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Here is all the progress that we've been making so far! But we need more help! That's where you come in.
Above Photograph taken in 1968 by Akiyoshi Miyashita courtesy of Yasuhiro Fujioka is of John and Alice Coltrane's practice room in the Dix Hills home.
Virginia Huie of Cablevision's News12 Team gives an update on the Coltrane Home in Dix Hills. We are working hard but still need your help! Watch the video in a new window by clicking here.
ACKNOWLEDGE The enduring importance of the Coltrane Legacy.
RESOLVE To help save the John & Alice Coltrane Home in Dix Hills.
COMMIT To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" in 2014.
We are the Friends of the Coltrane Home in Dix Hills and we need your help!
There is a house in Dix Hills on Long Island. It is a modest dwelling where John and Alice Coltrane raised their young children. It is the place where one of the greatest musical works of the twentieth century "A Love Supreme" was composed. It has been identified by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the most endangered historic places in the country.
Above is a photograph that was taken in 2004 when the home was discovered and saved from demolition.
We believe in the importance of preserving and opening to the public this wonderful site. We believe in the cultural importance of this site to promote Coltrane's enduring legacy of music and spirituality. We believe in the significance of these two great African American artists to our history. We believe in giving both the local community and the world at large the opportunity to visit, listen, and learn at the Coltrane Home in Dix Hills.
Carlos Santana, Chair of the Coltrane Home Honorary Board lends us his full support stating, "The Coltrane Home is a beacon to Coltrane lovers, jazz lovers and anyone interested in cultural history. I invite you to listen to the music of John Coltrane, open up your mind and heart to his musical language and visit the home where the universal tone was created."
The Home was saved from the wrecking ball, secured and stabilized, but much more needs to be done. The prominent firm of Frederick Schwartz Architects prepared a Historic Structure Report, an integral part of any historic preservation project. We were awarded grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the New York State Office of Parks, and the 1772 Foundation.
Here is what we have accomplished so far: initial cleanup and stabilization of the home and planning documents including the Historical Structures Report in total worth $134,750.00.
This is a picture of the Coltrane Home as it is now. It has been cleared of debris and landscaping has begun.
We now need to move on to restoration and expansion in the hopes of a limited opening to the public in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of "A Love Supreme" in 2014.
The initial phase of exterior restoration is estimated at roughly $85,000 and includes much needed mold remediation. This will be followed by further exterior and interior restoration and finally a museum interpretation of the home to make it as accessible and user friendly as possible utilizing historical archives, technology and interactive exhibits celebrating the Coltrane legacy. In addition, there will be a meditation garden in the expansive back yard of the home dedicated to Alice Coltrane. The latter phase of the project will be the construction of an education center, including a library housing archives of Coltrane related material and a complete digital listening area.
As we enter this campaign, we do so in the knowledge that this is an important project worth pursuing. We ask for your help because it is needed to see this project through to fruition. And we are grateful for your attention and any amount you consider giving.


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Well, that didn't last long.
After tying the knot in a hush-hush ceremony in late 2008, former Fringe costars Anna Torv and Mark Valley have split in even quieter fashion, confirms People.
No word on what went wrong between the seemingly happy twosome, who reportedly went their separate ways a few months ago. Both have, however, kept busy shooting their respective Fox series, which film in Vancouver.
Mark's bodyguard dramedy Human Target wraps its first season this Wednesday, and Anna's Fringe is wrapping up its second year with a third on the way.
Can't anyone stay together these days? Here are some more Big Celebrity Splits.

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Deputy Sheriff
Brian Robert LitzMarion County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Brian Robert Litz
Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Deputy Litz and to all the personnel of the Marion County Sheriff's Office who worked with him.
While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.
God bless.
Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL
February 9, 2004
I was shocked and saddened to hear about what happened to this man. I did not know him personally, but from what I have heard and read about him, he seemed like a wonderful person, and I know he will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his wife and little boy. God bless all the law enforcement out there, and thank you for putting your life on the line each day.
Amanda Proffitt
Johnson City, Tennessee
February 9, 2004
I am using this forum to convey my sincerest condolences to the family of Deputy Sheriff Brian Robert Litz.
I am one of the three stepdaughters related to the suspect, and had been so for 22 years. I cannot express my utter horror and shock as to the events that happened this past Saturday. This has taken a terrible toll on all members of both families involved. I am deeply saddened, as are all of my family members. As I loved my stepfather, so did we all. I cannot imagine the man I knew doing this sort of thing to himself and certainly never to another human being. I don't think I will ever completely know the "whole" story but I pray for my stepfather and for the brave officer who came to do his job, neither of them knowing of the horrible fate that would take place that day. God bless my stepfather, and to the dedicated officer that tryed to step in and negotiate a better way to undo the pain that he had been going through. God bless the familys involved in this tragic event. I continue to pray.................... sincerely, a loving stepdaughter
February 9, 2004
There are no words to express the loss of this special young man. Brian was a joy to everyone and had a heart of gold.
He will always hold a special place in my heart. I loved him as if he were my own son. I love you Brian
Aunty Denise
denise manseau
family member aunt
February 9, 2004
I've already left a reflection, but I wanted to let people know how much we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of...hands to help us up with, shoulders to cry on, prayers sent, grief shared...many of us are checking these reflections a few times a day, and we're so touched at how many people are taking the time to let us know they care.
Those of us who know....KNEW Brian also know that he would never have wanted this for himself. He was a merciless self-critiquer, and I can just about hear him now, reaming himself over what happened, and not allowing that this was a mindless, senseless, awful moment that cannot be changed, something no amount of training or experience could have prevented...He was "Officer Safety" at its best, constantly preaching it, always demonstrating it... Besides "later, bro" (never goodbye) and "Oh, no doubt!" he always said that no matter what, the important thing was that we go home to our families at the end of the shift. We learned so much from him....
We all know how much he loved his wife and son...and his dog, Justice (most of the time!!)...he loved to have fun....he loved doing things for everyone else....every deputy considered him their good friend....
And not one of us truly believes this guy is actually gone. Like its some cosmic joke, or a huge mistake, or an awful nightmare and WHEW, glad we finally woke up!
So anyway, the time you've all been taking to post a note, make a phone call, or say a prayer.....it's making a difference, and we can't say thanks enough.....
A Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's Office
February 9, 2004
To the family of Deputy Brian R. Litz:
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to you for your tragic loss-we all mourn for you.
February 9, 2004
To the family of Brian Litz- my deepest condolences.
To my Law Enforcement brothers and sisters- my prayers are with you.
So very sorry to hear of this Deputy's life being taken.
May the Lord hold you all close to HIS heart during this time of trouble and heartache.
Rest in Peace Deputy Litz. Your tour of duty is over here.
Watch over those of us left behind as we continue on in the battle between good and evil.
Corporal L. Satcher
Gainesville Police Dept Florida
February 9, 2004
What can I say about Brian? He was a wonderful man with a sense of professionalism that I have never seen in anyone else. Brian and I became friends over his K-9 Justice. We found out that we used the same trainer. From that point we hit it off as friends. From his sweet smile to his funny email address he was an amazing man and fabulous deputy. He adored his wife and son. I enjoyed his friendly emails and funny nextel pages. I can't believe he is gone and I don't think I will ever be the same. He touched my life in so many ways and I think that I am a better person just for knowing him. If his family reads this I want them to know how horrible I feel for them and that I have been praying for you and Brian since I found out of his death on Saturday the 7th. You all are all I have been thinking about and praying for. May god bless Brian and keep him. I hope that you are able to find peace and solitude in the wonderful memories that I know you have of him. He is at peace with god.
Jaime Urban
Marion County Sheriff's Office DEU
February 9, 2004
I say good-bye to you, hero, and ask you to rest in peace, and think about us, and miss us, as down here we love you so very much.
I imagine angels are accompanying you now and I ask them to take care of you, because you deserve their protection.
Reserve Sergeant J.C. Helms
Polk County Sheriff's Office
February 9, 2004
February 9, 2004
Rest In Peace ....K9 handler Brother
Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/K9 Handler
February 9, 2004
Rest in peace Brother Brian, you are a true hero and will not be forgotten.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/04
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla
February 9, 2004
We in Law Enforcement are the sheep dogs protecting the flock of our communities from the wolves. Brian was the big dog on this day. When he fell, our hearts sank. The other Deputies there stepped up and attacked the wolf that took Brians life. Thank you all for being there when a fallen brother needed you most. Brian you will always be the big dog. You will always be remembered.
Cpl. Chris Scaglione
Ocala Police Dept.
February 9, 2004
Dedicated To A Fallen Hero:
Deputy Brian Litz was looked upon as an excellent k-9 deputy as well as a loving husband and a caring father of little Brian. Deputy Litz life was taken from him too soon. Although he is gone we will always have a living reminder of him, his son little Brian. Deputy Brian Robert Litz had one soul but many hearts. He was a friend and co-worker to both my parents. They always had such good things to say about him and his k-9 Justice. Dept Litz is one of many fallen heros. He will certainly live on and always hold a special place in many of our hearts. Our prays are with him, his family,friends and co-workers.
God Bless You Deputy Litz
Daughter of Corp Mike Colbert
-Dunnellon Police Deptartment &
Dispatcher Carrie Colbert
-Marion County Sheriffs Office
February 9, 2004
Good bye Brian. This week will be one of the toughest ones I can remember for all of us. Know that you were one of the best that I have had the priveledge to work with. You were truly one of the good guys. You are gone, but I hope your family will take heart in the knowledge that you died with honor, while doing what you loved. You and Justice were a perfect team and I know he was part of your family. If he could have saved you, I know he would have....
Marion...Kilo 3483 is 10-7.
Deputy Ron Hoague
Marion County Sheriff's Office
February 9, 2004
Brian, you were not only my co-worker but a member of my family. You allowed me the priviledge of having your son call me Aunt Sharon and my neice to call you Uncle Brian. You touched all of our hearts in the Falcone family and we will never forget you. You can rest easy that Cherie and Brian will always be members of our family and we will care and watch out for them forever. I miss you so much my brother, watch over us from the heavens and keep us safe. We love you.
Sgt Sharon Falcone
Marion County Sheriff's Office
February 9, 2004
This fine officer responded to a possible break-in report at my in-laws home near Ocala back in November. My wife arrived alone at the house and upon discovering an open door, she called me.
I in turn called Marion County 911 from NC. Deputy LItz and the other deputies were very prompt and professional in determining that no break-in had occurred. They were very kind to my wife who was rather embarrassed and assured her that was what their job was. She was so appreciative of his kindness, as was I. What a terrible tragedy to lose a fine family man and outstanding, veteran officer so senselessly.
I am so very saddened for the family, friends and collegaues of this fine man. We will not forget this fine man. He now walks a beat in Heaven with St. Michael. My prayers are with his loved ones. God Bless and be safe.
Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools,
Avery Dist. Law Enforcement
Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist LEO
February 9, 2004
To the Litz family, and Marion County Sheriff's Office,
My sincere sympathies for your loss. Deputy Litz is a hero, and made the ultimate sacrifice doing a job that I'm sure he loved. My prayers are with all of you. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother!
Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida
February 9, 2004
Rest easy brother the watch is ours now.
God bless you and youre family.
Atlanta Police
February 9, 2004
To the Litz family,
Our deepest sympathy. Words can not discribe how very sorry we are for your loss. My husband is also a K-9 officer, he has been with our Sheriffs Office for about the same amount of time Brian was with Marion, we also have a 5 year old....
We just lost a good friend, Deputy Bruce Williams, October 19, 2003. He was also killed in the line of duty. From this I know that time will mend the broken hearts of your family and extended family. Brian died a hero, and no one will ever forget that. Be proud of him, be strong and know that you all have a special angel to watch out over you forever.
You are in our prayers, our deepest sympathy.
Missie Wife of a Deputy
Green Lake County Wisconsin
February 9, 2004
I would like to express my sympathy to the family of officer Litz. I pray for his family and friends. I went through the same loss last year when my brother was killed in a car accident while on a call. I hope the family will come through this time of saddness. And know that he is appreciated and loved. Rest in peace officer Litz.
February 9, 2004
Is so sad to hear of another officer killed in line of duty and is specially hard when is so close to home....
To your family and friends we sent our love, our prayers go out to you...and to you Deputy Litz, thank you and make sure that you will not be forgotten..
God Bless you
terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86
February 9, 2004
To the family of Deputy Litz-may God be with you during this time, my prayers are with you. To Deputy Litz's fellow Deputies-may God be with you as well. Keep the faith, hold the line and continue with the fight against the evil in this world.
Investigator Ronnie Austin
State Attorney's Office-Tallahassee, FL
February 9, 2004
On behalf of everyone in the Ft Myers area, we extend to you our thoughts an prayers. I am the fiancee of Officer Daniel Starks who was recently killed in the line of duty (EOW 10.25.03). I know how hard it can be on this officers department, friends, and family. Our hearts go out to you, and though it isn't easy, know that your loved one is in a better place. I hope he has met Daniel, and that they are happy. Good luck, and I'll be praying for everyone effected by this Officer's death.
Survivor of Fallen Officer Daniel Starks - FMPD
February 9, 2004
My condolences to the members of the Marion Co. S. O. and to the family of Dep. Litz. Rest in peace for we have the watch now.
Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
February 9, 2004
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Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Evander Kane scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Andrew Ladd added an insurance tally in the third, as the Winnipeg Jets downed the New Jersey Devils, 4-2, at Prudential Center.
Grant Clitsome and Zach Bogosian also scored for the Jets, who got 24 saves from Ondrej Pavelec in improving to 3-1-0 on their five-game road trip.
"It's not easy to win on the road in this league," Ladd said of the road trip. "It's been nice so far. We got another one to go, and we would sure like to finish it off with a win."
Johan Hedberg, in net for the second straight night as Martin Brodeur sat with a back injury, gave up all four Winnipeg goals on 27 shots.
"Warmup didn't feel good enough. I didn't feel 100-percent," Brodeur said. "I decided to pull myself out."
Travis Zajac and Steve Bernier lit the lamp for New Jersey, which suffered its second regulation loss at home and fell to 1-3-1 in its last five.
With the score tied, 2-2, Kane put the Jets in front on a terrific individual effort, as he split a pair of defenders near the blue line and avoided Hedberg's sprawling poke check with 2:12 left in the middle stanza.
Early in the third, a Devils turnover saw the puck squirt out to the left circle, where Ladd ripped home a wrister for his 10th of the season at the 7:46 mark.
The Devils were denied a goal with 6:07 remaining as Jets defenseman Ron Hainsey grabbed a puck mid-air and threw it out of the crease. The whistle blew prematurely, and the Devils had few opportunities from there.
The Jets opened the scoring 2 1/2 minutes in when Blake Wheeler brought three defenders with him into the left circle, stopped on a dime and sent a centering pass that resulted in Bogosian's first goal of the year.
Midway through the first period the Devils tied it, as David Clarkson's chip up the boards started a 2-on-1 break for Patrik Elias and Zajac, who beat Pavelec far side with a wrister.
Bernier was credited with the go-ahead goal with 2:50 left in the first, but Winnipeg tied it on the power play in the second period. With Anton Volchenkov off for interference, Clitsome ripped a shot that hit off the top of Hedberg's glove and found the back of the net at the 13:01 mark.
The goal ended Winnipeg's 0-for-21 drought on the power play.
Kane is currently riding an NHL-high seven-game point streak ... The Jets
ended a five-game losing streak in New Jersey ... The Jets will complete their
road trip Tuesday against the Rangers before returning home to face the Devils
on Thursday.
Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia in September has altered the date of the Penn-Villanova football game.
Kyle Busch won Sunday's road course race in Sonoma, California, but he still has a long way to go to become eligible for a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
NFL players have a very short shelf life to make significant amounts of money so it's tough to fault anyone who has outperformed a contract when they go knocking on the door to ask for more.
Pete Mackanin will remain interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies for the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly retained restricted free agent forward Kyle Singler with a five-year contract extension.
The Detroit Red Wings signed veteran forward Brad Richards a one-year contract on Wednesday.


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mporter012, the other posters are right. Your specific intended use makes a big difference. Medium format cameras vary greatly in weight as well as mirror/shutter vibrations. TLRs have no mirrors. The Pentax 645NII's mirror is so well damped that it doesn't even need mirror lockup, and the Pentax 67II's shutter is so violent that even with MLU certain lens/tripod combinations lead to blurred images. Leaf shutters are allegedly less vibration inducing than focal plane shutters.
This is an interesting article that will guide you in your decision making process. It was written in 2003 so the equipment names have changed but it still gives you an overall idea about some of the pitfalls to avoid. The author came to the conclusion that you should get something in the $800-$1000 range. A lot of his advice seems sound. Unfortunately I don't shoot enough to warrent spending $800 on a piece of equipment I only use a fraction of the time. It's nice to daydream of the ultimate tripod but instead I went inexpensive. I went inexpensive but kept some of the things the author said in mind. I eventually settled on a vintage Star-D. It is one of the nicer ones that seems identical to the Tiltall's of the same era. Except for the large handles it is all aluminum and brass. I got it for about $70 on an auction site. It is in really nice condition. So check out vintage Tiltalls if you want a solid work horse that has decent resale value. If you find a good condition vintage Tiltall at a reasonable price on Craigslist or an auction site I would get it. The beauty of it is if it doesn't fit your needs you can sell it and you are only out a few dollars... or you may break even.
The other thing to consider is you often have conflicting needs when you get a tripod. The best tripod would be heavy to form a stable platform for your gear. But it also needs to be light enough to carry as far as you need to carry it. If all you are doing is studio work you could buy a gigantic wooden tripod. It would be heavy and have good damping properties. But if you need to hike up a mountain then you need something lighter. I guess my tripod is 6 pounds including the center column. Some people pay feel that is heavy. It works for me and I hike a couple of miles away from by car on sloping ground with it. My backpack full of medium format, DSLR, and sometimes 35mm camera equipment along with my tripod would break my girlfriend's back. So you have to realistically figure out what works for you.


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Poile says time was right, albeit not perfect to trade for veteran goalie
David Poile thinks this was a good time for the Nashville Predators to trade for a veteran goalie. Just not the best time.
That would have been roughly six weeks ago when Pekka Rinne, out with a staph infection, had missed a month and showed no signs that he was anywhere near a return to action. It finally happened Wednesday, though, when Nashville acquired 27-year-old Devan Dubnyk in a trade the Edmonton Oilers.
"Would I like to have done it earlier? Absolutely," Poile said. "But there was nothing that became available. When it became apparent that Pekka was going to be out for more than a couple of weeks we've been knocking on doors and there was really nothing out there that was available to us.
"In Edmonton's case, they weren't going to trade Dubnyk until they had a replacement and it wasn't until [Wednesday] that that happened."
In a separate deal Wednesday, the Oilers got 27-year-old Ben Scrivens from Los Angeles.
The Predators gave up veteran forward Matt Hendricks to get a player who has a 2.88 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage in 171 career NHL appearances.
Dubnyk, a first-round pick (14th overall) in 2004, is in the final year of a contract that will pay him $3.75 million this season and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. As such, he has until the end of the season or until Rinne returns – whichever comes first – to audition for a franchise that started this season with an NHL backup (Carter Hutton) that had one game of NHL experience and two AHL netminders (Marek Mazanec and Magnus Hellberg) who never had played an NHL game.
"I really believe Pekka is coming back," Poile said. "I really do and I think he's on his way. I don't know the date for that. Having said that, if there was any setback in any way, shape or form I think we've clearly got ourselves an insurance policy. … If you want to think worst-case-scenario, [Dubnyk] is a No. 1. If you want to think that he could be part of a package for a 1-2 combination next year, maybe we're getting a head start on that. I think there's a lot of good reasons we made the deal [Wednesday]."
Hutton and Mazenec have combined to start the 38 games since Rinne was sidelined by post-surgical complications. At the time he went out (10 games into the season), the Predators were one game above .500 and averaged. 2.20 goals against. Following Tuesday's victory over Calgary they were one game below .500 and averaged 2.88 goals against.
Nashville is next-to-last in the Central Division as it prepares for a Thursday game at Philadelphia (6 p.m., Fox Sports-Tennessee). All three goalies will be on the roster and available to play at that time, but either Mazanec or Hutton (both are on two-way contracts) will be reassigned to Milwaukee on Friday.
"This has been somewhat of a struggle without Pekka this year," Poile said. "I think Hutton and Mazanec have done a good job but I think Dubnyk gives us a chance to be a little bit better. [We're] going with a guy that has clearly had a lot more experience, clearly been a No. 1 and has won a lot of big games in his career.
"So it's a chance – if you will – it's an opportunity – if you will – to try to improve our hockey club at this time."
If only they could have done it sooner.


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Mayan Civilization May Have Collapsed Due To Climate Change
The ancient Maya have recently been the subject of much media attention due to the impending completion of the current 5,125-year cycle of their infamous Long Count Calendar on December 21, 2012.
One of the reasons for the fascination surrounding the supposed future predictions of the Maya was that their civilization, once incredibly sophisticated, rapidly descended into bloody wars between neighboring city-states, depleted resources and eventually complete collapse. Anyone who has visited Mayan sites in Mexico and Central America knows that most of the cities are still engulfed in a fast-growing jungle; scientists are now speculating that the primary reason for the collapse of Mayan civilization may be climate change. Sindya N. Banoo reports for New York Times:
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The ancient Maya civilization may have risen — and then fallen — in response to climate change, scientists report after creating precise climate records going back 2,000 years.
The researchers, whose findings appear in the current issue of the journal Science, reconstructed rainfall patterns using cross-sections of stalagmites from a cave near the ancient city of Uxbenka, in what is now southern Belize.
1600 Year Old Mayan Temple Discovered in Guatemala
A scarlet temple emblazoned with the likeness of a blood-drinking god may sound like something from an H. Rider Haggard or Robert E. Howard story, but that's what scientists seem to have stumbled upon in the jungles of Guatemala:
The noonday sun is depicted as an ancient being with crossed eyes who drank blood, and a final series of masks resemble the local jaguars, which awake from their jungle slumbers at dusk.
In Maya culture the sun is closely associated with new beginnings and the sun god with kingship, Houston explained. So the presence of solar visages on a temple next to a royal tomb may signify that the person buried inside was the founder of a dynasty—El Zotz's first king.
Read more – and watch an amazing video – at National Geographic.
DisinfoCast with Matt Staggs: Episode 15: Lost Mayan Technology with James O'Kon
iTunes | Download (mp3) | RSS | iPhone AppArchaeoEngineer James A. O'Kon, the author of The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology is here to discuss some of the astonishing discoveries he's made while researching the technological innovations of the Mayan culture. O'Kon, who has spent years in the field, has uncovered evidence of Mayan suspension bridges, concret manufacturing and more. Prepare to have everything you think you know about this ancient civilization challenged.
Newly Unearthed Mayan Hieroglyphs Point To December 2012, With A Twist
Recently the Mayan calendar system was found to extend far beyond 2012, perhaps giving some respite to those who feared that the world would end by next Christmas. Now a new discovery once again highlights December 21, 2012, but as the end of a political cycle, rather than doomsday. I say bring it on. Phys.Org reports:
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Archaeologists working at the site of La Corona in Guatemala have discovered a 1,300 year-old year-old Maya text that provides only the second known reference to the so-called "end date" for the Maya calendar on December 21, 2012. The discovery, one of the most significant hieroglyphic find in decades, was announced today at the National Palace in Guatemala.
"This text talks about ancient political history rather than prophecy," says Marcello A. Canuto, Director of Tulane's Middle American Research Institute and co-director of the excavations at the Maya ruins of La Corona. "This new evidence suggests that the 13 Bak'tun date was an important calendrical event that would have been celebrated by the ancient Maya."
The hieroglyphs commemorated a royal visit to La Corona in AD 696 by the most powerful Maya ruler of that time, Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' of Calakmul.
Newly Found Mayan Calendar Goes Far Beyond 2012
World to end on December 21st, 5012? Brian Vastag writes in the Washington Post:
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The ancient Mayans were masters of time, keepers of good calendars. And now we have one of their timekeepers' workrooms to prove it.
In a striking find, archaeologists in Guatemala report the discovery of a small building whose walls display calendars that destroy any notion that the Mayans predicted the end of the world in 2012. This calendar spans some 7,000 years — heading much farther into the future than the supposed doomsday date.
The newly found calendars, which track the motion of the moon, Venus and Mars, provide an unprecedented glimpse into how these storied sky-gazers — who dominated Central America for nearly 1,000 years — kept such accurate track of months, seasons and years.
"What they're trying to do is understand the large cycles of cosmic time," said William Saturno, the Boston University archaeologist who led the expedition.
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Guatemalan Mayans to World: 2012 is Not the End, and We Should Know
This breezy seemingly fluffy travel article in the Guardian just days before NYE that somehow got overlooked as the apocalyptic hysteria surrounding the Mayan Long Count date of 21 December 2012 reached a pots-New Year crescendo (for now).
In it, author Kevin Rushby reminds us that unlike the Atlanteans, the 'noble savage' and other imaginary creatures Mayan culture still exists and continuous with its more grandiose past.
When Rushby asks a local Guatemalan shaman about the end-of-the-world prophecy, he says, "It is the end of a 5,126-year cycle, that's true, but there is no mention of the end of the world. People seem to have got that from the Dresden Codex (a pre-Columbian volume of Mayan writings now in the State Library of Dresden). But in that record there is no mention of 2012." According to Rushby, "Some millenarian-minded person had put these two separate records together and made a doomsday scenario."
Read more about contemporary Mayan culture over at the Guardian.… Read the rest
Cracked Mayan Code May Pave Way to 'Eight Tons of Pure Gold'
Mayans, Gold, "666 B.C." and 2012 just around the corner…Why do I have a bad feeling about this? Fox News Latino reports:
Led by Joachim Rittsteig, an expert in Mayan writing, a group of scientists and journalists left Germany Tuesday, on a mission to Guatemala in search of a lost Maya treasure allegedly submerged under Lake Izabal.
According to the German newspaper Bild, which sponsored the expedition, the expedition includes two reporters from the publication, a photographer, a television camera, and a professional diver who will submerge into Lake Izabal in an attempt to find eight tons of gold said to have been lost there.
The expedition is led by Joachim Rittsteig, an expert in Mayan writing, who claims to have cracked the famous Dresden Codex and discovered specific information in one of its chapters that leads to a treasure in Lake Izabal.
"The Dresden Codex leads to a giant treasure of eight tons of pure gold," said Rittsteig, who has spent more than 40 years studying the document, to Bild…
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Westport Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Results PR Newswire VANCOUVER, Oct. 30, 2013 ~ Quarterly Revenues Up 51% Year over Year; Westport Maintains Annual Revenue Outlook ~ VANCOUVER, Oct. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013 and provided an update on operations. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. Highlights include: *Westport revenue, excluding joint ventures' revenues, for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was $46.5 million compared with $30.7 million for the same period last year, an increase of 51%. *Westport revenue, excluding joint ventures' revenues, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $111.4 million compared with $115.7 million for the same period last year. *Segment revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was: $20.3 million for Applied Technologies; $17.8 million for On-Road Systems; $8.4 million for Corporate and Technology Investments; $77.5 million for Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI); and $114.6 million for Weichai Westport Inc. (WWI). *Westport revenue plus CWI revenue for the quarter ended and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $124.0 million and $311.6 million, respectively, compared with $76.2 million and $270.8 million, respectively, for the same period last year. *In the third quarter of 2013, CWI shipped 2,409 units and WWI shipped 9,080 units. *For the quarter ended September 30, 2013 Westport reported a net loss of $30.2 million, or $0.53 loss per share, compared with $32.5 million, or $0.59 loss per share, for the same period last year. *Subsequent to the quarter ended September 30, 2013, Westport increased cash balance by $148.2 million through a financing transaction, which closed on October 1, 2013. "2013 is an exciting transition year for us as we see the continued rapid development of markets for natural gas vehicles," said David Demers, CEO of Westport. "As natural gas truly begins to penetrate our economy, the benefits of a step change cost in transportation energy will be profound and far-reaching. Westport is moving quickly as we transition from a market creation culture into a full commercial operation. Over the next few years we will be rebalancing our product portfolio and our business model as our OEM partnerships mature and develop." "First, in terms of developments in our current portfolio, Cummins Westport's new ISX12 G is off to a good start this year and we expect very strong growth next year. I think we have the right product at the right time to see a real breakthrough that will establish natural gas as a major fuel for trucks around the world which will be a catalyst for further investment in refueling infrastructure. Furthermore, it is great to see interest building for the Westport iCE PACK^TM liquefied natural gas (LNG) Tank system as illustrated in our purchase order announcement earlier today for 900 iCE PACKs over the next two years." "We see many of the engine and vehicle OEMs transitioning to natural gas on a vertically-integrated basis and our recently completed equity financing gives us the balance sheet strength to expand our reach into fast developing opportunities where we can create value for our OEM partners and Westport shareholders," stated Demers. Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Highlights Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ($ in millions, 2013 2012 % Change 2013 2012 % Change except per share amounts) Consolidated revenues $ 46.5 $ 51% $ $ (4%) 30.7 111.4 115.7 Consolidated gross 16.0 7.8 105% 32.4 39.7 (18%) margin Consolidated gross 34.4% 25.4% - 29.1% 34.3% - margin percentage Operating expenses 42.9 32.7 31% 127.2 98.8 29% (Research and development, general and administrative and sales and marketing) Income from 3.7 4.3 (14%) 10.0 14.4 (31%) unconsolidated joint ventures Consolidated Adjusted (19.5) (17.6) 11% (73.7) (35.5) 108% EBITDA (The reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA is described below) Cash and short-term 89.3* 255.5 (65%) 89.3 255.5 (65%) investments balance Net loss (30.2) (32.5) (7%) (96.0) (61.2) 57% Net loss per share $ (0.53) $ (10%) $ (1.72) $ 51% (0.59) (1.14) *As of October 1, 2013, cash and short-term investments balance was $237.5 million. Path to Profitability 2013 is a transition year. As Westport shifts from market creation work to a full commercial operation and profitability, Westport has two interim milestones. Westport's first milestone is to have its three operating business units to be Adjusted EBITDA positive by the end of 2014. Westport's second milestone is to have its consolidated business to be Adjusted EBITDA positive by the end of 2015, driven by contributions from Westport's operating business units, Westport's share of net income from the joint ventures, and service revenue earned from Westport's development partners. Business Units Adjusted EBITDA* Three Months Ended ($ in millions) September 30, 2013 June 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 Applied Technologies $ 2.1 $ 2.9 $ 2.3 On-Road Systems (7.2) (8.6) (8.6) New Markets and Off-Road (3.6) (3.1) (2.4) Systems Total Operating Business Units (8.7) (8.8) (8.7) Adjusted EBITDA Corporate & Technology (10.8) (19.0) (17.7) Investments Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $ (19.5) $ (27.8) $ (26.4) *Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation is described below. Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Highlights *Westport product revenue, excluding joint ventures' revenues, for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was $32.9 million, an increase of $4.6 million, or 16.3%, from $28.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The increase is primarily due to revenue generated through the BAF acquisition and increased sales of high pressure direct injection (Westport^TM HPDI) systems. Westport parts revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was $3.7 million, an increase of $2.7 million, or 270%, from $1.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Service and other revenue was $9.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared with $1.4 million for the same period last year. The $8.5 million increase is due to the timing of revenue recognized under Westport development agreements. *Research and development expenses were $23.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $7.1 million from $16.4 million in the same period last year. These expenses were driven by increases in investments under new and existing on-road and off-road development programs. *Selling, general and administrative expenses were $19.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $3.1 million from $16.3 million in the same period last year primarily due global market development efforts. *Westport consolidated net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 decreased from $32.5 million in 2012 to $30.2 million. Included in the net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 is a $1.3 million and a $7.4 million net foreign exchange loss, respectively, attributed mainly to the movement in the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, which is unrealized. Excluding this impact, Westport consolidated net loss and net loss per share was $28.9 million and $0.51, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, and $25.1 million and $0.46, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. *For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, Westport reported a consolidated Adjusted EBITDA loss of $19.5 million compared with a loss of $17.6 million in the prior year period. The reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA is described below. *Cash used in the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was $46.0 million including $12.4 million in debt-related repayments. Excluding the debt-related repayments, cash used in the quarter was $33.6 million. Operating Business Unit Highlights Applied Technologies *Applied Technologies gross margin and gross margin percentage for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 increased to $6.5 million and 32%, respectively, compared to $5.2 million and 25%, respectively, in the prior year period primarily due to service revenue and product mix. *Applied Technologies operating expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 increased by $1.5 million compared to the prior year period primarily related to higher research and development costs for new products. *During the quarter, Westport launched a new high pressure natural gas system, consisting of tank valve and filling valve, for the automotive market in China and Europe. The new system is lighter, smaller, and designed and validated to the OEMs' standards. Supplying to two of the leading European automotive OEMs, Westport's high pressure natural gas system will be integrated into their existing and new natural gas vehicle platforms. On-Road Systems *On-Road Systems revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 increased by 109% to $17.8 million compared to $8.5 million in the same period last year as a result of revenue generated from BAF and increased sales of HPDI systems. *The production of Volvo V60 Bi-Fuel car has started and the first delivery is expected to be in the beginning of December. *Westport On-Road business strategy is to provide HPDI as a vertically integrated solution for engine and truck OEMs. The current generation of HPDI on the Westport 15L engine is still assembled in Vancouver using an upfit process. Westport's production focus is shifting from an upfit model to vertical integration of Westport's next generation of HPDI for targeted OEMs. The last day for orders for the 15L engine with Westport HPDI with 2013 Environmental Protection Agency 2010 certification will be November 15, 2013. However, Westport plans to continue to offer an HPDI solution for Australia in concert with Westport's fuelling partners for the foreseeable future. *Westport strives to deliver the best customer experience and is committed to the continuation of its class-leading support for all existing customers. In 2014, Westport will leverage service and support activities in the Westport U.S. operations to take advantage of logistics and to better assist its U.S. customer base. While Westport OEM partners implement vertically integrated natural gas engine strategies, they will have a strong product offering in the vocational and regional haul segment in the Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine and the Westport iCE PACK™ LNG Tank System. New Markets and Off-Road Systems *Westport continues its strong collaboration with Caterpillar and EMD to develop HPDI-based fuel systems and LNG tank systems for large mine trucks and locomotives. To date, the collaborative HPDI system has been demonstrated on multi-cylinder versions of the Caterpillar C175 and EMD 710 engines used in large mine trucks and locomotives, respectively. Test data is confirming full diesel power, torque, and efficiency with high natural gas substitution rates. *Westport has entered into the final phase of the previously-announced HPDI locomotive demonstration project, with the consortium members Canadian National Railways (CN), EMD, and Gaz Metro, partially funded by Sustainable Technology Development Canada. This demonstration project will also include a prototype LNG Tender for HPDI locomotives. *The first revenue is expected to be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2013 for delivery of LNG Tenders to CN as previously announced. Cummins Westport Inc. Highlights Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, % Change September 30, % Change ($ in millions) 2013 2012 2013 2012 Units 2,409 1,588 52% 6,438 5,503 17% Revenue $ 77.5 $ 45.5 70% $ $ 29% 200.2 155.1 Gross margin 17.7 13.4 32% 50.5 50.5 - Gross margin 22.8% 29.5% - 25.2% 32.6% - percentage Operating expenses 9.8 6.4 53% 30.6 17.1 79% Segment operating 7.9 7.0 13% 19.9 33.4 (40%) income Net income to 2.5 3.6 (31%) 6.6 12.0 (45%) Westport *CWI engine shipments for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 increased by 52% to 2,409 units compared with 1,588 units in the prior year period. The quarterly volumes in North America increased by 103% driven by higher sales in all segments particularly truck applications. Growth in the trucking segment increased as a result of the launch of the 400HP version of the ISX12 G engine in August. *The decrease in CWI gross margin percentage during the quarter is primarily due to mix of sales, mainly from the sale of the ISX12 G engines, which have a low gross margin on product launch. In addition, warranty adjustments and net extended coverage claims of $6.6 million were recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $3.1 million compared to the prior year period. Excluding the warranty impact on the ISL G, CWI gross margin percentage would have been 31.4%. *The increase in operating expenses is driven by research and development expenses related to the ISX12 G, the development of the ISB6.7 G, and ongoing investments to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction. *CWI's net income attributable to Westport was $2.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared with $3.6 million in the prior year period. The decrease is related to research and development tax credits claimed by CWI in the prior year period of $2.6 million and income tax expense of $2.5 million, which resulted in income tax recovery of $0.1 million, compared to income tax expense of $2.8 million in the current year period. Excluding the impact of the tax credit claims, CWI's net income to Westport was $2.3 million in the prior year period. Weichai Westport Inc. Highlights Three Months Ended % Change Nine Months Ended % Change September 30, September 30, ($ in millions) 2013 2012 2013 2012 Units 9,080 4,825 88% 30,019 12,884 133% Revenue $ $ 95% $ $ 126% 114.6 58.7 373.0 164.7 Gross margin 8.8 4.6 91% 27.8 20.3 37% Gross margin 7.7% 7.8% - 7.5% 12.3% - percentage Operating expenses 4.6 2.3 100% 15.6 12.1 29% Segment operating 4.2 2.3 83% 12.2 8.2 49% income Westport's 35% 1.3 0.7 86% 3.6 2.3 57% interest *In the third quarter of 2013, WWI increased sales by 95% compared to the same period last year as market demand for natural gas trucks and buses continues to increase. *Based on NGV Communications and Westport analysis, China had 1,730 LNG stations as of June 30, 2013 compared with 635 LNG stations in the prior year period. *For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, shipment for trucking and bus applications increased by 158% and 23%, respectively, compared to the prior year period. Non-GAAP Financial Measure; Adjusted EBITDA Results Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to review operational progress of its business units and investment programs over successive periods and as a long-term indicator of operational performance since it ties closely to the unit's ability to generate sustained cash flows. Westport defines Adjusted EBITDA as net loss attributed to the business unit or the consolidated company excluding expenses for (a) income taxes, (b) depreciation and amortization, (c) interest expense, net, (d) amortization of stock-based compensation, and (e) unrealized foreign exchange loss or gain. Adjusted EBITDA includes Westport's share of income from the joint ventures (JVs). The term Adjusted EBITDA is not defined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and is not a measure of operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and when assessing Westport's operating performance, investors should not consider Adjusted EBITDA in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statement of operations data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Among other things, Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect Westport's actual cash expenditures. Other companies may calculate similar measures differently than Westport, limiting their usefulness as comparative tools. Westport compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on its GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2013 2012 2013 2012 Net loss $ (30.2) $ (32.5) $ (96.0) $ (61.2) Provision for income taxes 0.3 0.1 0.9 1.6 Depreciation and amortization 4.3 2.9 11.7 8.1 Interest expense, net 1.2 1.6 3.7 3.9 EBITDA (24.4) (27.9) (79.7) (47.6) Amortization of stock-based 3.6 2.9 11.1 9.2 compensation Unrealized foreign exchange 1.3 7.4 (5.1) 2.9 gain (loss) Adjusted EBITDA $ (19.5) $ (17.6) $ (73.7) $ (35.5) For the three months ended September 30, 2013 Adjustments ($ in Westport's millions) Share of Segment operating Income from Stock-based Adjusted income (loss) the JVs compensation EBITDA Applied $ 1.6 $ - $ 0.5 Technologies $ 2.1 On-Road Systems (7.9) - 0.7 (7.2) New Markets and Off-Road (4.7) - 1.1 (3.6) Systems Corporate and (15.9) 3.7 1.4 (10.8) Technology Investments For the three months ended June 30, 2013 Adjustments ($ in Westport's millions) Share of Segment operating Income from Stock-based Adjusted income (loss) the JVs compensation EBITDA Applied $ $ - $ 0.7 $ 2.9 Technologies 2.2 On-Road Systems (9.4) - 0.8 (8.6) New Markets and Off-Road (3.5) - 0.4 (3.1) Systems Corporate and (25.8) 4.6 2.2 (19.0) Technology Investments For the three months ended March 31, 2013 Adjustments ($ in Westport's millions) Share of Segment operating Income from Stock-based Adjusted income (loss) the JVs compensation EBITDA Applied $ 1.9 $ - $ 0.4 $ Technologies 2.3 On-Road Systems (9.1) - 0.5 (8.6) New Markets and Off-Road (2.8) - 0.4 (2.4) Systems Corporate and (21.4) 1.7 2.0 (17.7) Technology Investments Financial Outlook for 2013 Westport reiterates its revenue outlook to between $160 million and $180 million for the calendar year ended December 31, 2013. Outlook This press release includes financial outlook information for Westport and such information is being provided for the purpose of updating prior revenue disclosure and may not be appropriate for, and should not be relied upon for, other purposes. Financial Statements & Management's Discussion and Analysis To view Westport's full financials for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, please point your browser to the following link: http://www.westport.com/investors/financial Live Conference Call & Webcast Westport has scheduled a conference call for today, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time) to discuss these results. The public is invited to listen to the conference call in real time by telephone or webcast. To access the conference call by telephone, please dial: 1-800-319-4610 (Canada & USA toll-free) or 604-638-5340. The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed through the Westport website at www.westport.com/investors. Replay Conference Call & Webcast To access the conference call replay, please dial 1-800-319-6413 (Canada & USA toll-free) or 604-638-9010 using the pass code 1847. The replay will be available until November 6, 2013. Shortly after the conference call, the webcast will be archived on the Company's website and replay will be available in streaming audio. About Westport Innovations Inc. Westport engineers the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles. More than that, we are fundamentally changing the way the world travels the roads, rails and seas. We work with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide from design through to production, creating products to meet the growing demand for vehicle technology that will reduce both emissions and fuel costs. To learn more about our business, visit westport.com, subscribe to our RSS feed, or follow us on Twitter @WestportDotCom. This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the anticipated timing for Westport's operating business units and consolidated business to be Adjusted EBITDA positive, timing for first revenue for LNG tenders, timing for launch, delivery and completion of milestones related to the engine and tank system products referenced herein, including but not limited to the Westport iCE PACK^TM LNG Tank System, next generation Volvo HPDI trucks and Volvo V60 Bi-Fuel car, the integration of Westport's high pressure natural gas system into natural gas vehicle platforms by European automotive OEMs, timing for, and implementation of, movement of service and support activities to Westport U.S. operations, the demand for our products, the future success of our business and technology strategies, investment in new product and technology development and otherwise, cash and capital requirements, intentions of partners and potential customers, the performance and competitiveness of Westport's products and expansion of product coverage, future market opportunities, speed of adoption of natural gas for transportation and terms and timing of future agreements as well as Westport management's response to any of the aforementioned factors. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on both the views of management and assumptions that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activities, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by these forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include risks and assumptions related to our revenue growth, operating results, industry and products, the general economy, conditions of and access to the capital and debt markets, governmental policies and regulation, technology innovations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, operating expenses, the availability and price of natural gas, global government stimulus packages, the acceptance of and shift to natural gas vehicles, the relaxation or waiver of fuel emission standards, the inability of fleets to access capital or government funding to purchase natural gas vehicles, the development of competing technologies, our ability to adequately develop and deploy our technology as well as other risk factors and assumptions that may affect our actual results, performance or achievements or financial position discussed in our most recent Annual Information Form and other filings with securities regulators. 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Two years ago, the landmarks preservation commissions in Riverhead and Southold towns launched a plan to create a historic district along a six-mile stretch of Main Road from Aquebogue to Laurel. (more…)
Two years ago, the landmarks preservation commissions in Riverhead and Southold towns launched a plan to create a historic district along a six-mile stretch of Main Road from Aquebogue to Laurel. (more…)
The National Register Historic District proposed for Main Road in Aquebogue, Jamesport and Laurel has already been rejected by the Riverhead Town Board — and it appears to be one heading that way with the Southold Town Board as well.
"The Town Board had decided that the fate of the proposed district in Southold would be left to the will of the property owners who own land included in the proposed district," Southold Supervisor Scott Russell said. "We have had 19 owners raise objections and only four show support. Southold cannot support the proposed district moving forward based on those figures." (more…)
The Riverhead Town Board discussed on Thursday morning a proposed East End Small Business Alliance Expo on the riverfront, an effort to create a historic corridor on Main Road and other items at its weekly work session. (more…)
Local government officials and business owners unveiled signage along Riverhead's East Main Street Tuesday morning to mark the newly-recognized downtown historic district, which was added to the National Register last month.
Four Town Council members, downtown Business Improvement District president Ray Pickersgill, The Riverhead Project restaurant owner Dennis McDermott and members of the town's Landmarks Preservation Commission gathered outside the restaurant to praise the work of the commission in getting the coveted designation for downtown businesses.
The area along East Main Street was added to the National Registry in August, and is now eligible for tax credits.
Twenty signs, paid for by the Riverhead BID, will be posted along the streets, officials said.
The first sign was posted near the building housing The Riverhead Project on East Main Street. The mid-century modern building was built in 1962 and was home to several banks until it was converted into a restaurant in 2011.
"By having signs up people will look around and say 'Oh wow, this really is historic,' " said Landmarks Preservation Commission chairman Richard Wines. "People like history, but they have to see it."
A brief moment of silence was held before the ceremony to honor all of those, including office workers, police officers, firefighters, first responders and their families, affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that occurred 11 years ago.


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Barons' War, (1264–67), in English history, the civil war caused by baronial opposition to the costly and inept policies of Henry III. The barons in 1258 had attempted to achieve reform by forcing Henry to abide by the Provisions of Oxford (see Oxford, Provisions of). When, by the Mise of Amiens (1264), the Provisions of Oxford were declared invalid by Louis IX of France, some barons, led by Simon de Montfort, took up arms and, in May 1264, captured the king at the Battle of Lewes in the southeastern Downs. From then until his death at the Battle of Evesham in August 1265, Simon de Montfort largely controlled England and made important administrative and parliamentary experiments. A settlement was achieved by the Dictum of Kenilworth (1266) and finally by the Statute of Marlborough (1267), which remedied some of the baronial grievances.
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Iroquois Alliance tabs Patterson as president
The Iroquois Alliance, the volunteer organization behind the Iroquois Steeplechase, has named Kearstin Patterson its president.
Previously the chairman of the 2012 Peoplechase Party, Patterson will preside over the Alliance, recruit volunteers and support events for the organization.
"I want to give back to a community that has given me so much, and volunteer with organizations that really make an impact on Middle Tennessee," Patterson, senior director of corporate communications for BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc., said in a release. "Having attended the Iroquois Steeplechase for the last 15 years, I've seen how the event truly brings our community together and gives back to such a worthy cause. I am extremely happy to serve in this capacity, and look forward to working with the Alliance to support the Iroquois."
Patterson has received the Public Relations Society of Nashville's Mercury Award and Nashville Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Award. A former finalist for the Nashville Emerging Leader Award, she also serves on the board of directors for Leadership Healthcare and Safe Haven Family Shelter, and is a past board member for the Public Relations Society of Nashville. Patterson has volunteered with the Nashville Symphony, United Way of Nashville, Girl Scout Council of Middle Tennessee and Hands On Nashville.


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Trashy Movie Friday: Let's Hear It for the Girls!
"You screw a few hundred guys and the whole world turns against you."
--Kim Cattrall as Monica Velour
The past two weeks I have concentrated on various male hunks and their new films. Now it is time to give equal measure to our female stars. This past weekend I had a trashy time seeing Kim Cattrall, Cate Blanchett and Helen Mirren in their new films. (I walked out of one of them, but the other two were revelatory.)
Cate Blanchett is considered a great actress by a lot of people, and Kim Cattrall is considered an over-the-hill starlet by others. Helen Mirren is pretty much respected and loved by everyone... But guess what— in the movies I saw, Kim Cattrall gives a wonderful performance and Cate Blanchett gives the worst performance of her career. As for Helen Mirren, she is wonderful as always even if I could not watch more than 10 minutes of Arthur.
From Worst to Best.
I could only stomach about ten minutes of this film. Russell Brand is so totally repulsive, and I have such good memories of the original, that I just had to leave. Mirren was perfectly professional in the few scenes I saw, but everything else in this ghastly remake was beyond bad.
This action film is one of the worst films of the year thus far. This story of a child being trained to be an assassin officially stars Saoirse Ronan, who is actually quite good in this poorly defined role. The film was directed by Joe Wright who gave Ronan her big break in the excellent Atonement a few years ago. But Hanna is just a mess.
To start, the only opening credit is "A Joe Wright Film." I am so sick of the auteur theory, that director is responsible for everything in the film, that I wanted to scream. When directors hog the spotlight like this (ignoring the actors, writers, cinematographers, etc.) that I insist on putting all the blame on them as well.
Moving on, Blanchett plays a driven woman who is out to kill Hanna (don't ask me why, as I am not sure about much of the silly plot.) But she looks awful, painfully thin and given atrocious makeup and red hair. She looks like Melissa Gilbert from Little House on the Prairie on steroids. And Blanchett is really bad. She uses a southern accent at times, and looks and acts like a robot. Why she would appear in such drek is beyond me. Blanchett has always been an acquired taste. Yes, she was great in Elizabeth but she has been pretty mediocre in lots of other films—like this one.
The only plus is sexy Eric Bana, especially when he is dragged out of the water wearing only his underwear!
Meet Monica Velour
This indy film stars Kim Cattrall as an over-the-hill ex-porn star living in a trailer park in a barren Indiana town. A teenager obsessed with her former work seeks her out and their relationship is the basis for the story.
This film is only so-so, as some of the writing and the lead nerd are pretty annoying, but Cattrall is a revelation as the boozy, washed-up porn queen. Cattrall allows herself to be photographed looking grubby and out of shape. She does not shy away from any unflattering angles and her character too has a lot of unpleasant pluses. The writing is very good in a number of her scenes, and with her performance in last year's Ghost Writer, Cattrall seems intent on proving she is an actress.
But here's the sad revelation I had upon leaving the theater: When Kim Cattrall outshines Cate Blanchett as an actress, you know it is time to take a break from trash movies.


text: And the Least-Stressed US State Is... Hawaii, Wyoming top list By Matt Cantor, Newser User Posted May 27, 2011 12:48 PM CDT STORY COMMENTS (17) (Newser) – America is about as stressed as it was last year, a recent poll finds: Some 39.4% of 352,840 respondents called themselves stressed "a lot of the day," compared to 39.9% last year. The year before was just a little more relaxed, with 38.8% saying they were stressed to that extent. But there is a lot of variation between states, notes the Huffington Post. The Midwest is the least stressed overall, while the Northeast and West are the most. This year's least-stressed states: Hawaii: 30.2% stressed "a lot of the day" Wyoming: 34.4% North Dakota: 34.6% South Dakota: 35.5% Washington, DC: 36.7% Click for the full list of states and more on state stress, including changes since last year. Hawaii has the lowest percentage of people who are stressed "a lot of the day." (Shutterstock) ADVERTISEMENT(Click Prev or Next to continue viewing images.) « Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow Huffington Post (Source Grid ») US • Great Finds • Health Iowa • Georgia • Louisiana • Nebraska • lists • US states • stress • South Dakota • Wyoming • North Dakota • Hawaii • relaxation • Delaware • Washington, DC CLICK BELOW TO VOTE 7% 7% 65% 6% 11% 4% RETURN TO THE STORY To report an error on this story, notify our editors.


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Cal Dive to Present at Raymond James 34th Annual Institutional Investors Conference Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference 2013 Business Wire HOUSTON -- February 28, 2013 Cal Dive International, Inc. (NYSE:DVR) announced today that it will present at the Raymond James 34^th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The presentation will begin at 9:15 a.m. (Eastern Time). A live audio feed of the Raymond James conference presentation and replay will also be publicly available. The supporting presentation slides will be available from the Investor Relations-Presentations page at www.caldive.com. Cal Dive International, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a marine contractor that provides an integrated offshore construction solution to its customers, including manned diving, pipelay and pipe burial, platform installation and salvage, and light well intervention services to the offshore oil and natural gas industry on the Gulf of Mexico OCS, Northeastern U.S., Latin America, Southeast Asia, China, Australia, West Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, with a diversified fleet of surface and saturation dive support vessels and construction barges. Contact: Cal Dive International, Inc. Brent Smith, 713-361-2634 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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