attributed to the winter weather, the May one could blame nothing but the loss of growth momentum. Job creation was weak across the board with contraction seen in various industries such as construction, business services, hospitality, information and government. Weakness in the job market has raised the possibility of further easing by the Fed. Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren indicated the report has signaled that the Fed may need to implement more stimuli. Indeed, Chairman Ben S. Bernanke stated in the April meeting that more accommodation would be required of unemployment fail to make sufficient progress towards its longer-run normal level.
In the Eurozone, as investors awaited the Greek election in June, health of the Spanish banking system also led them to dump risk assets. The latest news suggested that the Spanish government has negotiated with the ECB in purchases of the debt-ridden country's bonds as massive net capital outflow was recorded last month. The Economy Minister Luis de Guindos warned that the country is in a very, very, very difficult situation.
The ECB meeting next Wednesday will likely see the President give more guidance on the outlook of the crisis. Also, the RBA and the BOC will hold policy meetings on Tuesday and the BOE will also have meeting on Thursday.
Energy: Crude oil prices slumped with the front-month WTI crude plunging 8.4% while the equivalent Brent crude contract losing -7.9% during the week. The latter settled below 100 for the first time since October 2011. Given the highly uncertain Eurozone outlook and the one step forward, two steps backward economic developments in the US, we expect downside risks to remain.
With regards to some questions about the seasonal impact in May, we do not think the monthly declines in May over the recent 3 years were due to seasonal factors. Rather, we believe they were driven by the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone. Indeed, the charts below showed that, over the 10 years from 2002, WTI crude gained 5 times in May while Brent crude rose 4 times. These signaled no indications of fundamental seasonal factors affecting crude's falls.
Natural Gas declined for a second straight week after the 4-week rebound from mid-April to mid-May. The DOE/EIA reported that gas inventory increased +71 bcf to 2 815 bcf in the week ended May 25. Stocks were +732 bcf above the same period last year and +724 bcf, or +34.6%, above the 5-year average of 2 091 bcf.
Separately, Baker Hughes reported that the number of gas rigs dropped -6 units to 588 in the week ended June 1. Oil rigs increased +3 units to 1 386 and miscellaneous rigs stayed at 6 units and the total number of rigs was down -3 units to 1 980 units. Directionally oriented combined oil, gas, and miscellaneous rigs slid -5 units to 217 while horizontal rigs decreased -8 units to 1 183 and vertical rigs gained +10 units to 580 during the week.
Precious Metals: Gold rebounded sharply in the US session on Friday as the disappointing US payroll report ignited hopes of further Fed easing. The benchmark Comex contract added +3.3% during the week, outperforming both silver and platinum but underperformed palladium which soared +4.1%.
Many people have said that the gold's decline and breach of 1600 was manifestation of the loss in its safe-haven appeal. However, we saw the yellow metal's trading was rather range-bounded, when compared with other commodities. While gold's decline has been driven by the slump in the single currency, the former has dropped less than -1.0% since the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone deteriorated after French and Greek elections in early May, while the latter has accumulated over -5.0% loss. The safe-haven appeal of gold remained although it might be less prominent than the past few years. We expect more funds will be flowed to the yellow metal in coming weeks as speculations of Fed's QE3 heightened.


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6 RV Parks near Wickenburg, Arizona
Morristown, Arizona 12.21 miles SE
Congress, Arizona 15.14 miles NW
Surprise, Arizona 25.35 miles SE
Sun City, Arizona 25.35 miles SE
Sun City West, Arizona 31.17 miles SE
1125 N Tegner St Wickenburg, Arizona 85390 (map) | (928) 684-5271
Sites: 30 | Latest Rate: $39.00 | 2 Reviews
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Dec 2015 - $39.00
New owner is renovating old park (formerly Western Hills RV). Has new laundry/shower building and a small fenced dog run. Cement patio slabs in level gravel lot. Some larger sites to accommodate slides. Near Denny's restaurant. Half mile to town center. - Rollinon2
Oct 2007 - $39.00
Most of the sites have park models/mobile homes but there are some RV sites. We have stayed here several times before and after the prime winter season and did not need reservations. It is a very nice,well kept and secure park. There are several big rig sites. - run2
Phone for directions Wickenburg, Arizona 85342 (map) | 623-640-7880
Sites: 5 | Latest Rate: $25.00 | 2 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $25.00
This is a 175 acre ranch, owners are very nice. They hooked up a new WIFI router for us. Camping is water and electric,with grey water dump. - Molddave
Aug 2006 - $19.00
This park is actually a small "dude ranch" with a handful of trailer slots as a side business. The two close to the ranch house have water and 30A power, or you can dry-camp on several others farther out on the property. There are no sewer hookups or rest rooms. There is a clean outdoor stall shower near the pool, which we used since we were the only guests here. The WiFi system worked fine -- the owners give you the WPA password to connect, and you're off and running. The pool was huge and warm. There was no cable, but we got about 20 stations over the air. The park is very private and quiet and the native desert scenery is spectacular. We signed up for an early morning trail ride and we stayed over an extra day to use the gun range (first time we've seen one of those at an RV park!) It was a novel campground, and if I am back that way (hopefully in a cooler season) I would definitely stop there again. - Bowman
1201 Constellation Rd Wickenburg, Arizona 85390 (map) | (928) 684-2761
Sites: 32 | Latest Rate: $16.00 | 3 Reviews
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Apr 2016 - $16.00
The park was a perfect overnight (if not longer) stop but I feel compelled to add a few caveats. It was very clean and with only a few other campers, very quiet. We had a wonderful view from our door side and a lizard or two to keep us company. Our site, number 12, was plenty large for our fifth wheel, truck and Jeep and fairly level. The park was easy to find although when you make the turn off the highway you wonder if you are headed into a residential neighborhood. Now for the caveats. First the road - it is dirt but not bad when we went through. Probably muddy and rutted when it rains. The challenge is the steep dip in the road after about site 4. You go down then you go up such that the front of the rig is going up while the rear is still going down. For smaller rigs and those with good departure angles this is not a problem. Our 38 foot fifth wheel made it through with about 1/8'' to spare only because we can air down our truck. The other possible option is to enter through the exit which we saw one rig do. Many of the sites are not level. The fee is $8 per vehicle not per site. - PBuds
Feb 2016 - $8.00
We stayed during the Gold Rush Days. Very busy time in Wickenburg. Great location for easy access to the rodeo arena right across the road. The town is 5 to 10 minutes away. We stayed in site 2 for one week. It is quiet at night. When the rodeo was not going, it is fairly quiet during the day. There is a very bright rodeo arena light at night that is bright on the rigs in site 1 and 3. Not too bad, just an FYI. The fee used to be 5 dollars. I feel that is a better bargain since there are no services besides garbage. We paid for the convenience of being close to the rodeo and activities of Gold Rush Days. If it was not gold rush days, we would have stayed for free at Box Wash BLM. We did move there after our 7th night limit at Constellation. If you like being close to services it is the best there is, without going into a pricey crowded RV park. The community center has an RV Dump, but I recommend the Fast Mart 76 station to avoid going downtown. They have potable water. $10.00 fee. Accommodates large rigs at both the park and the dump. - blackstoneburro
Mar 2012 - $5.00
This is a nice, cheap, no-frills boon docking location on the hill overlooking Wickenburg with views of town and the surrounding mountains. The location is great -- just far enough out of town to be quiet at night, but close enough to be convenient to stores and restaurants. The grounds were very clean. We stayed for three nights, and will stay there again the next time we are in that locale. Since there are no restroom facilities, no water, and no hookups the park is suitable only for self-contained RVs. The park is unattended -- it has a self-pay station. The access road and spaces are smooth dirt and sand. Each space has a fire pit. There are spaces of various sizes. Most are fairly level. Some have better views than others. The spaces are spread out over a large area giving each unit some privacy. There is a dumpster for garbage, but no recycling. The campground has no dump station, but Hospitality RV Park just east of Wickenburg will provide that service for a small fee. There may be others. The park is across the road from the city rodeo grounds. My wife watched a team roping competition there. Further out Constellation Road (paved) are dirt roads branching off into the desert. We saw quite a bit of ATV and equine activity. Mountain bike trails (shared with horses) are also nearby. You can hike out into the desert from the campground. We saw birds and jack rabbits. Coyotes could be heard at night. - MojaveRedRocks
610 Jack Burden Rd Lot 33 Wickenburg, Arizona 85390 (map) | (928) 684-2153
Sites: 135 | Latest Rate: $32.00 | 23 Reviews
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Apr 2017 - $32.00
Nice spacious park. Clean. We stayed over night. Lots of room to walk the dog. Neighbors had this annoying clicking thing to keep away pests and critters which my dog did not like. It had some kind of electronic wave and his hearing is very sensitive and he would not go outside. We asked them to please turn it off but they did not. We had to carry the dog to another part of. The park to take a walk to get away from the constant buzz and clicking. The walk down to wickenburg was great. - Cheri K
Mar 2017 - $32.00
The management at this park goes above and beyond. Manager was always willing to do whatever it takes to make our group feel welcomed. As the park was at 100 percent occupancy she was not able to park us as close as we desired but she still did a good job. We were all in the new section which still has a few issues but they are working on correcting them. WiFi was spotty. They have a nice rec room and kitchen area that we were able to use. The park has many snowbirds but everyone is very friendly. If you have an ATV be sure to try some of the trails. - Norm Nice Guy
Jan 2017 - $42.00
Used this park as a stopover on the way from Tucson to Las Vegas. Very well maintained and spotless although very compact. The mobile home section is very clean and properties are well taken care of. The RV section (newer section) is actually across the street, which is a public way, and a bit odd to have to cross to get to your site. The interior roads are all paved. The office staff is excellent and escorted us to our site. Also made sure we had a pull-thru since it was just an overnight. Had corner site (18R) which fit the coach and tow (just barely, but fit) without unhooking. Lots of "toys" here, but all were driven respectfully through park. Satellite friendly (they all are) but wifi was pretty much non-existent. Sites are close together but no problem with slides. For price, believe picnic table should be at sites, but no tables. Good place for a stopover. CASH is needed to pay (or check) - no cards accepted. - Beachside Baby
51802 US-60 89 Wickenburg, Arizona 85390 (map) | (928) 684-2519
Sites: 88 | Latest Rate: $36.00 | 20 Reviews
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Dec 2016 - $36.00
Pretty nice little RV park but if you are longer than 40' there are very few sites which can accommodate. Sites 41 nad 42 are pull thrus otherwise you will have to back in. Site 41 was fairly level but it it close to the dog park and lots of ATV traffic and people constantly taking pets to the dog run. If you have a horse this place is perfect but like all things horses, you can expect to have lots and lots of house flies at all times so keep your doors closed at all times. This park has lots of seasonal renters and frankly it is a little junked up and somewhat cluttered but it is also friendly. We found the office staff friendly and helpful, not difficult like one previous reviewer reported. Wickenburg itself is a nice little town with a great friendly feeling to it. We would come back but would not want to stay here for a long period of time. - Largeandy
Aug 2016 - $36.00
We were going to stay at another RV park that is highly rated here, until we saw it. So we drove out and found this very inviting park nearby. If you're bringing a horse this is the park to be at. They have stalls and facilities for over 150 horses. Wickenburg is a rodeo and horse town. We were just passing through on our way to Sedona and wanted a stopover. All things considered this is a nice park that's well run and was good for an overnight stay. Must services catered to the horse fancier so didn't interest us. The entire park is well maintained. It has ample pull through sites. - Bobshoe
Jun 2016 - $35.00
The negative reviews here are correct. The owner can treat guests and workers very poorly. - Susie Que
30625 Hwy 89 Congress, Arizona 85332 (map) | (928) 427-3657
Sites: 110 | Latest Rate: $22.00 | 40 Reviews
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Feb 2017 - $22.00
Checkin was ok but they shorted us a day when we asked to arrive a day early then called us on the last day and almost implied we were dead beats over the phone. I had to go back and show them we had actually reserved another day and got no apology at all. Not what I would expect from Escapees. Park was ok. Dated a bit and RV area is really a dirt parking lot. It's a huge park and has full blown houses and RV casitas in year round areas. We walked around and got some free grapefruit, oranges and lemons folks left by the road in "free" boxes, very nice. While certainly not the nicest park we've been in, would stay again if in the area. No wifi on sites, VZW jet pack worked well with 3-4 bars LTE. Water pressure was fine. - HomeOnWheels_US
Jan 2017 - $26.00
Nice place to stay except for a dog that barks every time someone walks by. Starts about 7am. - chiniakbay
Dec 2016 - $26.00
We arrived late evening and were very appreciative to have a pull-thru site ($4 extra). I called ahead to reserve a site. Office said they added pull-thru sites a few years ago. We have stayed here in years past as we head to Phoenix area. Park is very friendly and accommodating. Park is somewhat remote but Wickenburg is not far away. Electricity is now included in rate. In years past power was an additional charge. - sarge 19

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Donors replace food pantry's 15 stolen turkeys -- with 30
By MICHAEL COUSINEAU
New Hampshire Union Leader | November 29. 2013 8:38PM
"The people were very, very generous," the Rev. John Bucchino of Blessed Sacrament Parish said Friday. "It really touched people's hearts over what happened, especially being around Thanksgiving time."
One woman "was so moved by it, she was going to eat turkey. She said, 'I don't need it. Someone needs it more than I do,'" said Bucchino, who didn't yet have a total for the amount of money donated.
Whoever broke into the pantry pushed in an air conditioning unit to gain entry. After discovering the missing food Monday, a pantry worker spotted a man and woman, between 50 and 60 years old, trying to push in the air conditioner, which had been reinstalled. The worker scared off the two people.
The New Hampshire Food Bank earlier this week said it would help to replace at least some of the stolen meat.
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Johan Bruyneel has not updated his popular blog since August. He came out of hiding to praise Fabian Cancellara, Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish as exemplars that have earned the respect of fans and their fellow cyclists.
Lance Armstrong's former team manager believes cycling has entered a new era after months of controversy, much of it provoked by the disgraced former seven-time Tour de France winner.
In his first website posting since August, when the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleged massive doping by Armstrong's Tour de France teams, Johan Bruyneel wrote on Thursday that the sport is focusing again on riders.
"I'm glad that through all the controversy the past few months, the sport has prevailed," said the Belgian, a former rider. "The riders have seemed to embrace this new era and the fans equally as much."
Bruyneel picked Fabian Cancellara, Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish as riders who "earned the fans' admiration" this season. Cancellara rides for the RadioShack Leopard-Trek team, which Bruyneel managed until agreeing to leave last October after USADA published a 1,000-page dossier detailing how Armstrong's teams cheated.
Bruyneel wrote that he could not comment on other issues, which include legal cases that implicate him.
"There will be a time and place for me to share my thoughts and insights on the subject, but it will not be now due to ongoing proceedings," he said.
Though Armstrong declined to fight USADA's allegations, Bruyneel has opted for an arbitration hearing.
Bruyneel is also named in a U.S. whistleblower lawsuit launched by former U.S. Postal Service rider Floyd Landis, which seeks to recover millions of dollars allegedly defrauded from the sponsor. Armstrong got his first six Tour titles in USPS colors from 1999-2004.
The Justice Department said in February it would join the federal case and file a formal complaint within 60 days. That deadline is Tuesday.
No date has been set for Bruyneel's arbitration hearing in which Armstrong is a potential witness.
USADA chief executive Travis Tygart has said the agency talked with Armstrong earlier this year about revealing more about his doping, which he confessed to Oprah Winfrey in a televised interview in January.
Tygart said Armstrong was concerned about "potential criminal and civil liability if he did so."


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The worldwide market for manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is valued at $7.3B in 2016, growing to $7.9B in 2018, attaining a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. Cloud-based ERP systems are the fastest growing segment, projected to reach a 5.5% growth rate per year through 2018 according to International Data Corporation.
Why do organizations need and use Manufacturing ERP software?
- Improve inventory management and costs
- Increase the efficiency of shop floor operations and get more done
- Improve inbound supplier quality and measure how that improves production efficiency
- Use supplier data to improve supplier selection and evaluate their performance to goals
- Gain new customers by providing more complete, accurate quotes and delivery dates
- Improve overall product quality
- Find out which areas of manufacturing operations need attention before a problem occurs
- Increase production capacity with existing machines and staff as part of capacity planning
- Update production schedules in real-time instead of only a few times a month
- Measure Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Increase the level of compliance through automated reporting
- Increase customer satisfaction by meeting delivery dates
- Reduce order errors by building the right product & delivering on schedule
Manufacturing ERP Vendors
Start with your company's goals and objectives, and take into account any future businesses your company plans on launching in the next five years when starting your search for a Manufacturing ERP system. It's important to choose one that can scale with your business needs as you grow. Many companies are moving into early new businesses today and are looking for a Manufacturing ERP system that can keep pace and scale with their expansion goals.
Bottom line: When you are selecting a Manufacturing ERP provider, think of them more as a partner in building your business first and a software vendor second. Evaluating each with this mindset will lead to a good fit with your current and future needs.
To see a visual comparison of top manufacturing ERP vendors, have a look at our manufacturing ERP Leaderboard.
Key Features To Consider When Evaluating Manufacturing ERP Software Options
Integrated Financial Reporting
Activity on the production floor needs to be translated into financial results, making integrated financial reporting the most important feature in a Manufacturing ERP system., Being able to track how changes in production planning, scheduling and the continual improvements in workflows translate into costs savings and additional revenue are a must-have in any Manufacturing ERP system. Look for ERP systems that have job costing, advanced cost allocations, integration Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, bank reconciliation and fixed asset accounting. The best ERP systems will support these foundational features while providing financial reporting that captures how improvements on the production floor translate into reduced costs, higher quality and increased revenue. The majority of Manufacturing ERP systems today support General Ledger (GL), fixed assets, cost- and accrual accounting-based workflows, budgeting and project accounting, often all integrated to a common system of record or database.
Broad Base Manufacturing Resource Planning Support
At a minimum, a Manufacturing ERP system needs to include support Requirements Planning, Master Production Schedule (MPS), Capacity Planning, Bill of Materials, Shop Floor Control and Project Management. Taken together these functional areas of a Manufacturing ERP system make it possible to operate a production center efficiently, tracking performance back to financial reporting. Advanced ERP systems have these modules integrated into a common database or system of record. Requirements Planning is essential for creating and tracking production and inventory control plans while taking into account material requirements, lead times, and dependencies in supply chain visibility and supplier delivery performance.
A Proven Manufacturing Execution System
Every Manufacturing ERP system will either have the workflows included that provide Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) support or have entirely different applications or modules for this area. MES manages the daily scheduling on the production floor, taking into account MPS workflows and Bill of Materials requirements, factoring in the skill sets of machine operators' skill sets. Best-in-class MES can take all these factors into account and drastically reduce the time required to produce a given product. Also, MES supports production and labor tracking, module or work cell performance, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and material optimizations. These modules or features also support manufacturing analytics and can provide insights into how an overall production center is running, when integrated into MPS systems and workflows.
Supply Chain Management That Scales To Your Needs
Suppliers and the supply chains they comprise are the most important relationships to any manufacturer. In evaluating Manufacturing ERP systems, be sure to look for vendors that support demand planning, logistics and transportation management, procurement and sourcing, quality management, supply chain planning and execution drop shipments. Additional features you'll need include warehouse management (often larger ERP vendors have this as a stand-alone module), distributed order management, enhanced purchase order management, sales & operations planning, asset management and compliance management. Going with a single manufacturing ERP vendor for this and other areas of your IT strategy will provide a single system of record to capture, report and plan using the modules mentioned. Manufacturers can gain a competitive advantage over time by having insights into each of these areas about competitors.
Manufacturing Analytics And Reporting
One of the fastest-moving areas of innovation in Manufacturing ERP systems today is the intuitive design of current and next-generation manufacturing analytics and reporting.Having the option of selecting visualizations from a wide variety of potential formats to see how supplier quality is impacting overall production performance is now possible. Advanced analytics and reporting can also now track how production efficiency impacts revenue potential now in the future. For the first time it's possible to see how sales forecasts directly impact production scheduling on the factory floor and how those decisions impact sales and profits. Predictive analytics based on manufacturing data is revolutionizing production centers globally today and this area continues to change quickly. Be sure to benchmark vendors of interest on this feature.
Product Lifecycle Management
The faster the product lifecycles of a given manufacturer, the more important it is to have an excellent Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. PLM systems orchestrate all aspects of designing, developing, production, selling, servicing and redesigning products. Rapid product lifecycles across many manufacturing industries are making PLM systems a must-have to stay competitive in increasingly turbulent, fast-moving markets. Key modules or features in PLM include project management to the production floor and process level; distributed quality management and tracks inbound inspection through finished good quality audits; Product Data Management (PDM); Bill of Materials integration across financial reporting systems including costing and production planning; and support for change management programs. Additional key modules are cost tracking, document management, and services tracking and reporting.
Expertise In Your Area of Manufacturing
Given how broad manufacturing is, it's imperative to find manufacturing ERP vendors with references in your specific industry. Be sure to ask for contact information at vendors' customer references and contact them. Ideally it's a good idea to go and visit as well to see how the ERP system is helping to run the entire production operation. When interviewing the customer references provided by the manufacturing ERP vendors you're interested in working with, be sure to ask how close or far off the initial professional services costs were to what was charged and if the initial implementation goals were met or not.
The four key advantages of implementing a Manufacturing ERP system in your company are listed below:
Advantages of Manufacturing ERP Systems
Gain Accounting Visibility From the Shop Floor To The Top Floor
The most significant benefit of having a Manufacturing ERP system is the visibility it provides into how shop-floor operations impact financial results. Tracking MPS, MES, supply chain, quality and production scheduling decisions' impact on financial performance is possible when the financial and production applications are part of an integrated system. Also, being able to track how customer ship dates are managed and the impact on when they pay and Accounts Receivables close is also essential for keeping down the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) of any manufacturing business. A good Manufacturing ERP system will have a strong set of financial reporting applications or features that integrate across all of production operations, extending to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) modules or integration points.
Improved Capacity Planning And Scheduling
Getting beyond Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to plan production capacity and keep schedules current is the goal of many manufacturers who install their first ERP system. Advanced manufacturers often use ERP workflows to balance capacity planning and scheduling based on forecasts and orders. Balancing inbound customer demand and meeting order shipments dates makes capacity planning and scheduling a must-have in any Manufacturing ERP system. Also, the latest generation of ERP systems has analytics and business intelligence capability that makes it possible to track and predict capacity planning and scheduling improvements over time.
Greater Pricing Accuracy and Profitability
By integrating cost-based and accrual-based accounting workflows into the core areas of a Manufacturing ERP system, it's possible to see exactly how pricing decisions impact long-term profits and the ability to compete. Often manufacturers have limited if any visibility into how pricing is impacting their ability to produce, yet with an integrated manufacturing ERP system this becomes possible thanks to the single system of record used for creating the system. In the past, many manufacturers tried to tie back supplier selection and quality to pricing and profitability and ended up having to make a few assumptions at best. Now with integrated manufacturing ERP systems, this level of financial reporting and more is now possible to any size manufacturing business.
Improve supplier quality and delivery performance
Too often quality gets isolated in its area of the manufacturing or production floor. What's needed in all manufacturing company is an enterprise-wide view of quality so that each department can see how its decisions impact overall quality and compliance performance. An integrated manufacturing ERP system makes it possible to gain insights into quality and compliance and then propagate that knowledge and information across all departments, making quality a shared goal instead of just one department. Best-in-class manufacturing ERP systems have the ability to deliver these insights and galvanize a company around shared quality goals.
How to Evaluate Manufacturing ERP Systems
Selecting a Manufacturing ERP system for your company needs to reflect how different your production operations are from any other manufacturing business. Knowing which Manufacturing ERP providers excel in your industry will help to gain greater insight and context into who needs to be on your short list. There are over 250 Manufacturing ERP providers selling systems today. Fortunately, SelectHub is here to help.
What's wrong with how you are managing manufacturing operations today?
- What manual workarounds are you relying on today to get work done that your Manufacturing g ERP system needs to automate?
- Are you relying on Microsoft Excel to handle production planning and scheduling?
- Is your existing financial reporting system integrated with production and inventory control systems so you can see how manufacturing decisions impact profitability?
- If you have a Manufacturing ERP solution in place, ask yourself why you are looking to make a change.
- Who uses the current Manufacturing ERP system?
- Which departments are everyday users, and which are only using your Manufacturing ERP system occasionally?
- What are your Manufacturing ERP system's users trying to achieve by using the solution, and how well can they carry out their goals?
- Is the system not cost-effective for your current users? Are you paying too much in monthly or annual fees for unused features?
- Is the Manufacturing ERP system too difficult to use today? Is it challenging to learn?
- Was the Manufacturing ERP system designed when your company had a different business model than it does today?
- What's the information and insight you need to run your business that your existing Manufacturing ERP system doesn't provide today?
- Does your existing Manufacturing ERP system support analytics and business intelligence (BI) reporting?
What kind of Manufacturing ERP system will you need?
- What manufacturing workflows aren't being addressed by your current Manufacturing ERP system today?
- Does your Manufacturing ERP system support quality management and compliance reporting company-wide or just in the quality department?
- How much time does your company spend on generating compliance reporting?
- What workflows and production processes most differentiate your company and make it unique?
- Define the five production processes that most need improvement in your business today
- How complex are your existing products and are there plans to add more configurable, customizable products in the future?
- What's the typical lead time for your company to produce its most common and most complex product? How can this be improved?
- Is inventory management and control automated or manually-based right now?
- Is it possible to close the General Ledger and financial reporting every month?
How will the Manufacturing ERP system perform once deployed?
- Is your company considering an on-premise or cloud-based Manufacturing ERP system?
- Who will be responsible for keeping the Manufacturing ERP system up-to-date and be its administrator?
- What devices will the Manufacturing ERP system need to run on throughout your company?
- Are you considering having the Manufacturing ERP system accessible from the production floor to share Bill of Materials (BOM) across manufacturing teams?
- How customizable do you need the individual screens, applications, and platforms to be to support your business?
- Will the Manufacturing ERP system be able to manage the wide variety of data reports needed to run your business today? How about in a year from now?
- Can the Manufacturing ERP system generate reports that are easily comprehensible for executives of your organization?
- How will the Manufacturing ERP system integrate with your current technology?
- How well will it replace the functionalities of any existing ERP systems you have?
- What support or training will the vendor provide during and after installation?
Manufacturing ERP Software Provider Needs Assessment / Requirements Gathering
Every business has a unique set of needs, so the first step in a software selection project is to create a checklist of what your company needs most from a Manufacturing ERP system. There are hundreds of criteria to choose from, but the framework can be broken up into five main categories:
Financial and Operations Reporting From The Shop Floor To The Top Floor
Being able to track how production and manufacturing decisions impact the overall financial performance of a company is critical to staying profitable and growing. The most important needs assessment item manufacturing companies need to look at is how each Manufacturing ERP vendor is providing financial reporting and analysis from the shop or production floor to the top floor. This involves taking the massive amount of data generated on the production floor daily, interpreting it and then generating financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that reflect the financial health of a manufacturing business. Specific features to look for in this area include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, order entry, job costing, and support for credit card processing, support for multicurrency if your company is operating in multiple regions, and consolidated financial reporting. Also the financial reporting aspects of any Manufacturing ERP system needs to support EFT direct deposit, Payroll, Document Management, Fixed Asset Accounting and support for compliance and quality management support across workflows.
Integrated Master Production Schedules And Execution System
Being able to track how individual orders are progressing through production, seeing how variations in order quantity and complexity impact production costs and efficiencies and modifying the relative resource loads by each production cell are all possible when Master Production Schedules and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) weren't integrated well if at all. This led to a significant amount of manual work to compensate for the two systems not being integrated with each other. The result was production systems that often didn't have the latest build plans or work instructions, or the latest production scheduling information down to the cell level in time to staff them with the best possible teams. Today the best-in-class Manufacturing ERP systems have these two workflows integrated and based on a common database, further making data integration and reporting more streamlined and accurate.
Advanced, Flexible Role-based Workflow Designs
Role-based workflows are the new normal in Manufacturing ERP systems with many providing templates and guides for getting started. This is especially useful for manufacturers who are transitioning from legacy, home-grown ERP systems to the latest generation of Manufacturing ERP systems and platforms. Being able to define and implement entirely new products into production, having quality assurance checkpoints throughout the process, and creating alerts and notifications unique to the processes most important to production is all possible with role-based workflow design. In advanced Manufacturing ERP systems there is often support for Business Process Management (BPM), advanced mobile devices support and company-wide social collaboration and communication.
Intuitive, Easily Learned And Customized User Interfaces
Manufacturing ERP systems must be easy to use and configure to operators on the production floor, yet agile and intuitive enough to summarize metrics and KPIs to the senior management level. For operators, there's the need to have work instructions clearly and graphically communicated so each step in the production process is clear and attainable. For senior management the need for dashboards that scale to support current and future analytics, business intelligence and key financial metrics are also essential. As ERP vendors across all industries strive to improve the user experience and user interfaces of their applications, Manufacturing ERP system providers have the added challenge of making the individualized screen by application match the unique information needs of each person using a given system. With the continued adoption of cloud platforms, this is becoming increasingly common to find in Manufacturing ERP systems as browser-based app designs allow for faster customization overall.
Exploring Implementation Options
Cloud-based ERP systems are the fastest growing segment of the global Manufacturing ERP market today. IDC predicts that the worldwide market for manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is valued at $7.3B in 2016, growing to $7.9B in 2018, attaining a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. Cloud-based ERP systems are the fastest growing segment, projected to reach a 5.5% growth rate per year through 2018 according to International Data Corporation.
Implementing cloud-based Manufacturing ERP systems are relatively simple and straightforward and include educating users about how they can best use the system to do their jobs. They are also more easily customized to the unique needs production teams and better at aligning to complex workflows in manufacturing organizations compared to their legacy on-premise counterparts. Integrating cloud-based ERP systems with third party legacy systems are where implementation options including Application Programmer Interfaces (API) become a priority. Often cloud-based ERP providers will rely on third-party services firms to also provide integration software and support. Evaluate Manufacturing ERP providers' expertise in integrating cloud-based platforms with on-premise legacy systems. It's a good idea to find out the extent of integration expertise at the operating system, server, database integration and support for legacy ERP systems as well.
Questions to Ask During Manufacturing ERP Demos
Please provide an overview of how I can track what's going on in manufacturing daily and how it impacts our financial statements.
The most important criteria for evaluating any ERP provider is whether they have previous experience with your industry's specific requirements and unique needs. Be sure to ask for examples of customers who are live today using their software to solve comparable industry challenges. If at all possible, go and visit customer references and walk the factory floor to see how their specific implementation of a Manufacturing ERP system is performing. Also ask to see how the technicians working on the shop floor use the workflows and screens to complete tasks and move products on to the next cell or area of production. Based on all of these activities a vendor should be able to produce a workflow that reflects how their customers are using their systems to streamline shop floor activity and reflect those gains on the financial statements of the company itself. All of these workflows should also be auditable and reflect transaction history over time.
Can you provide an example of discrete, mixed mode and Engineer-To-Order (ETO) workflows all within the same manufacturing location?
Manufacturers are continually striving to create new projects into products, taking the unique and differentiated customized product configurations and turning them into product lines. At the same time, manufacturers need to support mixed-mode manufacturing strategies, all from the same plant floor. Ask to see workflows that provide for mixed mode and highly customized or Engineer-To-Order (ETO) production sequences using standard and non-standard inventory items. This will tell you how well the ERP vendor(s) you are speaking with can scale across multiple manufacturing processes and strategies.
How quickly can a new product be defined in your ERP system from the Bill of Materials level through work instructions?
For many manufacturers competing in complex, fast-moving markets, they need to quickly create new Bill of Materials (BOM) and define workflows to the work instruction level. The greater the compliance in a given industry, for example aerospace and defense, the more important this becomes. Ask to see how this workflow is handled for make-to-stock, mixed mode and highly customized ETO-based products. In addition to finding out if the vendor(s) you're speaking with can handle this level of unified workflow for defining products, it will also help to see how well the BOM functions are integrated across the entire production floor. While many ERP vendors are capable of doing this, it's interesting to see how easy or difficult the overall process is. Only by seeing a demo and asking these questions will that come out.
How can the manufacturing teams make use of the ERP system?
There are many uses of ERP information across the manufacturing floor of a business. Look to see if the ERP providers you are evaluating mention Bill of Materials (BOM) management, quality ratings by suppliers, inventory position by part, production scheduling, manufacturing execution system (MES) support and backlog management.
Why do sales teams need to have reports from the Manufacturing ERP system?
Sales can easily run reports to find out which customers' orders shipped, are in backlog and which are just getting done by production. Having this information at their fingertips give them the ability to serve customers more effectively, while upselling new products and services. In advanced Manufacturing ERP systems, sales management can see what pricing programs are working the best and also collaborate with marketing on new selling strategies, immediately seeing what's working or not.
Will it grow with my business?
If you're investing in an ERP solution, you don't want it to be obsolete in a year. Plan to implement software that will last at least ten years. ERP should be scalable. Find out what the limitations are on the scale and reporting capability of your system so you can make an adequate decision about whether the software is right for you.
Leading Manufacturing ERP Vendors
There are over 250 ERP providers serving over a dozen sub-industries in discrete, mix-mode and process manufacturing industries. Leading vendors include the following:
Epicor ERP—Epicor ERP is designed to operate either as an on-premise or cloud-based manufacturing ERP system. The company has a long history in retailing and complex manufacturing and their product designs emphasis on ease of use with streamlined user interfaces and intuitive collaboration workflows.
IQMS – One of the most advanced providers of Manufacturing ERP systems, IQMS' product strategy integrates Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) And Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications into a unified system of record that enables manufacturers to support new and emerging workflows. EnterpriseIQ is the company's leading product and is widely used in small, medium- and enterprise-size manufacturing operations.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV – Formerly Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Microsoft NAV has established itself as a leader in small and midsize manufacturing. What's unique about the product is its ease of use and support for complex manufacturing processes. What's significant about this product is the greater control it provides over supply chain planning and execution and integration of production and financial data. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is also known for its rapid deployment timeframes as well.
Plex Systems – The undisputed Cloud ERP leader, Plex powers modern manufacturing with the first ERP cloud built from the plant floor up. There are over 600 companies running their manufacturing operations on the Plex Manufacturing Cloud today. The Plex Manufacturing Cloud has proven its ability to automate manufacturing from the shop floor to the top floor. The Plex Manufacturing Cloud is designed to connect suppliers, optimize materials ordering and management, and integrate with accounting and business systems to deliver manufacturing intelligence across any size production operation.
SAP Business One – Designed specifically for the needs small and midsized manufacturing companies, SAP Business One excels at role-based access to critical data, applications, and analytical tools. SAP also excels at managing the complex processes of procurement, manufacturing execution, service, sales, finance, and HR. SAP is one of the most trusted and proven ERP providers worldwide.
Choosing a Manufacturing ERP system provider is a task that should be given serious consideration. This Manufacturing ERP system comparison is meant to be used as a starting point to guide IT professionals who are tasked with making this decision.


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- Minimum stay:4-30 nights
- Sleeps:10
- Bedrooms:3
- Bathrooms:3.5
- Property type:Chalet
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:N/A
About the Property
Chalet, 3 Bedrooms + Bunk Areas, 3.5 Baths, (Sleeps 10)
The main level has a single car garage, kitchen, dining area, living room, powder room and laundry area. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters and island and all possible utensils, gadgets and a 19 inch TV. The living room has a stone natural gas fireplace, great views and access to a deck with a premium Weber gas grill. The dining area seats 12 with the table extended.
The upper level contains the huge master bedroom and guest bedroom #1. The master bedroom has a king sleigh bed, seating area and a 42 inch TV. The master bathroom has heated floors, a tile shower and a large soaker tub overlooking the mountains and valley.
Guest bedroom #1 has a king platform bed with copious storage, ensuite bathroom and a bunk bed alcove.
The lower level contains a family room with a 42 inch TV,Blueray DVD, stereo set as well as a stone natural gas fireplace.
Guest bedroom #2 has a queen platform bed with generous storage, ensuite bathroom and a bunk bed alcove
Also on this floor is our convenient boot room with space for all of your ski clothes, boots and accessories. Immediately outside the boot room is the ski locker. You are now under 40 feet from Criss Cross run giving ski in - ski out access even to beginners.
All mattresses are premium quality.
Silver Star provides something for everyone. Easy cruisers on the front side, incredibly challenging steeps on the back, intermediate and glade skiing on Silverwoods. Silver Star and Sovereign feature the best cross country skiing in North America. Apre ski activities include sleigh rides to the Wild Horseman's cabin, skating, tubing and loads of good fun. Silver Star is famous for sunny days and champagne powder.
Your alpine day pass or season's pass now includes Nordic, tubing, skating and snowshoeing......all at no increase in price.
Before you arrive we will provide you with our list of the best shopping, restaurants and other things to do.
Our home is absolutely no smoking. It is pet friendly to well behaved dogs who stay off the furniture (refundable deposit required).
Keywords: Duplex, 3 floor, slope side
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Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 10
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- Bedroom 2
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- King size beds (2) Master has a large king sleigh bed.Guest bedroom 1 has a king platform bed with 6 storage drawers as well as a bunk alcove with storage drawers., Queen size Beds (1) Guest bedroom 2 has a queen platform bed with 6 storage drawers as well as a bunk alcove with storage drawers., Bunk Beds (2) Guest bedrooms 1 & 2 have bunk alcoves with premium bunkbeds with storage drawers....moreless
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
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Silver Star is in wine country. Touring the nearby wineries and doing lunch makes a nice break for sore muscles after a few days on the slopes.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: We are a retired couple who visited 35-40 ski areas before selecting Silver Star as our permanent ski destination. We were captivated by the terrain, the village and the civility of the community. We now have many Silver Star ski friends...from near and far. We transitioned from renting to buying a condo and then to building Que Syrah Syrah to accommodate our 2 children, their spouses and our 4 grand children. Being on the hill with them every year is a dream come true. We will use our home for about 14 weeks every winter and would like to share it with others for the remainder of the season.
Why the Owner Chose Vernon, BC, Canada:
After retirement we covered western Canada and U.S.A. looking for the perfect ski location. We hit Silver Star for a day, then a week, finally realizing that this was where we wanted to come year after year.We found a sense of civility and friendliness here that was not matched at any of the other ski areas we had visited. Our home was not built primarily as a rental property. It is mainly for our use together with our family and friends. We would like to share it during the time it would be vacant hoping you will become part of the Silver Star community.
The Unique Benefits at this Chalet:
Our 14 weeks at Silver Star every winter are filled with skiing, great evenings with friends and regular visits to our regular haunts, Long John's, 1609 and sleigh rides to the cabin in the woods. Having our own place just makes it so much better.
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Living area with southerly view
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Expansive master suite with seating area and big TV. Huge closet.
King bedroom with bunkbed alcove....lots of storage
Premium Weber grill. Deck overlooks mountains and the lakes.
Grandkids enjoying Silver Star powder
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Criss-Cross trail...40 feet from our home.
Room for 12 with table extended
Lower level family room...lots of kids toys
Master bathroom overlooking the lakes and mountains
Queen bedroom with bunkbed alcove...view of lakes and mountains. Lots of storage
Boot room.....door to ski locker...40 feet from Criss-Cross run.
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What's a good dehumidifier for a 30ft sailboat?
We are looking at bringing a portable/small dehumidifier on board to reduce the dampness and musty smell.
Any suggestions?
We need to source it in the Burlington/Toronto Ontario area.
Thanks in advance!!
You don't say whether you are at a slip with access to elec or not. If you do not have access to elec. There is a product in the state available in hardward store and the like called "Damp-Rid". It comes in a variety of configuations from a hanging bag to refilable canisters. In effect it draws the moisture from the air and drains the resulting water into a bag or other container. I like the bags as they are self contained and can be hung in closets. I don't know that they would be the solution for an ongoing continous problem with dampness. You probably need to figure out the underlying cause.
This interesting as my boat has so much ventilation with the Dorade boxes and solar vents that i dont thing you could do much with a dehumidifier
Yes, we have shore power at our slip, so I am looking to an electronic model that I can keep beside the sink for drainage during times when we are tied up, and away from the boat during the (business day/week).
I wouldn't run it off the batteries.
This boat is new to us, and has some history where it was not kept very clean.
We've been turning this around very slowly, with a really thorough cleaning to the saloon and bilge, and are working our way through the boat.
It is getting better, and I'd want to continue that trend as the summer season grinds up here. The boat is kept sealed during the day.
While I'd like some nicro solar vent$, that is another project down the road.
Looking for a small unit that we can keep on the counter next to the sink with a drain tube...
I use one of the round dehumidifiers, probably available almost any boat supply place even a fishing boat place. You'll find black mold will want to grow around hatches and hidden spots that might sweat or get some moisture. A scrub down with a strong bleach solution helps get rid of bad spots.
WEST MARINE Air Dryer Dehumidifier at West Marine
I don't think the air dryer mentioned in capttb's post is a true dehumidifier, it's a small heater and warming the air will tend to keep more moisture in suspension.
A true dehumidifier will need to have accumulated water removed periodically or drained somehow.
We've messed around with the small compact 'dehumidifiers' and after frequent failures have moved to a typical room-sized model from Sears or whomever. It's a bit of a pain to carry out to the car for off season trips but it's done a stellar job of keeping the boat dry. We run it at 45-50% setting and books and paper stay crisp, no mold or mildew anymore even in our damp environment here in Vancouver. In shoulder season times there's enough waste heat to keep the edge off below.
The OP may want to look at this thread:
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For the kind of money being bandyhood for a true dehumdifier ($183??) I'd just get a portable A/C unit. You can get those on Amazon for only $100 more. Then you'd have the benefit of dehumdification as well as cooling in the summer.
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A week before my period was supposed to start I drunkenly had sex with this guy and used a condom, however my period has not come, which makes me wonder if the condom possibly broke. Right now it's 4 days late and the only other time I have been late was when I had viral pharyngitis and that occurred about a week after I had sex and my period ended up being 3 days late. Currently my throat hurts the way it did when i had pharyngitis but on the opposite side. Should I be worried about pregnancy or is it most likely because I am stressing out over being late and the possibility that I am sick with something? I am not usually late and since I am sexually active it becomes worrisome for me. I would greatly appreciate any response, thanks.
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You are only 4 days late right now and you used a condom so for the moment, try not to worry. I have been late before as well and I completely freaked out and worried which totally made my body stress out even more. Turned out it was just a fluke. Your body goes through stressful times and makes your body go through all sorts of stuff. Wait a week at the very least and if you haven't gotten your period by then take a test. For now, though I know its scary just try and relax.
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I dont know if this is the correct way but the way I do it is put a small jack on the leafspring and jack against the frame till its in place.
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A soft, gentle breeze caressed my face as I lay down upon tufts of green grass. The sun's warm fingers reached down to shine upon the world. I breathed in the scent of fresh summer air and sighed. Everything felt perfect. But of course, nothing stayed perfect for long.
My parents and I had been enjoying a fine day when it happened. Mom, Dad, and I were laughing and teasing each other happily. And then, that's when we first saw it, a bright silver glimmer on the horizon. Only seconds later once we realized what it was, we dived out of the way, but by then it was too late. A large explosion hit us, and a blinding flash of white was all I saw before darkness overtook me.
When I woke, I realized I was in a crowded place, full of parents and other children my age. I had been holding my parents' hands, and I realized mine were slippery.
"Mom? Dad?" I whispered.
"We're here, honey," Dad said.
"I love you," I said, suddenly afraid.
"We love you, too, honey," Mom said. I took a long glance at both of them. Mom had golden hair and electric blue eyes and perfect rosy lips. I inherited her eyes and lips, though mine were not as perfect. My dad had a nice straight nose, dark hair, and green eyes. I inherited his hair and nose.
Suddenly, people snatched me away from my parents and I screamed, "Mom! Dad!"
My dad was fighting to get me, as was my mom. Finally giving up, they glanced at me and mouthed the words, "I love you." That was the last I saw of them.
I was blind-folded and pushed around. Finally, the blindfold fell away and I saw a plain white room. About 50 beds were placed side by side in the room. I was told to lay on the bed beside a pretty girl. She had blond hair that almost glowed. That's as far as I could tell with her, because her eyes were closed, as if she was asleep. In fact, everyone in the room's eyes were closed. There were 25 boys and 24 girls. I was the 25th. I recognized many faces and realized we were probably all from the same town. And I realized something else, too. We were all 13. My mind raced as I wondered who these people were. Terrorists? Murderers? People from a strange cult? I decided not to take any chances and did what they asked. A man leaned toward me and said, "This won't hurt one bit." Then, with a nonchalant smile, he took a syringe out of nowhere and stabbed it into my arm. There was no pain, like he said, only a soft, fuzzy feeling. Then, I knew no more.
I slowly opened my eyes and saw a pair of startlingly green eyes peering back at me. So I did the logical thing. I screamed. A woman rushed over to me and asked, "Is there anything wrong?"
I shook my head, and she smiled. The woman pulled out a photo of a man and a woman, who both looked extremely intelligent. The woman was beautiful, and the man was handsome, so they seemed to be a perfect couple.
"Jennifer, I'm Ms. Harber. My colleagues and I found you sitting by these people in a plane. Do you recognize them?" the woman asked.
I had never seen the people before, and told her so. "What happened to me and where am I?" I asked. I was a little scared to find out, because I had no recollection of my past life. I quietly asked, "Who am I?" Ms. Harber took my hand and explained.
"You are Jennifer Karis, a very special girl. You were in a plane accident with all these other children. You were found sitting by the couple I showed you in the photo. I asked all the other children and the same thing happened. They were sitting by a couple who were complete strangers. But with everyone, they seem to remember nothing from their former life. We, my colleagues and I, have concluded that you were kidnapped."
At this, I was surprised and relieved that I was alive. I did faintly remember someone snatching away from…from what? To Ms. Harber I said, "I remember now! Well, kind of… All I can remember is bright lights and people snatching me," I said.
Ms. Harber cursed under her breath, as if I had said something extremely bad. This strange phase soon passed though, and finally she looked up and smiled at me, then frowned.
"Jenny, can I call you Jenny?" She went on without even a glance to see if I cared. "Jenny, our doctors found something strange in all of the teenagers' reports. We believe the kidnappers experimented on you. Our scientists say that you have developed strange powers. There is a legend to these abnormal powers that we think your kidnappers might have been trying to come true. You see, there once were four teenagers, your age, who developed unusual powers. They developed the powers of the four Elements. The four Elements were water, earth, air, and fire. These teenagers supposedly "saved lives". One day, they left to go on a quest. "A quest to find the missing," they said. Legend goes on to say that the "missing" were four jewels that each had a power of the elements. It is told that if one person was to receive all four jewels, then he would become the most powerful person in the world. The teenagers went to find the jewels, so that no person could ever get all four. If that were to happen, chaos would appear at that person's hand. There were teenagers with minor powers, of course. These teenagers had powers from the four Elements, but not the complete power. They were considered unimportant."
I gaped at her. Ms. Harber explained, "Anyway, that's only a legend, a myth. There are no records of those teenagers existing. Some historians think it's not a legend, but rather a prophecy. We believe those kidnappers were attempting to fulfill that prophecy. Scientists disagree that it's a myth. They believe it's true. You have all received a piece of an element, according to them."
"A piece of an element? How is that possible?" I asked, clearly puzzled.
"What I mean is, is that it's a minor element. We don't believe that any of you were able to develop any of the main Elements," she replied. "Now, enough of this. Go meet some friends!"
She walked away, leaving me pondering over the "legend". Suddenly the pair of green eyes popped us again.
"Your eyes are really pretty," a girl's voice said. And then I saw her completely. She had bright blond hair and had a splash of freckles across her nose.
"I'm Natalie, by the way. I overheard the whole legend thing Ms. Harber told you. She told me too, but not as detailed. I wonder what element we are," Natalie said very quickly.
"Uh…" I said, intelligently.
"You don't talk much. What's your name?" Natalie asked.
"Er…Jennifer. But you can call me Jenny," I said.
"YIPPEE! Now I have a friend! You'll be my friend, right?"
"I guess?"
The room instantly became quiet as Ms. Harber appeared at the front of the room.
"Welcome, everyone! As far as we know, you are all parentless. For now, you will stay here and learn how to control your powers. Obviously, you can't go to the outside world the way that you are. But don't worry; we've got a wonderful campus here. It'll be like college, but earlier!"
A few people groaned at this.
Ms. Harber smiled and went on, "You will take classes every day except Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Cafeteria is always open, but you have your own kitchen in your 'apartment'. There's a swimming pool, tennis court, and everything else. Right now, we are going to 'test' you to see what minor element you have."
Then I saw who "we" were. Dozens of men and women in navy suits came toward us. They looked like airplane attendants.
"Hello, my name is Fred. I will test you now," said a man in a monotone voice. "Let's start with this glass of water."
He told me to stare at it and imagine it freezing. I concentrated and my hands began to tingle. I imagined the glass frozen, and it happened, just like that. I imagined it back into water, and then attempted to lift a drop of water into the air. Surprisingly, it happened. I sat there, exhausted yet dumbstruck, and leaned back in my chair. Fred had walked away and monotonously spoke to Ms. Harber. Her eyes grew wider and wider and waving Fred away, she scurried toward me. Flashing a big, cheesy smile, she patted my cheek and whispered, "Now darling, Fred tells me that you did some unusual things with that glass of water. Can you show me?" Her eyes glinted dangerously, as if I was about to do something terrible. I felt scared, but I knew that if I didn't do what she asked, I would go through some kind of punishment. I was disliking her by the minute.
"Ma'am, I'm sorry, but I'm just exhausted. Perhaps I could show you tomorrow?" I asked in the nicest voice I could muster at the moment.
A spasm of horrendous anger flitted across her face, but just as quickly, she changed back to normal.
"Sure, sweetie. We've run you all quite too hard, haven't we?" she said, projecting her voice so that everyone could hear. A chorus of groans filled the room and with that same cheesy smile, Ms. Harber dismissed us. Natalie caught up to me, looking as exhausted as I felt.
"You too, huh?" I asked.
"Oh, heck yeah! Are you kidding me? That woman kept pressuring me to 'show her what I did'," Natalie replied with little enthusiasm.
Before we knew it, we were each put into our own rooms, just like a college dorm. My room was just like I wanted it, furnished with everything I liked. It seemed strange, but before I could get any ideas, I had fallen asleep.


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in remembrance
they were green when they began their journey,
bursting with life and opportunity,
relishing the sun, relinquishing the rain,
drinking deep of the desires Nature gave.
Through the summer, they provided shade,
long arms from which children swung,
wise listeners to the lonely stars,
basking in the beauty of the day.
Yet, as the autumn winds came whispering around the way,
they began to change,
the green grew golden flecked, delicate and thin,
ran red as an angry fire in a final flame,
then browned as they softly lay on the ground,
the only sound broken bones crunching beneath feet.
Oh ye soldiers who in Earth's bed do rest,
know the bullets buried in your breast
were not in vain.
Come spring, your death allows new life again.


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Property Location
A stay at Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center places you in the heart of Philadelphia, walking distance from Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market. This hotel is close to Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator/lift
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- In-room accessibility
- Free wired high-speed Internet
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- Number of floors - 9
- Express check-out
- Conference space
- Accessible bathroom
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Bar/lounge
- 24-hour front desk
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
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- Total number of rooms - 92
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- Daily housekeeping
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- Free newspaper
- Hair dryer
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The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD 7 and USD 15 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 34 per night (in/out privileges)
- Refrigerator fee: USD 15 per day
- In-room microwave fee: USD 15 per day
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Sari and Bill Irving live in Clacton-on-sea with Robert and Mikey, Bill's children from a previous relationship, and their own children Nicolette, 6, and Genevieve, 3. Bill is white, but Robert and Mikey's mother is African-Caribbean, so the boys are mixed race. They don't have contact with their mum, but are in close contact with their other half-siblings on her side.
This week, Mikey and Robert turn nine and 10 respectively. Mikey's birthday is the day after Robert's, and the pair usually have a joint celebration. This year, they both want bikes, and they've already been to choose them. Although their birthdays are close, Sari and Bill make sure that they remain distinct.
"We give them their own day, with a special dinner and a cake with the family, and each of the other children gives them a present," says Sari. She's noticed that at this age boys tend to prefer to do something low-key with a small number of friends, while some of the girls they know are already having disco parties.
Sari can remember turning 10 herself. "I think it's a really significant age. I keep telling Robert it's time to start acting a bit more grown-up. He's already exhibiting some teenage hormones - everything I do is embarrassing, whether it's talking too loud or the hat I'm wearing." Robert's growing physically too: he's level with her shoulder now.
Robert says he'd like to go bowling, and then go out to eat, maybe somewhere that makes burgers and chips. He's going to ask friends from school, and some of them are 10 already. "It feels like a bit of a big thing, more grown-up," he says. "When you turn 10, people expect you to be more grown-up but it's hard to be. They expect you to help more round the house, and be more sensible."
For his special dinner, he has chosen spaghetti with sauce and parmesan cheese, then chocolate cake.
Mikey is excited about his birthday too. He's got quite a lot of friends, so he chooses who to invite by who he plays with most and who he likes most.
He says he likes having his birthday so close to Robert's. "Sometimes it feels like he's one day older than me, and sometimes I forget that it's a year." He wants his mum to make chicken and rice for his special dinner. "But really I like everything she puts in front of me and I finish it all up."
Mikey thinks that this will be a significant birthday for his brother. "He goes into double digits. I don't feel like he's going to change that much, because he's been the same since when he was eight and nine. But my mum and my dad really expect him to change. Like he quite likes to suck his thumb, but I don't think he wants to stop."
Mikey has noticed some differences recently. "He's been quite kind to me, and I think that's something to do with him getting older. He's stopped being cheeky."
Mikey knows that he's going to change himself this year. "At school, I've moved up in literacy and maths. My teacher says I'm doing much better, and that it's because I'm getting older."
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Alison is going on a research trip to the Shetlands for her third children's book, which is partly set during the Up-Helly-Aa Viking festival in Lerwick.
The Hayneses
Stuart and Sara are trying to get their youngest, Morgan, to stay dry in the night. He keeps mistaking the airing cupboard for the toilet.
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Alfie went for his heart check-up. The consultant, who had seen him when he was a sick baby, was very pleased with his progress.


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Another Day. Another oob Winner.
By Kickntrue on 11/4/10
On Tuesday oobgolf gave you a chance to win a prize simply by leaving a comment on a blog post. It's almost too easy. If you check oob daily and participate in all of our giveaways (and send Wedge Guy questions) you've definitely won something from us in the past. What has CNN.com done for you lately (except bring bad news)?
Anyway- let me step down from my imaginary soapbox (surrounded by thousands of imaginary followers and fans) and announce our winner.
zli won with a comment of, "i hate this cart..." Well, I guess that at least helps prove oobgolf drawings are completely random. Thanks to everyone to participated with a comment.
I'm tracking down our winner to see what size shirt he wears before determining the exact prize. I don't think it will end up being this cart, which is too bad for our winner... and everyone else on the course that day.
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dottomm says:
I hate that the Cart isn't mine.
rmumph1 says:
I don't care for the cart, just whats riding along with it. I wonder if the keg is even full, probably empty.
zli says:
Thx kickntrue and oob! Excited about the prize
I'll confess that was a lame comment -- but I meant to be sarcastic but ended up posting it before I could even finish it
falcon50driver says:
On this website, Sarcasm, is our most important product.
Kickntrue says:
@zli- it's all good. I agree with Merlin2Driver- sarcasm is always best. Make sure to send me your address so I can get you a prize!
Chosen12b says:
kool, hope i win
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The diamond engagement ring is the epitome of modern ignorance and relationships.
The idea that a diamond engagement ring is something that every woman should receive prior to marriage is a relatively new phenomenon. De Beers had an excess of diamonds after WWI and needed a place to sell them. Through clever marketing to The Hamster they convinced women that they deserved a diamond ring if the man was serious.
Here's the kicker to all of that. Diamonds are worth exactly squat! De Beers has artificially held the market for diamonds high by withholding supply. Something that a lot of people are unaware of is that Russia is paid off by De Beers to NOT mine its kimberlite pipes. Russia went to De Beers with samples of its very rich kimberlite. They then told DeBeers that they would pay Russia several hundred million dollars a yet to not mine. De Beers had no choice but to agree.
If Russia stared mining, since they are not part of the cartel, the price of diamonds would plummet. Russia wins by not having to pay for mining equipment and De Beers wins by being the single source of diamonds for the world. This keeps prices high.
Why is this the epitome of modern relationships? It is because one of the most desired items that a woman wants, the engagement ring. Is virtually worthless! She wants her man to spend huge amounts of money on something that will not sell for even 20% of its cost even the very next day. It is the same as taking $10,000 and burning $8000 of it just to prove your love.
I honestly can't think of anything else that represents modern relationships better. A worthless stone for a worthless woman that you'll be lucky to get 20% of your investment returned from either one.


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Daisy Suites can be a new freehold apartment at Braddell Road. It really is near Woodleigh MRT, and Serangoon MRT. Located in a nice and tranquil environment with landed housing neighbours, Daisy Suites is the ideal home for your small family and then for investors.
Daisy Suites offers high ceiling of 3.5 metres, which gives more natural light and ventilation, making the whole home look bright and spacious. High ceiling units are often available to small SOHO units, however the larger units at Daisy Suites also boasts of high ceilings. Obtain only the best for your family!
Transport is best because there is a bus stop nearby, and travelling by Braddell Way to CTE is not a worry. Amenities can also be aplenty. The largest shopping mall in Singapore, NEX @ Serangoon is a short drive away.
Why you ought to Buy Daisy Suites
1. Near MRT
Daisy Suites is located near Woodleigh MRT, that is about 650m leave.
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3. Near Amenities
NEX is all about 3 min away by car, plus some bus stops away.
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Merely the highest quality finishes are used for Daisy Suites, including Die Dietrich Appliances, Duravit and Hansgrohe sanitary fittings.
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Every unit comes with a private pool, which is great for relaxation after work or for a lazy afternoon reading a novel. Exclusivity is yours - no strangers walking around within your pool!
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7. Capital Appreciation
The newest Bidardari Estate happens to be under planning and construction. Once the estate grows more coded in in the future, with new amenities and population growth, interest in Daisy Suites and surrounding area will shoot up.
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Freehold land is increasingly harder to get in Singapore. The Bidardari Estate will not be freehold, meaning the one with the nearest freehold land from Woodleigh MRT is Daisy Suites and surrounding developments. FREEHOLD near MRT will be the safest method to purchase property in Singapore.
Therefore, with all the above 8 reasons, Daisy Suites is the perfect own stay and investment property for 2013! Visit for Daisy Suites Layout, Daisy Suites Price and Daisy Suites Cobroke Information!


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251 N Main Street, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
About the Listing
Delightful older home with original pecan wood floors, ornate woodwork and leaded glass windows. The updated kitchen gives the home a more modern feel. The spacious main floor includes the kitchen, dining rm & living rm with the screened porch off the living rm. 2nd floor includes a lg bathroom with whirlpool tub, 2 nice size bedrooms. Located in bsmt is the family rm, bathroom, laundry & lg storage area. 2 car garage & storage shed. Home insulated 2014, newer dishwasher, water heater & disposal
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Property Details for 251 N Main Street, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 Full | 1 Qtr
Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 60x115
Year Built: 1908
Garage Dimensions: 2 car
Garage: Detached Garage
Style: (SF) One 1/2 Stories
Water: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Square Feet: 1542
Above Ground Sq Ft: 1242
Below Ground Sq Ft: 300 (approx)
Room Information for 251 N Main Street, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
Main Floor
Living Room: 22x12
Dining Room: 11x13
Kitchen: 15x10
Basement Floor
Family Room: 20x10
Upper Floor
Bedroom 1: 14x12
Bedroom 2: 13x9
Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level
School Information for 251 N Main Street, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
School District: Lake Crystal-Wellcome Mem
School District Phone: 507-726-2323
Interior Features for 251 N Main Street, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Air Cond: Central
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
Fireplaces: No
Basement: (300 sq Finished) Partial Finished
Exterior Features for 251 N Main Street, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions: 60x115
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Zoning: Residential-Single
Financial Considerations for 251 N Main Street, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
Tax Amount: $1,018
Taxes w/Assessments: $1,038
Tax/Property ID: r090732388003
Tax Year: 2016
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