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February 2005
© 2005 by Bret S. Beall
I've written about getting organized before (Sensational Living® April 2003; June 2003; July 2003; plus a few others).
I've written about purging possessions before (under the guise of "unshopping") at Senses of Living® June 2004.
But to date I have not really addressed HOW to prioritize what you purge so that you can get on with organizing. I'm going to review a number of concepts and philosophies, and then I'm going to finish up with my own suggestion that will help you not only purge and organize, but live a better life in general (and isn't that really why you're here?).
1. Discard it if you haven't used it in a [1year/2 years/5 years/fill in the blank]. This is perhaps the most common advice I have seen with regard to purging. While this approach does have "some" obvious merit, it really is too simplistic. For instance, when I went through my period of extensive research to finalize the firm theoretical, evidence-based foundation of the services I offer through Global Organic Designs Lifestyle Services, I stopped wearing my abundant business wardrobe (suits, jackets, slacks, ties, dress shoes, etc.). Because I invested 2.5 dedicated years to this enhancement of my already considerable skills, I "should" have divested myself of my business wardrobe using this philosophy. Of course, that would have been foolish, since I knew I would soon be re-entering the corporate world in a variety of contexts, and I would have had to replace everything if I had purged my considerable clothing. Admittedly, I did take the opportunity to dispose of suits and jackets that I never really liked (ie, unflattering), but my Giorgio Armanis, Bill Blasses, Nino Cerruttis and other classic, tailored clothes are still available to me. Consider this purging philosophy, but don't be dogmatic.
2. If it is out of fashion, send it away. I have previously pontificated on why we shouldn't care if something is in fashion or not. If you wear what is comfortable and attractive with confidence and force of personality, hang onto those "classic" clothes for as long as you need them. If we are talking about fashion and furnishings, fuhgeddaboudit! "Furnishings" and "fashionable" should not be used in the same sentence. I've said it once, and I'll say it many more times (see below), but décor is about relationships! And fashion is about personal comfort and style. Just remember that "retro" is a synonym for "out of fashion."
3. Do you need it, or do you want it? This is a very common approach to consider when buying something, but when it comes to organizing and purging, it loses some of its "oomph" because it is perfectly OK to want something you don't need. "Need" refers to absolutely required items, while "want" is usually reserved for luxuries. However, "want" can also be used to describe items that are important to our esoteric aspects, like music, art, decorative items, specialized cooking utensils, etc. I've admittedly fallen victim to the "need" issue when dealing with my research files; I combine the "need" question with the "have I used it yet" (usually after five years) to help me purge research files. Also, needs can change over the years, so something I needed a decade ago may not longer be relevant in my life. Another pertinent anecdote involves a set of tiny tools (screwdriver, and others) that I had purchased from a gentleman in the San Francisco airport many years earlier when he presented me with a placard reading (paraphrased) "I am deaf and mute. Please help me by purchasing this item" I "never" buy such things, but for some reason I was compelled to purchase this set of tiny tools. I got them home, put them in my desk drawer, and forgot about them … until one morning when I was getting ready for work, dashing around, and my eyeglasses fell apart! Yikes! By some miracle, I found the screw that had come loose, and remembered this set of tiny tools which I then extracted from my desk drawer. Imagine my joy when I was able to repair my eyeglasses and get to the office on time! Did I want the tiny tools when I bought them? Maybe, maybe not. Did I need them? Not when I bought them, but I was sure glad I had them. Ask yourself the "need/want" question, certainly, but again, don't be dogmatic.
4. Duplicate items: Well, I suppose everyone has "some" duplicate items, and getting rid of such redundancy is usually a logical and easy place to start purging. But, I'll temper that by saying that when my coffee maker short-circuited one morning, I was glad to have a backup that I had picked up at a thrift store for $5. I had the storage space, and the eventual need, so I got it and kept it, and it paid off. This rationale can become obsessive, so monitor yourself.
5. Duplicated effort: Almost everything I say about decorating involves discussion of relationships. Relationships are also key to helping us decide what to purge, especially in the area of papers. As I have said repeatedly, I offer consultations on so many different subjects, and since my consultations are based on evidence and facts, I have vast research resources. Since I have these, my close friends don't need to keep their own research resources in my areas of expertise. A friend who is going through a kitchen remodel took advantage of my kitchen design files. Another friend needed information on the history of viniculture; she knew I could help her. Yet another friend wanted to read about the lighting requirements of certain plants; yep, I overwhelmed her with information. Try to identify whether someone with whom you have a relationship has resources (literature, appliances, maybe even clothing) that you can use, so that you don't have to duplicate efforts!
6. Handle it once: This is classic advice for handling your inbox in business. Theoretically, it applies to your home, as well. When something comes in, deal with it immediately! Do not create piles (confession: I'm as guilty of piling as anyone; we all have our faults! And I'm OK with that!). The point of this tip is to consider each item mindfully, considering its current and future uses, and either keep it, or purge it.
7. In with an item, out with an item: I include this concept for the sake of completeness, and by doing so, I have an opportunity to comment on this dogma. Some professional organizers use this tip to suggest that when you buy a new item, consider it a replacement for an already existing item, and dispose of that item. Other professional organizers, however, are less specific, and suggest that you can just purge any item to create a net zero increase in possessions when you acquire something new. This is a neat little tip, but I personally don't think it is particularly useful in a "home." A home is about its inhabitants, and their comfort and happiness. The intrinsic value of each item is what needs to be considered, outside of the context of net gain or net loss.
8. Is your life better? Yes, this is my little contribution to finding purpose in purging. This question, "Is my life better?" is usually reserved for political repartee. But it is also applicable when considering whether to purge something. "Is my life better because I possess this object?" is the question. The answer is less straightforward. Does the item bring you joy? Is it beautiful? Is it valuable? (if so, consider selling it immediately if it doesn't bring you joy or beauty). "Will it make my life better in the future" is a useful auxiliary, and here I am projecting, because I have had so many transitions in my life that I can see uses for items in the future. Recently, though, I have seen that hanging onto items from my past is NOT making my life better, so I am working (in my spare time … hah!) to organizing these materials and sell them. I now my life is going to be much better when this particular chapter of my life is purged, and it has taken me many years to get to this point. Now that my current life is so golden, I don't need any old, cumbersome "baggage" to hold me back. Do you have a similar situation in your own home/life? Just think about it.
I recently read a website that recommends getting the opinions of your friends or a professional (what kind of professional?) to determine what to purge. I ask you, "How can anyone but me know what to purge?" Maybe that's a bit too defensive, as I do know that sometimes we retain items because of a misplaced sense of commitment, or loyalty, or sentiment, and a friendly nudge can be useful.
If you recognize those qualities (different aspects of clinging to the past) in yourself, then this is part of your life lesson to outgrow them. It's a chance for you to purge old qualities, and bring in new ones (you might want to check out this month's column on making life changes slowly). Thus, we have started with a collection of tips for purging our homes of unnecessary items, and transitioned to a more noble discussion of improving your life! Isn't that exactly what I promised at the outset? Would I lead you astray? Never!
Returning from our noble tangent, let me remind you (again!): Décor is about relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. Once you've accomplished the necessary purging, it will be easier to maintain. Maintaining a pared down, streamlined, efficient, organized home will make you, your family, and your friends happier and more relaxed (= less stressed). Who would want to pass up a chance for everyone to be happier? Not me; I think I'm going to go purge and organize something!
If you want to report your success with prioritizing, or need some assistance, call me at 773.508.9208 or email me. I'd love to hear from you! We can laugh together as we plan for the future!


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Aerospace is one of the main industries embracing additive technologies, and the large growth in industrial metal 3D printing over the past few years can be largely attributed to the A&D industry.
Major players in the sector are accelerating the transition from prototyping to large-scale production as they accept the technology for in-house use, and service providers to the industry are helping to mature the process and shorten development cycles.
Additively "printed" metal parts are already in use in jet engines today!
Three criterion exist for additive manufacturing (AM) process technologies to be used effectively: they must be able to capitalize on the uniqueness the disruptive technology offers, they must provide functional parts that meet strict specifications and finally, they must be repeatable. This is true regardless of industry, but A&D is currently the driving force of additive in the industrial market.
Known for opening up design freedom, AM allows the aerospace sector to take full advantage of these possibilities and remove barriers that traditional manufacturing processes had created. Companies are learning how to design with a new independence from complexity; rather than choosing a geometry for a component, AM users can determine the specs required and then derive the geometry, leading to more efficiently built and lighter parts.
We work directly with Sintavia, a service provider of AM expertise specifically for the A&D sector, and see how they assist companies with optimizing designs to both lightweight components and improve performance.
Topology optimization is key to making sure you exploit the advantages of AM and taking the requirements of a cooling manifold bracket, for example, Sintavia was able to present five design variations to be tested for tensile strength, fatigue and metallurgical properties.
With the ability to print multiple prototypes in one process, these varying designs can also be tested faster. In the example of the manifold brackets, the original design and all variations were printed on one plate of an SLM 280HL with twin 400-W lasers in a single, 24-hour build. This ability to prototype faster significantly reduces the design and development cycle.
Qualification, however, continues to be one of the largest hurdles to expansion of AM. The rate of adoption is still slow, creating a bottleneck where a huge number of parts that could be made additively exist, but very little actually makes it to production as certifications struggle to keep up with individual component, machine and process qualifications.
Yet this knowledge base is growing—Sintavia knows parts manufactured by AM are subjected to dimensional, material and mechanical verification testing. With metallurgical lab services, Sintavia runs impact, hardness and both tensile strength and fatigue testing at elevated temperatures, specifically aimed at shortening time to market. They are a part of a new supply chain being created for these new processes, and in the grander picture of additive manufacturing overall, in the pursuit of completely new business models not previously possible without AM.
Yet these prototypes are not just components built for testing—once approved they must still be manufactured additively, as there is simply no other way to produce their complex geometries. This is where the market finds itself, as the end-game of both OEM users and metal additive machine builders is full-scale production.
While technical challenges still remain, particularly as strategic users continue to test and develop new materials, metal additive manufacturing is making significant strides in transparency to prove the stability, predictability and repeatability of the process. Modules such as layer monitoring, laser power monitoring, melt pool monitoring and oxygen level monitoring are standard or under development industry-wide. As these new 3D technologies mature they're accelerating the transition from prototyping to large-scale production, resulting in faster, cheaper and more flexible manufacturing processes.
Major OEMs have already proven that these optimized geometries meet the required quality and tensile strength for acceptance and approval to use in engines and as certification becomes standardized, we will only continue to see the use of metal additive manufacturing grow.

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Victoria's Secret parent company is expected to report yet another quarterly decline in sales next week as the sexy lingerie brand continues to lose market share.
L Brands, the Columbus,Ohio-based company which owns Victoria's Secret, is likely to report a 5 per cent decline in U.S. sales at its brick-and-mortar locations, the DailyMail reports.
That would be the eighth consecutive quarter in which the company reports sagging sales, according to the New York Post.
The ongoing decline is a staggering fall from grace for the once-dominant brand, whose top celebrity endorsers include big-names like Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, and Kendall Jenner.
The company's decline can be attributed to a number of factors, including the American consumer's abandonment of the mall in favor of online shopping, and the changing taste in women's fashion to include more full-bodied options.
Victoria's Secret competitors like Adore Me and Third Love have eaten into the company's market share.
Those firms offer products that many feel are marketed toward a bigger demographic of women who are not stick-figure thin like Victoria's Secret models.
Aerie, another Victoria's Secret rival, has seen a surge in demand for its products.
That's because the company has appealed to women by using unretouched photos in their ads - a marketing concept known by the hashtag #AerieREAL.
Last month, Aerie unveiled a marketing campaign featuring women with medical ailments.
One ad showed a woman with an insulin pump attached to her stomach - a message consistent with the company's mission of female empowerment.
The trend away from super-thin models and toward fully figured frames is embodied in the newfound rise of plus-sized celebrities Ashley Graham and Iskra Lawrence.
The explosion of the #MeToo movement has also fueled a backlash against the objectification of women as sex objects - a trend that has also contributed to Victoria's Secret's shrinking bottom line.
These changes are reflected in the performance of company stock.
Last Christmas, L Brands was selling on Wall Street for more than $60 a share.
This past Friday, the company was selling at just $32.55 per share.
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Warning... personal post..
Right, This post, is the hardest post I will EVER have to do.. and it is also very personal, it's taken me a long time to sit down and write about this and I am still a bit un-sure on it anyway, here goes..
where to start.. 2 years ago, I would never of dreamt this, that I would be sitting here on a blog, writing about what I am going to, but what happened in my past changed me, it weakened me and it made me stronger. I have decided to write about this, because I have got to the stage where I am ok with it, I feel the more open I become the less I feel the need to actually do it, the subject I am on about is self harm. Many people instantly think of suicide, in some ways you could not be anymore from the truth. There are many different types of self harm, please read this site >> Here <<
for a little more information. I have used this site many times and there is also a little chat room you can go into too, when I am feeling quite down I often pop on there, not on my own name, you don't need to say who you are but it helps to talk to people.
A few years ago a friend of mine use to self harm, they use to cut and I would get so so angry when they did this, I felt disappointed in them but also very sad that they could not stop them. While living with my ex after many heated arguments, I started to look for ways to escape it all, and I turned to cutting, this is actually described wrong, its not really cutting at all.. its more to the point of a razor blade piercing the skin, just like when you shave and cut your leg, a thin little line that draws a lot of blood. Now when you cut your leg shaving you think ooow that hurts, get a plaster, What I, lets say have become addictive with is a completely different feeling. when you are feeling so numb and needing an escape the feeling this gives is like a real feeling, you are still alive feeling and for that little time it feels absolutely amazing.. that little time being 5 seconds, straight after is the biggest amount of guilt you could imagine, " what if people see, what if it doesn't stop bleeding, its going to scar" , its horrible, the feeling after is truly heartbreaking. It's sad to say this feeling can become addictive, just like a drug and just as lethal.
"Self-harm is often a way of coping with painful and difficult feelings and distress. Someone may harm themselves because they feel overwhelmed and don't know how else to deal with things. It's usually a very private issue and motivations and methods will differ from one person to another. Some forms of self-harm carry a serious risk, but this doesn't mean someone who self-harms is always intending to cause themselves serious injury."
I often find many small things drive me to self harm, such as the lack of friends around me, never ringing never calling, making me feel like I must not be here, I need to feel alive, so I self harm. There are other reasons why I do it, and to be honest trying to write them down, I realise how pathetic they are, and how much in a little circle I have got with this..
I went for help at my doctors, and I was given a leaflet, He said I needed to talk to someone.. he was wrong, I don't need to talk to someone I have nothing to talk about, I just need to stop! and I want to stop! I was also disapointed with how my doctor dealt with this, he did not try and help, infact he did not even want to talk to me about it himself, he handed me the leaflet and that was it, in all honestly I now realise, he could probably loose his job when I went to him depressed and proof of what I was doing and he turned his back, If you ever have this with a doctor do not give up ever, please, if i can help myself without some "doctors" help then so can you.
I don't really know how to stop, and I wouldn't be the best person to come to, to stop, but I would be a good person for a shoulder to cry on because I know exactly how you feel to make you want to do it yourself. In a way I know it is a cry for help and I know what it feels like when no-one comes to help.
With no-one actually sitting down and talking to me about this, I have helped myself, I write a lot of things down and I think through properly before I ever do anything, I will always have the scars on my wrist and legs but they are a reminder, to remind me I am real and no matter what I go through I am strong, because I am still here.


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Louis lights up lake at Dragon Boat Festival
Olympian Louis Smith lit up Peterborough Rowing Lake as crowds of people braved the pouring rain at the city's Dragon Boat Festival.
Gymnast Louis arrived at the lake midway through the festival to row as part of the Fitzwilliam Hospital team in the annual charity spectacular, which is raising money for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice appeal.
And while his teammates, including Peterborugh Phantoms ice hockey stars James Ferrara, Robbie Ferrara and Jason Buckman, had mixed luck in the morning heats, nearly capsizing on their debut, in Louis' first race the boat sped to victory.
Louis said: "I have come here with the Fitzwilliam Hospital to help out at this great event.
"We are not going to let the rain dampen our spirits. It is great so many people have turned up in this weather.
"I am hoping I will be able to speed our boat up. I did do a dragon boat race six or seven years ago, so I might be able to add a bit of experience."
Along with Fitzwilliam Hospital there were 35 other teams, representing organisations including Sue Ryder, Anglian Water, The Peterborough Telegraph and Froglife.
Many turned up in fancy dress - from a team wearing Where's Wally? costumes, to paddlers donning pirate hats, face paints and other bright clothing.
Many of the teams had set up tents and marquees along the lake's bank, with barbecues lit despite the pouring rain.
James Ferrara, captain of the playoff winning Peterborough Phantoms, said: "The team is hoping to form a partnership with Fitzwilliam Hospital - in our sport we get a lot of injuries. We want to support them in their charity and community events as well. "It is a fantastic event - I keep looking to the side and see how much smoke there is coming from the barbecues.
"It will also help our pre-season training, as it is all about communication and team work, as well as power."
It is the second time the race has been held on the rowing lake, after being held at the Embankment for a number of years.
Race director Merklyn Hauck, from event organisers Gable Events, said: "The day is going very well - 36 teams turned up on time despite the rain.
"People are making it a really successful day, and the atmosphere is fantastic.
"It really is an event for everyone - our youngest competitor is aged 16, while our oldest is in their 80s.
"It is the first year we have had our partnership with Sue Ryder, and I think it has brought more people to the event, because it is such an important charity for so many people here.
"The 36 teams is the most we can have on the rowing lake, and we may have to go back to the Embankment in the future."
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Northland Christian football team reaches out to help youth football program
Sun Correspondent | Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 12:07 pm
Arms of Hope –- a not-for-profit Christian organization -- focused on assisting and extending a loving hand to youth athletes in Fort Bend County.
Northland Christian has adopted the Fort Bend Falcons Pee-Wee football team through Arms of Hope; Cougars coaches and players instructed the youth football players at their inaugural football camp on June 11.
Northland Christian head football coach David Nelson has partnered with the Arms of Hope, and brought his players to offer their wisdom and mentorship to the younger generation of the community.
"We want to be apart of the community," Nelson said. "These kids need to know that you don't have to be a certain age to help someone."
The Fort Bend Falcons brought out more than 120 kids to this event, including football players and cheerleaders.
Both parties shared an unforgettable experience, from the high school football players to the coaches and, to the cheerleaders that learned how to do jumps and splits.
The Northland Christian coaches mentored the Falcons coaches on how to facilitate some of the drills and offered other coaching tips to incorporate in the camp.
Former Texans/Buccaneers fullback Jameel Cook also was a participant in this event as well.
President of Arms of Hope Joe Dalton and member /coach Terry Drake of the outreach Ministry for Arms of Hope shared their philosophy
Each station that the kids sectioned off at had a character trait where you learn one particular trait.
"My goal and passion in life is to be a spiritually strong, positive role model for at risk children. Teaching less fortunate young people the importance of strong character in achieving their dreams is essential to creating the champions of tomorrow." Drake said. "Character is what you do when no one is watching."
Coach Drake is a member of the National Football Player Association (NFLPA), who organized this camp together with implementing all of the different drills for the boys and the cheerleading for the girls.
Drake and Nelson built a partnership to come together through the Arms of Hope foundation by providing a safe haven for kids at the camp.
One trait that was practiced quite often during this event was building integrity. Many of these kids had their first opportunity to participate in an organized setting, so it became important to grasp these kids attention at an early age. For some, it was an eye opening experience on how to work together with others, and share common ground with their peers.


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Steve has been gone for 37 days. While I wish I could say that
living through the last 37 days has been a piece of cake, it hasn't
been that simple. Yes, the time has passed by quickly at times,
but on most days the void in my day is quite palpable and envelops
me completely. I think the one thing I miss the most is coming
home from work and having Steve here to discuss my day with. Sharing
the mundane, laughing about the silly - some of the things I miss
the most.
Winter is on its way. Thursday morning, we woke to snow coating
the grass, the trees, and the cars. It wasn't very cold, but seeing
the white stuff was certainly a reminder of things to come. I'm
not quite sure I'm ready for winter yet. Driving on icy roads
is never fun. Approaching intersections and having the light change
to yellow is enough to get my heart racing. Being blinded by ice
fog is definitely a challenge. Last year, snow arrived (and stayed)
on October 19th.
The past two days have started out chilly in the morning, with
a layer of frost coating the truck windshield. This morning, I
actually had to take the scraper out and clean them off. I should
have remembered to use the autostart to warm up the truck, to
avoid the extra work.
On the way to work today, I had a very close encounter with a
moose. It would have been truck vs. moose if the brakes didn't
work as well as they did. A huge cow moose darted across four
lanes of traffic and right in front of my truck. I missed her
by only a couple of feet. Once she cleared my truck, I glanced
in my rear view mirror to make sure there wasn't any other traffic
coming. With the cap on the truck, the moose would have been blocked
from anyone coming up on my right side. Fortunately, the lane
was clear. The moose took off into an open field on the other
side of the road.
What was most amazing about the situation was the position of
the sun, and the colors the sun cast upon the world. The moose
was running in an orange cloud of warm breath. The sun lit up
the puffs of air as they pushed from her nostrils, and steam rose
off of her body with her perspiration. All of this was painted
orange in the morning light. It was a gorgeous sight! There is
no way I could have captured the moment with my camera; it happened
so quickly. But I did capture it with my mind, and I will
remember it forever.
I turned in my second assignment in photojournalism tonight.
The assignment was an 'environmental portrait' (someone doing
their job). It was great to see some of the work of the other
students in the class. Everything from a yoga instructor to a
jewelry repairman and piano tuner. The next assignment is capturing
news or events. I took a few photos of people heading into the
polling places today to vote. On Friday, I plan to attend the
Sled Dog Trade Show at Pioneer Park and get photos.
Today, I was surprised to see Steve log into Yahoo Messenger!
He's finally hooked up to it. This means we can finally webcam
with one another. I need to ship him a webcam, and it will be
a few weeks before he gets it - but in the meantime, he'll get
to see me, and that will have to do for now. I'm sure he won't
morning I took Sedona for her customary morning walk through the
woods near my house. The sun was blazing and highlighted the remaining
leaves on the trees. I just had to snap this photo of the sunbeams
streaming through the trees - providing a spot light to this small
twig and leaves.
I love that sunrise and sunset is so awesome again. We're losing
light quickly, and at 7am it's still dark outside. As much as
it makes me move a little slower in the morning, it also provides
me with some beautiful skyscapes on the way into work. The colors
as the sun rises are gorgeous. I am so thankful for the gift of
It's 7:40am and the sky is still dark. It feels much earlier,
but this is something I'm going to have to get used to for the
next several months. At least we still have sunshine past 6pm.
That will all change when we head into Daylight Savings Time at
the end of the month.
Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day. The sun was shining,
the air was warmer than usual, and I was on a mission to clear
the cobwebs from my head. I usually feel this way on a Friday
- when my work week is over, and I'm officially beginning the
weekend. Yesterday was also a beautiful day because it was the
birthday of my youngest son.
Brandon is now officially 22 years old. Where did the years go?
Like most mothers, I remember the day he came into this world
like it happened yesterday. I remember moments over the years
- special moments - snapshots on the timeline of his life. It
is so sad that childhood is so fleeting. When we're in the middle
of raising children, we don't dwell on the future and those days
coming to an end. We're too busy. There are boo-boos to kiss,
and games to play, meals to prepare, homework to do, storybooks
to read, and songs to sing. And then, one day, you wake up and
your kids are grown and living their own lives.
I am so proud of both my sons. I am proud of the men they grew
into. I did the best I knew how, raising them for so many years
as a single mom. I may not have done everything by the book, but
I did make sure they knew they are loved and that I am proud of
them. So, on this day I just want to say "Happy Birthday,
Brandon! I love you with all my heart and, no matter how many
years go by, you will always be my baby."
After preparing the prints for the mail, I got started in packing
up some care packages for Steve. I crammed three boxes full of
goodies for him. One box has his new webcam in it, as well as
some other goodies. I sent him a case of V8 (small plastic bottles)
to keep in his room. He loves V8, but the chow hall doesn't have
it all the time. I also sent him some more coffee creamer - both
powdered and the individual serving liquid containers. He goes
through a lot of creamer, since he's a coffee fiend. He's got
a coffee pot in his room and keeps one brewing all the time, since
he has meetings in his room.
Communication with Steve is pretty good. Of course, I'd love
to talk to him several times a day - like I do when he's home
- but getting an email, or a phonecall, or being able to webcam
and IM each other every couple of days is wonderful! We're so
fortunate to have the ability to keep in touch this way. When
Brandon was over there, the only communication was writing and
relying on the Post Office to get it to them. Weeks would pass
in between correspondence. That made it so difficult. I'm glad
we've come so far in regards to technology and communication.
My main goal for the morning was to take care of the assignment
for my photojournalism class. This week's assignment was to shoot
two different news events. I got a few photos from the elections
on Tuesday, and then yesterday took some photos of the vendors
setting up for the Sled Dog Symposium.
Once I accomplished my mission, I took off driving. I enjoyed
soaking up the sunshine. I had the window down, CDs playing in
the truck, and was singing along. It was just what I needed to
lift my spirits.
Just behind Pioneer Park, is a portion of the Chena River where
the ducks like to congregate. They are there by the hundreds!
And they're not shy either. It's obvious that they are accustomed
to people. I'll bet they've been fed by more than a few people
too. As soon as I got out of the truck, they surrounded me like
little children looking for a handout. The green heads of the
mallard drakes was sparkling in the sunshine. I spent at least
20 minutes with them, snapping photos and enjoying their antics.
I drove down the Parks Highway toward Ester. I was hoping for
some beautiful views of the range from the overlooks along the
way, but there was too much haze on the horizon. Regardless, the
drive was wonderful. I enjoyed the wind in my hair, singing along
with great music, and letting my mind wander. It was very rejuvenating!
Last night, Steve got online (it was morning in Iraq) and we
got to chat via Yahoo Messenger. I used the webcam again, even
though he doesn't have one yet. He likes looking at me though
and that makes me smile. We chatted for more than an hour and
talked about retirement and where we'd like to settle down. It
seems his arthritis has really improved while he's been in the
desert. I suppose we can't rule out Arizona yet - especially if
it's going to be better for him health-wise. Of course our real
dream would be a winter home in AZ and a summer home here in AK.
Then we could have the best of both worlds and live in two of
the most gorgeous states in the country. It's nice to daydream...
Guess what came to Fairbanks on Monday? I was actually quite
thrilled to see the white stuff because it coated the world in
a beautiful layer of cleanliness - and I didn't have to go to
work in it. As happens every year, cars ended up in ditches, fenders
got bent, and tempers flared. I don't know why people seem to
lose their minds when it snows the first time. How can they forget
from one year to the next how slippery and crazy the roads are?
There's no chance of seeing me speeding down the road. You'll
see me creeping along in the right lane, with white knuckles wrapped
around the steering wheel!
Monday night, I had the pleasure of having dinner with two absolutely
wonderful people. (Hello to Carmen and Gip *big smile*). We enjoyed
a great meal and entertaining conversation. It was fantastic meeting
them in person, after exchanging emails with each other over the
last few months. I look forward to seeing them again.
On Tuesday morning, as I was driving to work, I noticed that
the clouds over the Alaska Range were a beautiful shade of orange-red
The morning sun was painting the sky a wonderful array of colors
and I almost went off the road as I craned my neck to keep looking
at it out the window! Riding the shuttle bus to my building, I
couldn't wait until it stopped and let us get off. I didn't care
if I was late to my desk; I was going to take a few photos.
I wasn't the only who stopped to photograph the color show. Once
I dug my camera out of my backpack, I noticed another woman standing
down the hill from me, and she was also snapping away. How can
anyone resist capturing such incredible morning beauty? I've said
it countless times before, and I'll say it again. There is nothing
like the sunrises and sunsets of winter!
Photojournalism update: I got my grades back on the two
photos I turned in for my "Environmental Portrait" (the
Red Cross shoot). I got an A on that week's assignment! I turned
in a Spot News assignment in yesterday's class. I'm not feeling
as confident about them. There wasn't very much 'news' going on
in Fairbanks last week. This week's assignment is Sports. I'm
thinking of taking in a curling game or a junior hockey game.
Steve update: Steve and I continue to have the opportunity
to communicate via Instant Messenger, email, and the occasional
phone call. He's been promising me photos every day for a week
now, and isn't coming through with them, no matter how much I
harass him. I'm kidding, of course - but I really want some photos
of him, his room, his surroundings, etc. Of course I miss him
more than anything. It has been 48 days since he left. Only 317
more to go.
I love you, Sweetheart! I miss you everyday. Stay safe. xoxoxoxoxoxox
I was up early this morning, so I could get to the Auto Crafts
Shop with Rachael and work on my car. We had made plans last week
to take advantage of the services available here on post. I figured
not only would it be less expensive to take my car to the auto
center to put my studded tires on - but I'd be able to get in
without a long wait. With the roads covered in ice and snow now
- there's a mad rush to get tires swapped out. In my case, my
studded tires are not mounted - which involves a little more work.
I also planned to change my oil. The auto crafts shop charges
a bay fee ($4/hour) and you get the help of a mechanic if needed.
Of course I needed to be taught how to use the lift, and all the
equipment and tools. This was my first time taking care of auto
stuff. I was a bit nervous, but had all the confidence in the
world that I could do it.
At the risk of sounding like a nut - what a thrill! The tire
machine (removes tires from the rims and puts the new tires on)
was really cool and I was able to do it after only being shown
once. :) I was very proud of myself. Then I put the car up higher
on the lift, so I could get under it and drain the oil and put
in a new oil filter. That's when I really got dirty. I had grease
under my fingernails and on my face. Why is it that when your
fingers are a greasy, dirty mess, your nose itches? Anyway...
the next time it will only take about an hour to swap my tires
out and change my oil - since I know how to use all the tools
and machines now. I can't wait to show Steve!
I missed an IM from Steve by about an hour. :( He told me he'd
call me when he gets up - which will be about 8pm tonight my time.
He also emailed me and sent me lots of photos. Here is a small
portion of his email:
...I was out rolling all day Saturday
on election day. Super quiet all day. "No Roll" was
in effect. That means no civilian traffic whatsoever. Very nice.
We spent most of the day in [unit name deleted]'s sector. We
rolled to a few polling places, just to see how the vote was
going. We weren't allow to visit or influence the vote in any
way. The pictures came from a nearby polling station in [unit
name deleted]'s sector in the morning.
The guy in the picture (photos
posted below) walked up to our vehicle. He held up
his finger and I saw a smile come to his face. He was so proud
that he had just voted, so I got out the camera and gladly took
his picture. Then he just blended into the crowd...
...I was out rolling all day Saturday
on election day. Super quiet all day. "No Roll" was
in effect. That means no civilian traffic whatsoever. Very nice.
We spent most of the day in [unit name deleted]'s sector. We
rolled to a few polling places, just to see how the vote was
going. We weren't allow to visit or influence the vote in any
way. The pictures came from a nearby polling station in [unit
name deleted]'s sector in the morning.
The guy in the picture (photos
posted below) walked up to our vehicle. He held up
his finger and I saw a smile come to his face. He was so proud
that he had just voted, so I got out the camera and gladly took
his picture. Then he just blended into the crowd...
Here are some of the photos that Steve sent me. There are a few
of his room, some of him, and some taken while he was out patrolling
on the streets.
Now for the big news in my life. Well, it's big news for me.
I gave notice at my job at UAF. My last day is October 27th. I
was going to stay until December, but my boss told me that I was
only obligated to give two weeks notice. So I did.
Over the past year, I have been feeling very bored at my job.
I've felt like I have been wasting my time there.... as if every
minute I spent at my desk, was a minute lost from my life; a minute
lost from pursuing my dreams.
Before Steve deployed, we talked quite a bit about how I would
spend the time that he is away. I thought that it would be good
to go back to work - that my hours spent at my job would help
the time pass more quickly. It did, but not in a good way. It
made me feel like precious moments were forever being lost, never
to be recaptured. I wanted to pursue my photography. I wanted
to start actively marketing myself. I wanted to begin submitting
some of my work to publications. I wanted to expand into portraiture.
I wanted to have notecards printed for sale. And so many other
ideas have flitted through my mind.
I just wasn't feeling fulfilled at my job any longer. And life
is just too short. Steve supports me 100%. With him at my side,
anything is possible. With these changes in my life, I miss him
more than anything. He's my biggest cheerleader.
One more thing... HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my brother MARC!!!!
From the Kansas City Star:
Soldier dies in Iraq
Associated Press
TONGANOXIE, Kan. - The wife of a
Kansas soldier killed in Iraq on his 22nd birthday was glad
she was able to wave goodbye and blow kisses to her husband
just last week on a Web camera.
Army Spc. Lucas A. Frantz
was killed Tuesday during a mission in Mosul, Iraq, the
Pentagon announced Wednesday.
"It was fate we were meant to
see each other one last time," his wife, Kelly Frantz,
told Kansas City television station WDAF. "I'm happy
I got to tell him I love him and he said he loved me."
Frantz, of Tonganoxie, had left for
Iraq two months ago. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team,
Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Kelly, still wearing her husband's
wedding ring around her neck, said the military told her
a sniper shot him in the head.
"I've worn it by my heart the
whole time he was gone," she told the television station.
His mother, Lorrie VanDruff, said
having her son killed on his birthday made his death that
much more difficult. But the family remained solidly behind
the war.
"They're over there trying to
help us," VanDruff said.
Fellow squad member Spc. Toby Alsip
recalled his friend as a giant of a man.
"He was always helping others
fix things - anything - he could fix it," Alsip said.
And Frantz's platoon leader said
he was always willing to help.
"He would never ask you for
help, no matter what, but he was always helping others,"
1st Lt. Randy Lewis said.
Flags in Tonganoxie, where Frantz
was a high school football star, were flying at half staff.
Frantz's alma mater planned to retire Frantz's jersey number
before the Friday night football game.
I don't have any words that are adequate enough to express my
extreme sadness over this news. Please continue to pray for our
Steve and I had the opportunity to communicate via Yahoo
Messenger today. I took a few screenshots so you could see
what I see on my computer screen when we type back and forth.
I thought you'd get a kick out of getting a peek into our
online communication. I am so happy to be able to see his
face! Likewise for him. (Click for enlargements)
Please excuse the 'just woke up' look I'm sporting. :-D
In addition to getting the chance to chat online for almost an
hour, Steve emailed me two photos he took of sunrise yesterday.
The photos are amazing! But what makes me grin from ear to ear
is the fact that he ran back to his room to get his camera so
he could share the sunrise with me. What a sweet man!
Looking at the spectacular beauty of this sunrise, makes me wonder
if the people of Iraq - despite the turmoil, violence, and sadness
- see such splendor and have their spirits lifted. How could you
We had an ice storm last night which left the roads a slick mess.
I didn't go to work today because of it. Everything was coated
in ice - even our flag. It hung stiffly on our flagpole in suspended
animation. While winter doesn't bother me in the least, I'm not
a fan of driving on ice.
Praying for you and all our troops. Sleep
well, my love.
I haven't been in the mood to write much lately. Losing two soldiers
from the 172nd Stryker Brigade family, in the last week, threw
many of us into various depths of despair. My prayers go out to
the families of SPC Frantz and SPC Bartels.
Winter is definitely here. The snow is still coating the ground,
but accumulations haven't increased substantially. The roads are
a slippery mess in places, and I'm thankful for 4WD and huge all-weather
tires on the truck. During the night, frost and ice coats everything.
Imagine my surprise when I woke up a few days ago, and found our
American flag frozen in position where it had wrapped around the
pole. The *sparkles* you see in the photo at left, is the reflection
of my flash off of the ice crystals.
The shorter days are quite apparent now. Once again, the mornings
are pitch black when I get up - making it feel like it's still
the middle of the night. The moon is still high in the sky at
7am, and I'm actually happy to see it. When the clouds are thick,
the moon looks like a true October (Halloween) moon as it peeks
through. I can imagine the sound of wolves howling to complete
the picture.
Regular communication with Steve continues. While I don't get
to talk to him every day, we do manage to touch base via email
or instant messenger (with webcam) every other day or so. Once
a week or so, he manages to call me by phone, which is always
a treat. I love to hear his voice, despite the occasional delays
and static.
I hosted a dinner party (nothing formal at all!) at my house
on Saturday night. In addition to Susan and Rachael, I invited
three other friends. Missi - who I've chatted with online and
by telephone - came over. It was nice to finally meet her in person.
I may have met her a long time ago when Steve was still over at
Charlie Co., but my memory's not the greatest! My friends Nina
and Nik also came over. They have little ones at home, but took
them to respite care for a few hours. Respite care is offered
free of charge to spouses of deployed soldiers. It's hard to get
a slot, but they both lucked out for the same evening. I made
five-cheese tortellini, meatballs, and cheesy garlic bread. Rachael
brought a Caesar salad and Nina brought a chocolate lava cake
(very rich and chocolatey!). Missi brought some Ben and Jerry's
ice cream, which rounded out dessert very nicely.
had a wonderful time with lively conversation, lots of laughs,
and some good old-fashioned army spouse bonding. It's nice to
have friends around who are going through what the rest of us
are going through. They totally understand complaints, sadness,
and the funny stories we share in regards to our soldiers, our
families, etc. It's nice to feel 'normal' for feeling a certain
way, or for acting a certain way. Although I know that my family
would be very supportive of me during this separation, my army
family truly knows what it's like. I'm happy to be here in Alaska,
where I can get this support and camaraderie.
This week is my last week of work. I have a lot of work ahead
of me to prepare for diving into my photography headfirst. I need
to sort through all my DVDs of my images and compile the ones
I offer for sale onto their own disks. It will be tedious work
as I have taken thousands and thousands of photos over the last
two years. I may add some more prints to the mix, and take some
away. I'm going to be ordering some matts and notecards as well.
Like I said.. lots to do! Once I get everything sorted, I'll be
updating my online gallery. I hope I can stay motivated - especially
as the days get shorter and shorter, and darker and darker. Regardless,
I'm very excited!
On Tuesday, after my photojournalism class, I stopped by the
river to see if the ducks were still there. It was a sunny day,
and the snow looked bright and white in the sunshine. The sun
doesn't get as high in the sky now, so the light isn't that glaring
intensity which strips the world of its colors. When it's lower
on the horizon, it casts a softer light - making everything seem
to glow.
When I got to the river, there were two vehicles parked nearby.
A truck had a woman and a little boy in it. He climbed down out
of the truck and made his way to the river bank and the ducks
that were splashing there. An SUV had two women and two small
children in it. They opened the hatch and pulled out a huge bag
of bird seed. The children were bundled up in snowsuits, and I
couldn't see the little girls face because of the scarf she had
wrapped around her head. The temperature was in the 20s, but there
was a slight wind. Despite the sunshine, my hands started to cramp
with cold almost immediately. I wasn't wearing gloves, so that
I could operate my camera.
The river's edge is frozen, narrowing the waterway slightly.
Small chunks of ice float by, catching on the banks at times and
building up. The ducks stand on these ice 'shelves', or in the
shallow water next to them. It's hard to believe that their feet
don't get cold in the frigid water! I was surprised to see so
many ducks still hanging around, so I did some online research
and discovered that the ducks will stay as long as there is open
water and food. The river is still flowing, so the open water
is still available. And if people keep showing up with bags of
bird seed, food will remain abundant. I just hope people aren't
messing with the ducks' migration schedule. I stayed to watch
the ducks for almost an hour.
night, my friend Rachael and I took our furkids to the dog park.
There were about 15-20 other dogs there when we arrived. I was
a little concerned that Sedona would be a little snippy with the
other dogs, since she's older and not as tolerant of juvenile
dog behavior. But she did pretty well. She ran around like the
younger dogs did, and even put some of the big dogs in their place
when they got snippy with her. I didn't have on long underwear,
and within twenty minutes, my legs were feeling like popsicles.
We stayed about 45 minutes before I couldn't stand the cold any
longer. Next time, I'll be better prepared. One of the highlights
of the evening, was a beautiful orange sunset, reflected in the
Chena River.
Today was my last day at UAF. I gathered up my belongings, purged
a lot of files from my computer, and was taken to lunch by two
of my bosses. We ate at Zachs, and I had a delicious turkey and
cheddar sandwich with au jus to dip it in. It really hit the spot.
Although I met some wonderful people working at the university,
it was time for me to go. I'm still able to attend my class, so
I'll be back on campus on Tuesday afternoons until December. I
felt a great amount of relief come over me as I drove home.
Tonight, I went to Boston's for dinner with Rachael, Susan, and
Butch (Susan's father in law). I was really in the mood for a
chicken Caesar salad, and I got my craving satisfied. I don't
have anything pressing on the calendar for tomorrow, but I do
have to run by the clinic at some point soon and pick up some
test results for some blood work I had done a month ago. I also
have to print out four 8x10s of some wildlife shots I took (bears
and eagles) for some of the soldiers who work with Steve. He's
been a great marketing agent for my photography. Maybe I'll hire
him on when he retires from the army. *grin*
Steve called tonight and we talked for 20 minutes. The connection
was great. It was wonderful hearing his voice. I can't wait until
he comes home on R&R early next year. A nice big hug would
be awesome right now.
I can't believe the weekend is over already. Where did the time
go? Friday I ran a lot of errands and did some shopping for Steve's
care package. He's got everything he could possibly need right
now, and has told me to stop sending stuff like creamer, and talcum
powder, etc. But still, when I'm out and about, if I see some
DVDs he might enjoy for a good price, I pick them up. The bargain
bin at Walmart, and the previously viewed stuff at Blockbuster
are great for filling up a care package. I also picked up a lightweight
velour blanket - so soft! - for his bed. While it's not cold in
Iraq yet, he did say it's getting cooler at night and he only
has his *woobie* (poncho liner) in addition to his flat sheet.
I managed to 'smoosh' enough air out of it to cram it in a flat-rate
Saturday - early afternoon - I picked up my friend Nik and her
two kids (Neena and Devon) and we went out to a late breakfast.
The plan was to go visit the ducks hanging out behind Pioneer
Park, but when we got there, there were only a few left. Those
that remain are hanging around on the ice shelf which lines the
river. Because the ice grows every day - narrowing the river -
there's no way for us to get close to the ducks without falling
through the thin ice. Very disappointing.
Since we were in the area, we decided to take a walk through
Pioneer Park, so the kids could play in the playground. It was
cold, but we were bundled up nicely. I took my camera (of course)
so that I could get some photos of Neena and Devon for their dad
(who is also in Iraq).
is a beautiful red-haired girl, who stole my heart the first time
I saw her. The sprinkle of freckles across her nose only adds
to her cuteness. While she has been known to play 'shy' with people
who she has just met, it seems she likes me. For this I am glad.
I thoroughly enjoyed taking her photo and seeing her sweet smile.
I know that she will be my subject in future months too. I admit,
I have a soft spot for little girls. Perhaps because I raised
boys and missed out on the 'sugar and spice' of a daughter. How
could anyone resist such a sweet face?
As I wrote, the river continues to grow more and more clogged
with ice. Every day, the ice moves closer and closer to
the bridge which leads to my neighborhood. I had to stop the other
day and take a photo of it. While it's nowhere near being strong
enough to support anything but the soft touch of a bird, in only
a few months, it will soon be solid and strong, and we'll assemble
on it to watch mushers run their dogs.
Although my photography 'store' isn't open for business yet,
I sold four 8x10s to one of the soldiers over in Iraq with Steve.
He wanted two photos of eagles, and two of bears. Steve is my
best marketing agent thusfar, and I am appreciative of that. It
will still take a bit of work before I'm ready to publish my online
gallery and fill print orders, but he's already throwing himself
into 'advertising' his wife. How did I get so lucky to get a man
who cheers me on so completely?


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Panthers should have gone after championship coach, but here's why they had no interest
South Florida's always-too-easy-to-overlook fourth professional team had a chance to make a summer splash that would have been the talk of the NHL and instantly elevated the franchise's stature league-wide and in its own crowded home market.
Instead, Barry Trotz is the one that got away.
The Florida Panthers should have thought on a grand scale and gone hard after the coach who this month resigned from the Washington Capitals over money just 11 days after raising the Stanley Cup trophy.
It wasn't that sitting Panthers coach Bob Boughner deserves to be fired. He rallied to do OK as a first-year NHL head coach last season, finishing strong and very narrowly missing the playoffs. But the sudden, unexpected availability of Trotz meant these were not ordinary circumstances.
That's what I think, anyway.
Dale Tallon wouldn't hear it.
The Panthers' general manager cut me off (though not impolitely) as I began to ask why the Cats didn't go after Trotz.
"We love our coach. That never even crossed my mind," Tallon said from Dallas, where the two-day NHL Draft begins Friday. "Boogie's our guy and will be for a long time. I know this."
Somebody needs to be.. The Panthers have suffered from too much coaching turmoil (15 in 24 seasons) as they approach their silver season. That's instability wrought by impatience. Perfect example: In 2016 they fired very capable Gerard Gallant, who this week was named NHL Coach of the Year for leading the expansion Vegas team to the finals.
Another change now would have continued the pattern of upheaval, but in the special case of Trotz there was the potential to end it with a man who could be a long-term hire. Trotz coached Nashville for 15 seasons, making the playoffs seven of the last 10. In Washington the past four years he has had the best record (205-89-34) in the NHL.
Florida has the young nucleus of ascending talent to have enticed a top coach. If it had the money to match, there was a chance with Trotz. The Capitals were going to give him a modest raise to $1.8 million next season, low for a veteran NHL head coach, let alone a champion. Florida could have afforded to do what the fast-acting Isles did..
The coachless Islanders were the favorites to land him. But Minnesota and a handful of other teams with coaches were reportedly poised to enter the Trotz Sweepstakes. Why not Florida?
It would have been unfair to Boughner, except nobody said the business of sports was fair. The Dolphins nudged Don Shula into retirement because Jimmy Johnson was available. Boughner ain't Shula.
Trotz-to-Cats felt like perfect timing in the same way it was when the Miami Hurricanes were looking for a football coach right around the same time Georgia and Mark Richt parted ways. If something makes perfect sense, you strike fast. I wish the Cats had.
It's a busy time for Tallon and his team.
This week they traded for left wing Mike Hoffman, who had 104 goals for Ottawa the past four seasons.
The 2018-19 regular season schedule was revealed Thursday.
The NHL Draft is Friday and Saturday, with Florida's first of five picks the 15th overall.
And the team's developmental camp for draftees and young players is next week.
Adding Hoffman affords the team a bit more leeway to maybe top-draft a defenseman.
Getting Hoffman appears a good deal, on ice. Second, fourth and fifth round picks are not a lot to give up for a steady, proven scorer in his prime. But Hoffman brings the baggage of a bizarre cyberbullying mess in which his fiance was accused by the wife of the Ottawa captain of anonymous, cruel taunts on Instagram. Hoffman and his fiance deny any wrongdoing, but the controversy is why he was traded by Ottawa to San Jose, and then here.
"I don't think it's a problem," said Tallon. "He's a good player and a good person. We've done our homework. He's a scorer who fits our plan. He'll be a [30-plus goals] scorer with our centers, and make our power-play more dangerous."
Adding Hoffman's goal-getting talent was a good way to start a week that Tallon hopes he can end with a productive draft as the Panthers try to take the elusive next step.
I wish Barry Trotz was being introduced to lead the charge, but Tallon is all in with his guy. So now let's see if the status quo beats the status hire.


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I had to laugh at the title of this post, but I knew also that it would deliver the message with the fewest words.
What the deal is, is this; All 100 plastic shoe boxes (empty) have been purchased. So if you are wanting to pack a shoe box, there are several ways to go about this.
- If you are local to us, call or email and we will get boxes to you.
- If you are out of driving distance, and want to pack a box – do so. And then mail it to us and we will repack into a nice new plastic one.
- If you simply want to purchase items for the boxes, do so and ship/deliver them to us and we will pack.
- If you simply want to donate funds, that is appreciated also.
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Your Medicare Supplement Plans for 2019
Seniors, for example, your Medicare Supplement lead, have a large group of protection needs as they age. A considerable measure of seniors are quite more agreeable than they will have you think, having spared through a lifetime in the days when even private corporate occupations had liberal health, retirement and annuity benefits, when school educational costs were not out of this world, and raising a family with a couple of children did not mean being covered paying off debtors.
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Last night, I slept with a pen and magazine in hand. I'm planning to put up a business because I don't want to just have one source of income. Brhent's growing up and I want to start saving money for he's school needs because In 2 years, He'd be transferring to a Big School. I still am planning on what business to put up but It would definitely be something that I love doing. Here's a list of what I want to have in bullets, Putting things that I want in a list motivates me to focus on saving up money, so yeah, here it goes:
- I want to have our own pad.
- Own business
- Put Brhent in a Good School.
- to have 0 Debt
- To have my own craft room
- To go back to school while working
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Under the ever-watchful eyes of the super-efficient Doveridge SG organising team, the two-day competition ran as smoothly as ever, resulting in a thrilling one-on-one between the two top guns.
With two Guns recording a score of 70 over the three layouts, a shoot off raised the tension further.
Consistent shooting from both parties – 24/30 – meant a sudden death shoot was required, with the final discipline (picked from a hat) being DTL. Shot by shot, with the tension mounting and pulses racing, Ian Woodiffe claimed the title after just five targets.
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Test of elaboration protocols for obtaining highly Co- or Ni -alloyedspheroidal cast irons from an industrial SGcast iron. Part C: Secondprotocol for 25M75Fe cast irons. Subpart 1:Obtainedmicrostructuresand roomtemperature hardnessAuthor(s): KamelMeridja, Patrice Berthod, Elodie Conrath
Spheroidal Graphite cast irons highly alloyed with nickel or with cobalt were produced by foundry from parts of an industrial SG cast iron, by following a protocol which recently proved its efficiency, despite that no additional spheroidisation and inoculation treatments of the liquid metal was done. The same protocol was applied to obtain a control sample containing only iron. For the obtained 25wt.%Ni- and 25wt.%Co-containing cast irons the graphite issued from this protocol is very close to the spheroidal geometry. Obtaining highly alloyed SG cast iron following this original elaboration route was thus successful. The matrix of the obtained 25wt.%Ni- and 25wt.%Co-containing cast alloys was influenced by the presence of these new elements in so high quantities: absence of the hypoeutectic character of the control sample, respectively metallic matrix or ferrite-pearlitic matrix instead the ledeburite of the control sample. Graphitizing properties were found again for nickel and revealed for cobalt. The differences of Vickers hardness between the three cast irons were easily explained and hypothesis were formulated, from the response of the microstructures to the Nital etching, about the corrosion resistance of these two highly alloyed SG cast irons.


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EAHP Seminar 2: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring as a Tool for Therapy Optimisation.
To access the full programme and speakers biographies on this Academy Seminar go to the EAHP website at, http://www.eahp.eu/events/academy/academy-seminar-2018-warsaw-poland/programme
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Cost-effective Rubbish Collection in Commercial Road E1
Green Waste Clearance offers waste collection services in Commercial Road E1 to commercial and domestic clients. The teams collecting rubbish are located in key points around Commercial Road and we are ready to provide the rubbish removal service you need in a timely fashion.
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- Ecologically conscious – the local rubbish disposal operatives in Commercial Road make sure that all the refuse goes to the closest recycling centre;
- Customer service that's available 24/7;
- Fully vetted and completely insured professionals;
- No hidden charges;
What jobs do we provide in Commercial Road E1?
There's hardly a challenge a team of highly-trained and experienced rubbish collection professionals can't handle. No job is too big or too small. You can call us about all kinds of dirty work which will be dealt with appropriately. Here are some of the services we offer:
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Twelfth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey to the Secretary of the Interior 1890-'91 Part II - Irrigation.
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Image of the Week: another image from The Hobbit team has been unveiled to keep us ticking over. Only four months to go! The latest image depicts Thorin with Orc-slaying sword Orcrist.
Good News: ABC have requested a pilot for a potential S.H.I.E.L.D television series, chronicling the adventures of the secret organisation that bring the Avengers together. Joss Whedon will be overseeing the series and has a pretty good record at producing critically-acclaimed television. With this intended as a long-running TV series, don't expect any A-listers to sign on, although hopefully Clark Gregg will reprise his role as Agent Phil Coulson if the series explores the origins of the organisation.
Rumour Mill: Greek film website, Flix, has started a rumour that the third addition in the Before Sunrise/Before Sunset series directed by Richard Linklater has secretly begun filming in Greece. Linklater and his two romantic leads, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, have all supposedly been spotted in the area. And the timing is right. There were nine years between Sunrise and Sunset and another nine years would bring us to 2013. Whether fact or fabrication, it is enough to give hope to fans of the cult romantic series.
Thor News: more casting updates have been announced for Thor: The Dark World. Kat Dennings is back as wise-cracking Darcy and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost's Mr Eko!) has signed on as Algrim the Strong, one of the Dark Elves ruled by Christopher Ecclestone's villainous Malekith.
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WILLIAMSPORT -- The North Hagerstown girls basketball team seemed to have its hands in everything Tuesday.
And Kirksten Mitchell left the biggest fingerprints.
The Hubs' quick hands totally disrupted Williamsport's offense, allowing Mitchell to unload a quiet 24 points as North laid a 59-43 pasting on the Wildcats.
No. 3 North (13-2) played actively on defense -- especially in the first half -- to keep the Wildcats out of their flow. The Hubs contested shots, stole passes, slapped away Williamsport dribbles and tied up the Wildcats' moves to the basket. The only downfall was the extra activity also caused numerous fouls.
"Defensively, our team concept is one ball vs. five players," said North coach Barry Brown. "We created a lot of opportunities with quick hands, but we got into trouble, too. We didn't adjust to the way the game was being called and got ourselves into foul trouble. We put them at the line way too much."


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17 Oct An NRIs Guide to Deal with Tax and Repatriation Issues on Sale of Inherited Property
If you sell an inherited property after 3 years of purchase it'll bring capital gains to you at a tax rate of 20%.The holding of the inherited property will be computed from the purchase date of the original owner. But while computing the gains, the cost of the immediate previous owner would be considered as cost of purchase.
Vaibhav Sankla, Director, H&R Block India said that the courts are of the view that the indexation benefits (i.e. benefit provided by income tax) can start from the year in which the previous owner acquired the property.
Index values came into being in 1981-82, therefore, any property purchased before that had to get itself fairly valued as per April 1, 1982.This could be done at the local municipal authority. In case of original price records missing, the property would be valued by the municipal authority of the jurisdiction where the property is situated. An NRI is subject to a TDS of 20% on the long term capital gains. If the property is sold within 3 years of purchase, the owner is liable to short term capital gain tax according to his/her respective tax slab. The difference between the sale value and the cost of purchase equals to the short term capital gain and it will be entitled to a TDS of 30% irrespective of the tax slab.
But the NRI's can take a breather from paying tax in India and TDS, if they decide to re-invest the capital gains of the property in another property or in tax exempt bonds. In such a case, proofs of reinvestment of capital gains, allotment letter or paying receipts (in case of buying another house), affidavit stating investment of capital gain amount into bonds (in case of buying bonds under section 54EC) have to be shown.
In such a situation the seller must file an application to the income tax department for tax exemption certificate keeping in mind that the application should be made to the same jurisdiction to which his PAN belongs to. The buyer usually keeps the last instalment pending till the time the exemption certificate is allotted to him. In case of bonds, the certificate usually mentions that the buyer can make the complete payment once the money is invested in bonds and receipt of investment is received. There exists a particular time period within which the seller of the property has to reinvest his money. In case of reinvesting in another property the time span is 2 years whereas in case of bonds it is 6 months. But in case of NRI's they need to complete either of these as soon as possible so as to quicken their transaction procedure.
The buyer is responsible for deducting tax at source and paying it to the government. He must also get a Tax Deduction Account number and issue a TDS certificate in NRI's name. If the buyer fails to deduct TDS due to any reason or sheer negligence and the NRI too fails to declare the income and pay the tax, then the buyer is responsible to the income tax authorities for the same amount.
Section 54 of the Income Tax Act states that if a residential property is sold after 3 years of purchase and in turn another residential property is bought within 2 years of sale or a residential house is constructed within 3 years from date of sale, the gains of the seller is exempted to the extent of the cost of new property. For example if 30 lakhs is the capital gain and 20 lakhs is the price of the new property then 10 lakhs becomes the long term capital gain. The new property could either be occupied by the buyer or given on rent but it has to be retained for at least 3 years.


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Dr. Ken Nordberg's
do-it-yourself Black Bear Baiting & Hunting,
1st Edition
Title: do-it-yourself Black Bear Baiting & Hunting, 1st Edition
Availability: Out of Print
First Copyright Date & Printing: 1990
Do-It-Yourself Black Bear Baiting & Hunting, Original 1990 Edition: a guide to hunting trophy-class black bears. Dr. Nordberg's original bear book published in 1990. Awarded a five-star rating by Amazon, it is used by state hunter education instructors, professional guides, experienced bear hunters and first-time bear hunters throughout North America. It has enabled countless hunters to take trophy-class black bears weighing 300–600 pounds or more. John Nordberg — Look carefully at the cover illustration. Notice the angle of the hunter to the bear. That is one of the keys to this book. Dr. Nordberg doesn't just get you out in the woods to hunt black bears, he shows you exactly how to plan for and get that perfect shot. The only other thing that I can add is, look at that table of contents! Every step, every detail, from start to finish is explained in a logical order. Can't beat it! For that matter, you can't get it either. This edition is no longer in print — which doesn't really matter unless your a collector. Just get Doc's latest version.
Most Recent Price: $9.95
Table of Contents:
Ken's First Bear
Chapter 1: Things Hunters Should Know About Black Bears
Sizes and Weights
Sex Characteristics
Cubs, Yearlings and Subadults
Home Ranges
Feeding Cycles
Some Factors That Influence the Timing of Feeding Cycles
Human Activities
Are Black Bears Dangerous?
The Bear on the Knoll
The Bear That Came to Breakfast
Antidote for Danger
Chapter 2: Locating Productive Bait/Stand Sites
"Scattergun" Approach
"Let the Bears Do the Walking" Approach
"Go to the Bears" Approach
Where to Look for Bear Signs
Where Dogs Are Used to Hunt Black Bears
Recognizing and Interpreting Bear Signs
Bear Tracks
Bear Droppings
Signs of Feeding
Bear (Scratch) Trees
Mapping Bear Signs
Prerequisites of Productive Bait/Bear Sites
Adequate Bear Cover
Adequate Stand Cover
Minimal Change
Undisturbed Bears
Quick Transport of Carcass
Multiple Bait/Stand Sites and Distances Between Stands
Chapter 3: Bait/Stand Site Preparation
Black-Bear-Effective Stands
Dave's Trembling Balsam
Essential Bait/Stand Site Elements
When to Prepare a Bait/Stand Site
Stand Site Preparation
Stand Positioning
Stand Height
Stand Camouflage
Stand Comfort and Silence
Stand Safety
Bait Site Preparation
Dave's First Bear
Shooting Lane Preparation
Stand Trail Preparation
Bait Storage
Chapter 4: Baits and Baiting Tactics
Elements of Effectiveness
Holding Power
Latent Attraction
Mask Human Odors
Long-Range Attraction
Recommended Baits
Vegetables and Grain
Cooking Oils and Greases
Baiting Tactics
How to Provide Baits
Time of Day to Provide Baits
The Rule of Six
Bait Amounts and Frequency of Baiting
Chapter 5: Preparing to Hunt Black Bears
Effective Weaponry
Points to Consider
Exit Wound Capability
The Myth of Firepower
Risky Head and Neck Shots
String Trackers
Recommended Weaponry
Developing "Perfect Bear Shot" Marksmanship
Develop a Shooting Groove
Become an Expert Marksman
Recognize Effective Heart Shot Angles
Concentrate on Making the Shot
Hunting Gear
Personal Scent Management
Bear Camp
John's Surprise
Pre-Hunt Planning
Length of Hunt
Hunting Hours
Baiting Hours
Bear Carcass Preservation
Ready at Last
Chapter 6: Hunting Black Bears over Bait
From Camper/Baiter to Black Bear Hunter
Body and Clothing
Standpack Gear
Applying Camo to Exposed Skin
Cover Scent
Preparing Your Weapon
From Camp to Stand
The Direct Approach
The Noisy, Two-Man Approach
The Silent Approach
The Beginning Trail
The Middle Trail
The End Trail
Sounds That Identify Humans
A Bear at the Pit
From Stand Trail to Stand Platform
Using a Bear Lure
Honey Burn
Preparing a Weapon for Hauling up to a Stand
Climbing to Stand Platform
Buckling Up
Hauling Up a Weapon
Preparing for a Long Vigil
Preparing a Firearm for the Shot
Preparing Archery Gear for the Shot
Preparing Other Gear
Cooling Temperatures
Direct Sunlight
Biting Insects
Detecting Approaching Black Bears
How Black Bears Approach Bait Pits
Kevin's Lost Arrow
Avoiding a Black Bear's Sixth Sense
The Shot
Responses of Black Bears to Hits
Heart/Lung Hits
Other Hits
After the Shot
When to Begin Tracking
Recovering a Shot Black Bear
Three Rules for Safe and Effective Tracking
Trail Signs of Wounded Bears
Other Bodily Substances
Other Trail Signs
200-Plus-Yard Trails
Lost Trail
When All Else Fails
Night Tracking
Approaching a Downed Black Bear
Finishing Shots — Down Black Bears
Finishing Shots — Moving Bears
The Almost Mythical Charge
Kill Site Photos
Chapter 7: Black Bear Harvest
Field Dressing
Transporting Your Bear to Camp
A Bear Too Big to Handle
Field and Camo Care of a Bear Carcass
Emergency Measures for Saving Bear Hide and Meat
Transporting Your Bear in a Vehicle
Bear Rug Skinning
Shoulder Mount Skinning
Full Mount Skinning
Mounts with Snarling Lips
Round Steaks
Everything Else
Trophy Bear Measurements
Bear Meat Magic
Eyebrow-Raising Bear Steaks
Mother Nature's Finest Stew
Black Bear Roast
Ground Bear
Epilogue: It Doesn't Get Any Better