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Lawn Mower Class Action Settlement Update
On August 16, 2010, Judge Adelman granted Plaintiffs' motion for final approval of the settlements with all defendants. Subsequently, some of the class members who objected to the terms of the settlements filed notices of appeal with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently dismissed the relevant appeals and the settlement proceeds will soon be ready for distribution to class members. The Claims Administrator is currently processing the claims received by class members. Class members who filed a valid claim can expect to receive a cash payment and engine warranty certificate (if applicable) by April, 2011.
Please be patient and check this website (http://www.lawnmowerclass.com/) or call 1-877-773-8196 for timely updates. The updates on the website and toll-free telephone line contain the most up-to-date information available, so please refrain from contacting Rust Consulting or Class Counsel directly if your questions relate to the status of the Court's decision on Final Approval or any appeals.
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Thanks for the update on website, I guess they needed their tax return to pay us off! keep breathing...ReplyDelete
They say the settlement is $35 for walk behind and $75 for riding mowers. I have a $2,000 Bobcat walk-behind with a 15.5 hp (or I guess a lot less) B&S engine. Doesn't seem like the best way to determine how much you get back. Would have been nice if they paid the settlement out based on horse power since that's the reason for the class action lawsuit..ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4/26/2011
I have 2 walk behind mowers and 2 riders that I submitted. No conformation if received, approved, or rejected. April is almost gone and no update. I called the phone number on the website, but it doesn't give any better updates and you don't get an option to talk to a person. If interest rates were better, I would think they were just cashing in on the interest.ReplyDelete
Class members who filed a valid claim can expect to receive a cash payment and engine warranty certificate (if applicable) by the end of April, 2011ReplyDelete
Just wondering what was meant by "Valid Claim"...maybe that's the loop hole, since it looks like nobody has got any kind of notice or anything since this all started. Hmmmmm
Ooh wee, today is Thursday, April 28, 2011 (approximately 3:00 p.m. EST) and still NO check here is Georgia. So let the countdown begin -- 2 more days to go. I just KNOW (or should I say NO) it will be in my mailbox tomorrow, the 29th, and if not then, certainly by the 30th (the last day of April). I am so excited! And if it doesn't happened, then . . . well, I just hate resorting to threats. But do realize I do know people in high places (and low places too). And you don't want me to go there. You know, I'm only joking, expressing my frustration. Just like this entire lawsuit has been so far, a joke!ReplyDelete
For me, it's not the small amount of money promised for the lawsuit, it's just watching the runaround we have gotten from this that is so fascinating. I will be very surprised if the check is in the mail. I'm sure someone from the lawsuit is watching sites like this, so I'm just saying, Mail the Friggin' checks and get this over with.ReplyDelete
I KNEW IT...RUNAROUND!!! The website says to NOT contact the Rust Consulting or Class Counsel directly, But I think someone should post the contact info on here and everyone that is fed up with this crap should contact them and demand an answer and keep contacting them until we get one.ReplyDelete
There are no guidelines for how long they can take to distribute the checks - remember, WE asked THEM to go to court and get the money. They can just sit there "processing" and collecting intense interest on forum accounts it is held in. What is processing these days anyway... entering a spreadsheet and clicking tools and compile to export to address label documents? Takes about 3 minutes where I work.ReplyDelete
Where in the world are the settlement checks? It's taking a lot of grace and patience waiting! LOL! I feel like I need to hire an attorney to place a claim against the attorneys who handled the settlements? The web site provides very little information and there is never a live person to talk to just some recording that has spewed out the same rhetoric for months. First it said checks would come in March, than April now it says Middle of May. This is ridiculous! The lawyers made millions on this and they can't cut the checks in a timely manner!ReplyDelete
Apparently the legal fees are higher than expected. I just called 877 773 8196 and it said the expected payment dropped from $35 per push mower, to $10.19 and the riders from $75 to $21.84. How ridiculous is that ? Now they are expecting to be mailed in mid-may. I am not holding my breath.ReplyDelete
It's not so much the $10 for me, but more the extended warranty. I just want that so I can get my recently non-running mower repaired. The phone message also said to go to the website at https://lawnmowerclass.com to receive instructions for how and where to obtain service after the warranty extension is received. Well, I perused the site and found nothing regarding this. Looks like the ol' bait n switch. I can wait 13 more days, but what exactly am I waiting for? That is the question. Good luck all!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/03/2011
Well, well, well, I've been made to look like an idiot once again. It's May 3, and still no check or warranty in Georgia. "Class members who filed a valid claim can expect to receive a cash payment and engine warranty certificate (if applicable) by the middle of May 2011." Really? I bet it will be more like Neverary 32, 2011.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/06/2011
Keep in mind it is the Judge (LYNN ADELMAN) in the case that has final say over what fees the attorneys can charge.ReplyDelete
I made some calls and can backup the earlier post that the reimbursements are now down to $10 and 25. The warranty certificate will be serviced by a 3rd party company accessible at some point through the class website. Due to expected "high demand" those requesting repair service will submit a claim for repair and it will be processed within "6-12 weeks". There will be an additional caveat though: The warranty work will not be performed by the manufacturer or an affiliate. It is a 3rd party repair and you will be responsible for transporting the unit to them.
- Anonymous5/14/2011
Nothing yet in Wisconsin. I bet the lawyers payments weren't reduced. Why would they state a payment amount at the start if the proceeds had to be devided between an unknown amount of recepients. I guess No.1 always comes first. Let's reduce the lawyers portion too and devide it among us. Yah I know.....Ha HaReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/16/2011
The lawnmowerclass.com web site was updated today to indicate: " Settlement Benefits - Monday, May 16, 2011ReplyDelete
Distribution of the settlement benefits has now begun. Because a very significant number of documents are being printed and mailed out, we appreciate your patience as you await the arrival of your settlement check and/or warranty certificate." Will be intersting to see how long it is before anyone who knows about this site gets their check.
- Anonymous5/18/2011
rust is a fuckin scum,,and i pray to god that mother fucker gets the illnesses i have,c.o.p.d diabites,epilipcy enimea,ect;your full of crap,to all the people you been playing like fuckin puppets,you deserve every illness i have and more injoy your money you fuck,and you can keep mine ,i feel so much better now that i decided,to write this will deserved blog,,,,,,,....mxcv vkek938iwls;a,.;d;;,.m/n;[,l;.m';ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/19/2011
Hum, "significant documents to be printed and sent out"? Guess they haven't heard of computers or mailing services...Hey Rust Consultants..wake up and smell the ire! How about hiring some help with mailing, you can take it out of the $50 your not sending us for any riding mower. No payment yet in California.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/20/2011
i have 3 claims,two push,one riding,3 ligetiment claims,5-20-11,i recieved one check for $10,that is payment for one push,what happened to the other 2 claims,so i was supposed to recieve,$145,instead i recieved $10,now if i was to do what they did to us ,they would be going after are bank accounts,house,even the shirt off your backs,what fuckin blood suckin ,semen!if gas wasnt so expensive i would go to them,you know what i meanReplyDelete
Hoorah from Georgia! I received a substantial sum of money today in the form of a check, $32.03 to be exact. $10.19 for the push mower; $21.84 for the riding mower. Unfortunately it came on the day of the Rapture. How terrible it is to have waited all this time and now won't be able to spend it. Life just isn't fair!ReplyDelete
mr.philip.ihave 3 ligetiment claims,2 push one riding,i recieved,$10,that adds up to one push,what happened to my other claims i should have $42.18,still coming in the male because all the blogs aim reading,is they got every thing they were told they were getting,after you informed them of the unfair cuts,i have$32.03 coming from my riding and $10.19 from my push,so how about it pilip,you do know of couse i still hane the lawnmower,and if you like i will deliver them to you ,of course you will pat for shipping and handling,and allso shipping them back,since my ligetiment claim form,did not do the job for you,i hope i dont have to make a mole hill in a mountain,some people say iam really really good at that,so in this closing statement,i really hope you do the right thing,sencerly your clint still,and will be until this is resolvedReplyDelete
- Anonymous5/27/2011
Got second payment for riding mower and extended warrenty. Called Kohler Authorized Service Dealer and he is currently not accepting certificates because he stated "Kohler is more then four months behind in payments". Guess if dealers won't accept certificates there not worth the paper there printed on???ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6/04/2011
I got mine two weeks ago and was waiting to get my Briggs & Stratton engine fixed on my zero turn tractor. I called Briggs & Stratton to make sure the Authorized Dealer would accept extended warranty and they said yes. Two authroized dealers knew nothing about it and are not sure they will do they work!!! What good is the warranty if the dealers won't accept it!! Another lawsuit???ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11/19/2011
Where is the engine id on a b&s? I have a model,type,code and a bar code with a long number under it. Trying to respond to admin. THANKS.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/23/2011
SOME OF THESE BRIGGS STRATT ENGINES HAVE NOT PLACED THE ENGINE ID'S IN A FULL VISIBLE SETTING WHERE THEY, SAY IT IS THERE. IF YOU ARE TOTALLY DISABLE AND USE OUT-SDE HELP TO MAINTAIN. IT COULD COST YOU $75. TO $150. SERVICE CHARGE, PLUSS ++ THE TIME IT TAKES TO FIND THERE REQUIRED NO'S." MANUFACTURES " WARRANTY, SAYS MODEL NO., TYPE NO., CODE NO. NEEDS TO BE KNOWN TO HAVE "ALL" INFO OF OF THAT PERTICULAR UNIT THAT GIVES "ALL" THE INFO TO THAT ENGINE AND "ALL" TO PARTS OF THAT ENGINE. THESE ARE WHAT IS ASK FROM YOU TO GET. "ANYTHING" TO THAT UNIT.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/03/2012
Still no certificates received as of today 1/3/2012. Claim filed using model/id instructions from website on 4/15/2010. Apparently, Rust Consulting posted wrong instructions and is now withholding all the certificates due to wrong model numbers supplied on the claims. I wrote to Rust Consulting in June 2011. They said letters would go out soon regarding supplying the corrected model numbers. That letter/form was received on 10/29/2011, which I promptly returned. I had also supplied the corrected model to them on 8/22/2011. Here it is January 2012, and still no warranty certificates. I have a feeling that they are waiting until it is too late to use the warranty. The warranty will expire 2/21/2012. RUST CONSULTING is either inept or total scammers.ReplyDelete
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has recently released his autumn 2017 budget statement.
For many people, attention has been drawn towards changes that are likely to affect the housing market, which has become the major talking point of the budget.
Over the last few years, many political commentators have insisted that the housing market is spiraling out of control, with extortionate rent prices, a shortage of social housing, and a lack of affordable housing for first time buyers being the primary concerns.
The latest budget seeks to address some of those issues, particularly with regards to first time buyers, but what will the Treasury's new housing strategy mean for you?What are the Stamp Duty changes?
Arguably the most significant change to emerge from the most recent budget is the abolition of Stamp Duty for all first-time buyers purchasing homes of a value up to £300,000.
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However, this has been contested by the Office for Budget Responsibility, who claim that is actually existing homeowners who are likely to be the greatest beneficiaries, with housing prices set to rise by 0.3% on average within the next year as a result of Stamp Duty changes.Some have suggested that the changes will only really benefit first-time buyers in Southern England – particularly in the South East – as many homes in the North were already below the Stamp Duty threshold, or at least within the lower brackets.
The average Stamp Duty charge across the North of England is a mere £11.82 and many have pointed to hefty deposit sums as more of a financial worry to first-time buyers than Stamp Duty, suggesting the government would be better off investing their efforts elsewhere in their bid to combat the housing crisis.
What else are the Government doing to address housing issues across the country?
The Government have pledged £44 billion in overall support for housing in order to to meet their target of providing 300,000 new homes a year every year up until 2025.
If the target is met, this would represent the largest scale investment in new housing since the 1970s.
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Mary Ellen McGee, formerly of White Sulphur Springs, NY entered into rest after battling emphysema, on Friday January 18, 2013 in New Port Richey, Florida. She was 67 years of age.
She is survived by her parents, Anthony and Ruth Casanova of Brooklyn, New York; sons: Sean Carmody and his wife, AnnMarie of Long Island, NY; Martin Carmody and his wife, Tricia of Neversink, NY, and Everett McGee of Liberty, NY; along with six grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Hazel and Linda, and three brothers: Joseph, Anthony, and Paul; several nieces and nephews. Interment will take place at Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.


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It's a mix of pop culture, wallpaper and a whole new audience at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). In partnership with the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, the Lambert Art and Culture Program announces the installation of the renowned German artist Thomas Bayrle's Chrysler Tapete. The work, made up of 66 individual panels of wallpaper mounted directly to the wall in a grid pattern, will be on view in Terminal 2 (E Gates) now through March 17, 2019.
Bayrle's Chrysler Tapete (1970) is one of a number of wallpaper works the artist has created since the late '60s. A key figure in European Pop Art, Bayrle has worked in painting, sculpture, fashion, and graphic design. Bayrle's work explores an icon of mobility. He selects a vintage Chrysler from an era of economic largesse when Detroit was the automotive capital of the world, mass producing these powerful machines that served as symbols of status and freedom, as well as emblems of postwar America.
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12th season of "American Idol" kicks off with two-night premiere event Wednesday, Jan. 16, and Thursday, Jan. 17
Fox has announced the winter season and series premiere dates for new and returning series, including the returns of "American Idol" and "Touch" and the debut of new thriller "The Following."
Featuring host Ryan Seacrest and new judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban, along with returning judge Randy Jackson, the 12th season of "American Idol" begins with the two-night premiere Wednesday, Jan. 16 (8 to 10 p.m.), and Thursday, Jan. 17 (8 p.m.), 2013.
"The Following," a psychological thriller created by Kevin Williamson ("The Vampire Diaries," "Dawson's Creek," "Scream" franchise) and starring Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kevin Bacon ("X-Men: The Last Stand," "Frost/Nixon") and James Purefoy ("Rome"), launches Monday, Jan. 21 (9 p.m.). The drama follows Ryan Hardy (Bacon), an ex-FBI agent called out of retirement to track down Joe Carroll (Purefoy), a devious and diabolical serial killer, and the mastermind behind an ever-growing web of killers.
Season two of "Touch," starring Emmy Award winner Kiefer Sutherland ("24"), kicks into gear Friday, Feb. 1 (9 p.m.). As the action shifts dramatically from New York to Los Angeles, single father Martin Bohm (Sutherland) and his gifted son, Jake (David Mazouz), find themselves at the center of a global conspiracy involving a mother in search of her missing teenage daughter, a mathematical genius and a religious zealot assassinating others with abilities like Jake's. Joining the cast this season are Maria Bello ("ER"), Lukas Haas ("24"), Said Taghmaoui ("G.I. Joe: The Rise of The Cobra") and newcomer Saxon Sharbino.


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A man accused of harboring teenage murder suspect Eric Goodner surrender to authorities late Saturday in Nashville but said he is innocent.
Nicholas Goodner, 23, was booked into the Metro jail at about 7:30 p.m. and released a short time later on $10,000 bond.
Metro police believe Nicholas Goodner asked his girlfriend, Quantrese Upkins, to let his cousin Eric Goodner, 17, stay at their apartment.
Nicholas Goodner said in an exclusive interview with Channel 4 that Upkins was not his girlfriend, just a friend of his. He added that he is innocent, as well as his cousin, Eric.
"My cousin is innocent, and stop trying to make him look guilty. Because in America, you're innocent until proven guilty," said Nicholas Goodner.
Nicholas Goodner said he has not seen or spoken to his cousin since the fatal hooting of Pearl Cohn High School student Jonathan Johnson. He adamantly denies any part of helping his cousin hide out for several weeks since the shooting.
Johnson was killed April 11 in north Nashville while walking from his house to a bus stop.
Nicholas Goodner and Upkins are both charged with accessory after the fact.
Eric Goodner has been charged with criminal homicide.
See the complete interview with Nicholas Goodner exclusively on Channel 4 News at 10:00.
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- General Motors today announced two separate recalls
of cars and trucks that total nearly 720,000 vehicles.
The first
is a recall of approximately 570,000 model year 2000 Chevrolet
Silverado pickups and Tahoe/Suburban sport utility vehicles and
GMC Sierra pickups and Yukon/Yukon XL sport utility vehicles.
These vehicles may have a condition in the air bag sensing and
diagnostic modules that could interfere with the timing and sequence
of air bag deployment signals. This could result in the non-deployment
of driver and passenger side air bags during certain frontal collisions.
Only full-size
pickups and SUVs built between February 1999 and February 2000
are affected by this condition. During testing, GM discovered
that some of the sensing and diagnostic modules in these vehicles
might have a combination of sensing components and software calibrations
that could interfere with the sequence of air bag deployment signals.
GM will ask
owners of these vehicles to bring them in to their Chevrolet and
GMC dealers. The sensing and diagnostic modules of the vehicles
will be recalibrated. These repairs will be performed at no cost
to the customers.
The second
recall involves approximately 150,000 model years 2002 and 2003
Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac cars
and trucks built between May and July 2002. These vehicles may
have driver's side air bag inflator modules that could fracture
at a weld during deployment. Approximately 8,000 of these vehicles
have inflator modules that will be replaced. There are no reports
of crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to this condition.
The vehicles
involved are a varying number of 2002-03 Buick LeSabre, Cadillac
DeVille, Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Aurora,
and Pontiac Bonneville passenger cars; Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac
Montana, and Oldsmobile Silhouette minivans; Buick Rendezvous,
Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, and Oldsmobile Bravada sport
utility vehicles. Only vehicles built between May and July 2002
have the inflator modules that will be inspected and replaced
if necessary.
GM's suppliers
experienced the condition during routine testing and then launched
an investigation that discovered its cause.
GM has asked
owners of these vehicles to bring them to their Buick, Cadillac,
Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac dealers. The dealers will
inspect the driver's side air bag modules and replace those containing
the suspect inflators with another air bag module assembly. These
repairs will be performed at no cost to the customers.
While there
have been no reports of incidents involving vehicles with the
suspect air bag inflator modules, it is possible that, in the
event of a driver's air bag deployment, pieces of the inflators
could enter the passenger compartment. Additionally, the air bag
cushion would not fully inflate.
General Motors
(NYSE: GM), the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, designs,
builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the
global automotive sales leader since 1931. More information on
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I've been using mine for a week.
* I disagree on the home button -- it's not needed. But the power button indeed could be more apparent and the volume button should definitely go on the other side. I've already pressed "power" instead of "volume up" a couple of times.
* Have the same experience with Chrome -- it sucks. Looking for a replacement browser. Luckily there's plenty of choice.
* Many google apps need polishing and minor bug fixes. My calendar didn't sync (looks like a common problem) and still doesn't allow adding event by tapping except in week view. Had some glitches with maps and play store. Many standard google apps were not pre-installed. "Play Movies & TV" label is truncated if you place the app on a home screen.
* Google Now (both on my phone and tablet) has it's share of bugs too, but that's understandable for such a complex product.
* 3rd party apps obviously need updating but that seems to progress really well. One specific thing is if an app uses upward swipe for anything it needs to block Google Now popping up.


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Toledo Water Clears, but Outlook Is Cloudy
Restrictions Are Lifted After Two Days, But Algae Blamed for Ban Could Worsen
TOLEDO, Ohio—A wave of relief washed over this city Monday after its mayor rescinded a two-day-old restriction on a drinking-water supply serving 500,000 people.
But the good news for residents could be clouded by the forecast from some scientists who suspect the responsible toxin in the drinking water came from a large, soupy-green algal bloom on Lake Erie near the city. The bloom may not peak until September, and in-lake conditions are likely to worsen over the next month, according to Don Scavia, aquatic ecologist and director...


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Bucks Logo and Nickname
The opening of the 47th season of Milwaukee Bucks basketball marks the beginning of a new era for the NBA franchise. A new ownership group headed by entrepreneurs Marc Lasry, Wesley Edens and an impressive assemblage of Milwaukee community leaders infuses the team and city with a new vitality driven by the promise of a next-generation team that remains true to the spirit of the "Brew City."
The 2014 season ushers in exciting additions including new head coach Jason Kidd, who comes with a rich NBA pedigree and a reputation as one of the best point guards in league history. Under Kidd's leadership is a strong roster of future stars including two of the most dynamic, young players in the NBA. No. 2 draft pick Jabari Parker joins Giannis Antetokounmpo to create one of the most exciting teams in the NBA and the start of a new kind of Milwaukee Bucks basketball.
In addition to an exciting roster of talented players and a Hall of Fame coach, the organization is in the planning stages of a new arena to serve as the home for the next era of Bucks basketball. The state-of-the-art facility will become an important part of the revitalization of downtown Milwaukee and become integral to the community's economic future.
This new beginning for the Milwaukee Bucks is preceded by a lengthy history of success in the NBA, highlighted by the franchise's NBA Championship in 1971. In just the team's third season of action, the Bucks earned the distinction of owning the quickest rise from expansion team to champion in any of the four major North American professional leagues. The Bucks also count two conference championships, 13 division titles and 27 postseason appearances among the team's many accomplishments. Additionally, numerous Bucks players, coaches and contributors are included as members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
What's in a name?
May 22, 1968, was the day when Milwaukee's second professional basketball team finally got a name - the Milwaukee Bucks. More than 14,000 fans participated in a contest to name the team. Records show that R.D. Trebilcox of Whitefish Bay, Wis., was one of 45 persons who suggested the name 'Bucks.' He saw bucks as being spirited, good jumpers, fast and agile. For his efforts in helping Milwaukee's entry into the professional sports world gain an enduring nickname, Mr. Trebilcox won a new car.
On June 28, 2006, prior to the 2006-07 season, the Bucks unveiled an updated logo and a new color scheme. "The historical Bucks forest green and the silver introduced in 1993 remain in the identity, but purple has been replaced by a deep red - more sophisticated than the classic red used in the Bucks' color palette from 1968 through the mid-80's," Vice President of NBA Apparel Christopher Arena said. "The deep red is in line with the team's history and representative of their renewed commitment to intensity and energy."
The basic structure of Milwaukee's primary logo that was introduced in 1993 remains in the identity, but several areas have been enhanced.
The wordmark "BUCKS" now includes a more rigid, etched font with a retaining shape that mirrors the structure of the letters.
The box that outlines the word "BUCKS" has been altered, as well. A "MILWAUKEE" wordmark, although not used in the primary logo, was created and will be used on various team materials and licensed products.
The logo was first introduced in May of 1993 when, following the 25th Anniversary season, the club announced that their franchise would be represented by a new logo with corresponding new uniforms. It depicts an aggressive, frontal view of the head and shoulders of an eight-point white tail buck (male deer) on a triangular background atop stylized Milwaukee Bucks lettering. The color scheme featured hunter green, purple and silver. In making the announcement of the new logo, then-NBA Creative Director Tom O'Grady said, "The Bucks logo is an image of strength and focused determination. The solid logo design, incorporating the powerful Buck, portrays a confident, cohesive team. It is one unit, an attribute of any good team. The Buck itself gazes steadily ahead, as if to accept any challenge that may lie in its path. The theme of solidarity is repeated upon through the physique of the muscular buck and the heavy block lettering."
Perhaps no single person was more instrumental in the push for new uniforms, colors and logo than Bucks Vice President of Basketball Operations and then-Head Coach Mike Dunleavy. One of Dunleavy's first thoughts upon signing an eight-year contract on May 12, 1992 was to upgrade the image of the club's uniforms ... to instill pride among the players and make them feel good about carrying Milwaukee's colors in front of a national audience. Green was retained as a link to past accomplishments. Purple was introduced as a contrasting color and one that, while currently in vogue, will stand the test of time. Silver provides a perfect accent and serves to highlight the deep, rich hues found in the forest green and purple. A number of color combinations were tested before the final combination became reality. Dunleavy even scoured Milwaukee-area department stores with his three sons, to get a feel as to how the youth market reacts.
The 2006-07 changes also were applied to the team's secondary logo, which was first introduced during the 2001 Playoffs. The secondary logo is a derivative of the primary logo. It retains the existing red triangular base and eight-point silver buck antlers, while adding a silveroutlined green basketball that appears centered at the top of the triangular base.
A search for the team's initial logo/color identity in 1968 was the responsibility of then-General Manager John Erickson, who commissioned Milwaukee commercial artist Matt Kastelic to develop the team's first logo. The original logo featured a caricature of a buck wearing a sweater emblazoned with the letter 'B' and spinning a basketball on one hoof while sitting atop the words 'Milwaukee Bucks.'
The original official team colors of forest green, red and white were in use since their inception in 1968 through the 1976-77 season. From the 1976 through 1985 seasons, the club adopted various hues of green, including forest, kelly and lime, with a white accent. Thechanges in color did not affect the logo.
The Bucks currently have three uniforms that are worn throughout the season. The team wears its white home uniforms with green lettering and red trim at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. On the road, the Bucks primary uniform is green with white lettering and red trim. During the 2008-09 season, the Bucks introduced a red jersey to the collection, which is the alternate road jersey, and worn 15 times each season.
Logo History
(1968-1993) - The original logo featured a caricature of a buck wearing a sweater emblazoned with the letter 'B' and spinning a basketball on one hoof while sitting atop the words 'Milwaukee Bucks.'
(1993-2006) - This logo was first introduced in May of 1993, following the 25th Anniversary season. It depicted an aggressive, frontal view of the head and shoulders of an eight-point white tail buck (male deer) on a triangular back ground atop stylized Milwaukee Bucks lettering. The color scheme featured hunter green, purple and silver.
(2006-2015) - Prior to the 2006-07 season, the Bucks unveiled an updated logo and a new color scheme. The basic structure of their previous logo remained the same, but several areas have been enhanced. The wordmark "BUCKS" now includes a more rigid, etched font with a retaining shape to mirror the structure of the letters. The box that outlines the word "BUCKS" was altered, as well.
(2015-Present) - The centerpiece of the new brand is the new Buck emblem. The new Buck is only looking ahead, an imposing figure determined and focused on the path in front of him. Several features chronicle the transformation of the team into an undeniable force:
- 1. An expanded rack (from 8 to 12 points) showing the maturation of the Buck, and underlining the point that he has become an even greater force.
- 2. The basketball feature in the negative space between the antlers.
- 3. The M Shape within the chest chevron as an homage to Milwaukee
- 4. With hard edges that appear almost cut from metal, and industrial but classic proprietary font juxtaposed against the curvature of the logo represents a symbolic union of urban and rural Wisconsin.


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They competed for the title Dec. 7-9 on the University of Utah campus along with 15 other high-ranking players in the Utah closed tournament. Stevens won his first four games and drew his fifth game to earn 4.5 points, placing him clearly in the top spot. Nash was knocked out of contention early, losing his first two games and ending up with 2.5 points to finish in seventh place.
Stevens, who is in his early 50s, faced some tough competition, often coming from much younger players. His most difficult game was in the third round against 18-year-old chess-prodigy Alex Gustafson. The game was a long drawn-out battle of will and stamina, but Stevens persevered and was finally able to force Gustafson to resign.
In the fourth round, Stevens faced the only competitor who handed him a loss in last year's tournament – 2011 Utah co-champion David Vasquez. Determined to win this year, Stevens played a forceful game and beat Vasquez convincingly. Under pressure, Vasquez blundered fairly early in the game, which only lasted for 22 moves.
Stevens only needed to avoid a loss in the fifth round against 21-year-old Bryan Leano to win the championship. Stevens offered a draw early in the game, which Leano accepted. "It would have been nice to have five wins, but it wasn't worth the risk," said Stevens.
Nash agrees, and said he believes Stevens has learned from his past mistakes. After Stevens declined a draw offer from Vasquez in the last round in 2011, he went on to lose the game, and the title.
"Harold and I should have been state co-champions last year," said Nash.
The achievement of two Moab residents winning the championship three years in a row is significant, especially considering that the vast majority of expert chess players and clubs are in the Salt Lake City metro area. The two Moab men were able to accomplish the feat by helping each other rise to the top. Nash had little local competition before he met Stevens in 2009 and they began playing each other frequently.
"A friendship was born out of the fact that I was getting clobbered by a better player on a regular basis," said Nash. "I was very lucky to have Harold move to town when he did because it coincided with the year I took off from work to study chess, and so I was able to play Harold many times a week. That combination is what I owe my own rise in ability to."
Stevens was also able to hone his chess skills by playing Nash, and the two traveled together to many tournaments in the Southwest, partly to help Stevens gain some experience playing in competitions.
Nash said he is somewhat disappointed by not being able to win the championship again, but the fact that Stevens won made attending the tournament worth it.
"I am very proud of his accomplishment," said Nash.
As for Stevens, he said he is very happy to have won and thinks it has been a long time in coming.
"I finally got the job done," he said.
Along with a $150 prize, Stevens won the championship trophy, which is on display at the Wake and Bake Cafe in downtown Moab, where Stevens and Nash have often met to play and analyze their chess games.


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November 7, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Just like our political peers, NBA analysts must separate misleading early results from ones that herald meaningful results. How quickly can we do so at the team level?
November 6, 2012
Wrapping up a series on last Wednesday's deadline for business related to rookie contracts, a look at the key fourth-year players who did not see their contracts extended and what comes next for player and team.
November 5, 2012
Teams had to decide by last Wednesday whether to pick up their options on the third and fourth seasons of players' rookie contracts. A surprising number of 2010 first-round picks will now become unrestricted free agents next summer.
November 2, 2012
Wednesday was the deadline for teams to agree on contract extensions for players entering the final season of their rookie contracts. Using the past relationship between WARP and extension salary, a look at several fair deals and one that looks like trouble.
November 1, 2012
Two games into the Steve Nash/Dwight Howard era, the Lakers are 0-2. It's too early to panic, but it's not too early to consider some of their biggest issues and how likely they are to be fixed.
October 31, 2012
In the debut of Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis in Heat jerseys, the defending champs scorched the nets in a season-opening win over Boston that confirms Miami's role as the favorite to repeat.
October 30, 2012
After injuries and the last-minute James Harden trade, SCHOENE's final projections on the morning of the 2012-13 season emphasize the uncertainty at the start of the new campaign.
October 29, 2012
The Oklahoma City Thunder shook up the Western Conference by dealing James Harden to the Houston Rockets days before the start of the season, raising questions about the urgency to make a move with the impending free agent.
October 26, 2012
With a slimmed-down Enes Kanter delivering the best preseason of any player in the NBA, the Utah Jazz suddenly has four talented big men in need of playing time. With both starters hitting free agency next summer, the Jazz faces intriguing decisions.
October 25, 2012
Using our set of advanced statistics, which players and teams have performed the best during the preseason so far?
October 24, 2012
During the preseason, Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka has flashed three-point range. The rare evolution could help the Thunder offense.
October 22, 2012
Writing off the preseason as entirely meaningless would be a mistake, as is getting seduced by the first time we've seen NBA players in action in months. The real value of the preseason lies in using its results to sharpen--or blur--preexisting conclusions.
October 19, 2012
This essay, reprinted from this year's Pro Basketball Prospectus, answers some of the common questions readers have about our SCHOENE Projection System.
August 10, 2012
Using SCHOENE's multi-year projections, a breakdown of what each team gained and lost in the reported four-team trade that will finally send Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers. Did the Orlando Magic get enough for Howard?
August 9, 2012
With the final four teams set in London, a look at how they have rated during the Olympics thus far and a projection of their chances of advancing and medaling Friday and Sunday.
August 7, 2012
Rating the performance of the 12 teams in London during group play.
July 26, 2012
Using performance in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament and exhibition games, we rate how each of the 12 teams in the London Olympics has played this summer and what that means to their chances over the upcoming fortnight.
July 20, 2012
Tony Wroten is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year's rookie class. After a year of watching Wroten play at the University of Washington, an effort to figure him out.
July 17, 2012
During the first weekend of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, these returning NBA players stood out to our correspondent--some for making improvements to their game, others for stagnating.
July 16, 2012
After spending the weekend at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, a look at how some of the most intriguing rookies performed and how it could translate to the regular season.


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With tax season ending, do you ever wonder what to do with your personal and financial records? Which ones do you need to save for tax or other purposes? While some people like to save things forever, others want to immediately toss out unnecessary clutter.
So what's the best way to decide whether to save or discard your records? Here are a few tips and information sources to help you decide which records you need to save, and how long you need to keep them.
How long should you keep your tax records? The IRS has 3 years in which to audit your income tax return. However, this limit does not apply if you failed to report more than 25 percent of your gross income (the limit then becomes 6 years). There are no time limitations at all if you filed a fraudulent return or if you failed to file a return.
If your state has an income tax, you should also check with your state's taxing authority to see if they require you to hold your records for a longer period of time. For example, in California, the Franchise Tax Board can issue a tax assessment for up to 4 years after the tax return's filing date or due date. As a practical matter, this means that California residents would need to hold onto their records for an additional year beyond the federal requirements.
What records do you need to keep for tax purposes? You don't have to keep everything for tax purposes. For example, you can throw away pay stubs after you check them against your W-2 Form. However, you should save any cancelled checks or receipts that relate to an entry on your tax return or a potential future tax return (such as when you sell property at a capital gain or loss). For example, keep receipts for home improvements until you sell your home, since certain expenses can lower the capital gains tax that you might have on your profits.
There's a short, but handy guide describing how long to keep your financial records a Bankrate's How Long to Keep Financial Records. For a complete guide to tax recordkeeping, see IRS Publication 552, Recordkeeping for Individuals or call 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) to obtain a free paper copy.
Before you discard anything that you are not sure about, you should double check with your accountant, attorney, or tax preparer. You can also call the IRS for free taxpayer assistance at 1-800-829-1040.
What about your personal records? Every household also has important records that are not related to tax filing. Many of these records should be kept indefinitely. Some of these records should be kept in a safe deposit box. Examples include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce and adoption papers, citizenship records, passports, and military service papers. In addition, any papers that serve as proof of ownership should be saved until the asset is sold. This would include such papers as deeds for real estate, other mortgage papers, automobile titles, bonds, and stock certificates. If you have lost any birth certificates, consider applying for replacements before there is a pressing need. You can find out where to obtain replacements at CDC's Where to Write For VItal Records.
For a comprehensive guide to keeping family and household records, including what to discard, what to put in a safe deposit box, household inventory records, and home files, seethe Federal Citizen Information Center's Keeping Family/Household Records.
How should you discard your unnecessary personal and financial records? After you determine which personal and financial papers you wish to discard, be sure to shred any that contain personal information. Shredding is the best way to dispose of documents that contain your personal information. Therefore, any document containing information that you don't want others to see should be shredded.
Always use a cross-cut, diamond-cut, or confetti-cut shredder. Unlike strip-cut models in which the pieces can potentially be put back together, these shredders will produce much smaller pieces. Crooks will dumpster dive for this type of information, and it could be used to commit identity theft or otherwise invade your privacy.
If you have a very large amount of records to discard, you might consider a commercial shredding service. Some shredding companies can provide a mobile service, enabling you to verify the actual destruction. Others will cart your papers to their facility. Be aware that once your documents leave your home, you can never be completely sure what actually happens to them. Consider using a member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID). NAID is a non-profit organization that works to promote responsible document destruction.
Some communities and credit unions offer free annual shredding events which enable you to bring your papers directly to a parked mobile shredding facility. In some localities, Goodwill Industries provides shredding for a nominal fee.


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KTM-Sportmotorcycle Scandinavia AB
Cortese är värlsmästare!
Pressmeddelande • Okt 22, 2012 09:43 CEST
Sandro Cortese slipped past KTM teammate Zulfahmi Khairuddin in the final stages of the last lap to take the race and the title, even though he only needed a podium finish to settle the championship. Jonas Folger of Germanyon the KALEX-KTM was third. There are still two races in hand.
Cortese: "I can't believe I have taken the title and with victory. I just waited and I wanted to finish in front of Salom and to show everyone that even if Vinales has gone home I could still take the title with a win." Luis Salom was the only other rider in with a chance for the title. Honda rider Maverick Vinales was Cortese's closest rival for the title but returned home toSpain without riding inMalaysia this weekend after a dispute with his team.
The race was a great milestone for KTM as CEO Stefan Pierer said after the race: "An unbelievable and wonderful day for KTM and all KTM Racing fans. With Sandro becoming the first rider to win a World Championship on asphalt (for KTM) is an unforgettable milestone in the history of the company. Today's performance by Zulfahmi and Jonas crowns our entire Moto3 activity and it is a perfect demonstration of our engagement. I want to thank all those involved in our Moto3 project and I congratulate Sandro, Aki (Aki Ajo, factory team manager) and the entire Red Bull Team – today you have written KTM and motorsport history!"
The Malaysian race was also a definite milestone in road racing for the Malaysian public who came to the Sepang circuit in record numbers to see their best national rider ever perform on the home track. Local hero Khairuddin did not disappoint, powering his KTM 250 GP Moto3 machine to his first career pole and delivering a stunning performance in the race, only conceding victory to his friend and teammate in the final stages. Folger too was a strong contender and the three riders were locked in battle at the front of the pack for the second half of the race.
Rain threatened throughout and riders had the daunting task of racing in temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius, but despite looming black storm clouds, the tropical cloudburst rained only spots on the riders during the race before unleashing itself on the crowd during the podium ceremony.
Cortese's victory is all the more creditable because of he has been so consistent throughout the season. He has been on the podium in all but two races and in both of those he finished sixth. Rounding off this perfect road race day for the Austrian brand, as well KTM took the lead with now 296 points in the Moto3 constructers World championship standings!
***The official Sandro Cortese world champion shirt is available as of now at any official KTM dealer***
Sandro Cortese's road to first ever Moto3 World title
2012 GP of Qatar finished 3
2012 GP of Spain finished 3
2012 GP of Portugal finished 1
2012 GP of France finished 6
2012 GP of Catalunya finished 2
2012 GP of Britain finished 3
2012 GP of Netherlands finished 2
2012 GP of Germany finished 1
2012 GP of Italy finished 3
2012 GP of Indianapolis finished 2
2012 GP of Czech Republic finished 3
2012 GP of San Marino finished 1
2012 GP of Aragon finished 2
2012 GP of Japan finished 6
2012 GP of Malaysia finished 1
Results Moto3 Malaysia
1. Sandro Cortese (D), KTM, 40:54.123 min (wins World championship title)
2. Zulfahmi Khairuddin (MA), KTM, +0.028 sec
3. Jonas Folger (D), KALEX-KTM, +0.247
4. Luis Salom (E), KALEX-KTM, +8.503
5. Miguel Oliviera (E), Suter Honda, +8.674
Other KTM
6. Danny Kent (GB), KTM, +9.335
9. Niklas Ajo (FIN), KTM, +30.714
11. Arthur Sissis (AUS), KTM, +30.886
12. Brad Binder (RSA), KALEX-KTM, +31.019
24. Luca Amato (I), KALEX-KTM, +1:09.086 min
Standings Moto3 after Round 16 of 18
1. Cortese, 280 points (first ever Moto3 World Champion)
2. Salom, 207
3. Maverick Vinales (E), FTR Honda, 199
4. Alex Rins (E), Suter Honda, 128
5. Romano Fenati (I), FTR Honda, 126
Other KTM
6.Kent, 118
7. Khairuddin, 112
9. Folger, 88
14. Sissis, 68
19. Ajo, 33
26. Binder, 9
Standings Moto3 Constructors after Round 16 of 18
1. KTM, 296 points
2. FTR Honda, 285
KTM Sportmotorcycle Scandinavia är Sveriges tredje största leverantör av motorcyklar. Moderbolaget finns i Österrike, och tillverkar ca 90 000 motorcyklar per år. Modellprogrammet består av allt från offroad minicyklar till SuperSport för väg och bana. KTM tillverkar även sportbilen, KTM X-Bow. Oavsett modell eller storlek, är alltid en KTM "Ready To Race".


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America�s prison system has become its largest mental health facility.
More than half of the 2.2 million prisoners in federal, state and county jails have mental heath problems, a 2006 Justice Department study found. For female prisoners, it�s more like three-quarters.
But while locking up mentally ill people for crimes they've committed is a scandal across the country, Massachusetts goes one better:�Here, the state�imprisons people with mental illness who have not been charged with a crime.
Under the state�s civil commitment law, people with�mental illness or addiction, or their families, can ask a judge to get them help. The judge may then send them to one of the state�s few mental health/substance abuse treatment centers. If there are no available beds, as is often the case, they are sent to a prison � Bridgewater State Hospital�for men, MCI-Framingham for women. Those are places of punishment, not treatment.
That�s how Joshua Messier, 23, wound up at Bridgewater. A paranoid schizophrenic, he was pushed into the civil commitment system after a private mental health facility discharged him. He died at Bridgewater, after guards with little or no mental health training bound his hands and feet to a bed, apparently causing a heart attack in the process. A state medical examiner ruled the death a homicide, the Boston Globe reported.
Gov. Deval Patrick responded to coverage of Messier�s death by declaring that kind of use of restraints must stop. He added that another abhorrent practice, keeping pregnant female prisoners in shackles, even as they are delivering their babies, must also end. Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, has filed a bill prohibiting unsafe treatment of pregnant prisoners, but Patrick shouldn�t wait for legislation before ordering more humane treatment in the prisons he�s charged with administering.
As for the larger issue, Patrick told an audience in Boston last week that "treating those with substance abuse as prisoners is wrong. We must make the beds available for these individuals to receive proper treatment in proper settings."
Patrick has called for 64 new substance abuse treatment beds so that patients civilly committed won�t be forced into prisons, but that�s not nearly enough. The epidemic of opiate addiction requires a much more ambitious state response.
Beacon Hill seems to be nearing a tipping point on corrections, mental health and substance abuse reforms long pushed by advocates. Senate President Therese Murray, who leaves office at the end of this year, has made mental health and addiction treatment a priority, which is a hopeful sign.
Josh Messier is just one of countless Bay State residents who have been victims of a system that fails those most in need of help. There�s no single, or simple, answer for those plagued by mental illness and addiction, but officials are at last convinced that prison does far more harm than good. This must be the year Massachusetts stops locking up sick people who have committed no crime.
Editorial: Prison is no place for mentally ill
America�s prison system has become its largest mental health facility.


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Let's take a look at our December Teens of the Month, Lake's Laura Tweedie and Jackson's Abhishek Bhargava.
She prefers Facebook; he prefers Twitter. Her guilty pleasure is drinking pop; his is any Taylor Swift song. In 10 years, she wants to be in the medical profession; he wants to be living in a city, possibly pursuing a degree in a science, economics or international relations. Both are members of their school's cross country teams and National Honor Society. Let's take a look at our December Teens of the Month, Lake's Laura Tweedie and Jackson's Abhishek Bhargava.
Laura Tweedie
Parents: Judy Tweedie
Age: 18
School: Lake High School
Favorite subject: Physiology
Tell us a (clean) joke: Did you hear about the guy who was hit in the head with a can of soda? He was lucky it was a soft drink.
What scares you the most about graduating high school? I love being at Lake and seeing my friends every day. It's scary to think that in less than a year, I will be off at a new place where I don't know many people, and I won't see my current friends as often.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Somewhere in the medical field. I'm not entirely sure where, yet.
Complete this sentence: Most people would be surprised to know that I ... Played softball when I was younger. I wasn't very good, but I gained some friends and had a ton of fun.
You were just handed a new car with a full tank, where are you going? I've never been to the west coast, so I'd probably go somewhere in California, just to see what it's like. That's assuming that I had about 10 more tanks of gas ready to get me there.
What's your guilty pleasure (reality TV, junk food, comic books): Pop. I drink way too much of it.
Favorite high school memory: Every year at cross country camp. I loved bonding with the girls on the team, spending time outdoors and listening to Wert and Wise. I will definitely miss that in the years to come.
What is the first thing you would do if you were elected president tomorrow? I'm not really interested in running for a political position. I like running, but not for president.
Tell us about a moment in the last year where you were particularly proud of something you accomplished. What was it, and why were you proud? During this past season, I led the marching band in spelling out Script Lake. It was an honor to be chosen, but sometimes it was stressful, and I had to practice a few times outside of rehearsal to get it just right. That made it even more of a personal accomplishment when I completed it in front of the crowd.
What is the best advice you've ever received, and who gave it to you? "You just have to believe in yourself." My track coach, Coach Bragg, told me this my sophomore year when she knew I could get a better 1600 time than I had been running. This holds true in more than just running, though.
Pop music, classic rock or indie? On a typical day, pop, but I like all of these to an extent.
What is the biggest issue facing teens today? To achieve the careers many of us want, we need college educations, but it is so expensive to go to school.
Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? Facebook. That's the only one of those three that I use.
Device you can't live without: I enjoy listening to music, so that would have to be my iPod.
Favorite hangout in Stark County: Top It Off in Hartville
Favorite TV show or movie: "Catching Fire"
Person you'd least like to be stranded on an island with: Justin Beiber
Food that grosses me out: Eggplant
First thing you would buy if you won the lottery: I would pay for my family and I to take a trip to Australia.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society (president), freshmen mentor, German club, pit orchestra for spring musical, library aide, cross country, track, Script Lake (leader), symphonic winds, marching band (section leader and squad leader).
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Girl Scouts, church hand bell choir, Stark County Honors Flute Choir, OSU Honors Band, OSU flute workshop, part of local strategic planning process, Adopt a Family volunteer, organized an Ultimate Frisbee tournament (proceeds benefited American Heart Association), attended HOBY Leadership seminar (2012).
AWARDS AND HONORS: Lettered in cross country and track (school record in 1600 and 3200 meters, best distance runner for three years and regional qualifier and Stark County individual meet champion in cross country), symphonic winds outstanding junior concert band member, first-team all Stark County in cross country, first-team all Federal League in cross country, solo and ensemble (3 flute solos rated superior), Academic Letter, Repository Runner of the Week (four times).
Abhishek Bhargava
Parents: Pramod and Trishla Bhargava
Age: 17
School: Jackson High School
Favorite subject: Biology
GPA: 4.7 (5.3 cumulative)
Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? Twitter. I think there's something to be said about the ability to be interesting in 140 characters or less.
Device you can't live without: My phone
What scares you the most about graduating high school? The prospect of being accountable for everything I do and say.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Living in a city, possibly pursuing a degree in a science, economics or international relations.
Complete this sentence: Most people would be surprised to know that I ... Am an avid singer in my free time. And by that, I mean I like to yell at the top of my lungs while I go about routine activities. When you can't go for quality, go for volume.
You were just handed a new car with a full tank, where are you going? Montana.
What's your guilty pleasure (reality TV, junk food, comic books): Any song by Taylor Swift. I think she's extremely talented and hardworking.
Favorite high school memory: The first 200 meters of the Federal League cross country meet my senior year. It was the last time I had the chance to feel the adrenaline rush associated with starting a high school cross country race.
What is the first thing you would do if you were elected president tomorrow? Draft a plan for education reform.
Tell us about a moment in the last year where you were particularly proud of something you accomplished. What was it, and why were you proud?
Ever since I volunteered with ETASHA society, an Indian nongovernmental organization based in New Delhi that works to reduce poverty by enhancing employability skills for underprivileged youth, I wanted to participate beyond the six weeks I spent in India in the summer of 2012.
At the beginning of this school year, I worked with Kathyrn Stone, a history teacher at my school under the Jackson Academy for Global Studies, on establishing regular video contact between her students and the impoverished trainees at ETASHA.
Naturally, the process had its difficulties, but for the first time in school history, Jackson students were getting the chance to speak face-to-face with trainees enrolled in an NGO on the other side of the globe.
Moving forward, we hope to involve many more students and engender lasting contact between ETASHA's administrative faculty and Jackson High School.
To me, this is incredibly important for both the students and the trainees. In a world increasingly affected by globalization, awareness of other cultures is paramount to our success as a community, and by extension, as a country.
What is the best advice you've ever received, and who gave it to you? "The man who won't read has no advantage over the man who can't read." — Mark Twain. Ability without talent, as Twain points out, serves no purpose.
Pop music, classic rock or indie? Pop
What is the biggest issue facing teens today? Apathy. As Elie Wiesel once said, "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of beauty is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, but indifference between life and death." Not having the motivation to work for one's tomorrow, in my opinion is as bad as not caring at all about one's tomorrow.
Tell us a (clean) joke: Two men walk into a bar. The first man approaches the bartender and asks for some H2O. The second man asks the bartender for some H2O, too. The second man dies. The moral? Hydrogen peroxide is not a drink to be trifled with.
Favorite hangout in Stark County: Jackson Park
Favorite TV show or movie: "How I Met Your Mother" and Christopher Nolan's "Batman Trilogy."
Person you'd least like to be stranded on an island with: Adolf Hitler
Food that grosses me out: Peas
First thing you would buy if you won the lottery: A log cabin near a lake in the wilderness, in a place like Alaska or Maine.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Interact Club, varsity Academic Challenge, Spanish club (treasurer), chemistry club (grade 11), community advisory board, freshmen mentor, school newspaper, National Honor Society, cross country, varsity tennis, National Spanish Honor Society (president), speech and debate, international correspondent for ETASHA, Spanish peer tutor.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Altercare volunteer, math peer tutor (grades 9 and 10), community breakfast, SAT prep tutor, Relay for Life participant (grade 10) and speaker (grade 11), Spanish club food drive for servicemen overseas (grades 10 and 11), intern at ETASHA Society.
HONORS AND AWARDS: Honor roll (all four years), speech and debate (novice of the year), AP Scholar with Distinction (grade 11), Cleveland Clinic intern, National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, speech and debate Academic All-American (grades 11 and 12), National Speech Exam silver medal winner (grade 11), letterman in cross country, state finalist in speech and debate.


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Brian graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1977. He worked at legal aid for two years, and in private practice for 14 years, before joining Disability Rights Texas (formerly known as Advocacy, Inc.), a non-profit corporation advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Brian has handled a number of disability-discrimination and disability-rights cases in state and federal court, and has written and lectured extensively on these issues. Brian is currently a Board Member of both the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and the Texas Employment Lawyers Association (TELA). He serves on the Legal Advocacy Subcommittee of the American Diabetes Association, and in the past has served as the Chair of NELA's Disability Rights Committee, and on the legal committees of the National Disability Rights Network and of AIDS Services of Austin. He is the co-author and editor of the chapter on "Workers with Disabilities" in the Employee & Union Member Guide to Labor Law (Thompson/West). Brian was named a "SuperLawyer" by Texas Monthly magazine for 2003–2009, and he received the 2003 Excellence in Public Interest award from the Texas Law Fellowships, the 2008 Martha Arbuckle Meritorious Service Award from the Austin Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and the 2011 J. Chrys Dougherty Legal Services Award from the State Bar of Texas.