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Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains serves to the wide spectrum of horizontal markets and could be also considered as generic ERP/MRP/Accounting platform for light and advanced customization to fit verticals. In this small article we describe distribution sector with the example from metal distribution - Dealer/broker of industrial nonferrous by-product scrap, de-tins and de-oils industrial by-product scrap and finished parts. It might sound a bit complex - but we think this is typical for this horizontal market niche. The language of the article is targeted to primarily technical consultant and in-house programmer/software developer. In our opinion - ERP applications should be implemented with the leveraged help and support of internal IT people - we are entering into the epoch of technical specialists and IT departments - smile.

Industry specifics:

• Cost / Price with 5 decimals of the dollar. Well - if you sell thousands of pounds with the price per pound - then every tiny fraction of the cent makes a difference in vendor selection. In Microsoft Great Plains you have reserved 5 digits in the currency datatype to be able to track 5 decimals of the $. In case of Euro or other currency in multi currency environment - this should be applicable to your local currency: Rand, Peso, Real, Pound, Yen, Chinese Yuan.

• Settlement Report. This report is typical for distribution and logistics type of business. In case of metal distributor - this report shows either monthly transactions log or HBL (House Bill of Lading) /MBL (Master Bill of Lading). Again we should implement 5 digits fractioning of the main currency. This report is classical Great Plains Dexterity or Crystal Report - depending on the level of integration with Great Plains screens (Dexterity gives you seamless integration - Crystal requires Modifier/VBA scripting to call Crystal Reports engine)

• Historical Customer Orders. When order taker gets order by phone she/he should have instant access to customer’s recent purchases and comparisons with average recent sales for the specific alloy or metal item. The customization you need is Great Plains Dexterity sales pad and instant item sales inquiry. Both should pull info from Sales Order Processing (SOP) module and have item lookup to Inventory Control (IV)

• Compliance Reporting. We recommend you to use Crystal Reports - this tool should stay for five years and plus. These reports should publish Great Plains company database data at your will and the requirements of the federal or state authority

• Customization & Modification. You should consider using these tools: Great Plains Dexterity (requires some training and experience), Crystal Reports, Visual Studio.Net web publishing, MS SQL Server stored procedures for data integration and feeding.

Good luck with localization, customization and integration and if you have issues or concerns - we are here to help! If you want us to do the job - give us a call 1-630-961-5918 or 1-866-528-0577! help@albaspectrum.com

Author is a Great Plains specialist in Alba Spectrum Technologies ( http://www.albaspectrum.com ) - USA nationwide Great Plains, Microsoft CRM customization company, serving clients in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, New Orleans, Toronto, Montreal and having locations in multiple states and internationally

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You peek into the aerobics room on your way out the door and see that they’re kicking up a storm in there. At first, they look like either an array of Rockettes or a Broadway dance audition. Knees are pumping, legs are snapping, and feet are flying everywhere.

And let’s not forget the sweat. It’s pouring down by the bucket.

Sure, to the curious on-watcher, it would be difficult not to be swept up into the most publicized cardio craze to capture the nation in nearly two decades. Not only can cardio kickboxing pack a knockout punch for your fitness goals, but judging by the expressions on the faces of its participants, the activity is also a knee-slapping good time.

Millions across the country are getting a kick out of cardio kickboxing, whether it’s in the form of the insanely popular Tae-Bo or some of the more general forms offered by local martial artists, fitness trainers, and boxing fanatics.

Not since Jane Fonda helped trigger the aerobics explosion in the 1980’s has any form of cardiovascular fitness captivated the country so convincingly. It seems like cardio kickboxing classes are cropping up in every aerobics room, in every gym, in every city across America. The man behind most of this is Billy Blanks, the seven-time Martial Arts champion and the quick-kicking dynamo you’ll see on the countless Tae-Bo infomercials.

A handful of Hollywood celebrities are swearing by it - guys like Sinbad, Shaqille O’Neal, and Magic Johnson. Gals like Pamela Anderson, Goldie Hawn, and Carmen Electra are saying much of the same.

But next time you’re on your way out the gym door, stop and take a closer look in the aerobics room. You may even recognize a few faces.

After all, you don’t need to be Van Damme to do it. You can simply be the guy next door.

Cardio kickboxing, like aerobics classes, is usually offered in three different forms of intensity: low-impact, moderate-impact, and high-impact. While the low-impact version is an excellent way to obtain flexibility and form, the intensity of the high-impact class is a tremendous method of losing weight and strengthening the heart.

After a few weeks of taking the classes, you’re likely to build endurance, while improving your speed, power, and agility.

But the appeal in cardio kickboxing lies elsewhere. While benefiting from a fantastic sweat session, participants also learn the various punches and kicks that have derived from different Martial Arts forms. In other words, as much of a fitness class that it is, it is also a self-defense class.

Don’t walk into a cardio kickboxing class and expect to emerge as Bruce Lee. This is merely a class engineered to combine self-defense techniques with cardiovascular workouts and add a much-needed “kick” to your everyday workouts.

The most common testimony from participants generally revolves around two ideas. One is that cardio kickboxing is ideal in toning up the muscles, partiuclarly in the arms and legs, while getting you into top shape. And secondly, the kickboxing sessions, which many claim are indeed highly addictive, break up the monotony of those repetitive aerobics classes.

Above all, cardio kickboxing classes provide you in a shorter time with what hours of chugging along on the Stairmaster or stationary bike will. The full body workout - the punches, the kicks, the non-stop pivoting and moving - shoot by like a Jackie Chan movie. And you’ll be equally exhausted when it’s over.

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Many consumers with poor credit do not even consider buying a home after bankruptcy. While a bankruptcy does remain on your credit report for up to ten years, this does not mean you cannot seek credit during the entire ten-year time frame.

Some people are able to purchase a home within one to three years of discharging their bankruptcy. The exact time frame will vary depending upon the reason for your financial difficulties and your credit history since filing for bankruptcy.

The important point to remember is that you should not be embarrassed or intimidated about buying a home after bankruptcy. The longer you wait to purchase a home, the longer it will take you to accumulate equity. If you can prove to a lender that you have increased your credit rating and are no longer considered a risk, you will greatly improve your chances of being approved for a home loan.

The amount of cash you are able to provide for a down payment will also influence the time it takes to buy a home after bankruptcy. If you have a substantial amount of cash for a down payment, you will find more lenders willing to consider your loan application. While there are zero percent down loans available, this will only increase the amount of interest you will have to pay.

FHA Loans

If you qualify, FHA loans are a good option for people who have previously filed for bankruptcy. Some lenders will approve a customer’s loan just one year after a bankruptcy has been discharged. However, the customer will be asked to supply documentation regarding the circumstances of the bankruptcy and proof of their current credit situation. The type of bankruptcy you filed, either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, will also affect how long it takes to buy a home. If you filed for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and are still making payments, many times the trustee will not let you apply for a loan until you have completed your payment plan.

Interest Rates

As expected, anyone who has previously filed for bankruptcy will most likely be charged a higher rate of interest and often a higher fee for obtaining the loan. These types of loans are often referred to as “sub prime loans” and are popular among customers who have a blemished or less than perfect credit history.

To view our recommended bad credit mortgage companies online, visit this page:
Recommended After Bankruptcy Mortgage Companies Online.

Carrie Reeder is the owner of ABC Loan
Guide, an informational website about various types of loans.

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California is a state located on the west coast of the United States and is by far the most populous with a huge and culturally varied population of over 37,000,000 people. California is also the most physically diverse state in the US, with the highest and the lowest points in the lower 48 states located within 150 miles of each other. California’s official nickname is the Golden State in reference ot the Gold Rush of 1849.

With a land area of over 155,000 square miles with almost 850 miles of coastline and beaches, 25,000,000 acres of desert, mountains, numerous lakes, rivers and creeks, forests of all types, thousands of campgrounds and RV parks, beautiful scenery with plants and flowers of almost every type, the state of California is a perfect place to spend your holiday vacation.

The Golden State is also filled with numerous amusements and theme parks such as Disneyland and it’s companion California Adventure Park, Knott’s Berry Farm, Movieland Wax Museum, Legoland, Sea World, Universal Studios and Magic Mountain. It is also home to the world famous San Diego Zoo And Wild Animal Park.

And if nightlife is what you’re looking for, California offers gaming casinos, nightclubs and comedy clubs. If you are a food lover, California has restaurants that fit every ethnic and cultural taste.

California has lots to offer for culture vultures and the history buff. The Golden State is home to museums of every type, numerous art galleries and antique shops and places of worship for every religion. A place to stay is not a problem in California because of its numerous motels, inns and hotels that fit every pocketbook, from very inexpensive to extremely luxurious.

California has some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, most of which are playable year round. It boasts of some of the best wineries in the world and shopping centers and areas with almost every type and brand of merchandise you can think of.

Two of the best things about California is its size and topography. Even many Californians haven’t had the opportunity to visit all of what their state offers. There is just so many places to go and so many things to do in California.

Another attraction of California is its warm and sunny weather. That is why it is also often referred to as Sunny California. California is home to a lot of movie stars so there are many chances of sighting a celebrity.

But California has other things to offer aside from the glitz and the glamour. California has a lot of attractions that are not always broadcast or advertised to the world. In fact California is rich in many natural attractions like redwood forests, an incredibly verdant Central Valley, the Sierra Nevada, deserts, a lot of well-known cities, and hundreds of miles of beautiful coastline. California is home to Mount Whitney which at 14,505 feet above sea level and is the second tallest mountain in the continental United States.

California is a beautiful state. And whether you like hot, warm, cool or cold climate you can find a place in California that would suit your taste, virtually all year round.

David Arnold Livingston loves to travel with his family
and one of his favorite spots is Uniquely Wild California

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Usually a gift is much more important than what it is, indeed a true gift is such only for what it represents. Wedding favors are for sure, a perfect fit to this category. Of course, somebody doesn’t attend a wedding thinking about the favor that they will get in return, on the contrary, people enjoy sharing an important day with their friends and relatives, as many claim that their wedding is the most important day of their life. To express gratitude and appreciation for the attending guests, couples that get married enjoy giving back something to remember their day. Although, usually favors are kind of generalized, and standardized, sometimes couples take their time to hand pick a specific favor for a specific person, this gives a special identity and recognizes a true personal feeling.

Wedding favors became much more than simple thoughts, they became true memories, small items to represent a real bond between people. There are all kinds of wedding favors available on the market, with different prices and very different styles. Some of them are classical and elegant, while others are extravagant and on the cutting edge. Usually, these last ones are very widely used by young couples that decide to celebrate alternative weddings.

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Wholesale vinyl flooring is the perfect solution for people who are looking for flooring that is inexpensive, good looking, and made with high quality. Wholesale vinyl flooring is designed specifically for use in commercial, general and civil aviation applications and facilities, and it contains a hidden Tuff-Seal® interlock system and is backed by a five-year warranty. No carpet will be able to match that performance.

For almost all uses, no adhesive, installation expertise, or uncommon tools are needed. Wholesale vinyl flooring can be used in virtually any aviation building or application, including kit aircraft builders, hangers and terminals, workshops, safety and security areas, basements and below-grade areas baggage claim, concourses, ground support and maintenance, passenger bridges, emergency, repair and overhaul areas.

Wholesale vinyl flooring will stay in place and does not shift even under heavy point loads. It can be used for wayfinding and to brighten cold and uninviting hangers and other areas, such as those used by visitors, customers and employees. Vinyl flooring’s cushioned feel has been shown to improve productivity and comfort, while reducing noise and dust.

Wholesale Vinyl Flooring is easily installed

Unlike other forms of flooring, wholesale vinyl flooring is easily installed over any level, clean, structurally sound surface, including tainted, moisture-problem or uncured concrete subfloors. With proper instruction, the tiles can be quickly and easily removed and re-laid in other areas as needed or moved to other sites in the case of rental facilities. Tested and resistant to most fluids, all wholesale vinyl flooring tiles are impact, fire, chemical and stain-resistant.

Most wholesale vinyl flooring meets ADA slip-resistance recommendations and ASTM specifications for F-1700 solid vinyl tile, is 100% recyclable, easy to maintain and helps meet LEED criteria. Since CenturyAVX tiles are generally not adhered to the subfloor, their cost may be fully deductible in the first year.

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