Monthly Archives: February 2012

To the North Pole with 16,000 pounds of flour

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

When Robert E. Peary prepared for his final attempt to reach the North Pole in 1909, his provisions included an astounding list of supplies: 16,000 pounds of flour, 10,000 pounds of sugar, 10,000 pounds of “biscuit”, 100 cases of condensed … Continue reading →

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Are your decisions tainted by “analysis paralysis”?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Dan Burns is a professional sports photographer. To pay the bills though, he shoots “anything that moves,” from dance rehearsals and polo matches to brown bears and pro football games. Based in Connecticut, Dan is an “in-the-trenches” kind of guy who … Continue reading →

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