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Lot 279: Carl Gaertner gouache
Fine Art at Auction
by Rachel Davis Fine Arts
22 October 2016
Cleveland, OH, USALive Auction
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Description: Carl Gaertner (American 1898-1952)- ''Mill with Waterfall''- gouache on paper, estate stamp verso. 11 1/2 x 8 1/2''
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(73 reviews) Overall star rating: 4.7
Past 3 months: 5.0
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Vishalini J.
In 2013 Ram pushed us to get our first home in Fremont and that was the best decision of our lives. He guided us professionally to invest in good neighborhood and because of that our house appreciated within 3 years. In 2016 he again did his magic by guiding us to sell our first home and upgraded us to a beautiful home in Fremont mission area. Me and my family are extremely happy with the top class services offered by Mr.Ram. Looking forward for working with Ram again on next project. Thank you
Previous review from Vishalini J.
In 2013 Ram pushed us to get our first home in Fremont and that was the best decision of our lives. He guided us professionally to invest in good neighborhood and because of that our house appreciated within 3 years. In 2016 he again did his magic by guiding us to sell our first home and upgraded us to a beautiful home in Fremont mission area. Me and my family are extremely happy with the top class services offered by Mr.Ram. Looking forward for working with Ram again on next project. Thank you
Vikash G.
Townhome buyer in Fremont
Ram has helped me on several investment properties. One quality that sets him apart from other agents that I have worked with is that he is always smiling and accommodating regardless of how many times you have to call him and how many offers he has to write.
Previous review from Vikash G.
Ram diligently follows through and does not shirk from doing additional work to ensure client satisfaction and deal closure.
Anil A.
Home buyer in Livermore
Excellent. Ram is very good negotiator and very knowledgeable. He knows about the market very well and explain pros and cons about house. Ram is very timely and professional. He always come on time when we had the appointment. I will recommend Ram for friends and highly recommend others to choose Ram as the agent.
Sukhminder G.
Townhome buyer in Hayward
Excellent.He is always on time and very quick to respond.He showed all the properties that interested us. It was a pleasant experience working with him. I would strongly recommend to my friends and relatives
Amit T.
Home buyer in Fremont
Ram is a Excellent person, He is timely, respectful, and very knowledgeable in his field. He advised us correctly to bid higher at some properties, and lower than asking at some. He got me a house for lower than asking, when I was even ready to pay the asking and I told him so.. that is money in my bank. His recommendations on loan agent and other services also turned out to be excellent choices.
David H.
Townhome buyer in Union City
first i would to thank for doing his best for finding us a good home.he is the best because we will find yo athe best home that you really need and fits you.he will not impose anything to you unless you need it.he is knowledgable and finds time for your convinience.we are satisfied to Ram' service if we can give him more star we would.thank you again rRam.until next time.
Sarpa S.
Home buyer in San Lorenzo
Easy to work with. Prompt phone and email responses. Good negotiator.
Chaya M.
Home buyer in Fremont
First thing I liked about Ram is he keeps up to the time. He is very punctual. He has good local knowledge of the real estate and market .He is good at understanding his clients needs ,expectations and works to give you the best. I would certainly recommend Ram to all my friends and family to get in touch with Ram.
Ana L.
Townhome buyer in Union City
Ram, understands the market and works with you to make it happen ! He is down to earth and very practical in his approach. He will always be there when you need him !!
Previous review from Ana L.
Ram understands the need and works with the client with utmost dedication.
Tom P.
Home buyer in Livermore
It is hard to put into word how helpful Ram is in finding our home in a very tight market. He is always very prompt on returning any kind of communication: phone calls, emails, texts, etc.... I already own 2 homes and this is our third, so I've been through this process a few times and this was by far the hardest because of the low inventory. Ram is invaluable asset to have on your side. I would highly recommend Ram.
Manoj J.
Townhome buyer in Fremont
Ram was a pleasure to work with. Ram took the time to understand our needs, showed us homes to give us an idea of what our options were and helped us through the whole process of home buying! I highly recommend Ram and will use his services again, if I were to buy a second home!
Samson K.
Townhome buyer in Fremont
Ram was very helpful throughout our home purchase process. His knowledge of the Fremont area helped us make a good purchase. He has been very patient throughout, from the time we went around seeing multiple properties, till the time we revisited the shortlisted ones, he never hesitated or avoided work and was promptly there for us, always smiling. His promptness with all the paperwork and phone discussions was instrumental in closing on the right home at the right time. Thoroughly professional with a friendly touch, I would gladly recommend Ram to all my friends and contacts.
Narender K.
Home buyer in San Lorenzo
Ram has very good idea about east bay local market. Ram was able to find a property that we were looking for sometimes. He is a point person for any questions I have in mind. I am very much satisfied with the help that Ram has provided us in our real estate transaction.
Krishan B.
Home buyer in Newark
Ram was very responsive,trustworthy and friendly. He keeps everything ready with you he is quick in understanding our needs and gives quick feedback.He did a great job in finding us property I am very happy to work with ram and happy to recommend to everyone he know east bay very well I will Work again on my next house. He is very aware of the market and professional in his work .I am fully satisfied with his work. I'm strongly recommend Ram
Vignesh G.
Townhome buyer in Fremont
We got to know Ram thru a referral. Ram was very responsive, patient, trustworthy and friendly. He keeps his time everytime and is ready to work with you any time and will show you a zillion homes without showing any kind of attitude "no pressure". He is very friendly , no sales man gimmick , becomes part of your family during the hunt .He was quick in understanding our family needs and gives constructive feedback on what he thinks about the property. He is super aware of the market and the only reason we got our first home is Ram's intelligent offer details to the seller [ very strong , compelling offer].That shows Ram's experience in a very competitive housing market. I will use him again for my next home . We also liked Zip Realy website / software better then zillow or others out there as it shows only houses that are really on the market. Everything that we signed was digital , it is a huge plus considering the amount of signatures you have to do . The only real signatures were the ones done on the day of the closing .We strongly recommend Ram . If you are a first time home buyer and are somewhat overwhelmed with all the circus that goes on with a home buying , Ram is your Ring Master.
Condo buyer in Newark
Ram did a great job in finding us the property. He is professional and understands the buyers needs and not pushy in completing the deal. He follows up even after the deal is completed. Happy to work with Ram and happy to recommend to anyone.
Jun V.
Condo buyer in Newark
Ram is very professional and has my goals in mind. He knows what I want and does not try to push his own agenda. He is very patient and doesn't try to pressure me into buying something that he knows isn't right for me just to make a sale. You can always rely on him 24/7 and he will be available to talk or show you a property. Ram knows the east bay very well. He is able to filter out properties based on my needs. He does still give me the options for me to see the properties. This is my second transaction with Ram within the past 6 months. I am a repeat customer and will do the same for future transactions. 5/5 stars for Ram.
Previous review from Jun V.
Ram is a very great agent and made the purchase of our home smooth. He was very honest and did not pressure us into buying just to make a sale. He was always available to show us homes day or night. He jumped very quickly on the house we purchased and it's because of him we were able to secure the house.
Manjit C.
Townhome buyer in Hayward
Ram Saran worked very hard to ensure I was satisfied. My husband and I are very pleased with his work.
Townhome buyer in Union City
Ram was incredible. I have used him for three of my five transactions through Zip and I have refereed 3 additional clients to him, he is amazing, diligent, and responsive, he deserves all the business he is receiving from my network.
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Townhome buyer in Newark
Ram is very proactive, patient, pleasant and persistent. He always provided great feedback and gave his honest opinion. After a couple of visits with him he knew exactly the type of home I was looking for and helped me accordingly. I am completely satisfied with him and have already recommended him to a couple of friends and colleagues.
Susanta M.
Townhome buyer in Union City
He is a great guy...very helpful and understand our need
Rolando A.
Condo buyer in Newark
This was my first property and not my last with Mr. Saran. Very informative and quick to answer any questions I had.
Townhome buyer in San Ramon
Ram Saran is a very good agent and he was willing to show the properties which I asked for. His response and accessibility is very good
Ajay P.
Condo buyer in San Ramon
This is the third house I bought with Ram Saran as my agent. He has been a great help right from showing me the houses to closing. His guidance is remarkable and he friendly nature and patience with the cleints and sellers is amazing. Great Job Ram.
Previous review from Ajay P.
Ram has been very supportive throughout the process. That is the reason I went with him again after buying my first house five years back through him. He was accomodative and helped answer all my questions, with no pressure.
Condo buyer in San Ramon
Ram was very thorough and professional throughout the transaction. He followed up on all the details and kept me informed of the progress.
Townhome buyer in Fremont
Home buyer in Fremont
Great gentleman, not pushy , patient and I would highly recommend him to friends
Condo buyer in Fremont
Ram Saran is a very sincere, hard working individual who is very responsible and helping in nature. I have already recommended him to few of my friends. Thx Shesa
Townhome buyer in Fremont
ram was very professional and understood our needs very quickly. With his help we were able to finalize on a property within a month's time. As it was our first house, we did not know anything about the real state market but Ram guided us on every step from looking at the houses till the closure of the loan.
Diana A.
Home buyer in Hayward
He was great! He explained everything to me in a way that I could understand the process.
Venkat K.
Townhome buyer in San Ramon
Ram was Very helpful, he actively follow-up with every one and makes your job easy. I Strongly recommend him.
Home buyer in San Ramon
I can't say enough about Ram Saran. It was a remarkable experience as our first offer was accepted and Ram Saran carried it all the way to the end. It was one of the best experience in home buying process.
Nino H.
Condo buyer in Hayward
Ram, look out for the best interest of his costumer and save money as much as possible, he is considerate on time schedule and best that you will have as an agent ,I can not ask for more :)
Akhil S.
Condo buyer in Fremont
Mr. Ram has always been there to help us with our question and has been amazing in his client services.
Condo buyer in Fremont
This is our second transaction with Ram, he is an excellent realtor - he knows exactly what the client wants and works patiently to get the client exactly what they want.
Ram was wonderful to work with. 1. He listened to what we wanted to buy and then showed us homes we didnt think of seeing. 2. He worked very hard to get us the price we wanted. 3. He supported us the ENTIRE buying process adn helping us find the right people to make the needed fixes. Overall we have worked with 7 agents for buying and selling our previous homes; Ram is the best. We really appreciate the effort he put in and highly recommend Ram.
Raminer K.
Home buyer in Union City
Mr Ram Saran went out his way to make sure we found the right property and was extremely helpful in showing properties that we wanted to see. Negotiated the best deal in terms of pricing and credit from the seller.In a nutshell Ram Saran is great !! We owe him our thanks and gratitude.
Aloke D.
Condo buyer in Dublin
Mr. Ram updated us about various choices available and had been very helpful in finding out the property we were looking for. He personally advised about various aspects of the property that enabled us to close quickly.
Condo buyer in Pleasanton
Thanks to Ram Saran I???ve got home which I could afford at excellent location. It's hard overestimate the help and support, which I???ve got from him. Thank you very much Ram, good luck!
Home buyer in San Ramon
Ram was very good, he was always available to show the properties I requested to see and always very professional about every thing. Thanks Ram for helping me find my house!!!!
Condo buyer in Union City
The agent is nice in person. However, he was not updating us with some information at the close of the process in timely manner. He also did not explain somethings clearly. A delay happened so we got our key one day late. The agent needs to improve on communication as well as on getting things done on time.
Home buyer in Fremont
We were new at purchasing a home. Our agent never asked us how many days we wanted to close. We had 25 days to close during Thanksgiving and Christmas. We felt this wasn't in our best interest. We almost lost the purchase and our down payment of $5,000. I seller added additional costs for every day past the closing date. Then while we were trying to secure a loan at the interest rate we were pressured by both agents. We asked our agent to submit a request for another remote and all keys. He did not do this, It's going to cost$200
Jai D.
Home buyer in Fremont
Kelly went more than out of her way to make sure purchasing my first house was a great experiance. She explained everything I needed to know about buying a house and made sure that I found the perfect house for me. When I decide to purchase another house the only person I will use is Kelly and I am going to refer my friends to her.
Kimberly K.
Condo buyer in Hayward
Ram was very patient, knowledgable and professional. I would definetly use him again. Moreover, I liked the rebate offering.


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It's actually a good question David, I also heard of other database which has this requirement. In derby users are not requied to shutdown the datbase before doing upgrade/ downgrade , I think is is to make Derby Zero-Admin database. Any changes to the logging system also have to handle upgrade/downgrade issues. Thanks -suresht David Van Couvering wrote: > Sorry, perhaps a dumb question here -- I'm still learning how Derby > works. If someone wants to downgrade from revision N+1 to revision N, > wouldn't they normally shut down the database prior to downgrade, in > which case the data gets checkpointed and the log files wouldn't be > needed? > > Thanks, > > David > > Mike Matrigali wrote: > >> I am looking at committing this. The changes look good to me, but I >> believe there are upgrade issues to handle. >> >> For a hard upgrade either new or old databases are fine. >> For a soft upgrade I think there is a problem if the db generates enough >> log files to start using the new bits, and then the software is reverted >> to before the fix. >> >> Seems like using the bits needs to be somehow only enabled for hard >> upgrade. It would be best if it was controlled just by hard upgrade, >> but if that is not possible then just doing it for databases created >> since this version would also work - but still leave problems with old >> hard upgraded databases. >> >> I have reviewed the code and am running tests. I plan on committing >> this part of the fix and let you address upgrade issues with a follow on >> patch. >> >> Suresh Thalamati wrote: >>
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It is exactly how it looks in the photo. FYI, it is short. I'm 170cm & I don't feel I can go out in heels with this dress. Instead, I pair it with flats & a hat. It's so great. Very cute & sexy. Not for the shy spirited.
I'm really satisfied with this dress. Love the material, much thicker than i thought but great.
Also, the dress is very short, so, you must feel comfortable to wear it.
it's ok,when I try it。 this material not like what I think。
Receive a lot of compliments with this dress! I didn't wear it with the belt, personally think it looks better and more comfortable! I'd buy another one if there's other color!
very cute and comfortable dress. It's exactly like in the picture, the material is great. It's a bit loose when I wear it without belt but overall it's a very nice dress. I have got a few compliments.
It really is way to short (167cm) BUt it´s really good looking, very feminine.
The belt is cute aswell
When I first worn it (as a dress), it looked perfect with the belt. However it became a bit smaller after I washed it. Now I have to wear it as a top instead.
Love it, fit me but it was a little short for me to wear it as a dress:(.
Very cute looking A line dress, a small issue with the sleeve awkward puffiness though. Everything else was good
I like the dress. It looks noce on me but the only complain is the dress is not long enough, even though i am quite short.
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"Survivor" creator Mark Burnett has signed on to produce a daily talk show for OWN, Oprah Winfrey's cable network that debuts in January 2011. Burnett is also producing "Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star," which announced its hosts Nancy O'Dell and Carson Kressley Monday [The New York Post]
In more Oprah news, the talk show host is lending her voice to the season premiere of "Sesame Street" in an animated segment called "The O Show." The host will welcome guests Otto the Orangutan and Ophelia the Octopus. "Sesame Street" debuts its 41st season on Sept. 27 on PBS. Other celebrities taking part during the season include Wanda Sykes, Jason Bateman, Colin Farrell and Katy Perry. [Sesame Street]
"Community" is airing a first-ever Twittersode. Just prior to the East Coast premiere, an exclusive "Twittersode," comprised of 80 tweets, will unfold between the characters. The entire event will be presented on NBC's site, or you can follow the characters at: http://twitter.com/annieedisonGCC, http://twitter.com/jeffwingeratlaw, http://twitter.com/abedstweets, http://twitter.com/troytbone09, http://twitter.com/brittafeed, http://twitter.com/shirley_GCC, http://twitter.com/hawthornewipes, http://twitter.com/alexosbourneGCC, http://twitter.com/greendaledean, http://twitter.com/senorchang_gcc, http://twitter.com/oldwhitemansays, http://twitter.com/anniesB00Bs. [NBC]
Lyle Lovett, country singer and former beau of Julia Roberts, has signed on to play Agent Darryl Shafer, a shadowy government figure who detains and
interrogates Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) on an upcoming episode of "Castle." [EW]
Tina Fey joins host Andy Cohen in the Bravo clubhouse in this extra funny edition of "Watch What Happens: Live" airing Thursday, Sept. 30 at 10p.m. ET [Bravo TV]
TNT is reportedly announcing Wednesday (Sept. 22) that "HawthoRNe" is getting a 10-episode Season 3 pickup. The medical drama stars Jada Pinkett Smith and will join other TNT shows "The Closer," "Rizzoli & Isle," "Leverage" and "Memphis Beat" as 2011 pick-ups. "Dark Blue" is the only show still awaiting its fate. [Deadline]
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Mango Jump Start (01): Building Windows Phone Apps with Visual Studio 2010
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Microsoft MVPs Rob Miles and Andy Wigley are back! The "Building Applications for Windows Phone "Mango" Jump Start" was hosted by Microsoft Learning as a follow-up to last year's Windows Phone 7 Jump Start sessions. Mobile application developers rave about the fast-paced, demo-rich, real-world and often-times humorous approach Rob and Andy use to deliver this timely content. Now that "Mango" has made such a huge splash in the industry, we've asked them to put together another great course.
This course is specially tailored for developers looking to build cool applications and games for the new Windows Phone Mango Platform.
During this module, Rob and Andy outline how to create Windows Phone applications using Visual Studio. This introductory content covers how to create Windows Phone solutions, edit program source files, and add and manage program resources, build and run the solution. Next, they demonstrate options for debugging solutions using the Windows Phone Emulator or an actual device as well as managing the solution properties for deployment in the marketplace.
- Mango Jump Start (01): Building Windows Phone Apps with
Visual Studio 2010 < YOU ARE HERE
- Mango Jump Start (02): Silverlight on Windows Phone—Introduction
- Mango Jump Start (03): Silverlight on Windows Phone—Advanced
- Mango Jump Start (04): Using Expression to Build Windows Phone Interfaces
- Mango Jump Start (05): Windows Phone Fast Application Switching
- Mango Jump Start (06): Windows Phone Multi-tasking & Background Tasks
- Mango Jump Start (07): Using Windows Phone Resources
(Bing Maps, Camera, etc.)
- Mango Jump Start (08a): Application Data Storage on Windows Phone | Part 1
- Mango Jump Start (08b): Application Data Storage on Windows Phone | Part 2
- Mango Jump Start (09): Using Networks with Windows Phone
- Mango Jump Start (10): Tiles & Notifications on Windows Phone
- Mango Jump Start (11a): XNA for Windows Phone | Part 1
- Mango Jump Start (11b): XNA for Windows Phone | Part 2
- Mango Jump Start (12): Selling a Windows Phone Application
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More episodes in this series
Mango Jump Start (03): Silverlight on Windows Phone—Advanced
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Part 7 - Understanding the Navigation Model
Part 4 - Understanding XAML Layout and Events
Part 2 - Exercise: Writing your First Windows Phone 8.1 App
Part 6 - Styling Apps using XAML
Part 3 - Introduction to XAML
Part 5 - Overview of the Common XAML Controls
Part 3: Writing your First Windows Phone 8 App
Part 17 - Understanding Data Binding, Data Sources and Data Contexts
Part 12 - Understanding the App's Lifecycle and Managing State
Part 22 - Storing and Retrieving Serialized Data
The Discussion
Is there any way to get an RSS feed of this series so I can download them easily for watching?
@Mike:sadly it wasn't made as a series, but instead as individual one-off posts, so it doesn't have a RSS feed
where is Windows Azure and Windows Phone ???
Is there a link for downloading the source? It is continuously promised in the videos.
Is there any kind of subtitles for the videos in *.srt format?
As far as I know there are no subtitles I'm afraid. But you can download the presentation texts and also all the sample code from here:
Thanks for the link, Rob.
Is there a feed of all videos to subscribe on my Zune/Windows Phone?
Thank you so much rob Miles for the videos.
I hope that some of the team support could generate some Srt subtitles.
Do you think that these 14 video are enough to be learn the basics of how to create phone apps?
Waiting for your reply.
what download mango
You guys are great, thanks so much!
we all need a free book or video such as this post
Thanks Rob Miles! I am a newbie who has been going through your C# yellow book. It has been a great rescource .
when exectly in "india" I will be able to use market place and other stuffs of HTC HUB .....?
when will we get the rtm sdk?
Sep 08, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Duncanma wrote
@Mike:sadly it wasn't made as a series, but instead as individual one-off posts, so it doesn't have a RSS feed
That's way too bad.
Awesome vdo guys...thanks
I want to register for App Hub. Just want to know if I will be provided with a test device if I pay the subscription.
can i use visual studio VB express version instead licensed version to develope the apps?
This is awesome! WM7 is going to be the next big thing, hopefully.
How to deploy windows 7 app on cloud ?
I too want to know how to deploy windows 7 app on cloud (Azure or any other) ? How to build a simple file sharing app?
Thanks for great videos.
Visual Studio and emulator looks great too.
I was wondering how to do pinch zoom and test it on WP7 emulator?
In iPhone simulator you just hold Option key (I guess it is Alt or Windows key on PC).
I want download more.Who can help me? Tell me more for download.
How could I host the emulator in IE browser window?
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It may sound impossible, but…imagine a house that thrived on teamwork…every day?!
Thanks to BusyKid.com's CEO Gregg Murset, for this guest article on how parents can pick age-appropriate chores and design an assignment and award system that works.
The average school day is between 6 and 7 hours long and most children have homework to complete after school, plus sports and extra curricular activities. Busy schedules can make it difficult for parents to find time to incorporate chores into the day. But, research has found that helping out with household tasks like laundry, dishes and yard work can help children¹s mental and physical develop while teaching life skills, responsibility and team spirit. Many parents struggle with knowing what chores are age appropriate for their kids, how many tasks to assign and how to, if at all, reward a job well done.
Start 'Em Young
When it comes to kids helping around the house, start them young. These days, kids as young as 3 are working laptops and tablets. As parents, as we supposed to believe they aren't old enough to pick up their toys or carry their dirty dishes to the sink or dishwasher? Sure, not all chores are designed for really young kids. However, you know what your child is capable of doing … you just need to have them try doing it.
Build a Routine
Everyone knows kids do better when they have a solid routine. You probably already have one when it comes to getting ready for school, after school or at bedtime. Add a few daily chores to your kids routine to help you around the house or start building a sense of work ethic in your kids.
Fit To Size
While the age of your child may not matter when it comes to doing chores, size certainly does. Leave the "big jobs" for the big kids, while your smaller tikes handle projects closer to the ground.
Reward Success
Parents have tried everything when it comes to rewards for chores – money, stickers, extra TV, later bedtime or video games. We believe that paying an allowance is the best way to reward a job well done because it helps prepare them for the real world as adults. Whether parents pay an equal amount each week or have chores worth different values, the fact is that your child is learning how to earn and how working hard pays off.
Don't Reinvent The Wheel
There are plenty of chore-allowance systems parents can choose from, so there is no reason to reinvent the wheel. The important thing is to find something that matches your beliefs and will actually keep children engaged. A system that is never used or forgotten after a week or two, fails everyone. Take a look at BusyKid.com's online system that teaches kids work ethic and money management. Here, kids can save, share, spend and invest real money they earned through completing chores.
About BusyKid
Formerly known as My Job Chart, BusyKid.com is the first mobile-website that helps parents teach children about work ethic, responsibility, accountability and managing real money. Even though the website lets kids learn real life lessons surrounding earning and spending money, it also encourages strong character traits, good behavior and supporting charitable organizations.
For more information visit BusyKid.com.
Editor's Note: I love these ideas, and whether your family decides to use allowance, positive reinforcement, or other ways to get kids involved, it helps parents and kids in so many ways. By teaching kids the value of teamwork and building self-sufficiency, it's a win-win. Also note – we have a host of articles related to this topic on both chores & allowance on our website.
Who can argue that calm isn't ideal in a family? We all get heated, adults and kids, and this heat rarely leads to good things. I've published some of Kirk Martin's tips from Celebrate Calm before, and thrilled to see he's publishing a book that dives deeper into some of his concepts for diffusing situations at home. Change Your Child Overnight By Changing Yourself First applies the tried and true principles Martin and his team have taught parents for years. Change the approach, and the reception changes, too. I asked Martin to share some best practices here at the Lounge, and he shared "10 Secret Phrases to Calm Any Situation."
Martin believes in the power of words and our ability to choose the words we use. He explains, "Your words can inflame a situation like a match in a dry haystack. The flip side is that your words can calm almost any situation immediately." He advises practicing these not guaranteed but potentially calming phrases to stop power struggles:
So, this is the short version for sure. Martin has some great explanations and strategies for families that are very much in sync with his Celebrate Calm approach. More on his new book, Change Your Child Overnight By Changing Yourself First, here.
This month's MomTastic Find is…PEP's Annual Noted Author Events. DC/MD/VA friends – if you have tweens or teens, these are not to be missed. I've seen Schafer talk at PEP before, and she is hilarious, insightful, and will leave you with ideas to take home from the minute she hits the stage. Check out the "411" on her events, and please share with friends:
Alyson Schafer is a therapist, author (Honey, I Wrecked the Kids
The Joys and Fears of the Teen Years – Thursday November 17 from 7:30pm-9pm
Parenting teens today requires a unique and empathetic parenting approach. Alyson speaks candidly about the joys and challenges that face teens, pre-teens and their parents during the transition to adulthood. Parents will learn brain-based research on teen behavior, interpersonal solutions to teen problems, a refreshing understanding of how great teens can be and a reality check on the real issues for which we need to be prepared.
Moving from Conflict to Cooperation – Friday November 18 from 9:30am-11am
Whether it is sibling bickering or parent-child power struggles, conflict is a part of family life. Navigating conflict constructively isn't always intuitive. Fortunately, kids give us endless opportunities to both improve our skills and help them develop their own. Using a four-step approach, you'll learn:
Tickets are $35. Register today at PEPparent.org or 301-929-8824.
To get an idea of Schafer's approach and ideas, check out a post I wrote when she spoke to PEP before about her acclaimed book, Honey I Wrecked the Kids. You'll find information on her "4 Crucial C's" and how to work more effectively with your kids. She talks about misbehavior as a dance we do with our kids, and helps us figure out how to get OFF that dance floor.
Disclosure: I am a volunteer on PEP's Board of Directors, so I am committed to the success of PEP and to parenting education in general. No compensation was made for this post or for my love for PEP's programming.
Hot topic for sure from the title alone. Amy Williams, a social worker who specializes in teen behavioral health, developed some great tips and a colorful infographic to help parents navigate this area. Having grown up stretching cords on phones to get privacy, this feels like grabbing wet spaghetti! As Williams reports, the digital footprint issue isn't going away, and the explosion of social media adds a whole new dimension to the risks and the parenting issues associated. Here are her insights on how we can be more aware in this sensitive area.
Parenting children in the digital age can be difficult. Many families are encountering dramatic issues regarding sexting and their teens. Let's face it, we came of age during skin mags and hidden VHS tapes. Our sexual exploration didn't involve social media or the Internet, we struggled through this phase of development without creating a digital footprint.
Experts have said that sexting is normal teenage behavior, it's just the use of cell phones that have changed. Previous generations were able to keep our explorations private. However, today's highly connected teens are exposing themselves to far more than a special intimate moment.
Many teens view sexting as a safe alternative to intercourse. Teens might feel that sexting is a smart choice in today's sexually rich world, but their underdeveloped teenage brains might fail to adequately assess the risks associated with sexting. Whether they are just curious about sex or seeking an outlet for their new feelings, it is a risky behavior.
Sexting is an easy act to disguise. Most teens rely on their cell phones to sext, because it is portable, has a camera, and easily connects them to other people. In the past, teens utilized text messaging, but today many teens are taking advantage of the ever changing social media platforms to sext.
While many teens are adapting their methods there is no safe way to sext, because everything posted online or digitally has the potential to be saved, forwarded, or retrieved. Teens are discovering new apps to cover their activity that create disguises like calculators to hide online activity.
Listed below are common warning signs your child is sexting:
The following tips are six ways we can help our children navigate the popular issue of sexting:
Author Bio: Amy Williams is a social worker, specializing in teen behavioral health. As a parent of two teenagers, she is focused on spreading the word on positive parenting techniques and new technologies.
This month's MomTastic find is a heartwarming back to school story, and what better time to think about realizing potential in each and every kid. Because They Can is an organization looking to close the gap between what students can achieve and what other people believe they can achieve by empowering educators to empower all students to achieve their fullest potential. Education Post had a great article detailing the effects of ignoring kids on performance, self-esteem, and ultimately, being the best they can be.
Unfortunately, not all kids have engaged parents in the home. Research shows that many adults in society have much lower expectations for these kids, and when they underestimate what they're capable of, it's called the Belief Gap.
Here's an example, the story of 8th grader Kim Wilborn, a young girl who, with the help of committed educators, was able to be pushed farther than she ever imagined.
Because They Can believes that great schools and teachers can help kids like Kim reach their full potential. Help spread the word #BecauseTheyCan
Thanks to Rose Howell, Academic Liaison from Thinking Caps Group, for these timely tips on gearing up for back to school. Based on where you live, you may already have backpacks on :), but the early stages of back to school often include adjustments at home and school.
Here are five simple ways to ease back into school mode.
It is unlikely that your kids will be able to shift from a late summer bedtime to an earlier bedtime right away. About two weeks before school, begin making bedtime about 15 minutes earlier so that they grow accustomed to the new schedule. Explain to your child that sleep is crucial for her health and should not be seen as a bummer, but a welcome relief. If parents begin to wind down at the same time, this will also help send the message that everyone is heading to bed, and they aren't missing out on the action.
Make a plan for showers, packing lunch, sports bags & homework, and eating breakfast. Have a chalkboard or whiteboard for your kids so they can make checklists about what they need to accomplish each morning. Make sure they know it's important to come to breakfast right when it's ready so they are not late. Having a set routine is the best way to combat the grogginess of early mornings.
Sit down with your kids and lay out the rules for the coming school year when it comes to electronic usage, playdates or junk food. Make sure they have an understanding of what you expect of them.
You'll feel more at ease sending your child off every day if you know the teacher and the class environment that he or she creates. It's also nice to know a few parents who you can rely on in case of an emergency or for more convenient carpooling. Developing this familiarity with the school community is a great way to start the year, even if you don't have time to attend as many events as you'd like.
Having a dedicated workspace gives students a sense of purpose and consistency when it's time to do homework. Make sure they have a space just for them with the proper materials and supplies. If your child has ADHD and/or is especially distracted by noise and movement, ensure that his homework space is removed from any commotion.
Author Bio: Rose Howell works as an Academic Liaison at Thinking Caps, a unique tutoring company that takes a one-on-one, individualized approach to academic support for students of all ages and learning styles.
In light of recent posts on managing the digital age, this article caught my eye. The data is alarming about how connected we are and about how tough it is to disconnect, and I love the way it's presented. Here's the scoop from New Theory Magazine, followed by their very well-done infographic. The family stats below, that 70% of families argue about cell phone use, and that 50% of teens admit being "addicted" to their phones, aren't surprising. New Theory Magazine, dubbed the voice of "mature millenials, of Generation 'Why' " has departments like "locker room" and "nerd alert." Love it! Here's their report…
In a recent effort to show the obsession behind cellphone usage, New Theory Magazine released an infographic showcasing the latest data to back up America's cellphone usage addiction. There is no denying this generation has a problem. Numbers do not lie. To say that we are, "attached", is officially an alarming understatement. Individuals have become reliant on staying connected.
The average user checks their cellphone 110 times throughout any given day, translating into approximately 3.6 hours every single day and roughly 25.2 hours during the course of a week. It is hard to imagine all of the supplementary, productive accomplishments an individual could be achieving while utilizing their time more efficiently.
Individuals of all ages are finding themselves affected by this epidemic- positively and negatively. However, no matter how an individual is choosing to value their cellphone, there is no argument that it is a daily distraction. Keeping account of continuous job-related and social mobilization can lead to a distressed impact on an individual's sleeping patterns and overall lifestyle. 77% of parents struggle to monitor their teenagers and younger children's activity right in the comfort of their own home, including the dinner table. 40% of users interact on their cellphones while on the toilet — keep that in mind next time you're texting someone! Aside from the indecent visuals, the most problematic form of refusing to put down your cellphone is 'texting while driving'. With 26% of the car accidents in the United States caused by this situation, up to 75% even admit guilt, although experts can ensure the true numbers would be higher.
Highly-accredited psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi weighs in, "Millennials do not relate to smartphone technology simply as a means of communication. It is culturally much more than that. It is a 'way of life'. Individuals capitalize on the device as a user-based "network" and essentially apply it to manage their standard of living, both professionally and socially."
Since relationships are discovered, cultivated, and enhanced through digital pursuits, various aspects of social norms have evolved- even surpassing more traditional platforms of extended reach. Whether business inspired or romantic quests, success can be as easy as a swipe, an email or a DM away.
Despite the focus that individuals have on their own hand-held universe, it is the number one way media is currently being consumed by the mass public. Americans scroll down their news-feed, double-tap and click through countless updates, photos, hash-tags, graphics, videos, and articles, all in a vain attempt to be a part of the trends. This is not perception; this is reality.
Rossi also insights, "Without a person's phone just for even a few minutes, a millennial's attitude and behavior may increase in "nervousness", generating unnecessary anxiety. For this reason, this is the only way they know how to exchange with the rest of their acquaintances and the world. When they do not have that instrument, their goals become obstructed from engaging information and action planning."
As the numbers steadily climb from each passing year, we are all left wondering, have we gone too far with our cellphones? Can people really learn how to live life again after "disconnecting"?
About New Theory:
New Theory Magazine represents a unique voiced dubbed, "the core of Generation Why?"
The online and print publication provides a daily dose of Mature Millennial principles as told through the eyes of authentic Generation Y staff writers, personalities, influencers, and contributors. As New Theory Magazine delivers exclusive access into the mind of the Mature Millennial covering inspirational business, finances, technology, health, fitness, fashion, beauty, celebrity news, music, trending topics with the most refreshing satire! The evolution of Millennial media promises more than just a generational guide in entertainment leisure, but a lifestyle full of prosperity where your voice can be heard.
As a follow-up to my recent post about the new Screenagers documentary, I asked the film team to share some top tech tips with our readers. These are so spot on, and I hope you find them useful as you navigate online/tech boundaries in your own families.
The reality is, we are attached to our devices for some very good reasons – they are incredibly useful tools in our daily lives. Complaining to our kids about their screen use puts them on the defensive and sets us up to get locked into a parent vs. child power struggle over screen time. Filmmaker Ruston found that when she took a closer look at her daughter's social media interactions, she found, "there was a lot more positive communication than I had expected." Recognize and acknowledge the good stuff and you're more likely to find yourself on the same team with your kids. This sets you up as more friend than foe when you start tackling screen time guidelines together.
Note from Amy: This reminds me of an article from PEP's Robbye Fox about embracing technology with your kids.
It's part of the teenager's job to resist limits, but underneath, they appreciate parents enforcing limits to keep them safe. Limits are tangible evidence that parents still care and stay involved. In the film, California State University professor Larry Rosen explains that young brains "have not fully developed to resist the impulse to self-distract. It's not their fault." When Ruston asks a group of teens whether they are glad their parents have rules about screen use at home, several respond, "Yes. You would never stop if you didn't. Until your phone dies."
In Screenagers we see Ruston fumble on limit-setting before succeeding. Along with a new smart phone for her daughter Tessa, she delivers a contract outlining rules around its use. But a group of teens interviewed in the film enlighten us, explaining that rules work a lot better when they are included in the decision-making and understand the reasons behind the rules. As one boy says, "When my parents actually have that deep conversation, it works a lot better." Eventually Tessa and her parents develop a screen time contract together that is custom-fit to their family and gets buy-in from all.
When students in Screenagers share their personal screens-off strategies, one includes, "When I study, I turn off the data on my phone, and that way I can't get text messages." A Seattle Children's Hospital pediatrician shares in the film, "When I talk to parents about taking technology out of a room in the evening so their kids can sleep, they're sometimes surprised that they can even do that. That it's okay and other parents are doing it." You can too! Before phones, we woke up to our alarm clocks…
Sports, creative projects, being outside, music… extracurricular involvements tend to dwindle while screen time takes their place. Return to balance by involving kids in afterschool teams and activities. Screenagers features this observation: kids enrolled in afterschool programs experience increased self-confidence, fewer behavior issues and higher grades. In the film, college student Andrew, a pianist and high-performing student who completes a video game addiction rehab center program after dropping out of college, reflects, "If I had dedicated all my computer time to mastering an instrument or reading or exploring things, I would be way above where I am now."
"I think dad really really needs restrictions. He's just hooked," says a young girl in the film. Ruston ponders, "Can we really tell our kids, 'Do as we say and not as we do?'"
Screenagers introduces "Tech Talk Tuesdays" as a way for families to have short, regular conversations about how technology fits into their lives. Weekly conversation starters and discussion questions are featured on the film's website.
A boy in Screenagers talks about his parents' differing views on video games for example, noting "Mom is a girl and girls don't like boy things. My dad is fine with it." Check in on your own views on various screen time topics and discuss them as a family. Find out where you do agree and accept the differences, or gather more facts. The film's website offers a lot of resources you can use to inform your choices.
"This is one of the most difficult parenting issues we've ever faced as a society," acknowledges the co-founder of an internet addiction rehab center featured in the film. "Video game use, internet consumption. All of that is very difficult to parent around." Virtually any parent you talk to will acknowledge there are struggles. Screenagers' Facebook page offers a place to share and get new ideas, for example.
A recently published Common Sense Media poll reports that one of every two teens feels addicted to their mobile devices. But Ruston draws a clear line around what qualifies as a real addiction, and feels it's important we don't overuse the term. "We should be careful to stop using the word 'addiction' so kids can have an internal sense of control. They have to know that the device does not control them."
Tips provided by the Screenagers team for The MomTini Lounge. Check out more articles at The Lounge on tech/online safety.
This is SUCH a great idea, and I happen to adore the founder, Debbie Cohen, behind it…Sure, we all "Amazon" and love one-click shopping, but how great would it be if a specially curated bookstore came directly TO YOU! The Story House is a new concept, a bookstore on wheels, much like a food truck with a different kind of nourishment, that will be visiting book fairs, schools, etc., in the coming year. Their online store has lots of great resources, too, along with book ideas for kids to grads, local summer reading lists, ways to bring The Story House to your school or event, and more.
Cohen is an author, educator, mom, and now innovator. You can be part of putting this store on the road. Check out their Kickstarter Campaign to get involved. And happy reading!
Disclosure: No compensation was made for this post, except for the satisfaction that I'm supporting a GREAT cause! The opinions are all my own.
Screenagers, a recently released documentary, is sharing its voice about teens and tech on, ironically, screens nationwide. This is such an important discussion for both parents and teens/tweens, and for any parents who don't struggle with limit-setting and the effect of tech on family life, consider yourself lucky. I consider this topic so important, both personally, and journalistically, that I'm covering the story in 2 parts. This reminded me of Race to Nowhere, a documentary on the extreme pressure our kids face in schools, in terms of style/approach on a current topic of relevance to tweens/teens.
First, here's a short trailer on Screenagers:
Here were some of my takeaways from reviewing the film…
The film tells us that kids spend an average of 6.5 hours a day on screens, not including schoolwork. Boys, on average, spend 11.3 hours on video games EACH WEEK. The violent/military style games, the film notes, are designed to desensitize the user. Prosocial games, on the other hand, involve helping others, saving cities. Overstimulation from playing any games tires the brain. The average age that kids are getting a smartphone is now 10 years, 3 months….
The filmmaker, Dr. Delaney Ruston, was motivated to develop this film as a vehicle for social change after realizing how big the decision was to buy her own daughter a Smartphone. She feels strongly about balance in our tech-obsessed world, and she hopes the film will be a catalyst for conversation in schools (digital citizenship education) and in homes (Tech Talk Tuesdays, setting aside time to talk about technology as a family).
I was so intrigued by this film and its mission, that I had to speak with Delaney and learn more…Here are some highlights of our conversation.
Kids come to the screenings on the defensive, but leave saying "wow, that spoke to me too." It gives them insights into how important the discussions are. Parents feel empowered after seeing the film. Delaney also shared with me that developing self-control is not an innate skill, but that we can teach and model self-control techniques, especially as they relate to technology use.
As a physician who understands long-term change, we've got to really stick with something. It takes 6 weeks to 2 months before a new behavior forms. I worry people will feel inundated and lose the enthusiasm and go back to being overwhelmed by the technology.
Make a pledge to have a conversation with your family on a weekly basis about technology that isn't emotion driven but is curiosity driven. We don't want anyone on screens during all waking hours, so defining times to NOT be on devices is not only reasonable, but what we need to do. Continually readdress and change guidelines as your child grows up in response to their input.
Delaney shares that teens have a lot to say about technology, and that their input can engage important discussions in our families.
The Screenagers website is awesome – here are some links you may enjoy:
I wanted to give a shout-out to my friends at PEP, the Parent Encouragement Program, who offer some great courses in the DC/MD/VA area around this topic as well, including…
Tackling Technology with Your 5 to 12 Year Old
Tackling Technology with Teens & Tweens
Setting Limits To Promote Cooperation (could relate to screens or general topics)
Click here to see more about PEP's course offerings locally.
When our kids are young, it's "easy" to put boundaries on them with social media and screens. Yes, there may be power struggles. Yes, there is a new social channel launching every minute, so it's sometimes paramount to catching wet spaghetti while you're learning a foreign language. But parents get it that too many screens aren't a good thing. So what happens when these kids turn into teens and young adults? As ABC's Karen Travers learned, the tables turn, and teens start putting limits on their parents about how much and what to post. So fun to have been interviewed with my son Jake for this piece, and love watching one of my Parent Encouragement Program mentors and digital genius Robbye Fox, share some guidelines for this ever-changing landscape. Enjoy, and good luck in your own families! Feel free to comment on this post with any creative ideas that have worked in your own home…
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If you've ever found humor in your mom life or misadventures on the parenting path, you'll LOVE this show. I recently had the pleasure of cracking up with best friends in NYC at the new show fresh on the off-Broadway stage scene, One Funny Mother, while giving each other those knowing looks as we could relate to many of Dena's stories. Dena Blizzard delivers a one-woman monologue that captures the funny in parenting and families while adding some touching commentary about the challenges we face. She's funny; she's brutally honest; and she's taking a topic anyone can relate to (moms, dads, wives, husbands, kids, friends) and teasing out the hysterical mayhem. She shares some of the things we wish we hadn't said to our kids at times (ok, she tells her daughter that Zeus the One-Eyed Dog was a "bad listener," and as we're laughing, she shrugs her shoulders and says her daughter started listening a lot better after that)…As Laurie Holcomb-Holland wrote in The New York Times, "Motherhood can be messy, unpredictable and full of awkward moments." Blizzard explores these moments in a rapid-fire monologue that's going to resonate with moms in a big way.
Here's a "trailer" of her show:
From her website: Dena is a married mother of three and was Miss New Jersey in 1995 proudly placing in the top 50 at the Miss America Pageant. Dena is the official preliminary host for the Miss America Pageant and was also a correspondent on this year's Miss America pre-show on ABC. She has hosted the TV Land Red Carpet and was the Host of Real Simple on PBS. She has co-hosted "Anderson Live" with Anderson Cooper and has been an on-air correspondent for The Nate Berkus Show. She is also regular fill-in radio talk show host on NJ 101.5.
Photo above with Dena and some BFF's from my own childhood and much valued "colleagues" on my own motherhood journey!
Larry Ackerman, Guest Author, is President of The Identity Circle and author of several books on identity. He brings this idea to parenting with some great tips for parents of kids of all ages.
10 Things a Parent Can Do to Honor the Individual Inside Their Child
By Larry Ackerman
As parents, we aren't naturally conditioned to think about raising children through the lens of identity; that is, deliberately helping them understand themselves and love themselves for who they truly are. Yet, helping a child understand his or her uniqueness and the potential it implies goes a long way towards ensuring that they are well- grounded human beings, that they find the right careers and companions, and are secure in who they are over the course of their lives, despite the challenges they will face.
Here are 10 things a parent can do to honor the individual inside their child.
About the Author: Larry Ackerman is President of The Identity Circle and author of several books. He has given lectures at the Yale School of Management, The Wharton School of Business, Chicago's Booth School of Business, Pepperdine University, and UCLA's Anderson School, and has shared his insights in broadcast interviews nationwide.
DC/MD/VA friends – wanted to share a client project with a #MomTastic twist. A Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Event Food Fight MobilePack Assembly Event is happening this weekend May 13-15 at the Dulles Expo Center (Virginia). Some 30,000 volunteers will pack 5 million meals to feed kids around the world. Plus, volunteers are asked to bring a can of food for the Capital Area Food Bank for local communities. This massive event can feed 14,000 children for a full year.
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Here's the why behind the story…
This video illustrates what the MobilePack event looks like and how you can help kick hunger to the curb:
Disclosure: Story about a Write Ideas, Inc., client, and thrilled to be working on a cause that supports the health of children and families.
Don't get too put off by the title…This is a really bare-it-all book on the pitfalls (and often realities) of motherhood. As Ybarbo delicately put at a recent book event, "Vacations can be bittersweet, 80% bitter, 20% sweet." Now do I REALLY think these women think we're constantly failing as moms? Absolutely NOT. But have they taken a completely brutally honest look at many facets of motherhood with thick skin journalism on board? Absolutely yes!
I met this team of Emmy Award Winning Today Show producers who authored the book at a recent Maryland event, and was laughing along with a room full of women about our misadventures along the path of trying to keep it all together as moms. Through vomit, missed school conferences, getting lost in theme parks, figuring out how to put the fun in vacations, and much more, this book takes us through the seasons with anecdotes, tips, and our mommy road map that makes absolutely no sense at times!
Here are Ybarbo and Zoellner at the event:
After meeting them, I tweeted something to the effect of, "Hey, we're all in this together!" The audience shared hysterical stories of cramming kids full of sugar cereals to survive a 6am flight without thinking how the sugar high would affect their kids at 8 am to watching their kid make lunch for the first time, realizing the next morning the bread was as moldy as a science experience (hmmmm…who was that?!). Even Ybarbo herself shared a really fun story about taking her own son to work when J Lo was in studio, only to realize in her work frenzy that she was missing her other kid's parent-teacher conference.
It was like watching stand-up comedy about life as a parent, sharing missteps from our mom life without any judgement whatsoever, and laughing hysterically.
The book: Sh*tty Mom for All Seasons: Half-@ssing It All Year Long by Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner with Erin Clune
Some non-advice advice from the Sh*tty Moms
Here are some reviews that give you a flavor for the delightful dish in store for you when you pick this book up…
Praise for Sh*tty Mom for All Seasons
"Shitty Moms provides just what we all need at the end of our parenting days: a shot of irreverence with a belly laugh chaser. With Shitty Moms 2, we get to make it a double." – Jessica Lahey, Author of the Gift of Failure
"Finally, a book that explains why kids are so hard to feed AND so easy to lose in a crowded store. Hilarious and helpful, it will keep you up at night, laugh-crying at the challenges of modern motherhood. " – Alisyn Camerota, CNN
"A hilarious and heart-warming book that perfectly captures that delicate balance every mom feels, somewhere between "Parenting! #NailedIt!" and "What the F have I done?!?!" – Randi Zuckerberg, Digital Lifestyle Expert, Author and Host of "Dot Complicated" on SiriusXM
"If you've never felt like a shitty parent then you're likely delusional. A brilliant and hilarious guide to make you feel better, or at least in great company." – Jenni Pulos, Star of Bravo's Flipping Out
"As a mom your spare time is precious. Spend it laughing with sh*tty moms!" – Wendy Bellissimo, CEO Wendy Bellissimo Inc.
About the Authors
Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner are Emmy Award–winning producers at NBC's TODAY show. They are the coauthors of Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us and Today's Moms: Essentials for Surviving Baby's First Year.
Erin Clune is a journalist and humorist whose blogs include Life After NY, The Mischievous Mixologist, and her advice column, So What? Who Cares? Her work has been featured on NPR, The Rumpus, Thought Catalog, and Medium.


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Every year, Ocean Conservancy hosts the International Coastal Cleanup, where volunteers pick up trash along beaches and waterways. Collecting the cleanup data was a manual and tedious process. Volunteers wrote it down and event coordinators later entered it in a database. Beaconfire RED streamlined and automated the data collection process by developing a new mobile application called Clean Swell.
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Beaconfire understands the importance of digital tools and strategies in advancing conservation impact. Their deliverables are of the highest quality and they have always built our digital tools with the end-user in mind, thus maximizing the usability and uptake of the final products.
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Protecting the environment for future generations is something we look for in our clients and employees. We've been working with Ocean Conservancy since 2008 streamlining online data entry and reporting. The next great frontier was going mobile. Users can now instantaneously report back the type of trash, quantity and exactly where they found it. App users can also share via social media and save a history of their clean-ups. Available on iOs and Android, the app increases volunteer engagement, streamlines data collection and extends data gathering year-round. We are currently working with Ocean Conservancy to continue evolving the app for even more user engagement.


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Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) was engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas but it has recently diverted its focus by selling its natural gas assets. The company has labeled its natural gas assets as "non-core" and has been following a plan to divest them. Devon has managed to give a return of almost 39%, for the past 52 weeks, with a dividend yield of 1.20%.
Sale of Natural Gas Assets
Devon has been going through a transition phase as it is changing its operations to focus solely on oil production. To achieve this it had to sell its natural gas assets while raising capital in order to improve its financial statements and also acquire oil assets along the way. Moreover, there are speculations that natural gas prices have not been giving good margins to oil and gas producers after the sudden increase in shale production. For this reason many oil and gas producers have moved towards crude oil, which has a price seemingly more regulated than that of natural gas.
Devon has announced the sale of its natural gas properties in Rocky Mountains, Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, Utah, Oklahoma, and Kansas; which combine to make up about 900,000 acres. These assets provided Devon with 275 million cubic feet of gas equivalent per day, around 80% of which was natural gas. Linn Energy has acquired these assets for $2.3 billion as it is focusing on increasing its gas reserves and production. We are expecting a significant improvement in Devon's bottom line at the deal's closure, in the third quarter of this year, because the company plans to use the proceeds to reduce its huge debt load of $4 billion.
A few months ago Devon sold its Canadian assets to Canadian Natural Resources for $2.85 billion. The company plans to use $2.7 billion of this consideration to pay off its long term debt. The said assets produced around 383 million cubic feet of natural gas (per day) along with 10,800 barrels of light crude oil and 12,000 barrels of natural gas liquids (per day). The acquisition of these assets will increase Canadian Natural Resources' production by 1% to around 780,300 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Wells Fargo Securities has commented that Devon has been better off in terms of proceeds from both sales as it expects "proceeds from sale to be stronger than anticipated".
This shows that the company has not been forced to agree to any bad deals in order to follow its transition strategy. We believe that these proceeds will not only generate finances but will also enable the company to acquire new oil assets in order to improve its crude oil production and reserves. More focus on crude oil production will generate good cash flows, through better margins as compared to natural gas, and also spur Devon's growth.
Oil Assets to Drive Growth
Cimarex inked a sale and purchase agreement to acquire oil and gas assets in the Cana-Woodford Shale for $497.4 million in cash payments. At the same time it also entered an agreement with Devon Energy to sell a 50% stake for $248.7 million.
Through this deal Devon will benefit from around 5,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day and increase its proven and probable reserve by approx. 23 million barrels. The agreement will also increase the company's acreage in the Cana-Woodford Shale to 300,000 acres.
Devon Energy has also been developing its Eagle Ford Shale assets, which it acquired in 2013 for $6 billion. The company's recently released performance report for these assets stated that the average daily production has reached 49,000 barrels of oil equivalent for the month of March. This is in line with Devon's aim to ramp up production to around 70,000 to 80,000 barrels of oil per day within the first 10 months of its ownership. The company also stated that it plans to double the average daily production to 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent by 2015.
Devon reported a growth of almost 90% in its revenue on a yearly basis during the first quarter of 2014. This has been due to a 7% increase in production along with the improved average realized prices of oil and natural gas. At the same time the company has also considerably improved its net income to $324 million from a net loss of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2013. These positive results were translated into an improvement in operating cash flows, from $1 billion to $1.4 billion, year over year.
Devon incurred a significant net cash outflow during the first quarter of 2014 due to acquisition payments of $6 billion for the Eagle Ford Assets. Because of this the company's current and quick ratio fell from 1.20x to 0.66x and from 1.14x to 0.61x respectively. Even though such low liquidity ratios are a concern, we believe that Devon will easily improve its liquidity position through the operations of its acquired assets.
Debt to equity ratio increased on a quarterly basis to 0.57 or 57% as the long term debt level increased to $11.7 billion. This will result in considerable interest expense and narrow profit margins. Moreover, if the company tries to get more debt for a project it will have to pay a higher interest rate due to the increased risk of the business as its debt burden keeps piling up. Devon has generated around $5.15 billion in total from the sale of its non-core assets. In my view the company will be using around $5 billion to reduce its long term debt to $5.7 billion. This will improve its debt to equity ratio to 0.28 or 28% and will be achieved when the sale of assets to Linn Energy is closed in the fourth quarter of this year.
Devon's transition has kicked in as it is improving its production from the Eagle Ford Shale and plans to double it by 2015. Furthermore, by shedding off non-core assets the company will be able to reduce its long term debt. This will reduce business risk and increase the profit margins that were once affected by high interest expenses. Even though the company's current financial position is not looking strong, it is spending its cash in the right areas which will not only improve its financial statements but also spur its rate of growth. For these reasons we believe that Devon has a lot more to give in the future continuing the past positive trend in the stock price making it a Buy.
Disclosure: The author has no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. The author wrote this article themselves, and it expresses their own opinions. The author is not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). The author has no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Frenzied speculation over a radical consolidation of the newspaper and television sectors sent media shares soaring yesterday amid growing conviction that United News and Media was set to sell its Express newspaper titles.
Lord Stevens, United's chief executive, issued a terse "no comment" to speculation that he had found a buyer for the Daily Express, the Sunday Express and the Daily Star.
Leading the list of potential bidders was Michael Green's Carlton Communications, which has routinely refused to rule out an investment in the national newspaper industry. Some analysts said last night a bid for the whole of United would make sense, giving Carlton control of the group's regional newspapers, magazines and exhibitions business.
Under proposed ownership rule changes, Carlton would be able to own a national newspaper in addition to its two ITV franchises.
Two other potential bidders for the Express titles are Tony O'Reilly, whose Independent Newspapers owns 43 per cent of the Independent, and Andrew Neil, the former editor of the Sunday Times who last year revealed that he was prepared to spend as much as pounds 300m to buy the two titles.
United's share price climbed 29p to 624p in heavy trading yesterday. "This is more than just buying on fundamentals," said Jonathan Helliwell, analyst at James Capel. "The market clearly thinks there is something going on."
Other analysts played down suggestions that Lord Stevens was prepared to sell. "He has just recruited new people to the titles and promised to spend more money to turn them around. I can't see why he would sell now," one leading analyst said.
Media analysts predict further consolidation of the newspaper industry, following the closure last year of Today. Fewer newspapers, along with moderating newsprint prices, should improve the cost base of the industry, according to Steven Winram, analyst at BZW. "Add to that the fact that consumer spending is likely to pick up and we become quite bullish on the prospects for most newspapers," he said.
Mirror Group, which also holds 43 per cent of the Independent, saw its shares climb to 201p from 194.5p yesterday, but analysts said the share- price move reflected improving earnings prospects for the publisher of the Daily Mirror, the People and the Scottish Daily Record. "The cover price of the Daily Mirror has just gone up on Saturday, and the company could be considering an additional rise in the week," Mr Helliwell said.
Meanwhile, ITV stocks continued their record run, with bid candidates Yorkshire-Tyne Tees, HTV and Border all rising sharply in trading yesterday. YTT, in which Carlton and Granada, the media and leisure company, both have a 15 per cent stake, has seen its shares rise nearly 38 per cent since 15 November, when the Government confirmed its intention to liberalise cross-media ownership rules.
"The big question in the consolidation of the ITV companies is when, by whom and at what price," Mr Helliwell said.
The Broadcasting Bill, which is now being debated, is scheduled to be passed by the summer. Analysts do not rule out a large bid in the media sector before then, provided predators are willing to park their shares until the Bill becomes law. "It is a risk," said one analyst. "But the odds are that the Bill will be passed."
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How the companies stand
Company Nov. 15* Latest % change
Mirror Group 164p 201p 22.6
United News 532p 624p 17.3
Pearson 625p 685p 9.6
Border 220p 282p 28.1
YTT 615p 847p 37.7
HTV 271p 349p 29.8
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