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HONAKER, Va. —
For the first time in 12 years Honaker will be playing for the state football title.
Honaker last played for a state championship with Heath Miller at the controls when they fell to King William 25-15 at Liberty University in 2000.
This will be the second time the Tigers have ever played for a state title in football.
Honaker will face George Wythe out of the Hogoheegee District today in an all-Southwest Virginia title game. Kickoff will be at noon at Salem Stadium.
Honaker (13-1) has lost once, a 35-0 decision against Richlands. George Wythe (13-1) also has a loss, falling to Floyd County 28-24.
"I think any coach would tell you it's an honor to be at this point," said Honaker coach Doug Hubbard. "We want to win the title. Getting there is great, but not many people remember the runner-up. We're not satisfied just to get here."
The Tigers will be facing stiff competition in George Wythe. It will be the third time the Maroons have played for the state title. George Wythe won their only state title in football in 2002 when they defeated Buckingham County 26-12 in Division 2. They played for the Group AA championship in 1983 but lost to Courtland 14-7.
"They are a quality football team," Hubbard said. "Coach (H.S.) Ingo and myself are good friends and in a sense that makes it pretty special.
"They run out of a pistol offense with double wings. They have an explosive offense and a defense that shut out Clintwood. They beat the one-seed in the Eastern Section in Franklin. It will take a complete game effort from us."
Ingo was a lineman on that first team from George Wythe to play for the state title in 1983.
"We're very thrilled to be here," said Ingo. "We set this as a goal when I took over the program four years ago. We look forward to the challenge as we play a very good Honaker football team."
George Wythe will try to run the football. Quarterback Jordan Byrd has completed 51-of-88 passes for 773 yards in 14 games. In the 27-21 win over Franklin County, Byrd completed the one pass he attempted for four yards.
"Byrd is a first-year starter that has played very well for us," Ingo said. "We've actually thrown the football more this year, than in years past. But we're a running team, blessed with very good backs."
Their ground game is impressive with two 1,000 yard rushers. George Wythe has rushed for almost 4,400 yards this season Dominique Crockett has accumulated 1,320 yards rushing with 23 touchdowns, while sophomore Trey Skeens has 1,238 rushing yards with 14 touchdowns, including three scored in the win over Franklin.
Fullback Justin Snavely has rushed for 615 yards with five TDs.
Honaker has rushed for almost 3,800 yards and send a variety of backs at a defense. Ty Hall, Payton Ball, Blake Ray, Cody Lester, Casey Dye, Austin Smith and Jared Shelton all carry the football behind an outstanding offensive line and each back brings something different to the table.
Hall is also a record breaking quarterback, having broken Miller's season passing mark set in 2000 with 1,976 yards. He has also equaled touchdown passes of that same campaign with 26.
"You have to try to control the other teams running game," remarked Hubbard. "This could be a bruising game. We need to stop the George Wythe backs before they get started. Our front eight has their work cut out for them. I know they will give us a great effort."
Snavely also a linebacker is one of the Maroons leading defenders. Defensive end Hardy Lester and free safety Jalen France are also strong on defense. Defensive back Isaac Baltazaar has six interceptions for George Wythe.
This is one of the most talented teams ever at Honaker. That should make for an interesting contest on Saturday.
"We've had some great individual kids and some really good football teams, but depth wise and at the skill positions, this bunch is awfully good," said Hubbard. "One of the best things about this group is they enjoy being around each other. They are a very athletic group and a lot of fun to be around."
Only one team will bring home the hardware. The key to the game is very simple.
"It all comes down to blocking and tackling," stated Ingo. "We have to get off their linemen and get to their backs. Of course limit turnovers, they can be costly."


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When Seantrel Henderson came to the University of Miami in 2010 as the reigning USA Today High School Offensive Player of the Year, many believed he would be heading to the NFL after three seasons in college.
But on Monday, the 6-8, 340-pound right tackle, along with teammates Brandon Linder, a guard, and defensive tackle Curtis Porter, announced during a news conference that they will remain at Miami for their senior seasons.
The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL Draft is Tuesday.
All three juniors, wearing suits and ties, said they looked over the NFL Draft advisory board's projections and knew the best decision would be to return. They would not reveal their projections.
"I thought it was best for me to stay here, graduate and continue on the journey with my teammates while trying to win," said Henderson, a 2010 Freshman All-American and 2012 honorable mention All-ACC. "I think it means a lot to the team. It means a lot to everybody. Everybody in this building loves us, and they would love for us to stay as long as we can."
Linder, an honorable mention All-ACC from Southwest Ranches, allowed only 1 1/2 sacks this past season and started all 12 games at right guard. He was asked what it says about their loyalty to stay another year despite the ongoing NCAA case involving UM.
He said it shows "I'm here for the four years and to get my degree and do something special here and leave a legacy. The stuff that was going on off the field, it happened. It doesn't bother us. We're just putting our heads down and grinding every day."
Porter, who has missed much of his career with injuries but is believed to have the potential to be a significant talent if he could stay healthy and be consistent, according to UM coach Al Golden, said he wants to improve his technique, get stronger and more flexible and be "more of a leader."
ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay told The Miami Herald two nights before the BCS National Championship Game that Henderson had "so much natural ability and the skill set to play in the NFL — the size, he moves well. But he would be making a big mistake if he left early for the NFL. If he cares and wants to make money he needs to come back and hit it hard — in the weight room, get focused, become more consistent with his technique and hands.
"The bar is here,'' said McShay, lifting his hand over his head. "And he's maybe a third of the way in terms of what he can be as a football player."
A new QB
The Hurricanes have a new walk-on quarterback in 23-year-old Garrison Lassiter of High Point, N.C., UM confirmed.
Lassiter played the past five seasons as an infielder with the Yankees organization. He played football the first two years of high school.
UM interim athletic director Blake James said Monday he could not discuss anything involving the NCAA investigation and expected notice of allegations.

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2:49pm Saturday 12th January 2013 in News By Neil Hunter
TWO men a facing court after police made a £7m drugs bust.
Around 30kg of heroin and 400kg of amphetamine was found at an address in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire.
Keith Anderson, 35, from Stockton-on-Tees and Aaron Nesbitt, 26, from nearby Billingham, were arrested.
They are both charged with possession with intent to supply heroin and amphetamine, and conspiracy to supply heroin and amphetamine.
The charges come after the huge haul was recovered by the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
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- Studio: Summit Entertainment
- Release Date: Feb 1, 2013
- Starring: John Malkovich, Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer
- Summary: A zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of his victims.
- Director: Jonathan Levine
- Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Comedy, Romance
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Positive: 22 out of 38
Mixed: 13 out of 38
Negative: 3 out of 38
Jan 30, 2013A well-paced, nicely directed, post-apocalyptic love story with a terrific sense of humor and the, um, guts to be unabashedly romantic and unapologetically optimistic.
In doing a little genre bending of romantic schmaltz and horror cheese - some fundamental zombie mythology is turned on its head - the film breathes amusing new life into both.
At this point in the actor's career, it is pretty well impossible to tell when Malkovich is camping it up, or just being John Malkovich. Under the end-of-civilization circumstances of Warm Bodies, he's just the right guy for the job.
Zombie lore doesn't allow for redemption, only head shots, and Levine's film, amusing though it may be, is never gory enough to truly become a classic zombie movie. It also ignores the one basic necessity of monster films, even the funny ones: It really ought to be creepy or scary or gross, at least once or twice.
Feb 9, 2013A Frankenstein's monster of comedy, romance and horror that's less than its parts, Warm Bodies entertains but underwhelms.
There's one really good idea at work in Warm Bodies, which is to take "Romeo and Juliet" and mash it up with a zombie movie.
Jan 31, 2013The film's intentions are way too good for its own good, producing bloodless romance and more shamefully bloodless carnage.
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Positive: 74 out of 94
Mixed: 6 out of 94
Negative: 14 out of 94
Jun 29, 2013Warm Bodies is riveting and fascinating, with tender romance and pleasant good time. It is absorbing, original, full of heart and sweet tale of unusual love between a zombie and a human being. This is a perfect movie for me to enjoy.… Expand
Apr 3, 2014a zombie movie should not have love . But the kicking zombies ass while love it is okay i guess but it is not something i expected . Grade B+
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Mar 21, 2013Ever thought Romeo and Juliet was a bit stuffy, a little too formal and hard to relate to? Warm Bodies finds the perfect remedy, Zombies of course. R (Nicholas Hoult), a zombie who is remarkably verbose in his own head falls for Julie (Theresa Palmer), a human he saves when his pack of zombies attacks her and her friends who are scavenging supplies. The two begin to bond and realise that R is not like your conventional zombie and he could hold the key to reversing the apocalypse. Unlike any other zombie film including Zombieland, Warm Bodies has a powerful sense of emotion and understands one of the most important concepts/themes from all zombie films, the loss of humanity. The idea that its not just the zombies that lose who they used to be but the humans as well. This is something that is expertly handled in 28 days later and its surprising how Director Johnathon Levine manages to display this basic tenet of zombie lore just as well but in a completely different way. The use of flashbacks in the film is impressive as it does it in an original way while also giving the film a much needed back story for Julie, a girl who is unintentionally soured by the apocalypse yet still has a light and beauty befitting a modern day Juliet, the Juliet Levine envisioned. R on the other hand is fleshed out through his own inner monologue, Levine's version of Shakespeare's soliloquies. This voice over gives a good impression not just zombie R but human R. However the monologuing gets irritating after a while as you become more invested in what he does instead of what he thinks, one of the main problems with Romeo and Juliet as a play as well. R spouts some great comic lines in his head but much of the comedy comes from his utterly uncomfortable actions in trying to become Julie's friend. The chemistry between Hoult and Palmer is good and overall Palmer is very impressive which came as a pleasant surprise for someone who watched I Am Number Four. Overall the film has very few flaws but even without flaws it doesn't wow in the way I thought it would or expected from the director of 50/50, one of the best films of 2011. Also the ending is incredibly rushed even though the film could have done with an extra few minutes to make the conclusion seem even remotely plausible. In fact the film just kind of ends, like this....… Expand
Feb 1, 2013Boy is dead. Dead boy meets girl after eating her boyfriend's brains. Dead boy falls for girl. Girl fall for dead boy. Paramilitary dad lightens up and relents. No so dead boy and girl live happily everafter. Dead boy is cute, teen girls everywhere let out a collective sigh.… Expand
May 17, 2013mildly interesting for first 5 minutes of the movie and then it takes Rome Juliet to new levels of low by taking this sort of script seriously. It would have been more interesting to see if Romeo was a vibrator with all the grunting that is happening instead of dialogue.
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Finding thousands of dollars in a parking lot could be the ultimate test of temptation for some people.
But not for Suzanne Hutchings. The Pierce County resident did what she thought was right after finding a bank bag filled with $50 and $100 bills late last year.
Hutchings was honored Tuesday night at the Puyallup City Council meeting for her role in reuniting a frantic citizen with about $8,700.
Puyallup Police Chief Bryan Jeter presented Hutchings with a plaque and the chief's coin, a token of recognition from the department, for displaying honesty in the incident.
"Not a lot of people would have done this," Jeter said. "This was truly an amazing act of integrity on her part."
Hutchings was leaving Sportsman's Warehouse in Puyallup on Dec. 18 when she found the bag on the ground of the parking lot, according to a memo from Puyallup Police Department.
She called police and turned the money over to an officer upon arrival.
As the officer filed a report, a distraught woman approached and explained that she had lost her life savings. The woman described the exact amount of money and another item in the bag, the memo states.
Hutchings' actions were responsible for returning the money to its rightful owner, Jeter said during Tuesday's meeting.
Hutchings chose not to speak about the recognition Tuesday, and quietly slipped out of the council chambers following the presentation.
"She's a very humble person, as you can tell," Jeter said.
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And the winner is Fairmont Senior.
Fairmont Senior continued its 12-year sectional championship streak against East Fairmont on Wednesday, 6-1.
"This is 12 in a row," Fairmont Senior's head coach Steve Naternicola said following the sectional win at Husky Field. "It began in 2002 for us. In every one of those, we made it to the regional finals, but we lost two of them. This year, we're loaded with arms and it's just a matter of whether or not we can make the play in the field."
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In a few short, horrifying moments, our country changed in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. Three shots from a high-powered rifle, according to the Warren Commission report, were all it took to tear down the veil of perception. And Americans bore witness to a vulnerable country.
The John F. Kennedy assassination sent global shockwaves. The advent of televised media brought the grisly details into homes where families huddled reverently, piecing together that day at Dealey Plaza. For many, that day was crystallized in vivid memory.
"I was in elementary school," said Joe Melusky, a professor of political science at St. Francis University. "Our teacher was called out into the hallway. When she came back in, she was upset. She told us to close our books and listen – that she had some very bad news. ... We were all stunned. We prayed."
Melusky said he recalls a tumult of emotion – fear, confusion and sadness. He said when he came home that afternoon, the TV was on. His father had returned early from work.
"They were sad and confused too, but I also remember how angry they were," he said. "How could this happen to our president?"
Melusky said he gave his students an assignment to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's death: Reach out to the older relatives and ask for their recollections of that day. So far, he said, the experiences they've reported seem to mirror his own.
When he discusses events that affect political orientations with his students, he said he relates Kennedy's assassination to Pearl Harbor or Sept. 11.
"It stays with you," he said. "It's a lasting emotional impact. ... It's unthinkable and it so shakes your feeling of security."
For many, broadcast news reports seemed to be able to provide the answers Americans were desperate for.
Jerry Samples, director of engineering technology at Pitt-Johnstown, said the persistent coverage was unlike anything the media had presented to the American public before – and everyone was watching.
"Everybody in the country watched it for three or four days – the whole thing was played out right in front of us," he said. "This was the first time mass media was being used for something like that."
Samples said he was 16, in high school. He and his peers were just beginning to understand government and the political realm. They were old enough to know the rules of succession in the event of an assassination, but they never thought they would see it implemented.
"I think it was a time for all of us when we weren't expecting anything to happen," he said. "We were in this Cold War kind of time. ... Then 'bang,' he's gone."
Samples said there was an air of charisma surrounding the Kennedys. The seemingly enchanted life of the president and first lady in the White House was captured through a series of photos that appeared in Time and Life magazines. The extended Kennedy family firmly held the public eye and the political stage for years.
"I certainly remember the picture of Jack and Bobby on the wall at home, like a lot of families had," said U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus. Rothfus delivered a speech on the House floor Thursday inspired by the late president's goals – like putting a man on the moon.
"I think it has an impact on everybody who came after him," he said. "The idealism and the call to public service. ... You read his speeches and very often, you'll find timeless themes in them. His first inaugural address ('Ask not what your country can do for you...') is, I think, a classic American speech."
Samples said the World Trade Centers were a target on Sept. 11 because they were a "monument to the strength of the country."
Rothfus said the one thing he thinks people should take away from Kennedy's legacy is a sense of optimism about what our country is capable of achieving.
"I think it's important for our country to reflect on our leaders," he said. "I think it's important to look at those who've gone before us and to take those ideals and try to incorporate them into a new generation."
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The death toll from a powerful winter storm that pushed through the nation's midsection into the Northeast has risen to 12.
The storm has dropped about a foot in some parts of the Northeast Thursday, a day after it dumped a record snowfall in Arkansas and ruined holiday travel plans around the region.
The National Weather Service says the Northeast's heaviest accumulations will be in northern Pennsylvania, upstate New York and inland sections of several New England states.
In coastal areas, the storm is mostly bringing high winds and heavy rain.
Thousands of travelers were trying to make it home Thursday after the fierce storm stranded them at airports or relatives' homes around the region.
The latest storm-related deaths include a man checking on a disabled vehicle near Allentown, Pa., who was struck and killed Wednesday night, and two people killed in separate crashes in Virginia.
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The 2013 Husqvarna TE is able to be ridden off road on rugged dirt roads on mountain sides, in between trees and forage of forested areas as well as on the streets and roads of the city thanks to the license plate. This dual sport bike has been given premium Kayaba shocks that offer stiffer suspension settings on both shocks and the front Kayaba inverted fork. A new Leo Vince exhaust system that improves air flow, which increases power as well, is combined with a compact, lightweight 302cc four-stroke motor with dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four titanium valves. Even though the 2013 Husqvarna TE has a displacement of only 302 cc, which is significantly smaller than the average for dual sport motorcycles, the bike is only 247 pounds which is approximately 37.5 percent lighter than other similar bikes. This translates to a premium dual sport motorcycle that has the power and agility to get around obstacles and have fun at the same time.
The new 2013 Husqvarna TE has a claimed boost in power courtesy of a revised velocity stack and new exhaust. They also get a new ECU map for more aggressive power and the suspension has been redesigned, including USA-developed settings for the 48mm Kayaba fork. The radiator has been reinforced to increase the durability and strength of its shell to prevent any disabling damage that can arise from hits and bumps from rocks, stumps and other debris encountered during off-road riding.
Riders who need to transition from off-road conditions to city streets and roads during the same ride should consider the dual-sport line-up offered by Husqvarna. The TE gets the same velocity stack and exhaust upgrades as the TXC models and the Red Head arrangement. The 350R joins its larger siblings, the TE440 and TE511, with more compact handlebar switches, redesigned fuel catch canister and DOT tires that are said to provide better off-road traction.


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Several Stephens County school districts have seen an increase in enrollment after a decline in the previous school year.
On Oct. 1, school districts throughout Oklahoma submitted their enrollment numbers to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
On a local level, Duncan, Comanche and Central High noted enrollment increases. Bray-Doyle and Marlow school districts marked enrollment decreases. Velma-Alma and Empire didn't have numbers available Friday.
Enrollment numbers determine how much state aid a school district will get from the State Department of Education. The higher the enrollment, the more money the school district will get. This is why there is a push for an increase in enrollment.
Duncan's enrollment was up 80 students from the 2011-12 school year. The school district went from 3,867 in 3011, to 3,947 as of Oct. 1.
While Duncan's increasing enrollment was a positive thing for the district, the 2011-12 enrollment was down from the 2010-11 school year.
During that year, enrollment dropped 66 students. The enrollment dip followed two years of growth.
Several school district are joining Duncan in increased enrollment numbers.
Comanche has the second largest growth, going from 1,077 in 2011, to 1,101 on Oct. 1. This is a gain of 24 students.
Last year's enrollment was a decline from the year before, when the school's enrollment was at 1,125 students. Superintendent Terry Davidson said the enrollment growth this year is a positive thing for the school and the community.
"We're up a little bit," Davidson said. "We've had some fluctuation."
He said the number hasn't stayed steady since the beginning of the school year, but it's been similar from day to day.
"It's been about that level since school started," Davidson said. "I hope that holds."
Another school that registered an increase in enrollment was Central High.
As of Oct. 1, Central High had an enrollment of 434 students. This is an increase of 18 students from the 416 students in 2011.
Although Central High didn't have a decline in enrollment for last school year, the enrollment was the same as the year before.
Despite the gain of enrollment in several school districts, Marlow and Bray-Doyle school districts noted a lower enrollment Oct. 1 than Oct. 1, 2011.
Marlow submitted an enrollment of 1,383 students for the 2012-13 school district. This was a decline of 26 students from the 1,409 in 2011.
Even though Marlow did have a lower enrollment this year, the school district still maintained a higher enrollment when compared to the 2010-11 school year, when the district had 1,351 students enrolled.
Bray-Doyle's enrollment dropped 11 students from the 2011-12 school year to the 2012-13 school year. As of Oct. 1, Bray-Doyle's enrollment was 349 students. In 2011, enrollment was 360 students.
Numbers from the 2010-11 school year were unavailable.
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Casual Elegant
(202) 730-2500
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday Lunch: 11:30am - 5:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 11:00pm "Rush Hour", our Happy Hour, is available from 4 to 6:30pm. Saturday Dinner: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 3:00pm Late Lunch: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Our pre-theatre "Marquee Menu" is available daily from 4 to 6:30pm, and after 10pm Monday through Saturday.
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
American, Contemporary American
Executive Chef:
Ris Lacoste
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities:
RIS has three beautiful spaces to host every event from business meetings to rehearsal dinners. We are also available for buyouts.
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Natalie Christenson (202) 730-2508
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RIS offers three beautiful private dining spaces for every occasion from business dinners to wedding rehearsals. The State Room is our smallest and most intimate dining room, seating a maximum of 10 guests. The Federal Room seats up to 35 guests, and comfortably accommodates up to 45 for a standing cocktail reception. The Main Dining Room accommodates 40 guests, and when coupled with the adjacent State Room, seats to 50 diners. We also have other options for group dining, including two banquettes that seat up to 16 guests. For more casual receptions, the Cafe area next to our bar is a great location for a standing cocktail reception. Contact Natalie Christenson at firstname.lastname@example.com to book your special event!
Getting there
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Public Transit:
From Foggy Bottom Metro (Orange and Blue Lines) 1. As you exit the Metro, turn left onto 23rd Street. 2. At the traffic circle, take the 5th exit and continue on 23rd Street. 3. Walk one block. 4. Turn right at L Street NW. RIS will be across the street on the left.
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Valet Parking is available in the evenings after 6:30 during the week, and 5:00 on the weekends. The valet stand is on L Street outside of our main entrance. There is also open-air parking lot, Systems Parking, located across the street from RIS at 1120 23rd Street NW.
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A neighborhood restaurant, serving seasonal American creations by chef Ris Lacoste.
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Great service and a very friendly
staff. We went with a fairly large group. The menu is great. The salmon was a bit too spicy for some at our table, but the pork chop and crab cake were very good. The pork chop comes with spoon bread - if you've never had spoon bread, it's absolutely worth trying. It's a very traditional Southern side dish. Save room for dessert!"
Dined on 7/28/2014
Really good food, nice space, good
service and lots of options for you to dine the way you want to. Really good mixed drinks."
Dined on 7/26/2014
We always look forward to
returning to RIS. Very friendly and welcoming, food is delicious and the selection is varied. Try it - you will put it on your list of favorites!"
Dined on 7/26/2014
Ate lunch there recently. Quiet
enough for a business lunch, but not so quiet that it seemed dead. Food was fantastic, service was excellent and cost was not outrageous. I'll be back."
Dined on 7/22/2014
Took a retiring colleague to lunch
at RIS and we were not disappointed. Food was excellent, staff was available, but not overbearing and prices were in line with what I would expect from an establishment of this type. Greeters at door were friendly, but not overwhelming. For lunch next time at RIS, will be trying the bar area."
Dined on 7/21/2014
Food was above average. Service
adequate. Good wine selections. Pace a little slow. Took a while to get dessert and checks."
Dined on 7/20/2014
We don't need an excuse to go to
RIS but we parked once and saw a movie at West End. And then walked over to RIS. THE perfect Saturday date!"
Dined on 7/19/2014
So fun! We started the night at
the bar with two delicious cocktails. A Tamarita and something with vodka and a lychee in it. The bartender was great and knowledgeable AND he introduced us to the sommelier. A couple of lovely glasses of wine later we had a sumptuous meal. I highly recommend this restaurant. GO or buy someone you love a gift certificate to Ris."
Dined on 7/19/2014
We were taking a friend out for a
belated birthday. There is NO place else we would go. Best with food and service. It was a great evening!"
Dined on 7/18/2014
This was my third time at Ris,
where I've dined twice for dinner and once for lunch. We sat outside on the terrace on a lovely evening, had great food and wine, and were attended by an excellent waitress. I highly recommend Ris."
Dined on 7/17/2014
Imaginative but never
self-conscious selections. Whether the simple grilled fish or a more elaborate choice, consistently cooked to perfection. The service and reception are pitch perfect as we'll.Always look forward to visiting when I'm in DC."
Dined on 7/14/2014
Been many times, but went for
brunch last Sunday and it wasn't the same. Cocktails were off and so was service."
Dined on 7/13/2014
This menu has something for
everyone. The presentations are gorgeous, the food is perfect and the service outstanding. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 7/13/2014
The food was great for all three
courses. The service and hostessing was exceptionally friendly and efficient. The entire experience was very delightful."
Dined on 7/12/2014
just ok. service slow and lacked
attention. waited 10 mins to order a drink after being seated and place was not crowded."
Dined on 7/9/2014
Two of us went there for lunch and
we both had the tomato soup and grilled cheese. Loved it!"
Dined on 7/1/2014
Kudos to RIS' management and staff
for achieving a level of service and execution I often associate with New York City or San Francisco rather than the still maturing DC restaurant scene. I appreciate the non-intrusiveness of the wait staff in approaching my table when I am holding a business conversation, and especially the very elegant and professional hostess and the genuinely warm and friendly bartender. RIS seems to get these aspects right and recognizes the nature of its clientele and treats it with a higher level of sophistication. I wish other restaurants would get this. I don't usually judge restaurants based on their lunch menus but I commend RIS for putting thought and execution to all the dishes we ordered."
Dined on 6/30/2014
Varied menu. Well-prepared food..
How many restaurants have butterscotch pudding these days!"
Dined on 6/30/2014
Been here for lunch twice and it's
always great. Terrific for business lunch. Have to come back for dinner."
Dined on 6/26/2014
Nothing about RIS stands out. Is
this a new restaurant concept? An independent restaurant that studiously mimics the blandness and colorlessness of the most generic hotel restaurant you can imagine?"
Dined on 6/25/2014
The food was really good. They
have a bread basket you can get with homemade preserves that is really good. THE BEST MIMOSA ever.......they had a Pear Vanilla mimosa which was so good, forget the regular mimosa! Service was EXCELLENT too. We were seated right away."
Dined on 6/22/2014
I have loved Ris since the moment
I set foot in this establishment a year ago and it has remained consistent. I love to go for brunch as they have the best fresh baked breads ever! Specifically, the biscuits are melt in your mouth delish! Additionally, I always have to see the dessert menu before ordering my meal because depending on what they have to go with their homemade ice cream, it's work trying. The food is always hot and flavorful. They don't have a huge selection of items on the menu, but it's enough to accommodate everyone and all quality food. I say it's a must for brunch."
Dined on 6/22/2014
We went to brunch with a party of
7, with nice seating. It was rather quiet around 10:30/11 am. Absolutely delicious croque mademoiselle and the waiter was both respectful and attentive. We got bottomless mimosas (which were excellent and at a fair price) and the waiter was not shy about asking everyone for refills a number of times. They were just strong enough. The mimosas were offered in different flavors, but the classic was still the best. We met the owner, who was very humble and sweet!"
Dined on 6/22/2014
Our most recent dinner at Ris was
superb. The food was all extremely well prepared, particularly the grilled octopus salad. The service was cordial, friendly, and very efficient. The pistachio Pimm's Cup was an unusual and very tasty cocktail. Portuguese seafood stew was a fine combination of various types of seafood in a sauce that was spicy but not overwhelming thickened just a bit, not too much, with chickpeas. Ambiance is good with an attractive and comfortable dining room but no view. The place is not dressy--few men wore ties, many were very casually dressed even on a Saturday."
Dined on 6/21/2014
RIS is our go-to restaurant with
delicious food, gracious and efficient service, and an atmospher which allows us to converse with each other and our guests."
Dined on 6/21/2014
Personally, I prefer the somewhat
more detached style of French waiters. The efforts to be warm and ingratiating are lost on me. But the food here is just spectacular, and the decor is, too. This is my go-to restaurant for a special, in-town treat."
Dined on 6/17/2014
RIS is consistently a great dining
experience! The wait staff is knowledgeable and attentive. The food is always delicious and beautifully presented. The desserts are amazing! Whether you are dressed casually or celebrating in style, RIS always makes you feel welcome."
Dined on 6/16/2014
this is a perfect place for a
dinner where you really want to talk to people. Delicious food and excellent service. And no music playing so you can really talk! Great find."
Dined on 6/14/2014
We tried Ris and the food did not
disappoint. A decent drink selection (including for the beer drinkers in the party). Many of us selected from the pre-marquee menu and were pleasantly surprised. The skirt steak was melt in your mouth and soup of the day--carrot ginger--was excellent with a little surprise of pineapple bits. Despite stating we had to make a show at the Kennedy Center, service was slow (and our waitress disappeared for quite a period) so we rushed through the end of our meal, grabbing a cab and making it to KC with only 2 mins to spare. Nice ambience, it felt like a real "grown up" event, great food."
Dined on 6/14/2014
Great food and wonderful service.
I have never been disappointed with the food or service ."
Dined on 6/11/2014
Early lunch allowed us to partake
in the regular Lunch plan for that day and it was outstanding. After eating here 4 or 5 times in the past year, we have been impressed, not only with the selection but also the consistency of high quality."
Dined on 6/11/2014
I have always had wonderful
experiences at RIS -- the food and service have been fantastic until my last visit. Now I'm not sure we will go back. The shrimp appetizer was subpar, along with the skirt steak and the halibut. As always, the gnudi and scallop margarita were delicious. The service was still great... I will also plug the meatballs @ the RIS booth @Union Market. They are truly a comfort food."
Dined on 6/7/2014
The food and atmosphere at RIS
were terrific... The only issue was multiple fire trucks, police sirens , and tons of traffic while we dined outdoors."
Dined on 6/7/2014
Great location in DC area.
Appetizer was absolutely unique and wonderful, as was entree and dessert. Fairly priced as well."
Dined on 6/7/2014
I have been to RIS on several
occasions. This restaurant is a great place to eat. Always consistent and their menu this Spring is outstanding. It was delicious. The only thing is the wine I had chosen was not in stock. That's one pet peeve of mine. Make sure the bar is always full. I can understand if I was there on a Tuesday since they had just served for the weekend but we were there on Thursday and the wine should have been available. Anyway enough said. I am certainly not bashing this restaurant. I have been to many amazing restaurants across the world and this ranks as one of the best in my book. I will be back soon. Bon appétit !!!!"
Dined on 6/5/2014
Wanted a place to take a special
friend. Needed good food, drinks and where we could talk. Our Number 1 place NEVER lets us down! RIS has all of that and MORE!"
Dined on 6/4/2014
My wife and I are foodies. We were
prepared to like our meal, but were actually blown away with each of the dishes. The menu is lovely. Desserts in particular were outstanding and beautifully presented. Thanks!"
Dined on 6/4/2014
Ris Lacoste was the mainstay at
1789 and she has only upped her game at her own place. Beautiful venue, with private dining rooms for parties; not noisy-why do several new hotspots think that it's chic for diners to shout at one another? Most important, the menu is creative but not eccentric, and the preparation and presentation is spot on. We've been several times, once with friends from France who are quick to "dis" less than the best, and we will keep coming back. If you have not, make a reservation. Soon!"
Dined on 6/3/2014
Sat at bar table, friendly service
until happy-hour crowd power in. Great kimchi-fish taco. Loved the asparagus-mushroom side dish."
Dined on 6/3/2014
We love eating at the bar at Ris,
and in the summer, sitting outside with a few friends is fabulous. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the food is great. One special things is that while you can have elegant meals (I love the mussels which are very nicely done) but there is always comfort food available. What a good balance that is. Something for everyone."
Dined on 6/2/2014
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By RONNIE ELLIS
A Fayette circuit judge denied a motion by Steve Nunn's defense attorneys Thursday to exclude consideration of the death penalty in his trial on charges he shot and killed his former fiancée.
Nunn, a former legislator, candidate for governor and the son of former Gov. Louie B. Nunn, is charged with the shooting of 29-year-old Amanda Ross last Sept. 11. At the time, Nunn was under a protective domestic violence order that prohibited contact with Ross and that is considered an aggravator under Kentucky's death penalty law.
Ironically, Nunn was a co-sponsor of the measure that made violation of a DVO an aggravating offense in the commission of murder.
But his attorney, Bette J. Neimi, argued a domestic violence order requires only a "preponderance of evidence," a much lower standard than "beyond reasonable doubt," the standard for criminal offenses.
"I do not believe an aggravating circumstance, which would allow a jury to take a life based on only preponderance, carries the degree of reliability required under the constitution," Niemi said.
But Kathy Phillips of the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's office argued the aggravating factor is the alleged perpetrator's violation of a valid court order. Whether the order was right does not remove the knowledge of the person under it that he cannot violate the court's order. Judge Pamela Goodwine agreed.
The ruling ended a day-long hearing on a series of motions by the defense to suppress evidence gathered in searches of the vehicle Nunn was driving the day of Ross' death, a search of his home in Glasgow and statements he made to a Kentucky State Police detective while he was being treated for self-inflicted wounds at the Bowling Green Medical Center following his capture.
Goodwine delayed her ruling on the motions to suppress until attorneys on both sides submit follow-up briefs.
At issue are photographs and digital documents contained in a box Nunn left with a Glasgow friend, Johnny Hutchinson; a folder found on the passenger seat of the car Nunn was driving, and information on a computer hard drive seized from Nunn's house.
The defense wants them excluded, contending the search warrants were invalid.
Ross was found shot outside her Lexington townhouse early on Sept. 11, 2009. Police began searching for Nunn, subsequently finding him in the small rural Hart County cemetery where his parents are buried. He had cut his wrists and he was covered in blood. KSP officers testified Nunn fired a pistol when they confronted him and they initially thought he had shot himself but the bullet missed his body.
"I guess I'm not a very good shot," Nunn told KSP Trooper Lonnie Hodges, according to Hodges' testimony Thursday.
Hodges, KSP Detectives Tim Adams and Todd Combs, who interviewed Nunn at the hospital, said Nunn was informed of his constitutional right to remain silent and said he did not want to make a statement. He didn't request an attorney.
Niemi questioned Combs at length about his interview with Nunn in the emergency room of the hospital and the prosecution played a digital recording made by Combs of the conversation.
"I tried to end my misery today and was unsuccessful," Nunn told Combs. Nunn did not confess to shooting Ross.
Seated in the gallery was Diana Ross, the mother of the victim. Nunn sat with his attorneys, Warren Scoville and Niemi. He was clean-shaven and dressed in a dark blue, pinstriped suit, a suit once worn by his father and in which Steve Nunn announced he was running for governor in 2007.
He wore ankle shackles and listened intently to testimony from six witnesses, one of whom portrayed Nunn as "truly hopeless" in the days leading up to the events of Sept. 11.
Lisa Wright works for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Nunn was deputy secretary of the cabinet and Wright's second line supervisor when Ross obtained the protective order against Nunn. He resigned his position after having been placed on administrative leave.
Wright said she spoke frequently with Nunn after that, "just trying to lift up a person you respect and care for." She said he became depressed and felt like he had lost everything – status, power, reputation, and income – and thought he hadn't gotten a fair hearing in the domestic violence dispute.
She said Nunn displayed "hopelessness and an overpowering loneliness" and told her he "might be worth more dead to his daughters than alive."
As she left the courtroom after testifying, Wright reached out and patted Nunn on his hand as she passed the defense table.
Ronnie Ellis writes for CNHI News Service and is based in Frankfort. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow CNHI News Service stories on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ cnhifrankfort.


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Clay County Judge/Executive Joe Asher says he is "proud" that only one of 19 county employees recently tested for drugs was positive.
Dr. Kishore Jadhav, the Laurel County physician who practiced medicine in Manchester, has told the federal court in London that he intends to plead guilty to one count in the sex for hire case of underage girls.
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Daphne Randolph Bridges
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Daphne has been actively involved with Gardner-Webb and the Boiling Springs community since graduating in 1954. She has served in several positions including Alumni Office Manager, and later as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors for many years. Daphne served as On-Site President of Crawley Memorial Hospital for more than 20 years where she was responsible for merging the hospital with Cleveland Regional Medical Center and the Carolinas Healthcare System. She was also the first woman to serve on the Boiling Springs Planning and Zoning Commission, and was one of the first women to join the Boiling Springs Rotary Club.
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2009 Rev. Robert White Abrams, A.A. 1942
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2002 Mr. Charles Jerome Spivey, A.A. 1949
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On this day in 1932, Disney released Flowers and Trees, their first cartoon short to use Technicolor and the first animated short to win an Academy Award. It's about dancing flowers and trees—pretty much what you'd expect. Also, today is author Cherie Priest's birthday!
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On this day in 1932, Disney released Flowers and Trees, their first cartoon short to use Technicolor and the first animated short to win an Academy Award. It's about dancing flowers and trees—pretty much what you'd expect. Also, today is author Cherie Priest's birthday!
The Naked Sun: Entertaining murder mystery
The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov
The Naked Sun is the second of Isaac Asimov's books about police detective Elijah Baley and the humanoid robot R. Daneel Olivaw. Asimov wrote the first book, Caves of Steel (reviewed by Steven), as the answer to John W. Campbell's challenge to create a science fiction murder mystery. Asimov succeeded, of course, and chose to give us another installment. You don't absolutely need to read Caves of Steel before reading The Naked Sun, but it'd probably be a little easier if you did. The Naked Sun takes place a couple of years after the events of Caves of Steel, in some far-future Earth after humans have created and evolved separate cultures by settling other planets.
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
"When they leave, they leave bemused, uncertain of why they came, of what they have seen, of whether they had a good time or not."
The best way for me to describe Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane is in Gaiman's own words. The quote is from a different book of his, American Gods, and he's describing Rock City. I've been to Rock City, and the description fits, but it also fits my experience of The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
Our middle-aged protagonist has returned home for a funeral. We don't know the man's name, though there's an outside possibility it's George. We don't know who died, though it almost has to be one of his parents. He gets sidetracked, driving down the lane where he once lived, and where his childhood friend Lettie Hempstock live... Read More
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Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb
Robin Hobb's FARSEER series well earned its current classic status, and any serious reader of fantasy had to be thrilled to hear that Fitz, one of the genre's most beloved characters, would be returning in a new series. I certainly was. But I was also curious, and, I confess, a bit nervous, about how her evolution in storytelling, especially as displayed in her SOLDIER'S SON and RAIN WILDS series, might play out in a long-delayed return to an old favorite. After all, in those works, I had to admit that said evolution — which I described as Hobb seemingly "exploring just how much plot she needs in her novels to actually have a 'story,' as if she's feeling her way to as quiet and minimalist a style (in terms of action, not language) as possible" — had left me thinking she had carried the experiment (if such it was) a bit too far for my liking. So what would ... Read More
Jack in the Green: Disappointing
Jack in the Green by Charles de Lint
Maria Martinez works as a maid in an upscale gated community. One day while she's cleaning an upstairs bedroom, she glances out the window and notices a gang burglarizing the house next door. One of the gang members is a girl who used to be her best friend and another is a cute red-headed green-hoodied boy who catches Maria's eye. Maria doesn't call the police. Why should she? It's not her house, they're not her neighbors, and therefore it's not her business. Later, when she runs into the burglars at the skating rink, Maria meets them and gets seduced into their world. It turns out that the gang has an admirable agenda — they steal from the rich and give to the poor. And they've got some magical help.
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The late 1940s was a period of remarkable creativity for future sci-fi Grand Master Jack Williamson. July '47 saw the release of his much-acclaimed short story "With Folded Hands" in the pages of Astounding Science-Fiction, followed by the tale's two-part serialized sequel, And Searching Mind, in that influential magazine's March and April 1948 issues. Darker Than You Think, Williamson's great sci-fi/fantasy/horror hybrid, was released later in 1948, and 1949 saw the publication of And Searching Mind in hardcover form, and retitled The Humanoids. "With Folded Hands" had been a perfect(ly downbeat) short story that introduced us to the Humanoids, sleek black robots invented by a technician named Sledge on planet Wing IV. The ro... Read More
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Juliet Blackwell's WITCHCRAFT MYSTERIES hasn't let me down. This is a solid series with a fun setting and great characters. Tantor Audio's versions read by Xe Sands are terrific and I'm certain that her narration adds a lot to my enjoyment. Honestly, I've got a bit of a voice crush on her. I wouldn't think of reading these books any other way.
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Chronically short on time this week, so unfortunately the character update is on break and will return next week.
Bill: I've been traveling, hiking and camping out west the past three weeks, so I've missed a few status reports and also haven't actually done much reading in that time. But I did squeeze in several books between campsites . . .
Two excellent ones:
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I don't get annoyed very easily. However, nothing gets under my craw more than hearing the word "manipulation" tossed around so recklessly whenever a stock does not perform as investors expect. It infuriates me. I hear this claim all the time from investors of low priced stocks such as Sirius XM, Sprint and Citigroup before its reverse split last year. But now, it has escalated to a different level.
Stop the Double Standard
This week, no other stock has been more closely linked with the word "manipulation" than Apple. As an Apple shareholder myself, I can tell you that I have seen some "irregularities" on its stock chart. However, my aggravation is not due to the use of the word "manipulation" itself, but because of the constant double-standard that comes with it. It makes it hard to have an intelligent conversation.
It seems when it comes to Apple, the stock can only be "manipulated" in one direction – down. Cries to the SEC and demands for investigations only come when the stock is going the wrong way, never when the stock is going up. But how can that be?
On Wednesday, shares of Apple dropped over 6%, or essentially the company lost $35 billion of its value. There were considerable amount of speculation as to why that happened. And depending on who you ask, you will be given a host of answers. Some might be true, but others might be complete lunacy. Or there may be a combination.
However, investors should ask themselves what did we really know about Apple on Wednesday that we didn't already know? Not a whole lot. At least I don't recall any news coming from Tim Cook. Instead, investors panicked and forgot why they invested in the company in the first place.
Nonetheless, it was funny to see that as the stock was being punished, investors of rival companies such as Research in Motion, Google and Microsoft were cheering Apple's so-called demise. They think all of a sudden the company has lost its ability to innovate. Really? The company is only a week removed learning that it has just overtaken Google in U.S. smartphone market share. Let's not get carried away.
It is hard to imagine that Apple would be on the receiving end of criticism from RIM – on innovation, no less. After all, RIM is still shedding government contracts left and right because its BlackBerries are perceived unreliable. Think for a moment what an indictment that would be.
It is Manipulation or Paranoia?
Making matters worse what that several Apple longs started believing all of the noise and making a mockery of themselves on Twitter with claims of "manipulation" to anyone that would listen. Instead, the smart thing to do would be to have taken the drop as a buying opportunity rather than deceiving ourselves into thinking that the company was somehow really in trouble.
Does manipulation occur? Absolutely it does. But I will never accuse anyone of doing it. Sure, if one looks closely enough into any stock chart some "abnormalities" might stand out. But is it "manipulation" or paranoia? This is the question I'm beginning to wonder when certain investors who believe that Apple deserves special attention.
In other words, the company has become a victim of its own popularity. To say it more plainly, the SEC should start monitoring Apple's trading for criminal activity. But why? I think as an Apple investor, this would hurt my chances of making money.
For instance, how quickly we forget that just a few weeks ago shares of Apple soared over 7% in one day. After closing on 11/16 at $527.68, the stock closed the very next session at $565.73, or a jump of $38. This happened on basically no news. Where were the cries for manipulation then?
Another example is that from the period of July 25 to September 21, shares of Apple soared 24% or $135 in just 42 trading sessions. That means the stock was up an average of $3.21 per day for 42 consecutive days. Do you know how impressive that is?
Even more remarkable was that it followed a Q3 earnings announcement that was pretty uninspiring. Again where were the cries for manipulation then? The stock saw a quick run-up to $705 and now it is taking a slight pause. Call it a correction if you like, but it is certainly not being manipulated. Call me naive, so what – I can't have it both ways. It's childish to think that I can.
Bottom Line
In the stock market, the word "manipulation" helps us explain something that we can't understand. It's also another way to deflect blame off ourselves and to someone else – this is even though we can't prove it. However, I will argue that every stock on the market is manipulated. If you can't agree to this, then none of them are.
It sounds very cliché to say, but "stocks go up and stocks go down." Here's another one, "if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen." And here's my favorite," if you can't prove it, don't say it."
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Richard – Manipulation in the stock market is a reality and it happens both on the way up and on the way down. Apple is a bit easier to "manipulate" due to its secretive nature which allows wild rumors and speculation to be published and drive the performance of the stock price.
When Apple reached $700 there was a flood of negative blogs on the upcoming demise of Apple. CNBC was in top form and even Gauna came out of the woodwork. We saw the top 10 reasons why it was doomed. When it hit the $520s the same folks came out to call it oversold and seemingly forgot that they had predicted its doom.
I think the sense that Apple is manipulated whether through the news of HFT algos comes from the regularly inexplicable swings on no new news. I would much rather an article that came up and flat out admitted that the move was caused by a handful of people making money, than the usual sanitized rubbish we get.
Thanks for your reply Richard. If indeed nothing in Apples fundamentals have changed and there is no new news. How do you explain the recent roller coaster behavior of Apple stock? You accept there are "irregularities" but have no explaination for them.
Maybe manipulation is not the right label for what is ailing Apple but clearly something is happening, it is big and somewhere someone is making a lot of money. 6.4% in a single day is not normal behavior. This is the kind of volatility that kills a stock because no one except the cowboy traders wants to own it.
The whole point of selling stock is for a company to raise capital by allowing people to have ownership in the company. The moment the idea of a trade market was created stocks have been manipulated.
I hope:
1. The price continues to fall.
2. Apple is secretly buying back stock through holding companies in small enough chunks that they don't have to announce it.
3. Apple goes privately held again.
That way, we don't have to listen to all of you whiners who want to get rich off someone else's work, skills, talent, and sales acumen.
Here's to Apple going the way of Rolex. Profitable, loved by it's customers, maker of good products, used as status symbols by the trendy – therefore misunderstood by the masses, and not a subject of investment yammering.
Maybe your little ideas might work one day since Apple already has Braeburn Capital to operate as a subsidiary for cash transactions. I'd love to see Apple go back to PE. Going public always means your balls will be held in the fists of the common people. Believe me, your balls will not go the way you want so long as you keep playing with the common people's money. I like your idea of taking it back to pe hands.
Watchoo talkin' 'bout 'Villus?
You are going to entertain that comment that says Apple to $1000?? A $1 trillion market cap?
Phillip Morris or Anheuser-Busch produce goods that consumers use on a continuous and constant basis. Anything from Apple is a not a staple, upgrade cycles are long and the changes are less and less impressive. Cook fired key people in the OS department. All signs of trouble.
As smartphones are commodities and Apple has lost the edge on its clever marketing, people are realizing they are overpaying for little in return.
They can short ship and hold little stock in stores, and make sure they run out to create hype, but the consumer has caught on, it's not working anymore, Cook hasn't the same draw nor vision that Jobs did. This is a broken stock.
Richey –
For a moment there, I thought that I was going to have to call you a WAAAMBULANCE.. Thankfully, not.
AAPL is a mess – RIMM is on the rebound. Go check AAPL/RIMM 3 and 6 month coparison charts and get back to me.
What did you glean from that Cookie/Brian Williams "Love In" last night that the market – which is punishing AAPL, again today – missed?
The only engaging part of that interview was the Samsung commercial demonstrating what a bunch of loser iTards are.
Not one tough question – not one. Not one question about why is the stock in a "freefall" NOT ONE.
Even though that doesn't bother you – it should. Because what you are "witnessing" is the "Distortion Field" losing all power and credibility – before your eyes – even though I am positive you can't see it…
If yor are going to comment back to me – tell me why AAPL's stock is performing so poorly and why a "prime time interview with Cookie" did absolutely nothing to help it. Please advise……
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