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For much of its 100 years, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has been fortunate in attracting some of the nation's top talent as its directors, scientist/curators, educators, and exhibit designers. These gifted and passionate individuals are the Museum's greatest assets, along with its large and unique collections and extraordinary physical setting.
Estate gifts can be particularly appropriate ways to create permanent named endowments in support of the Museum's core positions and programs. Such endowments constitute a lasting legacy and ensure that the Museum will continue to be able to attract the very best staff and offer critical services that make a difference.
Endowments may be named to recognize a donor who funds the endowment through an outright gift or through an estate gift. Endowments may also be named to honor or remember a loved family member, friend, or mentor. Gifts to the endowment of any size are appreciated.
How Endowments Work
Endowments are funds given by donors with the intention of providing permanent and reliable support for a designated purpose. The funds are invested as part of the Museum's aggregate endowment portfolio in such a way that income is drawn from the fund annually for the support of the designated program, while the principal is left untouched. Investment management and the calculations by which income is drawn from endowments are conservative so as to provide stable support in the face of inevitable fluctuations of financial markets and to protect the value of the endowment fund from the erosive forces of inflation.
The Museum's investments are overseen by the Board of Trustees' Investment Committee, composed of experienced investment professionals, and managed by carefully selected and supervised outside investment management firms. Endowments are the single most effective way for donors passionate about nature, science, the environment, education, and the quality of our community to leave a permanently lasting legacy.
Opportunities to Endow Key Positions:
President/CEO (endowment sought: $2.5 million):
Many of the Museum's past executives have come to Santa Barbara from leadership positions at prestigious institutions elsewhere and have played leadership roles on the national level. Luke Swetland, the current President/CEO of the Museum of Natural History, has previously served at the Autry National Center of the American West, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. He is a member of the American Alliance of Museums and serves on the board of the California Association of Museums.
Curator of Anthropology (endowment sought: $1.5 million):
Since its very beginning, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has been a leader in research on the prehistoric and historic Native cultures of our region, making the Museum into the key repository of our region's Native heritage. The curatorship of anthropology has been held by renowned scholars, among them David Banks Rogers, Phil C. Orr, and Travis Hudson. The current Curator of Anthropology, Dr. John Johnson, has gained international acclaim through his pioneering research in archaeology, ethnohistory, and the DNA history of Native peoples of southern California. Dr. Jan Timbrook, Curator of Ethnography, has established herself as a widely recognized scholar on the Native knowledge and use of plants and animals and as a superb expert on Native basketry.
Curator of Vertebrate Zoology (endowment sought: $1.5 million):
Older Santa Barbarans remember with fondness the legendary naturalist, Waldo Abbott, and the remarkable whale expert, Dr. Charles D. Woodhouse. Paul Collins, the current Curator of Vertebrate Zoology, follows in the footsteps of these great predecessors with nearly encyclopedic knowledge of local natural history. State and federal agencies, local environmental organizations, and individuals interested in nature rely on Paul's research and expertise in managing our local natural resources. Paul's depth of knowledge as a scientist is matched by his passion and skill as a teacher and communicator about science and the environment. Dr. Krista Fahy pursues important research on birds and the conservation of avian populations and is a gifted teacher as well.
Curator of Invertebrate Zoology (Endowment sought: $1.5 million)
Our Museum's great international reputation as a scientific institution is based on its vast collection of marine invertebrates and a superb staff of scientists conducting research in this field. The Museum's stature in invertebrate marine biology was advanced significantly by the renowned scientist and artist, Curator Emeritus Dr. F.G. (Eric) Hochberg. The current Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, Dr. Daniel Geiger, and his colleagues, Dr. Henry Chaney and Paul Valentich Scott, continue to enhance our knowledge of global biodiversity by discovering, describing, and publishing on dozens of new species every year.
Sea Center Director (endowment sought: $1.5 million):
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's Sea Center is a superb place for learning about our all-important marine environments. Its effectiveness is based on a combination of strengths: a stunning location above the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel, highly creative exhibit design, a passionate and skilled staff and volunteer corps, and great leadership. The center's current director, Amanda Allen, combines a degree in business with advanced training in anthropology and marine sciences and embodies the model of a committed, skillful and tireless leader.
Education Director (endowment sought: $1.5 million):
In 1932, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History was a pioneer in the country by establishing a separate Department of Education. Many older Santa Barbarans remember with deep affection "Cookie," the legendary teacher Irma Cook, whose work changed many lives. Today, the extensive programs of the Division of Education are an essential component in our region's framework for science education and continue to play a central role in the Museum's mission. These programs are ably led by Justin Canty, an experienced environmental education professional with background managing and developing various adult, school, and teen-focused programs at a variety of institutions.
Director of Library and Archives (endowment sought: $1.5 million):
The Library and Archives contain some of the Museum of Natural History's most important treasures. They include rare antique books on natural history, reference collections for nature, environment, and Native American cultures, and archives of important local naturalists. Museum Librarian Terri Sheridan's responsibilities include conservation of irreplaceable texts, care for contemporary library holdings, assisting Library and Archives users from Santa Barbara and around the country, and management of digital information resources.
Opportunities to Endow Key Programs:
Teen Education Program: Quasars to Sea Stars: (endowment sought: $1 million)
One of the Museum's most visionary, and effective, programs is the teen education program, Quasars to Sea Stars. Participating teens work in close association with Museum staff and researchers throughout their four high school years, learning the essentials of science, building personal life skills, developing leadership capabilities, and preparing for college. The program has changed many lives profoundly and is admired in the museum community around the country. The program is provided at no cost to the teens and their families. A named endowment to support the Quasars to Sea Stars program would constitute a visionary and perpetual legacy benefitting participating teens and the community as a whole.
Scholarship Fund for Science Camps: (endowment sought: undetermined)
One of the Museum's great strengths is its ability to provide hands-on, experiential education in nature and with real objects. The inquiry based learning we offer is uniquely powerful and foundational for other learning in schools. Science camps for children ages 2-10 during winter and spring breaks and during the summer have a profound effect on children's long term educational success. An endowment to fund scholarships for children from disadvantaged backgrounds will help to awaken hidden potential, prepare for success in a world of increasing technological demands, and broaden the foundation of scientific literacy throughout our community.
Exhibits That Matter: (endowment sought: undetermined)
Exhibits remain the primary means for connecting the Museum's visitors with nature and a myriad of important topics and issues in natural science and the environment. A vigorous program of changing exhibits offers our visitors diversity and excitement, allows for continuing relevance, and ensures vitality. An endowment would support both the in-house development of powerful temporary displays and enable the Museum to bring to Santa Barbara some of the very best shows developed elsewhere in the world.
Butterflies Alive!: (endowment sought: undetermined)
The live butterfly exhibit is one of our Museum's most popular attractions. The enchantment of the butterflies touches every visitor regardless of age, sex, or cultural background. Because of its magical appeal, the butterfly exhibit is also a great teaching tool—about science, the fabulously rich world of insects, and the intricate web of ecology. Landscaping needs, special staffing requirements, and the acquisition and care for live animals make Butterflies Alive! an exceptionally expensive exhibit to mount. A named fund to support these costs would ensure that the magic of this extraordinary display consistently reaches the hearts and minds of children age 1-100.
Leave No Child Inside: (endowment sought: undetermined)
Our Museum is uniquely blessed to have a campus situated not in an urban asphalt jungle but in the middle of a gorgeously beautiful natural area that includes a creek and an extensive oak woodland. The Museum is taking advantage of this great resource in "The Backyard" by conducting much of its education about nature in nature. There is no better way to kindle a passion for nature, to grow children healthy in body and soul, to stimulate an interest in science, and to make learning fun, than by engaging children in hands-on exploration outdoors. The Leave No Child Inside Endowment will support the continued maintenance and improvement of the Museum's outdoor education environments and its staffing with outstanding educators.
Existing Endowed Positions and Programs:
Schlinger Foundation Chair of Entomology ($1.6 million):
Evert I. Schlinger was passionate about nature and science. A world renowned entomologist, he was a professor of biology at the University of California, at Riverside and Berkeley. Believing ardently in the importance of museums for both research and education, Ev endowed the Schlinger Chair of Entomology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. "Museums are crucial for the future of our scientific enterprise, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is among the best in in the country," said Ev.
John and Peggy Maximus Endowment for Antique Natural History Art
($1 million):
John and Peggy were both artistically talented individuals: John, a highly respected book illustrator, and Peggy, a gifted interior designer. Wanting to share their passion for both nature and art with others, they funded the creation of a gallery dedicated to antique natural history art at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and provided for its continued support. The natural history art program makes our Museum unique and constitutes a remarkable legacy that will inspire many generations to come. The gallery mounts three exhibits every year, with each show a striking posthumous tribute to the vision and generosity of John and Peggy Maximus.
Thomas Wilson Dibblee Endowment for Earth Sciences ($1.5 million):
Tom was a great-great-grandson of Jose de la Guerra. He grew up on Rancho San Julian near Lompoc and studied geology at Stanford. He was a simple, unaffected man of limited means, but he was a giant in the field of geology. He personally walked nearly every square inch of southern California and accomplished a nearly unimaginable record of geological mapping. In 2001, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History partnered with Tom to publish his extraordinary geological maps, and Tom designated his estate for the support of the map publishing effort and to establish a chair of geology at the Museum. "The Museum means so much to me. This is the happiest day of my life," said Tom, when his friends gathered to celebrate his gift.
Howard/Berry Chair of Malacology ($1 million):
Malacology, the study of mollusks, is one of the Museum's major scientific strengths, and part of its worldwide renown. The prominence of the Museum's vast shell collection and of its scientific research staff is in part based on the support of two eminent shell collectors, Faye B. Howard and Dr. S. Stillman Berry. Howard's support of the Museum collections began in 1960 and continued until her death in 1984. Dr. Berry's collection and research spanned over 70 years, resulting in one of the greatest private collections ever compiled. Both these individuals left as bequests not only their superb private collections but also the funds to support the expansion of our Collections and Research Center and to endow a curatorial chair.
Robert Dougan Fund for Innovative Education ($1.2 million):
Robert O. Dougan was a librarian, bibliophile, and scholar of Ireland's greatest literary treasure, the Book of Kells. After an illustrious career in Scotland and Ireland, including Trinity College in Dublin, he came to California, where he took on the position of Head Librarian at the Huntington Library. Feeling deeply about the importance of education and scholarship, Dougan provided in his estate an endowment fund to the Museum of Natural History to support innovative educational programs.


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While waiting for the item to ship I found out that the art work is worth much less than I was told by the sales person. I was told 5900.00 when in fact it is worth 1750.00 as listed from the Artists Gallery. I was induced to purchase these items by the over-priced appraisal which was in fact not performed by a disinterested 3rd party as I was lead to believe. This transaction is especially egregious in light of the fact that I paid extra money at time of purchase for this fraudulent appraisal. As for this appraisal, I was told that the artwork was appraisal by a third party certified art appraiser. The appraisal of this art work was represented as being from a certified appraiser, when in fact they are from the owner of the gallery, Albert Scaglione. who is not certified by any organization for appraisal.
I have requested a refund but was told that there is an all sales final policy. I have contacted HSBC credit, the credit company that Park West uses and they were given fraudulent Fedex shipping information and will not refund the price of the art work or close the account. I have contacted the BBB of MI and Park West flat out refused mediation or a response to the BBB. I have continued to contact Park West to have this charge removed but they will only offer a credit and will not ship the item to me as they claim they have shipped it to the incorrect address twice and it was refused. I have never refused the item. I was grossly mislead by Park West as to the value and potential value and then was offer an appraisal that would be committing insurance fraud if I were to turn it over to my insurance as it is not a third party appraisal as stated by the salesman. I am seeking to have the charges remove and the account closed with both HSBC and Park West Gallery on grounds of deceptive practices and inflated prices on the part of Park West Gallery.
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William Lay, the chief information security officer at the State Department, has not addressed critical management issues and is frequently away from the office, according to the inspector general.
When running a department, it is a good idea to have a mission statement, strategic planning and a workload that justifies its organizational structure and the millions of dollars of taxpayer money it receives each year.
The State Department's Bureau of Information Resource Management, Office of Information Assurance (IRM/IA) has none of those things, according to a State Department's Office of Inspector General audit released in July, and further lacks controls and procedures to monitor contracts, task orders and blanket purchase agreements totaling $79 million.
IRM/IA, established in 2003 to comply with the Title III of the E-Government Act, was formed to address information security requirements, yet OIG found the majority of those functions are performed in other State Department offices.
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The audit criticized the bureau's certification and accreditation operations (C&A) because mishandling of these processes – as well as guidance and reviews of C&A packages – contributed to expired authorizations to operate (ATOs) for 52 of the State Department's 309 systems. Some delinquent systems have been operating on expired authorizations for more than two years, the audit states.
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"In light of the lack of active involvement in many of its stated responsibilities, the proposed IRM/IA office realignment for an additional deputy position and one more division, as well as the need for some of the current divisions, are not justified by the current level of work being performed," the audit states. Not surprisingly, the audit was critical of the bureau's head, Chief Information Security Officer William Lay, who accepted the position in September 2012. Lay, the report stated, did a good job on arrival rebuilding relationships internally and externally with IRM/IA, but he has not addressed critical management issues. He also isn't in the office much, according to OIG, so staff is often left wondering what to do.
"The CISO has not provided division chiefs with priorities based on defined goals, as a result, the staff is not proactive in meeting information security requirements," OIG states. "The CISO held nine staff meetings in the first 6 months after his arrival. IRM/IA staff commented that those meetings normally do not provide clarity on what the CISO considers to be office priorities. Many staff commented that they are unaware of the CISO's activities in general and are unable to obtain those answers since he is not seen regularly in the office."
The audit's recommendations to IRM/IA total more than 30 formal directives and several informal ones as well. Chief among them was requesting the Bureau of Human Resources to direct the Office of Resource Management and Organizational Analysis to conduct an organization assessment of IRM/IA, and determine what similar functions are being performed by other State Department offices.
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This article and the report are totally unfair to the CISO. Mr. Lay just arrived only months before this inspection, and inherited decisions from other people already departed. I am glad there are some positive things in this, but this seems to be placing a lot of blame on the CISO, without even letting him settle in and sort out the pieces left behind.
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Its an ok set. They work but every filter I have removed so far would not seat correctly and they would get stuck for the filter wrench. I only bought them because I wanted a veriety of them. I should have just bought the 1 single 1 needed from another brand. I do continue to use them because I just dont want to buy another set from someone else or junk them.
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I bought this product for use on standard filters in the event I am not using the K&N which is used with a wrench. Not great quality but one of those products that you may just want to have as a back up.
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Ds Max, Dsmax, Ds-max, Cydcor, Granton Marketing19511 Pauling Foothill Ranch, California U.S.A.
Ds Max, Dsmax, Ds-max, Cydcor, Granton Marketing smile to your face & ruin your life under your nose false promises fraudulent rip-off Foothill Ranch Farmingdale NEW YORK Toronto Canada globally
*UPDATE EX-employee responds: The big wigs could tell you one thing one day, change it the next and you would be ready to promote, believe, merch and die for it.
*UPDATE EX-employee responds: You are so into it you continue to blindly believe everything you are told. Start questioning this reality you have adopted.
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Murray Reinhart, founder of Dsmax, retired in 1990. At the end of 1996 he came back in the business. He had originally retired to be with his wife and son. But he got divorced and his son started asking him to get a life, so he came back in the business. He picked the communications business to start in. At&t was just starting.
He went back in the field in Chris Bell's office in Chicago. One of the people that retrained him was Dave Zinke. Dave made assistant manager. Murray decided to open up in LA. Now Murray didn't have to build a crew. He is the founder after all. So what he did is partner up with Dave. Plus, Rosie sent him 5 volunteers that wanted to help him open up his new deal. You see, Rosario had an office in New York, which was the first AT&T office, Chris Bell had Chicago - so Murray opted for the west coast. When they fist opened up in the beginning of 1997 it was exciting! They put out a lot of deals!
This guy Dave and Murray got to regional manager. But Dave got too dishonest and swindled money from Murray, his guys and prematurely shut down some deals. So good old Dave got the boot - regional manager and all. It was a terrible scandal! Originally a story came out that Dave was retiring because of health or to be with his family. (I remember feeling SO frustrated! Dave was so near VP why couldn't he just stick it out? ah the irony I thought - but little did I know!!!) It made Murray look bad in front of Larry and Avie!
You see, Murray needed a partner so that he could go around and attend rallys and try and start a division. He never checked up on old Dave. The entire office refferred to him as Stinky-Zinke after he left. You see, Murray and Dave had put out lots of Deals, but the powers that be wanted to see Dave put out deals on his own. So Murray pretty much left him alone for a year - and he stagnated.
During that year probation, Dave never wanted to put out deals. He was content with the leaders that had been with him for a long time. He would hold long leaders meetings and then siphon money off their checks. And then they found out he was embezzling money all along! Their entire organization was just SHELLSHOCKED! No manager in the Dot com organization woanted to believe that Dave could do such things!
Lots of details unfolded later. Dave had an administrator named Becky that was completely on his side. She would stonewall the guys when they would ask about their checks. ie They were doing a campaign called CSI. It is the type of campaign where you only get one or two sales a week. They got payed bi-weekly.
What Dave would do is have her say that an application was not turned in, or got rejected or something. Then he would go and resign the application himself or just pu himself as the sales rep. Becky got canned after Daves ouster. Last I heard she was living in a motel.
He promoted one guy named R. Never ever gave him the full overrides. He promoted another partnership. They were doing OK. But he shut them down to boost his own numbers. One guy, J, followed Dave out from Chicago to LA. Dave put him in business in Florida and then SHUT him down to have him come back to CA and boost his office numbers. Dave and Murray became famous for retraining failed managers and putting them out in deals again.
They would put these guys out, take the credit make the overrides and have them count as some of the deals necessary to make vp status. These deals wouldn't get shut down so easily because they knew better. They were also easier to promote besuse these guys were already committed to the business and new how to build crews.
Plus, they didn't build them as managers to begin with so they were easy promotions for him - they were already great at building crews. So he got some easy deals out that made him assistant manager, happened to be lucky enough to partner with Murray and therefore had a great promoting tool in his office.
Furthermore, it was especially troublesome for the guys in Daves office. You see, no one ever dared to question THE partner of Murray himself!
After learning as much as I have - I have to wonder. It might not have been completely Daves Idea about shutting down deals to boost his own numbers. He was after all, partnered with Murray Reinhart the freaking founder! Murray must have been shutting down deals to boost his own numbers when Dave was in Middle School!
So much Hype was given for the Dot com orgainization! And Dave Pissed most of it away because Murray was busy doing other things!
One girl took over Daves office after he was toasted. The office was put on CSI and a fraudulent capmpaign that sold Condo packages that never worked. This girl was honest but toasted after 6 months. The Dishones travel campaign was shut down and most of her people quit. Another woman took over the CSI part. Don't know a heck of a lot more about that accept that she did not build a crew to get her Job! She had money saved. So because she had money saved, she did not have to build a crew and was in the right place at the right time to head a cydcor office.
So the very company that promotes up and down at rally's that they can't be bought - was bought. I remember when Larry Tanenbaum told a story about a rich German that wanted to buy inot DSmax rights for Germany. He said he called Murray and Murray said to keep his million dollars and to show up at the office at 7:30 with walking shoes and be prepared to spend a full day(as if for a day of observation)!
Greed and Corruption run rampant in the entire DS-max organization!
What a sham!!!!!
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The big wigs could tell you one thing one day, change it the next and you would be ready to promote, believe, merch and die for it.
AUTHOR: Todd - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, March 26, 2003POSTED: Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Just stop thinking and believe in the system.
You don't make millions of dollars a year like we do so nothing you say can compare to the what we are telling you to do to make money like we do.
They want to accept all the credit and none of the blame. You mess up - they are teflon. It is all on you - you knew everything up front. (they gave you all the negatives but make it not seem so bad by promoting the positives) And when things are going your way - it is always because you listened to what they said and applied it.
Well I now know different!!!
Here is what some one else had to say about this blind all or nothing belief:
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Do not believe in tradition because it is handed down many generations.
Do not believe in anything that has been spoken of many times.
Do not believe because the written statements come from some old sage.
Do not believe in conjecture.
Do not believe in authority or teachers or elders.
But after careful observation and analysis, when it agrees with reason and it will benefit one and all, then accept it and live by it.
Buddha (563 B.C. - 483 B.C.)
Funny what some one dead 2500 years can tell us now. This is not meant to convert people to buddhism. (I myself am not)
Applying something like this takes courage. If only many of us were open to these words back when we were in the business.
Of course we have to be open to paying attention. Once I saw a list of cult symptoms while in the business and saw many similarities to Dsmax. But I was so close minded - I would not acknowledge the reality. I didn't want to give up on my dream to the point of fault.
But reading this helps me see the errors of my past and hopefully I have learned and will make better decisions in the future. I hope these words do similar things for you.
I welcome others insights...
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You are so into it you continue to blindly believe everything you are told. Start questioning this reality you have adopted.
AUTHOR: Todd - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, March 24, 2003POSTED: Monday, March 24, 2003
I'm willing to go with you though and say that Dave was the main evil one. I've never heard of Murray taking any part of anyones pay check. And he is generous.
But his systems has and continues to lead many to a road of perdition.
So Murray should have screened. That is one of the main problems with the whole organization! Why do you think you loose so many clients and have so many stories like this?
I won't stay up at night worrying about Murrays welfare. He's got more than enough money. And even though Dave swindled alot - Murray still got a nice slice. I'd rather pray for the victims. ALL THREE OF THE THOSE DEALS THAT GOT MESSED WITH - WERE ALL PEOPLE THAT SPENT AT LEAST TWO YEARS IN THE FIELD!!! So I'm sorry Murray got his feelings hurt. He is a great man. I have never seen a better speaker. And I sincerely wish him the best. I do not wish any harm at all on that man.
But look at the consequences of his actions!!!
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AUTHOR: Anonymous - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, March 22, 2003POSTED: Saturday, March 22, 2003
I know Dave & Murray both very well.and you are about 80% correct.
You are right- Dave did turn out to be stealing money and practicing huge unethical work habits affecting very many people. and it was SAD!! Really SAD!! He made money and then he got greedy- Money changes some people!!
But Murray had nothing to do with this dishonesty!!!
The reason Owners come back to "retrain" back in their office after once being put out is because that owner was failing in their city. Do you realize that every time an owner failed, Dave & Murray had to fund them in their city? It was the right business decision to bring them back in under their roof, give them more training, allow that owner to learn from their mistakes, save some money and go back out again.
I guess the unfortunate thing about it all was that MURRAY believed SO HIGHLY in equal opportunity and "Let's give everyone a chance!" that he unfortunately also trained some bad apples along the way whom- once opened their office- could not handle the day to day operations-probably because they were more trained by Dave and not Murray. Murray should have screend people more- including Dave.
Murray is a good, honest, spiritual man who practices honesty, integrity, and doing the right thing. He did the right thing by getting rid of Dave- as Far as him not wanting to be embarrassed in front of AVie & Larry- that is not true. It was Avie, Larry, & Murray who sat down all together to make the right decision.
Avie had a conference call with select owners to tell us what happened.
The whole thing about him leaving to be with his family was not some kind of planned cover up for Murray- WHAT would you have done if you were Murray???TELL everyone that Dave is some BIG FAT LIAR that screwed us all. Murray was very shocked and hurt when all the truth came out. He acted from his heart. THere was a lot of people counting on them. Murray was left to scrape up all the pieces of Dave's deception and NOW UNFORTUNATELY- Murray is victim by association!!!
DID you ever stop to think that the person that got screwed the most was MURRAY because of DAVE???
I know Murray very, very well. Don't hold it against him because Dave swindled him...
Murray has created tons of opportuinities for many, many people. Some people perceive our business wrong, and YES some people have bad experiences- as is with ANY BIG COMPANY- There will ALWAYS Be disgruntled people and if I had worked in Dave's office- I would have been pissed off too-I don't blame you- But that was DAVE ZINKI-
NOT DSMAX OR MURRAY OR CYDCOR. and yes there are many offices run by INCREDIBLE OWNERS HELPING others & doing the right thing in this huge organization!!! BUt-like anything else- there are cancers that spread like wildfire- and you unfortunately had a bad experience and I wish you could have worked out of the office I Have!!
It's been an incredible, profitable, exciting, learning experience for me in such a GREAT way- and has led me to incredible heights!!I am very happy with my outcome..
Good luck!
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SUBMITTED: Wednesday, March 12, 2003POSTED: Wednesday, March 12, 2003
your description of 'Murray' is exactly what i thought someone capable of running an evil organisation,like this one, must be like.
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Never use fireworks near combustible materials. Fireworks-related fires have typically caused at least $21 million in property loss nationally in recent years, according to the state fire marshals office.
Youll want to have a fire extinguisher or water source handy when lighting up, Webre said.
If you light a firework and it doesnt immediately go off, resist the urge to walk up to it and try to figure out whats wrong or light it up again. Its best to try to extinguish the firework from a safe distance.
Children should always tell an adult if they find fireworks rather than picking up smoking or charred fireworks themselves.
Also, dont try to improvise or modify fireworks, Webre added.
Young children under 12 shouldnt discharge most types of fireworks. Adult supervision is required for most fireworks.
Even sparklers, which are considered by many to be harmless, reach temperatures in excess of 1,200 degrees, according to the state fire marshal.
The people setting off fireworks should have protection for their eyes and their ears to prevent hearing loss from the loud explosions.
Fireworks should be placed on a hard, smooth surface prior to ignition. Never light fireworks in your hand.
The state fire marshals office recommends lighting one firework at a time and quickly moving away after it ignites.
Never point or throw fireworks at people, pets, cars or buildings
Make sure you have a clear, open area to set your fireworks off and be a good neighbor, Webre said.
"Warn spectators and neighbors that youll be discharging fireworks," he added. "Most of the calls that we receive are people discharging late at night when other people expect peace and quiet."
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|For impressive and powerful performance that younger riders will enjoy, the 125 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder engine is rugged and easy to maintain. With 180 mm suspension travel at the front and 168 mm at the rear, the TT-R125LW/E can take on tough terrain, and like all the TT-R models, from 50cc to 125cc, Yamaha quality and reliability come as standard.
|General information
|Yamaha TT-R125LWE
|Enduro / offroad
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|Engine and transmission
|124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
|Engine type:
|Single cylinder
|Bore x stroke:
|54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
|Fuel system:
|Carburettor. Mikuni VM16/1
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|Fuel control:
|Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
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|Transmission type
final drive:
|Electric & kick
|Physical measures
|Dry weight:
|81.0 kg (178.6 pounds)
|Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:
|89.8 kg (198.0 pounds)
|Seat height:
|805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
|1,270 mm (50.0 inches)
|Overall length:
|1,885 mm (74.2 inches)
|Overall width:
|795 mm (31.3 inches)
|Overall height:
|1,085 mm (42.7 inches)
|Ground clearance:
|295 mm (11.6 inches)
|Chassis and dimensions
|Rake (fork angle):
|107 mm (4.2 inches)
|Front suspension:
|Telescopic fork
|Front suspension travel:
|180 mm (7.1 inches)
|Rear suspension:
|Single shock
|Rear suspension travel:
|167 mm (6.6 inches)
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|Front brakes:
|Single disc
|Front brakes diameter:
|220 mm (8.7 inches)
|Rear brakes:
|Expanding brake (drum brake)
|Rear brakes diameter:
|110 mm (4.3 inches)
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|Other specifications
|Fuel capacity:
|6.05 litres (1.60 gallons)
|Color options:
|Racing blue
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After the game kicked off at 1.25pm to celebrate the Blades' 125th birthday, Henry ruined the party when he saw his 13th-minute cross go straight in to open the scoring, prior to a close-range finish from fellow midfielder Edwards early in the second half.
Blades midfielder Stefan Scougall forced a fine save from Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme early on before Henry's out-swinging delivery from the right evaded Edwards and United keeper Mark Howard to creep in at the far post.
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We at the Conejo Valley UU Fellowship join with Unitarian Universalist congregations across the country and throughout the world in affirming and promoting these seven principles:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
As UUs, we have people with many different theological beliefs within our congregation, including Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Pagans, atheists, and more. But we're united in our commitment to live by these principles.
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