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Asshole Syndrome Explained

2009-10-24T15:27:00.000-04:00

OK, I'll take one for the team and perhaps piss off some people in an effort to explain something that happens everywhere. Asshole syndrome. Without referencing any specific situation; here's how it works.

Step 1. A nice guy repeatedly observes nice and attractive girls being attracted to assholes.

Step2. Subconsciously the previously mentioned nice guy internalizes the idea that perhaps if he were more of an asshole himself it would give him added success with ladies suffering from asshole syndrome. He becomes an asshole. If the nice guy retains enough inner strength to avoid becoming an asshole, then he goes to Step 3.... Read More

Step 3. A nice attractive girl realizes after going through one, or many, assholes that she suffers from asshole syndrome. She decides that she's had enough assholes, and attempts to seek out a nice guy who successfully resisted becoming an asshole in Step 2. After finding such a guy she is happy and relieved to be finished with assholes forever. However, she brings with her a metric shit ton of baggage from previous assholes that she expects the nice guy to deal with and subconsciously expects him to turn into an asshole. Many times this is the end result. Gym class has nothing to do with it. All of us are assholes to some degree or another; that's why you love us.

My First Essay for my Creative Writing class

2009-09-05T18:25:00.003-04:00

The article below is to complete my assignment to write an essay responding to an article written by Michael Kinsley entitled "The False Controversy of Stem Cells." Any comments, or corrections are welcome.

Rick Rupert
September 15, 2009
Response to Michael Kinsley’s “The False Controversy of Stem Cells”

In Michael Kinsley’s article “The False Controversy of Stem Cells” he concludes that only those who believe that a 5-day-old embryo has the same human rights as you or I, should have a problem with government-funded embryonic stem cell research. It seems to be an attempt to marginalize an issue for which people on both sides of the argument have strong feelings. He begins by congratulating Representative Dana Rohrabacher on the birth of his triplets, only to imply that Rohrabacher waffled on the stem cell debate after his families positive experience with the in-vitro fertilization. It should be noted that Mr. Kinsley’s article was written in 2004, which is 2 years after he announced that he was suffering from Parkinson’s disease-one of the very disorders that proponents of human embryonic stem cell research hope to cure! While Michael is free to hitch his wagon wherever he pleases for his own reasons, I believe he is missing or deliberately avoiding what should be the center of the debate. Does the federal government know how to spend your money better than you do?

President Bush placed restrictions on government-funded stem cell research in 2001. The executive order did not make human embryonic stem cell research illegal, eliminate federal funding of any type of stem cell research, or even completely eliminate the federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research. The Bush policy mandated that federal funds would not be used with newly destroyed human embryos, to create human embryos for research, to clone humans for any reason, and there could not be a financial incentive for donors of embryos. This would discourage people from producing human embryos for monetary gain. In fact, prior to Bush there were no federal funds used to support research on stem cells derived from human embryos or fetal tissue, and research in this area was entirely funded privately. Private interests over the last 8 years have largely been able to do what they wish where stem cell research is concerned.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nations medical research agency, and the part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for dispensing government research funds. According to their own government website, nih.gov, NIH spends about 30 billion dollars of your money each year, and between now and the end of 2010 they will be adding another 10 billion dollars to that figure. The Congressional Research Service, a government agency which does research for Congress, reports that the United States-through NIH spent roughly 3.6 billion dollars on human stem cell research from 2003 through 2008. 196 million dollars of this amount was spent on government-funded human embryonic stem cell research, which amounts to roughly 5% of the total 3.6 billion. Ironically then, someone could argue that President Bush actually increased government spending on human embryonic stem cell research by 196 million dollars! No one can easily say what that figure will balloon to since the restrictions have been relaxed by an executive order by President Obama on March 9, 2009. A couple hundred million of your money here, a couple hundred million there, and pretty soon we’re talking about some real money! If research was conducted prior to 2001 with private money, why does public money need to be spent on it now?

On May 24, 2005 Congressman Ron Paul of Texas, who is also a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology, weighed in on the subject of federally-funded stem cell research before the United States Congress. He stated “While I sympathize with those who see embryonic stem cell research as a path to cures for dreadful diseases that have stricken so many Americans, I strongly object to forcing those Americans who believe embryonic stem cell research is immoral to subsidize such research with their tax dollars.” Representative Paul later goes on to say, “Legal questions relating to ethical dilemmas should be resolved at the local level, as the Constitution provides. Congress should follow the Constitution and reject federal funding of stem cell research.”

What happens when the government spends billions of your money to fund research? The scientific community and private companies rejoice! When President Obama signed the executive order on March 9, 2009 eliminating some of the restrictions on funding human embryonic stem cell research with federal money, David Scadden, MD, and co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, wasted no time. In a Washington Post transcript, I learned that he held an online discussion that same day to discuss what the order would mean. In the transcript an unnamed individual from Pickerington, Ohio asserted that if the stem cell research worked, then there would be enough private research money contributed. Dr. Scadden responded by saying “Private research dollars of the scale needed could only come from major corporations, likely pharmaceutical companies. They generally only invest in areas with short time horizons. This is very early stage research. The kind of thing that only the government usually funds and the kind of research that then generates companies that provide the products, hires people and makes the nation better. It was true in biotechnology (think of cancer drugs), vaccines and drugs that you may even take now like cholesterol lowering agents. We have government research to thank for those.” What a bombshell! That sounds like a terrific deal for drug companies! We get to pay for the research with billions of dollars in tax money. Once discoveries are made, then the pharmaceutical and biotech companies can sell back to us vaccines, drugs, and other treatments for billions of dollars more! Of course, if we can’t afford the new treatments because we have no money, perhaps the government can spend even more tax dollars by giving us Medicare or Medicaid. Aren’t you glad that the United States government has your best interest at heart?

Is this all Robin Hood economics? Is it alright for the government to take money from it’s citizens and then divvy it out wherever the President and capitol hill sees fit? Where are you hitching your wagon, and why? Perhaps we should pay more attention to what the government is doing with our checkbook.

Selling my Celica!

2009-06-24T17:37:00.003-04:00

1990 Toyota Celica Alltrac Print Version
Title: 1990 Toyota Celica All Trac Turbo Rare!

Mileage: 170,995 miles

Location: Barberton, OH

Vehicle Information
VIN: JT2ST88P0L0002800Report

Condition: Used

For sale by: Private seller

Features
Body type: Hatchback Engine: 4 Cylinder Exterior color: White

Transmission: Manual Fuel type: Gasoline Interior color: Gray

Options
Leather seats CD player 4-Wheel drive

Safety features
Anti-lock brakes

Power Options
Power locks Power seats Power windows

Air conditioning

Up for sale is my 1990 Toyota Celica Alltrac Turbo
A little background info for those unfamiliar with this car taken from Wikipedia...

The Toyota Celica GT-Four is a high performance model of the Celica liftback, with a turbocharged 3S-GTE engine, and full-time AWD. It was created to compete in the World Rally Championship, whose regulations dictate that a manufacturer must build road-going versions of the vehicle in sufficient numbers. These vehicles are referred to as "homologation special vehicles".

The Celica GT-Four came in three generations; ST165, based on the fourth generation Celica, and manufactured between October 1986 and August 1989; ST185 produced from September 1989 to September 1993; and ST205 from February 1994 to June 1999.

The Celica GT-Four rally cars were prepared by Toyota Team Europe in Koln, Germany.

The Celica GT-Four ST165 made its World Rally Championship (WRC) debut in the 1988 Tour de Corse, but the first WRC victory came in 1989 Rally Australia. The ST185's maiden WRC was in the 1992 Safari Rally, and won four events in that year. The ST185 is Toyota's most successful rally car. It won the WRC Driver's Championship in 1992, and the WRC Manufacturer's and Driver's Championships in 1993 and 1994. The ST205 came in late 1994, and became official rally car in 1995 with one WRC victory. It also won the 1996 European Rally Championship.

The significance of the Toyota Celica GT-Four in WRC history, previously dominated by European manufacturers, is that it was the first time a Japanese car manufacturer entered the WRC with an AWD turbocharged car and took trophies and won races. Since then other Japanese manufacturers have been successful in the WRC. Toyota preceded Mitsubishi (Lancer Evolution and Galant VR-4) and Subaru (Legacy and Impreza). Unfortunately, while Subaru are still currently campaigning with their latest iterations of the Impreza in the WRC, Toyota exited to concentrate their racing efforts in Formula One.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Leather interior, sunroof, and System 10 Premium Sound System are optional on '90–'92 All-trac, and standard on '93 All-trac. With its sport-style interior, power-operated driver's seat, auto tilt-away steering wheel, and cruise control as standard equipment, the All-trac was the most expensive Celica yet. With a 2.0 L turbocharged 3S-GTE producing 149 kW (200 bhp) and 200 lb.ft of torque, it was the most powerful Celica ever sold in the USA.

This is a very rare car with no more than a few thousand in North America Ever. I was told by a salesman at the local dealership that Toyota only allotted one per dealership MAXIMUM! When I wanted to buy one for myself the salesman at the dealership said to give up looking! He'd only ever seen one!
The bottom line is my daughter is too big to sit in the back seat without complaining. I'm going to end up getting an SUV (Side note: If anyone's selling a Landrover Discovery II I may be interested)

The car is a 1990. Everything is factory except the audio system(which has been upgraded). The body has some rust which can be seen in the photos. The tires have about 50% tread left (best guess). I'll try to provide as many details as I can. Email rupertrick@gmail.com with any questions. Also check out Alltrac.net for more information on Celica Alltracs. I drive this car so the mileage will be slightly higher than listed. The car is also for sale locally, so I'm reserving the right to end this auction early.

THE GOOD

Power Windows.

Power locks.

Tilt Wheel.

Wireless radio remote + remote on steering column.

Fog lights.

The engine is factory and it has not been abused or raced to my knowledge.

New radiator.

New heater core.

New Emergency brakes.

Clutch master cylinder replaced at 150,000 miles.

New clutch and flywheel resurfaced at 151,000 miles.

Climate control with thermostat works.

Upgraded pair of front drive shafts will be included (current ones work fine)

Sounds like a concert hall on wheels with Sony Mobile ES head unit, Cerwin Vega midrange drivers in front, Crossfire8" subs in the doors, Blaupunkt midrange drivers in the rear near seats, and Rockford Fosgate Punch amp driving it all. This car came with 10 speakers from the factory including 8" subs in the doors.

Drives great. Rock steady at 100mph. I haven't had it much faster than that. I rarely drive more than 80mph.

New exhaust flex pipe

THE BAD

170k miles

Turbo boost gauge moves a bit, but doesn't seem to translate to added power. Not sure what's wrong exactly. My mechanic says it is most likely a vacuum leak.

Air bag is disconnected. It was that way when I got it. The previous owner was unaware that it was disconnected.

The title comes up as Salvage on a vehicle history report. It was disclosed to me by the previous owner. I don't have any details on this matter other than what I am able to pull up from the Vehicle history report below. Upon inspection I am unable to find any problems that would lead me to believe that it was significantly damaged other than what it says in the report.

Cruise control quit working about 50k miles back.

AC needs recharged.

My mechanic says it needs a new steering rack which is about a $700 job. It steers fine if you top off the fluid about once a week.

Check engine and ABS lights sometimes come on.

Hole in the leather on driver's seat.

Power lumbar works, but the squeezer things on the side do not. I think it just needs a new control switch.

Needs some new paint. I was quoted a couple thousand at a local place, and that included fixing the rust spots. MAACCO might be a little cheaper.

It's been a terrific car. I'm really going to hate to see it go. If you're looking for a car nobody else has, then this is a terrific choice. I've only ever seen three others on the road in the last 15 years. With some added effort this type of car can produce in excess of 400HP!! It also drives great in ANY weather. I ran studded snow tires on it in the winter time. It is absolutely unstoppable!

AutoCheck Vehicle History Report
1990 Toyota Celica All Trac
Report Run Date: 2009-04-30 17:52:31.317 EDT
VIN: JT2ST88P0L0002800
Year : 1990
Make : Toyota
Model: Celica All Trac
Style/Body: Liftback 2D
Class: Sport Car - Touring
Engine: 2.0L I4 FI
Country of Assembly: Japan
Vehicle Age: 19 year(s)
Calculated Owners: 5
Last Reported
Odometer Reading: 167,000

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Title and ProblemCheck

A problem has been found with this vehicle. Problem Reported! AutoCheck's database for this 1990 Toyota Celica All Trac (JT2ST88P0L0002800) shows a negative title(s) or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems.
2 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked:
image No abandoned title record
image No damaged title or major damage incident record
image No fire damaged title record
image No grey market title record
image No hail damage title record
image Insurance loss title record(s)
image No junk or scrapped title record
image No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
image No odometer problem title record
image No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
image Salvage title or salvage auction record(s)
image No water damaged title record
image No NHTSA crash test record
image No frame damage record
image No recycling facility record
OdometerCheck

checks_out Your vehicle checks out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 1990 Toyota Celica All Trac (JT2ST88P0L0002800) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.
0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported
image 55,723 02/20/1994
image 98,948 10/14/1999
image 111,000 08/06/2003 not included in rollback calculation
image 110,063 08/07/2003
image 167,000 05/19/2008
Vehicle Use and EventCheck

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0 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked:
image No fleet, rental and/or lease use record
image No taxi use record
image No police use record
image No government use record
image No livery use record
image No driver education record
3 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked:
image No accident record reported through state agencies or independent sources
image Corrected title record(s)
image No duplicate title record
image Emission/safety inspection record(s)
image Loan/Lien record(s)
image No fire damage incident record
image No repossessed record
image No theft record
image No storm area registration/title record
Full History

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Report Run Date: 2009-04-30 17:52:31.317 EDT

Vehicle: 1990 Toyota Celica All Trac (JT2ST88P0L0002800)
Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
03/22/1990 NY

Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
02/20/1994 NY
55,723
Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
10/27/1997 NY

Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
11/04/1997 NEW CITY, NY

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/14/1999 SUFFERN, NY
98,948
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
SALVAGE
10/14/1999 SUFFERN, NY

Motor Vehicle Dept. POSSIBLE TOTAL LOSS - VEHICLE TITLED/REGISTERED TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY
05/01/2000 NEWBURGH, NY

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/12/2002 COLUMBUS, OH

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/06/2003 OH
111,000
Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
08/07/2003 BARBERTON, OH
110,063
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:5200869948)
08/07/2003 BARBERTON, OH

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/06/2004 BARBERTON, OH

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/05/2005 BARBERTON, OH

Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:5201137332)
CORRECTED TITLE
05/10/2005 BARBERTON, OH

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/12/2006 BARBERTON, OH

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/21/2007 BARBERTON, OH

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/19/2008 BARBERTON, OH

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/19/2008 OH
167,000
Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
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Salvage Title and ProblemCheck A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been wrecked or damaged beyond repair; declared a total loss by the insurer; or declared a total loss by reason of theft. When an insurance company as a result of a total loss settlement acquires a vehicle, the insurance company must apply for a Salvage Certificate. If the owner retains possession of a salvage vehicle, the owner must obtain a Salvage Certificate before receiving a total loss statement from the insurance company.
Insurance Loss Title and ProblemCheck This vehicle suffered an insurance loss due to theft or accident.
Emission/Safety Inspection Vehicle Use and EventCheck An approved emission testing station has inspected the vehicle to measure the amount of pollutants the vehicle emits into the environment.
Loan/Lien Vehicle Use and EventCheck A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle.
Corrected Title Vehicle Use and EventCheck The State DMV has issued a corrected title for the vehicle.

Dad's Father's day card

2009-06-21T12:11:00.000-04:00

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/AqpTDJ0BJJDQdZ0x

Ian's birthday party invite

2009-06-03T21:33:00.001-04:00

Ian wanted a Lego Star Wars birthday party. Unable to find Lego Star Wars invitations, we decided to make one! Ian's Eye's and nose are on Anakin on the right.

Pub Crawl / Tour De Barberton Details!

2009-05-29T21:35:00.002-04:00

PUB CRAWL / TOUR DE BARBERTON DETAILS

EVENT DATE IS JUNE 27th!! STARTING AT 4pm.

There is a registration party at the Barberton Moose pavillion on Saturday, May 30th from 11am-4pm T-Shirts will be available for pick up at the party. Cost is $13 per person. Make checks payable to Magic City Kiwanis. There will be a DJ at the party and the Moose will be selling food and beverages!

EVENT DATE IS JUNE 27th!! STARTING AT 4pm.

If you cannot make the registration party, you have until June 15th to register. I believe you can register at any participating locations. Participants are: Casa Del Ranchero, Tony's Speakeasy, Hodge's Cafe, Slovene Center, Sokol Club, Angie's, Lake Anna After Dark, Liedertafel Club, Hungarian Club, Green Diamond, David B's, and Jednota Club.

Each Location will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets and Relay For Life Stars. There are 11 possible winners. Gift Certificate winners will be announced at midnight at David B's.

EVENT DATE IS JUNE 27th!! STARTING AT 4pm.

Sample Route: Hunky Club->Green Diamond->David B's->Tony's Speakeasy->Casa Del Ranchero->Hodge's->Jednota Club->Slovene->Sokol->Angie's->Liedertafel.

When in doubt look at the back of a t-shirt!

All proceds go to Relay For Life - American Cancer Society

Questions call Dave Incorvati 330-571-0194

Ice Storm

2008-03-09T18:11:00.001-04:00

Ohio Canal towpath

Ice storm

2008-03-09T18:07:00.001-04:00

This is a frozen picnic table at Silver Creek park

YMCA Evening Session on the way!

2007-10-02T02:01:00.000-04:00

If you check the post times you'll notice I'm up late editing photos. These should be uploaded sometime in the next couple days.

Swan at Lake Anna

2007-10-02T01:50:00.000-04:00

Sometimes it takes a lot of work to give a photo great color and contrast. In this case it just took the right time of day, and a polarizing filter.

Ready to Rumble!!!

2007-10-02T01:37:00.000-04:00

Megan Vs. Janice at Melinda's Birthday party.

Keep or Trash?

2007-10-02T01:30:00.001-04:00

Sometimes a photo looks boring or blurry. Maybe it doesn't flatter the subject. For whatever reason some photos go to the recycle bin. When I'm editing I'll mark photos sometimes to delete them later. I drag my brightness and contrast slider to make the photo easy to spot later. Once in a while it really makes the photo interesting. A photo I almost deleted of Mr. J of New Wave Nation is now on T-shirts! This was from a YMCA Gymnastics competition. What do you think? Keep it... or not?

Flowers

2007-10-02T01:00:00.000-04:00

Here's some flowers I shot a couple moths ago. Yeah, I know I haven't posted anything lately.

A Terrific Evening

2007-04-11T23:23:00.000-04:00

NWN, YMCA Gymnastics coaches, My lovely Wife, an awesome waitress, what more could I need? Oh yeah, Josh and I were doing shots too!

The Shocker Strikes Again!

2007-04-11T23:13:00.000-04:00

Sweet Moves!

2007-04-11T23:04:00.000-04:00

Aubrey, Kimberly & Josh.

Aren't They Cute!

2007-04-11T22:52:00.000-04:00

Allison, Leslie, and Kimberly. I'm editing gymnastics photos in Photoshop, while posting pictures to my blog with Picasa! How's that for hardcore!

-Rick

YMCA Gymnastics

2007-04-11T21:55:00.000-04:00

Thanks for being patient. The afternoon session is moving along.

-Rick

Craig Wadsworth of Bone Daddy

2007-04-09T02:55:00.000-04:00

Bone Daddy

2007-04-09T02:37:00.000-04:00

It was sort of like "The Good Old Blues Brothers Boys" revisited. They don't usually play bars with Country AND Western (both kinds) of music. The crowd at The Wild West warmed up to Bone Daddy though and even line-danced to KISS. Yep, you read that right.

2007-04-04T14:55:00.000-04:00

This is Chris and his miniature custom bobble-head I ordered to look just like him. He was stunned and bewildered.

2007-04-04T14:53:00.000-04:00

New Wave Nation on the moon (Apollo 17 photo courtesy of NASA)

2007-04-04T14:50:00.000-04:00

Allison & Leslie

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Girls were flipping out all over the place that day.

2007-04-04T14:40:00.000-04:00

See what happens when you have too much Gatorade

2007-04-04T14:39:00.000-04:00

Here's my brand new nephew Jacob.

2007-04-04T14:35:00.000-04:00

Just hangin out with the coaches

2007-04-04T14:24:00.000-04:00

I've been slacking off lately as far as this blog is concerned. Sorry about that. Now I'm using Picasa to send photos to the blog. It's very simple compared to the "hello" program and "blogger bot". Hopefully I'll post pictures more regularly. I've been spending most of my time working on gymnastics photos from the YMCA regional meet in North Canton. It is a ton of work, but I'm having fun with it. For my first gymnastics event ever I feel it went really well. It's also the first sporting event of any kind I've shot in quite sometime.

2007-04-04T14:21:00.000-04:00

Here's the new camera I'm salivating over. A portion of the proceds from any photos purchased from me will go to the "Rick wants a new camera " fund. :-)

2007-04-04T14:18:00.000-04:00

Grandma's new cat. She wanted a girl cat for sure. No boy cat! Well, it's a boy and she loves him.

2006-12-11T02:05:00.000-05:00

Here's a few photos from Mike and Julie's wedding. Check out the link to the right to view or purchase from any recent events.

2006-12-11T02:02:00.000-05:00

Julie & Mom

2006-12-11T02:00:00.004-05:00

Julie & Me

2006-12-11T02:00:00.003-05:00

I can't believe Mike didn't fall over!

2006-12-11T02:00:00.002-05:00

O.K. Megan, you're cool. Must be years of hanging out around me.

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Dad & Mom

2006-12-11T01:59:00.000-05:00

What more can I say?

2006-12-11T01:54:00.001-05:00

Ice Storm

2006-12-11T01:54:00.000-05:00

Christmas Day

2006-12-11T01:53:00.000-05:00

Matt & Danielle

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Becky & Danielle

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Melanie & Mark

2006-10-31T15:23:00.001-05:00

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I Think I'll keep this one!

2006-10-31T15:21:00.000-05:00

Stan Piatt -Leader of The Squirrel Cage 100.1Fm

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Is it hot in here?

2006-10-31T15:19:00.001-05:00

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James Dean & Marilyn!

2006-10-31T15:18:00.003-05:00

We're not in -well you know.

2006-10-31T15:17:00.005-05:00

NWN Haloween Bash at the 356 Fighter Group!

2006-10-31T15:17:00.000-05:00

Adam & Linda

2006-10-31T15:16:00.000-05:00

2006-08-10T03:36:00.000-04:00

New Wave Nation at the Jackson/Belden Food Fest. Photos will soon be available to view and purchase at the top link on the right.

2006-08-10T03:34:00.000-04:00

Mr. Jay

2006-08-10T03:33:00.000-04:00

Randy!

2006-08-10T03:32:00.000-04:00

Bob

2006-08-10T03:28:00.000-04:00

Mr. Jay

2006-08-10T03:27:00.002-04:00

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Ken is just so gosh darn cool!

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Party Time! NWN from Sadie Renee's in May.

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Amber works for http://www.undiscovered.com/ in Dallas. Myspace users can also check out www.myspace.com/amberapricot
and there see some nice slideshows of Amber & friends. It's really worth getting a myspace account just for that!

2006-08-10T02:18:00.000-04:00

Here's Some photos I shot last month of Amber. I still have a lot more of these to edit, but someone's been begging me to show him these. This should hold you over for now.

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2006-08-10T02:12:00.000-04:00

Here are a few Photos of Rannana. She is from Israel, and hasn't seen too much of America yet. During our photo shoot she saw her first Squirrel! The things you take for granted living in Ohio!

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Randy, Ken, Bob, and Mr. Jay of New Wave Nation. This was outside Pancho's basement. It was My first time at Pancho's hanging out with the New Philly crowd. I had a great time, and I'm sure I'll be shooting more of you guys! To contact me use rlrupert@sbcglobal.net

2006-02-12T00:03:00.000-05:00

Some Shots of the Fantastic crowd at Pancho's basement for the New Wave Nation Show!

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Bob, Randy, Jay, and Ken of New Wave Nation!

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Shirtless Bob! Always a crowd-pleaser!

2006-02-11T23:42:00.000-05:00

Time for "Guess That NWN Bandmember!"

2006-02-11T23:41:00.000-05:00

Absolutely fantastic crowd at Pancho's Basement For the New Wave Nation show. Hope to see more of you inthe future.

2006-02-11T23:36:00.000-05:00

I shot some cool new band photos at pancho's basement. I'm sure you'll see many more in the New Wave Nation Newsletter, and Website. www.newwavenation.com

2006-02-11T23:35:00.000-05:00

Jay, Ken, Bob, and Randy backstage

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2006-02-11T23:32:00.000-05:00

Mr. Jay surfing the crowd at Pancho's basement

2006-02-11T23:30:00.000-05:00

Maybe the Steelers aren't all that bad.

2006-02-11T23:28:00.001-05:00

New Wave Nation- Bob, Randy, Mr. Jay, and Ken!

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2006-01-21T02:19:00.000-05:00

Here's some shots from recent shoots. more to follow soon. F.Y.I. Looks like I'll be shooting the New Wave Nation Show on Saturday 1/28. Check out newwavenation.com for details.