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Accounting by Wave reviews
door Wave Apps4.4 / 5 871 beoordelingen
Beoordeeld op 3-12-2019
Wonderful accounting software for starting and growing a service business
Geverifieerde reviewer
Opmerkingen: I haven't gone through a tax season with my business yet, but I have been an independent consultant and I anticipate having everything tracked in Wave is going to help me out a lot come April. It's so easy to use and I can focus on my core business rather than spending a lot of time on admin.
Pluspunten: Wave helps me do so much. I can issue invoices, track them (I.e. I can see when a client has viewed it!), and allow clients to make payments directly through the invoice. I can also customize my invoice, which is great. I could do all of this from day 1. I'm a solopreneur and launched my business this summer. I was able to issue professional invoices from day 1 and track my expenses using their receipts app. The other thing I love about Wave is that they are very interested in feedback from their customers. I've had a few interactions with them and it's always been really pleasant. It's also free which helps me out a lot. I do use the credit card payments, which has a fee like any other service would.
Minpunten: Their mobile app could use some work, and I've given them this feedback. The receipts app is great to take pictures really quickly, but I generally have to use the browser to do anything else.
Beoordeeld op 2-9-2019
A Solid Free Small Business Accounting Software
Felix J.
Opmerkingen: It's been a solid piece of cloud accounting software, albeit limited. It's hard to beat the price of it, and I have yet to find a similar but more fully featured one at the price of FREE!
Pluspunten: I use Wave to keep track of my personal finances, from income to spending. In that lens, Wave performs quite well, allowing you to tag transactions that are automatically imported from your bank. It also lets you generate some simple reports such as your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. The interface is simple to use and understand, and I was able to pick it up (coming from an accounting background) in under a few minutes, without having gone through a walkthrough. The included ability to reconcile statements is also quite handy and allows me to verify that all transactions are posted appropriately. The inclusion of receipt tracking and tagging is also quite handy! The best part about Wave is the price! If you don't need features such as invoicing and payroll (some SMB's may find these handy. From a personal perspective, I did not), the accounting software is completely free.
Minpunten: Wave still appears to be in its infancy, although the product has been there for a while. The user interface will frequently be updated (the reconciliation flow changed 3 times since I signed up about 6 months ago), and new features will constantly be added without any notification, often shifting often things around from where you expect them to be. The reports from Wave are also very limited, so don't expect any customizable reports as of 08/2019. You get about 12 reports total, some or all of which may not be very relevant to you, depending on your end goal. These reports are completely canned, system generated, and you do not have the ability to create new reports. This may change in the future, but as it stands, this is the current state of affairs. The receipt tracking feature is definitely handy to have. While Wave will OCR your receipts and tag them to a category, it will actually post an entire transaction to the ledger when you save it down. For those of us with a bank account and credit card linked to auto import transactions, you'll get a duplicate: one from the CC, and one from the receipt. It would be nice if Wave included some intelligence to automatically match the receipt and transaction together, but for now, you need to manually merge each. Finally, as a small point, Wave does not obtain any service assurance through SOC1 or SOC2 reports, an issue that most people wouldn't ever care about.
Beoordeeld op 5-8-2019
Exactly what I want in a small business accounting software
Clay A.
Opmerkingen: Very stress free. For a free app, you expect the quality to not be as high, but overall Wave has been very reliable. I didn't really want to pay $30+ a mo for Quickbooks when all I need is for my transactions to be categorized. Wave does this well, so glad it is free. I did use the chat once and had very good experience, although I think I saw they were disabling chat except for people that have paid for support or something, so that's a bummer. But I understand, they have to get paid somehow so I'm not complaining.
Pluspunten: I love the simplicity. We are just a small business, so the primary purpose of using this app is to categorize all my expenses, so once tax time rolls around, I just have to send the tax lady a breakdown of my income and expenses. Once a week or so, I'll log in to check all the transactions it imported from my bank account. It auto categorizes most of them which is awesome, I just have to click the check mark button to verify it was categorized correctly. Then once tax season rolls around, I just run the income statement report and send it to the tax office. I even have created a review account for the tax lady to be able to log in and see my business finances. We are just a simple business so we probably don't use some of the more advanced features, but it does what I want and best of all, it's F-R-E-E. I do also like the payroll and invoicing options if we need that in the future, although that is unlikely for our business.
Minpunten: For some reason, they disabled the ability for deposits to be auto categorized. This is my most common type of bank transactions, since all credit card payments are deposited into my account a few days after they process, so I have tons of transactions I have to go manually mark as the 'Sales' category. I did talk to customer support over chat about this though, and the lady agreed this would be extremely useful so they are looking into this.
Beoordeeld op 5-7-2019
Wave is a Great Accounting Suite - and it's FREE!
Dane J.
Pluspunten: Wave is a great piece of accounting software that rivals Quickbooks and Xero. The biggest winner, which it obvious to anyone who has researched Wave as an accounting platform for their small business: it's FREE! Both Quickbooks and Xero have fairly low-cost pricing models for small businesses that range all the way to fairly high-cost for larger businesses. Wave, on the other hand, is specifically tailored to the small business, and offers only features popular with those businesses. But, because of this, their base accounting software is completely free. Their only products you would be billed for would be payroll or credit card processing, both of which are priced competitively to Quickbooks/Intuit's and Xero's offerings as well. Wave also offers a lot of the same features, including automatic bank and credit card feeds, customized charts of accounts, multiple businesses on one account, smart expense categorization (software learns over time), and more.
Minpunten: Wave does have its limitations and is more basic than Quickbooks or Xero, especially to us accountants who can see the glaring differences. However, even as an accountant and bookkeeper, I recommend Wave to a lot of my smaller clients whose biggest consideration is cost, simply because you can't beat free. Plus, a lot of the additional features that offerings like Quickbooks or Xero feature, smaller businesses will not always utilize anyway, so Wave fits them perfectly. All-in-all, there are no large drawbacks.
Beoordeeld op 15-5-2019
Wave Shows Me the Money!
Andi L.
Opmerkingen: Before I used Wave, I was behind every month on my invoicing. I hated sending invoices, and I really, REALLY hated being the Collections person, asking my clients to pay their bills. Then I found Wave, and my whole life changed. I was able to get set up super quickly, connect to my bank, add my clients' contact information, and set up the template for my invoices. Now, I have "Monthly Invoicing" on my calendar, and it takes me about 15 minutes to handle the task (instead of 2 hours). My favorite emails are, "Congrats! You Got Paid!" from Wave. I feel fantastic!
Pluspunten: Wave has absolutely changed my business for the better. It used to take me about 2 hours a month to do my invoicing, which I hated doing, and so I avoided it. Now, I handle monthly invoicing in about 15 minutes. Plus, as new clients come in or one-off projects are completed, I can send the invoices quickly—like 5 minutes. So ease of use is absolutely the first thing I love about Wave. Second, as a small business owner, I am in charge of acquiring new clients, executing the work, invoicing for the work, and then acting as collections when clients are late in paying. With Wave, I check a simple box that sends reminders to the client when things are past due. What a relief! It's coming from "my accounting department" rather than me. Hallelujah! Third, the payment process is so easy for my clients! They can pay any way they want—check, credit card, bank, whatever. It's so easy for them, and I have had zero complaints. It's also fantastic to know when clients have (or haven't) viewed the invoice. And getting the emails from Wave announcing that I've been paid are the best emails of the day. The fact that all of this amazingness is free? That's just the icing on the cake. Thank you, Wave!
Minpunten: My only issue with Wave is probably a rare use-case. I manage invoicing for a client of mine. (Side note: Wave made it SO EASY for me to be an admin of her account but not the manager, and I can log into my account to access hers. It is AWESOME!) She sells programs, and her clients generally pay in one invoice. Occasionally, her clients need to pay in installments. It was not easy to set up a recurring invoice for only three months to send to the client, especially without a credit card on file. I had to create three different invoices, and label them as Installment #1, #2, etc. However, I recognize that this is probably a one-off user scenario that not many people would need. And I can't complain when the tool is free, and I found a workaround.
Beoordeeld op 14-12-2018
Wave has amazing functionality for a free product, but it's not as good as it should be
Jack E.
Opmerkingen: I have been using Accounting by Wave for nearly three years. It was a replacement for my Simply Accounting program. I am forever wondering how Wave can afford to make such a polished product available at no cost. Initially, there were ads, but now that they have a revenue stream from additional services, the ads have been removed. I have opted not to use their in-built payment processing feature, but I imagine it would be similar to Paypal in terms of the fees. Day-to-day operation of the program is smooth. They use a Zapier interface to my bank to update balances and download transactions. This interface is quite slow, although the speed has improved somewhat over the years. As bank transactions are imported, they are categorized into various income/expense categories. I find the categorization to be fairly unhelpful. Even after the user changes the categorization of transactions, Wave does not remember these settings. The next time data is downloaded, it will use the same, incorrect categories as the previous time. Wave is currently rolling out a new version of their software, which promises improvements to the AI (artificial intelligence) capabilities. I hope this means they will remember user-defined categorizations, but until my account is updated, I cannot speculate. There is one VERY ANNOYING bug in the program that I have described in the CONS section, since I've run out of space here.
Pluspunten: The software is FREE for everything other than PAYROLL and PAYMENT PROCESSING. If you don't use those components, there is absolutely no charge. For the most part, it is user-friendly and straightforward, and the quality of its printed invoices, customer statements and reports is top-notch. I really appreciate the ability to create recurring invoices (subscription billing) and view monthly income/expense bar charts for a 1- or 2-year period.
Minpunten: This is bookkeeping software that stresses simple data entry. However, it doesn't have features such as audit trails for transaction entries. With this program, it is possible to generate transactions, generate reports, and then reverse the transactions without any way of knowing that changes were made. Wave attempts to categorize your income and expenditures, but doesn't currently have the ability to remember your categorizations. But the thing I like least about this software is a BUG that causes the program to download bank transactions and incorrectly categorize them as duplicates of previously downloaded transactions if the transaction amounts match. This bug makes it difficult to find transactions when you are attempting to reconcile your transactions.
Beoordeeld op 3-11-2018
Great alternative to Quickbooks for small biz users
Chris K.
Opmerkingen: I have two small e-commerce business, and needed a way to track my inventory purchases, sales, shipping expenses, etc. I also had two independent contractor businesses, needing to track expenses such as mileage, supplies, etc. With Wave, I have each venture as a separate company, I can customize the chart of accounts for each one, create invoices for my independent contractor gigs, track invoice status so I don't overlook if something doesn't get paid on time, and review my income and expenses each month. I sometimes do consignment sales for clients in my e-commerce business, and Wave helps me keep track of those sales and settle up with clients each month. Truly a lot of great features offered, and I don't even use all of them (like Banking & Payroll). So glad I found Wave, and I have recommended it to many others.
Pluspunten: Wave offers a lot of the basic accounting functions needed for small business users, and the best part is that it's FREE TO USE! Woo hoo! I used QuickBooks in my previous career, and liked the detail it provided, but once I started my own small e-commerce business, I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on software, or get locked into a recurring monthly subscription. I was thrilled to find Wave and amazed that it was FREE!
Minpunten: I wish there was a keyword search function in the Transactions section. Sometimes I need to look for a specific transaction but don't remember the exact date it occurred, so have to scroll through several pages to find what I'm seeking. A workaround is to export an Income Statement, then search or sort in Excel, but obviously that takes several extra steps and time. But since it's not costing me anything, this is a minor inconvenience.
Beoordeeld op 15-3-2018
Accounting, with all the bells and whistles, no costs.
Miguel G.
Opmerkingen: My business accounting needs are not big. My business is small and provides a limited number of offerings that are easily tracked with any application. So, when I was looking for an accounting solution to further simplify and automate some functions, I was surprised at the number of products and the wide range of prices out there. I stumbled across Wave by accident and decided to give it a try. Besides being free, the list of standard features was greater than all other products out there... from free competitive services to paid basic subscriptions. Wave is truly amazing and I have found it extremely helpful. I use it primarily to bill clients: I create invoices, submit them via email, receive payments online, and request receipts to be sent to clients after payment. Wave provides notifications and simplifies all of my accounting in one place. I would not use any other product.
Pluspunten: Wave is free, and packed with features one would typically pay for in other premium products. Wave is the perfect accounting solution for small businesses. For starters, it offers all the essential features ANY business needs... plus more. Manage estimates, invoices, and statements with ease. It even supports recurring invoicing, manage payments, and build a massive library of products and services to choose from for your estimates and invoices. Wave even manages receipts, bills and vendors to track expenses. Like more control than just simple single entries? Wave supports traditional double-entry accounting as well, for increase control of your business accounting needs. Need to accept credit card payments? Wave has a built-in merchant account feature that let's you collect payments online through your invoices. Make email invoices, or attach them as PDF files. And when you get paid, Wave notifies you. Funds are transferred to your connected business account in a couple of days. Reporting? Wave has you covered. All essential reports are available at your fingertips: financial statements, taxes, customers, vendors, and other general reports. And if your business has employees, Wave can handle your payroll. But this feature is a premium... everything else is part of your free account.
Beoordeeld op 12-8-2018
Small business accounting, invoicing, credit card processing for minimal cost
Mark B.
As many other reviews have stated, there is no subscription cost for Wave, which is great. There have been a number of features added to Wave since I started to use it, such as recurring invoicing/credit card processing and direct bank payments. Wave's support is helpful, money is transferred quickly, and my invoices look great.
I am providing a more detailed review than I did the first time, but I have "sung the praises" of Wave a few times. (Including on Twitter, and they promptly thanked me for it - they listen, which is great). Wave is Canadian, and they are based in Toronto, but that is only one reason I chose to work with their service. I have a couple of complaints about their service, but nothing serious enough which would cause me to switch services. The flexibility of PDF/web-based invoices is great, retains client details, and it just gets the job done for me as a freelancer.
Minpunten: On a few occasions, my invoices got picked up by my clients' spam filters, so I tend to use the PDF invoice option. Not a big issue, I've followed up on it. Also if I take payment through PayPal, I can get paid in US funds, but I have to invoice in Canadian funds only through Wave because my bank is in Canada (even if I have a US funds account). Oh well, again, no big deal. Apparently, there is auto-reconcile of transactions through AI functionality in Wave's future, which will address another pet peeve I have, but again no big deal.
Beoordeeld op 20-11-2017
Easy to use and helpful
Geverifieerde reviewer
Opmerkingen: Easy, almost fully automated bookkeeping. The invoicing and payment features automatically updates my books when I get paid, the bank connection means that I only have to reconcile my account to make sure everything is ok.
Pluspunten: This is great for the very new or very small business. It's easy to use and has all of the basic features that you will need for an unbeatable price. It's very easy to use and the documentation and support have been very helpful. There is no phone option but live chat is available and I have never had to wait more than a day for an e-mail response. It is truly free to use for accounting. You have the options of accepting credit card and bank payments for a very competitive rate. The only other cost is for payroll if you were to use that feature. The software is in active development and since I started using it they have added great features such as Invoicing app, recurring payments, and bank payments and it keeps getting better.
Minpunten: Limited reporting, you get all of the basics that you will need to measure your financial health, receivables, etc but there are no custom reports. While you can very easily reconcile your bank account, you can't print a reconciliation report. There is no class/job tracking feature and while it looks like many users have requested it, it doesn't look like the developers are planning on implementing it anytime soon. So if your business needs this feature, this is not the right option for you.
Beoordeeld op 27-11-2018
Free accounting with added features and mobile tools
Gregg B.
Opmerkingen: Really powerful accounting software with automated tools for transaction importing, electronic payment processing and mobile tools for expense entry and invoice creation. Excellent for the price, knowing the service fees for payments and payroll offset the "free" price tag is more than worth it compared to the competition.
Pluspunten: Wave allows me to keep track of finances for multiple enterprises - self-employment business, a non-profit, and personal finances. Each account was set up using the Wave wizard and very few changes have been made to the overall function beyond that. The non-profit I manage has a series of account codes that were easily added and applied to transactions. I use multiple income streams for my business and they are all imported automatically. Wave charges for things like payroll administration, credit card processing and bank transfers - all at industry standard rates - and that's how they keep the base platform free. The mobile expense app helps me keep track of receipts and does a really excellent job of deciphering receipts, even in multiple languages and currencies! The mobile invoice app is great for sending quick invoices or following up with clients on payment. Also allows viewing and reporting for authorized agents who can't change any data - a needed feature for the separation of financial powers required with most non-profit setups. My accountant can take a peek too.
Minpunten: One feature that is present in most accounting systems is the ability to categorize an expense as a reimbursed expense and then assign it to an invoice - at cost or with a markup. With Wave, I needed to set up a separate "reimbursed expenses" account and then - via double entry - add the expense onto invoices with a "reimbursed expense" account code. If entered at cost, the balances zero out in the reporting. If there is a markup, the income category is "reimbursed expense", which isn't helpful for year-end accounting.
Beoordeeld op 9-10-2018
Simple Online Invoicing - Accounting Tool
Belinda S.
Opmerkingen: As a small freelance shop, we needed an invoicing program with accounting capabilities that was simple to learn and use as well as being flexible enough for multiple devices. We tried several other programs but they were either too expensive or too complicated, with many functions we didn't need, or were too hard to learn. It took very little time for us to learn and set up Wave Accounting for our office and start using the invoicing feature. We're quite pleased with the program.
We found Wave to be easy to learn and set up and it allowed us to connect to both bank and credit card accounts. Invoicing is easy and flexible allowing us to download a pdf and attach to an email for a client or to send directly from Wave. Our clients can print the invoice and mail us a check or pay online with a credit or debit card through Wave. Wave's fees are competitive for processing the funds. The funds are directly deposited into our connected bank account, usually within two business days. The invoicing features were our biggest need and the program allows us to send the invoice, send reminders, mark paid and send receipts.
Setting up the chart of accounts was probably the most challenging, but there is a default chart which can be edited or added to and we easily found tutorials online. Their customer service was quite responsive to our questions.
The reports function gave us what we needed for monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting. All in all, Wave was a great solution for our invoicing and accounting needs.
Minpunten: We needed some specific tax calculations but found there was no way to add a specific formula into the tax account. This requires manual entries for us. Because the program is a streamlined accounting version, which is what we really like, it does have some limitations.
Beoordeeld op 8-10-2016
Great Software for Small Business (Beta User)
Al C.
I started a business and wanted to avoid getting locked into the Quickbooks infrastructure like last time. Wave Accounting online was successful in helping me with that goal!
I found everything I needed for income and tax reporting as a small business. Wave Accounting made me look very professional with the ability to email invoices and collect payment using credit cards.
Issues I encountered included occasional sync problems with my checking account (similar to issues's I've had with MINT by Intuit). When I decided to change from Suntrust bank to a local credit union I went a couple of months without ability to sync my accounts. Customer support (by email) was friendly and adequate.
Some features like payroll are paid features. Processing credit cards will cost you a percentage of each transaction (4% it was at the time I used it). Some features like paying 1099 (contract) employees were very necessary for small business but still in development while I used the software (it works now).
I didn't personally find anything else fundamental missing but I'm not an accountant - I'm an IT guy who wanted to do my own books. Wave fit my needs exactly and will probably be enough for you. During the time I owned and operated my business I may have saved over $300/year and avoided the frustration of working with the crazy behemoth that is Quickbooks (however my credit card fees added up to about twice that). If I were starting over again today I would have to carefully reconsider and compare with Quickbooks Online. I would NEVER willfully choose to run their desktop products. Cloud based products with online support and integrated security features is the current way to go.
Pluspunten: Cloud
Minpunten: Support
Beoordeeld op 10-10-2017
Simple Back Office Accounting
Belinda S.
Opmerkingen: Wave seems to be a company looking toward the future for small businesses. With their affordable, cloud based solution they also offer a receipt app for adding images to the expense files. There are many other integrations I expect to use in the future via the Wave Zapier connection. I have been using it for a year now and am just so pleased with how Wave works.
Pluspunten: For small studios, new and busy entrepreneurs who trying to generate enough revenue to hire or outsource the accounting functions, Wave is like an answer to prayer. It is easy to open an account, it has all the accounting ledgers that the tax accountant needs, it connects to read-only of bank accounts and credit card accounts, and did I mention it is a free cloud-based solution. The user interface is easy to understand. You can create and send invoices as well as connect a business bank account to receive payment with Credit or Debit cards. The bank fees are the same as other payment processors at 3% currently. The invoicing function allows for automatically reminding clients when their invoice is getting close to being due and when it is overdue. Once the money is received it is a simple click or two to mark the invoice paid and tell it which account the money was received into. Like other complicated accounting software, Wave allows for setting up products, sales tax and customers. Unlike the complicated ones, it is easy to do. Running sales tax reports is a piece of cake. There are options for running employee payroll, too. All in all, because of the Wave accounting solution, I am no longer afraid of the books and can easily keep up with the administration of the financial side of my business.
Minpunten: It would be helpful if there were more tutorials available, but because the program is easy to set up, it has not been a big problem to figure things out or find third-party tutorials online.
Beoordeeld op 1-8-2018
What an amazing product!!!
Jenny M.
Opmerkingen: Easy management of all financial needs for my not for profit; accounting, invoicing, billing, payment tracking, payroll management, finance management and receipts.
This accounting package is a fully functional, forever free, product that has turned me, a nuffer when it comes to bookkeeping/accounting to someone who almost knows what they are doing. I have ALWAYS avoided the finance side of the non for profit with which I work as a volunteer, but circumstances forced me to get at least a working knowledge and Wave has made it so easy. The package comes complete with accounting, invoicing, billing, payment tracking, payroll management, finance management and receipts. It also does bank reconciliations and lots of different reports. All of this was far more than we needed.
I read some of their FAQs then launched myself. Made some mistakes as I set up customers but was able to fix it fairly easily.
Our invoices look so professional now and I can schedule them to send reminders.
It links to over 90 banking institutions (ours included- yay!) and that has made tracking payments and and creating reports SO easy. The transaction stuff is easy to modify, and deposits can be split and allocated to the correct chart of accounts if they were all paid in one payment.
The income and expenses for your budget are easy to set up (chart of accounts) and it has things I definitely have no idea about like equity and assets!
You can add guest contributors, and allocated them ac
There is an option to use credit card payments. That is the only cost. We have chosen not to use that yet, but I think we will, moving forward.
You can upload a .cvs file with all your customers, but it has to be SO exact that I could not succeed at all and inputted my customers manually. As there were only about 60 it was not too bad.
Support were good, but slow, and I had done the manual input before they replied.
Beoordeeld op 20-8-2019
accounting and bookkeeping as easy as it gets
Shaye W.
Opmerkingen: Overall, I'm quite happy. It was an accounting software that came with my banking when I opened a new business account. It has exceeded my expectations in terms of its capabilities and user friendliness. Anyone can use it without having an accounting degree.
Pluspunten: Bookkeeping is one of my least favorite things about owning a business but this application has helped quite a bit. It makes it super easy to track invoices and collect payments. Invoices are extremely professional looking and easy to edit and update.
Minpunten: I have a tough time figuring out how to use two different currencies and still maintain consistency. There are also a couple of things that I have yet to explore and for that reason I still use a spreadsheet.
Beoordeeld op 19-11-2019
Very Good alternative for invoicing customers
Kathy P.
Opmerkingen: Their invoicing system is easy to use and makes it easy for me to manage most of my clients.I look forward to trying out their accounting services. I decided to give Wave a try when my PayPal acct was on hold. I still use both.
Pluspunten: I have only used the invoicing part of this software. I love it for the most part. I =t is missing a feature or two
Minpunten: I found that I could not let my clients submit partial payments, or it wasn't clear on how to do it. Multiple payments was not flexible enough for my needs. I would have liked to be able to schedule the payments by specific date rather than genericall as ay, week, month, etc
Beoordeeld op 5-6-2019
Free and Simple Accounting Web Application
Jeff B.
Opmerkingen: I was surprised that a fee accounting web application had all the features that I wanted. The Invoice, Client, and Product tools all worked as expected. I have not had a single issue in the past 7+ years of using this.
Pluspunten: I do a small amount of freelance work in addition to my full time job. I was looking for a way to keep track of my hours and send invoices. I didn't need anything fancy, but a spreadsheet just wasn't cutting it. I wasn't making enough from freelancing to pay a lot for accounting software or an accounting service, but it was becoming a necessity. I was surprised to find a free option that wasn't missing the features I needed. I have been using Accounting by Wave for over 7 years and Always recommend it to any freelancer that I meet.
Minpunten: There was a bit of a Learning Curve to this web application, but that may have just been with inexperience with any accounting application. Also I initially wasn't thrilled with the watermarks that go out on the invoices, but I was ultimately okay with this remembering that it is a free application.
Beoordeeld op 12-4-2019
Great bookkeeping solution for online businesses
Geverifieerde reviewer
Opmerkingen: Very good value and great solution for small businesses and startup. Improvements over the years have shown forward looking development team which other providers often seem to lack.
Pluspunten: Best overall value for online bookkeeping solution. Due to changes in recent years with other similar platforms as far as pricing structures, updates, and feature implementation, Wave accounting seems to have become best overall value for small businesses and startups in our opinion. Easily allows connection and synchronization with virtually all major financial institutions and saves tremendous amounts of bookkeeping time. It used to run very slow, had an unintuitive interface, and feel outdated. However, they have made many changes in the right direction in the past few years with a new interface, faster platform, and very competitive optional plans that include payroll service and payment processing.
Minpunten: The biggest downside is that everything is limited to income and expense. It would be nice to have the ability to generate balance sheets which is required for any corporate filings. I feel it cannot be considered a comprehensive accounting platform if limited to income and expenses only.
Beoordeeld op 6-3-2018
Great Web Based Accounting Solution for my Business
Sarah P.
Opmerkingen: I now have a very clean and easy to understand accounting and invoicing software. It's a quick learn and easy and fast to use so I can focus on my clients.
Pluspunten: I love that this is free and has the ability to do more complicated accounting that my business requires. It has a clean UI, the Receipts app works perfectly, and my client facing invoicing system looks professional. I love that I can set up recurring invoices, different rates for services, payment reminders to clients, and email confirmations of payment. The accounting side has the ability to create more detailed journal entries that my LLC / contractor based business has. And I can run very good reports for data that I need to monitor. And so far the entire software has every feature that I've needed.
Minpunten: When you go to create a new expense account, you can't just add a new one, you have to change the name of an existing option in their system. It's a bit weird and annoying, but small price to pay for free and useful software. Also I don't actually have Wave synced with my bank account. I did that initially, then realized if I load a receipt, it was double booking my entries (1. the receipt I uplodaded and 2. the transaction from my bank account). Turns out this is common with accounting softwares and most people I talked to don't sync their bank accounts for this very reason. Again, small price to pay for a great software, and it's really super quick for me to enter my transactions as my way of reconciling my bank account.
Beoordeeld op 26-7-2019
Online bookkeeping
Michi R.
Opmerkingen: Overall it has been a good experience with Wave. I enjoy that the options I need are free at the moment and the option to charge and collect through Wave is there for me to use in the future. I also like that their customer service is responsive and you can chat when you have questions.
Pluspunten: I enjoy being able to access my information no matter where I am. The ability to create and send invoices from anywhere is important for my business. I also enjoy that I can help manage multiple businesses from one login.
Minpunten: There's a small issue with tax computation whereby the rounding takes place at the line item level and is causing in certain instances a small overcharge (Penny to pennies) on the tax. They are aware of this issue. Hopefully, it will be resolved.
Beoordeeld op 18-9-2017
Simple, Cloud-Based, and Integrates Well
Paul C.
Opmerkingen: Simple, easy to use, consolidates many banking accounts into a single reporting system, good invoicing features and the mobile app for invoicing is pretty good.
Pluspunten: Invoicing has improved greatly with the additional of bank transfers (fee is 1%) so you can kiss the 3 or 4% credit card fees goodbye. This may not make a huge cost savings for those businesses with small ticket items but higher priced ticket items using the bank transfer option save a good chunk of change. Invoices are easy to generate and pay either via the desktop or mobile application. Our organization has multiple banking accounts and we use this tool to consolidate it all into one report. Reporting is solid and meets our basic needs for balance sheet, aged accounts receivable and income statement.
Minpunten: A stronger mobile app for handling accounts payable or pulling an income statement or balance sheet reporting is missing so getting the latest sales figures on your mobile device while your boss is calling you in a panic can be a bit tricky. Extracting the raw data is a bit tricky by having to run transactional reports but overall this still works pretty well.
Beoordeeld op 17-5-2019
Wave Review
Geverifieerde reviewer
Opmerkingen: Wave makes accounting so easy for a non-accountant and has given me ability to stay on top of my finances because I now update my accounts daily. Tax time is much easier and I'm sure my accountant will give a sigh of relief this year.
Pluspunten: I had struggled with my accounts for many years and sometimes avoided them until it was absolutely necessary. Tax time became a nightmare and I felt embarrassed each time the accountant asked me questions I had no answers to. My business is pretty easy to account for so I didn't need a large software program. With Wave, I was able to set up and update my accounts in one afternoon. It's helped me reconcile all my wallets and I love the fact that I can generate any reports I require very fast.
Minpunten: They don't have an offline version so I can't update my accounts without internet access.
Beoordeeld op 14-12-2017
Great for basics, not for the advanced
John M.
Pluspunten: I enter my bills, get reminders, and create all of my invoices with Wave. I even track my hourly time by creating estimates, then turning those estimates in to invoices once a month. Basic stuff, but very helpful. I used to use Quickbooks, but that was like a Porche when all I needed was an old Ford. I have no bookkeepping background, not an accountant, but I find Wave helpful and simple.
Minpunten: Only one contact per company is allowed, which is annoying. For instance when invoicing, most people want the invoice to go direct to their accounting dept. But if you work for someone other than that accounting person, in order to cc them with the invoice you need to manually enter their email address on each invoice. Every month. There is no function to easily track your time, and if you bill by the hour this can be a big deal. But there is a work around. In my case I invoice monthly on the 15th. So to start I will create an estimate with a date of the following month on the 15th. Enter my product, the description will look something like "11.30.17 Phone call with Steve", quantity is hours or decimals of hours (i.e. 0.5 = 30 minutes), and the price is my hourly rate. It works. Each task will have it's own line on the estimate, and when converted to an invoice the customer gets a detailed invoice with date, what I did, duration, etc.
Beoordeeld op 9-2-2019
Perfect for One-Person Businesses
Quinn B.
Opmerkingen: Wave has and still is the best solution for me. I originally started using it because it was one of the only accounting/invoicing services that had a free plan. That was important for me because I run a debt-free business and didn't want to pay for a monthly service before I even had my first client. Wave's support is also some of the best I've experienced – they're thorough and take the time to go above and beyond to help explain the answer any question I've had.
Pluspunten: Wave has allowed me to send invoices, collect payments, and keep track of income/expenses all in one place. I am a one-person business and when I was first starting my business, I didn't have the need or money to hire a book keeper or accountant. My overhead was low and I only had a few clients each month. The free plan that Wave has helped me manage all of the important accounting stuff by myself without sucking a ton of time out of the week. I've used Wave for years as I've scaled up.
Minpunten: There was definitely a learning curve to get it set up and understand how it worked. The invoicing and payment setup I needed weren't complicated, but the capabilities of Wave overwhelmed me at first. It can do so much, and the hardest part was to understand the specific features I needed. I wish there were options during setup to view Wave in either a simple setup (i.e. basic accounting, invoicing, payments) or a comprehensive setup (using their accountants, payroll, receipt capture, bookkeepers, etc.)


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Does Proactiv Work
Ask the Experts: Does Proactiv Really Work?
Celebrities including Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne and Jessica Simpson have all spent their time endorsing Proactiv as the secret to their flawless skin.
But since many people who don't have Photoshop or professional makeup artists to retouch their every blemish have seen less than favorable results, here's a breakdown of what Proactiv actually does and which kinds of skin it can help, without the glitz and glam of celebrity endorsements.
Renewing Cleanser
According to the infomercials, Proactiv's first step is the exfoliating renewing cleanser. This is a great first step because it can break up oil and dead skin cells that could otherwise clog your pores.
However, the exfoliating beads in Proactiv's formula sometimes just aren't enough to get a good scrub. Compared to other exfoliations, Proactiv's formula is a little less forceful than a soft washcloth.
If you have sensitive skin that gets upset by any abrasion then you might want to look into Proactiv, but if you have sensitive skin you most likely don't have acne. Acne-prone skin is usually a little less sensitive because your body is prone to producing more oil that can keep your skin strong and healthy.
Revitalizing Toner
This step is supposed to penetrate the pores after you have unclogged the openings of dead skin cells and oil. Surprisingly, this is one of the most effective parts of Proactiv's formula.
While many people focus only on cleansers that use soap and water, or on ones that use a swab or cotton ball, it has been found to be very effective to combine the two.
Sometimes, people with acne find that even though they wash their face 2 or 3 times a day, their skin still gets infected with new zits. This is generally because washing the face will open the pores, making bacteria even more prone to enter and cause acne.
Using a toner, such as the one found in Proactiv, has been found to not only clean the pores, but seal them as well for at least a couple of hours, giving your skin more protection against new infections.
Repairing Treatment
This third treatment is one of the most important of Proactiv's system because it stays on your face the longest. Ideally, the repairing treatment is supposed to penetrate your pores and fight any infections that you may already have, without drying out your skin.
This is done through a small dose of benzoyl peroxide (2.5%) and other ingredients that are very similar to an oil free lotion.
Although this repairing treatment might be great if you have very light acne and have a propensity toward dry skin, most people have found that the benzoyl peroxide content just isn't enough to make a considerable difference in their skin.
Even acne-treating toners from the grocery store have at least 5% benzoyl peroxide, and some prescriptions have 10-15% of the bacteria-fighting chemical. So if you have cystic acne, or large affected areas, the repairing treatment might not be the best treatment for you.
All in all, there are many good aspects about Proactiv, but before you buy their product, be sure to research it thoroughly. Just because you like a certain celebrity, doesn't mean you have the same skin as them.

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The first video is going out to the suddenly enlightened folks over at Syncrud, I mean Sincrude, oops I did it again I meant Syncrude. Pretending to have seen the light and doing there darndest to save the ducks, except actually getting rid of the toxic dumps posing as lakes. Take it away Britney.
With the big vote on Tuesday I thought this interview with Frank Zappa was kinda timely.
Another vid of Frank this one his being ambushed by two putzes. This is the abridged version.
The full twenty plus minute rukus.
Maybe some tunes.
Now something to get us all pumped for the last day of work.
Late Night Video Fun Or Canada Under Reagan Oops Harper-


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Directed by: Nobuhiko Ôbayashi
Stars: Satomi Kobayashi, Toshinori Omi, Makoto Satô
Language: Japanese | Subtitles: English, German (embed)
Country: Japan | Imdb Info | Ar: 16:9 | Dvdrip
Also known as: Tenkôsei, Transfer Student
Description: 9th-graders Kazuo (boy) and Kazumi (girl) take a tumble at a temple in a small seacoast town in Japan. Through supernatural intervention, their minds and bodies are switched, and the result is a touching and hilarious coming-of-age comedy as they attempt to survive the pressures of junior high school life.
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I am nominated for the Liebster Award! This by "Sciintilla". Today she has a blogpost about it with my name (blog) on it. Go check it out on her blog. I got a Facebook message from her. This is really cool. This Award is for starting bloggers like me. It's handed out by other bloggers. I will nominate other beginner bloggers as well.
How the rules of this Liebster Award are, is written on Sciintilla's blog. So I am figuring out what to do now exactly. It's a great initiative to get to know more bloggers and support each other. I know that I will probably answer some questions about me to introduce myself more. Which is good as a starting blogger in addition to the interview I did with my fiancé last week. We keep the Liebster Award going on by nominating other bloggers and they will do the same. I hope you understand it a little bit now.
This week I will finish this Liebster Award blogpost and you can read more about it. I just had to tell you this great news! And hereby I would like to thank Sciintilla. Here you can read some general information about this award and other bloggers awards. Ofcourse you can always read one of her posts and leave a comment there, to support her, since she is a new blogger as well.
Did you hear about the Liebster Award before and what do you think of it? Have you ever won an Award?
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Installing Cisco DCNM on Red Hat/CentOS
Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) is designed to help you efficiently implement and manage virtualized data centers. It includes a feature-rich, customizable dashboard that provides visibility and control through a single pane of glass to Cisco Nexus and MDS products.
1. You must have a desktop manager installed
2. Run dcnm installer from GUI (double-click), not from terminal
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We're still hanging in there! And we're already ⅔ of the way through our no spend month.
Despite some minor spending, I did have a frugal win this week. My daughter had a birthday party that completely slipped my mind. My "gift box" saved the day! I keep a small box full of items I find on clearance or want to re-gift. Thankfully, I was able to put together a decent gift. No shopping, no money spent! Check out the box we reused – it's more entertaining than the gift itself.
Life happened this week. A 3 am trip to the ER (to take a friend) warranted buying a coffee from the cafeteria by 6 am. That was $1.70 well spent. Our dwindling vitamin D supply wasn't going see us through the month, so I spent $9.99 on vitamins. We also spent more on gas to get to doctor appointments, grandma's house and to look at a potential rental property (fingers crossed!).
Food. Last week, I mentioned the possibility that I had a food hoarding problem. Since I made it through the first three weeks of the month relatively unscathed, I probably do stock up too much on some items – particularly pasta and canned goods (this is a great thing to learn).
But, this week, we are running out of some food items we eat on a regular basis. Cheese, eggs and peanut butter. You know, all the non-meat proteins we love so dearly at my house. (My 16 year old son can eat a half a jar of peanut butter or a brick of cheese in one sitting.) I'll hold out until they are gone, but I will probably buy these three things before the end of the month.
My grandma helped out with food this week (even though I explained to her that we really can buy the food – it's just a challenge). She felt sorry for the kids so she sent home dinner and some snacks – pudding, crackers, fruit bars, and ice cream cups. It feels like cheating, and she spoils all of us, but she's a grandma and she loves sending goodies – who can argue with that?
Here's what we ate for dinner, not including veggies and fruit:
- Beef Stew
- Cabbage Roll Casserole
- Hamburger Helper – Homestyle (see this post for my recipe)
- Sushi (my parents took us out for half price sushi – we paid $8 of the tip)
- Minestrone Soup
- Mac and Cheese
- Bubble Pizza (courtesy of my sweet grandmother)
Lunches were leftovers or ham/cheese sandwiches + fruit/veggie.
Meals To Make When You Don't Have Much Food in the House
Food I purchased:
Entertainment. It was an unexpectedly busy week. We had little time for entertainment, but we managed to squeeze some relaxation in.
Here's what we did:
- Played games. Alan and I learned to play Gin Rummy
- Tae Kwon Do class
- Planned a road trip (Yay!)
- Watched Bob Ross on Netflix. You know, the "happy painter".
- Enjoyed a fire in the fireplace – and some wine
- Went to the library for more books (and spread some kindness while there)
- Daughter had a sleepover and birthday party
- Worked with Ms. Montana on my goals…I do consider this entertainment – very productive entertainment.
Money Spent
Extra spent this week: $39.69
Vitamin D – $9.99
Spreading GOOD at the library – $20 (paid others' library fines)
Tip for dinner with parents – $8
Coffee at the hospital – $1.70
Exceptions: $116.62
Food – $25.87 (2 gallons of milk not pictured)
Gas – $90.63
Week 3 Total: $156.31
Week 2 Total (including exceptions): $35.49
Week 1 Total (including exceptions): $103.53
Total for the month (besides regular expenses): $295.33
Check out these updates from other blogs:
JoyfullyFrugal.com is doing several challenges
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Milford High School is a community of diverse students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents and local citizens who foster a safe, respectful culture in a supportive environment that promotes equal opportunity for high-quality education. We believe well-educated citizens are prepared to contribute responsibly in their civic, social and career endeavors. Our school community works collaboratively to provide a rigorous and varied curriculum and to engage all students in authentic experiences, which motivate them to achieve their potential. Thus prepared, students go forth as well informed, critical thinkers who keep pace with the advancements of the 21st century and contribute positively in a dynamic and competitive world.
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This morning, with Halloween behind us, spiders have colonised my local park. Eerie, but strangely beautiful.
12 thoughts on "Morning after the night before…"
Beautiful photos! Did you take those, Jools?
I remember back to when I was 11 and got to school early on one November day. The sports field was covered in webs, glittering like a billion diamonds in the light shining through the early morning mist. I've never been a fan of spiders but I laid down on the damp ground and reveled in the sight of the magical gossamer fabric stretching away to infinity all around me.
Thanks for reminding me of that, my friend!
I did! Just this morning, in the park, me and my smartphone. 🙂 I can't abide spiders in the house but I love to see those webs – outside – heavy with morning dew and so, so beautiful. If find it extraordinary when nature reminds us just how very many critters there are lurking around us all the time!
Great images! Such perfection of design – marvelous.
Oh, thank you! But I'm not a photographer – just a casual walker armed with smartphone! I'm so glad you liked them though 😊
Now that's one hell of a cobweb collection
I couldn't resist it!
That is eerie. But great photos
I agree – eerie indeed, but beautiful. Delicate, adorned with dew like strings of pearls, they are extraordinary.
Your photography is creepily beautiful. I'm afraid I can't 'like' spiders, but I will admire your ability to get up close to them with a camera without dropping it and running, screaming for the nearest chair to climb on. Really not a fan of arachnids.
I think I must be a bit weird really. I can't stand spiders in my home, but outside, where there belong, I don't have a problem. I still wouldn't touch one, but I can get up-close-and-personal with a cobweb – outside – and just appreciate its fragile beauty.
I did think you got an amazing shot of the bushes with the red berries. the webs looked like magical fairy nets.
I'm glad you and so many other people have enjoyed my photos – thank you 😊


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Translator: Jei
I, with Nancy and Nancy's mom,
went to the sickroom of the president's grandchild next.
There wasn't only the grandchild in the room, but also the president.
「President, Nancy and the president of Nancy・Jewelry came for a visit.」
「Ah, sorry for having you go all the way here.」
「T-, Thanks.」
Was the grandchild's name Megumi-chan?
She was a bit tense.
Since it was something that the president was experienced in, he shook hands with Nancy's mom and answered in English in spite of of it being baby talk.
『This is the omimai[1].』
Nancy's mom hand over a small box to Megumi-chan.
「Kyaa! Isn't this the latest necklace of Nancy・Jewelry!?
I've made a profit from getting dragged into the incident!」
Megumi-chan is delighted at the omimai necklace.
Although she had a look that seemed to be at the point of death when she was kidnapped, she's a cash girl, huh.
Megumi-chan was delighted for a while,
but suddenly became displeased as soon as her eyes met mine.
「Nee, ojii-chan.」
「What is it, Megumi?」
Even the president is an『ojii-chan』when dealing with his grandchild, huh.
「Who is this man, who is here since a little while ago?」
Did you just call me『this man』!?
Besides, you mustn't point at other people.
「This man is『Maruyama』of our company.」
「Ah, he's one of ojii-chan's subordinate, huh.」
When Megumi-chan scowls at me―
「Nee, Maruyama.
Buy me an orange juice because I'm thirsty.」
Oi-! A very spoiled fellow, huh.
Don't call me without honorifics!
「Sorry, Maruyama-kun, she's a spoiled child……
It was an orange juice, right? Wait a moment, I will get it.」
「I already said it to Maruyama!
I didn't say it to ojii-chan!」
Being ojii-chan is also hard, huh.
「Will you stop it, Megumi?
I already said it many times that the relationship of the employee and the president isn't like that.
Besides, this Maruyama-kun……」
The president whispers into Megumi-chan's ear.
Being whispered into the ear by the president, Megumi-chan looked towards me in wonder.
Of what the president was whispering…..I heard a little.
It was as expected, the one who used the【Fat reduction potion】and【Huge breast potion】was Megumi-chan, huh.
She's already not fat anymore, as for the breasts…..well, they're normal, too.
Uh-huh, it's good that the potion worked properly.
When I was realizing the effect of the potion――
「Where are you looking at!!?」
Megumi-chan's face turned crimson red and began to get angrier than a little while ago.
It's already extremely absurd.
And then, she threw a nearby apple at me.
Oi, idiot, you shouldn't waste food!
I caught the apple, which was flying, at once.
『Oh! Nice catch!』
『Oh, thanks.』
Nancy and Nancy's mom applauded.
Thus, Megumi-chan isn't happy with it.
Megumi-chan struck the shelf, on which the plate of apples was placed, with all her might.
Megumi-chan's fist didn't knock the shelf, but the plate, on which the apples were placed.
The apples fly into the air using the principle of leverage.
And then……
Mixed among the apples was a『knife』, which was used to peel apples, and it also flew into the air.
The knife flies toward Nancy's mom as though it was a careful aimed at.
The knife feels like it was flying in the air in slow motion,
and then, nobody at the place is able to move……
Well, I can move, though!
I caught the knife a little before it hit Nancy's mom.
*Pashi pashi pashi!*
While I'm at it, I caught all the apples that were flying in air with the knife.
One shouldn't waste food.
When I returned the knife and the apples I caught to the plate from before,
the eyes of the people inside the room turned into dots.
Crap, did I overdo it?
But there's no helping it, I couldn't let Nancy's mom get hurt.
『Oh!!!! A Japanese ninja!!
Nancy's mom broke the silence and began to clap her hands.
『Seiji is a ninja, huh!
That's amazing!!』
Nancy is delighted, too.
「……N-, Ninja!??」
Ah, crap. Megumi-chan glares at me.
Because Nancy and the others are saying 'ninja, ninja', is she suspecting me if I was the ninja at that time?
But, at that time, I didn't utter a single word nor make excessive showy movements. It's fine, right?
「Maruyama, are you a ninja?」
「A-, As if~.
Dangerous. I have to cover it up somehow.
「Other than such a thing, Megumi-san.
You have to apologize to Nancy's mom properly.
The knife almost pierced her as a result, you know?」
「Ah, eh, that's right…….isn't it?」
『Nancy's mama-san, I'm sorry for making the knife flying.』
Megumi-chan apologizes in English.
She can speak in English, huh!
『Oh! A Japanese apology!
I've seen it again!』
Nancy's mom doesn't seem to be minding it that much.
Or rather, isn't it normal to apologize when you make a knife flying?
After that, we finished our hospital visit peacefully,
and according to the result of the inspection, it was said that there wasn't any problem in particular, so the director and Megumi-chan were discharged from the hospital on the very same day.
Translator's note:
[1]Omimai is a gift of money in sympathy, can also includes monetary gift to an ill person as well as donations made to those who are victims of fire, flood and other natural disasters. It can also mean the act of visiting someone who is ill (most often someone hospitalized), and just like in the west, when someone visits an ill-person, they usually bring flowers or fruits, it's kinda bad to visit someone empty-handed when you're visiting them the first time.
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Learning Away and Brilliant Residentials
We know that successful outdoor residential experiences provide challenge, build confidence, promote independence, forge life-long friendships and also increase student engagement and attainment back at school.
But don't just take our word for it...
"65% of students said that following a residential they are less likely to give up when school work is difficult."
"91% of students said that since the residential they find their learning in school more interesting."
"72% of students said that their teacher knows them better following a residential."
"69% of primary students said that following a residential they get on better with other pupils in their class."
"84% of students said that following a residential their behaviour will be better in school."
"77% of students said that following a residential they felt more confident to try things they wouldn't have done before."
Five years of research
As a result of working over five years with partner schools, Learning Away, developed by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation has begun to understand what high-quality residential learning means, and have coined the phrase 'brilliant residentials' to describe these experiences.
Since 2009 Learning Away has been working closely with sixty primary, secondary and special schools to demonstrate the positive impact that high-quality residential learning can have on learner engagement and achievement, on peer and teacher student relationships, and on the powerful professional development opportunities it can provide for staff.
Brilliant residentials
They are defined as school trips with at least one overnight stay, which are:
- Led by teachers (and, where appropriate, students)
- Co-designed with students
- Fully integrated with the school curriculum and ethos
- Inclusive and affordable
- Deliberately planned to meet students' specific learning needs
- Part of a progressive programme of experiences
- Designed to include a wide range of new and memorable experiences
- Designed to allow space for students to develop collaborative relationships with both peers and staff
- Evaluated rigorously
- Planned so that learning is embedded and reinforced back in school
- Supported by senior leadership
From the Learning Away Final Evaluation Report, York Consulting 2015:
"Learning Away has shown that a residential learning experience provides opportunities, benefits and impacts that cannot be achieved in any other educational context or setting."
At Kingswood, we are absolutely committed to providing brilliant residentials, and we feel passionate about ensuring that as many young people as possible can have access to these great value experiences. We have incorporated all of this research into our approach to our learning outcomes and our Theory of Change model.
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How to Dynamically Display Answer Images
Part of the SurveyToGo features is the ability to attach and display images as answers. One way is to assign images manually to each answer, as you can learn in this link: http://support.dooblo.net/entries/22814656-How-to-add-images-to-Answers-and-Topics
In this HowTo, you'll learn a dynamic way to assign and display images as answers.
- Step 1: Add the wanted images to the survey
- Step 2: Create Attachment Source
- Step 3: Assign the attachment source to the question
Step 1: Add the wanted images to the survey
All images used, need to be uploaded to the survey. To upload images files to the survey, go to the survey's Advanced tab, click on the "Edit survey attachments" link and add your files through the "New" button:
Step 2: Create Attachment Source
Go to the survey Advanced tab and open the "Edit attachment source" link:
Click on the "+" button to add the attachment source, and name it as you will. To add images to the attachment source, you need to use this code:
"ImageName" should be replaced with a name of an image you uploaded to the survey.
Each image you'll add to the attachment source will be displayed for each answer, according to the order you added in. For example, in the screen shot below, you see the "MyNewAttachSrc" attachment source, where three images are added: "A.jpg", "B.jpg" and "C.jpg", in this order. This means that in the question I'll use this attachment source, image "A.jpg" will be displayed in answer index 1, "B.jpg" will be displayed in answer index 2, and "C.jpg" will be displayed in answer index 3:
When you finish with the attachment source, click "OK".
Step 3: Assign the attachment source to the question
Go to the question's Advanced tab, and choose the relevant attachment source to be defined for the "AnswerAttachmentSourse" property:
That's it!
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Interesting Listing
Really a WWI (1914-1918) watch?
Vintage Military trench watch Tissot | eBay
"This watch i purchased from an antiques dealer. It is a military issue tissot from what i have been told. I cannot open the case back because i do not have the tool.
The watch runs sets and winds. I do not know how accurate it is. The bottom of the dial read swiss model. The dial is very clean and sais tissot windsor.
Trench watches were all made with similar swiss movements. Therefore it may not be stamped tissot. The reason i knoe is because i have another trench watch that does not have a brand name stamped on it. "


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The Thrive Story
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Need a simple appetizer idea for an upcoming party? Check out these 20 Slow Cooker Dip recipes that are sure to impress your guests. They're sure to be some of the best slow cooker recipes of all time.
My slow cooker is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. They're great for easy dinner recipes like these. But did you also know you can make some pretty amazing dips, too?
I love using this slow cooker for parties. My dips always stay warm without burning and come out perfectly ooey and gooey.
Check out my list of 20 delicious slow cooker dips, which all entail the perfect snack or appetizer. All you have to do is add the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the rest!
20 Slow Cooker Dip Recipes
- Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Dip
- Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip
- 7 Layer Chili Cheese Dip
- French Dip
- Queso Dip
- Pizza Dip
- Cheesy Bacon Onion Dip
- Chicken Taco Dip
- Spicy Corn Dip
- Salsa Verde Corn Dip
- Artichoke Crab Dip
- Beef Queso Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Muffuletta Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Skinny Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Dip
- Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
- Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza Dip
- Guilt-Free Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
- Hot Crawfish Cheese Dip
- Chili's Copycat Spicy Queso Recipe
- 5-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip
Be sure to check out these best slow cooker recipes of all time and my slow cooker tips and tricks.
My Favorite Slow Cooker Items
- My favorite slow cooker
- My favorite casserole slow cooker
- Disposable slow cooker liners (I can't live without these!)
- Slow cooker travel bag
- Slow Cooker Essentials
My Favorite Slow Cooker Cookbooks
- Slow Cooker Revolution
- Fix It and Forget It Big Cookbook
- The Magical Slow Cooker: Recipes for Busy Moms
More Easy Recipes You May Enjoy
Get even more of the best slow cooker recipes of all time on my Slow Cooker Pinterest board.


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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rangers manager Ron Washington said 20-year-old Jurickson Profar and utility man Leury Garcia will split time at second base while subbing for the injured Ian Kinsler.
Profar was in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Oakland, his first game since being called up Sunday.
Washington touched again on wanting Profar to come in and not put pressure on himself to live up to being baseball's top prospect.
"I just want him to play baseball," Washington said. "He can be in the moment. I don't think he lets the hype get to him."
The fans will want to see Profar every day, but Washington said he wants to get Garcia starts to keep him fresh as the club's utility man.
"Leury's going to get some time there," Washington said. "So when you see Profar sitting, don't be surprised."
Bullpen restructuring: The Rangers restructured their bullpen before Monday's game, keeping right-hander Cory Burns and designating long reliever Derek Lowe for assignment.
The Rangers needed another right-hander to turn to in the later innings, and Burns had impressed in two outings, retiring all five batters he faced. Lowe had struggled in his past four games, allowing 11 runs in 5 1/3 innings. He was 1-0 overall with an 8.03 ERA.
Left-handed reliever Michael Kirkman, who has primarily started in the minor leagues, will slide into Lowe's spot as the long man out of the bullpen.
Washington said it wasn't easy to tell Lowe he was out, but there were no other choices. The Rangers weren't ready to send out lefty Joseph Ortiz, who has handled left-handed hitters. And they want to see more of righty Jason Frasor.
"It came down to numbers," Washington said. "This game doesn't work for you sometimes."
Burns stayed because he has an out pitch -- his changeup.
"We need right-handed help down there," Washington said. "[Burns] has out pitches right now."
Lindblom, young pitchers will miss Lowe: Monday starter Josh Lindblom, who is transitioning from being a reliever to being a starter, said he has had several conversations with Lowe, who also made the switch in Boston after the 2001 season. Lowe won 167 of his games after the move to being a starter.
That was one of the big values of having Lowe around, Washington said, for the young pitchers. The Rangers have two rookies and Lindblom currently in the starting rotation, plus another rookie, Ortiz, in the bullpen.
"It hurts because he had a presence," Washington said. "He brings value. It's something you can't buy. We had to make decisions. Not all are cut and dry."
Pierzynski still the No. 1 guy: Washington said he won't adjust the way he uses his catchers, with A.J. Pierzynski getting most of the starts and Geovany Soto playing one or two times a week.
Soto has been getting hot with regular playing time. He has five hits in 12 at-bats on the homestand with two home runs and four RBIs.
Pierzynski will start Tuesday when he's eligible to come off the disabled list.
Hickory pitchers dominate: The Low-A Hickory Crawdads allowed only one hit in 14 innings in a doubleheader sweep Sunday.
Right-hander C.J. Edwards went the distance in the first game, a 4-1 victory, allowing the lone hit. Four pitchers -- Luis Parra, Keone Kela, Ryan Bores and Alex Claudio -- combined for a no-hitter in the second game. Third baseman Joey Gallo hit his 12th home run in the first game.
Center fielder Lewis Brinson won the first game with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, his 10th of the year.


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Deaf Yoga Featured in Yoga International Magazine!
Last night, my friend suggested me to read an article from the Yoga International Magazine. The in-depth article is about the Deaf Yoga in Austin, Texas.
Shannon Sexton, Senior Editor of Yoga International Magazine, interviewed with Austin Deaf Yogis for the magazine that discussed the current Deaf Yoga movement. The magazine is covering Deaf Yoga in its October/November issue.
Official Site: http://deafyoga.com/media/signs_of_change_lo_res.pdf
Release Date: September 15, 2005
You will be able to learn more about the benefits of Yoga, plan for upcoming events and even see pictures of other Deaf Yogis.
I think the article is very interesting…


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Donald Trump's Mostly False claim that $400 million payment to Iran was 'ransom'
Back in January, Iran released five American prisoners back to the United States. On the same day, the United States transferred $400 million in cash to Iran, holding onto the money until three of the freed Americans were in the air, on their way home.
Some critics of President Barack Obama's foreign policy -- including Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump -- are putting the two happenings together and calling it a "ransom" payment. The administration denies that characterization.
"Iran, the world's top state sponsor of terrorism, has been put on the path to nuclear weapons, was given $400 million in ransom payment cash, where they just yesterday caught Obama in yet another lie," Trump said in an Aug. 21 speech in Michigan.
While some in the national security community might consider the transaction unsavory, ineffectual, or legally questionable, calling it "ransom" isn't quite accurate.
The word "ransom" implies that Iran refused to release the prisoners unless the United States turned over $400 million of its own money to Iran, and American officials capitulated.
In reality, the United States owed Iran $400 million as part of a longstanding dispute, and negotiators used that pending settlement as leverage to release the detained Americans. Experts said this kind of exchange is standard issue in U.S.-Iran relations over the past few decades.
The important but subtle nuance is this: While settling the $400 million helped ensure that the prisoners got home, it wasn't an illicit payment. Iran, according to the claim adjudicators, had a legitimate right to the money.
'Business as usual'
In 1979, Iran's then-monarch Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi paid $400 million to the United States government to purchase military parts. But that year's revolution toppled the shah, and the military parts were never delivered.
To regain its funds, Iran filed a claim against the United States in 1981 in the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal, which adjudicates disputes between the two nations. The body, located at the Hague, was established amid negotiations to end the 1979-81 Iran hostage crisis, in which pro-revolution students took over the U.S. embassy in Tehran.
The tribunal's first priority was to address claims from private individuals, including 4,700 now-resolved U.S. claims filed against the Government of Iran. Over the past several years, the tribunal has focused more of its attention on claims the two governments have made against each other, including this dispute over the $400 million weapons deal.
The State Department announced its settlement in the dispute — the United States would pay Iran $400 million plus $1.3 billion in interest — on Jan. 17, the same day Obama announced the return of the Americans detained in Iran, as well as the formal implementation of the nuclear deal. The first installment of the settlement was also transferred that day, via an unmarked cargo plane, as first reported by the Wall Street Journal in early August.
The administration paid the funds using various European currencies because U.S. law bars financial transactions with Iran in U.S. dollars, and Iran's access to banking is limited because of international sanctions.
The administration has explained that the $400 million settlement and the prisoner release were negotiated in separate channels and coincidentally reached their resolutions near the same time. Negotiators took advantage of the convergence in order to ensure that Iran returned the prisoners by withholding the payment until the American detainees were in the air and headed out of Iran.
"While there is no connection between the $400 million and the return of our American citizens, we did, however, in those endgame hours, hold back that payment until we knew that our Americans were safe and sound and on their way out of Iran, because, in the very last few hours, Iran was playing a few games here on us," said State Department spokesman John Kirby in an Aug. 19 PBS interview.
We may never truly know how intertwined these two negotiation channels were, but two experts personally familiar with the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal told us that the administration's explanation is plausible.
"As for the timing of this particular settlement, the Obama administration's account is entirely consistent with my experience," said Nancy Combs, who was a legal adviser to the tribunal until becoming a professor at William and Mary Law School in 2004.
Combs said this particular claim was massive in size, complexity and value, so it is likely that lawyers had been working on this case prior to and separate from the prisoner issue, as well as the nuclear deal talks.
Given that these cases are hashed out by career lawyers over many years, it's likely that the lawyers approached the administration with the news that they were in a position to settle, as opposed to the administration directing them to settle, said John Bellinger, who served as the State Department's chief legal adviser under President George W. Bush. (Bellinger has publicly opposed Trump.)
"I suspect that these two negotiations, the claims settlement and detained persons, were completely separate and happened to come together at the same time," Bellinger added. "I don't think it's appropriate to call this ransom, and the intent of the money was not to gain the return of these detainees."
We should note that some have pointed out an article Bellinger wrote for the Washington Post in 2009, in which he seemed to say the tribunal had already dismissed this claim. Bellinger told us that it is his understanding that the January 2016 settlement involved a different dispute.
We talked to five people who study national security and Iran. The only one willing to call the payment "ransom" was Clare Lopez, vice president for research and analysis at the Center for Security Policy, a right-leaning think tank. Lopez has called the broader Iran deal unconstitutional and has written for conservative websites.
"There's simply no other way to call an unmarked cargo plane delivery of pallets of shrink-wrapped European currency in the middle of the night to the foremost state sponsor of terror in the world that remains under U.S. financial sanctions for terrorism," Lopez said.
The majority of experts said the ransom label was inaccurate.
"In no sense can this payment be considered ransom," Combs said. "A ransom is a payment made to secure the release of a detained person. This sum, by contrast, was made to satisfy a legitimate debt that the U.S. owed to Iran."
Gary Samore, executive director for research at Harvard University's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and a former White House coordinator for arms control and weapons of mass destruction under Obama, said it's not "technically ransom in that the money that was returned was Iran's money."
Samore said he was not surprised by the exchange because there's a history of using financial tools to settle deals with Iran. He specifically noted that in 2011, the nation of Oman paid Iran $1 million on the United States' behalf for the release of two American hikers who had been jailed in Iran for two years.
"It's business as usual," he said. "I don't think the Iranians are going to release prisoners if they don't get something."
Our ruling
Trump said the Obama administration gave Iran "$400 million in ransom payment cash."
On the same day in January, the United States paid Iran $400 million dollars, and Iran released several American prisoners. While there appears to be a quid pro quo — the United States would not give Iran the cash until the prisoners were on their way home — this does not equate to ransom, experts told us.
Iran had a legitimate claim to the money, as the United States owed it to Iran as part of a resolution to a decades-long financial dispute. It's unclear whether the prisoner and financial disputes were connected in just the final hours of the prisoner transfer or if there was more advance coordination.
Trump's statement contains some element of truth but ignores critical facts that would give a different impression. We rate it Mostly False.https://www.sharethefacts.co/share/cdaae571-dd1f-42af-b16b-924a46f08f71


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In 2001 the research lab LS Architecture was founded, and in 2010 it became restructured and renamed into LS/Architecture&Strategies.
LS/Architecture&Strategies is a research-led practice focusing on spatial, social, curatorial strategies and design in urban, building, interior and installation environments. Its workshop culture generates multifaceted projects of social ecology towards low budget, innovative design.
Principal researcher: Lina Stergiou.
Dr. Lina Stergiou is a registered architect, researcher, author, curator and educator, most recently Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture, Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, including before the School of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens, and the Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly. Her research explores spatial politics and the avant-garde, about which she regularly talks in conferences and symposia and contributes essays and chapters to books. She is a Princeton University Stanley J. Seeger Research Fellow and the recipient of 8 research grants. In addition, her research project AAO: Ethics/Aesthetic is the recipient of 16 cultural and sponsorship funds ca. 300.000€ and implemented as two-year series of international conferences, exhibitions, academic workshops, collective experiments and public actions in collaboration with Benaki Museum Athens, Université de Paris 8, Athens School of Fine Arts, National Technical University of Athens, Parsons The New School For Design, and 45 international artists, designers, architects, intellectuals, scholars, academics and activists. She is the editor of Against All Odds project: Ethics/Aesthetics (Athens: Benaki Museum and Papasotiriou, 2011), of Revelation (Athens: Cultural Olympiad 2001-2004, 2003), and the author of a forthcoming one on the concept of the avant-garde in twentieth and twenty-first century architecture. Her spatial strategies and design are the recipient of awards such as the Special Diploma Leonardo 2009, and the Mention with Diploma of the Union of Architects of Russia, of 5 distinctions in international design competitions (Honorable Mention for redefining Busan's urban waterfront, Korea), is published in 42 architectural journals, webmagazines and books of Amsterdam, New York, Athens, Milano, Seoul, Madrid, and Paris (Architecture d'Aujourd'hui, Space, Metalocus), and is presented, usually after competition, in 17 exhibitions in New York, Athens, Belarus, Madrid, Busan, and London (RIBA gallery, Paris Town Hall, 3rd Minsk International Biennale). She delivers public lectures on her design (Laval University, CityU, American University of Beirut, Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia, Yeunjin University, Busan, Universidade Estadual de Londrina). She is since 2012 an international Independent Expert for the Mies van der Rohe Award, European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Art, Cultural Studies from Kingston School of Art, Kingston University London, a post-professional Master of Architecture from the Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Design GAUD, Pratt Institute New York, and a Master of Science in Architecture (Dipl.-Ing.) from the School of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens NTUA, receiving scholarships from Kingston University, Pratt Institute, and the Alexander S. Onassis Foundation. She is a licenced Architect in Greece and the European Union.
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Orestis Argiropoulos
Yannis Arvanitis
Roula Bakopannou
Antonis Chazapis
Petros Fokaidis
Chrysi Gousiou
Dimitris Kardaras
Nikos Koukoumis
Kostantia Misyri
Stathoula Palivou
Evelina Rempi
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Four East African Community (EAC) member states Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, as well as their northern neighbour Ethiopia, have committed nearly the entire 5, 000 troops that will constitute the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), which brings together 10 regional countries.
The countries pledged three motorised battalions, a mechanised battalion and a light infantry battalion between themselves.
Burundi contributed a light infantry battalion of 850 officers and men, 15 military observers starting from the rank of Major upwards, 140 Individual Police Officers (IPOs), and 36 civilians; while Ethiopia committed one motorized battalion (comprised of military trucks, armored personnel carriers, among other logistics, for mobility purposes), a signal or communication troop, a combat engineer company; 15 military observers, once Formed up Police Unit (FPU), 120 IPOs and 40 civilians.
On its part, Kenya committed to providing a communications squadron, one mechanized battalion (including tank and armored personnel carriers), one level two hospital, 15 military observers, one FPU, 100 IPOs, and 40 civilians.
Rwanda, the current chair of the regional grouping, offered to provide one motorized battalion, one squadron of special forces, one level 2 hospital, 15 military observers, one FPU, 100 IPs, and 47 civilians; while Uganda committed one signal/communications troop, one motorized battalion, one tank squadron (company), an artillery troop, a troop of command engineers, 15 military observers, one FPU, 60 IPOs and 40 civilians.
Comoros, Djibouti, Seychelles and Somalia all contributed personnel and equipment while Sudan pledged to make their commitments known later in the year.
These commitments were sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the respective Defence ministers in a meeting that ended in Kigali yesterday.
"This amounts to a very important step, it is an unprecedented achievement in the African continent," Rwanda's Defence and Military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Joseph Nzabamwita, told Saturday Times.
"We now have the most important components (of the force in place). We have the political will, the military personnel and logistics as well as the legal framework," he said, adding that the next front was to mobilise the necessary funds to get the force ready for combat in crisis areas in the region.
It was agreed that each member state would take care of their respective units and be in position to deploy within the short notice of 14 days, as well as foot the bill for at least 90 days during operations.
But the Defence chiefs also agreed to set up a Peace Fund and mobilise partners such as the African Union, the United Nations, among others, to contribute towards the basket fund, which would also receive contributions from member states.
"The idea is for the Fund to complement the efforts of member countries," Nzabamwita said, adding that it was agreed that a donor conference is expected to be held in March 2015 to help mobilise international support towards the Fund.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Rwanda's Defence minister James Kabarebe, expressed his satisfaction and urged member states to follow through on their commitments.
"It demands a lot of dedication and commitment of course, to fulfill our promise of operationalising our force."
In June, African Heads of State meeting in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea had urged EASF to fast-track the operationalisation of the Force as part of efforts to quell conflicts on the continent and spur peace and growth.
Following yesterday's resolutions, officials are now optimistic that the Force will be ready for deployment come December. Prior to that, a Command Post exercise is scheduled to take place in Ethiopia in November.
The ministers also agreed to reconvene in October in Victoria, Seychelles, in an extra-ordinary policy organs meeting to finalise preparations for the impending full EASF operational capability.
The EASF Coordination Mechanism (EASFCOM), located in Nairobi, serves as the Secretariat for policy organs, structures and activities. The Planning Element (PLANELM), also located in Nairobi, serves as a multi-national and multidimensional full time planning headquarters for EASF within the framework of the African Standby Force.Command headquarters are based in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia will also provide the Chief of Staff, while Burundi's Brig. Gen. Domitien Kabisa is the current Force Commander. He will serve a three-year term that started on March 23.
Other member countries will hold different positions on rotational basis.
On June 26, regional Heads of State decided that the full operationalisation of the EASF must be ready this year, instead of December 2015, as earlier proposed in an AU roadmap.
The leaders seek a well-equipped standby force to tackle regional security challenges which Rwanda's Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Gen. Patrick Nyamvumba earlier described as "diverse in nature" and continuously evolving.
"Intra-State conflicts, asymmetrical threats mainly caused by negative forces that include FDLR, Al Shabab, LRA, ADF-NALU and terrorism, among others, impede peace that our people deserve and an obstacle to our countries' development," Minister Kabarebe said. "Insecurity in one country affects all of us. Our collective action under EASF is therefore essential".
Initiated in 2004, EASF is expected to be part of the African peace and security architecture. Member states' parliaments are now expected to start an approval process of the new Force.Follow https://twitter.com/KarhangaJames