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About Me

Russ works for the nations leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly lighting solutions for retail and commercial businesses. His efforts focus on national project management, B2B marketing, and building relationships with architectural firms, design firms, and lighting distributors to provide customized lighting solutions that allows large companies to meet national energy regulations.After college Russ began a career in politics. He worked at the New York State Senate as an advisor and in 1999 became one of the youngest candidates in The United States to run for public office when he challenged the incumbent mayor of New Paltz, NY. After loosing the election by a 3:2 vote margin, Russ ventured out into the corporate world working as a marketing and public relations manager. Years later he began his career in the lighting industry when he was hired as director of marketing and client relations for a leading national lighting distributor.Russ gained recognition in the lighting industry by successfully cultivating national retail accounts and developing representative networks. He earned three nationally recognized industry awards from the Institute of Store Planners (ISP), Philips Lighting, and Architectural Lighting magazine. He also worked closely with the ISP to promote its key role in the retail store design industry.Russ gets his greatest professional satisfaction from bringing people together to deliver innovative client solutions. His client group has included some of the nation's top retailers and design firms.Russ received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York graduating magna cum laude with a major in history and minor in political science and communication.When not working Russ spends time with his family and wife, Phyllis. He can also be found at the gym where he trains in mixed martial arts styles including boxing, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Ju Jitsu. Russ holds a black belt, won the bronze medal at the 2006 NYS karate championships and has won over a dozen medals and awards for his achievements in martial arts competitions. Currently he is ranked 8th nationally as an amateur and has qualified for the 2007 American Martial Arts Alliance national karate tournament.I get my MySpace Layouts from MrDoe.com !

My Interests

Martial arts, weight lifting, plays guitar, active in politics, I like to shoot guns, play with swords and break wood and concrete with my hands and feet. I am also a world traveler. My wife and I have been to 12 European cities, 10 Caribbean islands, Mexico, and most major American cities. I am also a Freemason.

I'd like to meet:

Other martial artists, boxers, or people who do not suck.

Music:

Metal.

Movies:

Anything with explosions and a body count. Comedy, slap stick, that kind of stuff too.

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Television:

Comedy Channel, HBO, Fox News, ESPN, Spike.

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You are ARI. You love money and fame more than anything else in the world. You dont care what other people think about you, unless its the person giving you the money.
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Books:

Books about history or politics.

Heroes:

I think the world has run out of them...

My Blog

"I'm Tired"

"I'm Tired" Two weeks ago, as I was starting my sixth month ofduty in Iraq, I wasforced to return to the USA for surgery for an injuryI sustained prior tomy deployment. With luck, I'll return to Iraq ...
Posted by Russ on Thu, 03 May 2007 08:16:00 PST

The Death of Caesar and Its Lesson for America

One historical event I cannot help to examine this week is the murder of Julius Caesar that occurred on March 15, 44 BC. The academic historical interpretation is that Caesar (100 BC 44B...
Posted by Russ on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 02:40:00 PST

The True Aim of Gun Grabbers

The True Aim Of Gun GrabbersBy Doug Hagin on 08/14/03Printer friendly versionThe debate over the right of the American people to own and carry guns has been, fought, and re-fought over and again. The ...
Posted by Russ on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:08:00 PST

Wake up America!

With the end of the Revolution, America became solely responsible for the safety of its own commerce and citizens. Without the means or the authority to field a naval force necessary to protect their ...
Posted by Russ on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:18:00 PST

Marine Corps General Reinwald

Below is a portion of a National Public Radio (NPR) interview between a female broadcaster and US Marine Corps General Reinwald who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military install...
Posted by Russ on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:16:00 PST

TEDDY ROOSEVELT AND CONSERVATION

"In his youth, Teddy Roosevelt shot wild game all around the world, and the number of kills he made then would not be possible today. Yet, in later years, as he became aware of dwindling animal popula...
Posted by Russ on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:57:00 PST

What is Political Correctness?

Political Correctness is the communal tyranny that erupted in the 1980s. It was a spontaneous declaration that particular ideas, expressions and behaviour, which were then legal, should be forbidden b...
Posted by Russ on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:18:00 PST

Interesting Facts

Did you know... It is impossible to lick your elbow. A crocodile can't stick its tongue out. A shrimp's heart is in their head. People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze,yo...
Posted by Russ on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 09:07:00 PST

Bill of Non-Rights

We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are so confused by the Bill of Rights that they require a "Bill of NON-Rights."ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, bi...
Posted by Russ on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 07:31:00 PST