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I sat sipping a glass of wine with my friend who is a retired teacher and now a published poet. Ahhh! Summer. We were excited to catch up and talk about our favorite topic–writing. Kris, I learned during our dinner, schedules her writing time to make sure it happens each day. I described how I loved the Slice of Life challenge in March but how hard it was to write after a day of teaching. I also admitted, it was such a jolt to find how much I enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment when I was done posting. She encouraged me to start writing again this summer and not to wait until I retired to begin, like she did. She also gave me a kick in the pants by telling me I did not want to be one of those writing teachers who don't write. I felt my stomach turn and it wasn't from dinner. I know she was right.
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In the video above, published in March 2014 on You Tube, "Edward Hopper discusses the slow development of his iconic images, [as] part of the exhibition 'Hopper Drawing: A Painter's Process' at the Walker Art Center." Near the end of the video, Hopper is asked about the meaning of his work. It is one of those questions everyone is dying to ask an artist, but rarely does.
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Celebrating the many and varied motivations for collecting Magnificent Obsessions: The Artist as Collector presents the fascinating personal collections of post-war and contemporary artists, including Andy Warhol, Arman, Peter Blake, Edmund de Waal, Damien Hirst,Howard Hodgkin, Sol LeWitt, Martin Parr, Hiroshi Sugimoto and Pae White.
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Sugimoto first met Robert and Lisa Sainsbury when they bought works from Japan from his gallery in New York, works that are currently on show in the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. Sugimoto is now an internationally acclaimed artist working with photography. A career as a dealer of antiquities led to personal acquisitions, and his intriguing collection includes early medial illustrations and glass eyes.
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11.21.19 Latest North Shore Market Report Now Available
The October 2019 Market Report for the North Shore is now available on the NSAR website. Click the link on the right for the report.
10.17.19 Tonight's October Event is On!
Yes! The October Event is a go for tonight at the Cruiseport in Gloucester. Registration opens at 5pm and the meeting starts st 5:30pm. Please note as of 9:45 am we are without power at the NSAR Office. We will update you as the day goes on.
6.24.19 NSAR Boat Cruise Rescheduled for July 2nd
Due to predicted rain at exactly the time of our planned cruise, the NSAR RPAC Thank You Summer Boat Cruise is cancelled for June 25th and rescheduled for Tuesday, July 2nd.
6.17.19 We are Hiring!
The North Shore Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) is seeking a government affairs/professional standards administrator to lead the association to the next level of local advocacy and professional standards program development.
4.17.19 Nominations Open for 2019 NSAR ROTY
NSAR is seeking nominations for the 2019 REALTOR® of the Year.
3.11.19 Hoysradt Newest Member of NAR DC Staff
Congratulations to Kristian Hoysradt who has accepted a position as a Political Representative for the National Association of REALTORS®. Kristian has served as the NSAR Government Affairs & Professional Standards Manager since June. NSAR's local advocacy and Town Monitor program have continued to flourish during his tenure. Kristian will be relocating to Washington DC. Friday, March 22nd will be his final day with NSAR. We look forward to working with Kristian in his new role with the REALTOR® Association and wish him the best
12.14.18 Get Involved with NSAR! Now Accepting 2019 Committee Appointment Applications
NSAR's 2019 Leadership Team is now accepting applications for Committee Appointments for the upcoming year. Serving on a committee or work group is a great opportunity to engage with your peers and play a vital role in strengthening our Association.
11.21.18 Happy Thanksgiving
A special greeting of Thanksgiving time to express to you our sincere appreciation and thanks to all of the amazing members and business partners of NSAR. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day.
6.21.18 NSAR's 2018 REALTOR® of the Year is Amy Wallick
The North Shore Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) recognized Amy Wallick, J. Barrett & Company, Beverly as the 2018 NSAR REALTOR® of the Year at the Association's June Event & Expo at the Danversport before an audience of over 200 REALTORS® and guests.
4.13.18 Coming to NSAR Office? Be Aware of Construction at Exit 18 Ramp
Construction has begun on the intersection of Essex Street and Old Essex Road off of 128.
4.3.18 Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
April is Fair Housing month and this year is the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Celebrate the milestone anniversary with us on April 11th for the Fair Housing (RE19RC01) and Real Estate Advertising Compliance & the Law (RE41R05) continuing education courses.
3.1.18 MassHousing Approved First-Time Homebuyer Course- March 17/18
Looking for a Massachusetts Homebuyer Education Certificate to qualify for a loan program or an affordable housing opportunity? Register now for the March 17/18th First-Time Homebuyer Course.
2.26.18 Call For Presentations- NSAR June Event
The June Event Work Group invites you to share your knowledge, experience and presentation skills by submitting a presentation to be considered for the June Event. This year's event will include 6-7 industry related PechaKucha presentations.
2.6.18 NSAR and HCP to Offer First-Time Homebuyer Courses on the North Shore
An exciting partnership between the North Shore Association of REALTORS® and Harborlight Community Partners of Beverly will open up new avenues to home ownership for MA first-time homebuyers.
1.22.18 NSAR Office closed for Leadership Workshop
The NSAR Office will be closed Tuesday, January 23rd to staff and participate in the 2018 NSAR Workshop.
12.20.17 Jan Pellegrini Installed as North Shore Association of REALTORS® President
Jan Pellegrini, Keller Williams Realty in Beverly, was installed as president of the 1,200-plus-member North Shore Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) for 2018.
11.21.17 Call for Volunteers for 2018 NSAR Committees & Work Groups
Let your voice be heard and be a part of the NSAR members making a difference! Serving on a committee or work group is an opportunity to be involved with your peers and work together to play a vital role in building a strong association.
9.21.17 NSAR Nominees Awarded MAR Housing Grants
Family Promise North Shore Boston and Citizens Inn were announced as MAR Charitable Foundation Fall Housing Grant Recipients. Both local organizations were selected by NSAR's Community Involvement & Investment Work Group for their outstanding service to our communities.
8.28.17 Amy Wallick one of 10 for MAR Leadership Academy
We are happy to share the good news that Amy Wallick, J. Barrett Realty, Beverly Farms has been admitted into the 2017-2018 Massachusetts Leadership Academy.
7.31.17 NAR Placemaking Grant to NSAR Helps Transform Ellis Square, Beverly
Over the past two years, NSAR and other community organizations have supported the Beverly Main Streets project to update Ellis Square and the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Ellis Square is located next to the First Parish Church at the corner of Cabot Street and Church Street in Beverly.
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Factors To Consider When Accepting Credit Cards Online.
When a person has just started a business that requires accepting the credit cards online, there are some things you will need to consider. The basic start is to ensure that you have a bank that will acquire the credit cards with a Visa or a MasterCard especially when you working on a high risk kind of an industry. It will be important to keep in mind a number of these factors when it comes to accepting credit cards online.
It will be very important to understand the kind of a credit card processor that you are operating on. If you will want to have the business in another level, then you should be able to work with the banks that will allow international transactions. The best card processor should be able to offer the services that will accept a number of services from the different fronts. The most ideal type of a card processor should at least be able to read the Visa and the MasterCard which are the most commonly found all over the world.
In order to allow your customers easy shopping deal then there is a need for a shopping cart. There will also be a need for the payment gate away which is basically the way that your customers bank details are sent into the issuing bank once the customer buys the items for approval. There will be a confusion between the two and in many cases there are different purposes which are served by all.
When it comes to the clients' money, you will find that there are several things that will lead to their termination of the issued money transfer. It happens mostly through frequent charge-backs which happens from the banks. In order to avoid this happening you should ensure that once the goods are bought, then they should be shipped immediately to reach the customer in the days that you had said. In order to be on the safe side with the customers then ensure that all the good s are well written as you have seen so that they may reach the customers as it is stipulated in the website. In the case that you know well that you are allowed by the law to have the money paid right to you then you will need to sue them or even take all the transaction papers to the bank to have them repaid.
The best thing you could ever do is to secure the details of the customer's credit card by encrypting your card readers. This will prevent them from hackers accessing their data wrongly which has seen many people being stolen from their credit cards unknowingly. There are many soft wares you have to install which will be best to encrypt the information.


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"About Delhi: India a land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this land of mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but a book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt. Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poors equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' that is for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true color when one goes around the lanes of Delhi. Delhi-- a window to the kaleidoscope that is India. "
Day 1:- Arrive Delhi, meet & assist at the airport & transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi hotel.
Day 2:- After breakfast visit the ancient capital city, with its magnificent Red Fort the pageant of Indian History, from its origin around 1200 BC, through the periods under the Sultans in the 10th century and Mughals from the 14th Century. Then in afternoon visit New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit Qutab Minar, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung Tomb, The President's House, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Lotus Temple & Laxmi Narayan Temple. Overnight in Delhi hotel.
"About Varanasi: Chaotic, Colorful, Charismatic and Claustrophobic- Varanasi's ancient alleyways and the bathing Ghats (river banks) leading to the holy River Ganges are an essential part of India. This is India's Hindu spiritual heartland, a place of pilgrimage, daily devotion and death. Also known s Kashi and Benares, the city of Shiva may be an auspicious place to die, but it is bursting with life."
Day 03:- After breakfast first half of the day free at leisure and then depart for Varanasi by overnight train. Overnight in the train. (You can choose to fly to Varanasi also).
Day 04:- Arrive Varanasi. Pickup from the station and transfer to the reserved accommodation. Evening visit the Ghats of River Ganges for a mesmerizing Aarti (Prayer), where every evening at dusk, thousands of devotees and tourists gather on the steps of Dasaswamedha Ghat (River Bank) for the Ganges Aarti (Fire worship) ceremony. As the darkness descends, it's a highly charged spiritual extravaganza where oil lamps are lit, bells clang, incense burns and bhajans (devotional prayers) are chanted. Many devotees light a small basket of flowers and set it adrift on the Ganges. Overnight in Varanasi hotel.
Day 05:- Dawn boat ride on Ganges – Of all the experiences in Varanasi, there is nothing quite as humbling as an early morning boat ride on the Ganges. Set your alarm for a pre dawn start. The driver takes you to the Dasaswamedha Ghat or Assi Ghat for the ride. Sitting in your rickety wooden rowing boat, there's an eerie sense of peace on the river until the sunrise bathes the river banks in gold and reveals the moving theater of spiritual devotion. All along the river banks, crowds of people are bathing, performing praying ceremony, praying to the Sun god and washing away the sins of Life. During the day city tour like Vishwanath temple, Banaras Hindu University, Archaeological museum etc. & the Sarnath Temple tour which is 10 kms north east and is a thriving center for Buddhists. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 06:- Today you are free after breakfast until you are transferred to the train station for your onward journey by train to Jhansi. Overnight in Train.
About Orcha:- Orcha is a city having its origin during the medieval times of 16th Centaury built by Bundela dynasty rulers and has many old timed palaces and temples reflecting grand old beauty, which existed in those times. The City was built by a Rajput leader Rudra Pratap Singh. He chose Orcha city as the capital, because it was on the Banks of Betwa River. The succeeding Ruler to Rudra Pratap Singh, Raja Bir Singh contributed to the splendor of the city by constructing Jehangir Mahal. The palace is constructed in tiers and at the top there are highly graceful umbrella like structures. From the top of this Palace a view of all the temples having long tapering structures and other landmarks of the city can be viewed with a great mind & soul satisfying scene."
Day 07:- Arrive at Jhansi (Railway station) and Proceed to Orchha (15 kms - 30 minutes). Evening walk in the heritage area of Orchha and visit fort and the temples around and enjoy the riverside peaceful ambience of Orchha. Overnight in Orchha hotel.
About Khajuraho:- Khajuraho is known all over the world for its Kamasutra temples, sex, erotic architecture and sculpture. The construction of these Temples is thousand-year old took a little over two centuries. In terms of architecture of these temples, they form the high peak of the north Indian 'Nagara' style. Of the 85 temples believed to have been built between the 9th and 12th centuries only 20 have survived, many in splendid condition, others having given way to the ravages of time and nature. Close to and around Khajuraho is forest land; a small clearing houses a village populated by no more than 3,000 residents, but visited each year by thousands of tourists from all over the world."
Day 08:- After breakfast leave for Khajuraho (170 kms - 5 hours). Arrive Khajuraho, check in the reserved hotel, freshen up and then in evening visit the mesmerizing light & sound show in the world famous Kamasutra Temples. This show takes you back through the history and culture. Overnight in Khajuraho hotel.
Day 09:- After Breakfast, be ready to witness the world renowned Kamasutra Temples. During the evening you are free at leisure to walk/ explore/ rest etc. Overnight in Khajuraho hotel.
Day 10:- After breakfast you are free to be dropped to train station/ airport for your onward journey……


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A longboard session for me yesterday. Here's a windsurfer sailing at Hookipa with the Kona in the afternoon. The Kona wind is not unusual in April. Four consecutive days of it, are a bit unusual. But, as Pat Caldwell says, nature doesn't like to be put in the cookie cutter.
6am significant buoy readings
South shore
No indication of southerly energy at the buoys, the Surfline forecast calls for nothing. There will be the windswell of the Kona and it's gonna be onshore.
North shore
4.6ft @ 10s from 329° (NW)
3.1ft @ 8s from 84° (E)
For some reason, the Surfline algorithm to separates the energy of the swells hitting a buoy only picked up the E one at Pauwela, but both the Hanalei reading and the below graph show that there should be at least 3f 10s from the NW too. Overall the waves should be pretty similar to yesterday at Hookipa. I might do a beach report from there later in the morning.
North Pacific shows a very elongated fetch made by several weak lows. It should make for small medium period waves starting tomorrow afternoon.
South Pacific shows a very remote SSW fetch.
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One side effect of a NHL record streak: jersey sales. Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews had the best-selling jersey for February at Shop.NHL.com, the league announced this morning. Patrick Kane's was fifth and Marian Hossa's clocked in at 11th. The Hawks also got a nice national boost with their latest win, a dramatic shootout victory over Detroit that aired on NBC, which pulled in a 9.7 local television rating, or about 350,000 Chicago TV households tuning in. The team looks to add to its 22-game streak without a regulation loss tonight at the United Center against the Minnesota Wild.
Toews jersey sales; Levy at OSU; Rush hire fan
Chicago-based Levy Restaurants has landed a seven-year contract with Ohio State University to be the exclusive food and beverage partner of the school's athletic venues. That includes Ohio Stadium, one of the world's largest sports arenas with a capacity of more than 102,000, and the Jerome Schottenstein Center, home of Ohio State's basketball team, among other buildings. The deal includes a $2 million allocation to Schottenstein Center for infrastructure improvement and $6 million for food-service enhancements at Buckeye facilities that will include rebranding, signage, technology and equipment upgrades. The school's current concession agreement with Sodexo Inc., whose contract expires at the end of June, generated $11.4 million in gross sales for the 2012 fiscal year. Levy has a firm grasp on sports concessions in Chicago as the food and beverage partner for the Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs and White Sox, and is in the running for a contract with Soldier Field, which could select a winning bidder for the stadium's concessions in the coming weeks.
The Chicago Bulls will play a preseason game in Rio de Janeiro next season against the Washington Wizards, part of a global NBA initiative that will play eight preseason contests overseas. The Oklahoma City Thunder will play Turkish team Fenerbahce in Istanbul; the Philadelphia 76ers will face Uxue Bilbao in Spain; and the two NBA teams will play each other in Manchester, England, on Oct. 8. The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers will play in October in Beijing and Shanghai, while the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers will play in Manila and again in Taipei, Taiwan. Clearly, watching Derrick Rose match up with Wizards guard John Wall in Rio will trump the fact that the city is hosting the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics in the coming years.
The Chicago Rush have named one of the team's biggest fans its new public address announcer. Longtime supporter Michael Jayko, who won a team-sponsored contest to be the voice of the final game last season, will be the in-house voice of the Rush this year. Mr. Jayko has been a season-ticket holder with the Rush since 2003 and has become "known for his blue mohawk and booming voice" at games. Under new owner David Staral Jr., the arena football team is aiming to drum up renewed interest in the game and the league, which has been marred by weak attendance since emerging from bankruptcy in 2010.


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I've uploaded some shots of 35028 on her farewell tour on 30th June 2015 to YouTube. These shots will be included in new Clan Line programme that I'm currently working on. It is a retrospective of her exploits since 2007. Much of the footage has appeared on Steam Age programmes already, but there are a few new shots, some others have not been available on High Definition Blu-ray before, and it has all been re-edited.
A Farewell To Clan Line
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Eagle Plains CEO Tim Termuende gives an update on Taiga Gold Spin-Out at the IMIC in in Vancouver
The reason for the Taiga Gold Spin-Out was to separate their Saskatchewan gold assets which is easier to identify and value. SSR will be drilling the first 10,000 meters, wrapping up in June. Late August/Early September they will start another 8,000 meter program


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"If you step back this time, you're going to land right on your butt", Dennis Brand yelled at Andy. Some of the players laughed at hearing the word 'butt' while others feared that just hearing such a word would cause them to spend eternity in hell. The rest of the boys just began to worry more about taking their turn at bat.
In all respects, Coach Dennis Brand was hard on his players, even if they were 8 and under. In the last three years of fall ball, travel ball, and the "regular season", Coach Brand's teams had made it to 9 championship games and brought home 8 championship trophies. The only game his team lost followed a late night semifinal game that was called in the fifth inning according to the league's mercy rule. The mercy rule was designed to save teams from utter humiliation by ending any game in the fifth inning in which one team was ahead by ten or more runs. Coach Brand's team was ahead by 12 runs at the end of the fifth inning, but he felt their play was sloppy and sluggish, so after the game he made them run. And run. And run. His team was so tired at the start of the championship game the following morning that they were no match for the other team. Coach Brand's team was declared losers by the mercy rule, less than 12 hours after imposing the rule on another team.
Though several parents disagreed with his methods, few complained of the results.
One of Coach Brand's methods of teaching players to stand firm in the batter's box, instead of stepping out of the batters box out of fear of being struck, was to place bats behind the batter's feet. If the batter tried to dance out of the way, then the young man found himself trying to dance on rolling aluminum bats. Very few players had mastered this skill.
"Hold on!" Coach Brand yelled at Miles Torrance, his assistant coach and operator of the pitching machine. Coach Torrance turned off the machine for a moment.
For those few players that had perfected Coach Brand's aluminum bat two-step, Coach Brand would place bats behind that batter and make him stand in a surplus military duffel bag that served as the team's equipment bag. He saved this for his most extreme cases.
Today, Andy was an extreme case.
Eight-year-old Andy Watts was in his second year of little league baseball. He was an average player, a better fielder than hitter, who worked hard and never missed practice. He was the son of supportive parents who, despite their hectic schedules, rarely missed a practice and never missed a game. Andy had earned a good reputation among coaches in the league. He was not the best athlete on the field, but he worked hard and followed instructions. He was described more than once as "just solid", though he was having trouble today. Andy's practice performance, like that of many little league players in South Fork, Georgia, could be attributed in part to the town's antiquated pitching machine.
While other nearby towns and schools had replaced their pitching machines with the newer two-wheel model, South Fork still used an ancient model designed to replicate the motion of a pitcher's arm.
The machine that South Fork continued to use consisted of a generator fed motor that wound tight a large spring that was attached to a long, metal arm. The machine's arm moved in a circle on the right side of the machine, like a harsh, ugly one-paddle windmill. Balls were fed from the holding basket to the collection area through a hole that was just larger than the baseball.
As the arm passed the collection area, it picked up the ball and carried it in its 'hand' until, near the top of the rotation, the spring would release causing the metal arm to hurl the ball toward home plate. The machine resembled a medieval trebuchet, only twice as noisy and far less accurate.
The batter had to shake off the surprise of the metal robot's quick release, block out the sound of metal clashing against metal, focus on the pitch and start his swing in less than a second.
Andy was determined to stay in the batter's box. If for no other reason than to prove to himself that he could do it. He wasn't concerned about the bag he was standing in, the bats behind his feet, or even making contact with his swing. He just wanted to stand in the box as the ball approached the plate.
When Coach Brand was satisfied with his work on Andy, he nodded toward the pitcher's mound. Coach Torrance turned the machine back on. The generator in the distance growled as the motor began to tighten the spring on the pitching machine.
Andy adjusted his stance as his hands lightly gripped the handle of the bat. Elbow up, he reminded himself as he watched the arm pass the collection spot and pick up the next ball. The arm seemed to move slower than normal as it approached the top. Andy's left foot, acting almost on instinct, tried to move backward. Andy held his foot firm until…WHAM!…the spring released, the arm flew forward, the ball left the metal hand and was hurled toward home plate. Don't move, don't move, stay in the box Andy said to himself while the moment of surprise subsided and the noise echoed. He was able to find the ball halfway between the pitching machine and home plate. Don't move, don't move….
The sound of ball meeting flesh startled Lizzie Franks, a team mother who was working feverishly to fill cups with Kool-aid and arrange Oreos on the tailgate of Coach Brand's truck.
"STOP THE MACHINE, MILES! STOP!!!" Lizzie heard Coach Brand yell. She looked up to see Dennis and Miles running toward homeplate where Andy was on the ground. She saw the blood on Andy's face when Miles rolled the child over.
"CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT! HURRY!!!" Coach Brand screamed to someone, anyone. Lizzie glanced up at him and realized he was yelling to her. Lizzie ran to the home across the street and began knocking on the front door.
Less than one mile from where Andy Watts lay crying at homeplate, his mother Mary Ellen Watts watched as her daughter practiced tumbling at the South Fork Cheernastics Academy with a dozen other local 8-year old girls. Pass after pass, the girls crisscrossed the old foam mat that protected them from the unforgiving concrete floor of the converted five and dime.
Mary Ellen didn't see who the other girl was, it happened too fast. All she saw was the other girl's feet come over and hit her daughter right below her left eye. Kelly Watts instantly fell to the floor. Her cry brought to a halt all other activity in the gym.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Stepping Out
5 comments:
- Karly said...
The part after the the "---" now that makes it a story!
- Katie said...
Poor Andy. I have one question...what is the timeframe for this story? Cheernastics didn't come into existence until the 90'sI think.
- Jammy said...
South Fork is a very progressive city, progressive for a small town in Georgia anyway, except for the old pitching machine.
Or maybe it's one of those stories that puts items from one time period in to a time period that they didn't actually exist.
- klhcain said...
Not fair to Mary Ellen. Both children on the same day.
I say let them all take piano lessons.
- Katie said...
Also, my Mom actually knows someone named Dennis Brand.
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Years ago, I tried to help a loved one through a depression. Instead of getting him out of his, I almost fell into depression myself. That day, I learned a very important lesson: taking care of yourself first is not a luxury, it is a necessity. I had given him all my energy, and then some – too much. By not pulling back and taking care of myself first, I almost got both of us in trouble (he pulled through, by the way).
What is it in us that makes us breach our boundaries like this to care for others? And not just in extreme cases like mine, but most often in small ways, by saying yes when we really want to say no, by keeping in our lives people who drive us crazy because we would feel like the 'bad guy' if we took them out of our lives, by always putting others ahead of us.
We're doing the equivalent of putting the oxygen mask on others before putting it on ourselves, and while the sentence for this is not possible damage from oxygen deprivation or death, breaching our boundaries and giving people more energy than we have is not without consequences. Yet we still do it, because we often don't realize the consequences until late in the game, when they get severe: burn out, depression, illness…
Do you find yourself breaching your boundaries, and giving more energy (mental, physical or emotional) than you really have available?
First, remember that taking care of yourself is a necessity, not a luxury. You can't give what you don't have, or at least not without consequences. Taking care of yourself allows you to replenish your energy so you have more to give to your children, your family, your friends, your work, everyone.
Then, take action to reclaim your boundaries and your energy:
– Identify those people who suck the life force out of you, and put some distance between them and you. If you pay attention to it, you'll find that some people leave you energized, while others leave you drained – I call the latter energy vampires. Eliminate or at least reduce your contact with the time vampires. If you can't stop seeing them altogether, put boundaries. For instance, one such energy vampire was a family member, so I made sure to see him only at family events, rather than one-on-one, since the latter left me completely drained. This allowed me to use my energy for myself and people who genuinely needed it. Simply doing this will give you more energy, and will give you a lot more time too (it seems that the energy vampires take time as well as energy).
– Start setting time for you, and keep this time as sacred, not to be disturbed no matter what. You wouldn't even think of canceling an appointment with a friend to see another one (unless there is an emergency). Why do you do it when the appointment is with yourself? Start treating yourself the way you treat your best friend…


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Retailers worldwide are employing RFID to track individual items, improving inventory accuracy and enabling them to have products on shelves when customers want to buy them. In this workshop, you will hear where the benefits are and how to achieve themplus, youll get an update on the VICS Item-Level RFID Initiative, which is helping to develop standard ways of deploying the technology and best practices.
RFID Journal LIVE! preconference seminars provide in-depth information regarding specific aspects of EPC and RFID technologies. Attendees can choose to participate in one of these sessions prior to the opening of the main conference program. Preconference seminars are available through an All-Access, Conference + Preconference or Preconference + Exhibit-Only Pass.
April 3, 2012
10:30 AM—Preconference
RFID Basics
New to RFID? This optional session for all preconference attendees provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the technology. The differences between the various classes of tags will be explained, including active and passive systems, and the need for additional IT systems to build upon RFID in real-world applications will be highlighted. The session will also include a brief overview of the EPCglobal network, the future of ISO standards, ETSI reader regulations and the latest standardization efforts worldwide. Finally, the relationship between different standards in the area of EPC RFID, including the latest EPC Gen 2 standard, will be presented.
Speaker:Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal
Takeaways:• A general understanding of the various types of RFID systems and their applications
11:30 AM—Preconference
Getting Started: Key Considerations For RFID Pilots and Deployments
Retailers looking to pilot or deploy radio frequency identification should ask many questions, such as: What categories should be considered? How many items should be tagged in order to gain insight into a business case? How many stores must be included in a pilot or early deployment? Who tags items, and when does this take place? And what read points are required? In this session, the answers to these and many other questions pertaining to a successful pilot or early-stage deployment will be explored.
Speaker:Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Dean and Wells Fargo Professor, College of Business, Auburn University
12:00 PM—Preconference
Update on the Item Level RFID Initiative
The Item Level RFID Initiative (ILRI) is an industry effort devoted to developing measurable value propositions for retailers, suppliers and other stakeholders, as well as standards-based guidelines and business practices for each use case to support industry rollout. A group of leading retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations, technology providers and academia will define a strategy for the phased introduction of this technology within the global supply chain. Hear about ILRI's progress to date, as well as planned efforts to enable the use of EPC RFID technologies to enhance efficiencies for all stakeholders.
Speakers:Joseph Andraski, President & CEO, VICS
12:15 PM—Preconference
RFID Solutions for Item-Level Retail Tracking
RFID technology providers have developed solutions designed for suppliers looking to tag individual items. In this session, hear from three companies offering item-level tagging solutions that could reduce the complexity of tagging individual items.
Moderator:Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Dean and Wells Fargo Professor, College of Business, Auburn University
Panelists:Rick Bauer, Director of Product Management, RFID,Retail Information Services Group, Avery Dennison
1:00 PM—Preconference
Working Lunch: The True State of RFID Adoption in Retail
Item-level tracking via RFID has garnered a tremendous amount of attention lately, as a growing number of high-profile retail brands commit to and deploy the technology. Despite the hype and continued deployments, however, it is difficult to determine what is really happening in the market. During this presentation, obtain up-to-date estimates and forecasts from VDC Research Group regarding the RFID item-level tracking market.
Speakers:Michael Liard, VP of Auto-ID and Data Capture, VDC Research
Takeaways:• The key benefits that retailers are achieving via radio frequency identification
1:45 PM—Preconference
Comprehensive Analysis of RFID Performance in Retail Stores: What Can a Retailer Expect?
The University of Arkansas' RFID Research Center has completed detailed analysis of the EPC read environments of multiple different retailers' stores. The study, comprising thousands of hours of exhaustive data capture and analysis of tagged items in actual retail store implementations, contains information regarding data-capture rates and performance of the current generation of RFID technology. Process issues that retailers might address to achieve better EPC performance are quantified, including: supplier source tagging, label attachment, returns, in-store tagging, store environment, tag performance, reader performance, scanning, associating RFID information and more.
Speaker:Justin Patton, RFID Research Center Managing Director, University of Arkansas
2:30 PM—Preconference
How to Tag Items and Manage Tag Serialization
There are many things to consider when it comes to EPC-tagging individual items, including tag selection, location and attachment, as well as the serialization of tag IDs. This session will take attendees through the steps required to successfully tag items, and explain the different options for tagging and the fundamentals of managing serialized product identifiers. What's more, the speakers will cover the correct questions to ask retailer partners and tag providers, to ensure that you tag correctly and cost-effectively in order to get the most out of your EPC-tagging program.
Speakers:David Cromhout, RFID Research Center Research Director, University of Arkansas
3:15 PM—Preconference
3:30 PM—Preconference
Bloomingdale's Case Study
After conducting a major pilot, Bloomingdale's plans to move toward the tagging of apparel items. Hear how the pilot was run, some of the key learnings and how the firm plans to move forward.
Speaker:Roger V. Blazek, VP, Shortage Control, Omni Channel, Bloomingdale's
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The raising of my son is nearly complete. In a few short months he will be leaving my house. It is likely that he will not return to stay. I'm going to encourage him to take internships every summer so I suspect he will only return for the holidays. My family will never be the same.
I'm not afraid of the next phase. It will be a glorious phase of life. And my transition will be slow since my youngest is five years behind him. I certainly have a long time before my house is empty. And I will encourage the children to move back home if they are not married after college, so it is very possible that I'll have my children back at home again one day.
Still, June 2, 2012 marks the end of my oldest's childhood. With his siblings right on his heels, my son will blast-off into adulthood leaving me behind to contemplate the years we've had together. Was I a good enough father? Did I nurture him into a strong enough man? Have I been faithful to God's call on me as a parent? I suppose time will be my best indicator, for in these matters it is not the blast-off that is the true test of construction, but the journey itself that tries the metal of a man.
I am confident for him, but only because I trust a really big God who is faithful. Yes, even while I rejoice for him I will mourn the loss of my son. I don't suppose it will be too terribly long before his children come and I will see exactly how well I've done. God help us all.


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Hey Mavericks! Your pasta is coming home (one box per student – if you love it, let us know and we will send extras home). Also, with the pasta will be a few recipes to help if you don't have your own. There is ALSO a Media Release Form. The media release form allows us to have media at our assembly on May 19th to showcase what we are doing – your child will NOT be named. IF your child will be identified on camera, more specific permission will be requested.
Obesity is a complex problem, but what's really terrifying is that it's a precursor to a whole host of diet-related diseases. Junk food marketing, inadequate food education and unregulated sugar in everyday products that are putting the health of future generations at risk. We can start with simple and healthy changes to our kids lunches.
Pasta Salad Challenge:
Are you thinking: "But pasta salad is incredibly unhealthy!"
It doesn't have to be.
This week, every family is going home with one box of Chickapea pasta, made from lentils and chickpeas. I have provided two recipes below but I want everyone to feel free to come up with their own healthy version of pasta salad and bring it to school for lunch! Chickapea pasta is nut free and gluten free. The only two ingredients are lentils and chickpeas! If you have an allergy to this product, feel free to use pasta of your choice.
To enter the contest:
- Show your teacher your pasta salad
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Unlike the infused water challenge, you may only enter this challenge ONCE.
Prizes will be handed out at the assembly on May 19th.
Tickets are being sold in the office for a raffle basket containing healthy goodies (including more Chickapea pasta)!
Tickets are 1 for $2, 3 for $5.
All proceeds go to German Mills Healthy Snack Initiative.
Tickets will be on sale until May 19th.
Confetti Pasta Salad:
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- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup of sliced mini peppers or diced bell peppers
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- 2 tbsp feta cheese
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Possible Future Petroleum Provinces of North America
Building upon a 1941 symposium and publication titled Possible Future Oil Provinces of the United States and Canada, this volume contains descriptions of nearly twice as many possible provinces, and discusses additional possibilities in some of the provinces considered in the 1941 publication. The inclusion and exclusion of provinces in this publication were done with the purpose of discussing possible, rather than probably or proved, provinces. The provinces of Alaska, western Canada, Pacific Coast states and Nevada, Rocky Mountain Region, Mid-Continent region, west Texas and eastern New Mexico, Fort Worth Basin, south Texas, Mexico, western Gulf Coast, continental shelf of Gulf of Mexico, southeastern United States, northeastern United States, Appalachian region, eastern Canada, and the eastern Interior Basin are presented here.