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Having problems with your Kenmore Vacuums ?
Need floor nozzle for Kenmore Home Cleaning system Model 175.8690090; no longer supported by Sears
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Unfortunately without seeing something like this it's difficult to know.Find a local vacuum store if there is one in your area. Take your old wand they should have something in stock to fit your wands. Internet is great to save a buck but nothing beats being able to walk in and put eyeballs on something like that.
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Need floor nozzle for Kenmore Home Cleaning system Model 175.8690090; no longer supported by Sears
Unfortunately without seeing something like this it's difficult to know.Find a local vacuum store if there is one in your area. Take your old wand they should have something in stock to fit your wands. Internet is great to save a buck but nothing bea ... Kenmore Vacuums
Trying to find parts for Kenmore HOME CLEANING SYSTEM model # 175.8670290. Sears doesn't stock anymore
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I have a Sears Kenmore canister sweeper with the power mate, but it no longer has sufficient suction to pick up dirt. I took the machine apart and cleaned it, but it is still not sucking, does this model need to have the motor oiled?
When cleaning the machine, did you do a good job of cleaning the beater brush and making sure it turned freely in the holders on each end? Perhaps a bit of WD40?\015\012Also, a new set of belts might help a bit. ... Kenmore 22812 Bagged Canister Vacuum
My Hoover Steam Vac model f5915-900 no longer heats the floor to reduce drying time. I have cleaned the bottom of the machine where it says "heated cleaning." Anything else I can try? Thanks.
The SteamVac blows warm air from the motor into the carpet to help loosen oily types of soil. If the motor is running, the air will be exhausted. This system is not meant to reduce drying time, but only to enhance cleaning. ... Hoover Vacuums
I have a Bissell Proheat Turbo 2x model 9300. It has stopped spraying at the floor. The hand tools will work so I assume this means the problem is at the base somewhere. I cleaned the nozzles but don't know what to try next. It has always had a problem with dumping too much cleaning solution as well, don't know if this is a contributing factor
Hi,Here is a tip that will give you all the information you need to fix your BissellProheat Vacuum Problem.Bissell Proheat Upright Wet/ ... Bissell ProHeat Turbo Deep Cleaner Upright Steam Vacuum
Kenmore canister model 116.25513506 wont turn on. when handle switch is turned to floor. vac motor does not turn on. When switch is turned to carpet, floor nozzle works but vac motor does not. I checked fuse, all o.k. checked continuity for plug, o.k. removed wires for bag full switch...motor wont run. I wired motor directly power cord...motor runs. Thinking it must be the circuit board, how do I bypass it or test it?
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I live in Mexico and have a Electrolux Easy Box Vacuum...I am looking for a hard floor brush that will fit the hose as my old Sears brushes are a little too small.This model is bagless and may only be sold here,but I do not care for the floor/rug brush combo brush as it does not clean tile floors very well.I would order and have a friend in the states bring to me.Thank you,Linda Staton Cozumel Mexico
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I have a Kenmore quick clean model 116.36724500 and the belt popped off so we took the bottom off and put the belt back on, but now cannot get the bottom floor plate back on! Please help! :( I have no
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I have a Kenmore central vacuum cleaner model number c107 34601. We have emptied the bucket and shaken the filter out to clean it. There is a filter that is filthy so we shook it out into a bag but the cleaner still seems to not have great suction. I notice there is a similar cap to the outlets I plug the central vac hose into on the unit itself that doesn't power the nozzle when used. 1 - what is this for? 2 - Should I somehow remove the entire filter and if so - can you tell me step by step ho
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Hi.My model 116 36933502 only works as suction hose. When I use the bottom, a loud "flapping" noise and no suction. Everything is clean. Seems like a broken diphragm or filter? Sears Kenmore Progressive Bagless Intelliclean 5 years. Thanks Kate
... Kenmore Progressive Bagless Upright with Inteli-Clean SystemVacuum
Looking for manual for Sears Kenmore Model 100 85802 Heavy Duty Floor Finishing Machine. Want to get specs. to order brushes and felt pads.
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SEARS KENMORE CANISTER VACCUM, Model No. 107-23050, Volts 120AC, Type AV, Hertz 60, Amps 11: This is a small model vaccum with an on/off switch on the canister. The on/off switch has gone and the vaccum can only be used by plugging and unplugging it. I am looking for the replacement on/off switch part but Sears Kenmore has no listing for this vaccum or parts. I can't recall just how long ago it was purchased but could be 10 years (or more). As this model is perfect for the application neede
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I have a new Euro-Pro shark model S3101. Used it one time and while I was doing my tile floor in my kitchen I reached under a cabnet to clean and hit the floor kick kind of hard and broke the head off of the shark. I have only the T shaped end on the shark now with the cleaning head broken off and looks unrepairable. I did kind of hit the floor kick hard but the plastic broke like glass. Can I put a new head on the remaining piece or is it repairable? thanks Angie
Hi,Here is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it maynot be getting steam to the head...Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop Pro ... Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop - Gray/ Purple Vacuum
Poor suction We bought a model home about 11 years ago and it had the Cental M&S Cyclonic Cleaning system. The suction has steadily been weakening. Now it is almost non-existant. I clean the filter bag in the main unit, but how clean does it need to be. Could there be a clog in the wall lines. If yes, how does one unclogg them. Thank you. I liked the system and would hate to just give up on it. Jean
This page has useful tips for unclogging a central vac. https://www.centralvacuumstores.com/cvs/trouble_help.php ... M&S Systems FX-3000 Bagged Central System Vacuum
Kenmore quick clean vacuum model 116.34720401
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Kenmore quick clean model 116.34720401
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Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum with Inteli-Clean System
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Bissell proheat 2X, model 8960. The shampoo tank does not seem to work, all I get is the water when cleaning. Also the first time I used my shampoer one of the belts broke. This is the 2nd cleaner I have bought. Was hoping this one would last longer. Cleaning this model is a real pain, surely there is a better why.
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Kenmore Model 116.33922 upright - I need a hose unit - Part # KC84PCDBZV07 - Sears parts told me it was not available to contact the Manufacturer - Kenmore (per them) - Their site sends me to Sears Parts! Where can I find this part?
... Kenmore 31913 Progressive Direct Drive Bagged Upright Vacuum
Which Kenmore vacuum cleaners are made by Panasonic? Are all of their direct drive machines made by Panasonic? We have a blue Hoover Windtunnel with the dirt sensor. It cleans well, but it is unbelievably noisy. I wondered if something was out of place and the brushes were hitting, but everything looks normal. We bought Kenmore models 36722 and 36724 and love them. I believe they were made by Panasonic. Our Kirby sits in the basement. Much heavier. These are quiet and clean well. I would like an
Some Kenmore vacuums are made by Panasonic, some are made by Hoover or Eureka or even Sebo. I would go to a Panasonic dealer for that kind of machine instead of trying to go by the Kenmore brand. Sears has a hard time with service. A good Vacuum C ... Kenmore 31913 Progressive Direct Drive Bagged Upright Vacuum
The heated solutions only sprays out to the floor in a 3 inch area. It takes a long time to clean the floor with only 3 inches available. Are there some nozzles somewhere on the machine that I need to clear out? If so, how do I access the nozzles?
There are two nozzles (either red or white) on the unit located behind brush. Use an old toothbrush to clean them off and that should resolve the spray issue. ... Bissell 1699 ProHeat Clear View Upright Steam Vacuum
Hello, I have the same model. And though it is three years old, starting from the last month, it does not clean anything anymore. Cannot even pick up one single thing from the floor. Every dirt gets stuck in the hose. I cleaned the hose and cleaned the filters but it still does not pick anything up. Is three years its normal lifetime or do I have the change the filters, instead of cleaning them? Thanks.
I know bissell vacuums are very cheap but they should last more than 3 years. there should be two parts to the dirt cup. remove the dirt cup and above it there should be a round plastic part. unscrew it and check that filter. ... Bissell 6594 PowerForce Bagless Upright Vacuum
I have Hoover Floormate Model H3004. The machine will no longer dispense the cleaning fluid due to the trigger assembly not engaging properly with the inlet/outlet on the Clean Water Solution Tank. I have checked and made sure the tank was seated properly.
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The foot pedal on my Kenmore upright vacuum cleaner has broken three times. The vacuum model number is 116.33923 and the Sear's part number is 8174906. Does Sears make this part in metal instead of plastic? It is becoming expensive to keep replacing this piece when it costs around $20 each time (including shipping) Thank you for your time. Jerry DeWulf
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I just bought a good Sears Kenmore Progressive 300 upright vacuum (116.38812891) today at a garage sale for five bucks. I left my relic Electrolux with the new owners of my former home during a recent relocation. In the interim I bought a Bissel 3750H which I do not care for, and borrowed a Eureka 7685 AU which performs somewhat better. I cleaned up the Kenmore, and though it seems to run well, noticed the drive belt is showing signs of degeneration. I would like to replace it, but was unable t
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We see a lot of Photoshop tutorials on the net, but most of what we come across are tutorials written in a step-by-step manner. In most cases, the instructions are clear-cut and easy to follow, but few would argue against an even more effective kind of tutorial: Video tutorials.
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gluten free lifestyle
This is a place to share suggestions for GF meals. The gluten free diet is a healthy diet when we take advantage of all the options available.
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great bread
OMG! This bread is unbelievable. Light, yet so tasty. I can't find words to describe it. Have to stock up on it. It is so good you don't even have to toast it. Mmmmmm.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Betty Crocker brownies
I actually used the Olivio spread to make these brownies and I did not over bake them. They turned out just right. Chewy yet moist. I added walnuts but not the semi sweet chocolate morsels.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Another chickpea salad
This is the first time I purchased radicchio. I have eaten it before in salads while dining out but I had never used it at home. I think this recipe was from Food Network magazine. You saute 1 cup of fresh parsley in 1/4 cup EVO. You add that to the rinsed chickpeas and radicchio that is cut into wedges. Season with salt, pepper and lemon to taste. The fried parsley adds such a sweet taste. I shared this with a co worker and she loved it. This is actually tomorrows lunch. I feel so healthy and organized.
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Monday, March 1, 2010
escarole and beans
I think that the good in this meal overcomes the bad. You cook the bacon and then crumble it. Then you cook the garlic in the bacon grease, next add the escarole and cook for a few minutes. Add the rinsed beans and season with salt and pepper, heating through. I added dried oregano too. I used white beans one day and pinto beans another. Both were good.
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
These cookies melt in your mouth. They are so delicious I can not believe it. I purchased them at Whole Foods and I want to look for more of their products. Check out their website www.aleia's.com.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Beans, beans, beans
If I had to go on a strict, strict budget, I think I could live on beans and tortillas (of course, I would want salsa and cheese on them). For example, I had a bean salad for lunch and these beans for dinner. I made them last night, so when I came home from getting a manicure, I did not have to do much. I did make my tuna for the next days lunch.
I got on the scale, and sure enough I did gain TWO pounds. Doesn't sound like a lot until you realize that means I ate 7,000 calories that I didn't burn off!
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Same Kind of Different As Me for Kids tells the emotional tale of Denver Moore's life story, made famous in the New York Times bestselling book Same Kind of Different As Me. "I used to spend a lotta time worryin' that I was different from other people...But I found out everybody's different-the same kind of different as me." Little Denver grew up very poor, and he didn't get to go to school. As time passed, Denver decided to hop a train to the big city for a different life. That life was also very difficult, and Denver spent many years as a homeless man. But God was faithful and He showed His love for Denver through two people who were very different from him, and He changed the world through their unlikely friendship. This unique children's book includes Denver's original art, which will be a touching way to talk about the beautiful message. Parents and children alike will be moved by this powerful story and will never forget the unexpected and life-changing things that can happen when we help somebody. "Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody." Previously published as Everybody Can Help Somebody.
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As the skipper of a search and rescue boat for 10 years, he is one of only a handful of members who have hands-on experience in the U.S. Coast Guard. Taylor served in the Coast Guard Reserve from 1971-1984. While serving in the Coast Guard he received the Commandant's Letter of Commendation for fire fighting and a letter of Commendation for saving the life of a crew member.
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There's a saying for people struggling to deal with success, 'that's a good problem to have.'
But North Texas homeowners say no matter how good a problem is, it's still a problem.
Tuesday morning about 50 homeowners boarded a bus to Austin. They went to talk to lawmakers about rising home values which in turn means more property tax they'll have to pay.
"I'm on this crusade to get property taxes adjusted to where they're not so cotton picking, chicken plucking high," Richard Lavender said, a retiree in North Texas who says payments are getting out of control.
Across DFW home values keep going up, especially in Collin County where companies like Toyota and other Fortune 500's have announced plans to move. The news and influx of jobs keeps boosting values higher and higher.
"Well you do lose sleep at night trying to figure this out. Having to choose between fixing your home or paying a tax," Lavender said.
The homeowners headed to Austin to hear more about Senate Bill 2 which addresses property tax concerns. One of the provisions would require cities to have a pubic vote if they bump property tax rates above four percent, the current benchmark is eight percent.
Many city leaders oppose that provision, saying state leaders shouldn't dictate how municipalities run their government. McKinney's Mayor Brian Loughmiller sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to rethink the four percent prevision. Lisa Hermes with McKinney's Chamber of Commerce also says that provision isn't the way to go.
"Well it won't do what this bill says it wants to get done. It would save homeowners a few bucks a month, we're talking the cost of a cup of coffee," Hermes said.
Instead Hermes says the change would cost cities millions. While she agrees tax reform needs to take place she says cities are having to pay for more as state lawmakers pull back funds. She says infrastructure and education require lots of funding that cities have to find a way to pay for themselves.
"What lawmakers really need to do is look at school funding. The school district property tax makes up the majority of the cost and the state now puts the majority of the burden on local ISDs," Hermes said.
Back on the bus homeowners say they don't have all the answers. But they say something has to be done and they're willing to travel to the Capitol to help lawmakers find solutions for North Texas.


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OK, my bracket looks like a World War I French battle plan, but I suppose that's what I get for penciling DePaul in on the play-in game line. Time to root for upsets like the one that occurred last night when #13 Siena beat #4 Vanderbilt 83-62.
On their own floor this season, Vanderbilt was 19-0, averaging 85.1 points and outscoring opponents by 11.7 per game. Away from home, Vandy dropped significantly in every department — a 7-7 record, a 74.4 scoring average and it was actually outscored by 1.2 points per outing. The road jinx struck Vandy again Friday. And now the Commodores are heading home for the season. "We congratulate Siena," Stallings said. "They were the much better team today."
Hmm, 19-0 and 7-7? Seems like it would have made me reconsider my heavy wager in this game. Why can't they write the game recaps before the games happen? Oh well, I'll ponder that question while I watch a highlight reel of Sienna Miller's scenes in Layer Cake. -KD


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yea the mirrors look ACS.......mmmm.......i like the second one......the colour looks goooood :cool:
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but I would go for Hamann or Hagus instead if I'm the owner...
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I like these mirrors for the E46. They are the look alikes of the old m-mirrors.
Yup that's the Hamann mirror i was talking about. They'r manufactured by Hagus. The Hamann and Hagus mirror r exactly the same but the Hagus one is around $300 USD cheaper (retail).
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Probate, Trusts, Wills & Estates - Notice to trust beneficiaries
Probate - Can a trust avoid probate and claims against the estate?
Probate - Right to Enforce Will?
I was a close friend of a woman who just passed away.
I have nothing to gain from her will as I am not an heir, blood relative or named beneficiary. Before she died, she asked me to keep watch on her estate to be sure her wishes were followed as stated in her will and codicil.
Do I have any right to petition the court regarding the Executors lack of due diligence and following the terms of the will?
It depends. If you were given such a power in the will, you may have standing. In the alternative, if there is a beneficiary whom you are trying to protect, they need to assert their own rights. If it is a charity, then you could contact the Attorney General's office.
It is generally a good idea to consult with an attorney if the beneficiary is not getting appropriate action from the executor.
Real Estate - Buyer with cold feet
A buyer offered to purchase our property and put down a thousand dollar deposit to bind the offer. The offer was initially rejected based on price. The offer was revised with the new price, accepted signed and initialed by all parties. The inspection resulted in certain issues. These issues were discussed and accommodations agreed to. Our respective attorneys were contacted to do the P&S agreement. One day later the buyers attorney contacted my attorney to tell them that the buyer had decided to back out. Can the buyers back out, what recourse do I have, and should they get their deposit back. The P&S deadline is tomorrow at 12 p.m.
Your attorney will probably recommend that you release the deposit in return for a termination of the accepted Offer to Purchase. You don't want the property "tied up" with this contract while other potential bidders are out there, and the "earnest money" deposit is not worth your time and money to fight over, in general. You could end up losing more than $1,000 in a reduced purchase price just to chase this.
At the end of the day, you want to sell your property without hassle, not be tied up in court.
Real Estate - Problem with Real Estate Broker
My son listed his house for sale in Massachusetts. His real estate agent lowered the asking price without his knowledge by 50,000 dollars. Now he says the real estate agent has harmed him because he can never go back up again because people have seen the lower price. What can he do about it?
In general, actual damage needs to be shown in order to have a viable cause of action. If a Seller can re-list at a higher price, but hasn't done so, it would be difficult to prove damages. Likewise, the length of time that a property was listed at a higher price might influence whether damages could be shown, and whether there was any discussion of the need to lower the price, etcetera.
It is always a good idea to obtain legal representation when selling or buying a valuable asset such as a house. The attorney's fee is not dependent upon closing the transaction, and the attorney's interest is in making sure that the client is protected. Because of the compensation arrangement for brokers, there is implicit pressure in "closing the deal." Sometimes the client's interests do not align with a particular deal, and the attorney is there to advise the client of the risks.
That said, he has some grounds for either obtaining concessions from the real estate agent, or discharging them for cause.
Probate - Illiquid Estate and Credit Card Debts
Credit Card Debt of Deceased Person My father passed away recently and his only asset in the estate is his house which is valued at approximately $300K with no mortgage. My mothe passed away previously. He has two credit cards with each having approximately $3K balance for a total of $6K more or less. I have heard over and over that the estate will have to pay the debt but if a credit card company has a balance of $3K can they force the sale of the house? To further complicate the matter, my grandmother still resides in the house and has a life estate so wouldn't that block the credit card company from forcing a sale? It seems like a lot of work for a credit card company to get $3K.
Because probate laws with respect to illiquid or insolvent estates can be quite technical, you are well-advised to contact an experienced probate attorney.
There are steps which can be taken to "force the hand" of any creditors, in some cases resulting in offers to settle for much less than the claimed amount. In addition, there are short statutes of limitations and bar dates which have to be met by creditors after notice in the context of probate of an estate.
As other answers have mentioned, the exact outcome will depend upon specific facts of a given case, including whether a life estate arises from an inter vivos transfer (gift or sale during the lifetime of the original owner) or by specific devise in a will. While a "remainder interest" does not give anyone right to present possession during the lifetime of a life tenant, (subject to certain exceptions), that interest can be affected by how it was created.
An experienced probate attorney can help you sort out the issues.
Probate - License to Sell Question
Is a License to Sell necessary if there is an Adminstratrix appointed?
Generally, title to real estate "passes" to the intestate heirs (or devisees under the will) at the time of death, subject to a right in the fiduciary to reach the value of the real estate under certain circumstances (e.g. debts and estate expenses exceed other assets).
To the extent that all the beneficiaries and the fiduciary (e.g., administratrix) join in a deed, there is less of an issue from the buyer's perspective. However, a fiduciary is often protected by the nature of a License to Sell from later claims by creditors or beneficiaries that a sufficient price was not obtained for the real estate.
Probate, Trusts, Wills & Estates - Notice to trust beneficiaries
My dads will left money to a trust which includes several charities as beneficiaries. When do I notify the charities that they are beneficiaries? Is there a rule about this?
If you are dealing with a pourover will and trust with charitable beneficiaries, it would be a good idea to speak with a probate attorney. Generally, there are obligations to give notice to beneficiaries, including charitable beneficiaries, along with the Attorney General for bequests to charities at the time the "Order of Notice" issues.If you plan to "go it alone," you should talk to the probate clerk at the probate court where the will will be filed (which depends upon where the decedent was living (domiciled) at the time of death.)Attorney's fees and accountants fees are expenses of the estate and deductible from assets before payment of bequests, and wise counsel can protect an executor or trustee from misteps resulting in personal liability.
Business Law - Non compete for subcontractor
Ive been asked to sign a noncompete agreement as a contractor for another company that is doing work for the state. Will this prevent me from working for any department or agency of the state, or just the particular agency Im slated to work for?
Two aspects to consider: (as a general proposition, since each case turns on specific facts that probably shouldn't be published to a public forum): a.) specify in the contract what division of a company or state body to which it should apply; b.) the "employer" (general contractor) is limited in the scope of what they can reasonably require in a noncompete to protectable interests- it can't be used as a general restraint of trade - they can protect their confidential information and good will, but venturing beyond puts the agreement at risk of being unenforceable. With a true independent contractor relationship, there would be more leeway with the gc (because the relationship isn't quite the same - an IC can go elsewhere for work- treated more as an equal), so a more restrictive agreement might pass muster.
Probate - When can I receive my inheritance?
How long will it take me to get my inheritance after someone dies?
It depends upon the nature of the gift, and whether it is a specific bequest or a portion of the residue (i.e., part of what's "left over" after all specific gifts, or a specific gift of money or property.)
Generally, if there are sufficient assets in the estate, specific gifts are paid first, and distributions of the residue may be made in phases.
If there are any pending suits or claims, or an estate tax return which has not been finally accepted, the executor may hold the estate open longer, and hold a reserve against additional taxes until the estate tax return is accepted.
If you havent asked the executor when you might receive the final amount, it might make sense for you to do so. Ultimately, the executor will likely need to file his accounts, showing final distribution of all assets of the estate after payment of all debts, administration expenses, taxes, etcetera. If he is unresponsive in regard to your distribution, you can demand that he file his accounts.
If you would like assistance, please feel free to contact my office to arrange a conference.
Probate - Can a trust avoid probate and claims against the estate?
A parent had his assets transferred into a trust. We thought this would allow us to avoid probate and paying any claims of creditors. Now the attorney tells us that he has to wait until a year passes before making any distributions. Doesnt the trust avoid probate and claims against the estate?
If you feel uneasy about the information received from the attorney/trustee, you certainly can engage your own attorney. However, it might make sense to simply ask why his advice has changed.
Depending upon liquidity of an estate, and the expected taxes, administration expenses, and debts of the decedent, and how well the decedent's financial affairs are known by the fiduciaries, it is sometimes possible to make an early distribution. In other situations, where information is imperfect, prudence frequently dictates holding off on distribution until no more claims can be brought, and any amounts for income taxes or estate taxes have been determined.
The trust can avoid probate, but there are limitations with respect to avoidance of creditors, depending upon particular circumstances. Likewise for estate and income taxes.
The style of attorneys varies. Some are very forthcoming with information, and excel in keeping their clients informed, whether or not they ask. Others take their cue from the clients, and provide information only when the client inquires or when the attorney determines that the client needs to know specific information. However, the client is always free to ask and should ask if he doesn't understand what is going on. I.e., don't write off the attorney until you ask the questions that are bothering you, and see what the answers are.
Real Estate - Boundary Line Dispute
Several years ago we had a boundary line dispute with our neighbor.
The dispute was over a stone wall that we sort of share. At the time, they wanted to knock it down but we felt it was there for a reason. It is the defining property line.
Now, the neighbors had a surveyor out at their property to survey yet again (we had a reputable survey done several years ago). We believe they are interested in putting in a pool. We don't mind if they do but we want to make sure that we are not under any obligation legally to let them use our land in order to do so.
You mentioned that you had a survey done previously - I assume that it covers the boundary line in question. There should be permanent survey marks placed, if not previously there. Is there any issue about the boundary?
It does make sense to simply ask them "what's up?" They can't use your land, and you could have them move anything placed upon your land without your permission by them (or their contractors), but it is better to avoid the dispute in the first place.
If they indicated that they are going ahead contrary to what the facts and your wishes are, you should hire an attorney.
You may also wish to see our website www.wellesleyestateplanning.com for additional information concerning estate planning.
The American Bar Association Estate Planning & Probate Section has a FAQ.


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|Vincent Audio Gives Hybrid Tube Amp and Preamp a Boost
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The SP-331 MK is based on the Class AB amplifier, but it's now a Class A/AB amp. Its output stage operates in Class A mode for signals under 10 Watts, from there it kicks up to AB for a total output of 150 Watts at 8 Ohms. Vincent says that this helps reveal subtle detail in music that's otherwise hard to produce.
The SA-31 MK preamp is also newly configured for Class A operation. Vincent has added a pair of 6N16 vacuum tubes to the new output stage. The new model also ups the inputs from four to six and includes a wireless remote control. Both the SA-31 MK ($2,199) and SP-331 MK ($1,399) are available now in silver and black finishes.


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Pompey keep up 100% record
Ashburton Grove
Well a hammering was predicted, a hammering was dealt out, but bizarrely enough this was Pompey's best display of the season.
Paul Hart stunned everyone by going with Kanu up front, flanked by Utaka and Piquionne, Vanden Borre slipped to the bench, Diop was at home nursing his hamstring.
The game started ok for Pompey, Arsenal were predictably enjoying the lions share of possesion, Wilson and Belhadj making timely interceptions early on, with Piquionne squirting in a shot at the other end.
On 18 minutes the inevitable happened, Eduardo ghosted past Wilson and squared for Diaby who smashed home.
Pompey suddenly looked all at sea, and Diaby got another straight after, a quick counter and Eboue rolled another over to Diaby who had the easy task of tapping home. Almost straight away again and it should of been 3, Arshavin crossing right across goal with no contact, then Fabregas spurning an opportunity to shoot.
James denied Van Persie in quick succession, and all of a sudden Pompey were back in it with their first goal of the season.
Belhadj lofted one in and Kaboul rose above a flat-footed Almunia to nod home, Pompey had a lifeline.
On half-time James excelled again, blocking out Van Persie once more in a one man mission to deny the Dutchman.
Second half and Pompey's tormentor-in-chief Fabregas was off, and so should of been Gallas, Utaka completely out stripped him and Gallas clipped him, but predictably away from home the ref waved play on and the linesman looked to the skies is if nothing had happened, definite free-kick and last man should of walked.
Gallas then took his outrageous luck to new levels, within a couple of minutes he found himself at the other end, the ball hit his foot richocheted up to his face and in off the post, I'm sure Paul Hart could be heard to say 'that Frenchman should not be on the pitch'
3-1 it was and Pompey were deflated, Piquionne got away from Clichy but dithered and had the ball whipped off of his foot when he should really of scored.
70 minutes and Ramsey got another, he found himself goalside when Pompey appealed for offside, he cooly slotted past a distraught James.
A few minutes later and the sight all Pompey fans dreaded, David James went off with a muscle injury and Begovic replaced him, hopefully it is no more than a recurrence of his injury against Rangers. Utaka had another good chance to pull Pompey closer, but sliced wide when he should of very least tested Almunia.
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California Downtown Association's membership is diverse, representing hundreds of small business and property owners on main streets and in the historic downtowns and business districts in rural communities of the central valley, the foothills of the Sierras, the beach communities along the northern and southern coasts, as well as the downtowns and revitalized districts located in the heart of California's urban centers.
Thirty five percent of California Downtown Association members are the executive directors and managers of BID's, property and business improvement districts (PBIDs) and voluntary merchant associations. These organizations range from small, shoestring organizations sustained by dedicated volunteers to million dollar organizations charting the way for emerging 24/7 urban centers. While these organizations vary in size and funding, their missions are similar: To provide support to the business and property owners whose livelihoods depend on safe, clean and visitor-friendly environments.
Another 35 percent of California Downtown Association members are economic and community development directors and staff, as well as managers of cities throughout the state. Cities throughout California are engaged in community development efforts that are reinventing downtowns to accommodate high-density live/work economies. California Downtown Association members share the best practices and innovations that are benefiting the lives of all who live, shop and seek entertainment in downtowns.
The balance of California Downtown Association membership is comprised of consultants and vendors whose companies provide services such as streetscape improvements, BID formation and management, urban planning, marketing, branding and other supporting industries.
Together, California Downtown Association members are a strong network of professionals whose work is shaping the future of our downtowns and community business districts.


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Orlando's Top 5 Attractions
See Orlando's top 5 attractions.
Walt Disney World
If you've only got a day and want to steep yourself in vintage Disney, visit the Magic Kingdom. That's where you'll find Cinderella Castle, It's a Small World and the Haunted Mansion -- the classics.
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival runs from late September through mid-November, and if you're into thrill rides make sure to hit the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios. That said, don't try to see everything -- it's impossible. Pick a few must-do attractions and take everything slowly. It's the details that make Walt Disney World a magical place.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Muggles who can sneak away to this immersive world can soar above Hogwarts and visit Dumbledore's office on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. A pair of coasters -- Dragon Challenge and Flight of the Hippogriff -- satisfy thrill-seekers, while fans can also line up for a chance to have a wand choose them at Ollivanders.
Tuck into some fish and chips, a Cornish pasty or shepherd's pie at the Three Broomsticks, and grab some pumpkin juice at the adjacent Hog's Head Pub. Islands of Adventure is also home to some of the best and most thrilling theme park rides in Orlando.
The Kraken and Manta roller coasters dangle and fly guests over the park, but it's the live shows that put this park on the map. Get personal with penguins, sharks, dolphins, flamingos and pelicans, among others. Splurge a bit and spend the day at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove park, where you'll have the chance to swim, touch and play with bottlenose dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish and stingrays
Dramatic colors and towers created from Legos greet guests at the appropriately named "The Beginning," where you'll find the park entry and guest services. From there, choose from 10 themed areas, built around everything from pirates to medieval castles. Legoland is about 40 minutes south of Orlando in Winter Garden on the site of the old Cypress Gardens.
Gatorland also has the world's largest collection of white alligators, several of which are rather on the giant size. And if you're not careful, a little education can also be squeezed in. Gatorland is a 15- to 20-minute drive from the International Drive area.
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Sweetriot is a company that considers all products they create. Chocolate products should be healthy, good for the world, natural and fairly traded. Sweetriot worked very hard to find a partner in South America with a strong track record of social responsibility and commitment to fair trade.
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Over the years I have slowly given up any sort of faith I had -- I was raised Christian but quickly felt a disconnect with that. For a long time I was quite spiritual and had a more Buddhist sensibility. But over the last 8 years I have embraced atheism and it feels most honest to me. I have tried and tried inside myself to find some "higher being" but that being never has responded (I don't mean has not followed my commands, I mean...responded in any way with a feeling or anything else).
In my gut it makes no sense that any higher being could be in charge and be all powerful but allow so much cruelty to happen to the innocent in this world.
But, it's hard to find comfort in life as a 100% secularist. I am thinking of joining a Universalist church which embraces atheists...Ha!
Anyone else out there like me?
My experiences with IF have made it clear that the "feelings" and senses we get that there may be someone else in charge or that anything happens for any reason at all is pretty bogus.
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Yes, I began my journey back to faith at a UUC. (kids ment)
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Barging over from other board
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My mom= Catholic, my dad = Muslim, me= tbd?
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Same here (children ment)
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Grrr, can't edit cause I didn't log in first
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You articulated all my feelings so well (please don't read if you are religious)
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The funny thing is, I prefer being around religious people
- BBG on Apr 27, 2012
I still believe we can all get along! :)
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- Hudson on Apr 27, 2012
A safer word to use
- BBG on Apr 27, 2012
Agnostic vs Athiest
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Oh Emily, I know!
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GAH! Hate when I don't log in and then can't edit
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I love Unitarian!
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Perhaps God Works through people
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Secular humanism and Unitarian Universalists
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Just thought I'd add... (child ment)
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In a speech addressing the 1925 Lions Club International Convention the famous blind and deaf humanitarian Helen Keller, urged our organization to become the "Knights of the Blind" - and while we still follow that famous mandate, the Mount Airy Lions Club finds itself being involved in nearly every aspect of providing service to the residents of this community. For example this club maintains a very large inventory of electric hospital beds, wheel chairs, walkers, crutches, potty chairs and other sickroom equipment that we will loan out free of charge to anyone who needs it who resides in our area.
We collect thousands of pairs of used eyeglasses which are recycled to those who need them in poor and developing third world countries, while here in Mt. Airy we provide free eye exams and eyeglasses to those who can not afford them. The same goes for our hearing program for the needy. We also support the Lions Leader Dog program and the Lions Vision Research Foundation at the world famous Wilmer Eye Clinic located in the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Every year we offer scholarships to graduation senior from local high schools and we support our youth through contributions given to local little league programs, football, soccer and lacrosse teams in our local sports leagues. We help sponsor a boy scout troop, support the youth in the local Civil Air Patrol squadron and we support our senior citizen programs plus many more community programs too numerous to list.
For more history click here: Lions Clubs International
The Mount Airy Lions Club is part of a larger Lions District known as District 22W which is comprised of clubs from Carroll, Frederick, Washington, Alleghany and Garrett Counties in the State of Maryland.
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William Wayne Jones III, a Tennessee State freshman defensive back collapsed and died during practice yesterday. Jones, a defensive back "passed out and became unresponsive" during an evening practice on Wednesday. From News Channel 5.com:
"This is a very tragic day for our entire Tennessee State University community and we are devastated by the sudden passing of this young man," said Teresa Phillips, TSU Athletics Director. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time. Our University and our football team are hurting as we feel the loss of one of our own. As a team and a family we will grieve alongside the family and do everything we can to help support them through this very difficult time."
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Volunteers Provide Free Help With State's Homeowner and Renter Assistance Forms
Trained volunteers are in a neighborhood near you to provide free help with answering questions and completing claim forms for the state's Homeowner and Renter Assistance (HRA) program, according to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB).
"Hundreds of volunteers are spending thousands of hours this filing season to assist those who need help with completing their claim forms," said State Controller and chair of the Franchise Tax Board Kathleen Connell. "I want to thank this dedicated group for the valuable contributions they are making to our communities," Connell said.
The volunteer assistance program will provide free claims help between July 1 through October 15. Budget constraints will prevent staff at FTB field offices from filling out claim forms so the FTB is relying on the state's network of volunteers more than ever this year. To locate the nearest volunteer site, visit FTB's Website at www.ftb.ca.gov, or call FTB at (800) 338-0505, your local Senior Citizens Information and Referral Service, or your state legislator's office.
The Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program provides a once-a-year payment from the state to qualified homeowners and renters based on property taxes directly paid by homeowners and indirectly paid by renters. For the 2002 claim year, qualified homeowners can receive a payment of up to $472.60, while renters can get up to $347.50. The FTB mailed booklets in mid-June to prior claimants. People new to the program can get the forms and instructions from the FTB's Website or by calling the FTB.
In addition to having paid property taxes on your home or paying at least $50 in rent during 2001, eligible claimants must have had a household income of $37,119 or less, or gross income of $67,490 or less, and have been at least 62 years of age or blind or disabled, regardless of age, on December 31, 2001.
The FTB encourages qualified claimants to file by October 15. Claimants may file their 2002 claim as late as June 30, 2003, but it will take a lot longer to get a check after October 15. After October, the FTB gets busy with income tax filing.
Last year this program attracted nearly 750,000 people and paid out more than $180 million in payments.
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Marriage can be one of life's most fulfilling relationships. Or not. Why do so many couples struggle to have a rewarding relationship? One common situation that creates problems in marriages is when the partners are playing "parent" and "child" roles rather than acting as coequal adults. I see this a lot.
Here's a typical example: Bob complains that his wife, Sue, is nagging, overbearing and controlling. He says, "She won't leave me alone doc. She's always on me about something I've got to do and micromanaging me the entire time." Meanwhile Sue says, "Of course I do! If I didn't push, nothing would get done around here. Bob's just not responsible." Strike any chords?
Essentially, Sue is playing the role of "parent" spouse to Bob's "child" spouse. Just as a parent naturally is in charge of a small child, Sue is trying to be in control of Bob. Similar to how children react to overbearing parents, Bob has reacted by becoming defensive, avoidant, and passive-aggressive. In this parent-child dynamic both partners are seeking to control the other. This invariably results in an unhappy relationship.
Why does this happen? How do partners fall into these dysfunctional patterns? Some find that the parent role provides a sense of meaning and purpose. Others feel compelled to "rescue" or become a caretaker for their partner wanting to replace the parenting they themselves didn't receive as a child. Most people who assume the parent position are well intentioned but, sadly, the results are not favorable.
Individuals may assume the child role as a result of emotional immaturity. I find this to be especially common among those intellectually gifted. In general, people tend to cultivate their strengths while neglecting their weaknesses; so emotional expression and sensitivity can remain underdeveloped. Their real parents may have unwittingly encouraged this by over-rewarding academic success and undervaluing relationships in childhood. The resulting child-like irresponsibility and emotional unawareness are then carried into marriage.
Basically a parent-child marriage is defined by the inequality of the partners. In order for a relationship to thrive, partners must be just that - partners! Both must work at sharing equally in the burdens and success of the relationship. Typically both spouses must change to be respectful, supportive, and flexible in their relationship with one another. Neither is a "parent" or "child" to the other. Instead both are adults.
Being an emotionally mature adult requires compromise, sacrifice, forgiveness and honesty. Adult partners accept each other's individuality, and lead balanced lives, as individuals and as a couple. In other words, healthy couples are neither consumed in each other's world nor totally separate, but rather have both connectedness and independence; they are interdependent.
So how do you get there? It takes work. Most of my clients have to unlearn some harmful behavioral patterns and grow in their emotional intelligence. Therapy or counseling is partly about helping clients to focus - focusing on a healthy marriage and on the present instead of the past or future. It's also, in large part, about learning new skills. Improving conflict resolution skills - being assertive, validating feelings, active listening and taking responsibility for oneself - is often at the heart of how I help couples come together.
Marriage can be one of life's most fulfilling relationships. Or not. It's up to you. Take responsibility for yourself. Learn and grow. Become an emotionally mature adult and watch your marriage blossom.
Author Dr. Tony Ferretti is a licensed psychologist specializing in helping clients to recognize the addictive nature of power, control, and success. In his new book, Change Your Life, Not Your Wife: Marriage Saving Advice For Success-Driven People, Dr. Ferretti brings insights from his unique clinical experience to the general public. A gifted communicator, Dr. Ferretti has been a guest on Dr. Phil and numerous talk radio shows nationwide. He's also hosted his own show, Talk to Tony, a popular weekly call-in radio series on psychological topics.


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Inside the Secretive R&D Lab Behind the Amazon PhoneBy
Disclosure: Brad Stone is author of The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon. The book is published by Little, Brown & Co., a division of the Hachette Book Group, which is currently involved in a contract dispute with Amazon that is affecting the availability of The Everything Store and other Hachette books on the Amazon website.
On Wednesday, Amazon will release a smartphone. It's a huge bet for the online retailer and, in the moment, a nice vindication for the product managers and hardware hackers at Lab126, Amazon's secretive Silicon Valley hardware division.
More than 1,600 people claim Lab126 as their employer on the professional networking site LinkedIn. Just a few months ago, Amazon investors might reasonably have demanded to know what those expensive engineers and product managers—and many others working on device hardware and software from Amazon's offices in Seattle and in Cambridge, Mass.—were actually doing.
But this is turning out to be a big year for Lab126. Amazon released its Fire TV set-top box in April, to good reviews and endless promotion on the Amazon home page. Around the same time the company started quietly distributing the wand-like Amazon Dash, which lets users of its AmazonFresh grocery service scan barcodes of everyday items and add them to their online shopping lists. Tomorrow's announcement—and refreshes to the e-reader and tablets that are no doubt coming later this year—will make this the most productive year for Lab126 since Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos established the group to pursue a digital reading device back in 2004.
Many Amazon watchers struggle to explain just why the online retailer and cloud services provider is in the risky business of making hardware in the first place. That's the wrong question to ask. Lab126 is in the business of asking: Why the heck not? Fueled by his pride in Amazon's inventiveness and his stubborn refusal to cede even an inch of the tech landscape to other companies, Bezos provides much of the motivation at Lab126, pushing it to develop mainstream hardware devices, as well as a variety of so-called "science projects," many of which have yet to see the light of day.
One group at Lab126, for example, is working on a device that projects a computer image onto any surface. A second is developing a wireless speaker that responds to voice commands. Apparently there are many more. Lab 126 insiders whisper about a credit-card reading device similar to Square, which could help propel Amazon's fledgling payments business, plus a remarkably thin upcoming version of the Kindle Paperwhite, code-named Ice Wine.
The smartphone project has been one of the longest in development at Lab126. Interviews with multiple Lab126 employees over the course of many months—all conducted with promises of anonymity because Amazon fiercely guards such information—suggest that the phone project was started as far back as 2009. One of the inspirations was this famous video by hacker Johnny Chung Lee, now an employee of Google, who demonstrated that by reversing the position of sensors on the Nintendo Wii, you could create a display that tracked people's heads and presented images that moved along with their vantage points. It effectively created a 3D display without the need for special glasses.
The Amazon smartphone took off from there. It was at one point code-named Tyto, after a genus of owl. The project was accompanied inside Lab126 by a lower-cost smartphone design without the 3D effect, code-named Otus, for another owl genus. That Amazon would name its smartphone projects after birds of prey may not come as a surprise to anyone who's paid attention to the company over the years.
The development of Tyto, however, was bedeviled by technical and organizational challenges, including getting the right cameras to produce a stable 3D effect and controlling the cost of the handset—as well as figuring out just why smartphone owners would need such a feature in the first place. (It won't be clear until the phone actually goes on sale whether Amazon has actually figured that one out.) Lab126 employees say the phone group was reorganized several times. Leadership changed, and turnover was high. Bezos himself spent part of last summer with Lab126, which may have sped things along and instigated the current flood of hardware roll-outs.
The smartphone project ultimately ended up with the code name Duke. As other sites have documented, in addition to the standard front-facing and rear-facing cameras, the new phone will have four infrared cameras which track a user's gaze by flashing light off his or her pupils, allowing the image to move with the user and creating the 3D effect. A gesture-control feature will allow owners to operate the phone and play games without having to touch the screen.
Amazon teasingly hinted at all this in a video accompanying its event invitation. The clip showed the phone's users waving their heads and swaying from side to side, suggesting that identifying Amazon phone owners on the subway could become an entertaining pastime.
First, though, Bezos must persuade practical-minded customers that this feature is appealing. That challenge may have contributed to the phone's long gestation. A decade ago, Bezos delayed the roll-out of the original Kindle e-reader until he felt the catalog of available e-books was robust enough. Now he must ensure that smartphone buyers will have enough apps to choose from in the Amazon Appstore. This week the company heralded that over 240,000 apps and games were available on its devices. Amazon will also need a stable of services that take advantage of Duke's 3D effects.
It also remains to be seen whether Amazon can get creative with the phone's price and data plan. According to the Wall Street Journal, AT&T will be the only carrier that can sell it; that partnership may defray some of the costs of the phone's unique apps. Amazon may also sell the device directly to customers on its website at close to cost. Such a strategy has worked extremely well for Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi.
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Myths Debunked: You were wrong all this while about ERP Security
Today, implementing ERP Software is very crucial to any company. A business application, big or small helps the company grow and become a first choice for customers. One of the important points to be considered while selecting an ERP software is – ERP Security. It is also one of the most overlooked aspect while selecting a software. Most reasons are due to myths shrouding around the whole concept of ERP Security. Let us look into some of them to understand and debunk myths about ERP security.
Myths debunked about ERP Security:
1. ERP Security comes with the package –
To an extent, that is true. An ERP vendor does include ERP security in the package with the software but that is default and uniform to all the packages that every other company has purchased. For some companies dealing with critical information like defense, aviation, pharma, etc. security of their data becomes most important and needs to be a priority for the company to focus on data security in their ERP software or get an additional security layer built around the current one. Even though if the company is not of that stature, it still does have data – finances, customer's research, which needs to be secured. Hence, ERP security should be a priority for any company.
2. ERP is not prone to hacking –
This is one common misconception in organizations who are looking to implement ERP software in their premises, give little or no attention to ERP Security thinking that since the software will be used internally, with little or no access from cloud, they are secure from hackers and hence, even the basic or default ERP security will do. Well, this is not fully true. Even if the system is not connected to the internet, it is still not safe from hackers. One faulty USB, attaching of Trojan document from the user's system, etc. can lead to failure of ERP system in the advent of no proper security. Today, with Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 bringing revolution in industries across verticals, we cannot say that ERP systems are completely exclusive or closed.
3. Lack of Interest in Updating ERP System –
Updates to ERP systems bring in a lot of work on the side of company – seeing that proper backups have been taken, testing the new patch, bug fixing, training, etc. Hence, when it comes to upgrading the ERP security system, a company is very reluctant since it will involve a lot of work on the company's part. There is a very valid fear that the update may harm the otherwise working system or bring in more unnecessary changes. We need to understand that the technology is changing very frequently and even the ERP system needs to be updated regularly to fight the problems raised by the changes in the technology.
4. Security Policies and Administration –
ERP Security for many organizations is still looked on as an expense and that they would need a dedicated resource for maintaining security and updates. While this is not completely true, it will be beneficial for the company to establish a standard security policies and administration in their company. There are many standards regarding ERP security policies available in the international business scenario which the company can take references from. Security policies once set can help the company keep a tab on the updates, backups and storage of all the data either on Cloud or on – premise.
5. Security for the ERP got from a different vendor –
Today where so many apps and plugins are available, the company might think that it can get ERP security features plugged in from a different vendor. This is not advisable since the ERP vendor who is offering the primary software has the source code and the knowledge of the software itself. From a legal perspective, it is not advisable since the ERP vendor can press charges for sharing of the code to another vendor. It is better to discuss the security features along with the other modules and commercials in the beginning itself to avoid any problems for the company. To know more about ERP security and how can you keep your data secure, SMS SAGE to 56767 or write to Sage Software Solutions Pvt Ltd at email@example.com


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A local link to Scouts' 'perversion' list
Schenectady leader, in prison for unrelated sex crimes, quietly banned
Updated 6:32 am, Monday, January 7, 2013
Karl Alberga was a leader in Schenectady's Boy Scout Troop 357 when he was allegedly caught naked in his apartment with a 14-year-old scout.
The Scouts quietly banned Alberga, 19 at the time of the alleged incident in 1989, and he was not arrested at the time. It's not clear if local Scouting officials, including Alberga's father, ever notified police, but years later Alberga was charged with sex crimes stemming from at least two other incidents unrelated to Scouting and is now serving time in a state prison.
Alberga's dark history in Scouting was just one of the new revelations contained in batch of court documents released at the end of December as part of an ongoing Los Angeles Times investigation. The documents are part of the Boy Scouts' so-called "perversion files," records the organization used for the last century to keep employees and volunteers accused of child sexual abuse out of its ranks. Late last month, the Los Angeles Times posted a complete database of the files, which include information on more than two dozen leaders from Capital Region Scout troops. Some have complete case files, and others are merely the name of a troop and the year an alleged sexual abuse incident happened.
In addition to the Alberga case, the files show for the first time that a local Scout executive was forced to resign after multiple boys accused him of unwanted groping and photographing them while they were in the shower in the 1980s. Another Scouting executive expressed relief that the arrest of a scoutmaster did not result in much media attention.
Since news organizations began publishing the files, former Scout leaders named in them have resigned from their jobs and some have been charged with crimes.
The national Scouting organization has come under considerable criticism, and admitted that it kept some of the files from law enforcement agencies and that many of the adults accused of molesting and raping boys were never prosecuted.
The files were shown as part of a 2010 civil suit in Oregon and were released after the Oregon Supreme Court ruled they should be made public. The files, posted online by The Los Angeles Times, show more than two dozen local cases that stretch from 1969 to 2004. Rich Stockton, chief executive officer for the Twin Rivers Council, which covers 13 counties including the entire Capital Region, has said that the organization transformed itself in recent years to ensure that such incidents never happen again. He said rules now prevent one-on-one contact between adults and children, include a ban on sleeping together and require separate showers at camp.
As for former Schenectady Troop 357 leader Alberga, after being kicked out of the Scouts he racked up a history of sexual abuse. In 2004, Alberga was convicted of sexual abuse and is in state prison for a child pornography conviction in 2010.
Boy Scout troops in New York have an uneven record of reporting alleged sexual abuse. In some cases, Scout leaders who sexually abused children were quietly dismissed from Scouting and nothing was reported to the authorities.
The former Scout leader accused of groping and photographing boys age 16 to 19 naked against their will was a district executive from Cohoes. He was 32 in 1986, when he was accused of grabbing boys in the bunks at camp and openly watching them shower.
The man, whom the Times Union is not naming because he was never charged with any crime, immediately resigned from his $15,500-a-year job when confronted with the allegations. He still lives in the region and has a Facebook page on which he "likes" a number of local Scouting organizations. The man did not return phone calls or emails seeking comment. On a form letter used to document the abuse, Scout executives described him as "very outgoing" and "interested in Scouting."
That form letter included a resolution box, where many cases were simply marked "internal" because authorities were never notified. Of the case files on local men, most were created after a man was arrested for sex crimes — sometimes involving Scouts — to ensure he could never register as a leader in another troop. In at least once case, the cumbersome and ineffective system seems to have worked. A man who applied to become Cubmaster for a Schenectady Cub Scout troop was denied after officials contacted the police department and found he had a history of sexual abuse claims against him.
That seems to be the exception, however. In many cases, based on documents from their files, Boy Scout leaders appeared more concerned with their organization's image than in bringing justice to adults who preyed upon children.
For instance, after a Colonie Scoutmaster pleaded guilty to sodomy with a 15-year-old Scout in the 1980s, an executive with the Governor Clinton Council in Loundonville sent a letter to the national organization in which he let it be known that the organization's reputation had not suffered.
The letter stated: "Scouting has fared rather well with no worse publicity than that appearing in the Schenectady newspaper — no telephone calls from the newspaper, radio, or television stations."
firstname.lastname@example.com • 518-454-5080 • @518Schools. Research Director Sarah Hinman-Ryan contributed to this report.


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A reader writes:
So a friend and I were discussing your last CHM post about being a white southerner and coming to terms with the legacy of slavery/segregation/white supremacy/etc. in the South. And one thing he brought up was what I see as the "Lynyrd Skynyrd Paradox". It seems like (and maybe this is specific to the late 60's and 70's...but I don't think so) there were a group of artists--and people--who co-opted the flag and the confederacy as a part an of anti-city, anti-corporate, pro-environment naturalism.What makes this even more weird is that many of these bands have/had African American members--Lynyrd Skynyrd is the first that comes to mind--but the same is true of the Allman Brothers, and The Band (My favorite Canadian dixie band--with no African American members, but played with Muddy Waters, The Staples Singers, etc.).I would imagine this falls as more of a reflection of the culture at the time as opposed to just a freak occurrence by a handful of misguided bands. My thought is that politics and race issues were much more disconnected at the time--so waving the stars and bars and being progressive weren't exactly mutually exclusive. But to be honest, I don't know.
The political flag of the Confederacy--the so-called "Stars and Bars"--is one thing. The battle flag of the Confederate army, the most militant symbolic form that secession and slavery ever took, is quite another. Under this fiery cross of St. Andrew, the state of Pennsylvania was invaded and free Americans were rounded up and re-enslaved. Under this same cross, it was announced that any Union officer commanding freed-slave soldiers, or any of his men, would be executed if captured. (In other words, war crimes were boasted of in advance.) The 13 stars of the same flag include stars for two states--Kentucky and Missouri--that never did secede, and they thus express a clear ambition to conquer free and independent states.