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With decades of experience in the metals, oil and gas, marine and forestry sectors, L. Craig Whited and the team at Fluid and Motion Control Technologies know what it takes to keep industry moving.
In particular, their expertise in fluid power devices – from hydraulic pumps to power units and motors, has seen Fluid and Motion put itself on the map as a supplier of industrial hydraulic equipment.
With a promising business on his hands, Craig realised he needed to put a platform in place to help take Fluid and Motion to the next level and gain all the benefits a modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can offer.
"I could have gone with QuickBooks, but I had experience with Dynamics 365 and felt I wanted something that would give me a better opportunity to scale the business," says Craig.
"Being a start-up, I thought I might be able to do it myself, but quickly realised that I needed a professional to help walk me through this,"
Craig's search led him to Intergen, the New Zealand company that has been working with US companies from its Seattle office since 2009.
Intergen recommended Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the comprehensive business management solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses.
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Business Central lets businesses connect data across accounting, sales, purchasing, stock and customer transactions to run their operations efficiently.
Incorporating a streamlined sales ledger and accounts payable, it drives the financial heart of a business, also handling compliance, reporting, forecasting and visualisations with built-in Power BI dashboards.
With several thousand parts in its inventory, Fluid and Motion needed an ERP system to keep tabs on its growing supply chain, handle sales orders and invoicing and give Craig real-time updates on how the business was tracking.
"A number of players in the market were offering Business Central, but for a start-up the pricing didn't make sense," says Craig.
"Intergen came up with a solution that allowed us to get Business Central configured, to spend time with it and learn where the value lay."
Part of that involved working with Intergen's New Zealand-based Business Central expert, Andrew Sknar, who scoped the project and configured Business Central for Fluid and Motion's needs, working with Craig in a series of Microsoft Teams video sessions.
"Andrew met with me virtually at times that worked for my schedule on the west coast," says Craig.
The key components of Business Central fell into place quickly, but with Fluid and Motion selling to clients all over the US, configuring its e-commerce functions to accommodate the US tax system was a more involved process.
"There are 50 states to deal with and the sales tax, laws and exclusions are quite different state to state," says Andrew. Intergen partnered with Avalara to ensure compliance with US Federal and State tax laws.
The advantages of using Business Central became quickly apparent to Craig when he logged into Role Center, the visual dashboard that gives him an overview of the key information and metrics underpinning his business.
The Dimensions feature of Business Central also allows him to perform analysis on documents, such as sales orders.
"It gives you a macro view of what is going on, where are we selling things, who is buying them and where they are," says Craig.
Other features such as PayPal integration to allow customers to make credit card payments and easy importing of inventory updates from Excel have made life much easier for Craig and the team.
"It's simple to keep track of what customers owe us, what sales we've made, overdue purchase invoices," says Craig.
"These things that are impactful for making the business go further faster. That's a big deal for us."
Fluid and Motion would likely take advantage of the advanced resource planning tools available in Business Central as the company grew and Craig looked forward to leveraging Microsoft's Power BI platform to visualise his company's data.
For Andrew, the partnership with Fluid in Motion demonstrates Intergen's capability to look beyond the technology to the specific business needs of the client.
"We are not just IT people. We have solid knowledge in accounting and finance. We understand taxation in multiple jurisdictions," he says.
"We did the project on time, on budget and to scope. We have a very happy client."
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The system's individual components transport music from a computer or the internet or even from a stereo set to as many as 32 rooms of a house.
The CR200's remote control allows for albums or individual songs to be selected so long as they are stored on the user's computer. It can also access internet radio networks like Last. fm and Deezer. The 3.5 inch display shows the cover of the album being played as well as information about the artist, where available.
The controller and charging station are available for around 350 dollars. Bundled with the ZonePlayer for the multi-room music system, it costs close to 1,000 dollars. (dpa)

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Skofnung is mentioned in several Icelandic sagas. It was originally the sword of the Danish King Hrolf Kraki. In Kormak's (Cormac's) Saga, Skofnung belonged to Skeggi of Midfiord, who had stolen the sword from King Hrolf Kraki's burial mound. Kormak borrowed the sword from Skeggi, but he was warned that it was difficult to handle:
"There is a pouch to it, and that thou shalt let be. Sun must not shine on the pommel of the hilt. Thou shalt not wear it until fighting is forward, and when ye come to the field, sit all alone and then draw it. Hold the edge toward thee, and blow on it. Then will a little worm creep from under the hilt. Then slope thou the sword over, and make it easy for that worm to creep back beneath the hilt."
Kormak failed to heed the warning, and drew the sword improperly, draining all of the luck out of the blade. In his duel against Bersi, the Skofnung chopped off the tip of Bersi's sword
, and the tip cut Kormak on the thumb. Bersi had therefore drawn first blood and won the duel.
In the 13th century Laxdeola Saga, Skofnung belongs to the son of Skeggi of Midfiord, Eid. In Chapter 57, Eid lent the sword to his kinsman Thorkel along with the Skofnung Stone. Wounds from the Skofnung would not heal unless the stone was rubbed upon them. Thorkel borrowed the sword in order to kill the outlaw Grim and avenge the death of Eid's son, but he only managed to wound Grim before being overcome. Grim spared his life and Thorkel used the Skofnung Stone to heal Grim's wounds. When Thorkel died, the sword was passed down to his son Gellir who was buried with it.
The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki, written by an anonymous Icelandic author in the 14th century, tells the story of the Danish King who originally owned the sword. In addition to Skofnung, the sword
("Golden-Hilt") also belonged to the king.
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- Chelsea interested in signing Atletico right-back Šime Vrsaljko.
- Vrsaljko reached the World Cup final with Croatia on Wednesday.
- READ MORE: Chelsea target lands in London to complete £57M move
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid right-back Šime Vrsaljko this summer.
Davide Zappacosta was drafted in from Torino last summer, but failed to prove that he is Chelsea quality during his debut season at Stamford Bridge.
Victor Moses has been first-choice on the right-channel with Antonio Conte at the helm, but it is unclear whether he'd be able to operate as a traditional right-back.
Chelsea may well look to recruit a new right-back this summer. Napoli's Elseid Hysaj was a name mentioned, but that deal might be financially implausible.
According to Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport, incoming manager Maurizio Sarri may look to recruit Vrsaljko.
Vrsaljko was excellent for Croatia against England in the World Cup semi-final. He forced Gareth Southgate to bring on Danny Rose in order to nullify the threat down the right.
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The Sunshine Coast is often seen as the "quieter" sibling to its southern neighbour the Gold Coast in South East Queensland – and for many that's the core reason they choose it as a getaway spot in the first place.
Perhaps most renowned for its collection of beaches north of stretching from Caloundra to Noosa Heads, the region also offers an up and coming shopping scene for those looking to indulge in some retail therapy on those days when the weather turns sour, or simply when looking to snatch up a bargain.
There are several main shopping centres on the Sunshine Coast, and visitors may find that they're somewhat smaller and less flashy then you would find in other destinations. This is because there tends to be a larger focus here on natural, organic and unique hand made products and produce – a reflection on the lifestyle and ethos of the Sunshine Coast as a whole.
What you will find here are a number of smaller shopping villages dotted with charming boutiques that have some great offerings in the way of clothing and unique hand made gifts, home wares and restored antiques, artisan products and artwork.
We take a look at some of the top shopping centres, villages and markets on the Sunshine Coast in our shopping guide below.
Major Shopping Centre Precincts
Image: Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre
- Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre: This is the largest and busiest shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast with several major department stores such as Kmart, Target and Myer and soon David Jones and Big W. In total, there are over 220 stores for you to splurge and find a bargain or two. Shoppers will find nearly all of their favourite chain clothing stores here as well as beauty services and supermarkets. The centre is a meeting hub with several restaurants and cafés to dine out at and a movie cinema. The shopping centre is air-conditioned so you can cool down out of the summer heat but there is also a lovely outdoor alfresco dining area by the creek where paddle boats can be hired. There is ample (paid) parking and Translink bus services also stop here.
- Noosa Civic Shopping Centre: This shopping centre is ideal for visitors who are staying in the Northern end of the Sunshine Coast near Noosa with several supermarkets, services and a selection of clothing and footwear stores just 10 minutes drive from Hasting St. Ample undercover parking is available as well as frequent buses from Noosa. It is not as large as Sunshine Plaza but if you are on a budget and don't want to be tempted then this might be ideal.
- Kawana Shoppingworld: Kawana Shoppingworld is ideal for visitors staying in the southern end of the Sunshine Coast near Caloundra and Mooloolaba. This smaller shopping centre has all the essentials: supermarkets, banks, restaurants and an assortment of the larger chain stores. This centre currently has FREE parking and again there are buses to get you here if you are without a car. If you want to try and avoid the crowds at Sunshine Plaza then this one maybe a better option for you.
Shopping Village Precincts
Image: Main St, Montville
What the Sunshine Coast is lacking in outlet shops, it more than makes up for in its smaller shopping villages with family run businesses and boutiques selling unique gifts, home wares, art and clothing. The gifts that you purchase here will likely be one of a kind and not found anywhere else in Australia so if you are looking for the perfect souvenir for your family and friends then these are the places to look.
- Bulcock St, Caloundra: Bulcock Street in Caloundra is the main street throughout the beach suburb where visitors can find a number of places to spend their money at. The tree lined street is home to a number of boutique shops and cafes that are very popular among both the visitors and locals. It is also just a short stroll away from the main beach.
- The Esplanade, Mooloolaba: The Esplanade is the hub for visitors staying in Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland and Maroochydore. Visitors will find a large choice of restaurants and cafés to dine out at but it is also here that you will find a number of lovely home wares and gift stores. The Esplanade is also the place to go for surf wear, bikinis and surf boards as a number of the international and local surf brands have stores here.
- Main Street, Montville: This lovely town is well known for its wineries, dairy farms, cheese factories and stunning restaurants that overlook the mountain with views out to the ocean. Nature lovers will love the short rainforest walks and waterfalls but shoppers must visit the Main Street in Montville. The street is the main thoroughfare with a number of unique stores including: The Clockshop, Montville Antiques, Hill Top Shoes, The Bowerbird, Verde, Montville Soap Co, chocolate shops, tea shops and stores that sell hand made leather products and opal jewellery. Visitors will need to rent a car or join a day tour to reach this location.
Image: Eumundi Markets
- Kunari Organic Marketplace: This is a fruit and vegetable market with a difference. At the Kunari Organic Marketplace you will find a wholesale warehouse to purchase organic and gluten free produce. The centre also has a garden centre where you can ask all of your questions to the resident horticulturist. Within the marketplace you will find holistic health practitioners, naturopaths, an organic café, cooking demonstrations and a gift shop where artworks and home wares are sold. The Kunari Organic Marketplace has a holistic approach to health and is a one of a kind venue.
Address: 330 Mons Rd, Forest Glen
Hours: Mon- Sat 8am- 5pm Sun 9am- 4pm.
- Eumundi Markets: The history of the Eumundi Markets can be traced back to 1979 when the original markets were first held. The markets were the brain child of the local townspeople. Artisans and craftspeople came together to share their art, music, food and culture with an emphasis on locally made products that provide people with an income. The market has grown tremendously over the years and now houses over 600 stalls and welcome 1.6 million visitors per year. Eumundi is the biggest art and craft market selling furniture, homewares, artwork, ceramics, fashion, jewellery, fresh produce, gourmet sweets and treats, massage, palm readers and live musicians.
Address: 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi
Hours: Wed: 8am- 1.30pm, Sat: 7am- 2pm
- Caloundra Street Fair: The Caloundra Street Fair is the place to be on Sunday morning when Bulcock street comes alive. This is the best street market on the Sunshine Coast which brings together 200 stalls, kids activities, art, live entertainment and fresh food situated by the beach. This does not include the permanent cafes, boutiques and speciality shops that are just a few blocks from the beach.
Address: Bulcock St, Caloundra
Hours: Sun : 8am- 1pm
- Nights On Ocean Markets: These night markets are held on the second Friday of each month and are a great night out with artists, musicians and foodies displaying their talent and wares. The markets are held by the ocean and attract a vibrant crowd to the Maroochydore precinct.
Address: Ocean St, Maroochydore
Hours: 2nd Friday of each month 5pm- 9pm.
For more information on activities and tours within the Sunshine Coast head to our experiences page.


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If you are carrying around an old beat up wallet, full of receipts, discount cards, loyalty cards and whatever else you can stuff in it, does it it really say you might be having some trouble with your finances? "The way you treat the wallet, and the money in your wallet, sends a direct message about what you're saying about yourself, " says New York-based financial advisor Stacy Francis, founder of Savvy Ladies, a non-profit financial education organization. "If you pay more attention to your money and the way it's organized, you'll be more organized, more responsible and more...
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Girls Junior Varsity Track · JV Girls Track Wins Hillsboro's Joe McCraith JV Invitational
The Festus JV girls track team dominated the Joe McCraith Invitational at Hillsboro High School on Wednesday. The Tigers scored 165.50 points, far outdistancing second place Cor Jesu Academy by 55 points. Here are the athletes and relay teams that scored for the Tigers on Wednesday: First Place Sophia Leftwich, 800 meter run–2:43.66 Emma Kettler,
Girls Junior Varsity Track · JV Girls Track Clips Windsor to Win McCullough/Douglas Invitational
The Festus JV girls track squad edged the Windsor Owls 96.70 to 91.20 to take the McCullough/Douglas Invitational on Friday at Festus. The athletes that scored points that enabled the Tigers to take the title included: Emma Kettler–1st place–3200 meter run–12:45.14 4×800 meter relay–1st place–11:02.45 Emma Kettler–2nd place–1600 meter run–5:56.92 Lillian Brickhaus–2nd place–shot put–26-09.00 Tristin Foulk–3rd
Multiple Teams · Former FHS Athlete Honored for Academics at SIU-C
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Multiple Teams · Hoffman & Uskiwich Nominated for Wendy's High School Heisman
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Multiple Teams · Relay Team and McMillin Finish Strong at State
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CPCFI Centre de Promotion du Commerce franco-iranien
French –Iranian Trade Promotion Center
The French-Iranian Trade Promotion Center (CPCFI), located in Paris-France, is a non-profit,
member- driven organization dedicated to serving the needs of the French-Iranian business community in both France and Iran.
Our main mission is to develop business relations between French and Iranian companies in order to contribute to the improvement of bilateral economic relations.
In recent years the uncontested trade growth between Iran and France and the rising interest in related issues has brought forth the necessity to create a center where companies and authorities from both countries could access information and get the opportunity to exchange ideas with other high-level professionals.
More relevant yet, it seemed necessary to bring together both business worlds as a means to instrument an altogether better economic development.
The CPCFI is the principal forum of information and assistance for French and Iranian business leaders wishing to expand into the other market.
In addition to our support to companies, we encourage investment projects through better cultural and institutional interrelations. This we achieve by organizing throughout the year, seminars, meetings, conventions, trade-shows and business trips in both countries.
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Last Updated on Monday, 15 June 2015 11:18 Written by harris Sunday, 14 June 2015 07:35
A flash flood on a quiet, sunny June 14th wreaked new havoc on some of the same spots hit last year. We'll post pictures as they become available, but here are some early arrivals, thanks to Clay Linn who received them from Fosters:
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The Land Cruiser semi-long wheelbase has five doors to make it easy to get into and out of the spacious cabin. Its combination of exceptional off-road performance, convenience and driving pleasure brings greater efficiency to every job.
The large interior of the Hardtop is maximised to carry personnel, yet the easily foldable benches allows an impressive amount of cargo to be loaded when not in use thereby extending the level of flexibility of the 10-seater - 2 x rows forward facing and 2 x sideways benches.
The spacious cabin is a comfortable environment that lets you concentrate on driving. The driver's seat is firmly supportive and designed to keep your knees and arms relaxed. Legroom is ample, allowing comfortable pedal operation. Cockpit meters are positioned to allow reading at a glance, while all the switches are placed within easy reach of the driver.
Typical Specification
Gearbox: 5 speed manual, dual-range
Brakes front/rear: Disc/drum
Tyres front/rear: 7.50R16-8
Suspension front/rear: Coil/Leaf
Weights & dimensions:
Kerb weight: 2,180kgs
Gross vehicle weight: 3,000kgs
Payload: 820kgs
Length: 4,720mm
Width: 1,770mm
Height: 1,955mm
Wheelbase: 2,730mm
Ground clearance: 230mm
Number of doors: 5
Seats front/rear: 10 seater (Front: 1+2 bench, Back: 3+(2x2) bench)
Material: Cloth
Fuel tank: 130 litre
Twin Airbags
Air Conditioning
4.5 litre turbo diesel - proven power
Toyota's tried and tested 4.5 litre turbo diesel engine forms the backbone of the Land Cruiser range. Powerful, yet economical, its V8 layout provides high levels of refinement and gives a smooth power delivery in all applications. It's also supplemented with a healthy dose of low-down torque for increased tractability.
Engine Layout:
4,461cc, V8, OHC
Max power (BHP/kW):
195 at 3,300rpm
Max torque:
43.8 KgM/RPM ISO .Net 1,200-3200 rpm (438 NM)
Key Features
Engine & Chassis Exterior
80 amp alternator (12v)
70 amp-hour battery (12v)
Brake control valve (Load Sensing Pressure Valve)
Cyclone type air cleaner with snorkel
Engine oil cooler integral
Fuel sedimenter with fuel filter
Fuel tank and transfer box protection
Full-floating rear axle
High altitude compensator
Body rust protection
Exterior rear view mirrors
Front and rear stabiliser bars
Front and rear towing eye
Front and rear mudguards
High/Low 2-speed windshield wipers (inc. mist)
Green laminated windshield
Lockable fuel lid
Lockable spare wheel mounted on the back door
Manual free wheel hubs
Rear step bumper
Rear towing eye x1
Semi-sealed halogen headlamps
Side steps
Swing-out type rear window
Swing-out type back door
Air cleaner warning
Assist grips
Brake fluid level warning
CD Player with AM/FM radio
Cigarette lighter
Dash Silencer
Digital clock
Door ajar warning
Floor silencer
Front ashtray
Front headrest
Front heater
Front seat belts (2 x 3 point & 1 x 2 point)
Front & rear interior light
Fuel gauge
Fuel level warning light
Glove box
Interior rear view mirror (day & night)
Odometer (digital)
Oil pressure warning light
2-4WD selector
Owners manual in English
Parking brake warning light
Power assisted steering
Pre-wiring for audio including with two speakers & manual antenna
Rear seat belts x3 (2x 3 point and 1x 2 point)
Sliding and reclining driver and passenger seats
Wireless door locks


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Welcome to NerdWallet's SmartMoney podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions — in 15 minutes or less.
This week's question is from Mike, who says: "I'm wondering about Roth conversions. My wife and I have about half of our retirement money in rollover or pretax IRAs. We're also contributing to 401(k)s with our current employers. I'm wondering if we should convert any of our IRAs to Roth IRAs. Our federal tax bracket is relatively high. How do we decide if and when to do a conversion?"
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Our take
A Roth conversion is when you transfer money from a regular retirement account, which is taxable in retirement, to a Roth IRA, which isn't. Moving that money typically triggers a tax bill, so the big question you have to answer is whether paying the taxes now makes more sense than paying them later.
The general rule is that Roth conversions could be a smart move if you expect to be in the same or a higher tax bracket in retirement and you can pay the tax bill without raiding the account you're converting (or any other retirement account, for that matter). Most people find their tax brackets drop when they retire. But if you're early in your career and a good saver, or you think taxes will inevitably go up in the future, then a Roth conversion gets more attractive.
Normally, conversions make less sense the closer you get to retirement, but there are exceptions. If you're in your 50s or 60s and have saved a lot, you could find yourself pushed into a higher tax bracket when you have to start taking withdrawals from your retirement accounts. These withdrawals are called "required minimum distributions" and they have to start at age 72. Sometimes it can make sense to do a Roth conversion, or a series of conversions, before age 72 to avoid that problem.
Roth IRAs aren't subject to required minimum distributions, which means you can leave the money alone to grow if you don't need it, or pass it tax-free to your heirs. And Roths give you more flexibility when you're managing your tax bills in retirement. But there are other ways to get money into Roth accounts, such as contributing directly to a Roth IRA if your income is under certain limits, or contributing to a Roth 401(k) at work.
If you're interested in doing a conversion, though, get expert help. The math can get tricky and you can't undo a conversion, so talk to a tax pro or financial planner first.
Our tips
Figure out if you're a good candidate for a conversion. Roth conversions can make sense if you think you'll be in the same or a higher tax bracket in retirement.
See if you have enough money outside your retirement accounts to pay the tax bill. Raiding the account you're converting, or any other retirement account, changes the math to the point where a conversion probably doesn't make sense.
Get expert help before you convert. The math can get complex and you can't undo a conversion, so consult a tax pro or a financial planner first to make sure you know what you're doing.
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Sean Pyles: And I'm Sean Pyles. As always, be sure to send us your money questions. You can call or text us on the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373. That's 901-730-NERD. Or you can email us at [email protected], and you can also send us your voice memos to that email address.
Liz: Let's get to this episode's question, which is from Mike. Mike says, "I'm wondering about Roth conversions. My wife and I have about half of our retirement money in rollover or pretax IRAs. We're also contributing to 401(k)s with our current employers. I'm wondering if we should convert any of our IRAs to Roth IRAs. Our federal tax bracket is relatively high. How do we decide if and when to do a conversion?"
Sean: Ah, the classic Roth conversion question. Just kidding. This is actually something that I haven't answered before, but for those who are not complete money nerds like us at NerdWallet, Roth conversions are a pretty hot topic right now.
Liz: Tax law changes and current low tax rates have made Roth conversions attractive to a lot more people.
Sean: They have, but that doesn't mean that they are any less confusing for most people. And I get how Roth conversions can seem like an additional layer of confusion in the already head-spinning process of retirement planning, but we have got your back. On this episode of the NerdWallet SmartMoney podcast, Liz and I are going to talk with investing and retirement Nerd Andrea Coombes to discuss what exactly a Roth conversion is, the advantages and disadvantages of it, and how to decide if it might be a good idea for you. Let's get to it.
Liz: Hey, Andrea, welcome to the show.
Andrea Coombes: Thanks so much, Liz. It's great to be here.
Sean: I'm so glad we can get your help answering Mike's question, Andrea. Let's just dive into it. Can you please set us up and explain in the simplest terms what a Roth conversion is?
Andrea: So a Roth IRA conversion is when you transfer money from a pretax retirement account, like a traditional IRA, into a Roth IRA. And anyone can do this. There's no income limit and you can convert as much as you want, but there is one big caveat, and that is you'll probably owe an income tax bill on the money you transfer.
Sean: You're basically moving your retirement money from one kind of account to another kind of account, but the catch is that you're going to have to pay a tax bill at the end? Why are people doing this, again?
Andrea: I know, right? Who wants a really big tax bill? But it can be worth it to get your money into a Roth. These accounts have some great advantages, especially when you compare them to a traditional IRA. So with a Roth, all of your money, including your interest and earnings, comes out tax-free in retirement. Plus with a Roth, there are no required minimum distributions in retirement. So if you don't need the money, you can leave it in there, and you can leave the account tax-free to your kids or other heirs. Also, keep in mind that actually doing a conversion isn't that hard. If you open a Roth account with an online broker, they can help walk you through the process of making a direct conversion from one account to the other.
Sean: Got it. So with a conversion, you do a little bit of work now and you pay some taxes now, but the idea is that it'll pay off in a few decades when you're saving money on taxes. I do have a question for you, though. Is this something that's only for rich people, or can we commoners do this too?
Andrea: Happily, this is something even we commoners can do — like, actually anyone at all can do this. You can convert $100, you can convert $100,000, or more. If you think a Roth IRA is right for you, a conversion is something to look into.
Liz: Right, and by the way, having some money in a nontaxable account can be super helpful in managing your tax bill when you get to retirement. People put a lot of money into pretax because they love saving that money upfront. But then when the money has to come out, sometimes they're trapped. They don't have any source of income that's coming from a nontaxable source. Financial planners call this tax diversification and they usually recommend it for most people. You can draw on the Roth without pushing yourself into a higher tax bracket or triggering higher Medicare costs.
Now, conversions aren't the only way to get there. You can also contribute directly to a Roth IRA if you meet certain income limits. Also, if you have a Roth 401(k) at work, that's another way to get money into a Roth. So if you don't have the money to do a conversion right now or paying the tax bill now doesn't make sense, you have other ways to get your money into an account that can be tax-free in retirement.
Sean: You guys have made this sound easy, smart and like a potential money saver, but I'm not totally sold. What should people be looking out for here?
Andrea: Well, there is that tax bill, so you're paying taxes years or possibly even decades earlier than you have to. That can make sense if your tax bracket when you retire is going to be the same or higher than it is now, but if your tax rate goes down in retirement, a conversion now could cost you more in taxes than you'd pay later.
Sean: That sounds like a bit of a gamble. How am I supposed to know what my tax rate's going to be 20, 30 years from now?
Andrea: Wait, Sean, you don't know your future tax rate? I can't believe that.
Sean: I wish.
Andrea: Just kidding. It's impossible to know for sure, but you can make an educated guess. So if you're early in your career, the chances are good you'll probably face higher taxes down the road as you move through your career. If you're closer to retirement, it's important to look at your expected income sources in retirement and estimate what your likely tax rate will be. Also, it's important that you're able to pay the taxes on a Roth conversion from a savings account or your current income, really any source other than your retirement account or any retirement account. Otherwise, the math really doesn't work.
Sean: It seems like the earlier on in your career you are, the more this could make sense mathematically, because you'll have less money in your account and then you'll have to pay less taxes on that. Is that right?
Liz: Yeah, that's basically how it works. Now, normally, Roths make less sense the closer you get to retirement, but even then there are some exceptions. If you're in your 50s and 60s and you have a lot of money in retirement accounts, you could find yourself in a higher tax bracket once you have to start making those required minimum withdrawals, which now have to start at age 72. So doing some conversions could make sense, but the math is kind of tricky.
Andrea: That is so true, Liz. And it really makes sense to talk with a tax pro or a financial planner to make sure you don't make a mistake, like accidentally bumping yourself into a much higher tax bracket. And one thing a tax pro or a planner might suggest is a series of conversions. So that means instead of converting all at once, you convert in pieces. It's sometimes called filling out your tax bracket. So, for example, say your other income puts you maybe $10,000 below the next highest tax bracket. In that situation, you'd convert $9,999 and keep yourself within your tax bracket, and that gets money into a Roth without pushing you into a higher tax bracket. But again, you really want to talk to a professional when doing this, just to make sure you do it right, because if you make a mistake, you're stuck. You used to be able to undo a conversion, but that is no longer possible.
Sean: If you are anything like me and your head is spinning a little bit just from hearing those numbers, or if you're just considering this at all seriously, do talk to a professional. It's pretty serious stuff, and you don't want to make a mistake that you can't undo here. But one thing I'm also wondering about, it does seem like I've been hearing about conversions more and more. Why do you guys think that conversions might be gaining in popularity?
Liz: Well, Congress lowered tax rates starting in 2018, and a lot of those changes are going to expire in 2026, so people are thinking they might want to convert now since their tax rates might be higher in the future. Also, Congress changed the rules again late last year. They took away something called the stretch IRA, which was a strategy that affluent investors used to pass tax-advantaged money to their heirs. So now some are doing conversions instead. What that basically boils down to is the rich folks are doing the conversions so that they pay the taxes and then the money goes tax-free to their heirs.
Andrea: I'd also note that I think Roth IRAs in general are more popular right now. I think more people know about them, their popularity has grown, and a lot of that has to do with just the uncertainty around taxes. So with a Roth you really eliminate tax uncertainty, because you pay that tax bill and then you don't have to worry about it going forward. So I think that is another reason maybe that these are quite popular.
Sean: People want to get it while the getting is good and take advantage of recent changes that have made this more appealing.
Liz: I think that tax rates have a lot to do with it, so it's, I think, being driven in part by that. So the answer to your question, Mike, is a big old maybe. A lot of times a Roth conversion can make sense. Other times you're paying taxes when you don't need to, or you're paying them earlier than you need to, in any case. So this is a great question to ask a tax pro or a financial planner. They can walk you through the process and also talk to you about the potential implications now and in the future.
Sean: While we aren't the CPAs or financial planners that can give you a definite yes or no on this question, Mike, I hope that we provided some good background to help you think through this question. And thank you, Liz, thank you, Andrea, for all of your great insights. I think that is all we have for this episode. Let's get to our takeaway tips. First up, Roth conversions can make sense if you think you'll be in the same or a higher tax bracket in retirement.
Liz: And you have to be able to pay the taxes on the conversion without raiding the account you're converting or any other retirement account.
Sean: Lastly, you will want to get some expert help if you're seriously considering this, because the math can be pretty tricky and conversions cannot be undone. And that is all we have for this episode. Do you have a money question of your own? Turn to the Nerds and call or text us your questions at 901-730-6373. That's 901-730-NERD. You can also email us at [email protected], and you can even send us your voice memos to that email address. However you want to send us your questions is just fine. Also, visit nerdwallet.com/podcast for more info on this episode, and do remember to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you're getting this podcast.
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* * *IIn mathematics, an expression, rule, or law that defines a relationship between one variable (the independent variable) and another (the dependent variable), which changes along with it.Most functions are numerical; that is, a numerical input value is associated with a single numerical output value. The formula A = πr2, for example, assigns to each positive real number r the area A of a circle with a radius of that length. The symbols f(x) and g(x) are typically used for functions of the independent variable x. A multivariable function such as w = f(x, y) is a rule for deriving a single numerical value from more than one input value. A periodic function repeats values over fixed intervals. If f(x + k) = f(x) for any value of x, f is a periodic function with a period of length k (a constant). The trigonometric functions are periodic. See also density function; exponential function; hyperbolic function; inverse function; transcendental function.II(as used in expressions)
* * *Introductionin mathematics, an expression, rule, or law that defines a relationship between one variable (the independent variable) and another variable (the dependent variable). Functions are ubiquitous in mathematics and are essential for formulating physical relationships in the sciences. The modern definition of function was first given in 1837 by the German mathematician Peter Dirichlet (Dirichlet, Peter Gustav Lejeune):If a variable y is so related to a variable x that whenever a numerical value is assigned to x, there is a rule according to which a unique value of y is determined, then y is said to be a function of the independent variable x.This relationship is commonly symbolized as y = f(x). In addition to f(x), other abbreviated symbols such as g(x) and P(x) are often used to represent functions of the independent variable x, especially when the nature of the function is unknown or unspecified.Common functionsMany widely used mathematical formulas are expressions of known functions. For example, the formula for the area of a circle, A = πr2, gives the dependent variable A (the area) as a function of the independent variable r (the radius). Functions involving more than two variables also are common in mathematics, as can be seen in the formula for the area of a triangle, A = bh/2, which defines A as a function of both b (base) and h (height). In these examples, physical constraints force the independent variables to be positive numbers. When the independent variables are also allowed to take on negative values—thus, any real number—the functions are known as real-valued functions.The formula for the area of a circle is an example of a polynomial function. The general form for such functions isP(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2+⋯+ anxn,where the coefficients (a0, a1, a2,…, an) are given, x can be any real number, and all the powers of x are counting numbers (1, 2, 3,…). (When the powers of x can be any real number, the result is known as an algebraic function.) Polynomial functions have been studied since the earliest times because of their versatility—practically any relationship involving real numbers can be closely approximated by a polynomial function. Polynomial functions are characterized by the highest power of the independent variable. Special names are commonly used for such powers from one to five—linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic, and quintic.Polynomial functions may be given geometric representation by means of analytic geometry. The independent variable x is plotted along the x-axis (a horizontal line), and the dependent variable y is plotted along the y-axis (a vertical line). The graph of the function then consists of the points with coordinates (x, y) where y = f(x). For example, the graph of the cubic equation f(x) = x3 − 3x + 2 is shown in the figure—>.Another common type of function that has been studied since antiquity is the trigonometric functions, such as sin x and cos x, where x is the measure of an angle (see figure—>). Because of their periodic nature, trigonometric functions are often used to model behaviour that repeats, or "cycles." Nonalgebraic functions, such as exponential (exponential function) and trigonometric functions, are also known as transcendental functions.Complex functionsPractical applications of functions whose variables are complex numbers (complex number) are not so easy to illustrate, but they are nevertheless very extensive. They occur, for example, in electrical engineering and aerodynamics. If the complex variable is represented in the form z = x + iy, where i is the imaginary unit (the square root of −1) and x and y are real variables (see figure—>), it is possible to split the complex function into real and imaginary parts: f(z) = P(x, y) + iQ(x, y).Inverse functionsBy interchanging the roles of the independent and dependent variables in a given function, one can obtain an inverse function. Inverse functions do what their name implies: they undo the action of a function to return a variable to its original state. Thus, if for a given function f(x) there exists a function g(y) such that g(f(x)) = x and f(g(y)) = y, then g is called the inverse function of f and given the notation f−1, where by convention the variables are interchanged. For example, the function f(x) = 2x has the inverse function f−1(x) = x/2.Other functional expressionsA function may be defined by means of a power series. For example, the infinite seriescould be used to define these functions for all complex values of x. Other types of series and also infinite products may be used when convenient. An important case is the Fourier series, expressing a function in terms of sines and cosines:Such representations are of great importance in physics, particularly in the study of wave motion and other oscillatory phenomena.Sometimes functions are most conveniently defined by means of differential equations (differential equation). For example, y = sin x is the solution of the differential equation d2y/dx2 + y = 0 having y = 0, dy/dx = 1 when x = 0; y = cos x is the solution of the same equation having y = 1, dy/dx = 0 when x = 0.
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For almost as long as I can remember we have been saying that the United States, with 5 percent of the world's people, consumes a third or more of the earth's resources. That was true. It is no longer true. Today China consumes more basic resources than the United States does. For full report, visit the EPI website.


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We travelled over 21,000 kilometers, met hundreds of other passionate startups, and participated in dozens of interesting talks and panel discussions at SaaStr Annual 2017—the largest conference in the world dedicated to helping software startups develop and grow their business.
You may recall that Auror won the 'Show Us Your SaaS' competition put on by SaaStr earlier this year, which scored our team four VIP conference passes. It was a trip that we were looking forward to as an opportunity to network and learn, and boy did we ever!
SaaStr was a massive show with 10,000 attendees and an agenda full of speakers that we could learn from. It was difficult to narrow it down, but here's what we're taking away from it.
We're going to change some things.
Over the last year we've seen a massive increase in interest in Auror and our platform. In just 12 months we more than tripled our web traffic, and while we were chuffed with those numbers we know we can do even better. That's why we're going to start tinkering with different elements of our website to make sure it's as good as it can possibly be, both for our community of users, potential customers, and for us here at Auror HQ. One of the big themes of the marketing sessions at the conference was to relentlessly test and re-test elements of your website, so soon we'll start putting that advice into practice and run some experiments to see where we can improve.
Kiwi pride was on full display.
Even though we were attending SaaStr through the video competition win, Auror was travelling as part of a New Zealand delegation organised by Callaghan Innovation that featured more than 30 of the most interesting and innovative SaaS companies the country has to offer. That's an impressive number, and it wasn't hard to pick out familiar accents floating through the halls at SaaStr during breaks between sessions. But there were also some high-flying Kiwi companies on stage at SaaStr as well. The team particularly enjoyed hearing Alex Fala from Vend talking about his company's journey and how to reach a broad customer base, in a session deftly moderated by Keri Gohman from Xero.
The value of mindful business.
Not all the action at SaaStr was inside the confines of the venue halls. The Auror team also got around to visit some companies we admire, like Salesforce, Google, Lyft and Intercom. And while Silicon Valley companies are well-known for offering some pretty extensive employee perks (we're still dreaming about those snack cupboards at Salesforce), there was a real emphasis on making it a priority for employees to practice self-care as part of their work culture.
At Salesforce we saw meditation rooms done up like a Japanese zen garden.
Google allows employees to spend 20% of their time working on R&D projects outside of their core area.
And back at SaaStr, the keynote address of Day 1 was from Dustin Moskovitz (one of Facebook's co-founders) all about creating a mindful business. But practicing mindful business isn't just for big companies; it's incredibly important for small companies too, particularly as they enter high-growth stages where they add employees quickly and risk diluting the company culture. We're incredibly fortunate to have a strong company culture at Auror and will be sure to safeguard it.
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Unfortunately no. We need to follow safe protocols and only thing which you can have safely locked in your tandem jump suit pocket is a small key from your locker. Everything else, phones, cameras, go pro are forbidden.
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MIAMI — A hit-and-run crash sent a car barreling through the wooden wall of a crowded day care center on Wednesday in a suburb of Orlando, killing one girl and injuring 15 people, at least 12 of them children, some of them grievously, the authorities said. One adult was also hospitalized.
A silver Dodge Durango collided with a Toyota convertible, causing the Toyota to crash into the day care center with 50 children. The driver of the Durango fled in the vehicle after the accident. The Florida Highway Patrol identified the suspect as Robert Corchado, 28, a convicted felon.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers found parked outside a house a Durango with a damaged bumper that fit the description of the vehicle in the accident, said Sgt. Wanda Diaz, a spokeswoman for the patrol.
Ronny Avellan, who was repairing the roof of a gas station next to the day care center, said, "What I saw, I can't take the picture out of my mind."
"It was chaos everywhere," he said. "The vehicle was inside the day care, almost in the middle, and there were kids everywhere, on tables and running around. I saw one of the teachers giving CPR to a child."
It was shortly after 3 p.m. when the black Toyota Solara burst through the day care center in a working-class section of Winter Park, coming to a stop inside one of the play areas. Ambulances arrived quickly and took 13 people to hospitals.
Mr. Corchado, a Winter Park resident, served two years of a three-year sentence for cocaine trafficking, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. In December, he was arrested in nearby Seminole County and charged with possession and intent to sell cocaine, heroin and marijuana and for crashing and leaving the scene of the accident, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. He was released from jail on bail.


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Joe Thomas has one piece of advice for his team's front office: Please don't leap at a quarterback in this year's draft.
Instead, go defense. A pass rusher, he advised.
"I think you've gotta be careful reaching for a quarterback at No. 1 because if they fail, they don't help your team at all. Whereas, if you pick a defensive lineman and maybe they don't live up to the hype, you can still find a place to get him on the field and to have an impact," he said. "We're a team that we need guys that can come in and start and can contribute. I think that's the risk of taking a quarterback."
He pointed out though that, despite what seems like a good call — especially looking at this year's QB class — the team doesn't "ask me for any input."


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Vaughan-Bassett Transitions Twin Upholstered Panel Bed
The Vaughan Bassett Transitions Twin Upholstered Panel Bed features a subtly arched headboard and footboard with the paneled headboard upholstered in padded linen. This transitional-style twin bed features a versatile driftwood oak finish that coordinates easily with modern or traditional bedrooms.
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- Dimensions: 83"L x 53.5"H x 41.5"W
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Wet air oxidation for industrial wastewater and sludge treatment: first results of a new research program in Quebec
Conference Dates
June 19-24, 2016
Sub-critical water technologies, in particular wet air oxidation (WAO), have been developing across Europe in recent decades. This process is now used at the industrial scale for the effective treatment of wet organic material, mainly sludge from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), and is done with energy self-sufficiency [1, 2]. In WAO, hot pressurised water (200-350 ˚C, 30-200 bars) is enriched with oxygen or air to initiate exothermic oxidation of organic material, mostly into CO2 and H2O. Since the operating temperature is much lower than typical incineration, no gaseous emissions of NOX, dioxins or furans are generated. Water is being kept in a liquid state due to high pressure, avoiding energy losses by vaporisation. These characteristics allow WAO to be a competitive and environmental friendly process for a variety of wet organic wastes and chemical effluents. However, WAO is still non-existent in the province of Quebec (Canada) and unknown to industries.
In 2014, Centre de transfert technologique en écologie industrielle (CTTÉI), an applied research center in industrial ecology, acquired a WAO laboratory unit and launched the first research program in this field in the province of Quebec. This program, financed by NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), Produits Chimiques Magnus and the City of Sorel-Tracy, aims to study the potential of this technology on various industrial wastes in Quebec and facilitate its transfer to industries. CTTÉI is also supported by European partners Innovation Fluides Supercritiques (IFS) and Aix-Marseille University.
Please click Additional Files below to see the full abstract.
Recommended Citation
Jean-François Vermette, Sophie Girard, and Patrick Desjardins, "Wet air oxidation for industrial wastewater and sludge treatment: first results of a new research program in Quebec" in "5th International Congress on Green Process Engineering (GPE 2016)", Franco Berruti, Western University, Canada Cedric Briens, Western University, Canada Eds, ECI Symposium Series, (2016). https://dc.engconfintl.org/gpe2016/52


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The 28th annual NJPW G1 Climax Tournament is continuing, the finals being on August 12th. All shows can be seen on the NJPW streaming service.
Hirooki Goto over Toru Yano
Tetsuya Naito over Tama Tonga
Zack Sabre, Jr. over Tomohiro Ishii
Kenny Omega over Juice Robinson
SANADA over Kota Ibushi
Current standings
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Tanahashi 3-1
'Switchblade' Jay White 3-1
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Kenny Omega 3-0
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Okada 2-2
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Minoru Suzuki 2-2
Togi Makabe 2-2
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Tomohiro Ishii 2-1
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QD – I will fully admit that I've not watched enough NJPW, but I'm quite interested in this G1 Climax Tourney and plan on checking it out in its entirety when I get back from vacation. For anyone who is becoming disenfranchized with the WWE, this seems like a great way to check out NJPW. Yes, I'm admitting that Mitch might be right on this one, but don't let him know I said it!


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Wed December 08, 2004 - Southeast Edition
Yancey Bros. Co., which celebrated its 90th anniversary in April, has progressed from the days of picks and shovels to one of the nation's leading Caterpillar dealers, as well as the oldest one.
Brothers Goodloe H. Yancey, Jr. and B. Earle Yancey founded the company in 1914 as Yancey Hardware Co., which sold hardware, picks, shovels and striped uniforms to government agencies — especially county prisons — for road construction.
Hard work grew the business. The two opened branch offices in Birmingham, AL, Ft. Pierce, FL, and Greenville, SC.
In 1918, Goodloe heard of a "Caterpillar" crawler tractor made by the Holt Manufacturing Co. of Peoria, IL, which could do the work of "40 mules … or 40 horses and countless humans."
The two brothers traveled to Peoria and asked if they could represent Holt in the Southeast.
Holt was less than enthusiastic, saying Holt had failed in its attempts to sell its tractors for roadbuilding, and that the machines had to be sold direct, rather than through a distributorship.
For all their pains, Goodloe and Earle left Peoria with only a photograph of the Holt 45 tractor and a price quote of $4,750 COD (collect on delivery) per machine.
The brothers turned their attention back to producing crawler machines for the U.S. Army.
However, using their salesmanship and the single photograph, they had phenomenal success selling the Holt tractor. Within 12 months, they had sold all the 45s in Holt's inventory. When they returned to the Holt factory in Peoria the following year, they were hailed as conquerors, and received Holt's first jobber's contract.
Holt merged with the Best Tractor Co. in 1925 to become the Caterpillar Tractor Co., now the world's largest manufacturer of earthmoving equipment.
Caterpillar records indicate that, based on the original agreement date of Dec. 19, 1918, "Yancey is the dealer with whom Caterpillar and its predecessor companies have had the longest business association," leading to Yancey's title as "the nation's oldest Caterpillar dealer."
Growth of Company
Yancey's partnership with Caterpillar has seen much growth and change over the past nine decades. In 1924, the brothers established a new headquarters in downtown Atlanta. The company also saw its territory shrink, from four southeastern states (Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina) with Holt to just the state of Georgia with Caterpillar in 1925.
The brothers decided to split their territory in half in 1927. Goodloe (known as the years progressed as "Mr. Goodloe" as a term of respect and affection) continued the company alone as Yancey Bros. Co. for the counties in the northern half of the state while Earle moved his operations to Albany, as the Yancey Tractor Company, to become the Caterpillar dealer for the southern half of Georgia. Joining Earle in Albany was another brother, L.D. Yancey, who was the father of another generation of Yancey brothers, Don and Goodloe III.
As Georgia prospered, so did Yancey Bros. Co. The company continued to grow and flourish, and does so still, based on Goodloe's fundamental principles: standing by your word, delivering what you promised, and offering assistance when you can.
In 1947, Yancey Bros. Co. expanded with the addition of a branch facility in Augusta. That same year, Earle's family sold the Yancey Tractor Company, thus interrupting the Yancey family's service to customers across the entire state. Six years later a second full-service product support branch opened in Macon.
Don A. Yancey, a nephew of Goodloe, became president of the company in 1959. Don started his career working for Earle and his father, L.D., with the Yancey Tractor Co. in Albany in 1936 as a salesman. In 1969, he led the company in its move to the current corporate headquarters located at the intersection of I-20 West and Six Flags Parkway 4 mi. outside Atlanta's I-285 perimeter highway. These new facilities gave Yancey room for expansion and growth into the next century.
In 1974, Goodloe H. Yancey III assumed the presidency of the company upon the retirement of his older brother, Don. He worked as one of the company's first parts and service sales representatives, as a machine sales representative, as sales coordinator and later as sales promotion manager. Goodloe III became vice president of the company in 1966 and executive vice president and general manager in 1972.
Under Goodloe III's leadership and guidance, Yancey Bros. Co. reached heights which Goodloe and Earle could only have dreamed of.
In 1987, a new division of Yancey, Sunbelt Power Systems, was established to provide truck engine support and primary and auxiliary electric power systems.
New Leadership
Yancey Bros. Co. has announced a plan of management and ownership succession for the company in 1994. James E. Stephenson, son-in-law to Yancey's former president, Don Yancey, became the company's primary stockholder. A successful trial lawyer with experience in construction law, Stephenson was named president and chief executive officer in September 1995, thus continuing the long and proud history of the company for another generation.
Stephenson completed his purchase of the company in February 1996, and assumed the responsibilities of leading the company into its 10th decade of service to the northern half of Georgia.
Under Stephenson's leadership, Yancey Bros. Co. has made solid advances, but he downplays it personally.
"I have some people who are trying to call me Mr. Jim and I tell them I haven't earned it yet," he told Construction Equipment Guide (CEG).
In addition to growing the Earthmoving and Power Systems Divisions, three new divisions of Yancey Bros. Co. have been created during Stephenson's tenure. The company's Rental Services Division, known as The Cat Rental Store, was formed in 1997 and markets Caterpillar's full line of construction and building equipment to customers with daily, weekly and monthly rental options.
The second division created during Stephenson's tenure is Yancey Building Construction Products (BCP). Yancey BCP was started in 1999 and markets Caterpillar's line of compact construction equipment as well as Cat building construction equipment. These machines include backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, mini-excavators and most other Cat equipment in the 100 hp and under range.
The newest operating division of Yancey Bros. Co., Yancey Agricultural Products, was established in 2002. When Caterpillar sold its "Challenger" line of agricultural tractors to Georgia's AGCO Corporation in early 2002, Yancey Bros. Co. was granted the service territory of Georgia, Alabama and the panhandle of Florida for AGCO's "Challenger" and "Fendt" brands of agricultural tractors and equipment.
Perhaps the most important sign of the company's growth under Stephenson's leadership was in December of 2002. Yancey Bros. Co. purchased certain operating assets of the former Caterpillar dealer in the southern half of the state, and became the exclusive Caterpillar equipment and power systems dealer for the entire state of Georgia.
Just as things had been 90 years earlier, the Yancey family once again serves its customers across the entire state of Georgia. Now in the fourth generation of the family, Yancey is proud of its history.
"You don't see the changes from one day to the next, or one month to the next, but our company has experienced phenomenal changes over the years in organization, locations, facilities, and even some aspects of our culture," Stephenson said. "They almost all reflect changes in our customers. As our customers' businesses, and the demands on them, change, that drives change in Yancey Bros. We do what it takes to serve our customers and help them solve their problems. As those problems change for them, and change them, they also change us."
Stephenson said that unparalleled financial success during the 2004 anniversary year reflects this partnership: "Reflecting the excellent business conditions that many of our customers have been experiencing, our 90th year has turned out to be our best year ever, financially. Our company has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade thanks to our partners at Caterpillar, our dedicated employees, and the thousands of individuals and businesses that count on Yancey to be their equipment supplier of choice. As much fun as I'm having now, I can't wait for what's in store for our 100th anniversary celebration in 2014."
Yancey's anniversary celebration took place on the weekend of April 16 to 17. The company hosted approximately 300 owners, presidents and principals of its larger customers on the 16th for an informational program and luncheon at its corporate campus. James W. Owens, Caterpillar's chief executive officer and chairman, was the featured guest. On the 17th, Yancey then hosted almost 1,000 customers at a customer appreciation day, also at its campus. This was complete with barbecue lunch, equipment displays and demonstrations, and operator contests.
Yancey Bros. Co. currently has 24 customer sales, parts and service facilities located in 17 Georgia cities; Albany, Augusta, Austell, Bloomingdale, Brunswick, Calhoun, Columbus, Conley, Cumming, Dacula, Dublin, Jefferson, Kennesaw, Macon, Resaca, Savannah and Valdosta.
Stephenson said further expansion is in the works, particularly in rental stores: "We have land for new facilities under contract at several locations right now. Several other rental store facilities are approved but we don't have their specific locations. We also have some new parts and service facilities. As we celebrate out 90th birthday, everyone is still having fun."
For more information, visit www.yanceybros.com.


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About Burbank Urgent Care
Urgent Care Center – Emergency Rapid Care Center
Burbank Urgent Care has been serving the greater Burbank community from our present location for over 35 years. Initially, Burbank Urgent Care was affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and our primary mission was to provide comprehensive occupational health services to employees of the surrounding municipal and commercial businesses, as well as all of the major entertainment studios. After much of the local film production was outsourced to studios abroad, Providence elected to sell the practice to emergency medicine physicians Dr. Jason Toth and Dr. Stanford Lee who have been providing medical director leadership and professional staffing at the center since the clinic's inception.
In 2009 BOHC was re-branded as Burbank Urgent Care with a new emphasis on meeting the underserved needs of Burbank residents for an efficient, convenient, walk-in urgent care clinic. We continue to maintain a strong affiliation with Providence Medical Center, as well as all of the surrounding major medical and managed care groups, including UCLA Health, Motion Picture, Lakeside, Regal, Facey and HealthCare Partners.
Our primary goal is to provide convenient, cost-effective and expeditious walk–in urgent care services to the surrounding community. Since we are independent and physician-owned, we can rapidly introduce state of the art electronic messaging and online appointment technologies, staffed by residency trained physicians and physician assistants with a more intimate and personal setting rather than dealing with the bureaucracy of a large corporate medical chain. Dr. Toth and Dr. Lee are actively involved in practicing medicine and daily management so that our clinic can provide you with the personal care and attention that each patient deserves. Our ultimate goal is to evolve and continually strive to improve our services to meet the medical needs of our community


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The "Monster" is undoubtedly one of Seiko's most polarizing divers. Some swear by it, and others think the watch is true to its nickname in the worst ways possible. I'm personally a fan, in that I think it's ugly enough that it actually looks quite awesome.
The Monster's been through a number of aesthetic and technical overhauls in the years since it first appeared, and some have been better than others. The current Monster, which most categorize as the third generation in the series, is arguably the best looking one (at least it is to me). Most notably, gone are the shark-tooth markers of the previous model, replaced here with bold, blocky ones that are a better fit to the overall design.
For the summer, Seiko's added another member to the Monster family, and this one is a Seiko USA exclusive — introducing the Seiko Prospex Ref. SRPD29.
Seiko Prospex Ref. SRPD29 "Monster"
- Case Material: Stainless steel (black ion-plated)
- Dial: Black sunray
- Dimensions: 42.4
- Crystal: Hardlex
- Water Resistance: 200m
- Crown: Screw down
- Movement: Seiko 4R36
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A team of four BHP students took second place at the William & Mary National Stock Pitch and Leadership Summit this past weekend. Phoebe Lin (junior), Megan Tran-Olmsted (junior), Ananya Rajesh (sophomore), and Catherine Cheng (sophomore) competed against 16 teams from across the world. All teams were required to pitch a long thesis on a publicly traded stock. The McCombs team pitched on EnPro Industries (NYSE: NPO), and took second place, behind the University of Sydney.
This was UT Austin's first time attending the competition, which is one of the only competitions of its kind. The team was thrilled to win second place. "The most rewarding part of attending national stock competitions is having the chance to interact with students interested in investing across the nation. This time around, we had the opportunity to speak to teams from across the globe – that aspect was really cool," said Tran-Olmsted.
Another team comprised of four BHP juniors participated in the Berkeley Investment Conference this month, a stock pitch competition. The team took first place, competing against 10 other teams, from schools such as Harvard, Stanford, Washington University in St. Louis, Virginia and Cal-Berkeley. Reese Davis, Michael Everett, Karna Venkatraj, and Jackie Ye learned a great deal from the experience. "It was really exciting to network with students from around the country, as well as getting to pitch to notable industry professionals and esteemed academics who offered insightful feedback on our investment idea," said Venkatraj.
Congratulations to both teams, and thank you to BHP alumni who help support student travel to case competitions such as these by giving to the BHP Excellence Fund.


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You want your yard to look good, but you also want to keep your pet safe.
In this case, a dog friendly garden mulch makes sense to bring the best out of your soil and plants, but also to keep your pet/s from a trip to the vet.
Mulch comes in many types and forms, so it's important to know what you're looking at and for.
In this quick guide, we run through what mulch is, what its used for, the types of mulches and how you might assess a dog friendly garden mulch.
Let's check the guide out!
(NOTE: this is an informational and educational general guide. It is not professional advice)
Pet Safe, & Dog Friendly Garden Mulch: What You Might Consider
What Is Garden Mulch?
Mulch is usually an organic material that you apply as a fine layer to the top of your garden soil, although it can be inorganic too.
It comes in several organic types and forms such as:
- Gravel and stone
- Cocoa mulch
- Shredded tree bark and wood chips
- Grass Clippings
- Leaves
- Manure and Compost
- Hay
- Biodegradable earth paper
- Moss
- Pine needles
- Sawdust
Man made mulch comes as:
- Black plastic
- Landscaping fabric
How Does Mulch Help Your Yard & Garden?
Mulch can help your soil and plants in your garden in the following ways:
- Keeps the soil and plant roots cool – plant roots are less stressed from the heat
- Keeps soil moist with more water available
- Organic mulch over time can slowly drip feed nutrients into the soil and plants (especially compost)
- Organic mulch is good as organic matter for plants and micro organisms that naturally decompose and break down certain nutrients in the garden
How Can Mulch Harm Your Garden?
If you use a mulch that is too thick or doesn't allow proper aeration, you can get:
- Insect and bug problems
- Soil aeration issues
Additionally, the time of the year, the weather and the season you place the mulch on your garden plays a part.
The temperature of the soil can influence growing conditions, so you want to make sure you're applying mulch for the optimal germination, growth or maintenance environment.
Is Mulch Usually Safe For Dogs & Pets?
Most organic mulches are generally safe for most dogs (obviously though it is up to you to fdecide what is safe for your dog – ask a vet if you aren't sure).
When dogs eat the mulch is when you tend to see problems diarrhea, vommitting and poisoning.
Mere exposure to most mulches doesn't tend to produce hazardous environments.
If you want to be extra safe though, you might pay attention to the following:
- Stay away from mulches like cocoa mulch that smell good for dogs, and make them want to eat it
- Wait a few week to a month for the mulch to settle into your garden before letting you dog around it sniffing it
- Read the label and the ingredients list on the mulch packaging for any instructions of application and any warnings
- If you are using anything home made like a compost for example, get an opinion from your vet as to whether it will be safe around you pet
How To Choose A Dog Friendly Garden Mulch – What Is The Best Garden Mulch?
A heavy (in weight), organic mulch is usually best.
Heavier mulches are less likely to move around/come displaced, and organic mulches usually have nutrients that they can slowly release into the soil over time.
Black plastic for example has no organic benefit, and can rip and break off into the environment (plastic is not biodegradable), plus it can get slimy and moldy on the underside.
How Much Mulch To Apply To Garden?
Follow the instructions on the bag of the mulch you buy – it should tell you the depth of the layer.
It can be affected by several factors including but not limited to your soil, amount of rainfall, type of mulch, and how weedy the ground is.
Further Resources On Garden Mulch, and Pet Friendly Garden Mulch
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