http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JO76dJch2g
Redistricting, is it all about schools and chaos? What about Gerrymandering
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redistricting
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Public schools
Redistricting is also necessary within school districts, where attendance zones have grown (or occasionally shrunk) disproportionately to the occupancy capacity of each public school in the system. This always occurs when a new school is built or one is closed, but may also occur due to other shifts in population. These districts are necessary not only to balance enrollment, but also to coordinate school bus routes. Separate maps are usually kept for each level: elementary school, middle school, and high school, for example. This is not an inherently political process, however parents can become very upset when their children are moved from a school they like (or to one they don't), and occasionally elected school boards have been forced to change plans after protests. Even those without school-age children may take an interest in school redistricting, as it is perceived to affect the resale value of a home, and real estate agents and companies (and "for sale by owner" listings) often list school attendance districts for each home as a selling point.
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=2003_Texas_congressional_redistricting
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In 2001, the Texas Legislative Redistricting Board (a panel composed of the state's Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Speaker of the House, Attorney-General, and Land Commissioner) redrew state legislative districts in accordance with the census. The new map that was adopted by the Republican-dominated board gave the GOP an edge in winning the Texas House of Representatives. During the 2002 elections, Republicans were able to capitalize both on the new map as well as $190,000 from the Republican National State Elections Committee, to finally gain control of the legislature. What had been a 78-71 Democratic majority in the Texas State House of Representatives became an 88-62 advantage for the GOP, while a 15-15 split in the Texas State Senate became a 19-12 GOP majority. [5] At the time of the Republican victories, Democrats still maintained a 17-15 edge in U.S. Congress seats representing Texas, despite the fact that the state voted for Republicans in congressional races by a 23-19 margin. [6]
On June 30, 2003, a special legislative session to take up redistricting began. On July 14, Republican Sen. Bill Ratliff of Mount Pleasant joined 10 Democrats citing “unalterable opposition” to redistricting, giving them enough numbers to doom redistricting in the Senate during the special session. On July 28, eleven Senate Democrats blocked a quorum by fleeing to Albuquerque, New Mexico moments before the House and Senate adjourned the first special session and just before Republican Gov. Rick Perry planned to call a second special session on redistricting. On August 26, the second special legislative session ended with the Democratic senators still in New Mexico and no redistricting bill passed by the Senate. On September 15, a third special session to address redistricting began with Democratic Sen. John Whitmire of Houston defecting from Albuquerque. As a result, the remaining Democratic senators who fled returned to Austin (the state capital). On October 12, 2003, the Texas House and Senate completed a compromise redistricting map and sent it to Perry's office for his signature. Because of past barriers to the voting rights of minorities, Texas is one of nine states required to have it's redistricting plans approved by the Justice Department under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. On December 19, 2003, the U.S. Department of Justice gave preliminary approval to the Texas redistricting map. The clearance was made official on January 6, 2004, when a three-judge federal panel approved the map. [7]
Texas congressional district map, 107th Congress (2001-2003) - Districts drawn following the 1990 national census.[1]
Texas congressional district map, 108th Congress (2003-2005) - Districts determined by a federal three-judge panel.[2]
Texas congressional district map, 109th Congress (2005-2007) - Districts redrawn by GOP-controlled Texas state legislature.[3]
In defense of his activities, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) stated, "Everybody who knows Tom knows that he’s a fighter and a competitor, and he saw an opportunity to help the Republicans stay in power in Washington." [10]
Perhaps DeLay's most influential role in the Texas redistricting effort was his support for Republican candidates in the 2002 Texas state legislative elections. DeLay helped raise money for Republican candidates in these races through two PACs which he founded: TRMPAC and ARMPAC. The goals of both were to elect a Republican majority to the Texas legislature and U.S. Congress, respectively.
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Public schools
Redistricting is also necessary within school districts, where attendance zones have grown (or occasionally shrunk) disproportionately to the occupancy capacity of each public school in the system. This always occurs when a new school is built or one is closed, but may also occur due to other shifts in population. These districts are necessary not only to balance enrollment, but also to coordinate school bus routes. Separate maps are usually kept for each level: elementary school, middle school, and high school, for example. This is not an inherently political process, however parents can become very upset when their children are moved from a school they like (or to one they don't), and occasionally elected school boards have been forced to change plans after protests. Even those without school-age children may take an interest in school redistricting, as it is perceived to affect the resale value of a home, and real estate agents and companies (and "for sale by owner" listings) often list school attendance districts for each home as a selling point.
[edit] Gerrymandering
Main article: Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering is the practice of drawing district lines to achieve political gain for legislators. The practice of gerrymandering involves the manipulation of district drawing in aims to leave out, or include, specific populations in a legislator's district to ensure his/her reelection.http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=2003_Texas_congressional_redistricting
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2003 Texas congressional redistricting
From SourceWatch
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History
Despite the state's national reputation as a Republican stronghold, the Texas state legislature has historically been dominated by the Democratic Party. In fact, as of 2002, Republicans had not held a majority of seats in both houses of the legislature in 130 years (since Reconstruction following the Civil War). By the 1990s, this Democratic advantage had allowed the party to create what political analyst Michael Barone argued was the most effective partisan gerrymander in the nation. Following the redistricting session after the 1990 census, Democrats won 70 percent of the state’s congressional seats in 1992, while taking only half of the votes statewide. In 2001, when it was time to redistrict again following the 2000 census, Republicans sought to redraw the lines in their favor. Because Democrats controlled the Texas State House of Representatives and the Texas State Senate was split (giving Republicans the advantage because GOP Lieutenant Governor Rick Perry broke all ties), the two parties could not agree on a new map. [4] As a result, the district lines were drawn by a three-judge federal court panel that made as few changes as possible while adding two new seats (to account for increased population in the state).In 2001, the Texas Legislative Redistricting Board (a panel composed of the state's Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Speaker of the House, Attorney-General, and Land Commissioner) redrew state legislative districts in accordance with the census. The new map that was adopted by the Republican-dominated board gave the GOP an edge in winning the Texas House of Representatives. During the 2002 elections, Republicans were able to capitalize both on the new map as well as $190,000 from the Republican National State Elections Committee, to finally gain control of the legislature. What had been a 78-71 Democratic majority in the Texas State House of Representatives became an 88-62 advantage for the GOP, while a 15-15 split in the Texas State Senate became a 19-12 GOP majority. [5] At the time of the Republican victories, Democrats still maintained a 17-15 edge in U.S. Congress seats representing Texas, despite the fact that the state voted for Republicans in congressional races by a 23-19 margin. [6]
Redistricting effort
The Texas Legislature was called into session in 2003 to again redistrict the state’s congressional lines. While redistricting is commonly done only following a national census, the state legislature has the legal right to pursue it at any point. Hoping to prevent a quorum (the minimum number of legislators needed to conduct business in the legislature), more than 50 Texas House Democrats secretly fled to Ardmore, Oklahoma, halting business in the legislative chamber. They remained out of the state long enough to force the House to miss the deadline, ending consideration of redistricting during the regular session.On June 30, 2003, a special legislative session to take up redistricting began. On July 14, Republican Sen. Bill Ratliff of Mount Pleasant joined 10 Democrats citing “unalterable opposition” to redistricting, giving them enough numbers to doom redistricting in the Senate during the special session. On July 28, eleven Senate Democrats blocked a quorum by fleeing to Albuquerque, New Mexico moments before the House and Senate adjourned the first special session and just before Republican Gov. Rick Perry planned to call a second special session on redistricting. On August 26, the second special legislative session ended with the Democratic senators still in New Mexico and no redistricting bill passed by the Senate. On September 15, a third special session to address redistricting began with Democratic Sen. John Whitmire of Houston defecting from Albuquerque. As a result, the remaining Democratic senators who fled returned to Austin (the state capital). On October 12, 2003, the Texas House and Senate completed a compromise redistricting map and sent it to Perry's office for his signature. Because of past barriers to the voting rights of minorities, Texas is one of nine states required to have it's redistricting plans approved by the Justice Department under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. On December 19, 2003, the U.S. Department of Justice gave preliminary approval to the Texas redistricting map. The clearance was made official on January 6, 2004, when a three-judge federal panel approved the map. [7]
Criticism and praise for the plan
Democrats criticized the 2003 redistricting effort, citing the lack of precedent for redistricting twice in a decade, and argued that it was being done for purely political gain and was therefore gerrymandering. Statements by some Republicans lent support to this claim, since many publicly stated their expectations of picking up several Republican seats. Some minority groups argued the plan was unconstitutional, as it would dilute their influence and possibly violate the “one-person-one-vote” principle of redistricting. [8] Republicans counter-argued, however, that since most voters in the state were Republicans, it was appropriate that the party have a majority in the federal legislative delegation.Justice Department involvement
In December 2005, the Washington Post published a memo endorsed by six Justice Department attorneys saying that, "The (Texas) redistricting plan illegally diluted black and Hispanic voting power in two congressional districts." It continued, "...the State of Texas has not met its burden in showing that the proposed congressional redistricting plan does not have a discriminatory effect." These concerns, however, were disregarded by senior agency officials, appointed by President Bush, when the Justice Department was forced to approve or disapprove the new Texas redistricting plan. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales defended his department, arguing that the plan was approved by people "confirmed by the Senate to exercise their own independent judgment" and their disagreement with other agency employees does not mean that the final decision was wrong. [9]DeLay involvement
Former House Majority Leader Rep. Tom DeLay played an integral role in the Texas redistricting effort. An article in the March 6, 2006 issue of The New Yorker magazine by Jeffrey Toobin reported that DeLay left Washington and returned to Texas to oversee the project while final voting was underway in the state legislature, and that "several times during the long days of negotiating sessions, DeLay personally shuttled proposed maps among House and Senate offices in Austin."In defense of his activities, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) stated, "Everybody who knows Tom knows that he’s a fighter and a competitor, and he saw an opportunity to help the Republicans stay in power in Washington." [10]
Perhaps DeLay's most influential role in the Texas redistricting effort was his support for Republican candidates in the 2002 Texas state legislative elections. DeLay helped raise money for Republican candidates in these races through two PACs which he founded: TRMPAC and ARMPAC. The goals of both were to elect a Republican majority to the Texas legislature and U.S. Congress, respectively.
TRMPAC
TRMPAC, an acronym for Texans for a Republican Majority PAC, was originally formed by DeLay and several close associates with the goal of electing a Republican majority to the Texas state legislature during the 1994 elections. While the effort was initially unsuccessful, the PAC continued to operate through future election cycles. By 2006, the PAC had donated nearly $4.2 million to Republican congressional and presidential candidates. [11]ARMPAC
ARMPAC, an acronym for Americans for a Republican Majority PAC, was created by DeLay, Jim Ellis, and several associates with the goal of electing a Republican majority to the U.S. Congress during the 2000 election cycle. Enron hosted ARMPAC’s first fundraiser. It was held in Enron’s hometown of Houston, Texas and raised $280,000 for DeLay’s new leadership PAC. Subsequent disclosures show that Enron and its executives donated substantial funds. Kenneth L. Lay contributed $50,000 to ARMPAC, while Enron Vice Chairman, Joseph Sutton, contributed another $25,000.Criminal activity alleged
Soon after the Texas redistricting plan was approved, an investigation was launched into the activities of TRMPAC regarding fundraising during the 2002 Texas state legislature campaigns. Several individuals associated with the PAC, including DeLay, were indicted in 2004-2005 on conspiracy and money laundering charges. (See Texas redistricting scandal).2006 Supreme Court review
Democrats immediately promised to appeal the federal decision to approve the Texas redistricting plan to the U.S. Supreme Court. Nearly two years later, on December 12, 2005, the High Court agreed to hear the case. In League of United Latin American Citizens v. Perry, decided on June 28, 2006, the Court ruled that states are free to redistrict however often they like (so long as the redistricting is not solely conducted in a partisan manner). It did, however, rule that the drawing of District 23 in Texas violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In this district, the Court ruled that Latino voting strength was diminished. The district takes up a vast part of west Texas, from El Paso to San Antonio, and the seat is held by Rep. Henry Bonilla, a seven-term Republican. The justices ordered lower courts and the state to fashion a new District 23. It is unclear whether a new map for District 23 will be redrawn in time for the November 2006 midterm elections. [12] [13]Aftermath
The results of the 2004 elections brought Texas Republicans a majority of House seats by a 21-11 margin (a six-seat swing from 2002). [14] In 2004, Texas voted for the Republican presidential candidate (President George W. Bush) by a margin of 61%-38%, leading many Republicans to claim that the problem of unfair representation in Texas had been remedied. [15]Articles and Resources
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Anthony Weiner video
http://anotherblackconservative.blogspot.com/2010/05/glenn-beck-launches-weinerfactscom.html
Goldline International company pitched by Glenn Beck under investigation
http://www.aolnews.com/2010/07/19/goldline-international-company-pitched-by-glenn-beck-under-inv/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradford_Stroh
Excerpt:
http://www.freedomfinancialnetwork.com/about_us_management.htm
Excerpts:
Bradford Stroh - Founder & Co-CEO
Brad co-founded Freedom Financial Network in 2002 and Bills.com in 2005. Bills.com and Freedom have been recognized by the Inc 500 list, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Hot 100, Best Places to Work in Silicon Valley and Phoenix. Additionally, Brad was named to Silicon Valley’s “40 Under 40” list and was named a regional winner of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award along with co-Founder Andrew Housser. Prior to founding Freedom, Brad was an investor in financial services and growth companies at TA Associates, a $5.0 billion private equity fund, CIVC Partners, a $1.0 billion investment fund, and Doll Capital Management, a venture capital firm. Brad has also worked with two start-ups in operational roles: Trigo Technologies (sold to IBM) and Luminous Networks. He is an advisor and Board Member to several entrepreneurial companies, including Goldline International, BioIQ, Stream Dynamics, Group Card and Vitality Health. Brad received his MBA from Stanford Business School, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar, and received a BA from Amherst College, where he captained the men's Lacrosse team.
Benjamin Sloop - Vice President of Strategy and Credit ProductsBen is responsible for new product development and for directing FFN’s acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures. He also manages FFN’s credit-related products. Prior to joining FFN, Ben was the Director of Business Development for AmWINS Group, a specialty insurance brokerage. He also worked as a private equity investor with Parthenon Capital, where he focused on the financial services sector, and as a consultant with Bain & Company. Ben received his MBA from Stanford Business School, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar and a Siebel Scholar, and his BA from Harvard College, where he rowed on the crew team and graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-10-01-mba-greed_N.htm
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By Martin E. Klimek for USA TODAY
Under investigation Gleen Becks favorite gold company hires lobbyists PR firm
http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/118197-under-investigation-glenn-becks-favorite-gold-company-hires-lobbyists-pr-firm
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Anthony_Weiner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldline_International
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http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Mark_Albarian
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl2136
http://www2.goldline.com/d/index.html?id=751&tsalp=GL10goB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand&term=mark+albarian&refcd=GO000000514590289s_Mark_Albarian&tsacr=GO7242164163
http://www.goldline.com/aboutgoldline-companyofficers
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He has over 25 years of management experience within the financial services sector and has served on multiple insurance company boards within the P&C industry. Most recently, Mr. Carter was the President of Unitrin Direct Insurance, a property and casualty insurance company marketing products countrywide through multiple distribution channels. Unitrin Direct serves over 200,000 policyholders with approximately $500 million in revenues. Prior to this role, Mr. Carter held positions as President of American Horizon Holding Company and as a Director at Allstate Insurance Company.
A graduate of Valparaiso University, Mr. Carter holds his graduate degree from Lake Forest College and is a Regent for Trinity International University and a former board member of the Woodrow Wilson Council in Washington, D.C.
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Mr. Fazio graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1986 with a major in Communication Arts. He is a member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA).
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In April 1985, Mr. Ozaki joined the A-Mark group, which later purchased Goldline in 1991. He has over 30 years of experience in real estate, financial and metals sectors holding various management positions including Director of Operations, Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Ozaki has a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting and Finance from the California State University at Long Beach. He previously attended the University of California at Los Angeles majoring in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Computer Science. He passed the CPA exam in California in 1980.
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Mr. Crumbaker joins Goldline after 20 years in the Property & Casualty insurance industry. He held senior executive positions at Travelers, Unitrin Direct and Reliance Personal Insurance and began his career at Progressive Insurance. Most recently he was the senior executive responsible for the affinity and direct-to-consumer businesses at Travelers Insurance in Hartford, CT.
Mr. Crumbaker has an MBA from the University of Southern California, a Juris Doctorate from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Vermont. He is a member of the Ohio Bar.
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Mr. Helle joined Goldline with more than 24 years of experience as a technology executive. He has an extensive background as a successful entrepreneur and technology expert and has developed and implemented multiple comprehensive systems for leading multi-million dollar organizations. Mr. Helle has also held executive positions with Electronic Data Systems, Price Waterhouse, DataInsight and NextAction.
Mr. Helle holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University.
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From 1976-1981, Mr. Gabrelow was the owner of a successful Los Angeles-based rare coin and precious metal business. From 1982 to 1984, he was Vice President in the Numismatic Lending Department at West Coast Bank, the first bank in the country to make collateral loans on rare coins. From 1984-1986, Mr. Gabrelow was Senior Vice President of Valley State Bank Collateral Loan Division. From 1986-1990, he was founding partner of a successful Los Angeles-based rare coin and precious metals company. From 1990-2007, Mr. Gabrelow was the CEO of a Ventura County based Electronics Contract Manufacturing company.
Mr. Gabrelow attended the University of California at Los Angeles from 1973-1977, where he majored in Economics.
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From 1996 until 2008, Ms. Taylor was the President and CFO of a contract manufacturing company supplying custom-designed products to high-tech companies. From 1992 to 1996, she served as a senior executive of a national organization providing securities arbitration consulting services to individual investors. In 1986, Ms. Taylor founded and managed, until its sale in 1992, a gourmet gift company with significant export business. From 1978 to 1986, Ms. Taylor served as CFO of an investment management firm.
Ms. Taylor attended California State University at Northridge (1971 -1975) majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.
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Mr. Beeli graduated with honors from California State University, Northridge with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. While attending Cal State, Northridge, he was a member of the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, Honors CO-OP and a three-time recipient of the HMSC High Performance Team Award.
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Mr. Pengal obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Roosevelt University in Chicago. He attended Roosevelt University on an Academic Scholarship and graduated summa cum laude.
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Mr. Hong graduated with high honors from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Management. He is a licensed CPA in the states of California and Hawaii.
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Mr. Huang joined Goldline after 12 years specializing in Mergers & Acquisition and corporate transactions within the financial services industry. Over his career he has analyzed and lead over 300 transactions in various industries totaling over $2 billion in transaction value. He held senior positions at Duff & Phelps and McGladrey. Most recently he was a director in the Transaction Advisory group at Duff & Phelps in Los Angeles, CA.
Stanley Huang is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School).
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Ms. Weedman received her Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University where she majored in Economics. She has also had extensive coursework and experience in the areas of human resources, sales and employee benefits.
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Mr. Battaglia received his B.A. at the University of Southern California, an LLB from Loyola Law School and practiced law from 1966 to 1979. He received the Coin Dealer "Man of the Year Award" in 1988.
http://www.corporationwiki.com/California/San-Diego/joseph-t-battaglia/42080907.aspx
http://www.frostyacres.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid=119
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The following article is a bit off the above topic but thought it might say something to the corruption in Lobbying. I read most of it and it shook me to the bone just how corrup this is. I also found a word I wasn't familiar with 'bitumen'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitumen ...cal
http://thetyee.ca/News/2011/04/27/CarsonOilSands/
http://anotherblackconservative.blogspot.com/2010/05/glenn-beck-launches-weinerfactscom.html
Goldline International company pitched by Glenn Beck under investigation
http://www.aolnews.com/2010/07/19/goldline-international-company-pitched-by-glenn-beck-under-inv/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradford_Stroh
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Bradford Stroh  | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1973 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Residence | California, USA |
| Occupation | Businessman, Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Freedom Financial Network Bills.com |
| Website | |
| http://www.bradstroh.com/ | |
http://www.freedomfinancialnetwork.com/about_us_management.htm
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Bradford Stroh - Founder & Co-CEOBrad co-founded Freedom Financial Network in 2002 and Bills.com in 2005. Bills.com and Freedom have been recognized by the Inc 500 list, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Hot 100, Best Places to Work in Silicon Valley and Phoenix. Additionally, Brad was named to Silicon Valley’s “40 Under 40” list and was named a regional winner of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award along with co-Founder Andrew Housser. Prior to founding Freedom, Brad was an investor in financial services and growth companies at TA Associates, a $5.0 billion private equity fund, CIVC Partners, a $1.0 billion investment fund, and Doll Capital Management, a venture capital firm. Brad has also worked with two start-ups in operational roles: Trigo Technologies (sold to IBM) and Luminous Networks. He is an advisor and Board Member to several entrepreneurial companies, including Goldline International, BioIQ, Stream Dynamics, Group Card and Vitality Health. Brad received his MBA from Stanford Business School, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar, and received a BA from Amherst College, where he captained the men's Lacrosse team.
Benjamin Sloop - Vice President of Strategy and Credit ProductsBen is responsible for new product development and for directing FFN’s acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures. He also manages FFN’s credit-related products. Prior to joining FFN, Ben was the Director of Business Development for AmWINS Group, a specialty insurance brokerage. He also worked as a private equity investor with Parthenon Capital, where he focused on the financial services sector, and as a consultant with Bain & Company. Ben received his MBA from Stanford Business School, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar and a Siebel Scholar, and his BA from Harvard College, where he rowed on the crew team and graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-10-01-mba-greed_N.htm
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By Martin E. Klimek for USA TODAY
Under investigation Gleen Becks favorite gold company hires lobbyists PR firm
http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/118197-under-investigation-glenn-becks-favorite-gold-company-hires-lobbyists-pr-firm
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Anthony_Weiner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldline_International
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| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Genre | Gold and precious metals trading company |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Area served | United States and Canada |
| Key people | Mark Albarian (Executive Chairman of the Board)Scott Carter (CEO) Robert Fazio (President) Joseph Ozaki (COO & CFO) Brian Crumbaker (EVP) |
| Website | Goldline.com http://www.bestcoin.com/US-Mint-Coin-Dealers.htm Excerpt: 10. Goldline International, Inc. 100 Wilshire Blvd, Third Floor Santa Monica, CA 90401 800-827-4653 |
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl2136
http://www2.goldline.com/d/index.html?id=751&tsalp=GL10goB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand&term=mark+albarian&refcd=GO000000514590289s_Mark_Albarian&tsacr=GO7242164163
http://www.goldline.com/aboutgoldline-companyofficers
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- Scott Carter, Chief Executive Officer
- Robert J. Fazio, President
- Joseph P. Ozaki, Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
- Brian Crumbaker, Executive Vice President
- Steve Helle, Chief Information Officer
- Joel Gabrelow, Vice President Numismatics
- Carol Taylor, Vice President Compliance
- Luis Beeli, Vice President Account Executive Recruitment & Support
- Keyth Pengal, Vice President Operations
- Stuart Hong, Vice President Controller
- Stanley Huang, Vice President Strategic Planning
- Lisa Weedman, Director of Business Affairs
- Joseph C. Battaglia, Contributor, The American Advisor Radio Program
Scott Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Carter is host of The American Advisor, a daily syndicated radio talk-show program that offers listeners unique news and insights on personal finance, the economy, and precious metals.He has over 25 years of management experience within the financial services sector and has served on multiple insurance company boards within the P&C industry. Most recently, Mr. Carter was the President of Unitrin Direct Insurance, a property and casualty insurance company marketing products countrywide through multiple distribution channels. Unitrin Direct serves over 200,000 policyholders with approximately $500 million in revenues. Prior to this role, Mr. Carter held positions as President of American Horizon Holding Company and as a Director at Allstate Insurance Company.
A graduate of Valparaiso University, Mr. Carter holds his graduate degree from Lake Forest College and is a Regent for Trinity International University and a former board member of the Woodrow Wilson Council in Washington, D.C.
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Robert J. Fazio
President
Robert Fazio has traded precious metals professionally since 1986. He worked with Deak International Goldline Limited/Deak International Goldline (US) Ltd. from 1986-1991 prior to A-Mark's purchase of Deak International Goldline, (US) Ltd. He became Vice President at Goldline International, Inc. in 1992.Mr. Fazio graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1986 with a major in Communication Arts. He is a member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA).
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Joseph P. Ozaki
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
Joe Ozaki leads and oversees all of Goldline’s operations, administration, accounting, finance, banking, trading and risk control efforts.In April 1985, Mr. Ozaki joined the A-Mark group, which later purchased Goldline in 1991. He has over 30 years of experience in real estate, financial and metals sectors holding various management positions including Director of Operations, Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Ozaki has a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting and Finance from the California State University at Long Beach. He previously attended the University of California at Los Angeles majoring in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Computer Science. He passed the CPA exam in California in 1980.
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Brian Crumbaker
Executive Vice President
Brian Crumbaker leads and oversees all of Goldline’s branding, marketing, advertising and PR efforts as well as the company’s Information Technology, Human Resources, and Compliance teams.Mr. Crumbaker joins Goldline after 20 years in the Property & Casualty insurance industry. He held senior executive positions at Travelers, Unitrin Direct and Reliance Personal Insurance and began his career at Progressive Insurance. Most recently he was the senior executive responsible for the affinity and direct-to-consumer businesses at Travelers Insurance in Hartford, CT.
Mr. Crumbaker has an MBA from the University of Southern California, a Juris Doctorate from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Vermont. He is a member of the Ohio Bar.
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Steve Helle
Chief Information Officer
Steve Helle leads all Information Technology for Goldline.Mr. Helle joined Goldline with more than 24 years of experience as a technology executive. He has an extensive background as a successful entrepreneur and technology expert and has developed and implemented multiple comprehensive systems for leading multi-million dollar organizations. Mr. Helle has also held executive positions with Electronic Data Systems, Price Waterhouse, DataInsight and NextAction.
Mr. Helle holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University.
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Joel Gabrelow
Vice President Numismatics
Joel Gabrelow has been a life member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) since 1982. He joined Goldline as its Director of Numismatics in May 2008.From 1976-1981, Mr. Gabrelow was the owner of a successful Los Angeles-based rare coin and precious metal business. From 1982 to 1984, he was Vice President in the Numismatic Lending Department at West Coast Bank, the first bank in the country to make collateral loans on rare coins. From 1984-1986, Mr. Gabrelow was Senior Vice President of Valley State Bank Collateral Loan Division. From 1986-1990, he was founding partner of a successful Los Angeles-based rare coin and precious metals company. From 1990-2007, Mr. Gabrelow was the CEO of a Ventura County based Electronics Contract Manufacturing company.
Mr. Gabrelow attended the University of California at Los Angeles from 1973-1977, where he majored in Economics.
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Carol Taylor
Vice President Compliance
Carol Taylor has been active in a number of community organizations including serving nine years on the Board of Directors (Past Chair) of the Economic Development Corporation of Oxnard. Ms. Taylor also served on the Ventura County Civic Alliance and co-chaired the organization's Workforce Education Committee.From 1996 until 2008, Ms. Taylor was the President and CFO of a contract manufacturing company supplying custom-designed products to high-tech companies. From 1992 to 1996, she served as a senior executive of a national organization providing securities arbitration consulting services to individual investors. In 1986, Ms. Taylor founded and managed, until its sale in 1992, a gourmet gift company with significant export business. From 1978 to 1986, Ms. Taylor served as CFO of an investment management firm.
Ms. Taylor attended California State University at Northridge (1971 -1975) majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.
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Luis Beeli
Vice President Account Executive Recruitment & Support
Luis Beeli serves as Goldline International, Inc.'s Vice President Account Executive Recruitment and Support. Before joining Goldline, Mr. Beeli had extensive sales experience working with such companies as MicroStrategy and Alta Vista.Mr. Beeli graduated with honors from California State University, Northridge with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. While attending Cal State, Northridge, he was a member of the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, Honors CO-OP and a three-time recipient of the HMSC High Performance Team Award.
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Keyth Pengal
Vice President Operations
Keyth Pengal joined Goldline in 2005 as Director of Operations after serving as the Operations Manager for TimeWarner's Warner-Elecktra-Atlantic Division where he directed operations for a 200+ employee facility.Mr. Pengal obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Roosevelt University in Chicago. He attended Roosevelt University on an Academic Scholarship and graduated summa cum laude.
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Stuart Hong
Vice President Controller
Stuart Hong joined Goldline in 2006 after serving in senior financial management positions with several companies in the merchandising industry. In addition, from 1995-1999, Mr. Hong was a partner in a high-profile personal training facility in Los Angeles. From 1979-1989, he worked as a Senior Audit Manager for KPMG.Mr. Hong graduated with high honors from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Management. He is a licensed CPA in the states of California and Hawaii.
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Stanley Huang
Vice President Strategic Planning
Stanley Huang leads and oversees all of Goldline’s strategic planning and enterprise decision analysis.Mr. Huang joined Goldline after 12 years specializing in Mergers & Acquisition and corporate transactions within the financial services industry. Over his career he has analyzed and lead over 300 transactions in various industries totaling over $2 billion in transaction value. He held senior positions at Duff & Phelps and McGladrey. Most recently he was a director in the Transaction Advisory group at Duff & Phelps in Los Angeles, CA.
Stanley Huang is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School).
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Lisa Weedman
Director of Business Affairs
Lisa Weedman joined Goldline International, Inc. in 1996. Ms. Weedman served as Client Services Manager and Director of Administration before being promoted to Director of Business Affairs in 2006. Her duties include client relations and telemarketing compliance.Ms. Weedman received her Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University where she majored in Economics. She has also had extensive coursework and experience in the areas of human resources, sales and employee benefits.
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Joseph C. Battaglia
Contributor, The American Advisor Radio Program
Joe Battaglia joined Goldline in February 1994 and served as host of The American Advisor radio program until April 27, 2010.Mr. Battaglia received his B.A. at the University of Southern California, an LLB from Loyola Law School and practiced law from 1966 to 1979. He received the Coin Dealer "Man of the Year Award" in 1988.
http://www.corporationwiki.com/California/San-Diego/joseph-t-battaglia/42080907.aspx
http://www.frostyacres.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid=119
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ABOUT F.A.B., INC.
F.A.B., Inc. is a national marketing and food buying cooperative, dedicated to helping our members provide high-quality national brands and private brands, packaged under the Frosty Acres label at the lowest prices possible. Our headquarters is located in Alpharetta, GA, a suburb 28 miles north of Atlanta. The F.A.B., Inc. cooperative is comprised of independent food distributors in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. F.A.B., Inc. members consist of broadliners, wholesalers, retailers, system distributors, and center-of-the plate specialists. For more information about F.A.B., Inc. please call Jake Marsh at 1-800-569-4821, or visit www.frostyacres.com. For more information about TQM Food Service, contact Pete Battaglia at (619) 233-5753.
F.A.B., Inc. is a national marketing and food buying cooperative, dedicated to helping our members provide high-quality national brands and private brands, packaged under the Frosty Acres label at the lowest prices possible. Our headquarters is located in Alpharetta, GA, a suburb 28 miles north of Atlanta. The F.A.B., Inc. cooperative is comprised of independent food distributors in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. F.A.B., Inc. members consist of broadliners, wholesalers, retailers, system distributors, and center-of-the plate specialists. For more information about F.A.B., Inc. please call Jake Marsh at 1-800-569-4821, or visit www.frostyacres.com. For more information about TQM Food Service, contact Pete Battaglia at (619) 233-5753.
The following article is a bit off the above topic but thought it might say something to the corruption in Lobbying. I read most of it and it shook me to the bone just how corrup this is. I also found a word I wasn't familiar with 'bitumen'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitumen ...cal
http://thetyee.ca/News/2011/04/27/CarsonOilSands/
Oh yeah, and BTW, my son's vehicle battery blew up yesterday morning and he said the battery was bought less than a year ago. hmmmmm, a coincidence? ...cal 
http://www.apfn.net/dcia/bmain.htm
Excerpt:
Brian Quig on BlackOp Radio: http://www.apfn.net/dcia/black22a.mp3
The Arizona Republic
Sept. 5, 2003 12:00 AM
http://www.vinland.com/Car-Battery.html
Excerpt:
Battery Safety
A car battery contains sulfuric acid and anyone standing close by when a battery explodes will be showered by the acid and the flying pieces of the shattered battery housing. Very serious acid burns and blindness is a likely result.
The common reason for battery explosions are improper jump starting of cars with dead batteries. Another reason can be flames or sparks near the battery vents.
In my case, the battery and the car were operating normally and in good condition. One day I got into the car, closed the door and turned on the ignition and there was an ear shattering explosion inside the car. I checked all the windows since I thought someone had fired a shot or that the explosion had been at a window. They were all fine and I then smelled the acid and I realized that the battery had exploded.
In my car, the battery is located under the rear seat so that is why the explosion was inside the car. Happily the rear seat and the battery compartment contained the flying pieces and the acid.
It was a nasty job to clear out all the debris and soaking up the acid and neutralizing it but luckily there was no permanent damage. Just imaging if this was a battery being jump started with a person standing next to it.
Since the battery was not being jump started and the attached cables were tightly making contact, it is extremely unusual for this to happen. After examining the pieces, it appears that the internal negative connection to the plates was poor by a manufacturing defect and when the rather high starter motor current flowed, the connection failed and there was a spark inside the battery that triggered the explosion.
Jump Starting
The key thing to remember is that when the jumper cables are attached, there will always be sparks when the last connection is made. It is those sparks that can ignite the hydrogen gas in the battery and cause the explosion. That is why it is important to connect the cables in the correct order.
It is always recommended and desired to, if possible, wear safety eyeglass protection and rubber gloves. Connect the jumper cables in this order:
1. Attach one end of the red cable to the dead battery's positive terminal.
2. Attach the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the battery in the starting vehicle.
3. Attach one end of the black cable to the negative terminal of the battery in the starting vehicle.
4. Make sure the clamps make good contact by wiggling them and inspecting the connections.
5. Attach the other end of the black cable to the engine block of the car with the dead battery. Look for an unpainted metal surface and make sure the cable will clear anything moving when the car starts.
6. Do not attach the negative cable to the dead battery since it will spark!
7. Let the booster car run for several minutes at slightly higher RPM than idling to charge the dead battery a little bit before trying to start the car.
8. Remove the cables in the reverse order that they were put on: First disconnect the cable from the engine block and so on.
http://www.rayvaughan.com/battery_safety.htm
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The battery and the case it was in.
A close up of the battery top
"Maintenance Free'?
http://www.apfn.net/dcia/bmain.htm
Excerpt:
Brian Downing Quig
Researcher and Reporter
Researcher and Reporter
A simple car accident ... or was it?
Audio Threat from Brian's answering machine prior to his death: http://www.apfn.net/dcia/threatBrian Quig on BlackOp Radio: http://www.apfn.net/dcia/black22a.mp3
Conspiracy theories a big part of man's life and death
Dennis WagnerThe Arizona Republic
Sept. 5, 2003 12:00 AM
If Brian Downing Quig hadn't been killed this summer, he'd probably be investigating the traffic accident that took his life. Like Mel Gibson in the Hollywood movie Conspiracy Theory, Quig devoted his life to connecting dots and exposing plots. A voracious reader with an IBM memory and a Disney imagination, the 54-year-old Phoenix resident reveled in CIA black operations, mob hits and political skullduggery.
More than anything, he was obsessed with the theory that secret power barons are manipulating America, and that he must stop them.
More than anything, he was obsessed with the theory that secret power barons are manipulating America, and that he must stop them.
http://www.vinland.com/Car-Battery.html
Excerpt:
Battery Safety
A car battery contains sulfuric acid and anyone standing close by when a battery explodes will be showered by the acid and the flying pieces of the shattered battery housing. Very serious acid burns and blindness is a likely result.
The common reason for battery explosions are improper jump starting of cars with dead batteries. Another reason can be flames or sparks near the battery vents.
In my case, the battery and the car were operating normally and in good condition. One day I got into the car, closed the door and turned on the ignition and there was an ear shattering explosion inside the car. I checked all the windows since I thought someone had fired a shot or that the explosion had been at a window. They were all fine and I then smelled the acid and I realized that the battery had exploded.
In my car, the battery is located under the rear seat so that is why the explosion was inside the car. Happily the rear seat and the battery compartment contained the flying pieces and the acid.
It was a nasty job to clear out all the debris and soaking up the acid and neutralizing it but luckily there was no permanent damage. Just imaging if this was a battery being jump started with a person standing next to it.
Since the battery was not being jump started and the attached cables were tightly making contact, it is extremely unusual for this to happen. After examining the pieces, it appears that the internal negative connection to the plates was poor by a manufacturing defect and when the rather high starter motor current flowed, the connection failed and there was a spark inside the battery that triggered the explosion.
Jump Starting
The key thing to remember is that when the jumper cables are attached, there will always be sparks when the last connection is made. It is those sparks that can ignite the hydrogen gas in the battery and cause the explosion. That is why it is important to connect the cables in the correct order.
It is always recommended and desired to, if possible, wear safety eyeglass protection and rubber gloves. Connect the jumper cables in this order:
1. Attach one end of the red cable to the dead battery's positive terminal.
2. Attach the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the battery in the starting vehicle.
3. Attach one end of the black cable to the negative terminal of the battery in the starting vehicle.
4. Make sure the clamps make good contact by wiggling them and inspecting the connections.
5. Attach the other end of the black cable to the engine block of the car with the dead battery. Look for an unpainted metal surface and make sure the cable will clear anything moving when the car starts.
6. Do not attach the negative cable to the dead battery since it will spark!
7. Let the booster car run for several minutes at slightly higher RPM than idling to charge the dead battery a little bit before trying to start the car.
8. Remove the cables in the reverse order that they were put on: First disconnect the cable from the engine block and so on.
http://www.rayvaughan.com/battery_safety.htm
Excerpt:
http://www.monkeysee.com/play/8608-how-to-stay-clean-while-fixing-your-car (Notice how he puts the blue tarp under the car to stay clean? hmmmmmm, when I was in Phoenix I found a pair of coveralls under my car and I even went to the police station to ask an officer to come by and start my car. The officer said he would but never did.
Myth Busters shows 'blowing up a car' for all to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFXw0cDC-A4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/More_popular_than_Jesus
Excerpt:
The "cancelled" Memphis concert was held anyway, but a firecracker thrown during the performance led the band to believe they were the target of gunfire.[17] After completing the tour, The Beatles never performed a commercial concert again.[19]
http://www.beppegrillo.it/en/2010/10/political_stalking_1.html
Excerpt:
I am a victim of political stalking. These guys are persecuting me by means of telephone calls, heavy breathing, appeals for unity and protests. They are apparently unaware that this is a serious offence and that I could report them to Minister Carfagna, the Law gives me that right. Political stalking is worse than sexual stalking because it’s more persistent and underhand. The persecution happens by means of the spoken and the written word, ambushes and daily intrusions into my private life. Being aware of my gentle nature, the stalker attempts to make me feel guilty in advance should he lose out in the elections, should his voters abandon him, should Berlusconi win and even if I refuse to be interviewed.
Political stalkers (or journalists), like sexual stalkers, fall into a variety of very specific categories and, modestly speaking, I have them all after me:
Myth Busters shows 'blowing up a car' for all to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFXw0cDC-A4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/More_popular_than_Jesus
Excerpt:
The "cancelled" Memphis concert was held anyway, but a firecracker thrown during the performance led the band to believe they were the target of gunfire.[17] After completing the tour, The Beatles never performed a commercial concert again.[19]
http://www.beppegrillo.it/en/2010/10/political_stalking_1.html
Excerpt:
I am a victim of political stalking. These guys are persecuting me by means of telephone calls, heavy breathing, appeals for unity and protests. They are apparently unaware that this is a serious offence and that I could report them to Minister Carfagna, the Law gives me that right. Political stalking is worse than sexual stalking because it’s more persistent and underhand. The persecution happens by means of the spoken and the written word, ambushes and daily intrusions into my private life. Being aware of my gentle nature, the stalker attempts to make me feel guilty in advance should he lose out in the elections, should his voters abandon him, should Berlusconi win and even if I refuse to be interviewed.
Political stalkers (or journalists), like sexual stalkers, fall into a variety of very specific categories and, modestly speaking, I have them all after me:
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