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CLINTON, Mo. -- Heather Shinn's home in Clinton, Mo. had turned into a full-blown construction site. That's why she was smiling.

"That's absolutely wonderful," Shinn said as she watched four men hard at work re-roofing the the modest home she shares with her young daughter.

The first time FOX 4 Problem Solvers met Shinn half her roof was missing. The roofer she had hired, Travis Hurd, had taken nearly all her money but disappeared after dropping off materials and tearing off some shingles.

"I don't have any more money to pay someone else to do it now," Shinn told Problem Solvers.

That's why FOX 4 Problem Solvers called Wyatt Zucca of Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing of Blue Springs. Problem Solvers knew Zucca had a big heart and a solid reputation. All we had to do was explain Heather Shinn's predicament and Zucca was on board.

"You called and you had a need and you had a lady who had been taken advantage of, so we wanted to step up and help," Zucca said.

It was an offer of help so generous that Shinn, who works full-time and goes to school, never expected.

"I didn't think that someone would want to step up and do the rest of it for free," she said.

Zucca rearranged his schedule to re-roof the house just a few days after we called, realizing that Shinn's roof was so bad that she was seeing damage inside her home every time it rained.

Shinn's dad Bill Shinn was on hand to welcome Zucca and his crew.

"After the last several weeks I had kind of given up hope on finding some good people out there, but you managed to do it," Bill Shinn said.

By the end of a very long day, Heather Shinn's home had a new roof and she had renewed confidence that not all contractors are just after your money; some actually care about your home. You just have to find the right one.

There was more good news at the Olathe home of Joe and Stacey Brashears. After a FOX 4 Problem Solvers' story about how the Brashears had paid a company to install a new fence but never got one, we received several offers of help.

Good guys John Fulkers and Andrew Bush offered to complete the job for free.

They were concerned that Joe Brashears, who is fighting cancer, was now going to have to put up the fence by himself. Fulkers and Bush don't own a fencing company, but both men said they've built fences before and aren't afraid of hard work.

"I don't even have words other than to say 'thank you,'" said Stacey Brashears.

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National Roofing Partners (NRP), the leading network of commercial roofing contractors in North America, is proud to join roofing professionals across the country celebrating National Roofing Week. Organized by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), the week helps to increase recognition of the significance of roofs to every home and business, stress the value of professional roofing contractors and promote the good deeds of the industry. National Roofing Week is taking place June 4-10, 2017.

As one of the most important components of a structure, the roof is often taken for granted until it falls into disrepair. National Roofing Week enables roofing professionals to engage in their audiences and inform the public about the essential role roofs and professional roofing contractors play in every community.

"The professionalism of the roofing industry continues to improve and it is through the efforts of the NRCA, stated Dale Tyler, NRP President. Here at NRP, we strive daily to bring the highest level of professionalism and quality to every job. With our footprint of over 80 tier-one roofing companies and 120 service locations nationally, we know the importance of providing roofing services and maintenance that protects the assets of every building while also providing long term return on every roof.

As a founding sponsor of National Women in Roofing (NWIR) who is also a sponsor of National Roofing Week, NRP is thrilled to be supporting not only the weeks activities but also the growing diversity of the industry, stated Heidi J. Ellsworth, NRP Strategic Initiatives Director. NRP is a leader in roofing diversity with strong ties to women and minority-owned businesses inside and outside of the NRP network.

National Roofing Week takes place each summer. Its mission is to increase awareness across the U.S. about the significance of roofs to every home and business and the professionalism of all the people employed in the industry. National Roofing Week also promotes the importance of hiring a professional roofing contractor and making informed decisions about maintaining or replacing any roof system.

Additional information about National Roofing Week can be found at http://www.nrca.net/roofingweek.

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About National Roofing Partners National Roofing Partners (NRP) was founded with the mission of continually improving the facility management capabilities of its customers by analyzing existing roof conditions, recommending and providing high quality single-source roofing replacements and services with dedicated support and technology. Building on the strong expertise of tier one commercial roofing contractors with over 120+ service locations and 8,000 employees nationwide, the network provides exceptional roofing and building envelope service, technology and maintenance for customers. For more information, visit http://www.nationalroofingpartners.com.

About National Roofing Contractors Association NRCA is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. NRCA's mission is to inform and assist the roofing industry, act as its principal advocate and help members in serving their customers. NRCA continually strives to enhance every aspect of the roofing industry. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit http://www.nrca.net.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA June 5, 2017 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California has awarded Wedge Roofing with the 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics in recognition of the companys ethical and trustworthy roofing services, as well as their commitment to supporting their community.

The BBB A+ rated roofing company serving Marin County, Sonoma County, San Francisco and Napa since 1976 received the prestigious ethics award in the category of 11-49 employees and is now nominated for the BBB International Torch Award for Ethics.

The Better Business Bureau team, California State and local Bay Area dignitaries attended the award ceremony, held at Wedge Roofings Petaluma headquarters. BBB President and CEO, Lori Wilson presented the Torch Ethics Award to Wedge Roofing for going above and beyond in demonstrating strong ethical standards, and showcasing trust in the community.

Wedge Roofing president Ralph Wedge accepted the award on behalf of his entire company stating, Our core values of quality, honesty, integrity and value are the foundation of our company and are expressed by every employee. Doing what is right is who we are as a company, and is a source of pride for the entire Wedge Team.

In thanking the BBB, General Manager Gary Harvey said, Here at Wedge Roofing we are used to receiving recognition and accolades from industry leaders and national experts, but the BBB Torch Award is different as it recognizes the environment here at Wedge Roofing that cultivates, nurtures and fosters business and leading practices.

Attending the award ceremony on behalf of California Assembly Member Marc Levine were Senior District Director Melissa Apuya and District Director Cal Weeks who presented Wedge Roofing with the California Legislature Certificate of Recognition.

Representing the city of Petaluma, honorable guests included Mayor David Glass, Petaluma Chamber of Commerce President Onita Pellegrini, Bank of Marin Branch Manager Kathy Madsen, Rebuilding Together Petaluma Executive Director Jane Hamilton and ABC Supply Manager, Dennis DeBolt.

The BBB Torch Award for Ethics is intended to spotlight the practices of organizations that generate a high level of trust, among their employees, customers, and their communities. The competition was created to honor businesses that demonstrate their commitment to trust and marketplace ethics, and the award embodies BBBs mission to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust.

In this rigorous competition, businesses from thirteen counties in the Bay Area and Northern California completed a meticulous application process to illustrate their commitment to ethics and community leadership.

With a score of 53.4 out of a possible total score of 60 points, the independent panel of judges comprised of highly distinguished Bay Area business and community leaders selected Wedge Roofing as the BBB Torch Ethics Award winner in the category of 11-49 employees.

The independent panel of judges for the 2017 BBB Torch Award were Steve Van Dorn, President & CEO of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce; Alan Ross, Professor of Business and Public Policy at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business; Jim Ruane, Mayor of the City of San Bruno; Lan Wu, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing at the College of Business and Economics of CSU East Bay; Frank Davi, Senior Director of Canyon Design Build; Alex Alexander, West Point and Harvard Business School graduate and author of The Entrepreneurs Edge; and Reverend Dr. David Moore, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut Creek.

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Sven the Goat, For USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin 7:26 a.m. CT June 3, 2017

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Congratulationsto John Koessl, the winner of the Marston Anderson Memorial Cup, and Mike Tomasian, the winner of the Louie Oldenburg Memorial Cup, in the Car and Motorcycle Show which was conducted Sunday at the Country Walk Shops.

It was a bit rainy at first, but Olga and I had a great time at the show. There were some totally awesome cars and motorcycles on display, and the food and entertainment was fantastic.

Join Olga and me for the annual Roofing of the Goats Parade at 10:30 a.m. June 10.The parade begins at the corner of Mill Road and South Bay Shore Drive, and unless its raining the parade will culminate with the first roofing of the goats of the season at Al Johnsons Restaurant & Butik.

All goats are invited to participate in the parade, and goat costumes, Viking hats, and other creative endeavors are encouraged. There will also be a goat plop contest. Im pleased to announce that Ive been chosen to be the grand marshal of this years parade. As you can see, the parade organizers have very good taste.

Sister Bay has offered free concerts in the park for over 25 years. The tradition resumes on June 14at the Sister Bay Stage in Waterfront Park.Bring your own chair, blanket or beach towel and snag a spot. Wednesday evening concerts begin at 6 p.m.and Saturday night movies begin shortly after dusk. The first concert of the season will feature the Modern Day Drifters, who play classic and modern country music.

All residents, business owners or operators, and owners of property in the village of Sister Bay and the town of Liberty Grove are encouraged to participate in a Shredding/Appliance Recycling Day on June 17.There will be no charge to have documents securely shredded or to recycle most computer components and small household appliances, but a fee could be charged for some.

Any documents to be shredded as well as any appliances or computer components to be recycled should be brought to the parking lot at the Liberty Grove Town Hall,11161 Old Stage Road, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 17. Please note that there will be a limit of five bankers boxes per household or business. Due to overwhelming response in the past, people from other municipalities will not be allowed to participate in this program.

The summer hours are now in effect at the Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Library. (10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Saturdays)

My friend, Christina, informed me that there will be lots of stuff going on at the library throughout the summer.

On Thursdays, from June through August, my buddy, Amos, a therapy dog who loves to be read to, will be at the library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Readers Rampant Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 2:30 p.m. The topic of discussion on June 13 will be The Light In The Ruins by Chris Bohjalian,

There will be rotating weekly hands on childrens activities in the library, including working with LEGOS and marble runs, and there will also be a number of group projects to work on;

A Genealogy Group meets from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays throughout the year. Drop-insare always welcome;

Race Into Reading, a fun, educational family program with real race cars, drivers and photo opportunities, will be presented at 11a.m. June 24.

Race Cars & Their Drivers will be the subject of Junes Book Display Wall. That display will feature a mixture of books for all ages as well as DVDs and video games, and all of them pertain to car racing.

Im pleased to announce that the village will be introducing a free trolley service as a mode of public transportation in the near future. The trolley will service Sister Bays motels, the downtown, and the Country Walk Shops via an approximately 30-minute loop during the upcoming season. The village is currently accepting applications for trolley drivers. If you have strong customer service skills and possess a CDL with a passenger endorsement please submit an application ASAP. The anticipated wage rate is $18per hour, and applications can be obtained at the Administration Office.

As you can see a considerable amount of progress has been made on the Sister Bay Market Place parking lot. Surfacing was to be fully completed by June 1 with lighting and landscaping work to be completed shortly thereafter. The new parking lot brings 48 additional parking spaces to the downtown area.

On top of that, approximately 65 additional new parking spaces have been installed in the village over the last 12 months.Signsdirecting people to public parking areas were installed last Friday, so hopefully those signswill help folks navigate their way around the village more quickly.

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to Tammy Anderson, whose special day is June 7, Jerry Wesa, whose special day is June 8, Emily Anderson, whose special day is June 15, and Wayne Anderson, whose special day is June 17th.

Board of Review will be conducted from 6-8 June 6at the Fire Station on Mill Road. If you want to receive copies of agendas for any upcoming village meetings please provide your name and e-mail address to the folks in the village office. Agendas and packet materials can also be accessed on the Villages website.

Well, I guess thats all for this week. If you know of any special events which will be occurring in the Village, or would like to have me publicize birthdays or anniversaries of folks who live or work here, please provide that information to my friends in the Village Office at least one week in advance of the special day(s).

Have a great week.

Sven the Goat is the Sister Bay mascot who compiles community news with the help of a hard-working group of villagers.

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The Roofing Contractors Miami requires that roofing contractors go through a rigorous screening process before they can become certified and our company provides the best roofer in Miami. Roofing contractor Miami takes the pressure off of you because your pressure construction of your building on the time and takes on the responsibility of declaring that a contractor has met the standards of a true professional contractor. Both commercial and residential roofing contractors Miami, those with large or small businesses, can become certified in United States of America. Their company manager, engineers, and estimators can also become certified. The principal goal of this voluntary certification process is to increase professionalism and consumer confidence in the roofing industry, as well as to assure owners, architects, consultants, developers and general contractors that a Certified Roofing Contractor is experienced, reliable and knowledgeable. The construction of a roof is determined by its method which kind of roofing you need for you home building of support and how the underneath space is bridged for construction and whether or not the roof is pitched because if you do not need the minimum or maximum pitched for you building. The pitch is the angle at which the roof raises from its lowest to highest point and that points roofing rising or falling depend upon the pitched point. Roofing Contractor Miamis architecture, except in very dry regions, has roofs that are sloped, or pitched. Roofing Miami construction elements such as drainpipes may remove the need for pitch; roofs are pitched for reasons of tradition and aesthetics. So the pitch is partly dependent upon stylistic factors, and partially to do with practicalities and other hand its depend upon your need. Some types of roofing, for example thatch, require a steep pitch in order to be waterproof and durable that kind of pitch protect your home building from water in the shape of rain. Other types of roofing, for example panties, are unstable on a steeply pitched roof but provide excellent weather protection at a relatively low angle that kind of pitch protect your home from wind and snowfall. In regions where there is sun light, an almost flat roof with a slight run-off provides adequate protection against the sunlight which create the hate in your home and your office. Drainpipes also remove the need for a sloping roof. The durability of a roof is a matter of concern because the roof is often the least accessible part of a building for purposes of repair and renewal, while its damage or destruction can have serious effects.

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Surge in roofing boosts construction

Shortly after midnight Saturday, April 15, a storm pelted Plainview with golfball- to softball-sized hail, damaging many roofs that had been repaired months earlier following a 2015 storm.

Now that insurance adjusters have completed their work, the roofing crews are busy making repairs. That strong level of activity is reflected in the City of Plainviews report on construction activity during May 2017.

That report, issued Thursday, shows 94 permits for roofing projects issued during May for a combined value of $1,562,306.55. That activity accounts for the lions share of the 108 building permits issued during May, as well as the months total $1,627,326.55 construction value.

For the calendar year-to-date, construction stands at $2,595,889.44 for 201 projects. Thats triple the 2016 total for the same period of $831,952 for 100 projects. As expected, roofing activity accounts for most of the 2017 year-to-date tally with 146 projects for a total of $2,127,140.53.

The City of Plainview began requiring building permits for roofing in January. As a result, no comparison figures on roofing from 2016 and previous years are available.

Other than roofing, the city issued 14 permits for construction in May. Those projects, and corresponding value, include: five residential additions, $7,150; two residential remodels, $24,205; two garage/carports, $2,050; one commercial addition, $700; one commercial demolition, $23,000; and three signs, $7,915.

For the year-to-date, building permits have been issued for 12 residential additions, $47,250; nine residential remodels, $29,183.51; 10 garage/carports, $13,350; two storage buildings, $5,500; one new commercial, $21,000; two commercial additions, $169,988; five commercial remodels, $44,600; one commercial repair, $20,000; three commercial demolition, $23,000; 10 signs, $94,877.40; and 146 roofing, $2,127,140.53.

Three certificates of occupancy were issued during May, to Milagros Boutique, 1710 W. 13th; V-Twin Service, 801 S. Columbia; and FedEx, 1501 N. I-27.

Non-roofing construction projects include: Alvaro Monarrez, 1507 W. 11th, commercial addition-awning; Rogelio Acosta, 1122 W. 31st, residential addition-porch; Clearview Home Exteriors 2413 Kermit, residential remodel-windows; The Desert Inn, 111 W. Sixth, commercial demolition; Gilbert Escalante, 1012 Davidson, residential addition-awning; Carlos Castillo, 1305 W. 15th, garage/carport; Noel Cortez, 712 Elm, residential remodel; FedEx, 1501 N. I-27, sign; Maria Ramirez, 2914 Navasota, residential addition-awning; Radar Supports, 2807 W. Seventh, sign; PMG Digital Inc., 3324 Olton Road, sign; Rufino Juarez, 1400 Travis, residential addition-patio; Dustin Morgan, 2406 Galveston, garage/carport; Dustin Morgan, 2406 Galveston, residential addition.

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A local roof expert answers questions about resident roofing maintenance and repairs.

Martin Morales Co-owner, 1st Choice Roofing & Construction

Martin Morales Co-owner, 1st Choice Roofing & Construction

How often should a homeowner have a roof checked? Its recommended to have someone take a look at your roof every year to every two years, and the reason being is because sometimes you have trees around the house, or a branch may have fallen on the home and caused some damage. A lot of times if weve had storms come throughand they dont have to be a significant stormbut there might be something caused from high winds so something was projected toward the roof. A homeowner may not know that because they dont get up on their roof and [by] looking at your roof from the ground, you cant see whats going on with the roof. In a years time, a lot can happen.

What are some common causes of roof leaks? Any type of abnormal penetrations in the roof, whether it be from tree branches or from anything that could have hit the roof, including possible storm damage. Some of the nails of the roofing accessories, they are going to be exposed and theyre supposed to have sealant on them. [But] the sealant could be wearing away and the nail head becomes exposed. [Then] they start to rust and back out of their seat, and water can penetrate a nail hole. Its a very common cause and can cause structural damage to the decking and possibly into a rafter or into the Sheetrock or interiors and insulation. We even look at the gutters. Are they clean or full? Because if youre not getting proper drainage, water can back up.

Is there a certain time of year to have a roof inspected?The way we look at it is as long as you have your roof inspected on an annual or biannual basis, it doesnt matter when you want to have your roof looked at. You want to have your roof looked at to see if it is as watertight as possible. We could get a storm in April [or] we could get a storm getting toward storm season, but right after winter and spring, thats a good time, especially in March and April. Thats when were going into storm season, and then you can get prepared for the rest of the year.

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Forward Labs, a Palo Alto, CAbased startup, debuted a building-integrated solar roof that could challenge Tesla in the category, Curbed reported. The company said its roofing will cost two-thirds that of Tesla while delivering twice the energy generation capacity of similar products.

Like Teslas, Forward Labs roof is designed to blend in, according to Treehugger, in this case replicating a standing-seam metal roof. The roof features layers of glass, photovoltaic cells and a chromatic coating in the owners color of choice.

The roofing can be pre-ordered and will be introduced in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2018. It will cost approximately $3.25 per watt.

Teslas highly anticipated solar roofing, which opened to pre-orders in early May, features solar-collecting tiles in two initial styles (black smooth glass and textured glass) and two more styles (French and Tuscan slate) to come. The company puts the price around $21.85 per square foot and says its tempered glass tiles are three times stronger than standard roofing tiles.

New York Citybased integrator Cloud9 Smart Home investigated the potential ROI of the Tesla product and found that the companys numbers indicate the product to be a smart investment, but without real-life proof of concept, early adopters will have to take on the risk of finding out.

Consumer Reports analyzed houses in three U.S. regions based on Teslas online ROI calculator for its new roofing product. The publication found that savings are possible for some of the homes, but that those savings likely wouldnt be realized in the 13 years a typical homeowner stays in their house. Meanwhile, one analyst questioned Teslas assessment that the companys solar roofing will save money, saying the calculator ignores several details in setting cost, including the different projected lifetimes for the roof and its companion power storage battery.

Still, Teslas and Forward Labs offerings come at a time of tremendous buzz for rooftop solar in the residential space. Googles Project Sunroof estimated that roughly four in five homes in the U.S. could generate enough energy from rooftop solar panels to justify the investment. In a recent survey of real estate agents and brokers by the National Association of Realtors, 80% of respondents said PVs are offered in their region and 42% said that perceived property values are higher for homes with solar panels.

Many U.S. builders offer solar panels. For example,the southwest Florida master-planned community of Babcock Ranch will include a 443-acre, on-site solar array that will power the MPC. And last week,Fremont, CA,announced a mandatefor new homes to include solar panels.

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Roofing company takes single mom's money but leaves home a leaky mess fox4kc.com CLINTON, Mo. -- Heather Shinn's home looks like it's about to get a new roof, but looks can be deceiving. Although half of her old roof's shingles have been removed and new roofing materials are lying in her front yard, it's been nearly three weeks ...

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Forward Labs solar roof looks like a metal roof. Credit: Forward Labs.

Earlier this month, Tesla started taking the first $1,000 deposits for its much heralded solar roofs sleek and fashionable roof tiles that double as solar panels. The marketing was so good that Tesla is already sold out on solar roof tiles until well into 2018, according to Electrek. But Tesla isnt the only company in this business. A newcomer called Forward Labspromises to deliver much of the same energy output at Tesla at almost half the cost and installation time.

While Teslas roof will set you back about $22/square foot ($220/square meter), a Forward Labs roof comes in at less than $12 per square foot ($120 / square meter) for the sections that include PV ($3.25 per watt) and $8.50 per square foot of the non-PV areas. These were designed by a team led by Zach Taylor, who comes from a constructions background particularlyon the composition and installation of roofing systems. According to Taylor, his company designed solar roofs to be as inexpensive as possible by using standard construction materials which are easy to install and replace.

Credit: Forward.

Whereas Teslas solar roof is made from individual shingles, Forward Labs metal roof is made up of one large, layered piece which itself consists of five layers:

The top layer made of tempered glass which protects the whole system from the elements snow, hail, etc.

Optical chromatic cloaking gives the roof its visible colorwhile absorbing very little usable light.

Monocrystalline solar cells cheap and readily available.

Rollformed galvanized metal panelswhich serve as the base of the roof.

The racking system which like Teslas roof is concealed.

Right now, 8 colors are available but given the chromatic layer, any color is technically possible. Installation takes only a couple of days or half as much as Tesla, according to Taylor.

Aesthetically, it doesnt look like much it resembles a typical metal roof. But that can be a good thing if youre looking topass a Home Owners Associations muster. Its also worth knowing the entire roof benefits from the 30 percent federal Investment Tax Credit.

Credit: Forward Labs.

Although the entire roof doesnt produce power, its treated as part of the system, just as mounting is part of a standard solar array and included as part of the 30 percent credit. Tesla has led on this interpretation, and were planning on being under the same final definition, Taylor, the companys CEO, told GreenTechMedia.

But were more focused on what consumers want, and were finding that consumers are very interested in solar roofing, whether or not the construction industry is open to that, he said. Were looking at a 7- to 8-year return on investment and faster installation time 2 to 3 days rather than 5 to 7 days and, in my opinion, and a better looking roof.

Im trying not to make too many comparisons directly to Tesla, Taylor added. But I can say that we do have the most cost-effective roof in the market with the highest rate of return on investment and thats what homeowners have been seeking.

Those are some very bold claims. It remains to be seen if Taylor and colleagues are worth the hype after all, Tesla is also very bombastic with pre-product claims but nearly always delivers, and plenty more.

The firm has started taking preorders for its solar roofing system for installation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Taylor says the first preorders will be installed this year even though he told customers its on for 2018. Wed like to underpromise and overdeliver, he said.

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