Acknowledgements

Thank you,

First to my wife for her patience, support and the seeds of inspiration for the idea behind our shoebox collections.

And to my parents who have left to me a legacy and foundation upon which to build this endeavor.

And to the backbone of the Tech Valley Center of Gravity: Dan, Elizabeth, Cheryl and her daughter, Emma, who provided a sheltering port in a storm and the resources necessary to succeed.

Thank you to Mike O’Brien, for assistance with adaptability.

And to my friends, new and of many years for who they are and for what they do.

And to everyone who has directly or indirectly added to my knowledge in my many fields of interest and inquiry, enabling me to provide knowledge that is clear, accurate and context so it is of most use.

I have a responsibility to you to always strive to provide the most accurate knowledge available and make it available to everyone. I thank you for this opportunity, I am glad to be of service.

— Ron Glasser