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↓Episode 13 – Water Softener, Reverse Osmosis or Water Filters, which is best for you?
Check Episodes 11 & 12 First – It will make better sense.
The decision is yours! A RV Water Filter, Reverse Osmosis system, Water Softener? Do you need any of the aforementioned? Maybe just a Water Filter is all you need? In this episode I will explore the options of the 3 water systems that are widely used in RV's to produce better water quality. Reverse Osmosis, Water Softeners and Water Filters are pretty simple systems within themselves and I will explore which might be best for you. At the bare minimum you will probably want a Dual Filter water filter system. A basic water filter system will at least make your water safe from the various bacteria's and other microscopic living creatures found in most water supplies.
When choosing the water system that will work for you there are several factors to consider. Do you the have the space for it, is it in your budget and what is your ultimate goal. The Reverse Osmosis System needs to be installed under the kitchen sink or in a compartment with a dedicated faucet installed at the kitchen sink. The RO System will produce clean water for drinking and cooking, it might be the best solution.
A Water Softener has its advantages because it services the entire RV and not just one faucet. It will keep the entire plumbing system free from minerals that cause damage and eliminate hard water and the problems it creates. Your showers will feel better and if you have a washing machine your clothes will be cleaner. You will actually have pretty descent drinking water and most Water Softeners are compact and easy to store.
A Dual Cartridge Water Filter is the basic system and for a lot of RV'ers this is the easiest to use, store and maintain. And it will serve the basic function of keeping your water clean.
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Guatemala produces many different types of the world's finest and most distinctive coffees. The country has many unique coffee producing regions that has gained a positive and well known reputation in the industry. Coffee is Guatemala's number one export contributing to the country's growing economic status.
This type is the standard quality for SHB EP Guatemalan coffees. It can be grown in the country's northern and central highlands at an attitude of above 1350 metres. This is the ideal height for gourmet coffee. Which allows the country to rank 2nd in the world in the amount of high grade coffee it produces, and it has the highest percentage of its crop classified as high quality. SHB coffees exhibit unique qualities like citrus acidity and its complex combination of fruit and smooth chocolate notes. This coffee type represents the classic, clean, Central American cup.
- SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) specifies that the coffee was grown at an altitude above 1350 meters. This term is also synonymous with SHG/Strictly High Grown; this classification is higher than HB.
- EP (European Preparation) specifies that the raw beans are all hand sorted to remove any defective beans and foreign material.
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It's official: A
blast of wind hitting 148 mph on Monarch pass has been deemed accurate, setting a wind record for Colorado.
The record gust, out of the west, was recorded at 7:36 p.m. on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Thunder and light snow accompanied the wicked wind, which included less volatile gusts of 98 and 62 mph in the area after 7 p.m. that night.
The new record bests the previous blast of 147 mph on Jan. 25, 1971, recorded at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder
The weather sensor at the Monarch Pass station stopped recording data later that night when " heating elements stop performing," the weather service said Friday.
Although there was a loss of data, the mishap did not result in "a false spiking up of recorded wind gusts."
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics and the NWS Pueblo concur that the record 148 mph wind gust above Monarch Pass is "true."
The Monarch Pass automated weather station sits above the top of U.S. Highway 50, east of the roadway atop a mountain side at 12,031-feet elevation above sea level.
Go to https://www.codot.gov/programs/aeronautics/co_awos for information on 12 automated weather sites in the Colorado high country.


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(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the week on a softer note and some market participants suggest that the yellow metal could continue to pull back as it consolidates recent gains.
April gold futures fell Friday, settling at $1,321.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, down 0.15% on the week. For February, gold is up 6.6%. May silver fell Friday, settling at $21.130 an ounce, down 3.14% on the week and 10.3% on the month.
In the Kitco News Gold Survey, out of 33 participants, 19 responded this week. Six see prices up, while 12 see prices down and one sees prices trading sideways or neutral. Market participants include bullion dealers, investment banks, futures traders and technical-chart analysts.
Gold prices are up solidly on the year, with gains of about 10% so far, putting it in the top 10 performing commodity markets. With the general trend of higher highs and higher lows on daily technical chart, that's a positive trend, said Bernard Sin, global head of precious metals trading at MKS (Switzerland) SA.
However, a few analysts said the strong 2014 commodities rally may be maturing, and like any market rallies that go on for any extended period of time, a retracement is needed to work off any froth. Gold may be one of those markets due for a pullback.
Clues that gold may be ripe for a retreat come from the metal's inability to move convincingly over $1,350, said Bob Haberkorn, senior commodity broker at RJO Futures, especially as prices eased into the end of this week. Secondly, silver has been vexed by the $22 level. For now it appears resistance is too great for both metals at their respective technical chart levels, so gold and silver could try to move back to support for the time being.
There's also some concern that the rally in gold has been strictly a futures phenomenon. Sin and other physical market watchers noted that Chinese buyers have been largely absent lately, noting that the Shanghai Gold Exchange has little to no premium over spot prices and has traded at a discount to spot prices at times.
Sin said not only is there little interest in China to buy, but selling has come on the market occasionally, which is why the SGE sometimes trades at a discount. He also noted little movement elsewhere in Asia.
A North American physical dealer said there are some lingering hopes that the Indian tariff will be reduced this weekend after news reports earlier this year suggested the country may relax some of its rules at the end of February, "but at this point that's unlikely to happen."
India raised duties on gold imports several times last year, and they currently stand at 10%. Other measures were passed as well, including an 80-20 rule that stipulates that a minimum of 20% of all gold imported must be exported before further imports can be made.
Looking ahead to next week, analysts said they're also going to keep an eye on the platinum market. An ongoing strike in South Africa has done little to stir platinum prices, even though UBS estimated about 6.5% of annual global output was likely lost. Attitudes toward platinum may be shifting, though, as PGM prices rose after news Impala Platinum declared a force majeure on future shipments Thursday because of the strike. Also, a few PGM analysts pointed out that prices of platinum sponge, a powered form of platinum used in industrial application, is trading at premium to ingot.
Next week brings several news events, too, including the European Central Bank meeting and the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. Any actions by the ECB could affect the euro. BNP Paribas analysts said there's a chance the ECB could cut the refi rate, especially after another round of weak eurozone inflation data. That could put pressure on the euro and support the dollar, they said. A stronger dollar sometimes weighs on gold since the yellow metal is dollar-denominated.
Friday's nonfarm payrolls report will also be watched closely by the market. Following a string of weak economic data that have been blamed on the wintry weather, market participants may be bracing for a weak number. An early estimate from Marketwatch forecast job-creation estimate of 149,000 in February.
Although several market watchers said gold could retreat next week because it is overbought and because of the lack of physical demand, the North American bullion dealer said political protests in the emerging markets need to be watched.
"The wild card to the upside is the unrest we're seeing in Venezuela and the Ukraine," he said.
By Debbie Carlson email@example.com
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Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker White Rice can be made with water or broth and will be on your table in less than 15 minutes with your Pressure Cooker.
Pressure Cooker White Rice
Making rice in an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, is not only easy, it is lightening fast.
Whether you use a sauce pan on the stove or your favorite Rice Maker, you are going to be waiting about 20 minutes for white rice.
Imagine making Pressure Cooker White Rice in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker in just minutes!
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker White Rice is so easy and without any fuss or standing over the stove!
I own a Zojurishi Rice maker, which I absolutely love. It makes the best rice ever. I've been using an Pressure Cooker since 2004, yet still used my Zojurishi Rice maker because I was afraid to stray from perfectly delicious rice.
The only problem with the Zo, is that it takes about 20 minutes.
A couple of years ago, I decided to use my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker to cook Jasmine Rice. After a few trials and errors, I found that I like to under cook my rice and then let it steam (by incorporating the Natural Pressure Release method) until it was perfect.
A "rice cup" is just 6 oz, so measure accordingly.
A coffee cup can be any size, right? You would not use your favorite coffee cup to measure and assume it is a standard 8 oz dry or wet measuring cup.
The coffee cup I use in the morning holds 10 oz of liquid. Okay, so, now you now. A "rice" cup is just that…a vessel for measuring rice.
If you want to cook your rice WITH your chicken, check our my Pressure Cooker One Pot Chicken and Rice for the recipe and timing.
The Natural Pressure Release Method, is to just do absolutely nothing and wait for the Pressure Cooker to release all the pressure, which takes about 10 minutes.
It's really simple. Rice, Salt and Pressure Cooker Bone Broth, or water!
If you want more flavor to your rice, try my Pressure Cooker Ghee Rice for a toasted and buttery experience, or Pressure Cooker Thai Triple Coconut Rice. Both of those are really delicious.
Place your rice in a Steamer/Rinsing Basket and rinse under cool water, until the water runs clear
I love to use Jasmine rice, but any white rice will be awesome in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.
I love to use a steamer basket when making Pressure Cooker Jasmine Rice, so that I can heat my Pressure Cooker while the rice is draining.
Plus, this Salbree Steamer Basket does double duty. It's great for cooking vegetables.
It is great for cooking pasta, so that I can lift the basket right out of the Pressure Cooker.
No need for a separate plastic rice washer basket accessory!
Dump the rice and Pressure Cooker Bone Broth or water into the Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
Mix the rice with the liquid and then lock on the lid. See, it is so incredible simple. Just set the time and walk away.
Any white rice will work for this recipe. We like to use Jasmine Rice because of the fragrance and the lovely taste.
Add a dollop of Homemade Ghee for a delicious buttery taste.
Turn your meal into a one pot meal!
You will just need these two accessories. One Round Stainless Steel Pan and a Tall Legged Stainless Steel Steaming Rack/Trivet.
Jasmine Rice is wonderful in my Pressure Cooker Thai Triple Coconut Rice recipe, so check that out while you are in the neighborhood. 🙂
Kitchen Equipment and Esssentials
- Instant Pot Smart DUO60
- Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
- Alpha Armour Salt Box with Spoon
- Salbree Steamer Basket
- Pressure Cooker Bone Broth
Caring is sharing! If you would like to support This Old Gal, please share this recipe on Social Media, so that I can continue to bring you more wonderful recipes!
Here is the handy printable recipe:
Pressure Cooker White Rice
Pressure Cooker White RicePrint Pin Rate
- 2 "rice" cups (12 oz) Jasmine Rice (White or Basmati Rice)
- 2 cups (16 oz) Chicken Stock/Broth (or water)
- 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
- Place rice in steamer basket and rinse rice using cool water until the water runs clear.
- Add rinsed rice and Broth or Water to your Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
- Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve. Cook at High Pressure for 3 minutes.
- When Beep sounds, allow a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release.
- Add salt and butter, if desired.


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For the first time since 2004, Hartford's XL Center will not host the women's Big East Tournament. The Big East, which is now officially known as the American Athletic Conference, has reached an agreement to play the tournament at Mohegan Sun.
"We look forward to this partnership," said AAC commissioner Mike Aresco, via the Hartford Courant. "Mohegan Sun Arena offers our student-athletes, coaches and fans the best of many things –a world-class facility, a great destination and committed management. We feel that being at Mohegan Sun will enhance an already very successful women's tournament experience."
And Mitchell Etess, CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, echoed Aresco's sentiments.
"We could not be more pleased to have been selected as the site of the American Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Championship," he said. "We believe we are the absolute best location for this tournament. Mohegan Sun has a long history of producing world-class events and we will work with the Conference to create an experience that is truly memorable for not only the student-athletes and coaches, but for each and every person who attends."
Because there will only be 10 teams in the AAC for the 2013-14 season -- UConn, Louisville, Rutgers, South Florida and Cincinnati, along with new members SMU, Houston, Temple, Central Florida and Memphis -- the tournament will span just four days, beginning on March 7. The March 10 championship game will be televised on either ESPN or ESPN2, according to the Courant.
Louisville will leave for the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2014-15, and the AAC will welcome new members Tulane, Tulsa and East Carolina at that time.
The Mohegan Sun-AAC Tournament partnership is a one-year deal with a conference option for the 2015 championship, reports the Courant.


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The City of Lake Elmo is a suburb of St. Paul. I know this blog is about Wisconsin municipal law, but a recent article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press caught my attention and I thought I'd bring it over to Wisconsin as a cautionary tale. The City of Lake Elmo has been in the news quite a bit the last few years, primarily due to the behaviour of certain members of the city council. Of course they blame each other for the problems, kind of like: "I'm not disrespectful you are. No you are. No you are."
Aside from making Lake Elmo the subject of a certain amount of ridicule in the Twin Cities area, the antics of the Council have now had some potentially serious consequences.
The City's insurer, the Insurance Trust Board of the League of Minnesota Cities, decided to increase the City's deductable from $500 to $200,000. The insurance company said it is because the way City Council members treat each other, the City's employees, and other government officials has greatly increased the risk of claims against the City.
The article in the paper noted, "Eight city hall workers have left since March 2015. The city's administrator is the sixth one hired in seven years."
You can read the Pioneer Press article here. or just do a "Google" search on Lake Elmo.


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Folding a Losing Hand by Doug Veatch
If you've ever played poker in your life, you know you can only lose what you throw in the middle. San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh would make an excellent poker player, but he makes an even better football coach. I say that because he knows exactly when to fold a losing hand. That is exactly what he did when he sent A.J. Jenkins to Kansas City in return for Jonathan Baldwin; folded a losing hand.
Jenkins was no doubt the most surprising pick of the 2012 NFL Draft and has failed to live up to his lofty expectations from day one. Usually a first round pick gets the benefit of the doubt for at least 2-3 seasons before a franchise will call it quits. Jenkins didn't even make it through two pre-seasons. Besides JaMarcus Russell, he is truly one of the biggest first round busts I can remember in recent history.
On the other side of the coin you've got Baldwin. He's also been largely unimpressive since being drafted in the first round, but probably has more talent in his index finger than Jenkins has in his entire body. It was a brilliant moved negotiated by San Francisco who was desperate for wide receiver talent at the time.
This trade really got me thinking about how I could personally become a better dynasty owner. It's quite simple really – if you roster a player you feel is going nowhere and recognize it before it's too late, you can re-invest your stock into something you feel is an ascending asset. Playing this game with a stock market mentality is an absolute must, in other words, don't get emotionally invested. Get out while you can still save face.
When Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles is OTAs, Jenkins saw his stock rapidly increase. A first round pick, now with a clear path to playing time is a highly desirable thing in the dynasty community. Of course this was a complete and utter fallacy because Jenkins owners should've cashed in their lottery ticket when they had the chance. I saw people giving up first round picks to acquire Jenkins. Chances are you drafted him as a flier in the third round, which is not a significant investment by any means. To cash out on a player that was basically red shirted his rookie season and over drafted to begin with, is a huge win for anyone.
Of course hindsight is always 20/20 but sometimes we ignore the truth that is hiding in plain sight. We ignore what we see because of one reason – the original investment we made.
In 2011 people were going crazy in the offseason for the king of plodders, Daniel Thomas. He was being drafted consistently in the top six, but that was a completely situation based decision for dynasty owners. Talent had absolutely nothing to do with it. As a matter of fact, how would we have even known what kind of talent he had? He didn't participate in some of the most important drills at the combine. The only two drills Thomas participated in were the 40 yard dash (which was slow) and the bench press (21 reps). So what did that prove? Absolutely nothing besides the fact he was slow and strong. That doesn't exactly translate on to a NFL field.
Ryan Williams is another guy (also drafted in the first round of rookie drafts) dynasty owners had multiple chances to cash out on, but most didn't. Even a season ending injury his rookie year (torn patellar tendon) didn't stop the hype from building in his sophomore season. As we all know, when a hype train starts gaining steam, so does the hope of dynasty owners. You can't let emotion cloud your judgment in situations like this. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
The hardest thing for owners to overcome is this whole original investment thing. It's imperative to remember once you've spent a pick on a player, his value either goes up or down from there. Very few rookies maintain the exact value you paid for them. So to expect a top six pick in return for a guy like Thomas or Williams is not feasible. That value is long gone. People should be trying to figure out how to salvage anything they can. Even if that means taking as little as a second round pick in return. Something is better than nothing.
If you were one of the savvier dynasty owners, you cashed out your chips on Thomas and Williams and hopped aboard the next gravy train. Owners who tried to weather the storm only got burnt in the long run. Dynasty owners tend to forget once your rookie drafts are over and actual statistics are being produced, it doesn't matter whether you drafted a player in the first or fourth round. A good player is a good player and value is no longer dependent on draft position.
I applaud Harbaugh for being a forward thinker and knowing when to fold a losing hand. It's not every day you see someone admit a mistake, move past it and also land something worthwhile in the process. Baldwin may not be the answer to their prayers but he has a much better chance of becoming a viable option than Jenkins.
Dynasty owners need to tear a page out of Harbaugh's play book, evaluate their rosters with a fine tooth comb and identify which players they can still get some value out of before it's too late. Time is of the essence; your players could literally be a Rotoworld blurb away from losing the majority of their value. Cash in while you still can.
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As conclusion to what was going to be a "holiday week" conversation, I'll spend this post on the one question which was asked more than any other. We have questions we didn't get to, but those will make for excellent topics for blogs in the coming weeks and months.
"So Trevis, what's this whole moving to Ireland" thing about?" was the gist of many a query.
First, an answer to a common sub-interrogative in those questions. Yes, I will still be blogging about Life With MS for Everyday Health. What I write about my life with multiple sclerosis from Seattle is relevant to those in Texas, New York, Australia, and more. Why would my life with multiple sclerosis be differently appropriate from Ireland (or anywhere, for that matter)? So, if you want to keep coming to these pages, we'll still be engaging our community.
We all have dreams. And, as I write in the introduction of a book on the subject of living with MS,
"I came to realize that MS is not a death sentence; it's a life sentence and while anyone could step into the street and be hit by a bus; people living with MS have seen the bus. We've been hit by the bus and we know that we walk a life along the bus route… with our backs to the traffic."
More on the book in the next few months. . .
Since I was young, I have always dreamed of living in Ireland. My family history can be traced to Ireland (and to Scotland beyond that), and I've always held my "Irishness" closer than was probably reasonable.
In the winter of 2005-2006, I took that dream by the horns and moved to a wee, 140 year-old stone cottage in the wilds of western County Kerry. I was feeling better than I had in years and, as we all know, we have to take advantage of the good times when MS allows them.
It was a magical time in my life (and in the lives of the better than a dozen friends who came to visit). Quite frankly, I thought my winter in Kerry would sow that seed and get it out of my system. For any of you who know the rich soil of which I write, you'll know that all my time there did was to fertilize that tender seed and let it grow into a beautiful dream which had to be fulfilled.
I cannot overstate my fortune to have met, fallen in love with, and married a woman who is not only adventurous (having spent significant time in Europe playing soccer during her high school years), but who fell in love with the little town faster than I had.
I took Caryn there for our belated honeymoon over the Christmas holidays of 2009.
Since returning from that trip, we have been making plans and sacrificing in order to make this dream — a dream we both now hold close — come true.
We shift to Ireland at the end of this autumn and intend to live our life there with meaning and purpose . . . and some rest.
There are challenges to navigate for sure! I have learned many things in these past few years. One of them is that I must do what I can when I can, and we are looking forward to this next phase of life with great anticipation.
Hope that answers the "Irish Question."
Wishing you and your family the best of health.
Don't forget that you can also follow me via my Life With MS Facebook page and on Twitter. Check out our bi-monthly blog I'm doing for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of the United Kingdom, A Yank's Life With MS, as well as our very special new monthly blog for the National MS Society.


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{wouldn't it be amazing to get a giant heart balloon from geronimo balloons from your valentine? i think i would keep it forever.}
i hope everyone has an amazing & love-filled day celebrating! people ask me a lot whether i like having my birthday on valentine's day & the answer is a resounding yes! i do feel bad for my husband because growing up my birthday & valentine's day were two very separate holidays, both celebrated {thanks mom & dad!}, but i really do love it. since i do share a birthday with a holiday, i love that it is a day that is filled with joy & compassion for those around you. where gestures of love – big & small – are made in return for a few x's & o's.
whether you have an official valentine or not i hope that you find a lot of love today!
xo M


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Do You Sit to the Inside or Outside of Your Horse?
In response to numerous requests, I am going to break from my series on canter work to answer the question: Do you sit to the inside or the outside of your horse? (Just for clarification: the inside of your horse is always determined by the bend.)
Using your inside leg as a pole for your horse to bend around is promoted by USDF. It has been written about by numerous equestrians referring to the subject of bend. In order for the inside leg to create a pole for your horse to bend around you must be sitting to the inside of your horse. If you are sitting to the outside of the saddle it is not possible for you to have a pole (leg) available for your horse to bend around. In fact you will have trouble with your horse falling to the inside and falling out of balance. When you are sitting to the outside of your horse your aids will constantly push him toward the inside shoulder. When you sit to the inside of your horse you will push him off the inside shoulder. With proper use of the outside rein you maintain the position of the outside shoulder and can, in turn, control the amount of bend you have. If you never achieve the proper balance by lifting the horse off of the inside shoulder, he will never have a clear idea of how to use his shoulders.
Have you ever had trouble keeping your horse on the rail? Have you ever had trouble maintaining the bend in lateral movements? Does your horse feel like he's always wandering side-to-side? Do you feel yourself pulling him one way and then the other just to achieve the basic movements in dressage? Most likely you could fix all of these problems simply by sitting to the inside of your horse.


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In July of 2001, Health Canada established the country's first regulatory system for legal medical cannabis, formally acknowledging the plant's efficacy as a medicine. More than a decade and a half later, Canada's national health care infrastructure has yet to list cannabis and its derivative medicines for the same insurance coverage granted to other medicines and treatments. While insurance administrators drag their heels, Canadian families are struggling to pay medical bills out of pocket.
This lack of coverage is causing one family in North York, ON, to rely on a crowdfunding campaign to pay for their 2-year-old daughter's anti-seizure CBD treatments. Delilah Krupka was born with cerebral palsy (CP), caused by a single vein having developed too small in her brain before birth, leading to a stroke in utero. For the first year of her life she suffered from repeated seizures and spasms—as often as 50 spasms per hour, every day.
Delilah's parents and doctors attempted traditionally prescribed treatments, but all of the anti-seizure medications they tried that were covered by Ontario's pharmacare came with side effects including loss of appetite, which is crucial to any infant, and especially so for an infant in recovery from a prenatal stroke and developmental disorder. As a result of one of her previous prescriptions (a bitter medicine administered by sprinkling on food) she also developed an aversion to food itself, and now has to be fed by feeding tube to ensure she receives enough energy and fibre to survive.
After celebrating Delilah's first birthday during a month-long stay at the SickKids Hospital in Toronto, her mother Bella met the parent of another child who suffered from CP, and who had found success in treating the condition with CBD oil. Bella consulted with Delilah's physician, and reached out to Dr. Michael Verbora, medical director at the Cannabinoid Medical Clinic.
A short time after beginning CBD treatments the frequency of Delilah's seizures and spasms both saw significant reductions, from 50 spasms per hour to just 20 spasms per day on average, as well as secondary benefits as a result of the reduction in seizures.
"Delilah has developed better in the 7 months since starting CBD treatments," said Mrs. Krupka, "than she had in the rest of her two years."
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CBD coverage is just one aspect of a larger universal pharmacare discussion that has long been called for by provincial and federal constituents. Canada is often lauded by US lawmakers for its comprehensive health care system, highlighting its contrast from the American status quo of families going bankrupt when loved ones injure themselves or are diagnosed with medical conditions. But there's one area of health care coverage in which Canada remains as stagnant as its southern neighbour.
Among the 62 countries worldwide that have instituted universal health care, Canada stands out as the only developed nation that has not yet instituted universal pharmacare as part of its health care umbrella. So when the Krupkas saw the results the new CBD treatments had for their daughter, they were dismayed to find the medicine was not covered by either their provincial health care or Delilah's father's employee benefits.
Faced with the choice of returning to the previous treatments that are covered by pharmacare, knowing it would likely mean a return to nearly one spasm per minute for Delilah, or somehow finding an extra $700 per month to cover her medicine, the Krupkas decided to follow the lead of countless Americans similarly neglected by their country's lack of coverage: they started a GoFundMe campaign.
So far the campaign has raised enough money to cover a little over a year's worth of CBD treatments, but Delilah will require more frequent, higher dosage treatments as she grows in size and as she transitions off other medications.
Currently Delilah requires five anti-seizure medications and one hormone treatment for a separate thyroid condition. All but the CBD treatment are covered by Ontario's pharmacare and Irek's—Delilah's father's—employee benefits. After seeing the improvements in Delilah's condition as a result of replacing previous treatments with CBD oil, the Krupkas are eager to further reduce the remaining prescriptions (and their respective side effects). But that may require increasing the dosage of CBD, which is thus far financially out of reach for the family.
One recent case that came before a human rights board in Nova Scotia may have made a significant leap forward for cannabis coverage in Canada. An inquiry in February of 2017 resulted in the ruling that the Canadian Elevator Industry Welfare Trust Plan, which provided insurance to Nova Scotia resident Gordon Skinner, violated the province's Human Rights Act when it denied Skinner's claim for coverage of his legally issued medical cannabis.
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While most Canadian underwriters are leaving their customers out in the cold for cannabis coverage, two insurers are leading the charge on progressive coverage policy. In 2016, Sun Life and BMO Insurance became the first insurance companies in Canada to grant coverage for medical cannabis expenses, and have already started paying out claims.
University of Waterloo student Jonathan Zaid was one of the first to receive cannabis coverage through his student union health plan, with Sun Life having reimbursed roughly $2,000 for cannabis and a vaporizer he had purchased the previous year.
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Was this the same woman on FB who called you out as being disliked? Or was that tongue in cheek? Just curious.VarunaTT said:I just don't have much to share. I had a big blowup with more group member drama (always centered around one woman), but I think it might finally be over. She was threatening to start her own group (which I was totally fine with and encouraged her that if our group wasn't meeting her needs, she should start her own group; I don't think that was expected) and I don't think she got the support she was looking for. B/c, let's face it...I'm pretty much rocking this position so far and have gotten nothing but thanks yous, glowing reviews and excited members.
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John Hermsmeier, a.k.a. Josh Herms, is a local drummer for hire. "I came to San Diego in 1996 to begin my freshman year at Point Loma Nazarene University," he says. "I developed a number of great relationships with a number of popular musicians from San Diego and Los Angeles that went to school there, including Greg Laswell, Ryan Calhoun, Leon Sandoval, Molly Jenson, Derren Raser, Evan Bethany, and Terrence Hale. We were all busy with our studies and didn't devote much time to making a run for it until after we finished college. I went to SDSU and earned my M.A. in history. By then I had already lived in San Diego for six years and fell in love with it, and it's not that far from Los Angeles or Orange County. It is a great place to live as long as you don't mind making the drive north when music calls."
But L.A. isn't always the land of milk and honey. "There is a club in Hollywood famous among tourists, and for different reasons, among musicians," Josh explains. "Tourists love it, and we hate it! It is a microcosm of a much bigger problem with live venues. The powers-that-be run that place like a McDonald's drive-through. They want music on and off the stage quicker than you can order the number-five combo meal. One night they gave us 'seven minutes' to get our gear from the sidewalk -- oh yeah, they don't provide a green room and there is no backstage -- into the venue, set up, and line-check. When we were done the stage manager said, 'That was great! We love it when bands come in here and are very professional and put on a good show. Now, do you think you can be offstage in 90 seconds?' "
"My worst gig has to be when my college band Sandova played for a youth event that turned out to be about seven sixth graders who sat in the half-court circle at the gym and were uninterested, to say the least. The event leaders had to actually go up to the 'crowd' and tell them to stop playing on their Game Boys and pay attention to us. Now I can laugh about it with my former bandmates, but at the time it left quite a sting...probably like how Elizabeth felt when Rosie dissed her on The View. My best gig had to be when I played drums for Greg Laswell at a showcase show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood a couple of years ago. Besides the coats and ties from the record labels, some of my favorite musicians, including Pete Yorn and members of the Smashing Pumpkins, also came to see Greg. It was a big night for him, and we all wanted to see him do well and get what he deserved. He was flawless. In fact, I don't think any of the band members made a single mistake that night. It was one of those surreal shows musicians dream about, and I got to be a part of it."
"I would love to have dinner with Martin Luther King Jr. I studied history in college and even taught as an adjunct professor for a time at some of the local colleges. My main interest was and always will be race relations in the U.S. and, more specifically, how predominantly white Christian churches responded to black people during the Civil Rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr.'s background with Christianity, combined with the fact that he was such an articulate speaker, would definitely make for an incredible dinner conversation. If he was up for it, I would want to stick around for dessert and coffee as well."
"This summer I found myself on a John Steinbeck kick. I read several of his books. I don't recall the exact one I read last, but it was probably Cannery Row. Currently I am reading On the Road, Bob Dylan's Chronicles, Bill and Hillary Clinton's autobiographies...oh yeah, and the Bible."
"Well, I am a sucker for donuts and also ice cream. When I was in grade school, my mom would take my older sister and I to the local donut shop with friends several times a week before school. We would also have ice cream almost every night before bed, which is bizarre because our meals were actually very nutritious --
like something June Cleaver would have made for Wally and the Beav."
"A few years ago I thought a lot about moving to Nashville to be in an environment saturated with music. I met Aaron Redfield, a fellow San Diego drummer, for breakfast to ask him how he liked his time spent living and working there. He told me how he went about getting work there, and it has completely changed my view of my role of being a hired musician. He said, 'If you're working at McDonald's and the manager tells you to make a hamburger a certain way, you aren't going to say, "But I have a better idea -- let's try it this way." That's how you should approach working as a drummer for somebody. It's their project, and they are the boss, so do it how they want it even if it's not how you would choose to do it. And make sure you are easy to work with.' "
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For nearly a century, our golf course has withstood the tests of time. The course was developed by the Los Angeles Athletic Club over an 18 month span, opening to critical acclaim in 1927. The LAAC commissioned George C. Thomas, an amateur architect who agreed to take on the project free of charge. It became his crowning achievement and today is considered one of the finest natural layouts in all of golf. As Hale Irwin attests, "The integrity of the course is influenced greatly by the fact that no two holes are alike and the course has been placed, rather than forced, into the land."
The beauty in Thomas' design is that each hole presents a new challenge. Johnny Miller, winner of the 1981 Los Angeles Open, described Riviera as, "Definitely one of the greatest, no-nonsense golf courses in the world! It requires a player to play every club in his bag and every shot in his game."
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The Rouge Valley Naturalists is a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to protecting, preserving and restoring the natural heritage of the Rouge Valley. We educate and inform residents, individuals, community groups and school groups about environmental issues relating to air, land and water. Also, we promote and execute environmental protection initiatives such as waste reduction, habitat protection, and restoration/land use planning that will help to achieve a sustainable and healthy society.
Founded in 1994, The Rouge Valley Naturalists began with a small volunteer base whose love for the Rouge Valley prompted a noble response that continues to this day. Since 1994, RVN has carried out curriculum-based educational programs for elementary and high school students, promoting physical and recreational activities for people of all ages and abilities. The facets of these programs combine guided hikes of the surrounding area with the Ontario curriculum goals for each respective topic.
Similarly, RVN spearheads community-based learning opportunities: By providing workshops, information sessions and other programs to the community, these projects reinforce community involvement and foster partnerships. In addition, over the past 18 years of annual restoration events, RVN has contributed to enhancing and protecting human and ecosystem health.
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At the southern end, the Rouge River system is the boundary between Toronto and southwestern Pickering. Rouge River empties into Lake Ontario. Its original name in Iroquois was Katabokokonk.
The Rouge River is part of Rouge Park, the largest urban park in North America. It is one of a few wilderness areas left in South-Central Ontario, and has been virtually untouched by development since the arrival of Europeans. While many exclusive homes and conclaves border this area on the southern tip, it is currently surrounded largely by agricultural land. It is even devoid of recreational development but sports a considerable network of walking or bicycle paths. Unlike other rivers in the Toronto area, is allowed to fill its entire flood plain on a regular basis rather than being forced through an artificial channel. However, parts of its watershed include the Toronto Zoo and the Beare Road Landfill. Continue Reading →
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With the recent releases of Fable 2, Far Cry 2, and Fallout 3, the recent two weeks have been about as good as it gets for gamers. Unless you quit your job in celebration you haven't had time to play through all of them, so here is a little Far Cry 2 goodness for you.
Far Cry 2 has a few spots where you can hang glide, normally down into a valley from a hilltop. You are on the African savanna so the glides aren't that long, but they are scenic and enjoyable. This one was filmed on an Alienware m17x notebook playing with all settings on high at 1920×1200.
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Our 1970 Year In History Coffee Mug features images, events, prices, popular music and movies, and famous names born this year. Some featured information from this mug includes the first Earth Day is celebrated, the Beatles announce they have disbanded, Mariah Carey and Matt Damon were born, The Jackson 5 and The Carpenters were popular music groups, the films "Patton" and "The Aristocats" were popular and the price of a a U.S. Postage Stamp was 6 cents.
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If Riley Green isn't strumming a six-string and singing, chances are you'll find him dropping a line in the Ohatchee River, deep sea fishing in Orange Beach, AL, turkey hunting at his primitive camp in Arkansas, or deer hunting at his 'Back 40 Bash' property. For this 6'4, blue-eyed, country crooner from Jacksonville, AL it's not just a "Country State of Mind" – it's a lifestyle.
Riley has achieved an incredible amount of success for someone doing it all on their own. Though you wouldn't know it by talking to him, Green is as humble as they come for someone who has released three popular EP's, stars in two TV shows (Winner of Redneck Island on CMT and his very own hunting show on DirtRoadTV), thousands of social media fans/followers, and has played across the southeast for the last 5 years to hordes of music lovers singing the words of his Alabama anthem ("Bury Me In Dixie") back to him. People don't even realize Riley's an accomplished musician when meeting him. He's not inclined to brag or talk about himself.


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Review for Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA, USA
There are very few non-profits that i would wish to be on the board but i am extremely proud of being on the board of Muttville. The staff, the leadership, the volunteers, the fosters, outreach, senior for senior program - is the best. The organization has so much heart and soul and is runned as a very professional organization!
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Layered Abstract Collages
Each of my pieces has more than two—but usually more that ten—elements. You will find acrylic paint including metallic and iridescent, textured medium including glass beads and tar, fibers such as cloth, fabric and threads, papers painted (by me), mono prints, purchased papers, newspapers, patterns, and maps. An occasional piece of foil, wax paper, paper towel, dryer sheet or coffee filter might appear. Any variety of pastels, inks, pencils, pens or crayon can be present. A bead or leaf or ribbon or ??? might be waiting for discovery. All of my art pieces are one of a kind. I make no prints. This includes paintings, bookmarks and cards. The average size of my art-on-canvas or in-frame is 16"x 20" I have smaller pieces on paper 8"x10". Email or call for more information.


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İdil Sanat ve Dil Dergisi
Cilt 5, Sayı 27 Kış I 2016 (ISSN: 2146-9903, E-ISSN: 2147-3056)
Süleyman İRGİN
Makale Adı
Consumption is the use of goods and services to meet the needs of individuals. Meeting the needs in this way is beneficial to individuals and individuals. Consumption is the ultimate use in a practical context. In other words, we can say that it is a level of procurement that meets the needs of people to carry out further processing or re-circulation of goods and services. However, the fact that consumption is accompanied by the concept of culture today is due to the consumption habit reaching different dimensions. In fact, consumption refers to the consumption of consumption objects which are obligatory to use, but it is the result of imposition of collectiveism on the necessity of consuming many production objects which the industrialists who come after the 19th century offer to collect. People from ancient times-where waste objects were not yet invented-were not throwing away objects or converting them into form-functioning of another object. In consumer societies, objects are purchased - they are transformed immediately into a market. In a capitalist society, re-circulating objects and making the material of an art object stand as an opposition and avant-garde attitude to the existing system. In this context, when we look at the past of Arte Povera (poor art), we must first state that the socio-cultural and economic elements of its emergence have created compelling factors with ideological constructions, and basically the "person" becomes increasingly weak under these elements. Along with all these references, Arte Povera's spirit is the process of returning the essence of art to the pure, raising the awareness of the artists and taking a critical attitude.
Key Words: Art, Consumption, Arte Povera, Consumption Object


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Recent Traveller Suicides in Limerick & Tipperary - 31st July 2013
It was with deep sadness that the National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project learnt of the deaths by suicide over the past 7 days of a 15 year old Traveller girl in Limerick and her 17 year old boyfriend in Tipperary. The loss of these two young people's precious lives remind us how vulnerable our young people are and that we must redouble our efforts to reach out, communicate and support young people. Sadly over the last week there has been three girls and two men who died by suicide.
NTSAP Mental Health Training Programme - 9th August 2012
The National Traveller Suicide Awareness Project's "Training for Traveller Men" has been piloted in Exchange House National Travellers Service headquarters in Dublin. The feedback from the training group was that the training was informative and useful. Using a community development approach, this module will provide training to Traveller men in prevention, intervention and postvention initiatives in the areas of positive mental health, mental health issues and suicide.


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I tried to mount manually on my Linux shared folders from windows server 2012.
The syntaxe is right but Im stuck on the same issue error 13:
If I remove the option vers= then syslog claim :
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#mount.cifs //ip/division /mnt/division -o username=bob@dude-uk,password=myscretpass,vers=2.1
Status code returned 0xc000006d STATUS_LOGON_FAILURE
CIFS VFS: Send error in SessSetup = -13
CIFS VFS: cifs_mount failed w/return code = -13
No dialect specified on mount. Default has changed to a more secure dialect, SMB2.1 or later (e.g. SMB3), from CIFS (SMB1). To use the less secure SMB1 dialect to access old servers which do not support SMB3 (or SMB2.1) specify vers=1.0 on mount.
If I use option sec= then I specify this option then I got error 126
Package Keyutils is installed.
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#mount.cifs //ip/division /mnt/division -o username=bob@dude-uk,password=myscretpass,vers=2.1,sec=krb5
mount error(126): Required key not available
if I tried to prompt the password:
Nemo can mount the shared folders.
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#mount.cifs //ip/division /mnt/division -o username=bob@dude-uk
Password for bob@dude-uk@//ip/division:
mount error(13): Permission denied
Do you have any idea ?


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Helpful Voting Links — Oklahoma
Do not miss your next election! Many states will hold local and state elections in 2019. Visit your state website for local election dates and deadlines.
- Register to Vote
- Check your registration status
- State Election Website
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- Find your Polling Place
- See Your Ballot
- Absentee Ballot Instructions
- Request an Absentee Ballot
- Felon Voting Laws
- Call the Election Office: (405) 521-2391
- County Election Offices
- County Government Information
Primary/Caucus Info — Oklahoma
The Republican Party holds closed primaries. You must be registered as a Republican to participate in the primary.
The Democratic Party holds semi-closed primaries and will allow unaffiliated voters and voters registered as Democrats to participate in their primaries.
See Oklahoma Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.
What's on the ballot?
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
See Where Your Elected Officials Stand — Oklahoma
Voter ID Requirements — Oklahoma
What forms of ID are acceptable?
All of the following must have the voter's name, photograph, and an expiration date that is after the date of the election.
- Current photo ID issued by the state, federal government or federally recognized Indian tribe or nation, which is not expired, including:
- A voter ID card issued by the state (Note: voter ID cards will be accepted, despite not having photographs or expiration dates)
- Driver's license
- Passport
- Military ID
Early & Absentee Voting — OklahomaRequest an Absentee Ballot
Early Voting Dates: (2020 TBD)
You can vote in person at your county Board of Elections office from (2020 TBD) at 2:00 p.m. before the election. No excuse required.
To vote absentee by mail, first you'll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than (2020 TBD). Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be received by election day.


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Previous media releases
Matt Roux to Join UBS Investment Bank's Prime Brokerage Group as Co-Head of US Securities Lending
UBS announced today that Matt Roux will join UBS Investment Bank's Prime Brokerage Group as Executive Director and Co-Head of US Securities Lending. He will run the US securities lending business with Mike Kelleher, who has been promoted to Co-Head of the business. Roux and Kelleher will be based in New York and report to Chris Hagstrom, Joint Global Head of Equity Finance within Equities Prime Brokerage.
"In these dynamic markets, we are committed to anticipating and addressing the evolving needs of our hedge fund clients," said Matt Pecot, Head of US Prime Brokerage. "Securities lending is a key offering within the full suite of products we offer, and Matt and Mike have complementary expertise to lead our efforts in this area. We are thrilled to have Matt join the team."
UBS's Equity Finance group encompasses securities lending and swaps. In these new roles, Roux and Kelleher will focus on securities lending and work closely with the swaps group to strengthen UBS's solutions-based approach to its hedge fund clients. Roux will begin at UBS in September, while Kelleher has been with UBS for eight years and was formerly responsible for the hedge fund coverage team.
Roux joins UBS from Deutsche Bank where he worked as a Director in both swaps and securities lending. He began his career at Citadel, where he spent seven years on the finance team in both Chicago and London.
Roux holds a B.A. in Economics from Lafayette College.
UBS is the leading global wealth manager, a leading global investment banking and securities firm, and one of the largest global asset managers. In Switzerland, UBS is the market leader in retail and commercial banking.
UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 50 countries, with about 38% of its employees working in the Americas, 33% in Switzerland, 16% in the rest of Europe and 13% in Asia Pacific. UBS employs more than 80,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).
Kelly Smith Tel: +1-212-882-5699
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Will serve as a Partner and Advisor
Livingston, Texas, June 18, 2015: District 19, State Representative, James White has joined forces with Lake Livingston Friends of Reservoirs (LLFoR), by agreeing to Partner and Advise LLFoR. He visited with Livingston High School and Onalaska High School staff, administration and students late last year and has since been in several meetings with LLFoR and community leaders. In his letter to LLFoR he stated the student involvement and education on habitat restoration, teaching the importance of clean water and the promotion of providing protection for the Lake's wildlife was key in his joining forces with LLFoR. The letter went on to highlight the LLFoR objective of promoting the Lake's economic value of serving sportsmen, nature lovers, birders and water recreation enthusiasts.
Representative White further stated he was very impressed with the project, and the fact they were named one of the top 10 "Aquatic Habitat Restoration Projects" to watch in the United States by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, and its funding arm, the National Fish Habitat Partnership and Friends of Reservoirs. The project has a ten-year timeframe of planting aquatic plants, which will be raised by the students at various Independent School Districts.
Tom McDonough, LLFoR Project Director, Texas Black Bass Unlimited Board member and San Jacinto Master Gardener and Jim Meyer, Project Manager of the Piney Wood Lakes Chapter Texas Master Naturalist, are pleased that Representative White has joined forces with LLFoR. He will be able to assist us at the State level and with community leaders. Our two principal Advisors on the Lake are Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Inland Fisheries and the Trinity River Authority. Their support has been instrumental to our project, and Representative White will also be key to our project's success.


text: No matter how invulnerable you are, there are instances that will test your strength. You think sexual harassment and sexual assault happen only on regular civilians? Contrary to what you believe in, many members of the military go through the same predicament regularly. They may seem invulnerable to you as they fight for the country but they also fight against those whose goals include taking advantage of them. What is unfortunate is that there are even times when those people who they trust the most are the ones committing such crimes to them. Such can be crucial especially those who are deployed on the field. Instead of being focused on potential attacks from the enemies, they still need to watch their backs from other 'enemies' within. You do not believe it yet? This was reportedly happening to BOTH men and women. No gender is safe particularly if you are being pressured by those in command. While many are brave enough to make themselves known, there are still those who hide behind the shadows because they see the event that happened to them as something they should be ashamed about. They are suppressed because they are made to believe that it is their fault and there are times even when their ranks and position become at risk. This should not be the case. These people who we trust the most to give us protection should be protected too and we should have the initiative to act as their shield whether or not they appear strong. At the end of the day, together we are stronger. Here at Vet Wow, that is exactly our goal – to provide a safe haven to those members of the military who experienced military sexual trauma. We assure you that here, you will feel empowered because you have a friend in us. We are going to help you in every way that we can so that you can heal in all aspects of your personality. You may not have any visible scars but we know that you have a scarring inside that will never heal. No matter, we are here to help you out especially in times you are feeling hopeless about the situation. We are here to be of assistance to you in whatever way possible. Vet Wow is created mainly for the purpose of extending help to our veterans who suffer from unfortunate events such as mentioned above. Our job is to help with your rehabilitation and act as your support group. With us around, you do not anymore need to hide inside your garage door in Tampa. We are here to help you out. We have many members here who underwent the same incident as you so you can find here people who will understand. Trust that if you want to retain your anonymity, we will protect it as well. But just in case you want to reach out to someone, we can do that too. Reach out to us today and let


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Featured Employee: Clint Rosser
Civil Engineering Designer
Los Angeles Office
Funny story about how I ended up at Psomas. I got my degree in environmental engineering from UC San Diego. Tim Psomas and his wife happened to be in the audience at my graduation ceremony to watch his grandson graduate. I went on stage to receive an award for the highest GPA in the environmental engineering program. As I understand it, Tim's wife turned to him and said, "you should hire that kid." I guess the rest is history.
In any given month I can be working on 10 to 12 projects across the Los Angeles region. It's a broad range of projects centering on grading and wet utility design. The variety is great: hotels, large residential complexes, and even a cemetery. I never get bored. I've only been with Psomas for a little over a year and I appreciate the fact that everyone above me is very helpful. I never feel dumb if I ask a question.
And I have to say it's really great being in downtown. I've lived in Los Angeles my whole life and I never went downtown before. It's so cool.


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When was the last time you upgraded your ERP system? Not just patched, fixed or tinkered with it—but implemented a substantive upgrade that enabled real business innovation, generated excitement and unleashed a wave of ideas and productivity from your users? You know—the same kinds of enthusiasm that greets web or iPhone apps like Instagram, Spotify, Netflix, etc.?
If you're like your peers, then the answer is "not in recent memory." In fact, according to Forrester, "approximately half of ERP customers are on releases that are two versions behind the current release, which may be four years old or more."1 In today's fast-moving environment, that may as well be in the Stone Age. More than likely, your ERP was designed in an era where fax machines were still relevant, channels were slowly grown over time, and going global meant owning expensive global infrastructure to support growth.
The fact is that the world is innovating faster than ever, but ERP installations seem to stay frozen in time. It's hard to believe that an outdated, five-year-old ERP system can be relevant to a business in a hyperactive world.
Technology has transformed the broader world of business software and consumer applications. Workers now interact through mobile devices and social media, and applications are increasingly connected together over the Web. But many ERP deployments have remained oblivious to these tectonic changes—it's as if the iPhone was never invented, social media was a futuristic concept and connecting ERP to web channels was a kooky concept for the dabbling few.
It's no wonder, according to a survey published in CIO magazine some time ago, that only 4 percent of IT leaders believe their ERP systems create competitive advantage. The competitive advantage vanished long ago.
The Business Environment Is Changing Faster Than Ever Before. Is Your ERP Keeping Pace?
On-premise ERP systems like Sage, Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and SAP have locked businesses onto a treadmill with annual maintenance fees of more than 20% for the right to make a support call and download the latest software—but what good is it if you can't upgrade your ERP deployment to take advantage of change and keep your business running efficiently?
The Danger of "Version-Locked" ERP
The sad reality is that for almost every business, "version-lock" is the Achilles heel of their on-premise ERP. Customizations to an ERP that seemed so innocuous at the beginning of an implementation years ago have built up over time like silicon plaque. Gradually, your ERP becomes hardened to change because an upgrade to on-premise technology means re-implementing and testing those custom schema changes, integrations, workflows and reports.
Faced with outsized risk, cost and resource requirements for what may seem like an incremental upgrade, your company can be effectively forced into "version-lock," with an aging ERP system that's increasingly out of alignment with the needs of the business. Your users begin working around your system with unproductive manual processes and spreadsheets to fill in the functional gaps that have grown over time.
With businesses already spending an average of 5 percent of their revenue on IT operating and capital budgets, there's little appetite to further erode margin by growing the IT budget without delivering sustained transformational value and real competitive advantage.2
Does running an aging, out-of-date ERP really damage your business? Does it matter if your ERP is "version-locked?" After all, isn't it simply automating the same old accounting.
processes that haven't changed in decades? The reality is that the damage is real, and while your ERP has your business stuck in quicksand, your competitors are not standing still. Your business needs ERP that supports real transformation, and that outdated ERP system you're running simply isn't aligned with the business environment in which you and your competitors operate.
The Eight Ways "Version-Locked" ERP Damages Your Business Back in the early 1990s, change happened less rapidly. Product cycles were slower, communication occurred mostly by telephone and fax, and email was still a novelty. If you wanted to boost sales, you hired more sales personnel. Let's just say you could afford to move "a little slower."
But over the last few years, the pace of business and innovation has accelerated dramatically. Today's speed of change places stresses on business process. Worker expectations have changed on how they want to engage with your business systems. And your customers have changed the way they want to engage with you. Businesses can now go global in an instant, ecommerce has opened up new sales and customer service channels and the last decade has seen the birth of several hyper-growth companies.
Owning an ERP system that can only be upgraded every four or five years (at best) is simply not enough to maintain competitiveness with your peers. Business and technology are now moving so quickly that even if you do invest six months and $1 million in an ERP upgrade, the end result will be out of date by the time it's completed. Worse still, old ERP is fundamentally incompatible with the way companies need to be structured for success.
It's time to explore the eight ways that your aging ERP system is holding back your business.
"We were spending 3 percent of our revenue on SAP. By switching to NetSuite, we reduced that cost to 0.1 percent of revenue." – Asahi Kasei, Spandex America
One of the company's key requirements was a platform that guaranteed that their customizations would work with newer releases of products, without killing their IT resources in the process. Shaw Carpets ended up choosing NetSuite and is now enjoying the benefits of zero upfront capital expenditure, rapid deployment across 11 subsidiaries and counting. Most importantly, Shaw is taking advantage of the latest functionality that NetSuite offers every six months WITHOUT worrying about any customizations.
The gulf between your ERP and your current business operating environment is filled with spreadsheets and headcount. This is the "putty" that fills the gap that your ERP was meant to automate. Revenue recognition schedules suddenly migrate to spreadsheets, local geo tax reports get massaged through CSV exports and manual entry, and sales tax calculations suddenly start becoming error-prone affairs. The fact is that your on-premise ERP will never track with change—because on the rare occasion you upgrade it, the operating environment will already have changed, and spreadsheets and personnel once again rush to fill the gap.
Has your operating environment changed but your ERP stayed the same? Welcome to spreadsheet hell.
In contrast, cloud-based ERP aligns continuously with your operating environment. It applies the same philosophy to corporate ERP that's behind web-based applications like TurboTax Online—you're always up to date to adhere to the latest accounting rules, tax regulations and compliance standards. These upgrades are rolled out regularly by the cloud ERP vendor as necessary and while you sleep, your ERP is updated with the latest regulations and requirements. The result is less risk, less headcount and more time spent on strategic rather than operational tasks.
"NetSuite requires as little as 10% of the implementation effort normally associated with an ERP deployment." – Nucleus Research
Old ERP was never designed for the post-PC era of the anytime, anywhere workforce, but cloud applications are. In fact, no matter how much you upgrade your old PC-era ERP system, it will never be easy to access over mobile devices because it was not initially architected with the web in mind and, in some cases, was engineered before the Internet was invented. On the other hand, web-based cloud ERP applications are optimized for bringing the world of mobile computing together with ERP, enabling your employees to monitor and manage the business from anywhere on any device. For example, without any IT setup work, NetSuite cloud ERP can be accessed from anytime, anywhere via any web browser, whether IE, Chrome, Safari or Firefox, and any mobile device, whether iPads, iPhone, Androids or whichever device hits the market next.
• Mobile: Running ERP apps on a variety of smart devices.
• Analytics: Broadening their organization's use of BI and reporting.
• Collaboration: Taking on technologies as part of a push for app usability.
• Business Processes: Embedding processes within ERP apps.
And for good reason—there's a gulf between what financial managers need and what their ERP is delivering. Custom ABAP reporting in an SAP ERP system, static Crystal Reports or out-of-date spreadsheets emailed among managers just aren't enough. Your ERP is starving your business of information, forcing you to make strategic and tactical decisions based on out-of-date, incomplete or simply erroneous data.
To compete, businesses need modern ERP designed for today's needs, not the needs of yesteryear. BI and analytics should be part and parcel of the ERP experience. BI has to empower every employee with personalized key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time, enable them to get down to the invoice behind that days sales outstanding (DSO) threshold metric, gain visibility across the complete business and create and share their own reports with self-service tools.
Combining the mobility and distributed access enabled by the cloud with real-time analytics puts your company firmly on the path to true competitive advantage—enabling workers across the extended business to collaborate and achieve alignment, no matter where their location and without days of delay. Modern cloud ERP like NetSuite eliminates the gap between the demand for analytics, your business processes and the decisions you need to make based on both of those items.
From "Version-Locked" Outdated ERP to "Version-Less" Cloud ERP
Cloud ERP frees businesses from the brittle, inflexible and change resistant ERP of the past. With the cloud, businesses can run on ERP that is "version-less." It means that businesses get the latest innovations automatically, from new features to support for the latest regulations. No more waiting, no more costly upgrades, no more upgrade risk. No more outdated ERP.
"Version-less" cloud ERP enables enterprises to experience ERP innovation as fast as consumers experience innovation in the enhanced web applications they use every day. It continuously aligns your ERP with your business operating environment.
Better still, enterprises no longer have to live in fear of customizations acting like "silicon concrete," hardening their ERP to change and slowing their business to a crawl. They can finally customize their ERP with confidence, because with cloud ERP, customizations migrate automatically with every new release. Customization no longer becomes a barrier to innovation.
The Competitive Advantage of Cloud ERP
A recent Forrester Research Forrsights survey found that the top four reasons that businesses move to the cloud are improved business agility, speed of implementation and deployment, faster delivery of new features and functions and to support business innovation with new capabilities. At NetSuite, we couldn't agree more—we've seen the 30,000+ companies and subsidiaries that run on the NetSuite cloud, experience the same benefits.
SaaS Benefits Emphasize Agility and Speed
Why make the move now? Consider the alternative. Remaining on Stone Age "version-locked" systems means high ongoing cost, distraction from focusing on what matters and a continuing drag on business agility. And ultimately that means falling behind your competition.
"NetSuite is the most successful ERP suite SaaS provider operating in terms of active customers, international presence and functionality offered across the product." – Gartner
In today's business environment, businesses can't afford to ignore these competitive factors and advantages:
About Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit
Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oracle, pioneered the Cloud Computing revolution in 1998, establishing the world's first company dedicated to delivering business applications over the Internet. Today, Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit provides a suite of cloud-based financials/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and omnichannel commerce software that runs the business of companies in more than 100 countries.