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2015 IECG Membership Benefits
2015 IECG Membership Registration
Position the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance (IECG) as a leading global resource in developing and communicating thought leadership on governance issues for boards and C-level executives of public, private, governmental and nonprofit organizations, and positively impact how governance is carried out.
Identify and research important current and emerging governance challenges and develop and communicate effective solutions that enhance the abilities of board members and C-level executives to protect and promote the interests of their stakeholders. We pursue this mission by:
Failures of high-profile companies such as Enron and WorldCom led to Sarbanes-Oxley in 2002. The law encouraged directors to do a better job in fulfilling their fiduciary duties especially in the area of financial reporting. Abuses by Wall Street and mortgage bankers and poorly designed incentives for credit rating agencies, among other reasons, led to the credit crisis of 2008 to which the government responded with the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. Dodd-Frank encouraged shareholders to be more active and hold directors more accountable.
The federal government over the past 50 years has also failed to exercise its fiduciary responsibilities to its shareholders (today's and tomorrow's citizens). In particular the last two CEOs have increased the direct federal debt from 5 trillion to over 16 trillion. Some of the country's directors (congressmen) have been replaced and given a mandate by some shareholders (Tea Party and other activists) to exercise better governance.
The IECG believes that corporate and government fiscal and governance failures have resulted largely from poor governance practices which include:
As a result of these many failures, the United States of America finds itself with a fiscal mess, monetary policy which operates in uncharted waters and debts and deficits which are, to say the least, unsustainable. Corporate America is ever more resilient but too many corporations seem to believe that the primary source of capital is political. In a nation where the revolving door of corporate executives and political appointees is ever turning, there is a growing sense that trust in our basic institutions is perhaps irreparably eroded. It is within this context that IECG finds itself in the roles of assisting board members to understand and perform their fiduciary duties and provide direction to their companies, but also in encouraging business leaders to assure that government leaders do the same.
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The practice of Corporate Governance has evolved significantly over the past several decades into what is now a highly specialized and complex activity. However, formal academic governance education is still lacking. As the need for good governance and skilled directors increases, the days of having uneducated directors are long gone.
The Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Governance (ECNG) teaches essential concepts and principles of serving on the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation incorporating evidenced-based research, case studies, appropriate legal issues and situational learning delivered by expert practitioners and scholars in the area of Nonprofit Governance and philanthropy.
Please contact Dennis McCuistion or call (972) 883-5967 for more information about the certificate and registration.
Anyone currently serving on a Nonprofit Board or a senior executive in business or nonprofit sector aspiring to serve on a Nonprofit Board.
The ECNG is comprised of the following six modules.
IECG programs respond to current corporate governance issues. These programs are designed for directors and senior management. IECG also offers programs focused on the particular needs of directors or senior management also with specific corporate governance issues. For more information, contact Sharon Foster at (972) 883-4925.
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August 27-29, 2015 Bank Director Program
For more information and to register, contact:
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Texas Bankers Association
Tel (512) 472-8388 / (800) 462-7295
Operating a solid community bank takes skill, dedication and effort. Looking back at the mistakes and bank failures of the past few years, many boards regret that they did not clearly understand the risks their management team assumed. In the wake of the economic crisis, directors have taken on more duties that require a greater technical understanding of the business of banking. And board involvement (and liability) will likely increase with the implementation of new regulations and requirements. Although the economy is slowly improving, the challenges community banks face are many. The work required to operate a profitable institution, in a safe and sound manner, is becoming increasingly difficult. Today's CEOs and board members must ask this question: Is this the board our bank needs today and for the foreseeable future? Do they have the knowledge and the skills to perform their duties and help their banks stay competitive and prosper?
The Director's Certification Program is designed with today's community bank director in mind. Participants will learn fundamental duties and responsibilities, taking into account the myriad of challenges present in our constantly changing banking environment. Both new and more experienced directors are encouraged to attend. The program has been developed by The Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance (IECG). The IECG is a 10-year-old center whose mission is to enhance the abilities of corporate directors, senior management and institutional investors through ongoing education, awareness and accountability. Instructors have been chosen from an elite group of industry experts who will share their experience and knowledge in an informal, but dynamic classroom environment. For more information, contact:
Don Reavis, IECG Strategic Advisor
Tel (214)-679-7653
Sharon Zakes
Texas Bankers Association
Tel (512) 472-8388 / (800) 462-7295
Dennis McCuistion, Executive Director IECG
Tel (972)-883-5967
Sharon Foster, Program Manager
Tel (972)-883-4925
Dennis McCuistion is a long-time member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and holds the Certified Director designation. Dennis has owned his financial consulting firm, McCuistion & Associates, Inc., since 1977. He is a former bank CEO who joined his first for-profit board in the early 1970s. Since that time he has served on over a dozen private, public and not-for-profit boards including serving as Chairman of the Board and Lead Independent Director. He has served on the board and audit committees of two New York Stock Exchange companies and one American Stock Exchange company since 2003. One of those companies was sold in a private equity buyout for $1.6 billion and was consummated in 2006. Dennis was the Lead Independent Director in that insurance company. Additionally, Dennis served as the chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee and on the Audit Committee of a Fortune 500 business process outsourcing company with 62,000 employees worldwide. During his tenure he served on special committees which were charged with the responsibility of investigation of stock option backdating and the eventual firing of the CEO and CFO. Additionally, he was involved in two aborted private equity buyouts during the credit crisis of 2006 to 2008. Dennis has been involved with taking companies public, raising capital, and the evaluation of boards and their individual members.
During his career he has been a life-long educator, having served on the faculties of several graduate schools of management for financial related firms. His topics have included strategic planning, leadership, financial analysis and corporate governance. He has authored three books on the financial services industry and is a frequent speaker for corporations, associations and universities. He regularly facilitates all types of panel discussions and board and corporate planning retreats. Today he is the Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he also serves as a Clinical Professor. Finally, he is the host of a television program on PBS, a position he has held since 1990. In that role, he has interviewed and facilitated thousands of important dialogues about political, economic, business and social issues of the day. He is also in demand as an expert on other radio and television programs including Fox News, and various network affiliates.
Suresh Radhakrishnan is a Professor of Accounting and Information Management at the University of Texas at Dallas, Director of Research at the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance, and a Visiting Research Fellow at various Asian universities. His research papers have been published in leading academic journals in accounting, finance and operations management. His work on organization capital and charitable giving has been covered by major newspapers and media, and presented at forums such as the Microsoft CEO Summit and the SAP Global Congress. His research interests include valuation of intangible assets, performance evaluation, contracting and impact of corporate governance. He teaches financial and managerial accounting. He has won teaching awards at New York University, Rutgers University and University of Texas at Dallas.
Mr. Ballew joined Westwood in 2010, and he specializes in serving wealthy families and their related entities. He has over thirty years of experience in providing banking, investment management, and wealth advisory services in Texas and surrounding states. rior to joining Westwood Trust, Mr. Ballew was Regional Managing Director of the Wealth Advisory Group for Northern Trust in Texas. He led the creation of this group and oversaw its successful integration into Northern Trust's Personal Financial Services business. Prior to forming the Wealth Advisory Group, he served as President of the North Texas market for Northern Trust and on the company's Texas Management Committee.
Mr. Ballew is active in the community and serves in leadership roles on numerous non-profit boards, including the Dallas Symphony Association, the Dallas Symphony Foundation, The Senior Source, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at UT Dallas, and the Alliance for Higher Education. He is also a member of the Preston Center Rotary Club. Mr. Ballew earned his MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and his BBA from Baylor University. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the Investment Management Consultants Association.
Michael is director of marketing and strategic planning of Phillips MediaSource of Dallas, Texas. He is a multi-recipient of the coveted Emmy® award for outstanding achievement in television. Previously, Michael worked for the Belo Corporation of Dallas, Texas, During his 15 years at Belo, he served as president of Belo Productions, developing and producing media content for the Belo TV group andcable networks; vice president of cable news operations, developing 24-hour cable news channels in Belo markets across the United States; vice president and general manager of KGW-TV, the Belo-owned, NBC affiliate of Portland Oregon; and station manager of Belo's flagship TV station, ABC affiliate WFAA-TV of Dallas, Texas.
In 2000, Michael served as president of Convergence Communications of Dallas; an Internet start-up .He also currently serves as regional vice president of the Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). In addition, he is a visiting instructor at the University of North Texas at Denton and Amberton University of Dallas, Texas. Michael, is director of marketing and strategic planning of Phillips MediaSource of Dallas, Texas, an online and offline marketing, media content development and HD video production company that helps businesses define and improve their marketplace recognition, perception and performance. He serves as a branding strategist, marketing technologist and content curator engaged in media content distribution on TV, satellite and cable networks. Michael is a newly elected member of the IECG Board.
David is a Principal with Roach Howard Smith & Barton in Dallas, a specialty insurance broker focused on serving the needs of public and private middle‐market companies. His responsibilities include leading the Directors and Officers Liability Practice and International operations. David started his insurance career as an underwriter and then moved into various executive positions working for national insurance companies. 20 years later, he joined Roach Howard and in 2009 & 2010 was recognized by Risk & Insurance Magazine as a finalist in the annual Power Brokers listing for exceptional client service in the Global Broker category. David holds the designation of Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter and is an active member of the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations. He sits on several private company boards and serves as a Director and Advisor to the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas, Dallas.
Anthony J. LeVecchio is President and Owner of The James Group, Inc., a general business consulting firm that has advised CEOs across a wide range of industries in both public and private companies. Mr. LeVecchio qualifies as an SEC financial expert and currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the board of directors of ViewPoint Financial Group (VPFG) as well as the Audit Chairman. He also serves as a board member and the financial oversight executive of UniPixel, Inc. (UNXL.). His prior public company boards include Microtune, Inc., DG FastChannel, Inc., and Maxum Health, Inc. As a public company director, he has experience with IPOs; secondary offerings; Sarbanes Oxley preparedness and qualification for 404 accelerated filers; NASDAQ de-listing and relisting; SEC stock option backdating investigations and class action lawsuit resolution. He has served on the board of over 15 private companies ranging from pre-revenue startups to companies with over $50 million in annual revenues. In this capacity, he has guided companies through all phases of corporate growth including startup operations; achieving profitability; asset, debt and equity financing; and merger and acquisitions.
Prior to forming The James Group in 1988, Mr. LeVecchio was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for VHA Southwest, Inc., a regional healthcare system. Previous to that, Mr. LeVecchio held financial management positions with Phillips Information Systems, Exxon Office Systems and Xerox Corporation. Mr. LeVecchio received a Bachelor of Economics from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida and an MBA in Finance from the same institution where he remains an active alumnus and member of their Board of Trustees.
Carl Mudd holds board positions with two China based U.S. public listed corporations. Mudd's work experience ranges from Senior Accountant at PWC through CFO/COO/President positions with such companies such as Mitsubishi Aircraft International, Inc., Curtis Mathes Corporation, Color Tile, Inc., Eljer Industries and others. He currently is Chairman and CEO of ACM Holdings, Ltd., an Asian-US based consulting firm and Senior Managing Director of ADi Group, a U.S. and foreign group of companies under common management control doing business from China through India providing outsourced strategic procurement and supply chain services, M&A/JV support, market channel development, structured trade finance and local support services to major Chinese and foreign companies.
Mark Sinclair is a Partner with the regional accounting firm of Whitley Penn LLP and is the Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the UT Dallas. Mark is also Vice Chairman of the Board of the North Texas Regional Center for Innovation and Commercialization. Mark is a retired Partner with Ernst & Young where he spent 38 years and was the Strategic Growth Markets Leader and Venture Capital Advisory Group Leader for the southwest area.
Mark's experience comes from auditing and advising public and private corporations, generally with global operations, ranging from very large conglomerates, to high growth venture capital and private equity backed companies. His primary focus has been working with the management and Boards of companies in the technology, life sciences, manufacturing, mining and service industries as they strive to minimize the execution risks of their high growth strategies. Mark has been active in the community having been on 30 non-profit Boards in the Dallas area and serving as Chairman of 10 of them. The Boards ranged from civic Boards with an economic development focus, to Boards of charitable and professional organizations. Mark has chaired two capital campaigns for non-profits. Mark has also been involved in numerous political campaigns, generally issue oriented, serving as Treasurer for nine and Chairman of one.
Daniel Burrus is considered one of the world's leading technology forecasters and business strategists. He is the founder and CEO of Burrus Research, a research and consulting firm that monitors global advancements in technology driven trends to help clients better understand how technological, social and business forces are converging to create enormous, untapped opportunities. Over the past quarter century, he has established a worldwide reputation for his exceptional record of accurately predicting the future of technological change and its direct impact on the business world.
He is a strategic advisor to executives from many Fortune 500 companies, helping them to develop successful competitive strategies based on the creative application of leading-edge technologies. His client list includes companies such as Microsoft, GE, American Express, Google, Toshiba, Procter & Gamble, Honda, ExxonMobil, and IBM. He is the author of six books, including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller Flash Foresight: How To See The Invisible and Do The Impossible, as well as the highly acclaimed Technotrends. He is also a featured blogger on the topics of innovation, change and the future for CNBC, Huffington Post, and Wired Magazine to name a few.
He has been the featured subject of several PBS television specials and has appeared on programs such as CNN, CNBC, and Bloomberg, and is quoted in a variety of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fortune, and Forbes. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus in the nation. He is a highly innovative entrepreneur who has founded and managed six businesses, three of which were national leaders in the United States in the first year.
Richard Leblanc is an Associate Professor, Law, Governance & Ethics, at York University in Toronto, Canada. He is the founder of the LinkedIn Group Boards and Advisors, with over 2,500 members, blogs for Canadian Business, has taught governance at leading business, law and professional faculties (including Harvard University during the summer of 2012), and is a former recipient of "Canada's Top 40 Under 40.™" His research and teaching are in the areas of boardroom dynamics, leadership and competencies, as well as executive compensation, risk and regulatory compliance. He is the lead author of "Inside the Boardroom: How Boards Really Work and the Coming Revolution in Corporate Governance." A lawyer in Ontario Canada and Certified Management Consultant, Richard holds a PhD from the Schulich School of Business, an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, and an LLM from the Osgoode Hall Law School. He regularly advises NYSE, TSX and Nonprofit boards.
Don Reavis is a veteran Texas banker with over thirty years of bank management experience. He has served as either an outside director or management director of five commercial banks. He is currently the President/CEO of bank consulting firm Silverstone Consultants which provides consulting services of various kinds to community banks and their boards of directors in and around Texas. Don is the creator of the Silverstone Loan Approval Process and the author of the widely read banking blog, Post Mortem.
Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance is supported by its members, sponsors, and institutional advisors. Sponsors are composed primarily of corporate and institutional advisors are drawn from organizations closely related to corporate America.
Sponsors for IECG's outreach to professional service providers who assist corporate directors, senior management and institutional investors with timely advice in their specific areas of expertise. This relationship helps ensure that IECG is at the forefront of important developments throughout the entire spectrum of services affecting corporate governance.
David J. Kohl, Senior Vice President & Principal.
Roach Howard Smith & Barton
Skip Moore-Managing Partner, Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Mark Sinclair, Partner
Whitley Penn
Glen J. Hettinger Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Bryn Sappington, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Glenn Hunter, Executive Director
Corporate sponsors provide important benefits because their representatives to IECG typically have strong ties to corporate directors, senior management, and institutional investors. They assist IECG in identifying and recruiting speakers and panelists, provide guidance on the effectiveness of planned programs and research, and suggest new activities for IECG.
Robert A. Luettgen, Manager, Office of the Secretary
Alan Halliburton, Chairman and CEO Geralyn DeBusk, President
Todd Bluedorn, Chairman & CEO
Lennox International
Dennis Miller, SVP & Controller Officer
Joseph F. Hubach, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
Texas Instruments
Institutional advisers provide IECG guidance in the national/global arena of corporate governance. This group alerts IECG to impending changes and events broadly affecting corporate governance that should be incorporated into research and programs. Institutional advisers also work with strategic partners and corporate sponsors by providing another dimension of research and program review. In addition, institutional advisers provide speakers and access to other groups that can assist IECG in achieving its mission.
Kevin T. Six , Deloitte Tax LLP Partner
Mark Smith, Vice President
Center For American And International Law
Michael Cangemi, President and CEO William H. Baxley, Vice President Finance and Treasurer; The Freeman Companies. Paul Mason Executive Vice President and CFO, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.
Frederick E. (Shad) Rowe, President and Trustee, Investors for Director Accountability
Investors For Director Accountability
Steve Valenta, Senior Managing Director
Hala Elsherbini, Vice President Halliburton Investor Relations
Angelina Kwan
Chief Executive Officer at Stratford Finance Limited
Ann Rhoades
PRES at People Ink, Director at Jet Blue Airways
Baruch Lev
PhD, Professor of Accounting and Finance at New York University Stern School of Business
Bill Quinn
Executive Chairman,
American Beacon Advisors
Billie Ida Williamson
EFH Director & Audit Committee Chair, Retired Partner & Americas Inclusiveness Officer-EY
Bruce Freed
President and Founder, Center for Political Accountability
Cynthia Pharr
PR/Marketing Executive, Corporate Board Member, Co-Founder Texas Women Ventures
Daniel Burrus
Technology Forecaster, CEO of Burrus Research
David Westberry
Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry International-Dallas
Dr. David Daniel
President, The University of Texas at Dallas
Edward W. "Rusty" Rose III
President & Owner, Cardinal Investment Company
Francis H. Byrd
CEO Byrd Governance Advisory
Frederick E. "Shad"
Rowe Jr.
President, Rowe and Company, Executive committee member of Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Jim Fontaine
Director for Vedero Software, Inc. & North Texas Angel Network
Jim Wetherbe
Texas Tech University Professor of MIS Former Best Buy Director
Lisa Croley
Senior Consultant, Meridian Compensation Partners
Marc Hodak
Managing Partner, Hodak Value Advisors
Marianne Jennings
Arizona State University
Melendy Lovett
CAO Trinity Industries, Inc., Director at Trinity Industries
Michael Garver Oxley
Member of Government Policy group at BakerHostetler
Philip L. Asmundson
-communications Sector & Managing Partner, TMT, Deloitte
Raj Sisodia
Co-Author, "Conscious Capitalism" w/John Mackey of Whole Foods
Renee Hornbaker
Director, Eastman Chemical CFO, Stream Energy
Retired General Harry D. Raduege Jr.
Chairman, Center for Network Innovation at Deloitte
Rhys Best
Director, Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., Austin Industries, Inc., Commercial Metals Company & Crosstex Energy CP LLC
Richard Bowen
Former Business Chief Underwriter for the Consumer Lending Group of Citigroup
Richard J. W. Howard
Managing Director at Hayman Capital Management covering Global Markets
Richard Leblanc
Research Fellow and Advisory Board Member at Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance, University of Texas at Dallas
Sam Coats
Vice Chair, Board of Directors at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Sandra Beach Lin
Director, American Electric Power
Stephen F. Schuckenbrock
CEO at Crossmark, Director at Accretive Health
Stephen Moore
Editorial board member and senior economics writer, The Wall Street Journal
Steve Bartlett
Senior Advisor, Treliant, Former CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable
Terry Brock
CEO Achievement Systems, Consultant to Skype
Terry Jones
Founder and former CEO of Travelocity.com, Chairman of Kayak.com and CIO of Sabre, Inc. Author of "On Innovation"
Terry Schpok
Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Todd Bluedorn
Chairman & CEO, Lennox International
Tom Ridge
The Honorable Tom Ridge, President /CEO, Ridge Global
Tony Alessandra
PhD, CSP, CPAE, President Online Assessments
Tony LeVecchio
Director, ViewPoint Bank
William F. Ezzell CPA
National Managing Partner, Legislative Relations,
Charles Cooper
Texas Bank Commissioner
William Chittenden
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at Texas State University, Associate Professor of Finance at Texas State University
John Fleming
Law office of John Fleming
James R Rickards
Author of New York Times best seller, The Death of Money
Reatha King
Chairman, NACD


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By RICHARD SHAWEmery County Progress publisher
After closing four schools and constructing one building in the last 20 years, Carbon dstrict is facing a problem the board of education did not expect -growth.
For two decades, the enrollment in schools in the county has been dropping. And with facilities growing older and less used, the district has been shutting down buildings.
First to go was the Reeves School, then Durrant Elementary. Then the district closed the middle school in Price and finally East Carbon High.
Last year, the district built the Bruin Point Elementary School to replace Petersen, which has now been awarded to Sunnyside city for use as a community center.
The district has had an open enrollment policy; one where parents could transport children to any school. With Price being where many parents work, Castle Heights and Creekview Elementary have gained students continually from other schools around the county.
But according to Patsy Bueno, the district's superintendent, the policy has been halted because the Price elementary schools are bulging at the seams.
"Neither of these schools will have any more room for new students next school year," Bueno told the Carbon County Board of Education during the panel's regular meeting on Jan. 9. "Our options on what we can do are running out and some decisions will have to be made."
The growth in the two school buildings has been impacted by the influx of students being enrolled from the Helper and Wellington area and the fact that the district's enrollment has begun to grow again, after years of being in the doldrums.
In the 2006-07 school year the student enrollment in the district grew by 100 and according to district officials it has taken that same jump again this year.
Bueno presented four options to the board about what can be done to alleviate the problem. First the schools could use split classes (mixed grades) combining one grade that has fewer kids in a room with a grade that has more kids.
Second the district could accept the fact that the schools in question will just have to have large classes (in some cases over 30 kids per room).
A third option is to lease some portable classrooms which would run in the vicinity of $30,000 for the first year and a little over half of that for each year thereafter the units remain on the school grounds.
Finally the district could redefine the boundaries of the Price schools, possibly sending students to Wellington Elementary and Sally Mauro in Helper.
Wellington and Sally Mauro have idle classrooms and the two schools are not operating at capacity.
Presently, Castle Heights Elementary has 428 students from within the school's boundaries in its building.
Castle Heights also houses 84 students from outside the area.
Wellington contributes the most at 36 students. In total, Castle Heights has 512 students.
Creekview Elementary has 52 students from Wellington along with some from other areas.
Creekview has 374 students from within the school's boundaries.
Creekview has a total of 473 students.
As the board discussed the issue, the members brought up the fact that if all Wellington students went to the school within designated boundaries, much of the problem would be solved.
Wellington Elementary would have the room to accommodate them.
But the superintendent said that, once students are placed in a school through the open enrollment policy, it becomes their school.
"They would be grandfathered in no matter what we do," said the superintendent. "Those who attend either Creekview or Castle Heights consider those two schools to be their schools."
The board of education said the members would begin to look at the options presented.
The members indicated that they would also entertain any new solutions they could find to the situation at a future board meeting.

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The sun rises behind the Empire State Building in New York on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. New York City moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways Thursday, three days after a superstorm, but neighboring New Jersey was stunned by miles of coastal devastation and the news of thousands of people in one city still stranded by increasingly fetid flood waters. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
A customer browses food piled into shopping carts on Brighton Beach Avenue, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. People in the coastal corridor battered by superstorm Sandy took the first cautious steps Wednesday to reclaim routines upended by the disaster, even as rescuers combed neighborhoods strewn with debris and scarred by floods and fir (AP Photo/ John Minchillo)
People line up to fill gas containers at the New Jersey Turnpike's Thomas A. Edison service area Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, near Woodbridge, N.J. After Monday's storm surge from Sandy, many gas stations in the region are without power and those that are open have very long lines. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
In a photo made through a chain-link fence, traffic is gridlocked on the Long Island Expressway into Manhattan near the turn off for the Queensboro Bridge, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in the Queens borough of New York. New York's subway system rumbled partially back to life Thursday, though the morning commute was plagued by long delays and massive gridlock on the main highways and bridges leading into the city. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
A local resident charges his cell phones from a generator connected to a 14th street market in the still powerless Chelsea section of Manhattan, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
President Barack Obama is greeted by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie upon his arrival at Atlantic City International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Atlantic City, NJ. Obama traveled to the region to take an aerial tour of the Atlantic Coast in New Jersey in areas damaged by superstorm Sandy, (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Crews from as far away as Missouri and Illinois gather early Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in a parking lot used as a staging area at the Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrence Township, N.J. Utility crews continue to work on restoring power to the area after Monday's storm surge from superstorm Sandy that left businesses and residents without power. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Commuters fill the pedestrian approach to the Queensboro Bridge as they make their way towards Manhattan during the morning rush, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Raymond Simpson, Jr., front, with Atlantic City's Department of Public Works, looks out over debris from superstorm Sandy in Atlantic City, N.J., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. Sandy, the storm that made landfall Monday, caused multiple fatalities, halted mass transit and cut power to more than 6 million homes and businesses. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Commuters wait in a line to board buses into Manhattan in front of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. The line stretched twice around the arena and commuters reported wait times of one to three hours to get on a bus. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Men dispose of shopping carts full of food damaged by Storm Sandy at the Fairway supermarket in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The food was contaminated by flood waters that rose to approximately four feet in the store during the storm. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Customers shop inside a convenience store open on First Avenue and East 16th Street in New York, Wednesday evening Oct. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)
Tom Duffy reacts while searching for keepsakes in the remains of his home of 23 years, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in New York. Duffy's home was damaged by a fire during superstorm Sandy. Sandy, the storm that made landfall Monday, caused multiple fatalities, halted mass transit and cut power to more than 6 million homes and businesses. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
People survey damage to beachfront houses in Long Beach Island, N.J., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. New Jersey received the brunt of superstorm Sandy, which made landfall in the state and killed six people. More than 2 million customers were without power as of Wednesday afternoon, down from a peak of 2.7 million. (AP Photo/Philadelphia Inquirer, Ed Hille) PHIX OUT; TV OUT; MAGS OUT; NEWARK OUT
A boat tossed into a neighborhood in the wake of superstorm Sandy on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Cedar Bonnet Island, N.J. Power is still out and residents who evacuated the island are still not being allowed back in. Sandy is considered responsible for at least six deaths across the state of New Jersey in addition to power outages. (AP Photo/Robert Ray)
This aerial photo of Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, shows the New York skyline and harbor. The vast destruction wreaked by the storm surge in New York could have been prevented with a sea barrier of the type that protects major cities in Europe, some scientists and engineers say. The multibillion-dollar price tag of such a project has been a hindrance, but may appear more palatable after the damage from Superstorm Sandy has been tallied. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
President Barack Obama, left, embraces Donna Vanzant, right, during a tour of a neighborhood effected by superstorm Sandy, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 in Brigantine, N.J. Vanzant is a owner of North Point Marina, which was damaged by the storm. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Passengers exit a downtown-bound, west side subway train in New York's Times Square, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. New York City moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways Thursday, three days after a superstorm, but neighboring New Jersey was stunned by miles of coastal devastation and the news of thousands of people in one city still stranded by increasingly fetid flood waters. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
This aerial satellite image made on Sept. 20, 2010, from Google Earth, shows Mantoloking, N.J. New Jersey got the brunt of superstorm Sandy, which made landfall in the state Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, leaving sections of the Jersey shore, including Mantoloking, with a badly eroded shore, ruined beachfront homes, flooded streets and damaged utilities. (AP Photo/Google Earth)


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Dallas wrote:I seem to irritate the hell out of people here, in meetings, or just walking down the street
Ahem...Let me say "Amen" to that!
Are you being a bully again, Dallas?
I think "irritating" is probably an understatement. But here's the thing with me (of course it's all about me - who else?), when I see you being irritating, that means I recognize the same "quality" in me. And when it comes to irritation, I can be irritating walking backwards in a snowstorm! I have many creative ways of being irritating. In fact, I can be irritating and not even know it. Just ask the Cuyahoga County Sherriff's Department - I almost got shot for being irritating - and that was while SOBER! But here is the terrible part, sometimes I deliberately become an irritation. Wait a minute - I think I just found another character defect!
Of course I don't mean to be that way, which is also probably the case with Dallas. Or if I'm being mean on purpose, which I haven't forgot how to do, I sure hope someone calls me on it. Sometimes my "sense of humor" can also be pretty dry, and I've known folks to get pretty upset when I'm trying to poke fun, or trying to get a person to laugh at themselves. I can also be sarcastic which some folks don't quite understand either.
Then I've told many of my ex-girlfriends that I never turned in my smart@ss license. That REALLY doesn't go over too well. It's probably why I have ex-girlfriends, maybe? Oh and don't get to whining! I'll jump on a whiner like a stink-bug on a turd. Like I always say "It's better to give a resentment than to get one."
So RD1angel, just use that "Rule 62" in dealing with irratating people (like me and Dallas ). That is one of the less talked about "spiritual principles" that works fairly well at getting an alcoholic "out of himself", but not always. We're all on the same lifeboat here, and in the rooms. And the BIGGER bottom line is this: all of us have WAY MORE in common than not. I try to never forget that.
By the way, back to the "History" thing, Dallas scored a home run by mentioning another little known fact. Emmett Fox wrote a book called "Sermon on the Mount" which is a "metaphysical" talk about the words of Jesus (spiritual instead of "religious"). It's been talked about up here in Cleveland and Akron, that a lot of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" is based on the writings of Emmett Fox. I picked up "Sermon on the Mount", and sure enough it was published in 1934, before the "Big Book". It is a GREAT book that really helped me with spiritual growth.
Also, no one has menioned this, but up in Cleveland and Akron, Sister Mary Ignatia is considered one of the original founders of AA. She was a non-alcoholic nun that worked in the hospital where Bill met Dr. Bob, which is today called Akron General, but it used to be called St. Thomas Hospital.
Sister Ignatia insisted on treating alcoholics as more than just "mental patients", and she felt so strongly about this that St Thomas wasn't comfortable with the idea, so they transferred her to Cleveland at St. Vincent's Charity Hospital. She was behind the AA movement and actually started "Roasary Hall" which is the detox center at St. Vincent where Dr. Bob and Bill W. spent a lot of time helping out - it's still there today. I have a good friend that is a counselor there, and I just paid a little visit there with a "friend" that I've talked about who wanted to detox.
Sister Ignatia INSISTED that the detox unit have a 24/7 coffee shop open to any alcoholic that was getting treated at Rosary Hall, and she actually threatened the "benefactor" who donated major funding to include the coffee sho "or else". She gained a lot of respect from Bill and Dr. Bob. Up in this region, you will see pictures of Dr. Bob and Bill AND Sister Ignatia hung up at meetings in both Cleveland and Akron. She is known as "The Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous". There is a book about her you can get on Amazon or any other bookstore. I bought it for my mom on her last birthday because mom (81 years-old) is still open minded and is eager to learn more about us drunks PLUS she is Catholic and was thrilled when I told her about the sister. She read it in 3 or 4 days!
So all of us can't forget the "non-alcohoics" that have also gave a great contribution to our "movement" as they called it.
Up here, the name Alcoholics Anonymous was given to the first ever "AA" meeting called an AA meeting which is still running. It was started by a fellow named Clarence Snyder whose sponsor was Dr. Bob. Clarence "convinced" Dr. Bob to break away from Oxford, so the meeting in Cleveland was the first AA meeting to be called an "AA meeting". That was followed by Dr. Bob's home group in Akron which is called the "Kinf School AA group" - so it was actually the second "AA meeting" to be called "AA".
I'd like to invite anyone who comes this way a warm place to stay and relax. My "running buddy" Mike and me would be honored to take you to some of the "good old" meetings that we go to, Like "Silver Lake", and "Borten" (which is Clarence Snyders group - I actually "washed dishes" there just Monday - they are china cups with gormet coffee). Mike and me also go to "Founders Day" every year and have a blast. Except this year that knucklehead left my girl (now an "ex"-girl) and me stranded at the campus - I left my phone in his car, and him and another buddy tried "calling" us, but we couldn't connect because they called before they got to the car. We also keep threatening to get to King School, but our work schedules cramp us out on Wednesdays.
So if you're planning to come to the "cradle" and "birthplace" of AA, give me a PM, and we can give you the tour and a place to stay - no charge of course. I just closed on a BIG house, so I have space and Mike has at least a couple extra rooms.
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As lead guitarist of the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics, and the songs that roused the world. A true and towering original, he has always walked his own path, spoken his mind, and done things his own way.
Now at last, Richards pauses to tell his story in the most anticipated autobiography in decades. And what a story! Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records in a coldwater flat with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones, building a sound and a band out of music they loved. Finding fame and success as a bad-boy band, only to find themselves challenged by authorities everywhere. Dropping his guitar's sixth string to create a new sound that allowed him to create immortal riffs like those in "Honky Tonk Woman" and "Jumpin' Jack Flash". Falling in love with Anita Pallenberg, Brian Jones's girlfriend. Arrested and imprisoned for drug possession. Tax exile in France and recording Exile on Main Street. Ever-increasing fame, isolation, and addiction, making life an ever faster frenzy. Through it all, Richards remained devoted to the music of the band, until even that was challenged by Mick Jagger's attempt at a solo career, leading to a decade of conflicts and ultimately the biggest reunion tour in history.
In a voice that is uniquely and unmistakably him - part growl, part laugh - Keith Richards brings us the truest rock-and-roll life of our times, unfettered and fearless and true.
Read by Johnny Depp with Joe Hurley and featuring Keith Richards.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.
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"[A] high-def, high-velocity portrait of the era when rock 'n' roll came of age, a raw report from deep inside the counterculture maelstrom of how that music swept like a tsunami over Britain and the United States....Mr. Richards has found a way to channel to the reader his own avidity, his own deep soul hunger for music and to make us feel the connections that bind one generation of musicians to another. Along the way he even manages to communicate something of that magic, electromagnetic experience of playing on stage with his mates, be it in a little club or a huge stadium." (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times)
"[A] slurry romp through the life of a man who knew every pleasure, denied himself nothing, and never paid the price." (David Remnick, The New Yorker)
"A vivid self-portrait and, of the Stones and their musical era, a grand group portrait....spellbinding storytelling." (Richard Corliss, Time)
"Ins and outs"
To be put off by Johnny Depp's great intro or disappointed by Joe Hurley's almost perfect rendition of Keith Richard's voice is quite simply a linear reaction to a sea-full of Keith's unfiltered and lively experiences through the backdrop of the Rolling Stone's birth and growth.These guys lived and breathed that music which shaped our lives everyday during that period of time we were growing up.
If you were born between 1945 and 1955, then you will want to listen to this book so that you can come to terms with the tapestry of your life where all this music still exits and comes back as you hear Keith Richards explain where, when, and more importantly, WHY he created all those great songs.
Here's what you do : As you listen to the book,and begin the journey, every time a new song is mentioned, stop the book, go over to Youtube and listen to it done live by the Stones, then come back to the book. It will parallel your life and peg where you were at the time. Lots of fun and if music has always played an important part of your life, Keith's and Mick's songs will be inextricable adhered to the inside of your skull. It's in the total sum of who we are, right?
This book is a candid view into what propelled the greatest rock and roll band through the 60's, the 70's and some of the 80's and how the Rolling Stones are in part, responsible for the voice of rebellion, the cause for change and defined the freedom that we all yearned for or experienced during those tumultuous times. Maybe it's just me, or maybe it's because I've been a blues guitarist since 1960, but I would not want to imagine a world without this music in it. I mean, who wants to live without rock and roll, man?
This is not a book, this is a rock and roll history lesson.
If every time you hear "Satisfaction" you get that tingle inside of you that puts you back to that night, that party, that girl or guy, that vacation, that point that was DEFINED by this song, you're gonna want to listen to this book.
"Amazing Storytelling!"
I originally planned to buy the hardcover the moment it hit stores - I'm a huge Stones fan. But I am really glad I heard about the audiobook, because Keith's storytelling really lends itself to the listenting experience. I'm only 4 hours in, but Johnny Depp's performance is pitch-perfect. He's never over the top - you feel like he really "gets" Keith in ways most people wouldn't. I also took a listen to Keith's part at the end and could really hear how passionate he is about telling his story - what an amazing life.
I'm absolutely certain I'll buy the hardcover to make my library complete, but I'm so glad I took the chance to hear it first. I think the amazing tales are going to stick with me a long time - what a privilege it is to get to hear the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories told by the one who really lived it. The bonus PDF of pictures is great as well - you feel like you're getting a peek into Keith's personal photo album.
"They are both geniuses, and I need a drink."
Richards. Depp. One Credit. Over 20-hours of time well spent. One of the best audiobook experiences I've ever had.
I have downloaded over 50 audiobooks here on audible.com and this book is the best hands down!! What an amazing life Mr. Richards has led. He pulls no punches here, spills his guts! I couldn't stop listening. Any fan of music will love this book.
The guy who wrote the review here saying the book is ruined by an American narrator has no idea what he's talking about. Half of the book is narrated by Joe Hurley who sounds just like Keith with a thick English accent and the rest is done superbly by the one and only Johnny Depp. This guy didn't even listen to the book I bet.
This book rules!! 5 stars!!!
"So glad I stayed with this book"
I absolutely loved this book, and was sad to say goodbye to Keith. He reveals himself, despite all the flaws, to be a really nice man, very generous with praise for fellow musicians and others who populated his life along the way. Their is no doubt that it is his voice we hear, no matter who is narrating (though I do admit that the change of narrators did detract somewhat from my enjoyment.) In the first few hours, the amount of technical detail about music and guitar playing was hard to slog through for a non-musician, but it made me appreciate how skilled and knowledgeable he is - not just a good guitar player. Nice job, Keith. Live long and prosper.
"Listen for yourself and see if Keef bashes Mick"
I've read 2 psuedo reviews from reviewers who obviously didn't read the book and assumed Keef bashes Mick throughout. Quite the contrary, Keef is honest about Mick's shortcomings but respects and honors his Glimmer Twin as having cared for him like a brother and tended to the band business when he could not himself. Read the book yourself and be your own judge.
Curious though, why Depp reads the first few chapters of the book then is replaced by the British voiceover of Joe Hurley? Freaked me out, the change in narrator voice. Anyone know the answer?
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Keith is alot funnier than I expected. His humor is very dry and the story very detailed.
I really enjoyed the story of Keith Richards life and musical career and loved his history of music and all the musicians that were influential during his career (great history!) but found the narration disturbing. I view the narrators of audio books as stars in bringing a story together. The switching of roles between Johnny Depp, Joe Hurley and Keith made some sections a bit disoriented. I would rate the story high but the narration could have been better.
"What a Life"
I am well into Chapter 5 of part 3 and I'm amazed. What a life. How has he lived long enough to tell this story? With his love of making music, he has overcome self-debasement and simply had to survive to tell all of this. There is candor and risk and success and error. His addictions and the tragedy of Gram Parson's are intertwined and troubling. He is accused of misogyny, but I don't hear him promising more than he gave and I'm not certain he treated anyone worse than himself. I'm glad he told it as it was instead of some tidy, self-reverential, cleaner version. Oh, and he could care less about redemption, he's been too busy living.
I was jarred and confused when the narration went from Depp to Hurley. Both are excellent, but I don't like the inconsistency of voice and if I could choose between the two, I'd choose Hurley's narration. Hurley has the growl and the grittyness and the laugh and the accent just right.
This is a book to be listened to, a tale told brilliantly in the large smoky living room of an old, musty faded-glory house, perhaps in France. Keith, thanks for letting me sit on the floor as you shared your life so far with all its wonders and warts.
"Masterfully Told Life"
When one listens to K.R. speak in an interview, he will occasionally come off as uninterested in the questions he's asked and responds with a 'you had to be there, baby' attitude that lets you know his answer won't even scrape the iceberg of the real story.This book, 24 hours long, leaves you begging for more. It was brilliantly written and conceived and gives fans insight into one of the most under appreciated rockers of all time.
Ok...I'm going to say it....the LOWPOINT of the book is Johnny Depp's couple of chapters before Joe Hurley takes over. Depp is so far out of his element that I'm almost embarrassed for him, and I'm a real Depp fan! Joe Hurley might be guilty of trying to read the body of the book in a fake K.R. accent and style, but when K.R. himself reads the final chapter, you realize how spot on Hurley was in his depiction.
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If you're wondering how to incorporate your bright bag into your wardrobe, simply look to the spring runways for guidance, where you'll find inspiration galore! While there are loads of well-executed examples, our go-to reference is definitely Fendi's S/S 11 show, as it offers a strong and comprehensive education in how to wear these vivid accessories. While some readers will love the bolder looks Karl Lagerfeld designed--like a peach skirt paired with an orange blouse and a red and violet striped bag--even the quieter ensembles are interesting. For example, one easy way to delve into this trend is to wear a black and white print dress, like the Silk Lantern Sleeve Drawstring Dress ($1880) shown above, accented with a cherry red bag, like the Patent Calfskin Logo Clutch ($1087). The resulting outfit is accessible and fashionable--a very fine combo, indeed!
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If you haven't checked out Zara's rainbow selection of bags lately, we suggest doing so immediately. There's a gorgeous assortment in a slew of vivid colors in stock now, including this bold, boxy shopper. Available in the terrific tangerine hue shown above, as well as a stunning jade green, the leather tote is simple, chic, and reminds us a bit of the Celine Cabas shoppers, albeit at a fraction of the price!
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While we're not focusing on handbag silhouettes in this Go Buy Now, we'd be remiss if we didn't point out that the boxy, petite, long-strap flap bag is definitely having a moment right now. As such, we're delighted to share the news that DKNY is currently offering a fabulous interpretation of this style in a slew of bright colors. Topping our list is the Croc Leather Shoulder Bag in a zippy lemon-yellow hue, as it will punch up your go-to neutrals perfectly. If you love the shape, but aren't sure about the color, be sure to check out the brand's Crocodile-Effect Leather Bag ($195) in Cherry and the French Grain Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap ($195) in Cherry, both of whch are also beyond darling.
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We couldn't possibly do a Go Buy Now story about Bright Bags and not show the coolest clutch on the market, hence our inclusion of the Proenza Schouler PS1 Pouchette. Its now iconic double-strap style might not be brand new, but the incredible leaf green leather is definitely fresh and decidedly fabulous. You could wear this bag with just about anything--it looks equally amazing with everything from denim to a darling print frock to a sophisticated, minimalist ensemble--which is why we think it's worth the investment. If you don't want to spend quite so much money, you could always go for one of Proenza Schouler's smaller leather accessories--like the PS 1 Wallet ($165) or the brand-new PS 1 Continental Wallet ($585)--or you might like Zara's XL Fashion Clutch ($109), which is also quite cute.
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"Set in Stone": A Look at Martin Luther King's Message
While it has been over four decades since the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his message and views remain critically relevant today.
With the recent unveiling of his monument in Washington D.C., I thought it fitting to reflect on his teachings and consider the implications for leadership in today's context.
Lately, the buzz surrounding the new monument has focused on the controversy over its look and the paraphrasing of King's words. The purpose of the tribute, however, is mainly honor; a reflection on King's significance to our society and, ultimately, educating those who did not experience him directly.
King's message speaks of peace, love, justice, righteousness, accountability, and humility. His message was revolutionary and zeroed in on issues that we—as a nation and as human beings—needed to make real progress on.
Despite King's influence, significant challenges, complexities, and contradictions remain in our everyday world indicating that we are still short of Dr. King's dream.
One of these challenges can be seen in the controversy around a paraphrased quotation on the monument. The "set in stone" statement reads: "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness."
Supporter and long time friend of Martin Luther King, poet Maya Angelou, has publically stated her belief that this quote is an inadequate representation of King and of his message.
The quote etched on the monument was taken out of proper context. It came from one of King's 1968 sermons, which was given months before his assassination, where the civil rights leader expressed his wishes for his eulogy: "If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness."
The architect for the memorial, according to several news sources, has responded by refusing to change the inscription to reflect Dr. King's actual words claiming that there is not enough room on the monument for the exact quote. We can certainly choose to focus on the positive and embrace the success of creating the memorial; however, it is a bit disturbing to think that we might have rewritten history and misrepresented an essential point.
How can a monument that represents a man who said so many profound things contain a paraphrased statement that changes his intended meaning? How did it come to be that the paraphrasing of an architect who set out to honor King misrepresent King's legacy? It may be a minor point in the grand scheme of the memorial, but is it not an important one?
The paraphrasing of King's quote miscontrues the message he gives future generations. King's message, after all, wasn't intended from the "I" perspective—that heroic, traditional leadership role. King's teaching concerned shared or relational leadership and the empowerment that grows from it.
From this perspective, Dr. King's leadership and his message of peace, love, justice, righteousness, accountability, and humility reminds us that voice matters; relationships matter; accountability matters; interdependence matters; and system dynamics matters. Modifying his words modifies his true message.
How can we rethink our leadership roles using Dr. King's message? How might we as leaders create environments where voice and relationships matter? How can we invite more accountability and illuminate the interdependence and systemic nature of our existence? How might King's message of 50 years ago enable us to lead more successful social change efforts today?
Let's use the quote controversy to focus, once again, on Dr. King's fundamental message and help generate greater appreciation for and attention to our relationships. This thinking will serve as a means for advancing the change we want to see in the world.
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Funds made available under section 6991m (2)(D) of this title from the Trust Fund may be used to conduct inspections, issue orders, or bring actions under this subchapter—
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Fabric Types - What are the Differences?
Fabric types can be confusing, but at Eastbay, we break them down to make your online shopping a breeze!
Jersey. Knit. Heathered. Piqué. You've probably seen these words before, but what do they mean? As you might have guessed, they have to do with clothing, but what you may not know, is that the fabric or fabric technique chosen for a piece of clothing is often the contributing factor to its mass appeal and price. Why? We'll tell you why!
Jersey fabric comes from a blend of cotton and synthetic materials. At Eastbay, that blend is usually cotton/polyester and it can most often be found in t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts. In t-shirts, the result is a super-soft, lightweight fabric that is flexible, stretchy and very comfortable against the skin. In hoodies and sweatshirts, the result is a super-soft fabric that is flexible, stretchy and insulating. Most jersey fabric feels buttery soft to the touch, making it a popular choice for the layer worn closest to the body.
When considering the benefits of a knit fabric, it's important to know that the term "knit" is general; it refers to the technique that's used to make clothing and is not specific to any one type of fabric. Knit fabrics can be made from cotton, polyester or a number of other fabrics. Knit fabrics, as opposed to woven fabrics, are more elastic and can stretch quite a bit without losing their original form. The elasticity of knit fabrics helps them resist wrinkles better, which means they are low maintenance and great for quick wash and wear.
Heathered fabric is made from different colored yarns or fibers that are blended together to create a muted shade or a varied color effect. The resulting garment will have flecks of color throughout that give the item a textured look. For example, black and white may be blended together to create a heathered grey. Heathered fabric typically contains two to three fibers within its makeup.
The term "piqué" refers to the raised weaving style that's normally used to create cotton polos. Piqué fabric holds more starch than plain fabric, producing a stiffer shirt for a premium, sophisticated look.
Organic clothing is made of all-natural, non-synthetic materials like cotton, wool, silk and hemp, which means the fibers are not processed with toxic chemicals and do not contain any dyes or synthetic materials. This makes them extremely beneficial for our environment. At Eastbay, organic cotton is the most popular type of organic fabric.
Looking to go green? Recycled fabrics may be for you. They're made from post-consumer PET containers, which are used plastic bottles. To be made into fabric, the bottles are cleaned, chopped, melted and then extruded into fibers. Plastic-derived fabrics have superior insulating properties, which make them not only earth-friendly, but warm and comfortable, too.
French terry fabric is a lightweight variation of terry, the fabric used to make bath and swimming towels. The looped weaving on towels and washcloths are an important part of their fabric makeup when it comes to being absorbent and keeping the body warm. On the other hand, clothes made from French terry only have the looped construction on one side - the side we wear against our bodies. This construction creates garments that are cozy, absorbent and stretchy, making it perfect for warm-weather clothing like light sweat suits, hoodies and yoga pants. French terry is usually woven from cotton fibers, but synthetic and blended materials can also be used.
Mesh fabric is easily identifiable by its net-like appearance and open-hole construction. It is made from synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon and polypropylene. At Eastbay, mesh is found the most in jerseys, shorts and the linings of performance wear due to its light weight and breathability, which makes it perfect for indoor workouts or outdoor summer wear.
The burnout effect is mostly seen on t-shirts and sweatshirts. It is achieved by applying a chemical, like sulfuric acid, to fabric during the printing process in place of a color. The acid is usually mixed into a colorless print paste and then applied to the fabric in a way that will create a specific pattern. The acid then eats away at the fabric, thinning out the fibers in the first layer and creating a contrasting light and dark look. The result is a thin, t-shirt-like fabric that offers a vintage look and feel.
Like knit, the term "twill"- simply refers to how the fibers are woven together. Twill fabric can be made from cotton, cotton/polyester blends and even denim. All of these fabrics are diagonally woven, usually at a 45 degree angle. This creates visible ribs and grooves, and when used with cotton fibers, it can even produce a shimmery effect. This weave creates extremely durable fabrics, which means clothes made from twills will be durable and long lasting.
The distinct V-pattern of this twill weave creates repeating chevrons that mimic the skeletal structure of the herring, giving herringbone fabric its name. Herringbone construction is highly durable and usually made with wool, so it is seen most often on suits and coats. You might also see this term used to describe the tread pattern on the outsoles of shoes, as it provides excellent traction on a variety of surfaces.
Looking for durability? Ripstop may be for you! Ripstop fabric is used in sportswear and outerwear often because it is lightweight and both water- and wind-resistant. The material is constructed from double yarns woven in a box pattern, which makes the fabric extremely durable and resistant to tearing without adding any extra weight.
Think soft. Tricot fabric is formed when adjacent parallel threads are looped around each other. These threads can be any number of synthetic materials, like nylon, polyester or acetate, and the end product is a very soft, silky material. Tricot is mostly used for slips and nightgowns. At Eastbay, however, polyester tricot is used to create track jackets and pants that are intended to keep you extra comfortable.
If you need a fabric that is lightweight and stretchy, then anything made from spandex is going to be a great choice. Most foundation garments and compression gear is made from spandex, because it is able to stretch to the shape of the wearer's body while remaining breathable, so you stay cool and comfortable through any workout. Spandex is made from any number of synthetic materials, like nylon or polyester. Sometimes it can also contain a small amount of rubber or latex, so make sure to read garment tags to avoid any possible allergic reactions.
Now considered a fashion choice, slub yarn actually began as a defect in the spinning process of natural and synthetic fibers. The look is created when a section of yarn turns out fuller than it is supposed to be, making the material softer, slightly less durable and leaving a visible mark on the fabric. When created purposefully, the fuller lumps in the fabric create an alternating pattern and leave the garment extremely soft to the touch, for a relaxed, cozy feel.
Now that you have the knowledge you need to know which fabrics are right for your body and your lifestyle, you can feel more confident in your online shopping experience by choosing the clothing that's best for you. Happy shopping!


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5 U.S. Code § 2303 - Prohibited personnel practices in the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(a) Any employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action, shall not, with respect to such authority, take or fail to take a personnel action with respect to any employee of the Bureau as a reprisal for a disclosure of information by the employee to the Attorney General (or an employee designated by the Attorney General for such purpose) which the employee or applicant reasonably believes evidences—
(2) mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.
For the purpose of this subsection, "personnel action" means any action described in clauses (i) through (x) of section 2302 (a)(2)(A) of this title with respect to an employee in, or applicant for, a position in the Bureau (other than a position of a confidential, policy-determining, policymaking, or policy-advocating character).
(b) The Attorney General shall prescribe regulations to ensure that such a personnel action shall not be taken against an employee of the Bureau as a reprisal for any disclosure of information described in subsection (a) of this section.
Source(Added Pub. L. 95–454, title I, § 101(a),Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1117; amended Pub. L. 101–12, § 9(a)(1),Apr. 10, 1989, 103 Stat. 34.)
1989—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–12substituted "applicable provisions of sections 1214 and 1221" for "the provisions of section 1206".
Effective Date of 1989 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–12effective 90 days following Apr. 10, 1989, see section 11 ofPub. L. 101–12, set out as a note under section 1201 of this title.
Delegation of Responsibilities Concerning FBI Employees Under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978
Memorandum for the Attorney General
By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Attorney General the functions concerning employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation vested in the President by section 101(a) of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–454), as amended by the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (Public Law 101–12), and codified at section 2303 (c) of title 5, United States Code, and direct the Attorney General to establish appropriate processes within the Department of Justice to carry out these functions. Not later than March 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall provide a report to the President stating the number of allegations of reprisal received during the preceding calendar year, the disposition of each allegation resolved during the preceding calendar year, and the number of unresolved allegations pending as of the end of the calendar year.
All of the functions vested in the President by section 2303 (c) of title 5, United States Code, and delegated to the Attorney General, may be redelegated, as appropriate, provided that such functions may not be redelegated to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Right, just returned from a metal fest called "Night of The Dead" here in Lisbon. I feel super tired right now. I'm taking a shower, hitting the sack and adding more stuff tomorrow, but just let me tell you, we've got some talent out here guys.
From 10PM to 3 AM of trash, death and power metal, here's the poster:
IMO one of the best bands we're the opening ones, Auschwitz and Nuklear Infektion. Negative Ground was the power metal one, not much excitement by the crowd but it was visible people enjoyed it, then Brute Force and Autopsya totally wasted everyone else. Being the two "starts" of the night, loved it. Mosh, crowd surf, death wall, you name it, I did it!
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