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From November 2005
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Getting It Right; Fair Shakes; and Time-Challenged Exec Likes the Mix
“Stay the Course” Made a Wrong TurnWe enjoy Prosper and read it every month. However, in the article “Stay the Course” by Doug Kelly in the October 2005 issue, we noticed a typo: Regarding NASCAR coming to Infineon Raceway, we believe the year was 1989, not 1999. We verified this through Infineon Raceway’s website (history section). Ricky Rudd was the winner of the first NASCAR Winston Cup Race held there. We enjoyed our first NASCAR race at Infineon in 1993 when it was Sears Point, and we continue to go every year.
By the way, I just finished reading the article on the Sacramento River Train, (On a Tank, October 2005) now I know what I’m asking Michael for my birthday next month.
Karla and Michael Douglas
Rather Say Nothing Than Be Misquoted
From a business owner’s point of view, I’m often nervous about what will actually show up in print from what was specifically said in an interview. Most of us would rather say nothing than be misquoted and thus misperceived by the public. Accuracy of facts and details tends to come second to obtaining the scoop first and publishing it. Despite the increasing outlets, it seems that confidence in journalism is at a low ebb. But I find your publication quite the opposite.
Your August cover story, “Start Your Own Bank, Really” was well-researched and accurate. Banking is a highly regulated environment and an interesting cross between government and private enterprise. It is straightforward, as was your article. I know because I’m starting a bank, and I was quoted in the story. The reporter was pleasant, asked the right questions and could roll with my challenging schedule. Visually, the picture of Steve Voelker and the empty vault was clever. It captured exactly what community banks can offer: a friendly face, a helping hand and most importantly, local decisions.
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