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Rothstein Kass
Rothstein Kass Reviews
67% of the CEO
Steven Kass and Howard Altman
"former senior"
Pros – paid overtime, benefits, bright people, good learning
Cons – too much politics, very high-stress/cutthroat environment, unrealistic expectations, no confidentiality, do not give 2 week notice because sometimes HR will let you go immediately and you're out 2 weeks salary
Advice to Senior Management – be more humane, get rid of some policies designed to create a hostile work environment, instead really need to improve HR department and employee evaluation, good/hard-working people get thrown under the bus and lazy people who are friendly with the right partners are left alone
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
"The company LOOKS good when you start off. BUT you learn quickly how much politics is involved."
Pros – The employees are very friendly and the company DOES try to keep employees happy.
Cons – to continue from my "pros" sentence, the company FAILS miserably in TRYING to keep us happy! so much politics. and the seniors and managers are HORRIBLE! they do not explain to you. the training sucks its all on the job training.
Advice to Senior Management – they need to learn to be patient and help the juniors instead of actually yell at them in front of everyone as if they are in some class room. no such thing as corporate environment!
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
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"Retrospective Review of RK"
Pros – compensation is OK, benefits are good, PTO for overtime worked during the busy season, some of the people that work there are nice & helpful, work location is more convenient than if you were to work in new york city, and free parking. Not humanly possible to think of any other positive things to say about RK.
Cons – very toxic work environment & culture where back-stabbing is encouraged & allowed, performance reviews are 2-faced (they tell you you are doing OK, then in secret closed meetings, they rip you apart), tons of hypocrisy from managers and partners, very clickish like a bad version of a high school drama, high ratio of minorities who are fired/laid off every year because they do not fit the classic "good ol' boys" RK culture, promises of promotions that never come to fruition, tons of excessive politics beyond what would be deemed as normal in any other company, senior management (especially in HR) have no ethics or backbone in treating employees & ex-employees, etc., etc., etc.
Advice to Senior Management – hard to give advice to managers who have such disregard for employees working for them, RK management needs to look at other competitors to see why they are not vilified to the extent RK is, good number of the managers and partners there need to go back to school and learn to act like human beings again, employees should also be treated as a resource of the company, not to be thrown out and discarded when their usefulness goes down after the busy tax season, need to practice what they preach regarding their trademarked "BALANCED" philosophy (if they even know what that means), message to prospective employees would be BEWARE.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
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"Backstabing, overworked, inhumane reatment"
Pros – 7 weeks vacation a decent health coverage. You will learn alot in your first few months at the company. The company has a reputation in the finance field so it looks good on your resume when looking for other jobs in hedge funds.
Cons – Too much backstabbing at Rothstein. Alot of the seniors I work with give a ton of work and then go sit back and chat it about the last episode of Lost. Those of us at the low levels are very overworked and the few seniors that take pride in their job and take the time to explain to staff how to do things in an audit are usually the ones fired at end of busy season.
The seniors who lazy it up and stuff their staff with everything they should be doing so they can take probably 2 hours of breaks (excluding lunch) are the ones kept around. They are the ones who usually backstab those under them by blaming others for hours billed to a client when it's they who didn't hard hard for the hours they did. And of course it's these types of seniors and managers that get to head up roundtable meetings cause they are such "real leaders" when it's them who talks behind people's backs but they give a big smile when they see the same person face to face.
The partner level leadership are completely clueless. They tell staff and lower seniors theat they shouldn't complain when it's 10 pm and they are required to email scheduling if there is anymore work that needs to be done. One aprtner even stated that hey if you have to stay until 1 or 2 then that's the nature of the business. But when you walk by the partners offices they are usually done by 5 or 6. They tell us oh how they have to work harder than us during review time for financials which is the time they claim he have reduced schedules and are enjoying the time. That is a lie. We are here just as late and if not later than msot of these aprtners who still go home early.
They tell us how we need to do more to impress the clients and how it is not enough. Last I check it's the few of us that are working hard late trying to get things done while the leadership of the company are talking about how they couldn;t paly as much golf over the weekend cause of the rain. I barely have time for ymself and while they claim how Rothstein Kass is about being balanced most of us know that is just another lie.
Management can keep denying how miserable msot of us employees are and they can keep promoting alot of the backstabbing seniors who head up the roundtables but when most of us decide to leave the company you will be stuck with those seniors who will be partners and you iwll look back and think "huh why did all these people quit?" Just look at who you kept and promoted to hhigh levels for the answer.
Looking at what is psoted and not postd guidelines I have a feeling someone from RK managment will complain because they don't want the truth out there. No problem. Silence people here but people will end up quitting and so the new, unsuspecting people who can't read reviews like this will have to waste an year or two of their lives to get the lesson. If this is about educating people who a company, they should read the good and bad about a company and then use their intuition to decide if a company is good for them or not. This is based on my experiences and they are real. And if I seen a review like this before I came here, then I would never have wasted my time with this company. But I am stuck here until the economy can get better and there are more jobs that are available to be had. Hopefully this review makes it.
Advice to Senior Management – Leadership needs to start treating their employees as human beings and not robots. Cutting employees citing a "down economy" when you are one of the few company who made a huge profit discourages employees. Hire more employees but stop taking on more clients. Otherwise you will keep getting more and more people leaving. They haven't left yet because it is a down economy for loooking for other jobs. So please dot he right thing and treat us s humans. You will burn out the few of us who work hard and actually care about the company. But continually overworknig employees will cause employees to resent the company and want to leave. It does not foster any trust in management. Reviews cannot be only from top down or manger up to partner but seniors need to be reviewed too. Giving power to a handful of seniors can get out of hand since they hold alot of power and can take adntage of it. Please don't have 4 or 5 seniors determining who should stay or who should go and they are the eyes and ears of management. It makes other feel like it's Big Brother environment and you are being watched all the time. Stop that so that working at Rothstein Kass can feel warm and welcoming place to be. Also Rothstein Kass management said they were committed to diversity in management positions. But last year you let go of the majority of nonwhite employees at the senior level. Stacking the staff levls with nonwhites but not allowing the majority to go far in the seniro, maanger and partner levels discrdits your policy to try and diversify Rothstein Kass. The people you let go were not the worst employees so there is no excuses. If management sticks to their word, employees will felt hey can trust management. Management should not be making a big push about how employees need to be wowing clients. They need to start thinking how can Rothstein Kassmanagement start wowing their employees. Wowing your employees will help keep t he good people who work hard and care in the company. That only helps Rohstein grow as a company by having less turnover, improved morale and so better company performance for the company in profits.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
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"Rothstein Kass job review"
Pros – benefits, pay, time-off, location only if you survive the annual layoffs that occur at Rothstein Kass
Cons – no job security, performance appraisals very politicized and whimsical, upper management are very willing to throw people under the bus, no constructive feedback given to employees until it's too late,
Advice to Senior Management – management and the company as whole needs to get some integrity in how to treat employees, way too much back-stabbing & office politics here compared to other audit firms (I also worked at a Big Four firm after RK; Big Four was MUCH better in terms of work environment)
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
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"Do not work here"
Pros – Good pay & Benefits, that's it.
Cons – Lots of office politics. Managers don't appreciate your work. You can get laid off for no reason, (probably because some manager didn't like you). Make sure you do a good amount of research on this firm. I wouldn't even accept it if its the only job offer I had.
Advice to Senior Management – Get a new team of managers/
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
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"Stay away from Rothstein Kass if you can"
Pros – learning about hedge funds & accounting, understanding what it's like to work for a horrible, unfair company so that you can appreciate better jobs later
Cons – partners & senior managers are spineless and love to throw people under the bus the first chance they get, there was a layoff this past Monday 4/27/09
Advice to Senior Management – get some integrity & humanity
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend


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Graveside services for Alfred Thomas Pollard, 84, Pryor, are Friday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m., at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson. James Rice will officiate with services entrusted to Stephens Memorial Chapel.
Pollard was born June 20, 1928, in Peggs to Hugh and Maudie (Littlefield) Pollard. He died Jan. 22 n Muskogee at the age of 84 years.
Pollard lived most of his life in Pryor. He was married to Doris Helen Ward on Feb. 24, 1951 in Van Buren, Ark. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the United States Army. He worked at Pryor Public Schools in the maintenance department. He had served as a volunteer on the Pryor Fire Department for 18 years and two years for the Adair Fire Department. He retired after 20 years of volunteer service. Pollard enjoyed fishing and was active in the CB Radio Club. Family was always very important to him and he spent as much time with them as possible.
Pollard is survived by wife Doris of the home; three grandchildren, Bobbie Kennedy and husband Josh of Owasso, Kellie Stuckey and husband Dennis of Beggs, Raylene Rogers and husband Jimmy of Beggs; six great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; daughter Betty Parramore of Maud; aunt Wilma Cole of Chouteau; sisters-in-law Barbara Pollard of Pryor, Ora Lee Pollard of Tulsa; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters Helen Poole and Tara Gibbs and brothers Carl and Cecil.
In lieu of other remembrances donations can be made to the Pryor Fire Department.

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Kellen Clemens has never allowed himself stop believing he was capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL.
The former Oregon Ducks standout is not delusional. Clemens understands what he is and who he is for the St. Louis Rams – a backup who plays only if something has gone wrong.
But to have any success, he needs to approach every day as if he's the starter.
"You never really stop viewing yourself that way," he said. "You can't."
Clemens said he learned that
from quarterback coach Matt Cavanaugh, himself a longtime backup with four teams from 1979-1991, when they were both with Jets.
"He said: 'Once you start viewing yourself as a backup, you'll never be a starter again,' " Clemens said. "I've really held on to that."
With Sam Bradford lost for the season because of a torn knee ligament, Clemens has been elevated to starter thanks to one fateful quarterback scramble last Sunday.
"I understood that when I came back here that Sam is the franchise guy," he said. "It's not a competition of any sort, but at the same time you have to go into a game, each practice understanding that there is the possibility that you are in the position that we find ourselves in today."
Clemens is prepared for it. He has been in the league since being taken in the second round by the Jets in the 2006 draft. He has appeared in 31 NFL games and started 12, compiling a 4-8 record.
Eight of those starts came in 2007 for the Jets.
"That's an eternity," Clemens said. "I'm definitely different. There's a maturity and the experience of being around this league since then. There have been limited starts since then."
Clemens last started a game on Nov. 25, 2011, for the Rams against the Cardinals after Bradford suffered a knee injury. He started three games that season, going 0-3. But he's capable of handling an NFL game without looking lost.
"He has a real good understanding of what we're doing," Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. "He's been in the system for a long time. He was in the system at New York with Brian Schottenheimer, and he has a real good command of the offense.
"He's been great in the building, on the practice field with the young guys. He expects a lot from the younger players, and he'll get it from them."
As much as you can tell yourself you are the starter, it helps to get starter's repetitions during practice, Clemens said.
"Everything just changes a little bit," he said. "Your responsibility as a backup is to be ready with very few reps and do your thing to help the other guys. Now as a starter, it's nice because I get more reps so I'm going to be more prepared."
The Rams appear to be in a difficult position. They haven't played particularly well, going 3-4 with no signs of consistency. With a cadre of unproven skill players, Bradford was the team's best playmaker. His absence for the rest of the season severely hampers the Rams' ability to succeed.
But Clemens said players have tried to remain upbeat.
"Everybody has been great," Clemens said. "Everybody knows they are going to have to up their game just a little bit because I can't fill those shoes completely. At the same time, everyone has been supportive of me."
He will need their support. His first start this season comes against a vicious Seahawks defense featuring a ball-hawking, turnover-forcing secondary.
"Richard Sherman has said multiple times about how talented they are, and he's absolutely right," Clemens said. "Earl Thomas plays everywhere: He plays deep, he plays shallow. Sometimes he'll start deep and then steal something shallow.
"Kam Chancellor, have mercy, do not be standing on the tracks when that freight train is coming down the tunnel. He's put some plays on tape that have been really special. Sherman and Brandon Browner are probably one of the best cornerback combos in the NFL."
Fisher knows it's something that Clemens is going to have to deal with.
"A few weeks ago we played Houston and they were the No. 1-rated defense, last week we played the No. 3-ranked defense, and now we're playing the No. 2-ranked defense," Fisher said. "So we have another challenge on our hands."
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Canyon County Prosecutor Bryan Taylor said Monday that a 34-year-old Nampa man has been sentenced to a minimum of five years in prison for the felony crime of lewd conduct with a minor under 16.
Joseph Howard Brown would serve a maximum of 25 years under the sentence. The state had sought 10 years, up to life.
Brown was arrested this past March after Nampa police investigators determined that he was having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old-girl. Police said Brown a business associate of the victims stepfather as well as a close friend used his relationship with the girl's parents to groom her for more than a year.
Brown bought the girl expensive gifts, police said, including an engagement ring. Brown told detectives he intended to marry the girl when she turned 18.
Brown admitted to having sex with the girl on numerous occasions at hotels in the Treasure Valley, and he videotaped their sexual acts.
Brown was also ordered to register as a sex offender, pay the victim a $5,000 civil penalty and have no contact with the victim or the victims family for a period of 25 years.
This is a classic example of the grooming tendencies you see in these types of cases involving an underage victim, Taylor said. Mr. Brown knew his actions were wrong, yet he continued them for close to a year. He deserves to be behind bars for a long time.


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Free to roam
15 February 2005
Although some people think I don't do any work at all, last friday was my last time at a full time job, at least for a little while.
The countless hours spent working well into the night for on-the-side clients or coding up experiments like widgEditor, then dragging myself off to inner-city offices with a severe lack of sleep made me realise that I found more joy in working for myself than for anyone else.
The constant pull between freelance and in-house work also began to have a detrimental effect upon the quality of my work and the quality of my life. You can't work all day, come home to more work and expect to maintain the enthusiasm which lead you to this career; let alone maintain high standards of quality. The choice, then, is to live a life of servitude or build something for yourself. So with all the courage I can muster I've decided to go it alone and concentrate on developing my own design business.
Most articles I've read say that you shouldn't start a business and expect to have more freedom, but I suppose it depends on how you look at it. You might spend more time working, but that work goes into something that you have a personal interest in. It's a freedom to create what you truly want.
Anyway, it won't affect my (infrequent) posting here, so what are you worried about? :o]
... and if you happen to have any work lying around, feel free to drop me a line.
Adam commented on 15 February 2005 @ 18:55
Good for you!
I tried that once, but thanks to my wife I am back at a design firm.
Don't ask.
Best of luck to you!
Matt Wilcox commented on 15 February 2005 @ 19:11
Congratulations on making such a decision, I'm sure you'll find a lot of benefits coming your way. Good luck!
Michael Ward commented on 15 February 2005 @ 21:33
I can only wish you the very best of luck with your brave decision.
And ir probably is the correct one...
Unearthed Ruminator commented on 15 February 2005 @ 22:39
I wish I had the heart to go out on my own, but the steady paycheck keeps me where I'm at.
Dan commented on 16 February 2005 @ 07:03
this guy commented on 16 February 2005 @ 07:18
Congratulations, specially for having the nerve to do so. I for one wish I could be brave enough to do it but money issues keep chickening me out (Note to self: beef up those savings)
Andrew K. commented on 16 February 2005 @ 08:41
I've just gone the other way -- closed up my freelance business in exchange for for a senior position at a University. While the outcome is very different, my reasons were much the same as yours; you can't work all day and all night 7 days a week and still expect to keep the quality up... it just doesn't happen :(
So what's your company called?
Ottawa commented on 17 February 2005 @ 07:42
Well, all I say is congratulations! Working for myself has been the best move ever.
The Man in Blue commented on 17 February 2005 @ 17:21
Andrew: All shall be revealed in good time :o]
Andy Budd commented on 18 February 2005 @ 01:26
Good luck mate.
In the olden days people used to resign from work to spend more time with their families. Theses days people leave work to spend more time with their blogs. I expect to see a lot more of this happening in the near future.
Nick commented on 18 February 2005 @ 06:50
Hahar, excellent and most heartening news Mr.Adams! I have a feeling in my spleen that you're going to kick ass, with which my ass agrees!
Jon commented on 18 February 2005 @ 09:13
I've just resigned from my full time job yesterday to pursue freelance opportunities and I'm very excited! Good luck to you.
Keith Burgin commented on 19 February 2005 @ 03:03
Good luck to you! I went freelance 2 years ago, and it is the best decision I ever made. It was rough at first, and the wife was nervious, but now that things are turning around, I wouldn't change it for the world.
Rabbit commented on 21 February 2005 @ 20:01
"You might spend more time working, but that work goes into something that you have a personal interest in. It's a freedom to create what you truly want."
You are 100% correct. I recently started performing freelance, and working on a major project I've been interested for over a year.
As it stands I work twice as much than I did at my day job, but I'm doing it because I want to, not because someone else wants me to.
So keep your head up and you'll go far. I promise. :)
- Rabbit
PS: Spiffy job you did integrating widgEditor into your comments.
Roberto Gorjão commented on 22 February 2005 @ 17:23
Best of luck to you!
Next August I will be doing the same, for the second time now... and I will keep trying as long as it takes.
Hope to hear how things are going with you! I'm sure it will be inspiring.
From Portugal,
Jarrod commented on 25 February 2005 @ 22:36
A life of servitude? I wasn't that nasty was I?
[Yes, the Man in Blue has now reached Ghana :) ]
Daniel commented on 26 February 2005 @ 07:26
Do be sure to note road bumps and speed traps along the way, for those of us toying with the idea of doing just this (someday, when skillz are present and there are potential clients available).
Aaron Bailey commented on 28 February 2005 @ 05:00
Congrats. I just started out on my own two weeks ago (a photography business with design work for the real estate industry). It's a big step, but I feel it is in the right direction - I hate to use the old cliche but you don't know until you try - is true. Best of luck to us both!
Ryan Nichols commented on 28 February 2005 @ 05:51
Hey what a coincidence, I just left my job for the same reasons on Friday the 18th.
The freedom is great and I'm loving it so far. Being able to do the best work of your life is highly rewarding.
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Why don' t you just come out and say it... no job = more soccer.
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Bhatnagar provides the foilowlng quote from the Ramayana: âRama was born on the Navami tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra masa (9th day of the increasing phase of the moon in the lunar month of Chaitra). At that time, the nakshatra was Punarvasu, and Sun, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Venus were in Aries, Capricorn, Libra, Cancer and Pisces respectively. Lagna was Cancer and Jupiter & Moon were shining together. â Ramayana 1.18.8,9The conditions can be summarized as follows, according to Bhatnagar:1. Sun in Aries2. Saturn in Libra3. Jupiter in Cancer4. Venus in Pisces5. Mars in Capricorn6. Lunar month of Chaitra7. 9th day after New Moon (Navami Tithi, Shukla Paksh)8. Moon near Punarvasu Nakshatra (Pollux star in Gemini constellation)9. Cancer as Lagna (Cancer constellation rising in the east)10. Jupiter above the horizonAccording to the Planetarium software, it provides the foilowlng date: Sri Rama Navami 10th January 5114 BCE Birth Day of Rama, Observation at 12.30 p.m.Bhatnagar continues: âBy using a powerful planetarium software, I found that the planetary positions mentioned in Ramayana for the date of birth of Lord Ram had occurred in the sky at around 12.30 p.m. of 10th January 5114 BC. It was the ninth day of the Shukla Paksh of Chaitra month too. Moving forward, after 25 years of the birth of Lord Ram, the position of planets in the sky tallies with their description in Ramayana. Again, on the amavasya (new moon) of the 10th month of the 13th year of exile the solar eclipse had indeed occurred and the particular arrangement of planets in the sky was visible. ( Date comes to 7th October, 5077 BC). Even the occurrence of subsequent two eclipses also tally with the respective description in Valmiki Ramayana. (Date of Hanumanâs meeting Sita at Lanka was 12th September, 5076 BC). In this manner the entire sequence of the planetary positions gets verified and all the dates can be precisely determined.â
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Nearly 300 people who were awarded more than $450,000 in a class action lawsuit over jailhouse strip searches handed the money back to the state to pay child support and related debts.
Former prisoners who believed they were illegally strip searched between 1996 and 2004 at the York County Jail were awarded $3.3 million in the 1,350-member, class-action settlement.
State officials discovered that 284 plaintiffs owed child support, and working with the state attorney general's office and U.S. District Court, recovered $463,000.
Of the total, $240,000 went to the children's families, and the rest went to state and federal governments to help repay the cost of public assistance during the time that support payments were not available, state officials said.
In the York County strip-search case, plaintiffs objected to a policy of making all prisoners, even those facing misdemeanor charges, disrobe. Jail officials said the searches were to uncover hidden weapons or other contraband.
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Windells Summer Camp is now a better price and a better value!
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Summer at Mt. Hood has officially kicked off!
Summer skiing is back with Windells Camp!
Windells indoor facility BOB is being rebuilt and will be fresh for summer 2013
It seems like only yesterday that Shannon was buying Gatorade and mini pizzas for herself, but this year she's on the other side of the counter running the show in SAIGL (otherwise known as the Super Awesome Information Game Lounge). A former camper of 5 years turned lady in charge, Shannon knows the ins and [...]The post Checking in with Shannon Barrett appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/51/99/79/519979.jpeg[/IMG]
Adult campers have a pretty good deal going: snowboard and ski during the day, chill out or skateboard in the afternoon, and do awesome nighttime activities after that. During Session 5, the group headed into Portland for a night out and went to get sushi at Shigezo! Shigezo is a traditional Japanese restaurant in Southwest [...]The post Adult sushi night with Cam Pierce, Niko Cioffi, Austen Sweetin, and Stevie Bell appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/51/97/68/519768.jpeg[/IMG]
The Olympics may be two years away but the US Freeski Team is in full-blown training mode and has chosen to spend the summer skiing and perfecting tricks Windells. Multiple sessions went down on rails, in the pipe and on the 100- and 70-foot jumps. On the men's side, we've seen Tom Wallisch, Bobby [...]The post US Freeskiing Team at Windells! appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/51/95/13/519513.jpeg[/IMG]
Session 4 was sunny, awesome, and jam packed with pros and visiting riders! Check out new skate footage from Sessions 1, 2 and 3, and snowboard, ski and crash edits from last session right here. Enjoy!The post Session 4 edits appeared first on Windells.
Session 5 has started! Yesterday was another whirlwind Arrival Day; campers made their way to Windells from around the world, made new friends and got situated for their session at the "funnest" place on earth! Snowboard and ski campers are joined by Level 1 and The Gremlinz; they'll be leading awesome activities on hill and [...]The post Arrival Day Session 5! appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/75/49/497549.jpeg[/IMG]
Funnest place on earth #windells #Oregon#skate #ski #summer p: @connordodge It's Wednesday again! That means another gallery of some of our favorite instagrams from the past week. Session 4 and 5 are highlighted in this edition of #Windells Wednesdays. Lots of photos from campers, visiting pros, and staff of the two sessions and the in-between. Check the bottom for this [...]The post #Windells – July 18, 2012 appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/73/66/497366.jpeg[/IMG]
The biggest knockout game of the summer went down to camp during Session 4. Stevie Bell Bump returned for the second year to the courts of Windells (courts being a loose term for the awesome hoop outside the dining hall). Stevie brought lots of Forum prizes for winners, but he also brought the best bball [...]The post Stevie Bell bump returns to Windells appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/63/96/496396.jpeg[/IMG]
Matt Walker, aka Dubs, aka Shane White, is no stranger to Mt. Hood and Windells in the summertime and fortunately for us, he just arrived at camp last week to begin his summer of coaching. Mr. Walker was nice enough to take time out of his already packed schedule to answer a few questions. [...]The post New Arrivals: Matt Walker appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/58/40/495840.jpeg[/IMG]
Everest Arnold definitely has what it takes to back up his name. This strong and mighty Utah native is the Assistant Head Digger here at Windells, working to bring you guys the best park around. In the winter, Everest heads back to Salt Lake to man the dig crew at Brighton Resort. So basically, Everest [...]The post Checking in with Everest Arnold appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/57/03/495703.jpeg[/IMG]
Are you dying to come to Windells Camp? Parents, have your children expressed a life or death, I'll-wash-the-dishes-until-I-leave-for-college burning desire to catch one of the last sessions of Windells Summer 2012? Good news! Register now for Sessions 5, 6, 7, or 8 and save $100 to $300 on your total registration cost! It's pretty easy; [...]The post Drop in for big savings! appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/54/76/495476.jpeg[/IMG]
We've reached the halfway point, ladies and gents! Session 4 was packed to the brim with sun and fun. This session, we've voted unanimously to highlight a rad snowboard chick that's been here since Session 2. It only seems appropriate that we wish her farewell (until next year) by deeming her this Session's "Camper of [...]The post Camper of the day Session 4 appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/54/29/495429.jpeg[/IMG]
What do you get when you get about 60 doughnuts, chocolate syrup, diced onions, ketchup and mustard? The Doughnut Challenge! This session, The Reunion Team Takeover crew of Stevie Bell, Curtis Woodman, Jason Robinson, and Nick Visconti were judges as to who made the most "delicious" looking doughnut (no taste-testing required). After using the sweet [...]The post Session 4 doughnut challenge appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/53/02/495302.jpeg[/IMG]
Session 4 has been sunny, sick, and full of fun! Nick Visconti, Stevie Bell, Jason Robinson, Curtis Woodman, and Brent Oftedal have been ripping it up on hill and and on campus from sunrise to sunset each day and making sure that campers have the best session ever. Nick just sent over some photos and [...]The post Nick Visconti checks in from Session 4 with a slip 'n slide event appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/52/30/495230.jpeg[/IMG]
The Summer Olympics are beginning in London, but here on Mt Hood, our minds are stuck on winter sports. We are incredibly stoked to have 2014 Winter Olympic contenders skiing and snowboarding in our park, training, and having fun. A handful of US Snowboard Slopestyle Team riders are training in our lane this week and [...]The post US Snowboard and Freeski Teams at Windells appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/50/40/495040.jpeg[/IMG]
The Summer Olympics are beginning in London, but here on Mt Hood, our minds are stuck on winter sports. We are incredibly stoked to have 2014 Winter Olympic contenders skiing and snowboarding in our park, training, and having fun. A handful of US Snowboard Slopestyle Team riders are training in our lane this week and [...]The post US Snowboard and Freeski Teams at Windells appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/50/39/495039.jpeg[/IMG]
Session 4 has commenced and the boys from Surface Skis have taken over. The Takeover crew at Windells is the biggest group of skiers so far with the likes Banks Gilberti, Khai Krepela, Ian Wade, Jason Arens, Jeff Kiesel, Scott Damon, Chase Morhman, Dane Ulsifer, Hayden Price, Brody Leven, Eliel Hindert and Landis Tanaka absolutely [...]The post Surface Skis Takeover Session: Tie-dye and Trickathons appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/46/10/494610.jpeg[/IMG]
surface skis #tiedye #windells2012 p: @ihopboarders We're halfway through Session 4 and it's already been a great week. Surface Skis and The Reunion riders are here taking over the session for skiing and snowboarding and there have been all sorts of awesome activities already. Surface has tie-dyed tshirts, made posters, and held one of the most [...]The post #Windells – July 11, 2012 appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/45/13/494513.jpeg[/IMG]
Windells Session 4 kicked off on Saturday and so far campers and coaches have had nothing but fun in the sun. Seriously. I only saw 2 clouds the whole time. Sunshine and summer skiing! Surface Skis has taken over Windells this session with the likes of Banks Gilberti, Jeff Kiesel, Khai Krepela, Ian Wade, [...]The post Session 4: Sun, Surface Skis and Slushy Snow! appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/42/03/494203.jpeg[/IMG]
Session 3 was here one minute and gone the next. Ski, snowboard and skateboard campers had a blast! Visiting pros and our Team Takeover athletes from Rome SDS and Line Traveling Circus left with only great things to say about our facilities this summer. See for yourself in this batch of Windells Camp edits! Like [...]The post The whole stack of Session 3 edits! appeared first on Windells.
The Reunion is on at Windells! Curtis Woodman, Nick Visconti, Jason Robinson, and Stevie Bell have returned for an energy-filled session at camp, and this year they have added another awesome person to their crew, Brent Oftedal. The boys hit the mountain for the first time yesterday and got their snow legs back. How was [...]The post Session 4 is on with The Reunion! appeared first on Windells.[IMG][/IMG]
The sun is setting behind the trees and Session 4 is officially underway. A fantastic park awaits eager campers and pros; 30% bigger and better than ever. It's Surface week for ski campers, and snowboard campers get to pal around with our favorite pro snowboard chums Nick Visconti, Stevie Bell, Curtis Woodman, and J Rob. [...]The post Session 4 Arrival Day appeared first on Windells.[IMG]http://media.newschoolers.com/uploads/images/17/00/49/33/17/493317.jpeg[/IMG]


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By CHRIS AGEE
A number of local organizations and businesses have invested resources into renovating and beautifying Mineral Wells in recent months and the trend continues with a project planned for Holiday Hills County Club.
General Manager Earon Gatlin told the Index about the plan, which is set to correspond with Arbor Day later this month. The public is encouraged to assist, he said, and can do so by enjoying a round of golf.
"We've been wanting to do a beautification project at the country club," he said, explaining he wants to "plant trees and try to beautify the facility now that we're open to the public on Sundays and to book events. We want to be more involved in the community and we think this will help us."
For a donation going directly toward the purchase and planting of a tree on the property during Arbor Day weekend, Holiday Hills will waive its customary greens fees.
"Come out and pick a tree and have a map of the location where the trees will go," he said.
The incentive will take place April 26-28, he explained, and the selection of trees available for the project range from about $15 to $50.
The club will be open to the public the entire weekend in an effort to raise the $5,000 needed to complete the extensive addition of trees, including red oak, cedar, and crape myrtles.
"If you're not a golfer you can still pick a tree and donate," Gatlin said, explaining a plaque displayed in front of the trees will be left to recognize the donor or honor another individual.
Local nursery owner Denny Hall is providing the trees "at an amazing price," Gatlin said, explaining the project calls for "crape myrtles up the driveway about every 15 feet" in addition to planting trees elsewhere on club property.
For more information on the project or donating toward the cost of a tree, call Earon Gatlin at (940) 325-9442 or 325-8403.


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HOUSTON—Investigators were waiting at the airport Saturday for the arrival of a Woodlands man they arrested on charges of child pornography possession.
Andrew Lyon Robinson, a flight engineer for Saudi Aramco, is charged with three counts of possession of child pornography.
Robinson arrived at Bush Intercontinental Airport from Saudi Arabia and was taken into custody by Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constables.
Authorities executed a search warrant on Robinson's home on Speckled Egg Drive on October 5 and allegedly uncovered numerous videos of children engaged in sex acts.
"This is just the beginning of targeting these types of criminals in the Montgomery County Precinct 3 area," said Constable Ryan Gable in a prepared statement.


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Beverly, Mass. - March 23, 2013 - The Springfield College men's lacrosse team was defeated by host Endicott College, 11-6, on Saturday afternoon in non-conference play.
After winning their season opener, the Pride have now lost its last five to fall to 1-5. Endicott improves to 5-3 on the year with the victory.
Two goals and one assist by Nick Pinciaro in the first quarter alone helped Endicott storm out to a 5-1 advantage, and while the Pride battled back to pull within one at 6-5 early in the second half, the Gulls were able to regain momentum and outscore Springfield 4-1 over the final 15 minutes of the game.
Freshman goalie Cameron Bell made nine saves in goal for Endicott en route to winning his fifth game of the season. His counterpart, junior Robert Maher settled down after the first quarter to make 12 saves and help his squad get back in the game.
Pinciaro totaled three goals and three assists in the win, and senior attack Connor McCormack and sophomore midfielder Harrison Cotter both scored two goals in the game including one apiece in the first quarter.
Trailing 5-1 at the start of the second quarter, Springfield quickly shifted momentum with back-to-back goals at 14:20 and another just eight seconds later. Pride junior midfielder Kevin Freeman took a feed from Kevin Sainte to beat the goalie, followed by junior attacker Ryan Murphy's tally from Ryon Lynch, just moments later. McCormack's second goal of the game put Endicott up 6-3 but an unassisted score by Springfield's sophomore midfielder Bryce Cerriello made it 6-4 heading into halftime.
Another quick goal at the start of the second half by Freeman brought the Pride to within one at 6-5 and Endicott's Kyle Weber goal at the 4:24 mark of the third quarter made it a two goal advantage in favor of the Blue and Green.
Endicott outscored Springfield 4-1 in the fourth quarter behind goals by Cotter and Pinciaro as well as sophomore Jonathan Morgan and freshman midfielder Mitchell Tapley. Both Morgan and Tapley's goals were unassisted with Tapley's coming on a man-up opportunity. Endicott finished the game 2-for-2 on the extra-man advantage while Springfield was 0-3.
Sam Ozycz won 13-of-21 face-off attempts with a game-high 11 ground balls. Burke, Martignetti, Merritt, and junior defenseman Lucas Paratore also contributed with four groundballs each.
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By BRIAN WOODSON
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For the third straight season, the Richlands girls basketball team is playing in the state quarterfinals.
They're 1-1 in those meetings, losing to Robert E. Lee in 2011, and beating Rustburg to advance to Richmond and the Group AA Division 3 state semifinals last March. Their season ended there with a loss to Liberty-Bealeton.
The Region IV champion Lady Blues (21-4) hope to go 2-1 in those meetings today, when they travel to the University of Virginia College at Wise to face Region III runner-up Brookville (18-6).
Tip-off will be at 11 a.m. for the first of six state quarterfinal games slated to be played today at the spacious Prior Convocation Center.
Richlands head coach Dennis Palmer isn't worried about having a sleepy group of Lady Blues prior to the game.
"We played at 11 in the state semifinals last year, we played at Carroll County at 12:30 and we play a lot of AAU ball sometimes at 9 in the morning, 9 at night or in the afternoon," Palmer said. "We have played all kinds of different times, but I don't think that will affect us at all."
Palmer, whose Lady Blues won the Southwest District regular season title and won the Region IV crown for a third straight season, is more concerned about the Bees, who finished second in the Seminole District, but have lost two in a row, including a 60-41 setback in the Region III finals to Spotswood.
"We got some film on them and they are athletic and they are good in transition, they get a lot of points off transition," Palmer said. "They penetrate well too so we have to get back on defense and keep them from getting easy baskets in transition and keep them out of the paint and not let them penetrate."
Richlands, which has lost just four games all season, fell to Carroll County in the SWD tournament finals, forcing the Blues — after beating Tazewell — to win at Patrick County in the Region IV finals, and they did just that.
Brittany Allen led the Lady Blues with 30 points, while Rachel Alley did everything else, providing 13 rebounds and nine blocked shots.
"That is a tough environment at Patrick County, but I thought our girls really stepped up and played well, especially on the road and they had a big crowd," Palmer said. "Our girls stepped up and played well."
Cassidy Richardson leads the offense at point guard, while MaKenley Davis is a threat from 3-point range. Sarah Compton was able to play big inside last year in the quarterfinals against Rustburg when Alley got in early foul trouble, and they have combined efforts at times this season.
"We have been playing them together quite a big this year," Palmer said. "We've got two posts we play sometimes and sometimes we go with four guards, it depends on how we want to play."
Just don't expect the Lady Blues to change what has been successful.
"We play a certain style and we are not going to change our style if a team is real athletic," Palmer said. "We are going to get in transition and we look to shoot the 3 and we will still do that, or we can slow it down a little, but we will still do what we do."
Anitra Thomas led the Bees in their last win over Northside, scoring 27 points to help Brookville reached the regional finals. Other key cogs for the Bees are Briana Barksdale, Taneisha Graves and Letti Jeffries.
"Brookville is good and athletic and good in transition, but we are athletic too and good in transition too," Palmer said. "We can get out and run and get in transition a little bit too."
Richlands lost in its first opportunity at this level in 2011, falling to Robert E. Lee, a team that also played pressure defense and ran the floor from start to finish. Yet, Palmer doesn't see muchresemblance between the Lee Ladies and the Bees.
"They have got four pretty athletic girls and they play pretty good defense and get up and down the floor, but I don't know who to compare them to that we have played," said Palmer, whose Lady Blues are led in scoring by Allen, who is contributing about 20 points a game. "Rustburg had two great players, and the team that first year, I am not sure Brookville is like them.
"They are a little different from what we have played, but we are pretty athletic too. I think we match up with them pretty well, but we have got to rebound the ball and play good defense."
Richlands prepared for its game at the spacious arena at UVa-Wise by traveling to Bristol on Thursday to practice at the Bearcat Den, which is where the Lady Blues beat Rustburg last season in the state quarterfinals.
Ironically, the Blues went to UVa-Wise last year to prepare for Bristol.
"It helps with the depth perception of the goal since there is not a wall behind the goal," Palmer said. "You have to make a little adjustment with your shot as far as perception goes."
Palmer is confident the experience of being at this point for a third straight season will only help the Lady Blues, a program that has followed up an 0-23 mark in 2009 with seasons of 14, 14, 17 and now 21 (and counting) wins.
"They have experienced a lot and they know what it takes, how to prepare and how the game is going to be played and the environment of it all," Palmer said. "I don't think it will affect us at all.
"Every year is a different year, but having been there and being prepared for it is big for us."
If Richlands wins, the Lady Blues would qualify for a return trip to the Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond next Tuesday for the Division 3 state semifinals against either Brunswick or Western Albemarle.
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Jeremy Carden is serving as a summer intern at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center.
Carden, a native of Halifax County, lives in the Clover community and is a May 2012 graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg. He attained a Bachelor of Science degree in communications with a concentration in marketing and public relations, an Associate of Arts degree in religion and minored in Biblical studies.
Carden joined the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center team on May 29 as a communications and workforce services assistant.
"I like to think creatively to figure out solutions to problems," Carden said.
He plans to return to Liberty University in the fall to take a few more courses in business and religion. His long-term goal is to develop a career as a professional writer.
Carden reports to the Director of Workforce Services@SVHEC Nettie Simon-Owens.
"We are happy to have Jeremy as an intern," said Simon-Owens. "In the short time that he has been with us, he has demonstrated a lot of professional potential, learns quickly, and readily assists others upon request. He gets things done quickly and well. It is rewarding having Jeremy as part of our organization and for him to be able to have a local work experience that is directly related to his degree."


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YOUTUBE – A fourth-story kitchen window was of no concern to a squirrel looking for an escape.
A YouTube user's video shows the (apparently) terrified little guy running along the walls of an apartment kitchen before leaping out a nearby window.
The only problem is the apartment is about four stories off the ground.
Toward the end of the video you can see the squirrel scurrying off to the left, so it looks like he made the jump without any problems.
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Six years ago, Alec Milius got out of the spy game after unbearably great personal cost and being drummed out by MI5. Now living in exile in Madrid, quietly and as far under the radar as possible, Milius keeps a constant eye out for the enemies he made, hoping to avoid any future involvement. Yet when a prominent politician goes missing, the urge that drove Milius to originally enter the spy game comes roaring back, and soon Alec finds himself in the midst of another international conspiracy in which he finds himself in the middle of a brutal power struggle. A compelling, modern espionage novel from a writer who, from his debut novel on, has been widely acclaimed as a modern master of the for
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The door leading into the hotel is already open and I walk through it
into a low, wide lobby. Two South American teenagers are playing
Gameboys on a sofa near reception, kicking back in hundred-dollar
trainers while Daddy picks up the bill. The older of them swears
loudly in Spanish and then catches his brother square on the knot of
his shoulder with a dead arm that makes him wince in pain. A passing
waiter looks down, shrugs, and empties an ashtray at their table.
Theres a general atmosphere of listless indifference, of time passing
by to no end, the prerush lull of late afternoons.
"Buenas tardes, señor."
The receptionist is wide shouldered and artificially blond and I play the part of a tourist, making no effort to speak to her in Spanish.
"Good afternoon. I have a reservation here today."
"The name, sir?"
"Alec Milius."
"Yes, sir."
She ducks down and taps something into a computer. Then theres a smile, a little nod of recognition, and...
The Spanish Game does have idiosyncrasies that may lessen its appeal for some readers. Cumming's attention to the set-up in the first half may frustrate readers looking for an action-adventure novel ... In addition, the history of the Basque separatists is complex, and at times the way Cumming chooses to relate it comes off as clumsy -- too forced and too much like an encyclopedia entry ... Nevertheless, this is an exceptionally well-written addition to the genre. Readers who appreciate high-quality spy fiction will want to put this one high on their list.
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SIS: "Secret Intelligence Service" (sometimes incorrectly known as MI6). Formed in 1909 as the Secret Service Bureau, the SIS is the UK's external intelligence-gathering agency (approximately equivalent to the CIA). ...
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Since you two seem to have the knack for building a monster back, especially your lats, I was wondering if you could give me an idea of what you do for your lats, my current routine consists, of t-bar rows, pull-ups, wide-grip pull-downs, seated cable rows, and one-arm d-bell rows, any input would be appreciated.
May you be in heaven an hour before the devil knows you're dead.
Why do all that?
Doing a vertical row and horizontal row would suffice.
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pull ups, barbell rows and heavy shrugs.
without gear and great genetics you will never be able to get near them.
I've seen so much improvement on a "3-course meal" type of back plan. Basically what chicken daddy said.
1 horizontal movement
1 vertical movement
+ once you put it all together, tear it all apart with deadlifts.
You can still be natural and have a great back!Originally posted by gary
without gear and great genetics you will never be able to get near them.
Go to the anabolics forum and check out Sineps rear lat spread and also Franksters.. They are both great and they are very young and surely are gonna be bigger
Anyway back on to the q my back is improving at the moment so I'll throw in my routine..
Weight assisted chins : 3 x 6-8
Deadlifts : 3 x 6-8
T Bar Rows : 2/3 x 6-8
Just a pup - This is what I did for my last back workout:
Deadlift - 2 sets
Pull Ups - 4 sets
Barbell Row - 3 sets
Rear delts - 2 sets
All sets(upper back) taken to ABSOLUTE failure. Before pull ups, I do a couple light warmup sets on the pull down machine.
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Deadlift 560
out of everything mentioned, i had the BEST success with bent bb rows, when i began to do these; my back exploded. go real heavy and use overhand grip; this not only develops your lats but your traps and forearms too.
"The harder you train, the harder it is to give up" ~Vince Lombardi~
Sorry Guys. Ive been on a training course all week.
T-Bar rows.
Thats all you need. Maybe add a couple of others too, for variation.
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Thanks for all the replies guys, I may tweek my routine around a little, i'll definitely do the chins, t-bars, and bent over rows. I'd do the deads, but i do them on leg day.
By the way Gary, i do have good genetics, it would be nice if you could say something positive for a change instead of being such a cackerot.
May you be in heaven an hour before the devil knows you're dead.
Yate's and Hulk's routine looks really good!
The only exercises you really need are deadlifts, bb or T-Bar rows, and chins IMO.
NEVER forget deadlifts.
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MONROE, Wash. -- Monroe's Valley General Hospital treats 15,000 people in its emergency room alone every year. Thousands more have been coming for surgeries and other procedures since 1960. On Thursday, Brice Christensen was one of them, recovering from knee surgery.
"Just being able to come across the highway to get quick care as opposed to going to Everett or Kirkland is critical," said his wife Lisa. "Time is everything when it comes to medical issues."
But time may be running out for the hospital. It has been plagued with financial issues and has had to take the extreme measures of closing both its maternity and psychiatric units in recent years to control costs. Now, financial issues are threatening the community hospital once again, and threatening countless people in this rural region.
"I would hate to see people way out in Sultan or Gold Bar not be able to go to a hospital," said Christensen.
Valley General has lost more than $4 million per year over the past five years. In 2013 administrators had to take out a half-million dollar loan to pay the bills. The latest blow is an ominous report from the State Auditor raising "substantial doubt about (the hospital's) ability to continue."
"This hospital is not financially healthy at this point," conceded CEO Eric Jensen.
A flood of uninsured patients during the Great Recession has crippled the hospital, making it the number one facility in the state for uncompensated care.
"A lot of people lost jobs, lost insurance. This hospital's charity care in 2012 was 10% of our gross revenue," said Jensen.
Eric Jensen was brought in a year ago to save Valley General. He has cut millions more from the budget, and partnered with other providers to bring in more money. Most important, he got a permanent tax approved by voters that will soon bring in an additional 2.4 million dollars per year.
"I think this hospital has a bright future," he said. "The community voted. They want us here."
But will Jensen's efforts be enough? The CEO says, they will have to be, while he tries to resuccitate the ailing hospital.
"This hospital is the medical safety net for this community," said Jensen. "This is a multi-year process. It's not something that can change overnight."


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I picked this up at the library -- by Martin Lindstrom, "Brandwashed: Tricks Companies Use to Manipulate Our Minds and Persuade Us to Buy." I'm through the first two chapters and wanted to let others know that it's worth reading! I'm a pretty savvy consumer but there are tricks out there that I haven't caught on to...
Thanks mamaJ I think I will check this out didn't know that the brand wash is a form of brainwash on consumors wow.
Sounds interesting as I hate being manipulated! All the copies are currently checked out in our library system. I put in a hold, but have six ahead of me. Appreciate the heads up.
Thank you for this! I am going to try to get it tomorrow. I love books like these.
seaturtle this is a good read if you can get it go to the library free check out......
And Im on hold for this one I am kinda want to know how we all became brain washed over this we just scratched the surface on this,.
I've finished the book and still recommend it... My family is getting an earful from me now every time we watch TV together. "We're being manipulated!"
Library does not have it (too new), but they will order it for their permanent collection.
Oh gee really sissy waiting on hers I think ten others are waiting for it too.
Thanks. I like this one.
Thank you for the information. I think brandwashed is another therm for brainwashed done by businessmen to their customers. I will definitely read this. :D
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By Robert Clark
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The Eagles will play host to Perry County Central in the first round of the Class 5A Playoffs, but they still have unfinished business.
Madison Southern is set to take on Garrard County today in the regular-season finale.
Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Lancaster.
The Eagles (6-3, 4-1 district) bounced back from tough loss to Pulaski County three weeks ago with a pair of wins that locked up second place in the district.
Southern defeated North Laurel 26-10 and then last week posted the team's second shutout of the season — a 56-0 win over South Laurel on the road.
The Eagles opened up the flood gates with their talented backfield. Four players rushed for more than 100 yards and six players found the end zone.
As astonishing as the Eagles' rushers have performed this season, Southern has developed an efficient passing attack and has allowed only one sack all year.
"Our offensive line is led by a great group of seniors and Adam Simpson, our quarterback, has done a great job of being collective and getting the ball to our wide receivers," Southern coach Jon Clark said.
The Southern defense has been on the field for extended periods of time this season because the team's offense has been able to score so quickly.
Still, Southern is allowing only 18 points a game.
"Our defense is finding the ball better," Clark said. "We are in the backfield making plays instead of allowing seven to eight yards. We are pushing teams back."
The Eagles are led by sophomore Damien Harris who continues to break school records with 36 touchdowns and more than 1,800 yards on the season.
Despite his accomplishments the backfield is full of big-game performers like s Coty Russell, Buddy Harrison and Wes Proctor, who all contribute to the Eagles' high-scoring offense.
Last season, the Eagles fell short to the Golden Lions.
In the past year, the Eagles have been successful in avenging losses to Powell County, Southwestern, Lincoln County and South Laurel.
Madison Southern has never defeated Garrard County, so the Eagles are looking to add one more accomplishment the 17 school records they've set on the season.
The Eagles backfield goes up against a stingy Garrard County defense which is led by Justice Lyon — who leads the team in fumble recoveries and interceptions. The Golden Eagles allow only 113 rushing yards per game and rely heavily on running back Noah Williams, who averages more than 21 carries a game and more than 100 yards.
Williams is also joined by a host of running backs who play big roles in the team's offense.
"They are a well-coached program," Clark said. "They are great up front and at controlling the clock. They have gotten better as the season has progressed."


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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong stocks hit their best close in more than three years Thursday, after a preliminary reading of Chinese manufacturing sector rose to an 18-month high, adding to signs that the economy is stabilizing.
The Hang Seng Index /quotes/zigman/2622475/delayed HK:HSI +0.31% broke the psychologically important 24,000 mark, ending up 0.7% at 24,141.50. It was the highest settlement since early April 2011.
The HSBC preliminary manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52 in July from a final reading of 50.7 in June, indicating expansion in China's factory activities for the second consecutive month, according to data released on Thursday.
HSBC: China flash PMI of 52.0 'good start to Q3'
HSBC's China Flash PMI for July of 52.0 says the country's factory sector grew at a rate not seen in 1.5 years. The WSJ's Ramy Inocencio speaks with HSBC's John Zhu, Greater China Economist, on which of Beijing's mini-stimulus measures worked best.
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Four people — including two Waukesha County Sheriff's deputies — were injured early Thursday when a driver crashed into a squad car parked on the median on I-94.
The crash occurred at 2:40 a.m. near Sunnyslope Road when a man driving a Saab east on the freeway drove into the median and struck the back of a squad car that was parked there, the Wisconsin State Patrol said.
A passenger in the Saab was transported by Flight for Life to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, and two deputies in the squad were taken by ambulance to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. The driver of the striking car, an 18-year-old St. Francis man, was transported by ambulance to Waukesha Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, according to FOX6 News.
FOX6 says the passenger in the Saab, a 17-year-old West Allis boy, has critical injuries, while both deputies were treated for back and facial injuries and then released.
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Harold Ford Decides Against NY-Sen Run
by Nathan Empsall, Mon Mar 01, 2010 at 07:39:00 PM EST
Harold Ford is pro-life. Or maybe not.
Harold Ford supports gay marriage. Or maybe not.
Harold Ford has visited all of New York City - if helicopters count. And he likes local football - after all, he eats at fancy hotels with team owners. Maybe he paid for those breakfasts with a Merrill Lynch bonus.
Thankfully, none of that matters now. Ford has decided NOT to challenge Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the Democratic primary for NY-Sen this year.
"I've examined this race in every possible way, and I keep returning to the same fundamental conclusion: If I run, the likely result would be a brutal and highly negative Democratic primary — a primary where the winner emerges weak-ened and the Republican strengthened," Mr. Ford wrote in an opinion article to be published in Tuesday's edition of The New York Times.
I refuse to do anything that would help Republicans win a Senate seat in New York, and give the Senate majority to the
The possibility of a run by the telegenic Mr. Ford, who has been working as a vice chairman of Merrill Lynch and a political commentator on NBC and MSNBC since moving to New York in 2006, had riveted New York's political world, and touched off a furious behind-the-scenes effort to keep him out of the race over the last six weeks.
Thank God. Between Ford's awful roll-out and Gillibrand's solid leadership on repealing DADT, it's clear who is the superior politician and the superior policymaker here. At the end of the day, Ford has done little more than to boost Gillibrand's numbers against likely general election opponent, former Gov. George Pataki. And that's a good thing - we need Gillibrand in the Senate.


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With less than 100 cases of voter fraud prosecuted in the last 10 years, it wouldn't seem to be a problem. So why are giant ClearChannel billboards in poorer and mixed community neighborhoods, typically Democratic neighborhoods, in swing states, suddenly festooned with threatening images promising huge fines and years of jail time for voter fraud?
ClearChannel was called out on this and after they spoke to the parties that paid for the signs, have begun to take them down. It was either that or reveal the identity of the "private family foundation." Was it community-mindedness that put up those signs, or just a hope of intimidation? We'll never know for sure, but when the the people who paid for them would rather not be identified, it makes us suspicious of their motives. When we look at where the signs were posted, it gets embarrassing for Republicans. Like we really needed more of that.
According to statical evidence death by lightning is more frequent that actual voter fraud. However, it seems to be part of the current mantra in the party to charge Democrats with thousands of illegal voter registrations. We are asked to assume that hordes of illegal immigrants and poor people are voting two and three times. The problem is that there is no proof of that, none whatsoever. Are there Election violations, sure. Are voting records sometimes inaccurate, sure. Do people routinely impersonate others in order to vote or vote multiple times, nope.
This assumption of fraud has been largely due to the concerted efforts of organizations like a group out of Texas called "True the Vote." These "do-gooders" are mostly responsible for new voter ID laws in over 30 states. Voter ID sounds like a good idea, until you look at the details. If the state asks for a "government issued ID" then that usually means a driver's license or a passport. As it turns out 11% of the legal voters in the US don't have one. Among the over 65's it about 15%, with African Americans that figure rises to 25%. It's not surprising if you live in a big city, you don't have to drive. If you're older you may well have let your license lapse. if you're a college student you may well only have your college ID.
This is what happened to my mother in law, and now that's she's in physical therapy after a hip operation, she's probably not going to trot down to motor vehicles to get one. Imagine voting for 40 years and suddenly not being allowed to. There's several other problems with the "government ID requirement."
The first is Government IDs always cost money, effectively making it cost money to vote. Federal judges have ruled that that amounts to an illegal poll tax. If we really wanted to crack down on "Voter fraud" then why aren't voter id's free?
Second, since the passage of the National Voter registration act states are supposed to make voter registration much easier. Such as allowing citizens to register when they get their drivers licenses or by mail. Requiring an additional ID requirement at voting time seems to counter that idea. We want every legal voter to register and vote don't we?
Third, elections are handled locally in the US. Voter rolls are local and kept to a manageably small size. Around here we sign the books at the polls every time we vote and the election people recognize just about everyone as far as I can tell. Do we need them to check IDs as well? What would that cost?
Moreover, If we really don't have a problem with Voter fraud then why the big push for Voter ID's? Do we really think an election of millions of votes can be swayed by several people trying to imitate someone else? Keep the voter rolls up to date, definitely, and do it accurately, sure. But why suffer the expense and intimidation of Voter ID laws for a problem that only exists in the imaginations of a very few conspiracy theorists? Why put the party behind that?
It is intimidating and inconvenient to be questioned or asked to present an ID. Recently the Pennsylvania Voter ID law was suspended because it was an undue burden on that state's voters. The same thing happened in South Carolina. Both of these new laws were drafted and passed through the efforts of Republican legislators. The suspension probably vastly disappointed Pennsylvania's Republican House leader Mike Turzai who had announced that the law would allow Romney to win the state. That's not going to work out by the way, all the big campaign money gave up Pennsylvania in August. It's definitely leaning Obama.
Over and over, it's our party who is driving these suspicious practices. The Democrats may be complicit as well, but our party is the one we're responsible for. More often than not it's clearly Republicans who sue to have third candidates removed from the ballot, and enact restrictive voting laws such as requiring special ID's, trying to shorten voting times or eliminate early voting. And all of these practices target traditionally Democratic voters like Hispanics, African Americans, students and older Americans.
No one knows who's responsible for the signs, but we all have our suspicions. The question is, when we're asking voters to hand us the reins of cities, States and the Federal government shouldn't we start by letting them vote? If we really believe in Democracy, we should.
It's important to note here that ClearChannel removed the signs after many complaints because they "violated our own internal policy standards." Does ClearChannel sound familiar? It also owns the biggest Radio network in the US. They're owned by Bain capital and employ conservative radio hosts like Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh. They also own FOX news radio.


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VIDEO: Man Wrestles Shark, Wins
A man fishing off a Nantucket pulled in a seven-foot brown shark with his bare hands.
A man fishing on a beach near Boston hooked a seven-foot shark, wrestled the beast onto the sand, and managed to do it all on video.
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Elliot Sudal, 24, was fishing for bluefish on a beach in Nantucket, Mass., Sunday when he began reeling in suspicious catches.
"(The bluefish) were cut in half, yea you could tell that clearly a shark had bitten it, there was like a crescent moon," Sudal told CBS Boston. "Like your stereotypical, what a shark bite looks like."
So Sudal fetched a larger, sturdier fishing rod out of his car, put a half-eaten fish on the hook, and cast again. His next bite was bigger than any bluefish.
On the other end was a brown shark, about seven feet in length, which Sudal began to reel in. After about 45 minutes of fighting, the shark was in ankle deep water. Sudal then started wrestling the shark out of the water and onto the beach for a photo op.
Some have raised concerns over how he treated the shark. But Sudal, who's fished for sharks in Florida, says he doesn't hurt them.
"I'm very conservation-minded when it comes to that, I just let them go," says Sudal. "They swim off just fine."
Sudal only recently began fishing in Nantucket, but he estimates he's caught some 100 sharks in the past year. Most of those were hooked in Florida, where he says he caught and released as many as five a day.
But after showing his boss pictures of Sunday's catch, he suggested Sudal send a few to the local newspaper. The videos and picture have gone viral worldwide ever since.
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