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by George W. Penington - Editor
Discussions with the CSS H L Hunley Club
5) How did the crew see the situation?
6) A death protocol?
7) the real purpose of the Hunley
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"Now that C.Simpkins has been identified as Lumpkin has anyone heard
of plans to change
the existing markers in Magnolia cemetery? Also
news on a new marker for the final crew?"
Mike: I
interviewed some of the staff at Magnolia Cemetery and asked them
why there were no markers, their response was that the Staff at the
Friends of the Hunley, Inc. were not positive about the names of the
crewmen and they were not ready to "carve them in stone". I also
asked if they could provide a layout showing the locations and
identification of each crewman. The response I got was that they
were not provided one and was not sure anyone knew the order of
The Post
and Courier reported "The man who sat
at the second crank position in the Confederate sub may be the
sailor identified in historical accounts as C. Simkins. Scientists
and historians know little of this elusive sailor, but believe the
man's surname may actually be Lumpkin."
Used with permission from the Post and Courier and
Scientists continue to search for more
information on this sailor, including a verification of
his name. In April 1864, Capt. M. M. Gray of the office
of submarine defenses listed him among the Hunley's MIA
crew as "C. Simkins." Over the years, the spelling
evolved into "Simpkins."
In one letter written nearly 30 years
after the war, William Alexander, the submarine's
builder and onetime first officer, identifies the man as
Lumpkin. The Indian Chief's 1863 duty roster is mostly
illegible. On that paper, recording sailors' pay, the
name reads either "Lumpkin" or Simpkin." It's hard to
tell. Abrams is convinced the man's name is C. Lumpkin.
It is plausible that the name was misread in 1864, and
the mistake repeated in official records for more than a
Discussions with the CSS H L Hunley
I was talking to a
good friend of mine that went on the Hunley tour
two weeks ago and he said that FOTH plans to patch her up and
actually sail the Hunley again. I told him that he must have
the guide, and that they would more likely build a replica for any
try outs in the water. However he was quit adamant that the original
Hunley would sail again. I don't buy it myself but I let it go at
Anyone else hear of this?
About a year and a
half ago, Paul Mardikian told me that when they
get through with her, the Hunley will be like a "brand new
submarine". I inferred from his comment that the concretion was
covering nearly un-oxidized metal, which would be nearly as exact as
it was 140 years ago.
Also, the volunteers in the lab are just that. I've heard some
very strange answers to questions from them, nothing intentionally
misleading, just misinformation mostly due to the volunteer's
misunderstanding of what had been told to them.
All of the aircraft on display in the Smithsonian are CAPABLE of
flying, even though everyone understands that the Spirit of St;
Louis will never again move under its own power. Perhaps this is
what had been told to the volunteer and subsequently passed on to
your friend.
I wouldn't think it was too far fetched to imagine the Hunley
placed on display with special effect lighting giving the impression
that she is actually under water either, which may also be what the
volunteer miss-heard.
Whatever the truth is, I wouldn't worry about the FOTH losing all
their marbles and attempt to restage history with a priceless
I never gave any credence to what my friend told me how ever it
never occurred to me that the guide was giving out misinformation.
When you're listening to guides you expect them to be well trained
on the subject matter. I'm sure your right, Bruce, that this is the
case. Also Andy, I to remember that there was talk of building a
bolt by bolt working replica of the Hunley to test it's capabilities
in the water.
How did the crew see the situation?
The only thing that really matters in this context is what Dixon
and the
crew of the Hunley believed, and I think it's likely that they
capture to result in a humiliating death.
My point about tonnage has nothing to do with the solving the
mystery of
the Hunley. I just find it interesting that the real purpose of the
Hunley was to protect its own side's shipping by attacking a
warship, in
contrast to the real purpose of the submarines of WWI and WWII,
was to destroy enemy shipping by attacking merchant vessels.
6) A death protocol?
Basically, any Confederate weapon employed in defending its harbors
for the purpose of fending off or destroying enemy warships. That
was the
purpose of the Hunley's construction (as well as its predecessors).
To a
lesser extent, commerce raiding was also used to draw off Union
from the ports. However, submarines were used in the world wars
warships as well as merchant vessels - it was the target of
that mattered. Until 1910, submarines were designed primarily as
defense vessels, and not as seagoing offensive weapons. Even in
this day,
there is a class of submarines that are classified as coastal
But I must disagree with the notion that the crew seriously
entertained a
"death protocol". The old thriller maxim that any agent in a
venture must have some reasonable chance of getting out alive
applies here
as well. I doubt that the crew viewed their mission as
Death was an occupational risk, not the desired outcome. I do not
that anyone would have volunteered for a suicide mission.
First, no documents - whether personal letters or survivor's memoirs
anything definitively - stated that the crew planned to cash in if
cannot get the vessel back to port. Alexander did not express an
that the crew did themselves in. Reports of a suicide pact were
hearsay and after the fact.
Second, one must remember that the "David" was temporarily abandoned
after its attack on the "New Ironsides". If the "Hunley" crew could
abandon the
vessel as the only way to save their lives, they would. Dixon knew
submarine would sink swiftly without sacrificing the crew.
Third, there was a convention that if any prisoners were executed by
side, retaliation would be meted out to enemy prisoners. Even if
capture, I believe that Dixon knew that he would have time on his
One cannot discourage the use of "infernal machines" if the
execution was
in secret.
Fourth, I believe that Dixon and the crew underestimated the amount
oxygen remained. They expected to have 2.5 hrs of oxygen - but that
only apply if they did not do any physical exertions. However, I
that they were cranking for probably 30 minutes and used up most of
breathable air. The bellows was probably ineffective - recycling
CO2 than 02 - Becker probably collapsed at his post after everyone
I believe that the crew miscalculated on their chances of survival -
they perceived surrender as the only means of survival, they would
maclilus@p... wrote:
I must admit that I both physically and conceptually more
from the evidence than most, I still cannot reconcile myself to the
notion of a suicide pact - whether planned or decided on the spot.
mentioned earlier, such references seemed second-hand or speculative
in nature.
As for planned suicide mission, whether something like the
"Yamato" or the kamikaze/kaiten, I cannot accept at all. No final
ceremony, no final address or preparation of their personal
effects, and to have their affairs in order are evident.
Certainly, they could have been lost when Charleston fell one year
As for a spur of the moment, it could be. Yet, I would think
that Dixon would have allowed his crew to abandon ship. If so
then, could there have been nine crewmen? Given the tides and
currents, any floating bodies would either drift ashore, drift out
to sea, or sink. And they would not hover in the area of the
Hunley. I do not think Dixon would murder his crew.
I think that Dixon would want to return to port to try out his
ship again. He proved that he could sink a vessel. He would want
to do it again. If he did not return, what assurance did he have
that a similar attack would be tried again?
If there was any consideration of a suicide pact, then why did
not the crew try to leave a written record in the sub? Trapped
I still think Dixon miscalculated endurance. It is possible that
Union naval activity in the area kept the "Hunley" beneath the
longer than it should have.
The final consideration is where on Dixon's body was found the
coin? I recall that it was in his pocket. If it was in his hand
instead, I
would be more likely to agree that he was waiting out the
With respect to the gold coin, I have
spoken with Senator Glenn McConnell,
the Chairman of the Hunley Commission, who was present
when the gold coin
was discovered.
Senator McConnell recounted this to me during a
discussion in which he was
describing the way Lt. Dixon's body was positioned when
the Hunley was
opened at the Lasch Conservation Laboratory. According
to McConnell, the
coin was discovered when Maria Jacobson had positioned
herself in a manner
so that she could place her arms under Dixon's legs and
around his torso in
order to facilitate lifting his remains from the silt
that had settled
inside the Hunley. McConnell said that as she was
maneuvering her arms
under Dixon when her hand hit something hard and
metallic inside Dixon's
pants pocket. She then reached inside and pulled out
the coin.
McConnell also told me the Hunley Commission has insured
the coin for $10
million. Jim Hickmon
<<I still cannot reconcile myself to the notion of a suicide pact
whether planned or decided on the spot.>>
I think of it more as a contingency plan than a "suicide pact."
and the crew must have made plans and agreements to cover situations
in which they would survive the attack but not be able to get back
shore. It would have been foolish not to. Obviously, they couldn't
have planned for every possibility but serious damage to the boat
had to be near the top of the list.
<< No final ceremony, no final address or preparation of their
personal effects, and to have their affairs in order are evident.>>
As you say, there's no evidence one way or the other, which is not
<<...I would think that Dixon would have allowed his crew to
I don't think abandoning ship was an option. The ability of a human
being to survive in cold water wasn't determined scientifically
until WWII. However, Dixon must have known the water temperature and
thus must have had a reasonably accurate idea of the feasibility of
swimming to shore. I'm no expert but I suspect it was quite low.
<<...why did not the crew try to leave a written record in the
Trapped miners would.>>
We don't know for sure that they didn't. Dixon may have kept a
captain's log but paper wouldn't have survived the long immersion.
There was at least one pencil* on board and a pocket knife to
sharpen it. I think I remember reading about some oilskin having
been found a while back.
7) the real purpose of
the Hunley
Several of the books I've read say that the crew, upon being
captured, would have been unequivocally hanged as spies, even if in
uniform. I have to wonder whether this claim, which I've seen as
well, is actually documented by contemporary sources, or if it's
rather melodramatic speculation by modern writers. While HUNLEY was
a novel means of *delivering* the weapon, the destruction of enemy
warships without warning by mines or other "infernal machines" was a
fairly well-established tactic by 1864. ----------> AH
Attacking merchant shipping was already established as a "guerre de
course" - every Navy that opposed Britain in the past 200 years by
that time practiced it - it was the only practical alternative, and
was used by the American Navy in the Revolution and War of 1812.
However, in 1861, all Confederate ships - whether privateers or
"commissioned" CSN
vessels were declared as "pirates" by Federal authorities. I
surmise the reason was not necessarily as a justification for
hanging its crews (I am at a loss to find any documentation
verifying any such actions took place -during or after the war), but
to deny any legal recognition to the Confederate government.
However, troops in the field and sailors at
sea continued to follow the protocols more or less for a variety of
reasons (e.g., military custom, family or fraternal) but with the
end of "managing the level of violence."
The Russian Navy employed a system of mine defenses for its base at
Kronstadt a decade before - but proved ineffective during a
Anglo-French attack. This could be compared to the effectiveness of
the Singer torpedoes at Mobile Bay. Apparently, 19th Century naval
mines were only effective for short periods of time underwater.
The idea of tonnage - whether of merchant or naval warships - did
not really matter. Submarines were only capable of sinking a ship -
prize crews could not be accommodated. The Hunley was brought to
Charleston primarily due to the huge bounty on Union warships
promised by its merchants. Had not such a bounty been promised, the
Hunley would have been likely a footnote in Mobile's history, like
the St. Patrick – a promising attempt, but nothing else…..maclilus
The only thing that really matters in this context is what Dixon and
the crew of the Hunley believed, and I think it's likely that they
expected capture to result in a humiliating death.
My point about tonnage has nothing to do with the solving the
mystery of the Hunley. I just find it interesting that the real
purpose of the Hunley was to protect its own side's shipping by
attacking a warship, in contrast to the real purpose of the
submarines of WWI and WWII,
which was to destroy enemy shipping by attacking merchant vessels.
"toavakama" wrote:
Is there anyone out who has built models of the Hunley?
I have just received in the mail Verlinden model of the Hunley, and
it looks quit good. I like the fact that all the stuff that is the
center of speculation is left off the kit, to be built by the
modeler. Any thoughts on this or other Hunley kits?
Interior Color
The Chapman
painting shows the inside of the after hatch to have
been painted a very light color, possibly white. I suspect that the
entire interior of the boat would have been similarly painted, to
the effective illumination of what little light got in through the
hatches and deadlights. However, that's speculative, and I'm not
aware of any specific findings by the archaeologists one way or
another on the matter....Andy Hall
The FOTH reported that the bench was painted white and the paint is
evident in some photos. If I remember correctly, I asked Paul
Mardikian the question a couple of years ago at the Smithsonian and
at that time they had not found evidence of paint inside. I also
remember one of the historical reports saying that one of the three
subs was painted while inside for the same reason Andy mentions.
my 3D modeling I've assumed that it was. Michael (jvnautilus)
Do you think the
Cottage 1/72 kit is suitable for conversion to Remote Control? Does
anyone know if someone is compiling accurate blueprints to be
released for model builders, including interior detail, etc? - Jim
Waaaaaaay too
small for even micro RC equipment
"Robert Allen"
Does anyone know if someone is compiling accurate blueprints to be
released for model builders, including interior detail, etc?
Until the Friends of the Hunley begin selling a set - we've been
waiting for years - try mine here: exterior only, available as a
high-resolution GIF and a PDF. I do have some changes coming up.
The latest information I've seen shows a porthole on each side of
the aft hatch cowling. Michael
Dear George:
My name is Ray Arceneaux. After I finished High School in 1958 I
went to work at the Lafayette Wood Works where we made cabinets,
stair cases, and wall divides and other stuff. Every thing that we
made had to look factory made, then I went to work for an insurance
company and retired there.
I was always wanting to make models but I was always put down on
that idea. I went upstairs one day and started building the Hunley
but quit for a long time. One day I got an E-Mail from a guy on the
Hunley and I told him almost everything I knew about it. I don't
think anyone knows everything about the Hunley but he talked me into
finishing the model.
I sent him a picture of the model and he couldn't believe of what he
was looking at. I started thinking of the Monitor they had found and
looked at pictures of it and started making it and now I'm almost
finish with it.
I'm sending you pictures of the Monitor step by step on how I did it
and later on I'll send you pictures step by step on how I built the
Hunley. Now before I finish with the Monitor I'm thinking of making
the Virginia. I guess I'm stuck on the Civil War. The upstairs
looks like a museum. I'm building all of this from pictures and if
I had the blue print I would probably try and build the real thing.
The models are the closest to the real thing that I will get. The
models look a lot more real then the pictures. I carved the cannons
the way they were described until you sent me a picture of the real
cannons. I came pretty close to the real thing. I'm sending you a
picture of my wife and I and my baby boy dog that died about a month
ago so you can get an idea of what I look like and then later I'll
send you a picture of me working on the Monitor. If you need
anything else let me know. See you later. Thank You for your
help. Your Friend, The Louisiana Cajun Swamp Man
You can see the crank, the bench the crew was sitting on,
the candle in the holder and the compass box. Let me know
what you think of it.
The Louisiana Cajun Swamp Man, Ray Arceneaux
Subject: Hunley Models by Bill
Thomas-Moore and Still Romancin' in Charleston!
Sunday, July 11
Hi George:
So glad to see you again last
April 15 on the Carolina Belle. Wish we had more time to
Our best sites have been in
historic or totally state of the art theaters, including
Coastal Carolina U., Georgetown Theater, and the Port
Columbus Civil War & Naval Museum.
Anyway, wanted to touch base
with you. Bill is under contract to build Hunley models for
an Exhibit at a major attraction here in SC, and will also
offer a limited edition of custom made models (3 ft. to
scale/glass cases, mounted on mahogany bases) similar to the
models you viewed on the Carolina Belle at our performance.
We want to offer a limited
edition of Hunley models...up to date, state of the art,
that is on your site if you wish to add it.
Please note that most models on
websites are not of the Hunley, but of the Pioneer with the
spar on top, not at the bottom, and they're usually not up
to date in their details.
If you're interested in adding a
"custom order" link and sharing with a percentage or other
arrangement for the proceeds, let us know. It could be a
huge bonanza, considering that the commission he's doing
will go international through the other enterprise. We could
still offer custom made models through your site. We're
partial to you.
Hope all is well with you and
your wife...and re-enactor friends. That was quite a week
with the funeral...well done!!
Warmest regards,
Diane & Bill
Scientists are now removing the
leftover sediments in the bottom of the sub and studying whether to
use traditional electrolysis, a technique known as cold plasma
reduction or so-called supercritical fluids to remove the corrosive
salts from the submarine.
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., June
10, 1996 - Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists
have successfully demonstrated at two Air Force bases a
novel cleanup technology that efficiently destroys a
number of organic contaminants and shows commercial
The new system destroyed
volatile organic compounds extracted from soil at
McClellan Air Force Base, Calif., and from ground water
at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., using a nonthermal
plasma that creates highly reactive molecules called
free radicals to break down the contaminants.
The plasma technology is
likened to cold combustion; instead of using heat to
break up contaminants, the plasma cells destroy
molecules using highly reactive free radicals - atoms or
molecules that have unpaired electrons.
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., June
10, 1996 - Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists
have successfully demonstrated at two Air Force bases a
novel cleanup technology that efficiently destroys a
number of organic contaminants and shows commercial
The new system destroyed
volatile organic compounds extracted from soil at
McClellan Air Force Base, Calif., and from ground water
at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., using a nonthermal
plasma that creates highly reactive molecules called
free radicals to break down the contaminants.
The plasma technology is
likened to cold combustion; instead of using heat to
break up contaminants, the plasma cells destroy
molecules using highly reactive free radicals - atoms or
molecules that have unpaired electrons.
For Immediate Release
July 23, 2004
Pump System Could Contain Important Clue to the Hunley's
Though the H. L. Hunley has been emptied of sediment, scientists
continue archaeological work inside the submarine. The interior and
exterior sections of the submarine are covered with a heavy layer of
concretion, which masks internal mechanisms of the submarine and
locks artifacts in place. The work of investigating these hidden
layers is just beginning.
This summer, while scientists began working to remove the concretion
and artifacts from the forward and aft crew compartments, they
uncovered new operational details about the vessel that may provide
an important clue as to why the Hunley vanished after becoming the
world's first successful combat submarine.
Once a layer of the concretion was removed, an integral series of
valves and pumps, connected by a pipe running from the forward to
the aft ballast tank, was exposed. The configuration suggests that
the submarine's pump system may have had a dual purpose. Scientists
knew the pumps were used to control the water level in the ballast
tanks, which enabled the submarine to rise or dive while in
operation. The complexity of the pump system is leading scientists
to believe it also served as a bilge system that would have allowed
the crew to remove water from inside the submarine in the event of
an emergency.
Depending on the valve setting and pump position, Hunley scientists
may be able to tell if the crew was desperately trying to remove
water from the crew compartment or trying to pump water out of the
ballast tanks to gain buoyancy the night that it vanished on Feb.
17, 1864.
The remaining concretion still covers a majority of the pump system
and has not been further removed because it protects the submarine
from corrosion as it awaits conservation treatment.
Scientists are hopeful that once they can safely excavate and x-ray
this key aspect of the submarine's internal pump mechanisms, it will
allow us to know what the crew was doing in the last moments of
their voyage.
The forward pump was next to Hunley commander Lt. Dixon's
station. While excavating in this area, many artifacts were found
that provided insight into his responsibilities on the submarine.
Excavation Manager Maria Jacobsen said, "We uncovered a mysterious
concreted object that upon closer inspection turned out to be an
intact oilcan, with oil in liquid form still within it."
A number of other artifacts were de-concreted from this section of
the submarine, including a metal rod, a rectangular flat metal
strap, fragment of rubber-impregnated canvas, an iron wedge, nut,
and hammer. Previously a number of wrenches and bolts were found
near the hammer, and scientists believe these items were once part
of a tool bag, which deteriorated during the submarine's 136 years
on the bottom of the ocean floor.
A section of a depth gauge was also discovered, which still had
mercury in it.
"Finding these tools by Lt. Dixon's station shows that he not only
knew how to navigate the submarine, but had a deep understanding of
how the submarine worked and was actively involved in the ongoing
maintenance of his ship," said Warren Lasch, Chairman of Friends of
the Hunley.
- An image has been provided to go along with this press release. To
access, go to our website at www.hunley.org and proceed to the media
center. The caption of the image is: Archaeologist Harry Pecorelli
working around the ballast pipes, valves, and forward bulkhead.
Kellen Correia (843) 722-2333 ext. 32
Pump Valve Speculation
Here's a little speculation on the pump and
valving. I'm addressing only one pump, but I assume the
arrangement would be used for both. All valves would be
accessible in the vicinity of the pump by one person. I
remember a historical report that one of the pumps
became clogged and had to be opened and cleared. If
this is true the pump would need valves to isolate it
from its input and output lines. That means 2 valves,
one on the input line and one on the output. Now,
considering the recent reports, the pump could input
from both tanks and from the cabin floor. It would
probably be necessary to isolate the three sources. It
would definitely be necessary to isolate the floor from
the tank and it would be prudent to isolate the two
tanks. This translates to 3 input valves. If, as
mentioned in the report, water could be pumped from one
tank to the other two output lines are necessary, one to
the tank and one to the sea. Both of these would need
to be valved. So I speculate 5 valves per pump if
active pumping from tank to tank is possible and 4 per
pump if not.
Any thoughts? Michael ("jvnautilus"
Alexander's diagram shows what appears to be a lever for
raising and
lowering the tubes, similar in design to the one that
controls the
diving planes. To raise the tubes, a crewman would push
the lever
towards the stern.
The design makes sense, but keep in mind that
Alexander's diagrams
contain many errors such as showing the airbox as being
halfway between the hatches.
Yes, it sure would be nice to know what the scientists
found inside
the air box. I sure wish I could hang around the Lasch
center and ask
questions. You listening George?
" Michael wrote: It
might be possible to determine the angle of the pipes
by examination of the rest of the snorkel mechanism
inside the box on the hull plate. We haven't seen a
photo of that since they removed it."
"hunley_bar" <bfk@b...> wrote: Putting on my design hat,
I come up with the following requirements for the
snorkel mechanism.
1. Some device to block the inrush of water from the
tubes when they
were in the lowered position and the sub below water.
It could be something as complicated as a valve working
in concert with the position of the tubes or as simple
as a large cork switched out with the hoses before they
dove (poor idea). The size of the air box implies (to
me, anyway) there's enough room high up in the hull to
fit some type of valve mechanism for blocking water for
times when the open ends of the tubs were under water.
2. A device would also be required to raise and lower
the tubes.
This device may have been be as simple as the captain
opening the forward hatch and reaching behind the hatch
cover to lift the tubes while they were still on the
surface, or (my bet) a lever, located inside the air
box, accessible from below, and possibly a part of a
valve mechanism that BB could raise and lower at will.
If this is the case, then they (FOTH) already know if
the tubes were in the up, down or an intermediate
Grand Strand
developer to open $3M interactive exhibit in center of
tourist mecca
The Post and Courier Staff
Pleasant Mayor Harry Hallman once said that if the H.L. Hunley
going to make big money, it needed to go to
Myrtle Beach.
it virtually is.
Wednesday, the Grand Strand development giant Burroughs and Chapin
announced plans to open the $3 million, 4,200-square-foot H.L.
Hunley Experience as part of its Broadway at the Beach entertainment
complex. The exhibit puts the Confederate sub front and center in
of one of the country's biggest tourist meccas, telling its
to 11.5 million tourists each year.
Hunley is first and foremost a technological marvel, conceived
and built by Americans," said Egerton Burroughs, company chairman.
Officials with the Hunley project don't expect the new tourist
attraction to compete with the real Hunley's museum, set to open in
North Charleston
within the decade. In fact, they hope this
attraction, which quite literally has the bow of a Hunley replica
jutting prominently from the Grand Strand skyline of gold pyramids,
crabs and oversized planets, will increase interest in the sub
Myrtle Beach
visitors southward.
Sparking an interest in the history and science of the Hunley is the
Burroughs and Chapin officials said. They say the Hunley
Experience -- the premiere attraction at the new Adventures in
Science, History and Nature building -- will be an interactive and
historically accurate depiction of the sub.
Visitors will be able to sit inside a mock-up of the Hunley's crew
compartment and crank a propeller through water, look through a
reproduction conning tower viewing port and get a feel for what it
to operate the world's first successful attack submarine.
all, the Hunley Experience will tell the story of the sub, from
circumstances under which it was built through the science and
technology of its recovery and excavation.
want to immerse people in this exhibit," said Pat McBride of
Burroughs and Chapin. "We want to mix entertainment and education
Ripley's (Aquarium) has done so well. We want to teach people
the technological achievements and times in which the Hunley
new tourist attraction, set to open July 7, could be a financial
for the real Hunley's conservation. Under a licensing agreement,
Burroughs and Chapin will pay Friends of the Hunley $54,000 a year
20 percent of gift shop proceeds. Warren Lasch, chairman of
Friends of the Hunley, said he hopes the group will see around
$250,000 annually as a result. The conservation of the sub costs
$1 million a year.
said the money from this joint venture is not the only boost
the submarine. The exhibit will introduce new people to the
Hunley and let them know its conservation is an ongoing project even
though the sub's final crew was buried earlier this month.
will help us preserve the legacy and help us complete the
mission of conserving the Hunley," Lasch said. "We are just getting
started in this, but we think their attention to detail and vision
Burroughs and Chapin officials estimate that 500,000 of Broadway at
Beach's 11.5 million annual visitors will go through the Hunley
Experience. In other words, they aren't worried about the exhibit
wastin' away next to Margaritaville, the Jimmy Buffett chain
restaurant also opening in July.
Jones, Burroughs and Chapin's chief officer for sports,
recreation and entertainment, said the company is interested in the
Hunley because it is "a story worth telling.""It is of such
importance to our American history that the National Park Service
U.S. Naval Historical Center joined in its raising, citing the
for its historical and archaeological preservation," Jones said.
details of the Hunley Experience are still being worked out as
Burroughs and Chapin rushes to open the exhibit by the height of
tourist season. The $1.4 million building is under construction as
$1.6 million exhibit is being built offsite. Friends of the
Hunley officials hope to reach an agreement to display some
the sub on a rotating basis, and they would like to offer a tour
to bring visitors to the
Warren Lasch
Conservation Center in
North Charleston
to see the actual sub.
details are yet to be worked out. Even the admission price,
Jones said will be under $10, has not been set.
Hunley Experience follows in the wake of a Titanic exhibition
recently opened at Ripley's Aquarium, within sight of where the
Adventures in Science, History and Nature building is going up.
project also firmly plants the story of the ill-fated privateer
modern pop culture. In artist renderings, the bow of the Hunley
protrudes from the front of the building atop turbid seas. This
signage sits at the east end of the Broadway at the Beach complex,
across a man-made lake from Hard Rock Cafe and across the highway
the NASCAR Cafe.
right in the middle of a busy town's busiest epicenter.
Officials said Wednesday that the Hunley exhibit has an open-ended
on the Adventures building but could some day be phased out if
interest in the submarine wanes.
Burroughs and Chapin officials aren't expecting that to happen
anytime soon.
with permission from the Post and Courier and Charleston.net
realname: Robert C. Comins
city: Glenville
state: NY
country: USA
Remote Name: 22.214.171.124
Date: Monday June 21, 2004
Time: 04:16:11 AM
As a relative of Ezra Chamberlain (Chamberlin) owner of the
copper Union ID tag found on the Hunley, on his mothers side
(Fanny Comins I am very interested in all the stories about the
realname: Robert C. Comins
city: Glenville
state: NY
country: USA
Remote Name: 126.96.36.199
Date: Monday June 21, 2004
Time: 04:16:11 AM
As a relative of Ezra Chamberlain (Chamberlin) owner of the
copper Union ID tag found on the Hunley, on his mothers side
(Fanny Comins I am very interested in all the stories about the
realname: Barbara McCann
city: Palm Harbor
state: fl
country: USA
Remote Name: 126.96.36.199
Date: Thursday June 03, 2004
Time: 10:21:24 AM
Someone sure put a lot of work into this website. Very
interesting and we shall visit the Hunley in July 2004
realname: DAN PYATT
city: columbus
state: in
country: USA
Remote Name: 126.96.36.199
Date: Wednesday June 02, 2004
Time: 12:07:17 PM
I have been a member of the friends of the Hunley for four
years and just found your site. I can't believe how much more
info your site gives for noting compared to their site I have
had to pay for.
realname: Stephen M. Longnecker
city: West Seneca
state: NY
country: USA
Remote Name: 188.8.131.52
Date: Wednesday June 30, 2004
Time: 02:51:29 PM
A g-g uncle of mine had something to do with the building of
this boat. He was from Shea's Battalion 4Th Texas Artillery. The
National Archives has copies of muster cards and special orders
sending several men from Port Lavaca Texas to Mobile and then on
to Charleston. These cards also include one for Edgar Collins
Singer and Dr. John Fretwell, inventors of a very sophisticated
metal torpedo. It is possible that a Singer torpedo was on the
end of the spar on the Hunley since I found special orders
dispatching EC Singer and others to Charleston to work on
"torpedoes". I am almost certain the National Archive papers
describe the initial formation of the "Singer Secret Service
Corps", a secret organization of Masons that were involved in
the construction and initial crewing of H.L. Hunley before it
was commandeered by the Army. If you care to read about these
Texans go to
Originally To: email@example.com
FirstName: james clark
email: email@example.com
City: gray
State: ga
Zip: 31032 1668
Date: 09 Jun 2004
Time: 14:51:32
I am trying to find a list of names of the Hunley crew.
I am looking for a Miller who may or may not be family.
You may also call. Thanks
Could you Please see that Randy Burbage gets this. Thank You,
Bob Parker
Sir, I had the Honor of standing guard with Steve Christmas
2002. My Girl friend and I came from Maryland, Burt made us feel
as if we had known him all our lives.
When Sunday's tour was over and it was time to go home, we
hugged, we cried, and Steve asked for a favor, he wanted one of
my buttons, I was a Major General. He cut off one of my buttons
and I cut off one of his. I had hoped to see him again but it
was not to be. Last Friday I was at the C.S.A. Store in
Charleston, and met a Gentleman who was a friend of Steve Burt.
I hold him how much all the Marylanders LOVED Steve! and to
please let all his friends know that.
As we left the store he came over to me and gave me a piece
of black ribbon that was on the flag at Steve's funeral. I was
speechless, brought to tears I couldn't respond properly but
thanked him as best I could. God Bless Him.
We attended the Hunley Funeral with the Maryland Division. I
wore Steve's Button and tied the ribbon around it. I commanded
the Maryland Div. Color Guard/S.C.V.
When we arrived at the cemetery I was able to take pictures
of the last casket being removed (8th man Joseph Ridgaway,
Maryland) I am telling you Steve was there helping us carry the
casket. See Picture. It was Steve's way of letting us know that
he was with us.
On behalf of the Maryland Division S.C.V.We would like to
thank all of the people of South Carolina for making us feel so
Confederately Yours,
Liz Groszer & Bob Parker


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New HTC One Max photos pit it against the Galaxy Note 2 & 3
0. phoneArena 18 Sep 2013, 03:42 posted on
Considering the ever accelerating rate at which rumors and leaks surrounding HTC's forray into the phablet space with the HTC One Max indicate that the Taiwanese company's turn to awe us is coming up shortly...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. zhiae (unregistered)
chines will get micro sd slot and we dont i promise you.
6. HeWhoDoesNothing (Posts: 157; Member since: 15 Jul 2013)
Just like the G2. Koreans get the SD slot and the removable battery, TWO of them included! Although we get a long lasting battery, it's a non-removable one and NO expandable storage. No problem for me but I've definitely heard it was a deducted point.
35. artealis (Posts: 98; Member since: 15 Dec 2010)
you should thanks to apple for that.
apple set the standart, no sdcard for us
39. zhiae (unregistered)
thats why 100% of people hates apple people dont like things limited im just wating for the right time to start trolling on ios
look man look there is CM is out like a inc when thats happen god i love android when i speak to i use the first thing out there mouse is cydia poor people .
2. CX3NT3_713 (Posts: 2275; Member since: 18 Apr 2011)
Looks just like a big as htc one..........meh....
3. PunyPoop (Posts: 752; Member since: 18 Jan 2013)
That's why it's called HTC ONE MAX
37. Doakie (Posts: 2004; Member since: 06 May 2009)
Actually this thing being a big *** One is the reason why this is so compelling. If you didn't love the regular HTC One the Max won't do anything for you. I have a HTC One which I REALLY love the front facing speakers on, they are awesome for playing games like Blitz Brigade or watching videos. The other feature that I really enjoy is the HTC Zoe ability. I love the video collages it creates.
Conversely I had a Note 2 just a month ago and I loved the extra functionality a larger screen gives you. Webpage viewing is so much easier and videos are much more enjoyable. I liked huge screens so much I sold that Note 2 and bought an Asus Fonepad. I did find the Note 2's S Pen to be very nice because it allows you to pin point select things without having to zoom in to improve the touch points of webpage navigation.
Combining a large screen with HTCs Boomsound front facing speakers is a no brainer. I'm sold. I want it. The only thing I hate about the One is the damage prone aluminum of the body. I like plastic. Give me high quality plastic...
38. jaychildz (Posts: 129; Member since: 31 May 2013)
But you're gonna use a case anyway i honestly have never cracked or damaged a phone of mine. i love my little HTCs, only brand Im a fan of. the build and UI sell me on it, anything else....well that's why we root
4. Jason2k13 (Posts: 1214; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
im guessing no stylus? so just a bigger version of htc one mehh
5. jeanrivera (Posts: 6; Member since: 10 Jul 2012)
on the 2nd screenshot it looks like unfortunately it does have 1.7 cpu and not the rumored 2.3 SnapDragon 800
33. Commentator (Posts: 3685; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
I'm hoping for HTC's sake the 1.7 cpu will be the Chinese variant and the one coming to the U.S. (pun not even noticed until several seconds later) will be an S800. Otherwise there's no way this is my next device. I could see them doing this for cost-reasons.
7. tiara6918 (Posts: 2036; Member since: 26 Apr 2012)
For those of you complaining it's just a bigger version of the htc one then what does that make the s4 and z1 different from their bigger siblings? I hate your arguments about the s pen functionality, in all the times you've spending outside of your house, how many galaxy note users have you seen using their stylus? My mom had a note2 and she barely took the spen off her phone except only when the time she is bored fondling over it. I also have not usually have seen you reason out how the spen helps you with your everyday life. I am not saying the spen is completely useless, but it's not something that an average consumer will be after when purchasing a phone.
8. hung2900 (Posts: 956; Member since: 02 Mar 2012)
Your mom doesnt use #### others dont
Do not force others to think like you, ok?
10. tiara6918 (Posts: 2036; Member since: 26 Apr 2012)
You probably didn't understand my argument. It's not my mom I'm talking about here but the number of people who are actually using their spen on their galaxy note. I also have friends who have a galaxy note and I have never seen them use their stylus even when I asked them if they were using it, they said no. Go look around you and the people you know, look and ask them whether they're using their spen. UNDERSTAND AND LEARN THE FACTS FIRST BEFORE YOU GO AHEAD AND COMMENT
11. sunnyfpy (Posts: 89; Member since: 12 May 2013)
You probably bought the wrong phone .
12. tiara6918 (Posts: 2036; Member since: 26 Apr 2012)
I had and owned both htc and samsung phones so please let's not start a fanwar based from your argument
13. Remmy (Posts: 128; Member since: 31 Jul 2012)
I have a friend who has a Note 2 and I rarely see her use the stylus, but that doesn't mean it applies to all Note users as well. Have you met all Note owners?
15. tiara6918 (Posts: 2036; Member since: 26 Apr 2012)
+1 Remmy. I'm not saying 100% of the note users do not use the s-pen and don't use their functionality. What I'm just trying to point out is that the s-pen is not what people are buying the note series for. I for one, had used a note 2(and even the old omnia2)and want a note 3 but what makes me want to get it is the huge and portable display and I guess note users have had that as their reason for purchasing it not because they want to take out the spen and use it. Ok,that was just my own opinion
22. HouTexan (Posts: 439; Member since: 08 Jan 2012)
As stated above, your "opinion" is not fact, because I use mine daily. Thank you.
34. timepilot84 (Posts: 113; Member since: 16 Aug 2012)
And I use mine never. The only thing the S-Pen has done for me is make it so no one makes waterproof cases for my Note 3. Fart.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a much better way of doing things, allowing you to use a pencil as a stylus when you need it.
25. LordDavon (Posts: 135; Member since: 19 Sep 2011)
I have a Note II and I rarely use the S-Pen, but what I do use it on matters. While you may not see me in the wild flaunting the pen, I am often taking photos of products, and scratching notes on them -- I even draw little pointing arrows, and circles! Amazingly, I doubt anyone has ever seen me do it, yet tens of thousands of e-cig users are reaping the benefits of it.
There are 4 other Note II users at my day job. I've never seen them use the S-Pen either, but half wouldn't purchase a phone without one; one of them even claims to be an artist, yet I'm not discounting it since I've never seen his work.
36. AwesomestMaximuss (Posts: 146; Member since: 09 Jul 2013)
R u a vapor?? Which forum??ecf,v2???
14. SleepingOz (unregistered)
I'm in China right now and here, many NOTE II owners use their S-Pen to write on their phones. In restaurants, buses, subways and even while walking. And I think it's the same in the other eastern asian countries.
16. Jason2k13 (Posts: 1214; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
i rarely use the S-Pen to, but its useful when i want too doodle around and draw pictures, or diagrams for university.
The S-Pen is actually the main reason why people bought the note series, most costumers are happy to see that a pen can be used. Sure they might not use it as much, but the fact that an S-Pen is included makes people want it more.
Also, people dont just use the pen for drawing, people also use it as alternative to using their fingers, because its more accurate, im mostly talking about the older generations.
So please, just because you or your family and friends doesnt use it, doesnt mean nobody else does... people would prefer a pen included than not.
29. noles22 (Posts: 11; Member since: 09 Nov 2011)
Amen soneone with common sense.
9. woodshop20 (Posts: 459; Member since: 14 Sep 2013)
No thanks if it runs S4 Pro and still has that 4mp camera.
17. Epicness1o1 (Posts: 272; Member since: 30 May 2013)
Oh htc don't blow this thing up,because everybody is then going to buy sgn 3 and then ur back on the bottom...
18. piyath (Posts: 301; Member since: 23 Mar 2012)
Shame on you htc... Try to do something new... And the NOTE series meant to bring lot of functionality to people other than big display. htc is trying to fire without an aim.
19. jamesish (Posts: 13; Member since: 15 Sep 2013)
The Max will not have a stylus so I'm not regretting my decision to go with Note 3. If it did I would of traded this device in within 1 hour of receiving it in the mail.
20. Danishs (Posts: 147; Member since: 23 May 2013)
These leaks are definitely by Htc and on purpose. The GN3 is coming out soon and they don't want ppl to forget about them
21. ajac09 (Posts: 1481; Member since: 30 Sep 2009)
If the HTC maxx didnt look like the one Id be all over it but that gangsta grill turns me off
23. twens (Posts: 978; Member since: 25 Feb 2012)
It's plain and simple. Samsung does the best phablets. Look at the size and screen to body ratio. Just perfect. The HTC looks too big for its screen size.
24. newbey123 (Posts: 573; Member since: 19 Mar 2012)
Glad I waited. Love the One Max over the note. Better ui, build quality and better to carry since its longer and not fat wide like note. As stated before, the US version will be sealed and all aluminum, like the one, which I prefer, dont like that crappy plastic around the Chinese version, and US gets 800 chip.
26. poping (unregistered)
i'll go for the note 3...
but i still hope the ho max sells cause i don't want to say goodbye to a good company like htc...
27. Immolate (Posts: 310; Member since: 17 Jun 2011)
The Max looks like it's a lot thicker than the Note 3 and it looks as wide or wider. This is a terrible comparison photo because it makes the Max look dim and washed out next to the bright and colorful Notes. I'm sure the Max will sell, but without a stylus, it had better have top-shelf specs, because otherwise even HTC fans will have a hard time swalling the bitter pill.
I'm pretty much settled on the Note3 at this point. When it was all said and done, it was hard to argue against the highest spec'd phone on the market plus the s-pen.
30. McLTE (Posts: 821; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
I agree.
really, the only thing that is appealing for me is the front speakers. I would like to support that design change and hope more manufacturers will put them on future phones.
Wow the one max looks THICK! That doesn't necessarily bother me since I know I'd be perfectly fine if my Note 2 was a bit more thick. Handling one will be the ultimate test.
the 5.9" screen sounds great until you realize it has no hardware buttons. I've been there and done that with the Nexus. I'm not interested in losing 1/4" of screen to on screen buttons.. even if they disappear when I play games/videos. I hated it on the Nexus.
Overall though, it looks pretty good!
At this point I'm more excited for the Note 3, but this is the first phablet that can compare at all.. I hope HTC does well with it!
28. noles22 (Posts: 11; Member since: 09 Nov 2011)
Funny comment earlier, The Htc one Max looks like a big version of the one, What do you think the Note 2 and 3 look like, a big version of the galaxy. FYI the One is better crafted and better device with less gimicks.
31. Knightmare64 (Posts: 29; Member since: 11 Sep 2013)
The bezel for the HTC one 4.7 inch screen is okay but for a 5.9 inch screen it looks TERRIBLE!!!. so much wasted space.
32. Taters (banned) (Posts: 6474; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
To be honest they are both pretty bad. Phone arena HTC and Sony lovers may not realize this or they may realize and choose to downplay it but there is a lot of research that goes into Samsung products.
They know what the size limit is, they know how heavy the device should be, they know how thin it should be to remain sleek and appeal to the customers.
The Note 3 nails it, same size as the Note 2 which is about the max plus a bigger screen.
The HTC One Maxx is just pure fail in terms of size and same with the Xperia Z Ultra. Samsung knows this based on the reaction to the Galaxy Mega so they probably stuck to 5.7 and made the bezels as slim as possible.


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A look ahead to the 2013-14 District 10 wrestling season:
McDowell and General McLane weren't just the two top Class AAA teams in District 10 last season, they were the two best in the Northwest Region, too.
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McDowell's losses included the outstanding threesome of PIAA qualifiers Paul Deitz, Nick Gibson and Cody Nolan, along with coach Shane McChesney, who resigned and has been replaced by top assistant Tom Lenox.
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Tyree Spearman (182) is back after finishing fifth at 160 at last year's PIAA tournament and winning district and region titles. Also returning are state qualifier Charles Lenox (113) and starters Scot Augustine (285), Coleman Cousins (170), Benji Yates (126), Ryan Dailey (152), Joe Campanella and Noah Burkhart (138).
McDowell defended its D-10 AAA team title and won three dual meets in Hershey, and the Trojans already have a big win under their belts, having beaten Reynolds 30-25 Tuesday to hand the Raiders their first home loss in 20 years.
The Trojans are in a co-op agreement this season with Fairview, which dropped its wrestling program.
Elsewhere in Class AAA, Cathedral Prep's Jake Gromacki is the district's top individual returnee after last year's fourth-place finish at the PIAA tournament. Gromacki, a Pitt recruit, can become a four-time state medalist after finishing sixth as a sophomore and eighth as a freshman. He won district and region titles last season.
The Ramblers also return regional qualifiers Alex Root, Teagan O'Sullivan, Ta'Nauz Gregory and Phil Selker.
Other top returnees include 2012-13 D-10 champ D.J. Fehlman (138) of Warren, D-10 runners-up Ehrin Lee (160/170) of Titusville and Jared Carlson (152/160) of Strong Vincent, and returning regional qualifiers Chris Starocci (170/182) of Strong Vincent; Aaron Ehrgott, Kyle Luben, Ben Bish, Louis Crawford and Luke Carr of Meadville; Kaleb Chase (106/113) and Dalton Burns (138) of Titusville; and Alex Hargenrader (152) and Trent Zdarko (182) of Oil City; and Alex Streich (220) of Warren.
D-10 had five PIAA Class AAA medalists last season after getting six in 2011-12 and four in each of the three previous seasons.
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Two high-profile transfers hurt Saegertown's chances to contend for a PIAA team title, but the Panthers will still field one of the top lineups in District 10.
Fort LeBoeuf's biggest losses came by graduation.
The Panthers, who've become a D-10 power the past few years, and the Bison, a traditional contender, join returning PIAA team runner-up Reynolds at the head of a Class AA field that could look similar to last year, at least at the top.
Saegertown returns three PIAA medalists, including fourth-place finisher Dylan Reynolds, from the team that finished third in the team race at the individual tournament in March.
It will be tougher to duplicate that without Devin Brown, a returning state champ who transferred to Franklin Regional and has since been ruled ineligible by the WPIAL. He is appealing to the PIAA.
The Panthers also lost the program's top junior wrestler, Spencer Lee, a freshman who is attending Franklin Regional. He is ranked No. 1 nationally at 113 pounds by Amateur Wrestling News.
Still, Reynolds (182/195) is back along with PIAA seventh-place finishers Tyler Vath (132) and Nick Monico (138), as well as returning state qualifier Matt Humes (145), giving Saegertown what could be a stronger tournament lineup than dual-meet team.
The Panthers opened the season Tuesday by dropping a 38-27 dual meet to Fort LeBoeuf in what easily could have been a preview of a D-10 or PIAA team tournament meeting later this season.
Fort LeBoeuf, third at last year's PIAA team championships after losing a tight 28-24 dual in the D-10 finals to Reynolds, was hit hard by graduation. Three-time state place-winner Evan Daley is gone, along with PIAA fourth-place finisher Taylor Fox and state qualifier Taylor Harrington.
But the Bison have good talent coming back, led by former PIAA medalist George McGuire (145) and returning regional qualifiers Isaac Bengel (113), Jarrett Carter (120), Adam Borgia (132), Brad Malinowski (152), Garrett Reinwald (220) and Nate Conti (285).
McGuire already picked up a big early win, beating Humes 3-0 Tuesday.
Right with the Panthers and Bison will be Reynolds, which was the PIAA team runner-up and 10th at last year's individual tournament. The Raiders graduated PIAA champ Austin Matthews but return seventh-place finisher Levi Stoyer (145), state qualifiers Seth Hogue (113) and Mike Bartolo (126) and regional qualifiers Mason McCollum (152), Mike Millero (170) and Gene Ringer (285).
The Raiders lost to Class AAA power McDowell on opening night 30-25.
Greenville is a team to watch, without any high postseason placers from last season but with a solid lineup and good depth led by returning region qualifiers Jase Paxson (113), Zach Miller (170) and Justin Reynolds (182).
Elsewhere in Class AA, Lakeview heavyweight Sam Breese will look to defend his PIAA title, while six other wrestlers are returning state qualifiers: Northwestern's Matt Wheeler (120), Conneaut's Kyle Lukowich (132), Seneca's Adam Fish (138), Cochranton's Robert Boozer (152), Corry's Ryan Morris (220) and Youngsville's Jaykup Durlin (285).
Last season Breese became only the second Lakeview wrestler to win a state title, joining Rodney Wright, now the coach at Boiling Springs in District 3. He can join Wright as a multiple winner. Wright won three straight titles in the 1980s.
With Fort LeBoeuf and Saegertown already squaring off Tuesday, two other highlight regular-season duals have the Bison hosting Reynolds on Jan. 10 and WPIAL power Canon-McMillan on Jan. 13.
-- John Dudley
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MOBILE, Alabama -- If you had to eat out for one meal this week, what would you eat?
Would you go for a dozen oysters at Wintzell's storied oyster house or would you spring for a steak at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse? Or would you get a bacon cheeseburger from Heroe's Sports Bar (with smoked cheddar cheese) or go with any of the seafood offerings from Felix's Fish Camp on the Causeway?
It's a tough call. Coastal Alabama is blessed with a huge number of tasty restaurants, drive-ins, cafes and other fine-dining establishments. Figuring out where to go takes on even more importance since for most of us, dining out is a luxury and something not to be taken lightly. To be sure, it's a bona fide dilemma.
That's where I come in. Starting today I'm kicking off a weekly series published every Thursday designed to help you figure out what to eat. Instead of a traditional restaurant review, it's more of my recommendation for what you should eat on your night (or lunch) on the town.
We are calling this epic venture The Best Thing I Ate This Week and it will be just that – the best thing that I have had to eat in the past few days, though in this case it was more than a week ago. (I had to make sure I got this first one just right.) I know, not a bad job, right?
For the first version of this feature I have selected a new restaurant in downtown Mobile that is fast becoming a dining destination. Noble South is located at 203 Dauphin St. in a building that most recently was home to a Thai restaurant.
It's a small menu, one that changes daily and seasonally. It is a true farm-to-table menu in that all ingredients are sourced locally when possible. That, I found out, was the point. "We buy, I'd say, 90 percent of our goods from farms locally; the farthest away we go is a small farm near New Orleans," said Chef Chris Rainosek.
Since I am a sucker for anything to do with pork, my weary eyes went right to the braised pork on the lunch menu. For my side I ordered rice and gravy – a natural go-with, I figured.
I was right. The pork was slow-cooked to tender perfection. The flavor was divine with a hint of white wine. The secret, I discovered later, was in the pork and how it is cooked. "Our secret? We buy really, really good pork and we braise it for about four hours," Rainosek said.
It begins with a dusting of seasoning and a quick, intense sear before it is cooked in a braising liquid highlighted by white wine and a host of aromatic seasonings. "We sell it for lunch only and it's proven to be very popular," chef said.
The rice was my favorite kind (white steamed) and the gravy that topped it was light flour-based gravy that was loaded with flavor. It's like the gravy that your mama used to make for Sunday dinner.
I ate it all and left not a grain of rice or a morsel of meat on the plate. It was, in short, the best thing I ate all week.
Restaurant: Noble South (Noble is the middle name of owner/chef Chris Rainosek's young son. South, well that's pretty obvious.)
Chef: Chris Rainosek
Menu: Upscale, new South cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, local and seasonal offerings. They have two menus – one for lunch and one for dinner – but everything on the menu is exciting and fresh.
Ambiance: Open and airy. Tall tables give it a bistro feel. The full-service bar was also calling my name for another time, another lunch when the boss isn't looking. The ceiling is open all the way to the roof, two full stories thus adding to the open feeling.
Seating capacity: About 52.
Cost: Not bad. Walkout price for my lunch with tea was $13.75.
Chef's words: "Our focus is to serve food that is sourced locally and regionally and our menu is based on seeing what we can do with what's around in the market now."
David Holloway's last word: They had me at pork and braised; two things that I am very fond of. The pork was tenderer than a mother's love and the rice and gravy were shot through with fresh, old-style flavor. I plan to go back and see if I can't find something else that will be the best thing I ate that week.
What's the best thing you ate this week? I'm eager to find out what you are eating these days, and I'm also open to suggestions about where you think I can go to get something memorable to eat.


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WHOA WAIT WHAT? Fan favorite tight end John Carlson is going to be released by the Minnesota Vikings? INCONCEIVABLE!
Or, wait, no, I mean the exact opposite of all of this. It's totally conceivable, probably expected, surprising that it didn't happen sooner, and what the hell, why did this even happen in the first place, RICK SPIELMAN?
In case you have forgotten, John Carlson was signed by the Vikings before the 2012 season, and he was going to pair with Kyle Rudolph and they were going to be a total bad ass tight end tandem ala murderers row in New England with Alex Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski. I think it's safe to say things didn't quite turn out like that.
First, we never had a quarterback that could stretch the field with a good tight end in Kyle Rudolph, let alone a not-very good tight end in John Carlson. Second, uh … John Carlson wasn't really that good? Or, at least, he wasn't good enough to justify the contract that the Vikings decided to give him in 2012.
Carlson played four years in Seattle and put up … meh … numbers. In both of his first two years he had over 50 receptions each, and over 550 yards, recording five and seven touchdowns respectively. Not bad for a two year player! What a stud! Then he kind of fell off the map, suffering a concussion in Seattle and fighting through injuries with the Vikings. Surprised he had injuries with the Vikings? You shouldn't be! Because he spent all of 2011 injured in his final year in Seattle.
Does that sounds like a guy who deserves a five year, $25 million dollar contract? Because that's what he got from Rick Spielman. Now, on one hand, it's enticing to look at Carlson's first two years and think of how good he'd be if he would ever get back to that level. But coming off an injury year? Giving a guy a five year contract? What the hell is wrong with you? Are we surprised that two years and one contract restructuring deal later he's going to be cut? We probably shouldn't be.
Instead, we'll just all shrug and say we saw it coming, while reviewing the tight ends on the roster that Doctor Norv now has to work with. That of course includes Rudolph, Rhett Ellison (who's more of an H-Back), and Chase Ford, who I totally thought was a left tackle for a super long time. Soooo …
We're drafting a tight end?


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Via Sports Radio Interviews, Sam Presti talking about interesting things: "Part of my job is to constantly be looking at how we can improve the team and we do that every day. At the same time, it takes a lot of work to put a deal together in the league. We'll make our calls and we're going to take a lot of calls, too. We're fortunate to have a group of players that people do value, so we get a lot of calls on our team."
Zach Lowe of SI with a great observation about one of OKC's sets: "Durant runs around baseline screens, Ray Allen-and Rip-Hamilton-style, quite a bit in the Thunder's offense as Russell Westbrook handles the ball up top, waiting to hit Durant with a pass as he curls off the final screen. But once in a while, Durant will veer off his usual pattern and set a surprise screen for Westbrook, creating an unexpected pick-and-roll for the defense to deal with. Other teams run this sort of misdirection, but few screeners in this set draw the sort attention Durant does."
This was the post of the day yesterday around everywhere. Rohan Cruyff of SB Nation looking at pace, how it's inflated and how the speed index is a better measure.
Cole Aldrich for Dime: "I'm really working on just seeing the floor better. You know, the path of seeing plays happen before they actually do. That's kind of a big adjustment between college and the pro game. It's all about floor spacing, and I need to continue to do that."
Matt Moore of CBS Sports: "What was relevant was a long stretch in the second and third quarter when Scott Brooks gave Eric Maynor the reins and watched as Chris Paul sliced him into roast beef. Maynor was simply not in a position to defend the MVP candidate, and it showed."
Joe Gerrity writing for ESPN: "The thrilling victory was the ninth in a row for the Hornets, who are the NBA's hottest team for the second time this season. It catapulted them from fifth to third in the Western Conference standings, ahead of both Oklahoma City and divisional rival Dallas. It also may prove to be the game that officially cements them in the minds of national basketball fans. The Hornets have been successful this season despite playing the third-hardest schedule in the league."
From ESPN Stats and Info: "Even superstar Kevin Durant fell victim to the Hornets stingy defense as he was held to zero points in the fourth quarter. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Durant's 0-for-5 effort tied his largest "0-for" in any period of any game this season. He was also 0-for-5 from the floor in the Thunder's win against the Utah Jazz on November 15."
Zach Lowe of SI on flopping: "Frankly, I don't really care if Chris Paul or any other player flops. It doesn't alter my perception of the player. It doesn't mean they are not tough; no rational NBA observer is going to argue that Paul or Ginobili or Varejao isn't tough, because to do so would ignore all the "tough" things they do every game. Flopping is, at this point, a basketball play. It's a strategic choice a player makes in particular situations where, for whatever reason — the identity of the guy he's guarding, their location on the court, the view the referees have — the player thinks the flop will work."
Micah Hart of NBA.com grades KD's game-winner: "Remember a few paragraphs ago when I said I thought Durant could hit shots like this in his sleep? Well, that's pretty much his reaction to it as well. If I hit a shot like that, I'd at least do the "beat my chest three times" routine or pop my jersey, but Durant just walks confidently down the court, then grins sheepishly when his teammates get to him. No one seems all that surprised, or even particularly excited. I guess it's like Joe Paterno said: "Act like you've been there before."
Darnell Mayberry on last night: "It's a shame the Thunder had to lose this game. Because the first-quarter defense was some of the best I can remember all season. Everybody (well, almost everybody) was locked in defensively. OKC played with purpose from the start and dominated the Hornets – forcing their possessions to go deep into the shot clock, hounding them into contested jump shots, making them turn the ball over and limiting their scoring chances to one and out."


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Juvenile criminals need to be taught a lesson
September 3, 2013
Vicious teenagers have been in the news from both Duncan, Okla., and Spokane, Wash. In Oklahoma, three boys, ages 15, 16 and 17, allegedly shot an Australian college student to death "for fun....
This editorial entitle Punishment is so much better than the other one. SLAM!
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Punish the poor little darlings? Oh but that might make them sad. We would not wish to hurt their feelings, would we?
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Isotretinoin is frequently prescribed for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Among the numerous documented adverse effects, most common are xerostomia and cheilitis. Lip abscesses as a consequence of cheilitis present dramatically and may pose a diagnostic challenge.
We present a case of a 15-year-old boy with a severe lip abscess requiring incision and drainage and hospital admission for intravenous antibiotic treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. We discuss the pathophysiologic characteristics of isotretinoin therapy and the likely causative role that the medication played in the development of the lip abscess.
Conclusions and Relevance
Although rare, lip abscesses related to isotretinoin therapy present with substantial morbidity and should be promptly recognized. Misdiagnosis of mucositis and angioedema may delay appropriate therapy.
Isotretinoin is commonly prescribed to adolescents for the treatment of acne vulgaris.1 Numerous adverse effects are well documented and include xerostomia and cheilitis.2 However, perioral abscesses as a complication of isotretinoin-associated cheilitis are not commonly reported but represent substantial morbidity to patients. The rarity of such occurrences can lead to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.3
The overall incidence of perioral abscesses, including lip abscesses, is not reported in the pediatric literature to our knowledge, but the condition can be regarded as an unusual entity. We present the dramatic case of a severe lip abscess in a 15-year-old boy likely related to concurrent use of isotretinoin. Although uncommon, this entity should be recognized as a potential complication of isotretinoin therapy and differentiated from angioedema or severe mucositis in order for appropriate therapy to be started promptly.
A 15-year-old boy presented urgently to the pediatric otolaryngology clinic with a 2-day history of lower lip swelling. He and his mother described rapid onset of edema, erythema, and pain of the lower lip. Because his symptoms were initially thought to be caused by allergic angioedema, corticosteroid therapy was initiated by a pediatrician. This did not lead to resolution of the edema. The patient was then prescribed cephalexin antibiotic therapy for presumed infection. Despite 3 doses of the medication, the lip swelling had progressed substantially. He otherwise felt well and did not have fevers or chills. His medical history was notable only for acne vulgaris, for which he was taking systemic isotretinoin. Both parents were health care providers.
On examination, the patient was afebrile and normotensive. The lip was extremely edematous and erythematous (Figure). Both sides of the lower lip were exquisitely tender to palpation and indurated. Facial strength and sensation were intact. The remainder of his physical examination was unremarkable.
Given the suspicion of abscess formation, needle aspiration of the lip was performed with return of frank purulence. The lip was then incised and drained under local anesthesia with release of a copious amount of purulence. The abscess pocket extended the full length of the lip. Samples were obtained for culture. The patient was admitted for empirical intravenous ampicillin-sulbactam and vancomycin therapy.
He remained afebrile throughout the hospitalization, with substantial improvement in lower lip edema, erythema, and pain. The cultures grew methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that was also resistant to clindamycin. The patient was discharged with a prescription for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole oral therapy.
Since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982, isotretinoin has been frequently prescribed for a variety of cutaneous conditions, most commonly cystic nodular acne vulgaris. It is estimated that more than 20 million people worldwide have taken isotretinoin.4
The exact mechanism of isotretinoin in its function in the treatment of acne is not well understood. Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid), a vitamin A derivative, regulates transcription in order to decrease proliferation, differentiation, and activity of basal sebocytes. In addition, isotretinoin induces apoptosis of sebocytes, thereby reducing the overall sebum excretion rate. By altering the microfollicular environment, isotretinoin also decreases the total number of Propionibacterium acnes, which are follicle-dwelling bacteria often implicated in acne vulgaris.5
Despite its elusive mechanism of action, much has been published regarding the adverse effects of isotretinoin. Most notable and controversial are the teratogenic effects of the medication that are so severe that dual methods of contraception are required for young women taking the drug. However, a plethora of other adverse effects are also well described, including xerostomia, cheilitis, depression and suicidal ideation, acral desquamation, alopecia, ocular abnormalities, and hypertriglyceridemia.2 The mucocutaneous effects of isotretinoin are so common that the absence of these symptoms implies medication nonadherence.4 More than 90% of patients taking isotretinoin report dry mucous membranes and cheilitis. This is usually treated with topical emollients and steroids.2
The fissuring and cracking of the lips associated with cheilitis lead to the breakdown of an important mucocutaneous barrier, which can predispose patients to bacterial or viral infection. Dramatic presentations of complete mucosal denuding of the lip have been described.6 In addition to causing breakdown of the mucosal membrane barriers, isotretinoin also leads to increased colonization with S aureus, which increases the incidence of folliculitis and furunculosis.7
This "perfect storm" of isotretinoin leading to cheilitis, decreased mucocutaneous barriers, and staphylococcal colonization likely caused the severe lip abscess in our patient that was initially misdiagnosed as allergic angioedema. In addition, both of the patient's parents were health care providers and presumably exposed the patient to carriage of MRSA.8 Prompt recognition of a lip abscess led to successful and rapid treatment and resolution of the problem.
Our case is strikingly similar to one previously reported by Beer et al.3 In the previous report, the authors present a case of a MRSA lip abscess thought to be related to concurrent isotretinoin use. To our knowledge, no other cases have been reported in the literature. By presenting our case, we hope to raise awareness of the development of severe lip abscesses related to isotretinoin use and prevent delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of this serious complication of a commonly used acne treatment. Pediatricians of patients receiving isotretinoin should suspect infectious etiology in the presence of rapid and dramatic lip swelling.
Corresponding Author: Kevin C. Huoh, MD, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University, 801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Immunizations Are Not Just For Children
Adult immunizations are one of the most effective ways to stay healthy. August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month to increase awareness about immunizations across the lifespan.
Many adults don't realize that immunizations are not just for children, adults also need immunizations to keep them healthy and protected from disease. Over time, immunity from childhood vaccines can fade and allow renewed risk for new and different diseases.
According to the American Lung Association, influenza, or flu, is a serious respiratory illness that is easily spread from person to person and can lead to severe complications, even death. Each year in the U.S., influenza and its related complications result in an estimated 226,000 hospitalizations and anywhere from 3,000 to 49,000 deaths. The American Lung Association's "Missed Opportunities: Influenza & Pneumonia Vaccination in Older Americans" report shows that the flu shot can be up to 70 percent effective in preventing hospitalizations for both influenza and pneumonia in those over 65.
Fortunately, all Medicare consumers are eligible for flu vaccines once a flu season in the fall or winter. A flu vaccine is necessary every year because flu viruses are always changing. It is recommended for adults over age 50, residents of long term care facilities, health care workers, those with chronic medical conditions, as well as certain others.
In 2009, 1.1 million people in the U.S. were hospitalized with pneumonia and, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), more than 50,000 people died from the disease. These numbers could be dramatically reduced by vaccinations. The pneumococcal vaccine is covered for all Medicare consumers, and can be administered at any time of the year. The vaccine is recommended for all those age 65 or older as well as those with chronic heart, lung, liver or kidney diseases, residents of long term care facilities and certain ethnic populations.
"People need to stay current on their immunizations as an adult, just as they did when they were young," says Dr. Donald Wilson, Medical Director for Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Pennsylvania. "A flu and pneumonia vaccine in the fall could potentially save your life, so call your doctor today and ask about them."
Vaccine recommendations for adults are based on a variety of factors including age, lifestyle, high-risk conditions, type and location of travel, overall health status, medical history and previous immunizations.
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I currently have a series of different start and end locations. I always want the start position to be at the bottom and the end position to be at the top of the screen. Essentially I want to rotate where north is pointing. This is similar
to turn by turn in a GPS where you are always at the bottom of the screen, facing the same direction of where you are going so that a right hand turn will be a right hand turn in the map regardless of where north is.
Where can I change these values within the bing map control? Also, does anyone have any recommendation how to determine what values to supply based upon two random points?
Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately, you can't change the orientation of road or aerial maps from the Bing Maps control - tiles will always be rendered with North facing up.
You can change orientation using the 3D control, or you can implement your own rotation algorithm in Silverlight. For an example, check out Jim Lynn's demo to the UK Bing Maps usergroup - http://bingmapsuk.ning.com/video/uk-bing-maps-user-group - from about
13:25 onwards, where he demonstrates not only how he rotated underlying tile images from the Ordnance Survey, but how he kept the labels facing upwards. (In fact, watch the whole video - it's great!)
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