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The headlines in nearly all of the newspapers in Chicago, over the last few weeks, have been awash in reporting the violence that has been seen across the city, especially the homicides.
Some examples: "City Hits 100 Homicides", and "Girl, 14, fatally shot near home", or "38 dead in one weekend."
These have raised the concern of citizens, politicians, and pundits alike, and all giving various responses to what now seems to be almost routine anger, moral horror, and the like.
Also, the pictures of grieving families, their heads bent in grief, or embracing, as stunned onlookers stand nearby, with mothers keening their sorrow in the arms of other women.
The suggestions have given the city a name, "murder capital of the country," or even, "murder country of the world." But, hyperbole aside, the concern is legitimate and the lives of children are at peril – especially in the West and South Sides of the city, where most of the homicides have occurred, and largely populated by people of color.
Some have blamed the sporadic increases in temperature in an otherwise reluctant spring, as inevitable, as research has shown.
Others see it as an uptick, or harbinger to come, as expectations of a hot summer seem to be expected after an unusually harsh winter.
Police, according to the Chicago Tribune, "has cancelled days off on weekends for dozens of cops on tactical, saturations and gun teams in certain high-crime neighborhoods as violence has picked up in recent weeks with the arrival of warmer weather."
In addition rookie cops have been assigned to street patrols in high crime areas, aided by 120 veteran officers working overtime in these same areas.
With the creation of a plan called the Summer Surge Overtime Initiative, hopes are up, but concerns are still rampant, especially among members of the African American community on whose numbers the statistics fall.
While Chicago police have not confirmed the existence of the plan, police Superintendent Garry McCarthy has, again, called for stricter gun laws and noted the "significant drops in violent crime over the past two years."
But, he did acknowledge that "there are going to be spikes and there are going to be valleys," perhaps in a nod to what some see as an uptick in crime, in Chicago, whatever, the reason.
One local columnist noted that there were over 5,000 murders since 2002 and that while the anger is justified, bewilderment is appropriate, but asked, morally, how the murders could be accepted.
But, behind the headlines, some have asked what the numbers really mean, and others have taken an examination of the numbers in lieu of the decrease in violent crime across the nation.
While some adherents of pure math might support the numbers, others have wondered if accuracy can meet the perception.
To help get answers to the numbers reported, I spoke with Chicago native, Loyola graduate, and Yale professor, Andrew Papachristos, Associate Professor of Sociology, Public Health and Law at Yale University, who in an unpublished paper, "48 Years of Crime in Chicago: A Descriptive analysis of Serious Crime trends from 1965 to 2013," has taken a historical view of "temporal and spatial trends of major index crime in Chicago, during those years.
Of the many important areas that he looked at, both geographically, and numerically he notes that despite a national downward trend in violent crime, that "rates of decline were greater in some communities that others." In fact, as he said, "over the past three years, for example all but five communities (out of 77) experienced declines in violent crime," and "While the drop in violent crime is shared between low and high crime areas alike, there remain areas of the city where violent crime rates are unacceptably high."
The objective for Papachristos' paper, however, "is to simply document these historical trends and not to assign any casual interpretations of the vanguards of crime rates of this period."
One of the most necessary tasks that he does is an "apple to apples" comparison comparing violent crime in Chicago to those of comparable size – 250,000 or more. While it might have seemed obvious, many reports, especially outside of academia have not taken this route, because, of course, in the jargon of old-time journalists: bad news sells. And, in the public mind outweighs other considerations.
Using a timeline from January to November 2013, Papachristos notes that the city "has seen impressive declines in crime over the last four and half decades."
Based on data from the Unites States Department of Justice and the Chicago Police Department, he says in the report that "the overall levels of crime and violence have fallen to record lows as the year 2013 comes to a close."
And, most notably he concludes that, "Compared to other cities of similar sizes (250,000 or more people served), Chicago is by no means the "murder capital" or "crime capital" of the U.S."
While those figures may seem startling, by the standard of the recent headlines, "Chicago's citywide rate of 876.21 per 100,000 in 2012," brings it much closer to those of Boston and Oklahoma City, and "half that of cities like Detroit, Memphis and Baltimore."
This is not to suggest that there is not work to be done, in fact there remains much to be done, especially in areas such as Englewood, for example, which Papachristos notes "had the highest rates of homicide in 2005," even though relative rates in other Chicago communities "have declined over time."
Continuing with the trend, he noted "Englewood, which had an average homicide rate of almost 58 per 100,000 residents in 2000-2009 had a homicide rate of 52 during the 1970-1979 period 30 years previously, whereas Irving Park, with an average homicide rate in 2000-2009 of just under 5.0 faced a similarly low average rate of 5.46 in 1970-1979."
If, as his paper reports, one takes a historical view of the top 30 violent crime rates across the nation's major metropolitan areas, in 2012, Chicago rates number 24, sandwiched between the aforementioned Oklahoma City and Boston, but well behind Detroit, Oakland (California) even nearby Indianapolis, or Washington, DC who score top rankings.
But, paramount to his study is the inequality of violent crimes in neighborhoods, well documented in the popular media; crime is not equalized by neighborhood. "In fact, recent research suggests that some neighborhoods—especially socially and economically disadvantaged communities—continue to have stubbornly high levels of crime," Papachristos noted.
To no one's real surprise, "the highest rates of homicide and violence concentrated on the West and South sides of the city [are] in predominately African American communities such as East and West Garfield Park, Englewood, and Fuller Park. For example, the average homicide rate from 2000-2010 in West Garfield Park was nearly 64 per 100,000 residents, whereas the average homicide rate in Jefferson Park, located on Chicago's Northwest side, was only 3.10 per 100,000 residents."
Despite the efforts of Chicago police, gangs and their role in violent crime have been consistent since 1993 when the U.S Department of Justice, in a report, titled, "Street Gang Crime in Chicago", noted that "The rate of street gang-motivated crime in the 2 most dangerous areas was 76 times that of the 2 safest," a conclusion that Papachristos supports in this recent paper.
He emphasizes that, "Gangs in Chicago have and continue to play an important role in the city's homicide problem."
Gang activity follows a trend when the crime rate peaked, along with violent activity, then decreased, but, then remained relatively stable from 2001 to 2010, in the analysis.
The paper notes, "this has an important implication for the overall composition of homicide in Chicago: as non-gang homicide falls and gang homicides remain stable, it means that a greater proportion of all homicides in the city involve members of street gangs"
But, he is careful to note that while "homicides are more likely to involve a gang member then no," it "in no way means the homicides are motivated by gangs or gang-related disputes, but rather that homicides simply involve members of street gangs."
Significantly, the patterns have changed from those members of the same gang, "as opposed to those in which victim and offender were members of the same or related gangs."
While the paper reports numerical trends and not causations, its value lies in seeing the reality behind the numbers that gives more of an accurate, if not balanced understanding of violent crime in the nation's second largest city.
The role of race, racial segregation, and other social-economic factors cannot be overlooked for future study. For as Papachristos notes in his summary, "The objective of this report was to analyze Chicago's crime rates within a historical context so as to better understand longer patterns as well as contemporary rates."
While no one study can account for all, neither can it be a predictor, for as statisticians are wont to say, "Correlation is not causation;" but the issues behind the numbers are there: "the demolition of high-rise public housing, the gentrification and development of particular neighborhoods, shifts in patterns of employment and jobs, changes in policing strategies and tactics," to name but a few.
What Chicago has seen recently in recent crime may be less of an "uptick", and more of "short term fluctuations," for as he told me: "What does 30 people killed over a weekend mean? It means 30 people lost their lives or were injured, and 30 families will never be the same."
He also stressed that, "The number is "high" relative to some points of reference, but low relative to others. But neither of those interpretations changes those injuries or deaths. Does it mean Chicago is going to experience another "gun violence epidemic"? You just can't tell from one weekend. [and] "year to date numbers" are equally bad, until you get closer to November at predicting anything."
Meanwhile Chicagoans wait, and wonder, muse, and reflect, and pray – together with the grieving families of those that have died.


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Samsung Instinct HD appears at BestBuy – Sprint should announce it soon
Sprint's Instinct family is getting bigger and bigger. Two new members are on their way: the Android-powered Samsung InstinctQ, and the Samsung Instinct HD, which just appeared at Best Buy.
Previously known as Samsung Dash M850, the Instinct HD is called that way due to the fact that its 5MP camera can "record and play videos in HD through TV out connection".
The phone's other features include Wi-Fi, Visual Voicemail, Web browser, Corporate calendar, and instant access to MySpace, Facebook and YouTube.
Best Buy says that the Samsung Instinct HD is coming soon, for "prices effective Sunday, Aug. 23rd – Saturday, Sep. 26th" – which probably means that Sprint is really close to announcing it. Let's hope the phone will not cost more than $200 on contract.
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Every student is required to be covered by a medical insurance policy. Full-time students must provide proof of adequate insurance each academic year by completing the online waiver at wa.philau.edu. You may log in as a student or a parent/guardian may log in as a guest. You will receive an email with your confirmation number when you have completed the waiver.
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Uniglobe Travel, a travel agency with 900 locations in more than 20 countries, says travelers should ask the agent upfront about fees and what services they cover. The company offers this rundown on what agents should do for clients:
Outline all travel and airfare options.
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Be sure the traveler understands restrictions, cancellation policies and security requirements.
Do the research. In addition to handling bookings, the agent should be able to give on-the-ground information on sites to see, recommended restaurants and items to pack.
Use his clout with travel suppliers to get the best possible fares and service levels.
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These pieces are soo cool...
I like how bright and cheery the colours in this picture make me feel. The details are stunning.
I like this one best
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Development of the R-7 began under research project N-3 "Development requirements for a liquid rocket with a range of 5,000 to 10,000 km and a warhead of 1 to 10 tonnes". The research project was authorised in a decree of 4 December 1950. The study was headed by Korolev's NII-88 but involved a wide range of other Soviet research institutes:
Work was well underway when the requirements were suddenly altered on 3 October 1953. Tests at Semipalatinsk had demonstrated the possibility of building a thermonuclear warhead of vastly greater power. However the total warhead mass would have to be increased to 5,500 kg, with the net mass of only the nuclear device itself being 3,000 kg. The rocket designed to that point would have a range of only 5,500 km with such a warhead. A meeting was called of the Chief Designers in January 1954 to discuss how to handle the problem. Several weight saving measures were used. The single engines per module were replaced by small diameter engines of reduced length; the propellant tanks were laid out to minimise mass; a unique launch pad design was accepted that suspended the rocket above the flame pit and shielded it from cross winds, which allowed a lighter structure.
Another technical challenge were the small vernier rockets used to pitch the rocket. These had to have a high specific impulse, gimbal 45 degrees, and deliver a thrust of 2.5 tonnes. Glushko could not deliver an engine with these characteristics, so Melnikov of OKB-1 was assigned the task of designing the engines in-house. The engine that resulted met the requirements and was the technological basis for later rocket engines developed within OKB-1 (the Lox/Kerosene upper stage engines for the Molniya, N1, and Proton boosters).
By February 1954 the stage was reached where a final design was possible. A government declaration of 20 May 1954 authorised development of the two stage R-7 / 8K71 intercontinental ballistic missile. This was followed by a decree of 28 June 1954 'On plans N/R for space research'. Implementation came via a Ministry of Defence decree of 6 July 1954 calling on all industry organisations to work together and assigning the project the highest national priority. The draft project, using much material generated for the T-1 project, was completed in July 1954.
The vehicle in the draft project used the 'packet' layout with a hammerhead core stage surrounded by four shorter booster stages. At ignition, the four booster stages ignited. If full thrust was achieved, the core was then ignited and the booster rose on the thrust of all five stages. The rocket could boost the 5500 kg warhead to 7.9 km/s and 8,000 km range, with a maximum miss distance of plus or minus 10 km. The warhead was the German 'sharp point': a 16 degree cone, 7.27 m long, mounted atop a cylindrical interstage section. The rocket had a gross lift-off mass of 280 tonnes, and an empty mass of 27 tonnes. The first stage burned out at 2,170 m/s and the second stage at 6,385 m/s. Thrust at lift-off was 403.4 tonnes. The R-7 incorporated ingenious solutions in ground handling of the large rocket. The rocket would be assembled horizontally, rolled out to the pad, then raised to the vertical position and quickly fuelled.
The expert commission deemed the decree requirements to be fulfilled and recommended construction of the rocket with minor changes in the development plan. The government authorised the construction phase in a decree of 20 November 1954. Korolev froze the design on 11 March 1955 and drawing release and parts fabrication began.
Meanwhile work was underway to provide the infrastructure needed for the test programme. The Soviet Union was so vast that it was possible to test a missile with intercontinental range within its borders. A warhead impact area on the Kamchatka peninsula was selected, and in August 1955 at unit was formed at the village of Klyuchan in the Ust-Kamchatka region. Although eventually operated by the strategic rocket forces, his base was originally founded in 1913 to support the Kamchatka Fleet. To track incoming warheads, station NIP-6 was built at Ylizora in addition to NIP-7 at Klyuchan.
By 20 March 1956 a decree set forth the impending three stage development test plan:
In the first half of 1956 work began in earnest at 36 factories with the objective of making the first test flight by the end of the year. The first article completed was a full scale mock-up consisting of the core and one booster stage. Two Block A and B stages were delivered for stand tests, but incomplete factory test equipment held up the start. At that point it seemed impossible that a flight would be made within the year.
By the second half of 1956 solutions had been found to the outstanding problems. Serial production of rockets had begun. The Progress Aviation Factory in Samara, V Ya Litvinov manager, had been selected to fabricate detailed parts but final assembly of the prototype rockets was carried out at Factory 88 in Kaliningrad. Over time the factory at Samara would be organised as the Third Filial of OKB-1 and take over first production, and then engineering, of future R-7 derivatives. In 1974 it became the TsKB, a separate entity.
R-7 systems were developed in the following research program:
Failures: 10. First Fail Date: 1957-05-15. Last Fail Date: 1959-06-09. Standard warhead: 5,370 kg (11,830 lb). Maximum range: 8,000 km (4,900 mi). Number Standard Warheads: 1. Warhead yield: 3,000 KT. CEP: 3.39 km (2.10 mi). Boost Propulsion: Liquid rocket, Lox/Kerosene. Cruise engine: RD-108. Initial Operational Capability: 1959.
Stage Data - R-7
AKA: SS-6 Mod 1; 8K71; Sapwood.
Status: Retired 1961.
Gross mass: 279,100 kg (615,300 lb).
Payload: 5,370 kg (11,830 lb).
Height: 33.50 m (109.90 ft).
Diameter: 2.95 m (9.67 ft).
Thrust: 3,904.00 kN (877,654 lbf).
Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).
First Launch: 1957.05.15.
Last Launch: 1961.02.27.
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July 28, 2008
Dozens of homeless veterans are smiling brighter thanks to volunteers from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Students and faculty members provided free dental screenings and oral surgery to more than 50 homeless San Franciscans as part of Project Homeless Connect on July 23.
During the outreach event, dental school volunteers offered free dental screenings to homeless vets at the San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building. Following the oral health assessments, Project Homeless Connect clients who needed oral surgery were transported to the dental school's Oral Surgery Clinic, where nearly 20 veterans received treatment.
"Many Project Homeless Connect clients are in not only physical pain, but psychological pain due to the state of their oral health," said Magnus Yang, Class of 2009. "By addressing their oral health needs we also vastly improve the state of their general well-being, and that is very rewarding."
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Birds appear to be the current theme of the Vatican as of late. On Wednesday Pope Francis blessed a parrot that belongs to a former male stripper turned erotic film actor, only three days after the white doves were attacked at theVatican according to an ABC News report.
Since his election as the 266th successor to Saint Peter, the 77-year-old Pontiff has vowed to uphold his position and follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, holding no judgment against gays, being a staunch advocate for the poor and dining with the homeless. And now Pope Francis has extended his gentle hand to the pet of a former male stripper turned erotic film actor, which the Holy Father was undoubtedly unaware of as he blessed the bird.
ABC reported Francesco Lombardi owns the parrot, whose name is Amore. At first Pope Francis ignored the pet as he toured his General Audience in Saint Peter's Square in the pope-mobile, but then he returned to bless the bird. Amore then mimicked the multitudes as they chanted "Papa." Lombardi attended the gathering with his wife and two daughters.
On Friday Pope Francis continued to address the controversy of the Vatican bank, and appointed a new president of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority, which was established by Pope Benedict in 2010 to thwart money laundering.
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March 3, 1939.
William A. Platt (83)
Former Caretaker
Atlantic Bch Rd.,
South Jacksonville,
Rose Shepherd, Writer.
Rev. A. M. Blackford, Director of Keystone Home for Boys, said: "A quarter of a mile down to the Johnson Store on Atlantic Beach Road, then turn to the right and down the little lane in the third house you'll find him - a relict of the past, but with a mind as keen as one fifty years younger."
"The third house" is a well kept cottage with a hospitable front porch having several rockers, the air filled with the fragrance from the wild crab-apple tree in full bloom by the gate, vines over a trellis on the right side of the walk from the lane, and a figtree to the left.
A knock on the door brought Mrs. Platt, who replied in answer to our inquiry. "Yes, he is attending to the chickens. Come in and I'll get him; I know he'll be anxious to give you his life history and tell all about 'Keystone.'"
In a few minutes she was back, with Mr. Platt - a small sized man, frail looking, his light hair and graying moustache, his eager gray eyes showing his English lineage. He was dressed in a blue denim suit, with a black sweater, with a dark cap pulled well down on his head.
"I was born in Liverpool, England on October 15, 1855, and came with my father and mother to America in 1873. We landed in Rhode Island, where we lived for three years. We suffered terribly from the cold. You know that section of the United States is much colder
"One day in [a woonsocket?], Rhode Island newspaper I read an article about Florida, its warm climate offering a haven for those desiring to escape from the cold. We made immediate plans to leave, and on February 10, 1876 we landed in Jacksonville.
"My father and I were bricklayers. We found a brickyard at St. Nicholas which had been abandoned. We bought it, started making brick from the clay in the vicinity, and burning it in the old-fashioned way into hard and glazed bricks. We found plenty of outlet for our material right in the neighborhood.
"About this time the Florida East Coast was developing in Florida and the line from South Jacksonville to the Beach was established. I secured the contract for and built a pavilion for the Railroad?] terminus at the Beach.
"In the meantime, Mr. Harry Packer, whose father was a stockholder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad [Co?] of Philadelphia, came to this section and bought the estate across the road here (Keystone), which I knew as the Stowe place, for a hunting preserve. He built the house still is use there with the high gables and 'gingerbread work' around the eaves and porches. This was in 1878. On one of his annual trips down here, a few years later, he contracted pneumonia and died in the house there.
"In closing out the estate of Mr. Packer, the property was sold to Miss Mary Packer, his sister, of Mauchunk, Pennsylvania. Miss Packer was middle-aged, but a short time after she came into possession of the place, she met and married a Mr. Cummings about three
"Mrs. Cummings was very sincere and a devout Episcopalian. Mrs. Cummings had a secretary, a Mr. Pearsall, who attended to many of the details of her investments, for she inherited a vast fortune. Mr. Pearsall's son was through Jacksonville last year and came out here
"Mr. Cummings was a Canadian, and not a man of wealth; his only property consisted of a small fishing camp on one of the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River, at the time he married Miss Packer.
"She gave him large sums of money, however, and he became known as a developer of suburban electric railways. I remember hearing him tell of one of his contracts for placing a railway through a section around Flushing, New York. There was vehement objection by the residents on account of the noise it would cause, but he had secured the right-of-way, and one Sunday when all the villagers were in church, he had his building crew run the rails through the town, and in a short time the suburban train was in action. He was rather a good business man, leaving an estate estimated at $600,000 when he died at the age of 79.
"Mr. Cummings had heard of my work on the brick [pavilion?] at the Beach (Pablo, it was called then) , so one day he sent for me to do some work on the estate which had been christened "Keystone" by Mrs. Cummings for her native state - Pennsylvania, always known
"I builtssome flues and chimneys and repaired a fireplace, also built the brick ice-house and potato bin under the hill to the left of the road as you drive in.
"Mr. Cummings seemed pleased with my work, and when I finished he said: 'Platt, where I come from, when a man finishes one job, he takes on another. How would you like to work for Mr. Horne, the carpenter foreman here?'
"I replied, 'I know nothing about carpentering.'
'that makes no difference - you'll learn.'
"So, the next morning I started laying floors under Mr. Horne's directions.
"That night Mr. Cummings came around, and he asked: 'Horne, what kind of a carpenter did Platt make?'
'Isn't he a carpenter?' said Mr. Horne, 'I did not know he was not a first class mechanic, he sure does all right.'
"Well, I did my best, and in 1889 Mr. Cummings said to me one day, 'How would you like to come here and manage this place. You can build yourself a house right there by the gate.'
"So that was my beginning as superintendeant for the Cummings' at 'Keystone.'
"The estate before the [Stowe?] family had it had belonged to the Buckman's who had a sawmill there on the river. It was destroyed during the War between the States, and a Federal fort was erected on the high bank, where a huge battery was erected.
"We made a bluff all over using some of the slabs from the old sawmill for bulkheading. The old Stowe home on the point was also burned during the war with all [its?] contents. It was a rather large story and a half house.
"The Stowe title came from the Christopher's, the family of which Mr. Arthur Christopher, of Jacksonville, is a descendant. The Christopher's were owners of a vast plantation taking in this whole section known as 'st. Joseph Plantation.' They had 300 slaves.
"During the boom, Mr. Charles C. Strickland and his associates changed to name to 'san Jose,' but it was known in the early days as 'st. Joseph,' and 'st. Joe.'
"Mrs. Cummings was high tempered, dictatorial, and very hard to get along with. He was always in a fuss with one of the servants. I remember one incident of a colored servant, a girl he claimed had stolen some insignificant thing, and he routed her out and made her leave the place at 11 o'clock at night.
"Mr. Cummings was a fine woman, always calm and self-possessed even under the most trying circumstances.
"I built all the houses at 'Keystone.' and kept the
"When Mr. Cummings engaged me, I told him I did not know much about farming, and he said: 'It will not be so much a matter of farming, it's mostly bookkeeping.' So, I started in, and with the two old men, looked after the large orange grove and gardens. There was always much danger of fire, so we kept the forested part raked clear of leaves and did not allow the dead wood to accumulate; the paths were kept open and the walks clear.
"The orange grove was a fine asset. In the seasons of 1893 we packed and sold 2,000 boxes. There were also pear trees and fig trees, but these fruits, as well as the garden production of vegetables,
"During the winter of 1893 there was a heavy freeze and we lost all the oranges, and in 1896 came a harder freeze that killed the trees. It was two years afterwards before they came up from the roots. I budded these saplings to satsumas, and the trees there now are the result of this culture. We had frequent frosts then, the same as now, but only those two hard freezes.
"Mr. Cummings had frequent quarrels with the neighbors, and as the result of one of these with Mr. Armstrong who had the adjoining estate on the south, he built the recreation building within four feet of the property line, so that he would get the full benefit of the noise from the bowling alleys and the card games, which sometimes were quite hilarious and lasted far into the night. He also built a high board [partition?] fence, entirely obstructing the Armstrong's view of the beautiful St. Johns and the river traffic.
"Finally, Mrs. Cummings could no longer stand his bad temper and cruel eccentricities, and there was a separation after twenty-five years of married life. In the settlement she gave him $20,000 to release all claims on 'Keystone.' and thus it passed into her hands again as sole owner.
"Immediately Mrs. Cummings raised my wages to $70.00 per month, and I continued as superintendent until her death at the age of 73. Her body was taken back to [Mauchunk?], Pennsylvania, where she was buried, her funeral being held from the Episcopal church there which she had endowed. She willed the property to St. John's Parish.
"After the separation, Mr. Cummings came down from New York and packed up his personal belongings, mostly Japanese trash, and we never saw him again.
"Mrs. Cummings was very fond of children, and the place was always open to parties and week-end visits by the younger set of St. Johns Parish. They would climb the big tree, dance, swim in the pool, and play tennis.
"There were many distinguished visitors also. I remember particularly
"Judge [Van Valkenberg?] owned the adjoining place, which was inherited by a nephew, a Mr. Vorhees. He sold it to the Armstrong family. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong died on the same day of pneumonia, a few hours apart, and were buried on the same day and in the same grave in old Evergreen Cemetery. They had no children. They always had young people about them, and adopted one, a Miss Butler, who was a niece. In the settlement of the estate, the place was purchased by Mr. St. Elmo (Chick) Acosta twenty-eight years ago. He used it first as a summer home, but has lived there continously for the past twelve years. I did the brickwork in that old house also.
"You'll have to excuse me now, I have to go and give my chickens some green stuff."
It was getting dark now, and I followed him through the neatly kept six-room bungalow to the back-yard chicken pens. There were two pens of beautiful white leghorns, and [Mr.?] Platt was busy throwing them vegetable refuse and shreds of lettuce as a finishing touch to their evening feed.
"Forty-nine hens and only forty-six eggs. I'll have to check up tomorrow, there are three holding out on me," he chuckled.
"Do, I vote? Yes, Ma'am. [When?] I first came to Jacksonville in the early 1870's, it was still in the Reconstruction period. There were only two white men in the city government, one, a Welshman, was the mayor and the other was the chief of police. All the others were negroes. The population contained 5,000 negroes, and about the same number of white persons.
"When I was twenty-one, I was allowed to vote, although I had only received my first naturalization papers, and I voted on those papers for thirteen years. As affairs were in such a [chaotic?] condition, I was afraid to say anything, and made no effort to get my final papers until later.
"In 1926, during the boom, I sold the brickyard for a good sum, and used the money to purchase this place of five acres and build my home. We have lived here since.
"My four children, two boys and a girl, were all reared at 'Keystone.' The youngest daughter was married five years ago to an Episcopalian Rector in Philadelphia. They are all scattered, all have done well, and all are good American citizens. My wife and I are alone, but we are happy, and enjoy our little home here. For sixty-two years I have spent my life within a radius of two miles, with 'Keystone' as the hub.
"Yes, I remember Villa Alexandria, as well as Mrs. Alexander Mitchell and her charity, and also her lavish entertainments. There was some misunderstanding between her and Mr. Mitchell, and they were separated. He never came to Jacksonville. Their son, A. B. Mitchell, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was a United States senator from that state. He also had a bank in Milwaukee. It was the failure of his bank, in which the Mitchell fortune was involved,
Yes, I am fond of America, and I have always enjoyed living here. I am glad I came as a young man, and I have no fear of the future of Jacksonville.
"I am a great admirer of President Roosevelt. I have never seen him, but now I am able to do a great deal of reading, so I keep up with him in the newspapers. He wants to do the right thing by everybody, especially the 'forgotten man,' and the under dog, and I like this in him.
"Would I vote for him having a third term? Yes, I would. America could not do better, for his policies are for what is right and honest, and in the end, will prevail. He cannot help it if there are crooked politicians - we have always had those - and they have influence over a certain class who allow others to do their thinking for them, but 'right will prevail,' you know."


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If you want to get into an argument with a die hard wine lover, just bring up terroir -- the nebulous, mythical, and increasingly subjective notion that wines express the place and circumstances of their making. This "somewhereness," to borrow one of my favorite terms for the concept, has been used as a justification for nearly anything you could think of in the world of wine, both good and evil.
A couple of years ago, I decided that talking about terroir was like talking about God. It is best done behind closed doors and with people whom you are sure happen to share your belief system. Getting a geology-based terroirist, a soul-based terroirist, or total-environment terroirist (or any one of the several dozen other flavors of terroirists) to agree on anything is about as productive an exercise as finding a middle ground on the abortion issue. It just ain't gonna happen.
Faith is irreconcilable with rational determinism, and faith also seems irreconcilable with faith.
All of this I mention by way of introducing the latest scientific research on the concept of terroir. If I fall into one of the "camps" when it comes to terroir, it's most likely the geologic one. I'm pretty amenable to the notion that the kind of soil that the grapes grow in is capable of affecting the way they taste.
Of course, scientists aren't satisfied with mere logical speculation, they need to test these things. And leave it to the Germans to be super-methodical about doing so.
A three-year study by an agricultural research center in southwestern Germany attempted to isolate and identify the influence of soil geology on the taste of Riesling. As noted in the article about their findings, German Riesling is particularly well suited to such studies because it is fermented very simply in steel, and generally doesn't go through oak aging or malolactic fermentation. This makes it very easy to eliminate variations in wine introduced by winemaking techniques or manipulation. And of course, there is also the notion that (as many people claim) Riesling is particularly transparent to terroir -- more so than many grapes it expresses the place it came from.
So, after taking identical quantities of the same type of grapes from several different soil geologies in similar climates over a couple of years, and then making wine from them using the same equipment in the same way, and then tasting them blind with a panel of tasters, the scientists were able to conclude that there is a distinct relationship between soil type and flavor.
Riesling from slate vineyards had a more citrusy aspect, while Riesling from limestone vineyards had a more tropical quality.
This is far from the final word on the subject. Rather, I think it might actually be an early part of the scientific conversation about why wine tastes the way it does, and how it communicates the circumstances of its making.
I look forward to the next installment, provided the soul-terroirists don't bomb the research center.
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In 2008, industry-leading graphics-chip maker, NVIDIA, surprised the tech world by announcing NVIDIA Tegra -- signaling the company's rekindled interest in the low-power, low-cost CPU game.
Tegra is a chip that combines an ARM processor CPU, a mobile GeForce GPU, northbridge, southbridge and memory controller into a single package. Upon release, it was tagged as the world's first full HD ultra low-power mobile Web processor, perfect for netbooks, tablets and portable media players.
Considering its architecture, NVIDIA Tegra seems to have been made to trump the Atom processor, Intel's category-leading chip. And, given that the early Atom is merely a single-core CPU vs. Tegra with CPU, GPU and Memory controller, in some ways Tegra met the goal.
Two things that Tegra creators are particularly proud about are:
1. How the ARM11 MPCore CPU in Tegra 650 (the Tegra variant made for netbooks and tablets) matches the performance of the early Atom chip and
2. How energy efficient the NVIDIA Tegra is compared to the early Intel Atom (Diamond Ville variant).
This chart shown to TechGage by Vice President of Marketing at ARM, Ian Drew, sums up the claim:
The upper portion shows the internet browsing performance of 400Mhz ARM11 (blue bar) vs. 1.6 Ghz Intel Atom (Red) in loading the most popular websites (Apple, Craigslist, etc.). Despite the fact that ARM only runs on 400Mhz of power, it matches the performance of Intel's 1.6Ghz chip.
The lower portion, on the other hand, shows how energy efficient the ARM CPU in Tegra is compared to Atom. Given a 1400mAh battery, the early Atom can provide an average of 8 hours uptime, while - in stark contrast - ARM11 can offer a whopping 10.6 days uptime.
Considering that NVIDIA claims that that Tegra only consumes 1/10th the power of Intel Atom, while also being 1/10th its size and ARM's test results show that Tegra with its ARM-architecture CPU matches the internet browsing power of Atom while being more energy efficient, I'd say that NVIDIA Tegra is an interesting product that could very well be a worthy competitor to the Atom and even give it a serious run for its money.
Now, I wonder how NVIDIA Tegra will perform against Intel's latest Atom PineTrail CPU (Atom platform with CPU, GPU and Memory controller architecture used in Intel Atom N450). That should be a more interesting comparison.


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PNC's RBC Deal: Price Looks 'Aggressive'
In a major expansion push for Pittsburgh's PNC Financial, the bank is buying RBC's U.S. banking operations for $3.45 billion. (The total purchase of $3.62 billion also includes PNC's $165 million deal for credit-card loans.)
PNC shares are a fraction lower in early trading.
Here's a look at the early Wall Street reaction to the deal.
BMO: "The deal is disappointing to us because of two reasons: 1) PNC is paying very close to [tangible book value], which seems somewhat rich given that RBC's US bank has posted losses for the past 11 quarters with high levels of problem assets and 2) PNC apparently beat out BB&T, which was thought to have been the leading contender because it has the most branch overlap and therefore could produce the most cost savings and could pay the most. The fact that PNC outbid BBT makes it look pretty aggressive, in our opinion."
Baird: "Modest accretion, not a bad use of excess liquidity in low rate environment….We estimate 2-3% accretion to normalized EPS once the expected cost savings are fully phased in. We expect the stock to trade off a bit as the price was likely higher than many expected, although these new markets could enhance PNC's growth potential over time."
Barclays: "Investors could take exception to the headline that PNC expects the transaction to be accretive to EPS by the end of 2013 (though it could be sooner). While the purchase extends PNC's franchise into what have historically been faster-growing markets, it has tended to target top 3 share (or 10%+ share) in its markets, something RBC lacks. As such, we wonder if additional transactions are coming."
Citi: "We are very surprised that BBT did not win this bid given its significant branch overlap…and with 40% cost savings, we estimate the IRR on the deal using the high end of $3 billion of marks would be a very attractive 16%. Only reasons we can think of on why BBT did not win are: 1) credit (BBT is probably in similar deals with RBC and may have a different view of the credit mark than PNC), 2) BBT may have another acquisition in mind, or 3) regulatory restrictions."


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Not bad, not bad at all
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Trippin' on Acid!
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Question: We currently have a reservation for September 4th – 7th at the Four Seasons Florence, but need to check in a day earlier. How can I change the dates of my reservation?
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Goodnight, Moon: Observatory Hotel Sold by Orient Express
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It wasn't long ago that we wrote about the Observatory Hotel and lauded its prime location, by the Observatory Park and not far from the Sydney Opera House, and great service and amenities. Current owners Orient Express are saying goodbye to the property while they finalize the sale of the property and transitioning the hotel to Langham Hospitality Group, owners of great hotels like the Langham London and closer by Langham Melbourne. The transaction is expected to close on August 8th. A continued relationship with Orient Express just wasn't in the stars for Observatory, but guests have no reason to worry that the transition should disrupt their upcoming stays. If anything, with new ownership comes the desire to make a great first impression, and I wouldn't be surprised to see Langham plan a few things for their newest acquisition. We'll have to keep our telescopes trained on the Observatory Hotel for any sign of a new vision for the hotel's future.
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By: Christopher Roney
KSL Resorts have made a couple of new additions to their collection in 2012, and a change in ownership is always an exciting time for guests of a hotel. New ownership means a new philosophy, and often most importantly, an infusion of investment that allows for extensive renovations. KSL has taken over the iconic Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, and invested in renovating the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA.
The Grove Park Inn is a huge attraction for locals and travelers alike, a perfect getaway for a weekend of relaxation for anyone on the East Coast or even just visiting the area. Its spa is top-notch, and it has a real down-home authentic feel to both the rooms and the hospitality. We're excited to see what KSL is doing with their newest addition.
While the Grove Park Inn epitomizes southern luxury, Hotel del Coronado has its feet firmly planted in west coast culture. The 368 have also been completely redesigned and purposed for rejuvenation. The resort itself rests on Coronado Island, sunning itself on the picturesque California beaches. With a distinctly Victorian atmosphere coupled with California's standard of relaxation, its no wonder that the Travel Channel has rated it the number one wedding destination in America. The Hotel Del Coronado is already a great resort, and we're looking forward to trying out the redesigned rooms.
Bucking the Trend: New Mandarin Oriental Opens in Atlanta
May 3, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
The Mandarin Oriental in Atlanta, Buckhead is now open for business, which created a bit of a conundrum for me. See, there are just so many great headlines for Buckhead. Alternate titles included, "Ahead of the Trend," "The Buck Stops Here," and "Mandarin Oriental Opens a New Hotel in Buckhead," which was the generous contribution of the portlier half of my brain. Thanks, left brain, but you're not very good at this. Anyway, after my painstaking research into optimized punnillanimity, I turned my eyes to the actual details of the newest addition to the Buckhead neighborhood. The Mandarin Oriental promises terrace views of the city skyline from some of the rooms on higher floors, and its Premier Terrace Suite offers a more panoramic view from either of its two balconies, from which you can enjoy some fantastic in-room breakfast or dinner. Stay in any of its 127 guest rooms to enjoy its 15,000 sq ft spa and Taipan Cocktail Bar. Also, look for the More in Atlanta package to grab a third night free.
Four Seasons Opening for the Second Season in Toronto
April 27, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
The Four Seasons, while known for its all-weather capability, is taking the spring and early summer to get ready for their grand opening in Toronto. As summer winds down and autumn approaches, the newest addition to the Four Seasons brand will be opening its doors to all comers. Reservations can now be made online beginning on October 1st, 2012 and that date may be pushed up as opening day is finalized, so be sure to keep checking in for earlier days as the opening approaches.
This new Four Seasons property takes the refined style of the internationally renowned brand and adds a little twist of 2012 on top. Four Seasons Toronto will be sleek and modern, and their world class spa and restaurants cannot be ignored. You'll be frequenting the largest spa in the city at the Four Seasons, and the restaurants have been reimagined by international restaurateur Chef Daniel Boulud. His namesake restaurant Boulud and the d | bar are aiming to become fixtures of the Toronto scene, pioneering a trendy hotel bar atmosphere. I, for one, am excited to see the Four Seasons expanding to more wintry climes in time to keep me cozy for next Christmas.
Conde Nast Reader's Choice Awards Now Up for Voting
Have you had an unforgettable vacation this year? Or gone to back to an old favorite that you just keep away from? Now's your chance to make sure your favorite hotels, resorts, and vacation destinations are getting the accolades they deserve. Nominate them for the Conde Nast Reader's Choice Awards by heading over here and taking a simple survey. Not only that, if you throw your opinion into the ring, Conde Nast will enter you to win a $10,000 trip to Las Vegas! So you can vote on your previous favorite and perhaps make a new one while you're at it: The Aria Resort and Casino will put up the lucky winner where you can dine at Sage, one of the top new restaurants in the city. This is a chance both to vote on your favorite hotels and to come away with something nice. Get your voice in by April 30 to make sure you're counted. It's a win-win situation, really.
The Chase is On: Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion Re-Opens
The Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion, a feature of northwest DC, has finished up its eight weeks of renovation and is gearing up for its reopening come May 7th. Located within one of the northwest's great shopping centers, the Embassy Suites is a great DC Hotel, and their renovation is polishing all the corners and reapplying a fresh coat of paint to an already modern hotel. Grab one of their reopening packages for a crazy set of amenities:
- Complimentary Wifi
- Two free all-day metro passes
- Discounted $10 metro parking
- Free tote bag (Oh, yeah!)
- Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast
- Manager's evening reception
Photo via Embassy Suites
Four Seasons Hotel Baku Open June 15
April 19, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
The wonderful new Four Seasons property in Baku is a little bit off the beaten path, but we're certainly looking forward to its opening. Coming up on June 15, 2012, Four Seasons is bringing its signature style to the Caucasus region. The Beaux-Arts hotel is the perfect stop for the business traveler or tourist looking to experience the vibrant social scene. The Penthouse Spa is the ultimate destination for relaxation. Take a load off after a rough day of business by loosening your muscles through proven Turkish and Persian treatments. A two-story atrium with heated swimming pool is your spot for a relaxing float. Book now for the summertime at the Four Seasons Baku.
Photo via Four Seasons Baku.
Upping the Tempo: Tempo Miami Rechristened Casa Moderna
April 9, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
In the spirit of the holiday, the Tempo Miami has rechristened itself as the Casa Moderna Miami. The new hotel is celebrating the name change in style, and there's not been a better time to stay in one of its 56 rooms and suites on gorgeous Biscayne Bay. Enjoy the view from its 14th-floor sky pool deck or lounge in its 8,000 sq ft spa. The boutique resort is perfect for someone who wants to get out to the beaches of Miami without the bustle of the larger hotels.
Casa Moderna is making a concerted effort to upgrade its dining experience as well. For the month of April, you can even text 'fresh' to 84700 in order to receive a coupon for a free Tea Forte cocktail at their delicious restaurant, Amuse. They are celebrating the addition of the new Executive Chef, Kenneth Williams, to their team, and I'm looking forward to the great things he'll be up to. He was wonderful at the Fisher Island Club and Gotham Steak. It will be great to see if the rebranding efforts will run deeper than the new website and new name to the essence of the hotel. At the very least, the new leadership for Amuse should provide an interesting change of pace. Learn more about the Casa Moderna here.
Hostile Takeover, Literally: Lehman Bros Busts into Setai with Armed Guards
April 2, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
It's not often that the hotel industry gets good drama. In a move that I imagine happening a little something like this, the Setai was invaded by armed enforcers, who physically removed managing hotel group, General Hotel Management, from the premises. The enforcers were controlled by the Setai owners, affiliates of Lehman Brothers Holdings, who were clearly unsatisfied with the way their property was being managed. GHM President Hans R. Jenni claimed they were completely blind-sided by this maneuver, even noting that they had posted the second highest profits of any year immediately prior to their displacement. This in answer to the allegations that the management group was overspending. The staff is reported to be filing an injunction against Lehman Brothers, but in the past such moves have been met with little success.
Executives from all sides are claiming that this should have no effect on your stay at the hotel, but we can bet that at the very least, you'll be hearing some good gossip from the staff. It's not every day that an armed posse of off-duty cops and private security storms into your place of work to eject your boss from the building. My favorite part of this story is that the folks doing the accusations of money mismanagement are most well-known for their 2008 Chapter 11 bankruptcy that catalyzed a national recession. So at least we know they're in good hands. Head on over to the Setai in Miami Beach to see for yourself.
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ENSCO, a leading provider of aviation weather, has teamed up with other weather providers to solve the aviation weather challenge of the decade – fully integrating aviation weather into NextGen, the next generation of aviation's air traffic control system. This latest challenge isn't anything new for ENSCO. Since 1991, ENSCO has staffed and managed NASA's Applied Meteorology Unit (AMU). The award-winning AMU has been a critical factor in rapidly transitioning technologies to weather operations in support of the space shuttle, National Space Program, and National Weather Service. NASA management has rated these operations as essential to continued space operations. ENSCO and its teammates are building solutions and working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has targeted 2025 as the completion date for transforming the nation's Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. By this date, the FAA plans to have completely overhauled the underlying structure of the ATC and to have migrated to a satellite-based navigation system. However, the real key to the success will be the ability to better manage weather impact on the aviation system.
As a first step to meeting this goal, the FAA has created a test facility in Daytona Beach, Fla. At this test facility, ENSCO has been participating with several other companies to integrate aviation weather information into the traffic management system. ENSCO recently successfully led the effort to integrate current and forecasted weather information into the traffic management system. The facility held a demonstration of this new development on November 18 and according to Embry-Riddle's vice president (a partner at the test facility), "This demonstration [shows] the FAA that this particular integration is feasible, practical and beneficial."
Robert Gillen, ENSCO's Director of Engineering, was recently interviewed by Aviation International News and he recounted this test demonstration, "Progress has been made at the test facility – this demonstration accurately combined current weather data into the traffic management system and instantly the value of having these two data sets overlay each other was visible." Mr. Gillen further added, "The next logical step is to incorporate turbulence and convection into these automation system, so that traffic managers can preplan around forecast weather and/or turbulence conditions."
Incorporating weather and the other relevant factors will be critical to creating a new ATC system and on the weather front, ENSCO is leading this effort.
To read the complete article with Robert Gillen's interview, please click this article (PDF): Weather service in the NextGen Era
ENSCO, Inc. provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for the defense, security, transportation, and aerospace industries. A privately held company with a history of innovation spanning four decades, ENSCO's revenue exceeds $100 million annually. ENSCO is headquartered near Washington, D.C., with field offices throughout the United States and representatives across the globe. More About ENSCO
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White Lodging which manages hotel franchises for major chains such as the Marriott, Hilton and Starwood Hotel syndicates appears to have been the target of yet another payment information breach. Investigators say the breach seems to have started early in March and continued for the rest of 2013. That means countless travelers were exposed for almost 10 months without warning.
The breach was first brought to light by Brian Krebs in his blog, KrebsonSecurity, on Jan. 30. He was also the first to publish information on the Target and Neiman Marcus breaches.
Krebs relies on information by unnamed insiders in the security, retail and banking industries. In his blog he discussed how everything finally was exposed.
"Earlier this month, multiple sources in the banking industry began sharing data indicating that they were seeing a pattern of fraud on hundreds of cards that were all previously used at Marriott hotels from roughly March 23, 2013 on through the end of last year. But those same sources said they were puzzled by the pattern of fraud, because it was seen only at specific Marriott hotels, including locations in Austin, Chicago Denver, Los Angeles, Louisville and Tampa."
White Lodging Services Corp bills itself as a "fully-integrated owner, developer and manager of premium brand hotels." Eventually it was apparent that all the fraudulent transactions for the hotels took place at White Lodging locations.
Marriott has issued a statement, noting that "one of its franchisees has experienced unusual fraud patterns in connection with its systems that process credit card transactions at a number of hotels across a range of brands, including some Marriott-branded hotels." The statement continues:
"Sources say the breach appears to have affected mainly restaurants, gift shops and other establishments within hotels managed by White Lodging — not the property management systems that run the hotel front desk computers which handle guests checking in and out."
It was not known whether the White Lodging invasion by hackers was related to any of the other incidents made public in recent months.


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Syracuse wins Pinstripe Bowl
The end of the game in Yankee Stadium as Syracuse wins the Inaugural Pinstripe Bowl.
Date Added: 12/31/2010 Category: Local Sports Location: Syracuse Area
Rob Long with Team at Pinstripe Bowl
Syracuse Senior Punter Rob Long rejoins team in New York City at Pinstripe Bowl
Date Added: 12/29/2010 Category: Local Sports Location: Syracuse Area
Tompkins County Legislature bans hydro-fracking
On December 21, 2010m the Tompkins County legislature passed a resolution to ban hydro-fracking on all county owned lands. Citizen voicing their support for the resolution. There were two drafts offered, but the first was amended and passed with only one vote against. Thanks to the Tompkins County Public Information Office for providing a video feed. The entire meeting can be viewed on the legislature's web site www.tompco.net/legislature.
Date Added: 12/29/2010 Category: Local News Location: Tompkins County
2011 Canandaigua Schools - Proposed Capital Project
This is a short five minute video introducing the Canandaigua City School District's proposed 2011 capital project, scheduled for a community vote on January 25, 2011. For more information, please visit www.canandaiguaschools.org and click on "2011 Capital Project vote information," or call 585-396-3710.
Date Added: 12/29/2010 Category: Local News Location: Ontario County
SU/KSU football teams ring NYSE opening bell
The Syracuse and Kansas State football teams rang the opening bell of the NYSE Tuesday in one of the event preceding Thursday's Pinstripe Bowl. It is the bowls inaugural event. SU head coach Doug Marrone was joined by Orange captains Derrell Smith, Ryan Bartholomew and Rob Long.
Date Added: 12/28/2010 Category: Local Sports Location: Syracuse Area
2010 Holiday Fireworks in Sodus
Fantastic Annual Holiday Fireworks Display on December 11, 2010 at the Wallington Fire Department in Sodus/Wallington, New York. Thanks to the Fire Department for this favorite holiday display for the Christmas season, every year.
Date Added: 12/27/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Wayne County
Starting line for bike race at Watkins Glen
Tom racing in the Corning Circuit Race at Watkins Glen Raceway
Date Added: 12/26/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Schuyler County
Wayne County Lightfest 2010
Hines Drive Wayne County Light Fest 2010 in Palmyra, NY.
Date Added: 12/26/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Wayne County
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve
54000+ lights synchronized to Trans-Siberian Orchestra's song Christmas Eve in Sarajevo (or sometimes referred to as Carol Of The Bells)using 128 channels of Light-O-Rama.
Date Added: 12/23/2010 Category: People and Places Location:
2010 Ernie Davis Classic - 2nd Half
Video of the second half of the Ernie Davis Classic. The game was played November 24th at Ty Cobb Stadium in Endicott, NY. The game features outstanding seniors from Section IV. The game is played in honor of 1961 Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis who played scholastic football at Elmira Free Academy in Elmira, NY. The East made up of Binghamton area schools including: Bainbridge-Guilford, Binghamton, Chenango Forks, Chenango Valley, Delhi, Deposit-Hancock, Greene, Harpursville, Johnson City, Maine-Endwell, Norwich, Oneonta, Oxford, Seton Catholic, Sidney, Susquehanna Valley, Unadilla Valley-Edmeston, Unatego, Union-Endicott, Vestal, Walton, Whitney Point and Windsor. The West made up of Elmira / Corning/ Ithaca area schools including: Candor, Corning, Dryden, Edison, EFA, Elmira Notre Dame, Elmira Southside, Groton, Horseheads, Ithaca, Lansing, Moravia, Newark Valley, Newfield, Odessa-Montour, Owego, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga, Trumansburg, Watkins Glen and Waverly. This is the 21st year of the game and this year the East won by a score of 21-16. The East jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead only to see the West take over in the second half. An onside kick in the last minute of the game was covered by the East ending any comeback by the West. The music scores are Epiphany by ConsciousAutomation, Path of War by EagleGuard and Silent Soldier by T-Free & Caine1989
Date Added: 12/20/2010 Category: Local Sports Location: Southern Tier
NooTTooB - Time For Soup!
The Red Newt (W)internet Cafe serves lunch every day, all winter. And there are always hot bistro-made soups on the chalkboard. This morning Chef Debra found some great localvore ingredients for today's soup!
Date Added: 12/17/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Schuyler County
NooTTooB: Cookie Day at Red Newt
Each year the Red Newt crew descends on the Bistro kitchen to bake and bake and bake and trade Christmas cookies. This year is looking like one of the tastiest!
Date Added: 12/14/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Schuyler County
2010 It's A Wonderful Run 5k
A winter run like no other through the streets of Seneca Falls, the inspiration for the town of Bedford Falls in the classic holiday movie, "It's A Wonderful Life". Visit itsawonderfulrun5k.com for more information. The course is flat and fast, certified 5K (NY09106KL) running through the village of Seneca Falls and takes place at dusk. Award ceremony after the race and all proceeds will go to the Seneca County House of Concern and the It's a Wonderful Life Committee.
Date Added: 12/12/2010 Category: Local News Location: Seneca County
Canandaigua Football - The1950's
A short segment from the "History of CA Football" documentary film produced by Cutri Productions in 2007. Interviews of CA Braves from the 1956 football squad provide the foundation of the story on how it was done in the 1950's at Evans Field, Canandaigua, NY. Original footage from those games is included to make this a real-life example of how football has evolved into what it is today.
Date Added: 12/10/2010 Category: Local Sports Location: Ontario County
Christmas Canticles by Penn Yan Community Chorus
This is Suite II from Christmas Canticles by Benjamin Harlan Penn Yan Community Chorus Christmas Concert at the First Baptist Church in Penn Yan NY on December 5, 2010.
Date Added: 12/08/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Yates County
Colvin and Blake in the Adirondacks
A day hike of Mt. Colvin and Blake Peak from Keene Valley in the Adirondack High Peaks on Saturday, 20 November 2010.
Date Added: 12/07/2010 Category: People and Places Location: State News
Sunday's Snow
A shot of Sunday's snow in the Finger Lakes from inside a car.
Date Added: 12/06/2010 Category: Local Weather Location: Schuyler County
The Google Beat for December 3rd, 2010
Popular this week: turkey cooking time, leftover turkey, cyber monday, apple cyber monday, cyber monday walmart, cyber monday amazon, tv deals, sony blu ray player, sony LED tv, wikileaks, hanukkah, hanukkah greetings, leslie nielsen
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Glass Masters at Work: William Gudenrath
Experience the genius of master glassmaker William Gudenrath in the latest installment of the Glass Masters at Work series. Like the others in the series, this film was shot at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass by award-winning documentary filmmaker Robin Lehman.
Date Added: 12/02/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Southern Tier
Mark Delgrosso, Christmas House Interview 2010
In this four minute clip Paul Thomas, executive director of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, interviews Christmas House co-owner Mark Delgrosso at their Maple Street location in Elmira, NY. The Christmas House is once again a proud co-sponsor of our ever-popular Deck the Halls Weekend events. The video doesn't begin to do justice to their incredibly diverse, sizeable retails store.
Date Added: 12/02/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Southern Tier
Season's First Snow
Take a brief tour of Rochester Institute of Technology as the first snow of the 2010-11 school year blankets the RIT campus.
Date Added: 12/02/2010 Category: People and Places Location: Rochester Area
C.J. Fair's dunk vs Cornell on 11/30
C.J. Fair makes the highlight reel with this slam in transition for Syracuse vs. Cornell on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
Date Added: 12/01/2010 Category: Local Sports Location: Syracuse Area
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The amount of work that goes into stop-motion animation requires an extremely long lead time, which may explain why we've been seeing footage from Laika's The Boxtrolls since last summer. The film doesn't come out for months, but now another trailer has been released for what looks like another magical entry from the folks behind Coraline and ParaNorman.
Featuring the voices of Elle Fanning, Toni Collette, Jared Harris, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Ben Kingsley, Tracy Morgan, and Richard Ayoade, the Victorian-era story follows Eggs, an orphan in the town of Cheesebridge who was raised by trolls beneath the streets. Kingsley voices Archibald Snatcher, an exterminator hired to wipe out the Boxtrolls, who are believed to be stealing the city's children. This trailer also includes an original song by Cee-Lo Green.
With no animated projects from Pixar this year, perhaps there's room for Laika to finally get the attention they deserve? Co-directed by Graham Annable and Anthony Stacchi, The Boxtrolls opens September 26th.


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OU Football: 2014 signing class breakdown
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Hope to be seeing that sexy ass courtside very often..
Hope to be seeing that sexy ass courtside very often..
Yeah I'd serve LaLa up with the REAL "Black Mamba"...Then afterwards she can
Look at that caboose!!!
I don't think I'm not ready for that jelly.
Damn Melo better start working on some more kids with that...b4 I do!
you know, without her, I don't think Melo goes to the knicks. I think we can all find it in our hearts to thank Lala for enticing Melo to come to NY. And maybe CP3 too....?
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Olympia Foreclosures
Every foreclosure listing from every real estate company in the Olympia area
Foreclosures in the Olympia area vary from small homes to expansive estates. These are bank-owned homes. They are available on the open market for a home buyer to write an offer, without having to go through the cash auction process. If you'd like more information on foreclosures, contact us any time and we can explain the process of buying a foreclosure.
Drag the map to view all foreclosures in the Olympia area.
Make sure the menu option for "Filter Results By:" has "Bank Owned/REO Only" selected –>


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Awarded Research Cooperative Agreement to Prevent Unintentional Injuries
Effectiveness of Designated Driver Programs
FOA Number: CE05-024 - Community-based interventions for alcohol-impaired driving
Project Period: 9/30/05-9/29/08
Application/Grant Number: 1-U49-CE000698-01
Principal Investigator: Frederick Rivara, MPH, MD
University of Washington
Harborview Injury Prevention & Research
Box 359960
325 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98112
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Twenty-one to thirty-four year olds have the highest rate of alcohol-impaired driving—the majority of which is done in retail establishments. While designated driver and safe ride home programs have been widely used across the country and in other parts of the world, no evaluation of their impact on citations, crashes, injuries and fatalities has been reported. This study will explore the usefulness of these measures.
Researchers will conduct an intervention to include a number of components: a broad public education campaign that will target 21-34 year olds with designated driver or safe rides home when out drinking in bars messages; a focused behavior change intervention in bars in four target neighborhoods; resources to support the desired behavior change.
The outcome measures chosen are based on the investigators' prior work in the field, and consists of a random-digit-dialing (RDD) survey, a survey of bar patrons, an examination of administrative data on drunk driving citations, motor vehicle crashes, motor vehicle crash-related injuries and fatalities, and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels of injured individuals. The data from the intervention communities will be examined over time and compared to two control communities in different cities. The project will also examine many process measures to assess the degree to which the program has been implemented and used. Study findings will be widely disseminated, which will increase the effectiveness of interventions to reduce the number of alcohol-impaired driving in this high-risk age group.
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- Page last updated: July 21, 2010
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Forest Park
Myrtle Ave., Union Turnpike, Park Lane South bet. Brooklyn-Queens County Line and Park Lane
Directions via Google Maps
A mix of natural treasures and man-made prizes, Forest Park is 500+ acres of options for visitors.
With a "knob and kettle" terrain (a series of small hills) and 165 acres of trees, the park is an agrarian delight. Park goers interested in exploring Forest Park's natural settings firsthand often travel to its eastern portion, which abounds in hiking trails and bridle paths. Horses can be hired from a private stable in order to cover more ground from a higher perspective.
Heading west, Forest Park transforms into an athlete's playground. Softball, baseball, tennis, bocce, handball, and golf are a few of your options when you wander through this portion of the park. The 110-acre, par 67 golf course was modeled after Scottish links and maintains its reputation as one of the City's most challenging golf courses.
Music fans know that the western portion of Forest Park includes non-sports-related highlights as well. The George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell, which can accommodate 2,800 people, hosts free concerts throughout the warm season.
Attend an Urban Park Rangers event for an introduction to Forest Park's geology, forestry, or animals, or grab a blanket or baseball mitt and head to the park to explore at your own pace!
Forest & Highland Sports Clinics
From June 8 through June 15, NYC Parks will be holding a lottery to register children ages 7-14 for free sports clinics in Queens's Forest and Highland Parks this summer. Sports include basketball, soccer, karate, and skateboarding.
Discover the history of Forest Park
Making Magic with Ethan at the Forest Park Carousel
Every Saturday during the Summer, Forest Park Carousel offers free kid-friendly entertainment. The...
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The Carousel
Lions and tigers and chariots! Oh my! Learn about this century-old merry-go-round, one of only five within the Parks Department, before hopping on to take a spin.
- Barbecuing Areas
- Baseball Fields
- Basketball Courts
- Bathrooms
- Bicycling and Greenways
- Bocce Courts
- Dog-friendly Areas
- Fitness Equipment
- Football Fields
- Golf Courses
- Handball Courts
- Hiking Trails
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Model Aircraft Fields
- Nature Centers
- Playgrounds
- Running Tracks
- Skate Parks
- Spray Showers
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball Courts
- Wi-Fi Hot Spots
Directions to Forest Park
- NYC Parks Breaks Ground On Renovations To Forest Park's Mary Whalen Playground
- A Greener Greenhouse Blossoms In Queens
Capital Projects
- Austin, Giovanelli, and Utopia Playgrounds Reconstruction
- Citywide Reconstruction & Stabilization of Retaining Walls and Seawalls (CNYG-514M)
- Citywide Reconstruction of Deteriorated Electrical Systems (CNYG-1611MA)
- Citywide Steel Guiderails,Timber Rails and Fencing Installation (CNYG-1414M)
- Forest Park 911 Memorial Improvements
- Devoy Playground
- Dry Harbor Playground
- Forest Park
- George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell
- Jackson Pond Playground
Forest Park Administrator: (718) 235-0815
Forest Park Golf Course: (718) 296-0999