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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 8:26 am
It sure sounds to me that Trump has already made up his mind and wants Frank. I just don't see it: He messed up on earlier tasks - he was more hindrance than help - he was just a gopher and bricklayer, not a leader - if he was left on his own, their commercial would not have had the appropriate impact & product placement. I would NOT want to work for him. But Trump has always had good things to say about Frank in the boardroom - like he could do no wrong. James & Stephanie do complement eachother - and that has been the truth as long as James has been PM. Wonder what he would have been without her keeping him on track. on the Armchair Apprentice interviews the fired Arrow folks have stated Stephanie was always the "organizer" in the group (which is why you really didn't see her doing much on the tasks). She didn't contribute anything on the creative side. Nicole has a very creative side, but she's really young (acting) and that immaturity overshadows exuberance if you are in a management position. She's a great employee - give her a task and she'll get it done. But as a manager? Not seeing it (even without Tim around). She's creative, not organizational. So that leaves me with James as the best qualified. He knows how to manage - give your team the instructions, assign the best person for each part of the job, stand back and let them do it - that has gotten his team good results a couple of times. He gets blocked when he's doing the task himself (cause he is so detail oriented). Details are important for his own company (http://www.zoodango.com/zoodango/start) but when you have a time constraint, it can be your enemy. So Stephanie was his timekeeper. A good manager hires a timekeeper. My pick (at this point) is James as the winner.

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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 8:37 am
quote:Barf on the Tim and Nicole reunion. Didn't understand the Surya pick. Didn't understand the Angela pick. Didn't think the "final" project was that great. Didn't think the commercials were inspired. I fell asleep, opened my eyes in time to see the board room. I'm sure recap next week will tell me what I missed. Oh! I remember Seeing Tim run around franticly looking for Nicole.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 8:49 am
Tim was running around (obviously) looking for Nicole. During the task, Tim and Nicole sat on the sidelines, whispering and giggling to themselves. And yet again, Trump commented on the two of them in the BR. Bleah. I don't see James as winning this thing. I think a leader has to keep his/her eye on the end result, and James gets his knickers too twisted up in the details. I think he'd do better working on the line, rather than leading the line. I think Trump really likes Frank, and has from the beginning. For some odd reason. Truly, though... What a bizarre task (with two finalists on each team) to use for the final "who's gonna be hired" task, yes? It feels like this season just ran outta steam. But having four finalists in the "live" finale at the Hollywood Bowl really just means that he's already made up his mind who he's gonna hire, yes? And LOL @ Hukd! GMTA, yes? 
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 9:47 am
this show just Jumped The Shark this season. Trump has made these guys live in rat infested tents, many of the candidates never even got an opportunity to be PM, they recycled tasks (didn't they do a commercial a few weeks ago using a cleaning solution?), and now they didn't even have to lead their final task, This is crazy...
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 12:15 pm
This is SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 12:21 pm
If there is a paper, rock, scissors contest to determine the Apprentice, they should use the Budweiser method of paper, rock, scissors. (not that I am promoting violence, but I would like the season to be more interesting)
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 1:07 pm
Donald has said several times that over a million people applied. Does anyone know if this is true, or what the accurate numbers are?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 1:55 pm
Well, first he said "one million applicants and you are the final four". Then he said "millionS of applicants". So I think the reality is whatever is in Donald's brain, since he obviously can't remember if it is million or millions!!!!!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 2:00 pm
I think Trump really likes Frank, and has from the beginning. For some odd reason. Yep, and you know, I think it is because Frank grovels so well in the boardroom. He kisses Butt every chance he gets. Reminds me of an overexcited Puppy every time Trump gives him any attention. LOL
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 4:35 pm
well Trump should watch some of the footage that his cameramen have...
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Mlt
Member
09-18-2002
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 4:56 pm
Well, my least favorite at this point is Frank. So I'm cheering for Frank to get the job.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 7:49 pm
Trump also said his show was #1 in the ratings, so I'd take his "millions" of applicants with about a shaker and a half of salt! Frank and James BOTH need to tone down their voices -- they sound like screechers instead of business men. Nicole needs to be independent - I personally think the F4 is Stefani's to lose. If she watches her step and fights for it, she's got a lot over on the other three.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 7:54 pm
Even DT Junior likes Frank. There must be a side of him that only Trumps see.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 8:05 pm
I'll make a feeble defense of Frank. Some people don't like Frank because they think he is loud and aggressive. I think that Trump sees that as a passion for the job. I think Frank wants to be the Apprentice as much or more than anyone who has ever been on the show. Also I think that Frank tells it like it is and doesn't spin as much as the other candidates. I'm not saying that Frank would be my choice but I can understand why Trump likes him. I like Stefani but she is at a huge disadvantage not ever having been a PM as we simply haven't seen how she would lead. James is pretty solid. Nicole just isn't in the same ballpark with any of them.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 8:25 pm
I'd say Stefani lead James last night in keeping him on time (as much as possible) and making sure that job got finished. ***shudder**** If loud were the only requirement for "passion," I've got a whole class of passionate kids I'd like to let loose on Trump! LOL James did a great job w/the Trump tower challenge, but he lost a bit of ground last night, IMHO, because of his lack of time management and micromanaging that film shoot.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 8:31 pm
LOL - I agree that loud is not the only requirement for "passion". Nevertheless, I think it is obvious how badly Frank wants to be the Apprentice. Good point about Stefani managing the task last time.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 8:35 pm
I would hazard a guess that they all want to be The Apprentice...some are just more controlled than others...
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Mamabatsy
Member
08-05-2005
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 11:30 pm
Trump may like Frank because he isn't as bright as the others and therefore easier to mold. Some of the previous winners have been a little too independent and hard to control. Even Carolyn was hard for him to control once she became well known. Above all, Trump needs to control the people who work for him. No one says "no" to the Donald.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 7:17 am
There's a point where "passion" becomes "desperation". And honestly, I've not seen Frank show how "obviously" he wants to be the apprentice. I think Trump likes Frank because of where he's from.
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 6:49 pm
I want James to win!! One of the math teachers I work with said James called him last night and invited him to go to the Finale with James and his parents. He is an awesome teacher and I am sure there are more former students than just James Sun out there who feel they owe a debt of gratitude to this teacher. He is thrilled and I am so happy for him. I told him to tell James to give a *shout out* to me! 
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:05 pm
I think Trump likes Frank because he is tough - Trump always respects tough - and others have said he is very street smart and a work horse. When he shredded Heidi in the BR Trump was clearly very impressed.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:06 pm
Hey Rvon, that's really nice! What a cool way to thank a teacher! I'm keeping my fingers crossed (frankly, I wasn't crazy about ANY of this year's candidates). But James is one of our home town guys from the Seattle area, so I'm rooting for him just because! Still, I DO think James is more intelligent and can run circles around Frank or Nicole.
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 10:11 pm
I also think Trump finds Frank interesting because he has 'personality' - by that I mean he knows who he is and is not a wallflower type - and also because of his proven passion for real estate and his success in the industry.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 4:46 am
Rvon, very cool!!! I finally watched this ep, I enjoyed it but wanted to see more. DT must have known this season was tanking so he is cutting it short. I think Steph will win, or maybe 1 whole team will win, or maybe 1 from each team will win. I just have feeling he is going to pick 2 this year. If he does then I think Frank or James will be the 2nd choice
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Cokegirl
Member
03-08-2004
| Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 11:21 am
if Tim asks Nicole to marry him on the finale I'll going it get a new tv on Monday because I'm going to be throwing something at it! LOL I really think Trump thought that the whole couple thing was great but IMO it just made this season stink even more.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:13 pm
It's weird that this competition ended last year in July!!! So it's been 9 months. That's a long time. Tim didn't really let on much about his relationship but did talk about Nicole's family. 
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