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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Larry,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The tools used in that case were very nice.
They looked at the data in several ways so that bias might be inferred only when
it was apparent "no matter how you sliced it". I support and agree with
the goal to eventually integrate these tools directly into the scoring
programs. When that is done, a CD can review the data to find coaching
opportunities. It's also possible to set thresholds so that the scoring
program might highlight potential bias issues, that the CD could
review.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>However, the tools we have available are not usable
with 2 judges. The 6 judge panel using in the Nats finals was adequate,
but they would not work on 2 judge panels because there is no way to calcualate
a deviation from the average that is meaningful (only one example, there are
other reasons).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>On the other hand, since looking for POTENTIAL bias
to lead to a possible discussion is a lower bar than before, maybe some
mathemetician could propose a system that works with 2 judges that could be
applied in that case......</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>--Lance</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=lld613@psci.net href="mailto:lld613@psci.net">Lisa & Larry</A>
</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">'NSRCA Mailing List'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:26
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] D3
Championship</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">OK…I probably
shouldn’t start this, but I will…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I haven’t read all
the threads, but I have read the ones below in this
series.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The NSRCA has
already set the standard and a method to determine judging bias and has held
a NSRCA member accountable to this standard this year and the AMA sanctioned
the individual. This is fact….Agree with the method to determine bias (or
not) it was used to impose an AMA sanction on a
member.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">IMHO this
discussion suggests that bias has occurred in the D3 championship or
possibly another at the same level FAI. If this is the case the NSRCA must
review this and apply the same discipline using the same measurables to
provide for the same sanctions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">If the NSRCA is
unwilling to investigate or isn’t willing to use the same method to
determine bias, then clearly we (the NSRCA and AMA) have disenfranchised a
NSRCA member and should rethink his sanction.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Our rules and
penalties must check and balance. Then they must be applied to all members
equally regardless of status in membership. This is the only way to reduce /
eliminate bias. I’m also unwilling to entertain the thought the District
Championship is any less important to the NATS. They are both sanctioned
contests ran by a CD accountable to the AMA.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Flame suit
on…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Larry
Diamond</SPAN></FONT></st1:PersonName><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">----- Original Message -----
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV style="font-color: black">
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4"><B><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <A
title=kerlock@comcast.net href="mailto:kerlock@comcast.net">Mike Hester</A>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA Mailing List</A>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sent:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 2:24 PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Subject:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Re:
[NSRCA-discussion] D3 Championship<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">He's not alone. Although he
probably should work on the delivery ;)</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I would support any of the 5
proposals that Ryan listed. Judging FAI can be frustrating enough, but to be
told you're not getting it right when you're already doing everything you
know how to do, that's a hard pill to swallow regardless of the statement's
accuracy.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">You guys out there do need to
realize these guys can fly...and are very good...problem is they're flying
against this Jason dude, travels a lot, flys all the time, might even have a
national title or 2 along the way, not sure. I'm sure you know the type.
*ahem*</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Because my wife generally keeps
scores in D3, we have some pretty good access to each and every score
entered. I can tell you guys without a doubt at times there are some SERIOUS
differences in scores between judges on the same round. I don't mean a
little, I mean like 100 points on the RAW score. Even if this Jason
character was flying straight 10s, the differences if you work them out mean
the others are barely flying a straight line....and that's not the case. I
have no doubt these guys don't think they should be beating Jason in a 6
round contest where 2 of the rounds are "F" rounds, but I am sure most
people would agree the scoring could use some
improvements.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Being one of these evil
incompetent D3 masters judges *ahem* I would certainly support more of a
cooperative effort than some kind of protest. I have been very supportive of
all the FAI guys and especially the scoring, and am usually the guys
everybody throws something at during a judging seminar because I'm trying to
clarify something that effects mainly FAI.
</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I think to identify the
"problem" will take a willingness to recognize that the situation is caused
by a <st1:place w:st="on">LOT</st1:place> of factors, not any one or two. If
anyone's interested, I'll outline the ones I see clearly.
</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I'm not sure if this will all
have the intended effect that jim was looking for in the end, but if nothing
else it does draw some attention to a situation and we should have a closer
look. </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">As for me, soon I'll be
practicing, bracing for the onslought of FAI pilots come to masters to
punish me =)</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-Mike</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4"><B><FONT face=Arial
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <A
title=ryan_mclaughlin@ml.com
href="mailto:ryan_mclaughlin@ml.com">McLaughlin, Ryan (FRS.JAX)</A>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA Mailing List</A>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sent:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 1:50 PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Subject:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Re:
[NSRCA-discussion] D3 Championship<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I didn't want you
to stand alone in this...it's too
important.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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Message-----<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B> <A
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</A>
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Woodward,
Jim<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Wednesday,
October 17, 2007 1:31 PM<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA
Mailing List</st1:PersonName><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] D3
Championship</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Ryan
M.,<O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><O:P></O:P>I
think this takes the cake as a first time nsrca-list email. Thank
you for the support.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><ST1:PERSONNAME u1:st="on"><FONT face=Arial
color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jim</ST1:PERSONNAME>
W.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B><SPAN
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [NSRCA-discussion] D3
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><O:P></O:P>This
is my first post to the NSRCA list as I am a bit 'internet shy', but I
thought I might be able to add some value to the FAI judging discussion
<ST1:PERSONNAME u1:st="on">Jim</ST1:PERSONNAME> W started.
Although I tend to err on the side of diplomacy : ), I believe the
feelings <ST1:PERSONNAME u1:st="on">Jim</ST1:PERSONNAME> expressed are
legitimate and shared by many FAI competitors throughout the
country. As a long time participant, I realize that bias is not a
new problem but I do not think we should accept this is as a "fact of
life" and move on. I think we have an excellent opportunity here
and we should make the most of it.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P><FONT
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<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The primary
issue to address in my opinion is not disparity in judging standards
between judges, though as Earl points out, this is important.
Rather, it is the different standard applied to pilots within one score
set--i.e.. scoring a pilot lower or higher based on who he is. Our
penchant for creating "superstars" is the most discouraging aspect of
FAI competition. To remedy this, we must all make a conscious
decision to change a long established tradition in our sport. Are
we ready to take this on?</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P><FONT
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<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Complaining
isn't the answer and neither is staying quiet, a mistake that has made
the FAI competitors as responsible as anyone else for the
situation. To this end, I submit for your review the following
ideas to specifically target the FAI bias
issue:</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P><FONT color=black><SPAN
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<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><O:P></O:P>1.
Sacrifice one FAI round per contest to serve as an "open" round for all
contestants expected to judge FAI during the event. Allow everyone
to compare notes and use this as a coaching
opportunity.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2. Drop
one FAI pilot to Masters at each contest to serve as a judge for all
rounds and use volunteers from other classes to serve as the
others. This would have to be an agreement made among FAI
pilots.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3.
Extend the pilots meeting to go over specific issues, maybe a new one or
two every meet rather than just pointing out the landing zone,
etc. Make a "mini" judging seminar mandatory each
contest.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">4.
Certify judges for FAI on a volunteer basis and only use "certified"
judges in the contest.</SPAN></FONT><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">5.
Utilize peer judging, in other words, have FAI pilots judge
themselves. If a pilot is not flying, he is judging his fellow
competitors.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><O:P></O:P>Some
of this may seem radical, but I believe there is room for a bit of
this. Pattern belongs to us right? I welcome any ideas or
critique anyone can offer. I will clarify any of the above upon
request.</SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thank you for
your consideration.</SPAN></FONT><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT><O:P></O:P></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><O:P></O:P>Ryan
McLaughlin</SPAN></FONT><FONT color=black><SPAN style="COLOR: black">
<BR></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Eustis,
<ST1:STATE u1:st="on"><ST1:PLACE u1:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Florida</st1:place></st1:State></ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE></SPAN></FONT><FONT
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