Author Archives: Ross

Reconnected…

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Ross

and it feels so good. I finally have a tube that connects to the glorious series of tubes connected to my house.  With just a few more boxes to unpack and things to put in their place before I’m all … Continue reading →

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Preparing to Move

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Ross

So I have found gainful employment that I am actually quite excited about.  The only difficult part is that I have to move from Reno, Nevada to Pahrump, Nevada.  This week will be filled with packing and preparing for the … Continue reading →

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News on the Horizon (August 14)

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ross

Another tardy news on the horizon.  Apologies.  In addition, this one will be brief as I need to get back to packing. GOP 2012 – With the straw poll behind them, the GOP field is really starting to take shape. … Continue reading →

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Scout Series: My Purpose & Intent

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Ross

Just a few short weeks before the 2002 W3B Conclave my phone rang.  To be most accurate, the home phone rang and I’m pretty sure my mom answered (you have to remember that this was before everyone had a cell … Continue reading →

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Road Week

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Ross

I’ve had plenty of time on the open road in the past few days.  On Friday I left Reno for a rafting trip in Central Oregon.  We left after my friends finished their English test and 8 hours later arrived … Continue reading →

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News on the Horizon (August 7)

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Ross

Short version this week and a day late due to a wild and hectic travel schedule  (to be explained shortly). Downgrade – The S&P downgrade and stock fall in response to the Devil Sandwich is going to be big in … Continue reading →

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Scout Series: Getting the Itch

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Ross

Shortly after my election as Lodge Chief I attended the Section Retreat to begin the planning process for the next year’s Conclave.  The retreat was in San Rafael and I drove down with my Lodge Advisor.  There was some unexpected … Continue reading →

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News on the Horizon (July 31)

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Ross

Nevada’s Race Heating Up – The Nevada CD2 race is actually going to heat up this week.  The National Republican Campaign Committee has come to bail out Mark Amodei after pathetic fundraising numbers and a campaign so poorly run apparently … Continue reading →

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Marshall Ads, Debt Ceiling Cluster, Reno In Trouble

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Ross

Marshall Ads -  Kate Marshall has released two ads in the special election for Nevada’s Second Congressional District.  One is a positive ad about her handling of financial issues as State Treasurer and the other slams Mark Amodei for his … Continue reading →

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News on the Horizon (July 24)

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Ross

Marriage in New York  – Although the wedding officially started today, the gay marriages in New York will be in the news throughout the week.  Expect images and stories on Monday but the ripple effect may last all week as … Continue reading →

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