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Yours is the day, yours also the night; you have established the heavenly lights and the sun. You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth; you have made summer and winter.
(Psalms 74:16-17 ESV)
Henry Morris, Ph.D., wrote "One of the traditional "discrepancies" attributed by the skeptics to the Genesis account of creation is the fact that there was "light" (Hebrew or) on the first day of creation week, whereas God did not create the "lights" (Hebrew ma-or) to rule the day and the night until the fourth day.
However, it is interesting that modern evolutionary cosmologists find no problem in having light before the sun. According to their speculative reconstruction of cosmic history, light energy was produced in the imaginary "Big Bang" 15 billion years ago, whereas the sun "evolved" only five billion years ago. Thus, even in their attempts to destroy the divine revelation of Genesis, they inadvertently find it necessary to return to its concepts. Light energy somehow had to be "prepared" before the sun and other stars could ever be set up to serve as future generators of light energy. The fact that light is an entity independent of the sun and other heavenly bodies is one of the remarkable scientific insights of the Bible. As the basic form of energy (even intrinsic in the very nature of matter, as expressed in the famous Einstein equation), it is significant that the first recorded word spoken by the Creator was: "Let there be light.".
- And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
(Genesis 1:3 ESV)
In this chapter, the psalmist is entreating the Lord of light, the Creator of all things, to deliver His people from those who are seeking to destroy all genuine faith in the true God of heaven.
- "The tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually."
(Psalms 74:12)
- Do not forget the clamor of your foes, the uproar of those who rise against you, which goes up continually!
(Psalms 74:23 ESV)
Nevertheless, "God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth."
- Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.
(Psalms 74:12 ESV)
- Institute of Creation Research: The Light and the Sun
- Institute for Creation Research: Sunlight Before the Sun
Probably the most ridiculed passage of Scriptures by atheists, agnostics, evolutionists and secular scientists (among others) is the history of Creation of the Earth and the universe.
- In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. And God said, "Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters." And God made the expanse and separated the waters that were under the expanse from the waters that were above the expanse. And it was so. And God called the expanse Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day. And God said, "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear." And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. And God said, "Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth." And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the third day. And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth." And it was so. And God made the two great lights–the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night–and the stars. And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.
(Genesis 1:1-19 ESV)
The ridicule begins when one reads the text that states "Let there be Light" in Genesis 1:3, however the Sun and the Moon were created and may possibly even been relocated to their present position in our Solar System.
James Clerk Maxwell (13 June 1831 – 5 November 1879) was a Scottish mathematical physicist. His most prominent achievement was formulating classical electromagnetic theory. This unites all previously unrelated observations, experiments, and equations of electricity, magnetism, and optics into a consistent theory. Maxwell's equations demonstrate that electricity, magnetism and light are all manifestations of the same phenomenon, namely the electromagnetic field. Subsequently, all other classic laws or equations of these disciplines became simplified cases of Maxwell's equations. Maxwell's achievements concerning electromagnetism have been called the "second great unification in physics", after the first one realized by Isaac Newton.
Maxwell demonstrated that electric and magnetic fields travel through space in the form of waves and at the constant speed of light. In 1865, Maxwell published A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field. It was with this that he first proposed that light was in fact undulations in the same medium that is the cause of electric and magnetic phenomena. His work in producing a unified model of electromagnetism is one of the greatest advances in physics.
Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (22 February 1857 – 1 January 1894) was a German physicist who clarified and expanded James Clerk Maxwell's electromagnetic theory of light, which was first demonstrated by David Edward Hughes using non-rigorous trial and error procedures. Hertz is distinguished from Maxwell and Hughes because he was the first to conclusively prove the existence of electromagnetic waves by engineering instruments to transmit and receive radio pulses using experimental procedures that ruled out all other known wireless phenomena. The scientific unit of frequency — cycles per second — was named the "hertz" in his honor.
The most dramatic prediction of Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism, published in 1865, was the existence of electromagnetic waves moving at the speed of light, and the conclusion that light itself was just such a wave. This challenged experimentalists to generate and detect electromagnetic radiation using some form of electrical apparatus.
When considering "invisible" forms of light, it becomes quite clear that the phase 'Let there be light' in the text of Genesis 1:3 would indicate that light was created as the Holy Bible tells us in this passage of Scripture.
Gamma rays, beta waves, ultraviolet waves, protons, neurons, and elctrons can all create nuclear fission and/or nuclear fussion. Science doesn't need to change their "Big Bang Theory," science needs to change the their theories of how the "Big Bang" came about – through a Creator, not statistically impossibilities.
In addition, the Holy Bible tells us that God is light.Light does not automatically require the sun. The Book of Revelation says, "And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, and its gates will never be shut by day–and there will be no night there." (Revelation 21:25)
The Torah tells us that we are not to ask questions concerning what occurred before the creation of man, our finite minds could not comprehend the truth. King Solomon repeats this warning in the Book of Ecclesiastics, "He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil–this is God's gift to man. I perceived that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it. God has done it, so that people fear before him." (Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 ESV)


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Intercollegiate Athletics Film and Video Collection
The Intercollegiate Athletics Film and Video Collection is comprised of selected motion pictures, video productions and television programs received from the Media Relations office of Arizona State University Intercollegiate Athletics, the PAC 10 and the PAC 12. Media is added as permissions are secured, and resources for digitization become available.
- Block, Stan
- Arizona State University Intercollegiate Athletics
- First National Bank of Arizona
- 1 Dean, Smith
- 1 Jim, Creasman
- 1 English
- 1 Public
- Jefferson, John
- Arizona State University - History
- 1 Camp Tontozona (Ariz.)
- 1 Haynes, Mike
- 1 Kush, Frank
- 1 Men's Football
- 1 Sproul, Dennis
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- 1 Williams, Freddie
ASU Sun Devil Football highlight film for the undefeated 1975 season. Coach Frank Kush and Sun Devil players Freddie Williams, John Jefferson, Dennis Sproul, Danny Kush and Mike Haynes are depicted. The previous year's highlights were used to promote the 1976 football season. ASU finished #2 in the nation and defeated Nebraska in Fiesta Bowl V. Includes highlights from each game and footage of summer football program at Camp Tontozona. Narrated by Jim Creasman, script by Dean Smith. Color motion picture with sound.
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- Block, Stan, Jim, Creasman, Dean, Smith, et al.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A controversial book on the raid in Pakistan to kill Osama bin Laden has prompted a debate among special forces about their public image.
"No Easy Day," an account of the now-famous operation to kill the al-Qaida leader, has military officials debating a fundamental question: How much should be said publicly about what they do? A CNN report highlighted the argument.
Senior officials in the Navy SEAL outfit were outraged at the book's author, Matt Bissonnette, for seemingly taking a bow and breaking a long-held code of silence about their work.
"We do not advertise the nature of our work, nor do we seek recognition for our actions," said Rear Adm. Sean Pybus in a letter to the 2,500 SEALs in his command after the book came out.
Other military leaders focused on the breach in trust within the chain of command -- all the way up to President Barack Obama, about of whom Bissonnette's book says SEAL team members did not always speak fondly.
"That's just 'team talk' around the fire," an unidentified Army special operations leader told CNN, arguing those conversations should have been kept private.
Others in the CNN account took umbrage with what they see as the Obama administration leaking classified details of the bin Laden raid for political gain. In the introduction to his book, Bissonnette writes, "This book will finally give credit to those who earned it."


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4K resolution video will be the next big technological leap as far as film and television goes. But it doesn't take a massive, expensive camera like the RED Epic to shoot 4K resolution video. In fact, Point Grey's Flea3 webcam—equipped with a Sony Exmor R sensor—is up to the task but is hardly bigger than an inch in any direction.
The technical feat here is that the camera is able to push video to any compatible, USB 3.0-equipped device in real-time—something that requires a fair amount of bandwidth. Obviously, resolution isn't everything, and you probably won't be shooting cinematic masterpieces with this diminutive beast, but if you need a little extra size and clarity from your image, this might do the trick. Though at $945, the only interested parties might be businesses with video conferencing and surveillance needs. [Point Grey via Engadget]


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I'd be grateful for a good reference on this, it feels like a classic subject yet I couldn't find much about it.
Polynomials in one variable of the form $x^n+a_{n-1}x^{n-1}+\dots +a_1 x+a_0$ can be transformed into simpler expressions. For instance it is apparently well-known that the Tschirnhaus transformation allows to bring any quintic into so-called Bring-Jerrard form $x^5+ax+b$, while for degree 6 one needs at least three coefficents $x^6+ax^2+bx+c$.
Is there a name for such "generalized Bring-Jerrard form", and what is known about it? In particular there is a cryptic footnote of Arnold (page 3 of this lecture) where he says roughly that the degrees for which more coefficients are needed occur along "a rather strange infinite sequence": could someone please describe what those degrees are (I had a look at the OEIS but I believe that sequence is different from Hamilton numbers, and couldn't find a relevant one).


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ANNUAL MANUAL- Outings: Annual Events (and a few semi-annual seasonal events)
Mid to late Summer (June, July, August 2007)
Ash Lawn Opera Festival- Ash Lawn-Highland, a mile or two past Monticello- Since 1978, opera fans and others who just like a country picnic and music have enjoyed operas in English and special events for children at the home of James Monroe. This year's bill includes La Boheme and The Sound of Music. $5-$26. 979-0122.
August (July 31-August 5, 2007)
Albemarle County Fair- North Garden- A pretty drive down Route 29 brings you to the site of this typical county fair featuring crafts, animal and agricultural exhibits, family entertainment, beauty pageants, rain, pig- and husband-calling contests (don't get confused), games, and amusement rides. Plenty of great food always available. 293-6396
Early September (September 1, 2007)
Louisa County Air Show- A real barn-stormin' festival with parachutists, biplanes, and aerial stunts. Free admission, but pay for rides. Louisa County Airport. 540-967-0050
September (September 9, 13, 16, 20, and 23, 2007)
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival- UVA's Old Cabell Hall- Does Mozart get your motor runnin'? Does Haydn start you up (you never stop)? If so, get your dose of chamber music and then some at this month-long event. $6-$22 for individual concerts, $20-$80 for four shows, $25-$100 for all five. 295-5395
Early September (September 8, 2007)
First UVA football game- Scott Stadium- This year it's against the Blue Devils of Duke. The night before marks Paint the Town Orange night, a sort of city-wide pep rally sure to get the orange-and-blue blood flowing. Ticket info: 800-542-UVA1 or locally 924-UVA1
Late September (September 29, 2007)
Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival- Lee Park downtown- One of the biggest in the country with over 110 exhibitors, face-painting, jugglers, and food (veggie only, go figure). Free admission. 11am-4pm. 979-1200
Late September (September 30, 2007) and Late April (April 27, 2008)
Foxfield Steeplechase Races- Garth Road- Still in business after almost having its license yanked because some youthful attendees find public intoxication (and urination) to be part of the fun, this equestrian fandango is a spring and fall must-do for horsey locals. Tickets $25 in advance; parking $15 with no tickets available at the gate. Last year's fall race was called "Family Day," and included pony rides, a chili cook-off, Jack Russell Terrier races, a stroll around the course– and lower attendance than the spring bacchanalia. 293-9501 or 1-800-635-3982
Early October (October 6-7, 2007)
Fall Fiber Festival- The Montpelier Estate in Orange County- Not to be confused with a wingding celebrating Metamucil, this one's all about the fleece. Sheep-shearing and wool spinning, knitting, rug-weaving, a fiber fashion show, and a fleece sale that allows shepherds to make their own fleeces available at this regular down-home good-time. $5 adults; under-16 free (no one gets fleeced). Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Info: Michelle Mangham, 973-2222.
Early October (October 13-14, 2007 and May 17-18, 2008)
Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival- Claudius Crozet Park- Pottery, textiles, leather, glass, wood, metal, photography, and art provide a tantalizing array of beautiful handmade articles for sale. This two-day event makes a fine outing for the entire family. $4 adults, $1 kids 6-12. 823-2211.
Early October (October 13-14, 2007)
Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival- Rebec Vineyard, Rt. 29 south just north of Amherst- Leave all your olfactory concerns at the door, because this festival is part feast, part comedy routine, and all fun. Kids activities, contests, food, crafts fair, wine tastings, live music, and more. Don't miss the crowning of the Garlic King! 10am-5pm both days. $20 general admission, $25 if you're tasting the wine, $5 kids 2-11, discounts if you buy tickets in advance. 946-5168
Early November (November 1-4, 2007)
Virginia Film Festival- UVA and Downtown- Founded by the state with a little help from local benefactor Patricia Kluge back in 1988, this is the event that has brought to town such stars as Vanessa Redgrave, Ann-Margret, Nicolas Cage, and Sigourney Weaver. Last year alone, the festival landed events with Robert Duvall and Morgan Freeman! This year's theme: Kin Flicks, a look at family in the movies. 982-5277 or 1-800-UVA-FEST
Late October (October 26-28, 2007)
Martha's Market- John Paul Jones Arena- Sixty-four boutiques from around the country set up shop in John Paul Jones Arena for a one-of-a-kind marketplace experience. It's put on by the Women's Committee of Martha Jefferson Hospital, and all vendors donate 15 percent of their sales to benefit breast cancer treatment at the hospital. Admission $5, kids under 10 free. 296-7143
The Spirit Walk- Downtown- Since 1995, the local historical society has been mixing ghouls and history, and history always wins in this clever walking tour taking in ghostly haunts such as the Maplewood Cemetery and infamous murder sites downtown. Tours get started at the Historical Society's building just off the Downtown Mall. This year, they're getting an early jump on the spooking, running tours October 26-28. 296-1492
Trick or Treat on the UVA Lawn- What started as a big brother/big sister gig now brings several thousand parents and kids to the Academical Village each Halloween afternoon for the most car-free trick or treating on the planet. 3-5pm.
Early November (November 3, 2007)
The Montpelier Hunt Races- Montpelier Station (45 min. north- Orange County)- A bit farther away than Foxfield, but it may actually take less time thanks to its smaller scale. And unlike Foxfield's reputation as more of a boozefest than an athletic event, the Montpelier Hunt Race is one of the nation's oldest and most respected steeplechase events. Admission $15, parking $20, or spend $1,250 to $7,500 to make a private, all-accoutrements-included party of it. 540-672-0027
Mid-November (November 16-18, 2007)
Jeffersonian Thanksgiving Festival- Downtown Mall, Lee Park, and other venues- Over 70 different events over four days include musical performances, craft demonstrations, and historical reenactments. In past years, all events have been free– why change now? 249-4032
Late November (November 24, 2007)
Last home UVA football game- Scott Stadium- UVA's is a program on the rise, and in the home finale, the Cavs take on Virginia Tech for the Commonwealth Cup in a game unlike any other these two have played: It is the first match-up of these two arch rivals since the tragic death of 33 Tech students and faculty on April 16, 2007. Ticket info: 800-542-UVA1 or locally 924-UVA1
For a delicious and hassle-free Thanksgiving, make reservations for you and yours at Graves Mountain Lodge (540-923-4231) in Madison County for their all-you-can-eat buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner. Not only do they serve turkey with all the trimmings, but also Old Dominion delicacies like Virginia ham and fried oysters.
Late November and December (November 23-December 31, 2007)
Downtown for the Holidays- Downtown Mall- Holiday City Market. The festival offers a variety of holiday events along the Mall, helping families enjoy the spirit of the season. Don't forget to check out the tree lighting on the 23rd, Santa when he comes to town on the 24th, and book your tickets for the Holly Trolly! 977-1812
Late November and December (December 1-31, 2007)
Holiday Open House- McGuffey Art Center, Second St.- It's the rarity of rarities: all studios in the subsidized-rent palace of art are usually open. There's entertainment, and, in the Gallery, a holiday group show by all members. 295-7973
New Year's Eve (December 31, 2007)
First Night Virginia- All over Downtown- For years, visitors have enjoyed entertainment, food, alcohol-free events, and fireworks at midnight. The program strives to grow and improve its festivities every New Year, and as always, an admission button gets you into everything. And as if it weren't a big enough party, First Night celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Prices have yet to be finalized but should be in the area of $12/adults, $6/kids, kids under 4 free. 975-8269
ACC Basketball at UVA- John Paul Jones Arena- For decades, the Atlantic Coast Conference has been the premiere conference in the nation for men's and women's college basketball. In January, you can find out why when UVA begins its conference schedule in ernest at the still-new 16,000-seat John Paul Jones Arena. With the UVA men having won a regular season conference championship last year, these tickets will probably be hard to come by when they go on sale in September. Ticket info: 800-542-UVA1 or locally 924-UVA1
Mid January (January 20-21, 2007)
Chili Cook-Off at First Colony Winery- Beat those wintertime blues by sampling batch after batch of piping hot chili. Be sure to vote for your favorite! Price of admission includes winery tour, wine tasting, a signature wine glass, and what would a bowl of chili be without a side of cornbread? 11am-5pm both days. $12, $5 of which goes to the volunteer fire department. 1650 Harris Creek Road. 293-2054
Mid March (March 26-30, 2008)
Virginia Festival of the Book- All over town- Bringing together noted authors and eager author groupies, this popular event continues to grow with attendance topping 20,000 each of the last four years. The event has featured such luminaries as Garrison Keillor, Helen Thomas, the Fellowship of Southern Writers, Clyde Edgerton, Malcolm Gladwell, and Michael Chabon. Most events at the five-day fest are free. 924-6890
Mid Spring (March 30, 2008)
Charlottesville Ten-Miler- Streets of Downtown- The town's biggest running race, which draws participants from all over the state and beyond, usually tops out at 2,000 entrants and blocks off city roads, streets, and alleys. But you have to get up early on Saturday to check it out. Fee to run to be determined (probably $15-20). Fee to watch? Priceless. 296-6115
Mid-April (April 19-20, 2008)
Monticello Wine Trail Festival- Every winery seems to have its own festival, but here several of the big clusters on the vine band together for a comfy little gig. Formerly held in the fall, beginning in 2007 it became a spring event held at Morris Farm in Greene County. monticellowinetrail.org for more.
Last Sat in April (April 27, 2008)
Annual Dogwood Festival- McIntire Park, Downtown and other sites- Two weeks packed with events: the biggies are the Dogwood Festival Parade, the City's major annual struttin' happenin', and 12 days of carnival rides in McIntire Park. Along the way, there's the coronation of the Dogwood Queen, a tennis tournament, the 10-miler, Garden Week, and even fireworks lighting up city skies. Some events are free; most have a modest entry fee. 961-9824
Late April through late September
Fridays After 5- Every Friday from early May to early October, this massive free party fills the air with sounds from some of the region's (and nation's) best musical artists. Attendance is still free, but a cup of beer costs you $5. 817-0220
Mid April (April 19-27, 2008)
Historic Garden Week in Virginia- Various backyards and estates- This is a chance to visit the gardens– and in a few cases the interiors– of houses of some rich and famous locals. Recent years have included John Grisham's secret garden and Coran Capshaw's elegant Seven Oaks in Greenwood– as well as those perennial favorites, UVA Lawn Pavilions. This year's main event for this area is scheduled to be the Morven Estate Gardens near Ash Lawn. Tickets $10-$35. 804-644-7776
Mid April (April 19, 2008)
Charlottesville Marathon and Half-Marathon- All over town and then some- To paraphrase Merle Haggard, it seems Charlottesvillians were born the running kind. After years of the Ten-Miler growing in popularity, Charlottesville had its first marathon and half-marathon in 2002, and it's been a hit every year since. In fact, it's become so popular that this year the New York Times rated it one of the top five marathon destinations in the country. The starting gun goes off at 7:30am. Registration opens on October 1. 293-7115
Early May (May 3-4, 2008)
Montpelier Wine Festival- Orange County- No other Virginia wine festival can compare to this two-day extravaganza at Montpelier, home of James Madison 45 minutes north of town. Price of admission includes tastings, a commemorative glass, food, live music, and a lot more. $12/advance, $20/at the gate. 1-800-594-8499 or 540-672-5216
April through October
The City Market- Downtown in the public parking lot at Water and First streets- In most cities, this is called the Farmers' Market, but then again, in most cities, the local college has a "campus." Fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, flower bouquets and plants are offered for sale, while a spirit of civil disobedience simmers with goats' milk cheese purveyors– who since the state banned their sales, have offer their yummy products free (for a voluntary donation)! Sat 7am-noon. 970-3371
Mid-May (TBA)
The Discovery Dash- This used to be a cute little photo opportunity for the kiddies on the Downtown Mall. Now, in its 16th year, the race is a full-blown running competition held at Monticello High School. 977-1025
Late June (June 20-21, 2008)
James River Batteau Festival- For 18 years this eight-day river float has revived the days of moving hogsheads (big barrels) of tobacco along the James. The batteaux put in at various stops along the River from Stapleton (east of Lynchburg) to Maidens (west of Richmond). Free. 434-528-3950
Late June (June 28-29, 2008)
Nelson County Summer Festival- Oak Ridge Estate, 40 minutes south of town, featuring fine wines, kids' stuff, music, and more oak trees than you can shake a– well– stick at, this one's worth the drive just for a peek at the massive mansion built by a railroad magnate a century ago. 12 and under free; adults $10-12, with additional charges for wine and house tours. 263-8098 or 800-282-8223
Monticello Independence Day and Naturalization Ceremony- Monticello- Naturalization of approximately 75 new citizens. Guest speakers have included Secretary of State Colin Powell, architect I. M. Pei, and large-scale artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude; patriotic music by the Charlottesville Municipal Band helps set the tone. Admission to ceremony and grounds is free. 984-9828
Downtown celebrations- Fireworks fly at McIntire Park. Fees for some events, but the fireworks are free. Info: Dave Phillips, 817-2393
Crozet Carnival- Claudius Crozet Park- In 2005, this old-fashioned carnival lasted three days, including games, rides, live bands, a parade, and great fair food. Hosted by the town's volunteer fire department. 823-4758
Scottsville Parade- Scottsville- The little river city pulls out all the stops for the Fourth, starting with a big parade through town. Arts and crafts vendors, food, an antiques fair, a flea market, live music at The Rhythm on the River concert, and fireworks keep the festive mood going all day. 286-9267
Putting on your own fireworks display at home? Anything more serious than sparklers, spinners, and fountains is prohibited in both Charlottesville and Albemarle. Not okay: bottle rockets, roman candles, and M-80s.
Late July (TBA)
African-American Cultural Arts Festival- Booker T. Washington Park- Education and entertainment celebrating the heritage of people of African descent. Events include storytelling, crafts, live music, and dance performances. Free. 975-3929, 973-8792


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Anyone know the model or year on this early Indian motorcycle?
Side marked with "Indian, Hendee Mfg. Co., Springfield Mass."
The image is an AZO photo postcard that dates from about 1905- 1918.
It looks like the owner had a minor accident-- the side shows some scrapes and a large dent near the back.
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Suppose $\theta$ and $d$ are given.
How big can a set of $d$-dimensional vectors be such that no pair of them are at angle less than theta?
I particularly want an upper bound; that is, an $n=n(\theta,d)$ such that given $n$ $d$-dimensional vectors, there must be at least $2$ with angle less than theta between them.
Of course, the question can be rewritten in all sorts of ways, for example, coverings of the surface of the d-dimensional sphere by $(d-1)$-dimensional caps of given radius etc.
The bound doesn't need to be tight. Something out by a factor of $(constant)^d$ might be fine (although something more exact would be interesting too).


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Booking A Flight For The 'Golden Age Of Hijacking'
It's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR West. I'm Arun Rath.
UNIDENTIFIED GROUP: (Singing) Fly the friendly skies of United.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: (Singing) United.
RATH: Let us take you back now to a different era in air travel: the 1960s, when traveling the skies meant luxury. You could light up a cigarette on board, enjoy a five-star meal.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #1: ...like lobster Newberg, filet mignon with bordelaise sauce prepared as you like it.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: In coach, we'll show you our pub. Yes, the pub is back, and it's more fun than ever.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #2: This airplane is just like a limousine. Feel like a millionaire sitting back all relaxed and saying, drive on.
FRANK SINATRA: (Singing) Come fly with me let's float down to Peru.
RATH: And then there was the ease of it all, like the boarding process, which wasn't any harder than getting on a bus.
BRENDAN KOERNER: You'd be dropped off at the curb, walk through the whole terminal...
RATH: That's Brendan Koerner, author of the book "The Skies Belong to Us."
KOERNER: ...onto the tarmac, to the top of the boarding stairs and sometimes onto the plane without a ticket, without showing anyone your ID, without having your body or your luggage searched at all.
RATH: Imagine that - flying before all those TSA lines, all the hassle. It was a different time.
SINATRA: (Singing) I'll be holding you so near.
RATH: But there were consequences.
SINATRA: (Singing) You make...
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #3: This is the news and detail on the hour from the WOR newsroom. Two airline hijackings tonight in the United States still in progress. In Los Angeles, a Western Airlines plane...
RATH: Skyjackings. When Congress created the Federal Aviation Agency in 1958, Brendan Koerner says they didn't even bother to make hijacking a crime. The prospect was just too absurd. But again and again, people seeking money or fame or passage to Havana would carry a gun or a bomb or a bluff onboard a plane and take it hostage. Amid the Vietnam War, cities erupting in riots and political assassinations, Koerner says the U.S. was also facing a skyjacking epidemic.
KOERNER: By the end of the '60s, you were having 30, 40 hijackings a year.
RATH: The spectacular hijacking that I'd always heard about from that period was D.B. Cooper. He was the guy that parachuted out of a plane with a couple hundred thousand dollars in cash. And somebody wrote a song about him, and there was an episode of "In Search Of," the Leonard Nimoy documentary show, all about him. But he wasn't even close to being the most spectacular of these characters, as it turns out.
KOERNER: Yeah. There's a couple of great ones I talk about in the book. The first one that pops to mind is Raffaele Minichiello, who was an Italian-American Marine, who had a pay dispute with the Marines and decided to solve his problem by hijacking a plane from Los Angeles to his native Italy where he was greeted as a folk hero and actually ended up signing a contract to star in a spaghetti Western after serving just 18 months in prison there.
RATH: Very handsome man too.
KOERNER: Yes, a sex symbol as well. In fact, Italian teenagers would talk about how much they wanted to marry him and how more beautiful he was than most matinee idols in that country.
RATH: Give a sense of the time as well because it didn't seem people were all that scared. It was almost like a joke.
KOERNER: That's really fascinated me. In doing the research and seeing the kind of flippant attitude people had about hijackings, a lot of people saw them as an adventure. And I think part of that goes into the way these hijackers operated. They weren't out to cause mass death and destruction. They were in it to negotiate.
And that made sense for the airlines to comply with them. They said, well, let's have them come up to the cockpit as quickly and quietly as possible and get to know what they want. So it was really a more transactional experience than a kind of terrorist experience.
RATH: You know, it was wild that what you described as how the airlines are almost in complete conflict with law enforcement, with FBI about the approach to hijackings.
KOERNER: Yeah. The biggest thing for the airlines was the bottom line. They really fear that if there was any kind of death or mayhem that results from a hijacking, they'd lose a lot of business because people would be afraid to fly. So they thought the safest thing they could do is give in to the hijacker, you'll get the plane back. If the hijacker asks for a ransom, you should get the ransom back as well because most of these hijackers weren't very good criminals.
So they figured it was much, much better financial play to have this policy of total compliance than get gun-toting federal agents involved.
RATH: Your book follows a story - in detail - of one pair of hijackers in particular who seem to really sum up a lot of what seems to be the essence of these hijacking stories. Could you talk about - tell the story of Roger Holder and Cathy Kerkow.
KOERNER: So Roger Holder was a 22-year-old Vietnam vet. He served four tours in Vietnam. And during his third tour, he was arrested for smoking a joint on a street in Saigon and sentenced to the stockade. And he felt this was very unjust based on his record of service, came into conflict with a commanding officer, was sent back to the U.S. and went AWOL and was living in San Diego, and he meets Cathy Kerkow, this 20-year-old woman from a small town in Oregon - Coos Bay, Oregon, working a massage parlor in San Diego. And it turns out that actually their paths had crossed as children.
Roger Holder's family had briefly lived in Coos Bay. And so Roger Holder was a big fan of astrology, thought that this was kismet and that they were meant to do something amazing together. And that amazing thing was hijack a plane.
RATH: It's a wild tale. It's a - we can't really get into all the details of it, but they both make their way to France. He ends up coming back to America, to a very different America. But Cathy Kerkow just sort of vanished.
KOERNER: Yeah. That's the real mystery of the book is what happened to Cathy Kerkow. She certainly seems to have vanished around 1978. And what we do know is that she was able to obtain some very convincing false document that would've helped her perhaps even get citizenship with the aid of a French associate. So I'd like to think that she's there right now.
RATH: So when was it that law enforcement and the airlines were able to finally see eye to eye on how to tackle the problem?
KOERNER: There was a real milestone event in November of 1972, the hijacking of Southern Airways Flight 49. This was a commuter flight in Alabama. And three fugitives from justice hijacked it and demanded $10 million. And they said if they didn't get that amount of money, they would crash the plane into a nuclear reactor in Tennessee. And that was the real moment when the airlines realized that planes could be used as weapons of mass destruction, and that the liabilities involved in this policy of total compliance and lack security were no longer tenable.
RATH: That the equation could not just be about trading a plane or hostages for something. It could be about, well, what we saw at 9/11.
KOERNER: Yeah. Once you had it in the mix that you - you know, turn Tennessee into a nuclear wasteland, they didn't want to be involved in that anymore. And literally, six weeks after the hijacking, you had the debut of universal physical screening that we all know and love now.
RATH: What's amazing as well is that when you're writing about the earlier days in this book, the airlines float out the possibility of, like, what could we do? Can we screen everybody? That would take forever. Nobody would ever put up with that. That would just mean chaos. And then they did it, and what happened?
KOERNER: Yeah. Actually, passengers seem to enjoy not being hijacked. The first year that they had this universal screening, there were actually no hijackings that year after they instituted it. And passenger numbers actually went up about 15 percent. So people liked the idea. At that point, things had gotten so crazy they liked the idea of not having their plane commandeered by a person with a bomb.
RATH: That's Brendan Koerner. His book is "The Skies Belong to Us: Love and Terror in the Golden Age of Hijacking." Brendan, thank you.
KOERNER: Oh, thank you.
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I would like to suggest that there should be a suggestions forum so that players could help shape and improve this game rather than just E-mail'ing it. so that players could Tell their opinions about suggestions of other players and hopefully the staff will at least take time and consider the suggestions.
Tell me what you think guys
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I think chicken pot pies are awesome
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Forums are not optimal since people simply ignore the "search" tool to see if their suggestion is already there. Many games have tried the forum-approach and it has failed miserably - the great ideas are buried and the trivial obivious things are repeated over and over again misdirecting the focus.
To make suggestions work you need smaller groups and some form of categorization and topics and control of the aspects. So far best suggestion method I have seen is using wiki and locking the basic structure so those willing to participate must find relevant section and see what others have brewed up, and mostly they just sign under some thought over idea rather than write their "own" - unless its really original and fitting to theme. You also need kind of evil moderation to keep the excessive branching at bay and the obiviously undoable or secondary stuff away. Most people just need option to vote, nothing more.
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup developement wiki is great success in this factor, it is guiding that project really well under limited resources and pressure of fanboys & -girls.
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I think chicken pot pies are overrated.
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How dare you! they are delicious


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I haven't been using my old laptop Santino since Whitney arrived last year. I've assigned Santino to my daughter K but since we limit her gadget and TV use already, we don't turn on that laptop anymore. Even before we weaned K from the laptop, I already noticed that Santino the pc runs slow. Just starting it up takes time. Maybe because he's old and the system needs an upgrade? But whatever. Writing this post made me remember that I have files in there I need to backup soon.
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(Pocket-lint) - Okay, so there's no gadget-based wizardry involved and the closest they get to consumer electronics is that they share a name with a giant in the world of cables, but WowWee's Monster Marbles invoke the kind of reminiscence you don't get from a Nespresso coffee maker, even if it does come in beige...
Monster Marbles offer essentially the same gameplay and fun as the glass orbs we all remember from our childhoods - except you can't play Kerplunk with them. The marble part, you see, is housed within a collectable plastic fiend and the games you play are very similar to the old classics.
The Monster Marbles sets come with a piece of chalk and instructions, which help you set up one of four different games. Monster Bash is the most akin to games from the days of yore; you draw a circle with the chalk and have to shoot marbles out of the ring with your shooter Monster. Everything you shoot out, you keep.
Well, at least that's the way it used to be played. At £1.99 for each of the Monster Marbles, you won't want your child to come home without their beloved toys.
WowWee is also going to release packs of Monster Marbles at different price points. A Monster Marbles Carrying Case with two marbles will cost £9.99, one marble with the chalk will be the aforementioned £1.99, two will cost £2.99, and a three pack (plus chalk) weighs in at £4.99.
Packs contain random characters and there are also very rare golden Monster Marbles hidden away amongst them. And, if successful, WowWee plans future series to expand the collection.
Series 1 of the rolling horrors will be released in the UK in the summer.
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voestalpine Böhler Welding strengthens its market position and acquires Selco, the premium manufacturer of welding machines.
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JOIN! the evolution. Successful launch of the equipment lines TERRA & URANOS by Böhler Welding, the leading brand for joint welding of voestalpine Böhler Welding.
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Weather resistant seamless cored wires which stand out due to their highest welding performance and extreme toughness combined with a total resistance against moisture absorption.
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Repair, anti-wear and cladding specialist UTP Maintenance took advantage of the podium of Schweißen & Schneiden 2017 to present new time and cost-efficient weld overlay solutions for respectively the repair of worn continuous casting rollers and for the cladding of Alloy 625 onto non or low-alloyed steel. Both have in common that the required chemical composition is reached in a single layer and that considerable savings are obtained in terms of weld overlay time in comparison with conventional methods.
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Stainless Steel Surface Treatment Expertise. voestalpine Böhler Welding took advantage of the podium of Schweißen & Schneiden 2017 to highlight its industry leading products for the cleaning, pickling and passivation of stainless steel surfaces and welds. This range of finishing chemicals compliments a globally unique portfolio of stainless welding consumables and comes with the support of over fifty years of expertise in surface treatment to prolong the life span of stainless steel equipment and constructions.
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First Award for Outstanding Application Services was given in Four Categories in a Festive Ceremony. Filler metal specialist voestalpine Böhler Welding took advantage of the podium of Schweißen & Schneiden 2017 to highlight the industry's leading program of application services. The evening of September 26th, more than 350 invited customers - representing a great variety of industries from across the globe - gathered at the company's stand to witness the first ever Solvator Award ceremony. In total nine awards in four different categories were granted to projects where fabricators innovated their welding solutions in close collaboration with voestalpine Böhler Welding application services.
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Shaping the future with metallurgy. Filler metal specialist voestalpine Böhler Welding took advantage of the unique podium of Schweißen & Schneiden 2017 to showcase its achievements in the field of 3D printing with welding wires. Under the Böhler Welding brand name, itpresented an innovative range of specialized wire electrodes for 3D printing, developed from a basis of metallurgical expertise and application know-how in welding and cladding.
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Filler metal specialist Böhler Welding has issued a brochure on its range of wires and rods for the GMAW / MIG and GTAW / TIG welding of aluminium, covering all major grades.
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Filler metal specialist Böhler Welding has issued a new catalogue with the title "Stainless steel and nickel-base cored wires for lasting connections".
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On the 21st and 22nd of November 2016, voestalpine Böhler Welding invited customers and business partners to a one-of-a-kind product seminar and discussion to introduce the next generation of seamless cored wires.
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Filler metal specialist voestalpine Böhler Welding has renewed its DRY SYSTEM vacuum packaging for stick electrodes with a stronger foil and several other new features to optimize user-friendliness and recyclability.
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High quality welding wires from filler metal specialist voestalpine Böhler Welding can now be ordered in cardboard drums with filling contents from 250 up to 500 kg. The wire volume systems provide efficient MIG/MAG welding by largely avoiding downtime for spool exchange, especially in mechanized and robotic operations.
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voestalpine Böhler Welding and Afrox Ltd. strengthen their presence in the South African and Sub-Saharan African region by forming a joint venture to manufacture welding consumables.


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The following 3 haciendas are all within a few miles of each other.
Drive south from Mérida towards Uman. Follow the signs to Muna on Highway 261. After 35 minutes, at the 187 Kilometer marker, you'll come to a little town near Hacienda Yaxcopoil (YASH-coh-poh-EEL), which is Maya for "the place of the green Alamo trees." You can recognize the hacienda by its beautiful arch, painted in a deep mostaza color. Park outside and walk through the arch, allowing your imagination to take you back hundreds of years.
Is a hacienda where time stands still. Rather than renovating the buildings, the owner has simply arrested the decay. You'll pay a small entrance fee per person to roam freely through the rooms in the casa principal. There you will see the large lounges and drawing rooms with high ceilings, walls with painted stencils, original mosaico floor tiles, and European furniture in every room.
Don't miss the Maya museum, with its display of ancient pottery and archaeological relics found on the grounds. There is an impressive casa de máquinas here also, with examples of the machinery used to process henequen. Hacienda Yaxcopoil is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Saturday, or from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sundays. Website: www.yaxcopoil.com
Hacienda Temozon Sur
By now you might be getting hungry, so continue south on Highway 261. At the 182 Kilometer marker, you'll see the left turn signs towards Hacienda Temozon Sur. Follow the signs to the parking lot. Leaving your car, you'll smell the sweet air and hear the birds of Temozon, the most palatial of the restored haciendas. The entrance leads up stairways, past the unique dolphin-head waterspouts, to the grand terrace. This hacienda, renovated by Mérida resident architect Salvador Reyes-Rios for Roberto Hernandez of Banamex, was chosen for a summit meeting between President Bill Clinton and Presidente Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico in 1999, and again for President George W. Bush and Presidente Felipe Calderón in 2007. If you're hungry, you can enjoy a delicious gourmet meal for a reasonable price.
The service is impeccable, the food outstanding, and the occasional peacock adds to the peaceful and exotic setting. If you plan to spend the night here, be prepared for a luxurious experience at a luxurious price. But you don't have to spend the night to enjoy Temozon. www.thehaciendas.com
Hacienda Ochil
Return to Highway 261 and continue south. After Kilometer 176, look for the signs to Hacienda Ochil (oh-CHEEL) on your right. Hacienda Ochil is every bit as historically interesting as Yaxcopoil, but with the added pleasure of several artisan workshops, a gift shop, and a small hacienda museum. Here you can watch master craftsmen teach younger artisans to work in leather, stone, metal, wood and henequen. Although most of the products are commissioned, you can purchase some of their work in the gift shop. If you're looking for a genuine henequen or a nice cotton hammaca, you can find them here at a reasonable price.
Ochil is a charming and intimate hacienda that houses an informal restaurant, a gift shop, the artisan workshops, and a museum. The museum has many interesting photographs that trace the history and restoration of Ochil, as well as examples of products and artifacts from when the haciendas were in full operation.
One of the pleasures of Ochil is simply strolling around the grounds, enjoying the lush gardens. If you walk behind the restaurant and down the path, you will be pleasantly surprised by a half-hidden cenote. Depending on the water level, you may be able to walk inside under a ledge and see ancient Maya handprints painted on the cave walls. If you don't have time to spend a whole day exploring the haciendas, there are haciendas closer to town. www.haciendaochil.com
On the north outskirts of Mérida, heading toward Progreso:
Hacienda Xcanatun
Many Mérida residents consider restaurant Casa de Piedra at Hacienda Xcanatún as one of the "must's" to show their visitors. But…there is more to Hacienda Xcanatún than dining. The owners Jorge and Tina bought the hacienda in 1993, and began a renovation in 1994 which would take them six years to complete. It was a complete ruin. But, even though they purchased the "diamond in the rough" before others started buying and restoring haciendas in Yucatán, they saw the potential, and realized that the location at the north end of Mérida was perfect, not too far to drive for an evening out, and with easy access to the coast. Click here for a look at the history and the services of this very special Yucatecan icon. In addition to award-winning dining, it boasts a luxurious spa and 18 distinctive suites. www.xcanatun.com
Heading east towards Cancun you will find the following haciendas:
Hacienda Teya
You can take a quick drive on Highway 180 out of Mérida toward Cancún. Take the left turn towards Hacienda Teya (tay-yah). Teya has been renovated with a modern restaurant, large enough to accommodate tour buses and events such as weddings. They have conference rooms, a gift shop, a chapel, and many beautiful suites, but the mirrored ballroom with reflecting pool will really impress. www.haciendateya.com
Hacienda San Jose
San Jose Cholul is a smaller more private hacienda located south east of Merida. The 15 rooms and suites are conditioned with exquisite details and locates around the main 18th century building, surrounded by beautiful gardens. We invite you to evoke the splendor of past eras, eveloped in the luxurious amenities and services expected of a five-star hotel. Learn about the history, our role in the social context of this ever evolving land, the rich juxtaposition of the ancient and modern cultures. Delight in the flavors of our cuisine, the architectural heritage of our rooms and the archeological zones, colonial villages and the natural reserves that surround us. A hacienda where you can enjoy the restaurant, spa and or stay over and enjoy the whole hotel experience. www.thehaciendas.com
Hacienda Chichen
By far, the most unique boutique green hotel found among the haciendas in Yucatán. This colonial hacienda is a serene elegant hotel and Maya Spa retreat, located just steps from Chichén Itzá in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. This eco-friendly hotel is the most romantic Yucatán Wedding Destination and Top Wellness Eco-Spa; a comfortable 90 minute drive from Mérida or Cancun Airport; rent a car, it is a safe and fun way to enjoy your eco-cultural vacation! Come and enjoy a two or three day stay! At Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa, visitors and guests are pampered with utmost care, hospitality and friendliness. The hotel's staff is 99% Maya from nearby villages; all trained in-house and given the opportunity to learn and grow while they acquire new skills. www.haciendachichen.com
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Thieves on scooters stole d esigner handbags from a luxury boutique store in central London this morning.
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Of late, this blog and its author have been scrutinized and belittled to the point of frustration, based on the spate of comments received by some not-so-well-meaning bloggers. Apparently, there are still some out there that believe everything they read in the newspaper or watch on TV regarding the handling of the investigation into this Report and they continue to send me disparaging comments about the invalidity of the investigation. Well … despite the Doubting Thomases, I'm not going away.
To dispel some of the gossip and hearsay regarding the investigation of this Report, this Author would posit the following:
(01) Then-Florida 9th Circuit States' Attorney Jeff Ashton wouldn't touch the report with a ten-foot pole because he regarded it as a political hot potato. As it turns out, he would rather play on AshleyMadison.com and cheat on his wife on company time and later attribute it as an "error in judgment". Ashton's own investigator, Eric Edwards, told this author in a phone conversation that if he had the budget, he would investigate the details of the Report because he read through the first few pages and thought the Report had merit. The investigator himself told this author even he (Edwards) was having issues with his mortgage and suspected something was wrong.
(02) U.S. Congressman Alan Grayson always has, and still does, support this report … and he is an attorney who OWNS a hedge fund. He saw the corrupt patterns outlined in the Report. He has read the entire Report, with exhibits, from start to finish, and was convinced that it was factual in detail. Grayson accompanied Armando Ramirez, the Circuit Clerk of Osceola County to the meeting with Jeff Ashton, who was quick to suggest that the chain of command be followed and turned the matter over to the Osceola County Sheriff to investigate. "Fox guarding the hen house." "Kick the can down the road." We have no idea what instructions accompanied the shipment of the Report to the Osceola County Sheriff's Department.
(03) During the pending Osceola County Sheriff's investigation of the Report, two of the detectives met with this author, California Attorney Al West (who was also present during the investigation and supervised much of it) and Osecola County Forensic Auditor Hector Acosta (who ran point on the set-up of the examination). The date was February 9, 2015. Within about ten minutes of the meeting, things got ugly and turned into a heated conversation, wherein the County Attorney (whose law firm represents noted insurance companies) got into the act, advising this author that, by law, he had to divulge the names and whereabouts of all the examiners, something this author refused to do. Hector Acosta's step son was tasered on his own front lawn at 3:45 a.m. after arriving home (sober and drug-free) with a relative, as he was going to bed, in what Acosta and this author think was retaliation for furthering the promotion of the Report as well as support for the local homeowners' justice group.
(04) There was an attorney present during the investigation by examiners and an attorney opinion letter accompanied the forensic examination. Both the Orlando Sentinel and WFTV Channel 9 overlooked that fact. Matt Weidner was all too quick to condemn the Report, not knowing that two attorneys had a hand in its preparation and final opinion and that it was not this author himself, attesting to the contents of the Report.
(05) Sentinel reporter Henry Pierson Curtis was quick to report that the Osceola Clerk hired the author and his team without putting the examination out for bids. Had Mr. Curtis checked his facts, he would have found out that the Level 3 Threshold for retention of contractors was permitted so long as the payment was under $35,000. Besides, who else is going to conduct as extensive a forensic examination of those records, John Wright or Steve Dibert? Matt Weidner? How many other firms have the background to analyze fraudulent documents? If you want to use the phrase "it takes one to know one", then I guess that makes me qualified, because I lived through mail fraud issues. I know what the Tampa FBI refused to investigate and I hold them accountable.
(06) For what it's worth, as if it's any of anyone's business, that isn't what I was convicted of. Curtis got that wrong too … and through regurgitation … Wright and Dibert did too. What does that say for their "credibility"? 4ClosureFraud jumped on the bandwagon too, but later retracted its article after readers openly criticized the blog for regurgitating the smear campaign. Still, Wright and Dibert took the "cheap shot" way out and decided to further "make stuff up of their own", like stating that this Author was convicted of mortgage fraud. They are worse than Henry Pierson Curtis because of their inept modus of sensationalism. Who are they working for, the banks?
(07) Curtis reported the author was 62. At the time the story was released. WRONG! This author was 61.
(08) Curtis reported the author was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and six lesser felony charges including three counts of fraud and three counts of swindling. WRONG! The author thinks he knows what he was charged with and what he plead guilty to. None of these allegations Curtis caused to be printed in the Smutinel were factual. Besides, people who commit any kind of major crime get to do the time. Three years probation and a $1,000 fine doesn't say much for the word, "heinous". That's what you get for sending certified letters in the mail, based on the belief of an organization that didn't disclose they were being investigated by the FBI at the time they sold the author a packet of money orders, which they claimed were legit.
(09) What the media did not report, is that this Author filed a fraudulent concealment action in Tyler, Texas against the Family Farm Preservation and its conspirators for failing to disclose to him they were being investigated by the feds for contriving a scheme to pay off debts using phony money orders according to the UCC. Everything looks legal, until it isn't. You would have to know what my state of mind was at the time, which you didn't. So you do NOT have all the details.
(10) In addition, Curtis made sure to report every single aspect of this author's life, so his pack of lies would be splashed out over Google to anyone typing in any meta words relating to any of the connected material. What an ingenious way to smear someone. Knock out their whole way of making a living. But, remember, this is the kind of person Curtis is. It appears there are others out there that have the means to report what's right … and don't.
(11) Curtis reported that the examination was conducted in the Osceola County Courthouse. WRONG! The examination was conducted in the conference room at the Ramada Inn in Kissimmee, in an offsite location, with wi-fi and internal access to courthouse records provided by the Clerk's IT Department. But, like the rest of his story, Curtis didn't care whether he got his facts straight or not about something that happened to this author over 20 years ago. Curtis just wanted fodder to bolster his campaign against the Clerk, no matter what kind of misrepresentations were necessary. But yet, many of you believed everything that MFI-Miami trash-talked on its blog, followed by piggybankblog, which was nothing more than a regurgitation by a reporter for a major market newspaper that likes to make up news rather than report news. This shows the level that some people will stoop to in an attempt to make themselves look wonderful in an effort to promote their own ambitions. This author likens Curtis to the robosigners that help make up documents out of thin air to steal houses. I frankly don't care what the media thinks about this. We're not finished here yet.
(12) Enter Jorge Esteves and Orlando's Channel 9 … once the station got a copy of the Report, it proceeded to regurgitate what the Orlando Sentinel reported without checking the facts of the case, plus added some misstatements of its own. One of the worst things a media outlet can do, having been a former radio journalist, is to air material without first vetting its content. Channel 9 was quick to state it was going to attempt to get Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Report, to no avail. Pam Bondi will not investigate her own constituents who happen to be banks or servicers, who contribute to her political campaigns!
(13) The Forensic Examination was delivered in two volumes. The first volume contained 4 sections, totaling 362 pages. The second volume contained 3 sections, totaling 412 pages, including the attorney opinion letter. That's a total of 774 pages, not counting the Introduction and Table Of Contents. Channel 9 looked at the back page of the report and declared there were 412 pages total in it, without even looking through the Report. WRONG! Had Esteves (and Weidner) actually read the Report, they would have seen there were two volumes totaling over 774 pages. Maybe they would have actually investigated some of the documents and found they were actually recorded in Osceola County's land records!
(14) Mr. Weidner has an ego and a reputation to protect. Unlike other attorneys who have been contacting this Author (and retaining him on certain cases to assist them in putting a case together), Weidner was quick to get on television in Orlando and smear the Report, declaring, "it's not worth the paper it's printed on." How would he know? He didn't even read the Report. He was seen on camera thumbing through the first few pages before making his comments. He didn't even read the attorney opinion letter at the end of the two-volume Report. If he did, he sure didn't say anything about it because Esteves was out to make him shine on camera. Remember? Ego.
(15) The attorney whose Opinion Letter was included at the end of the second volume of the Report, Jennifer Englert with the Orlando Law Group, had a TV commercial for her law firm running on Channel 9, which aired five minutes before the station ran the Weidner interview. When contacted about the lambasting of the Report (including her Opinion Letter), the attorney demanded equal time on the station, which downplayed her involvement. It is no secret that Channel 9 and its news producers have a hard-on for the Osceola County Clerk and like Curtis, will do everything they can to turn anything positive the Clerk does, into something negative, for the sake of creating news instead of reporting it like most responsible journalists. But remember, the whole pack of sensationalists are irresponsible and self-serving. Unlike most affected and distressed homeowners, they don't want to know what really happened to them involving foreclosure fraud. They don't care about the politics of it all as much as the banks, the media and the judges who throw homeowners out of their houses do.
(16) Ashton, as well as the Sheriff, could not find any "victims", even though the entire Report showed 17 cases of suspect documents filed in the the land records of Osceola County, Florida alone. The witnesses names in the Report were kept as WITNESS A through WITNESS F f0r a reason. It seems that Jack Wright, Janet Reiner and Steve Dibert overlooked the fact that hundreds of homeowners who were included in this Report were victimized because they lost their homes to REMICs and their law firms who had to retain servicers to make up documents to create standing. Let's face it, misery loves company and these folks don't care who gets trashed because this is what they think they need to do to be popular with other disgruntled homeowners. "Let him who sinneth not cast the first stone." BTW, Witness A and Witnesses E & F were attorneys with inside information key to their respective investigations which affected certain statements made in the Forensic Examination. Witness B gave me taped statements as to the inside scam to re-create mortgage notes from scratch to create standing to steal homes. Ocwen was at the center of that controversy. What its staff did in West Palm Beach, Florida was unforgivable.
(17) Even attorney Lynn Szymoniak, who appeared on the 60 Minutes presentation on April 3, 2011, "The Next Housing Shock", stated, "It doesn't matter what he did 20 years ago. What matters is what he's doing now." (referring to this author) Apparently, many of you out there think I should just quit while I'm ahead and drop off the face of the earth. You are dreaming. Sorry, the system is rigged and judges have been told that they need to drag out your case as long as possible until you give up and walk away. I know that. The attorneys I work with know that. So, it becomes a test of time, money, patience and your willingness to bring forth the truth, not just mine.
(18) Since the release of the Report, Texas-based DK Consultants LLC, has been retained by multiple law firms to do chain of title and pre-trial research and to assist in consulting on cases all over the U.S. This Author still continues to lecture around the country and in online webinars and has been listed as an expert witness in pre-trial statements.
(19) The Osceola County Sheriff released a one-page press release that said little if anything as to the sums spent investigating. This is only one of the reasons then-Sheriff Bob Hansell did not run for re-election again. This Author offered to provide them with the names and contact information of the "witnesses" in the Report; however, the detectives weren't really interested. All the better. The witnesses were listed anonymously because if their true identifies were revealed, they'd be dead. I want them alive enough to testify before the grand jury. Two of them have inside information that could send bankers and attorneys to prison for a good long time. It's obvious that the sensationalists would rather not see that happen.
(20) If the law enforcement agencies wanted the Witness information, all they had to do was ask. But, that was not their intention. This author believes they were told to shit-can this investigation and blackball anyone involved with it, because a minimum of 4o0 people were facing jail time and Osceola County could be liable into the hundreds of millions of dollars for wrongful evictions based on fraudulent documents relied upon by foreclosure mill law firms doing the prosecuting of the foreclosure actions. I believe this was at the directive of the attorney who was representing the County at the meeting February 9, 2015. I wonder what the Osceola County Risk Manager would say to all of this?
(21) The fact patterns emerged during information gathering for the Report, using the search tools, MERS, HSBC, U.S. Bank, Bank of New York Mellon, as well as the other major banks who made trillions securitizing mortgage paper. After about 90 days of alleged delinquency, the Assignments of Mortgage containing the manufactured, suspect information, would surface and be recognized by the forensic team as suspect. One homeowner's assignment was found to have been recorded six months AFTER the bank foreclosed on and sold her house! You think that's a lie? Go look up the Ibanez case in Massachusetts.
(22) The newly-elected 9th Circuit States' Attorney, Aramis Ayala, has been under fire since taking over for Ashton. She is aware of the Report. As I said previously, this isn't over yet. Those of you doubting Thomases that think the Report is invalid have not heard all of the facts in evidence. The documents discussed in the Report are valid and they were used to steal peoples' homes. The major banks are involved, but not to the extent you think. It's mostly the servicers and third-party document mills. The people who lost their homes, regardless of what the Sheriff says, are victims. More than likely, I will write a detailed book about all of this, including all of the inside dirt we uncovered in the investigation that DIDN'T MAKE THE REPORT because it would have gotten us all killed! There is at least one major bank whose 18 employees would face DOJ prosecution thanks to the contents of this Report … that is … if they'd just look at it! I may not be an angel, but like Frank William Abagnale, Jr., I think I've well made up for my indiscretions. You can make up all the news you want, but if you can't face fact, you lose!
So … if any of you are going to send me links to the sensationalists' trash-talking blogs in denial of the real truth, go f**k yourself! You wouldn't know the truth if it bit you in the ass! You should hope these sensationalist, mindless f**ks don't print something nasty about you and your dilemma … or your past … in the future. Do your research and discover the pertinent truth for yourself. I played in the Patriot Movement and paid the price. I paid my debt to society and I owe you nothing but praise and gratitude for "fighting the good fight". Hope and pray that justice comes swiftly to those who deserve it, and condemnation, to those who don't.
NOTE: Anyone wishing to take up the issue with this Author personally can email the author at his business email at email@example.com because no one's comments are going to be allowed to be posted on this blog regarding this article!


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Another Southampton Town Council opening
Councilman Jim Malone, leader of the Southampton Conservative Party, won't seek re-election later this year, he said yesterday, casting more uncertainty over the future makeup of the town council.
Malone, who is in his first term, said he was accepted into a two-year executive master's degree program at a Manhattan school last week.
"I'm moving on to another chapter in my life," said Malone, 51. He said he intends to stay involved with Conservative Party politics. "The future of the town is in good hands."
The master's will be in public administration, economics and finance at a Manhattan school that he declined to name because final details are being ironed out.
The town council will have two new members. Republican Chris Nuzzi will be forced out by term limits.
Republicans and Democrats will hold nominating conventions over the next few weeks before the fall elections.
The board also includes Repubilcan Christine Scalera, Democrat Bridget Fleming, and town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst, an Independence Party member. Throne-Holst is also up for re-election and is likely to get the Democratic endorsement, while Republicans could put up former Supervisor Linda Kabot.


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A new waterfront house on the north end of Siesta Key sold Thursday for $7.07 million, the highest priced residential sale in Sarasota County in the past year.
The 7,132-square-foot house, at 3466 Gulfmead Drive, was built on speculation and was on the market for 201 days.
The vacant lot was sold in February 2012 for $1.7 million, records show. A former house there was once the residence of New College president Dallas Dort, who helped draft the Marshall Plan while serving in the Truman administration. He died in 2004.
The new house took two years to build. The development team included contractor Bruce Saba and Michael Hays, a Michael Saunders & Co. agent who represented the seller in the transaction. Bill Tagland was the architect of record.
The house, with West Indies-inspired architecture, is notable for its setting and its high level of construction, Hays said.
"It is perfectly positioned so you can see downtown, the Ritz on Lido and the Gulf" through Big Pass, Hays added.
"The house is built to Miami-Dade (hurricane) standards with high-end finishes, such as walnut floors. It is the whole package, not any one thing."
The American buyers were represented by Mackenzie Mudgett and Pat Mudgett, who are also Saunders' agents.
The two-story house has a master bedroom suite on each level, a gourmet kitchen and 4,000 square feet of covered and open terraces.
The five bedrooms are served by an elevator that is considered large for a residence.
The entry level includes space for six cars beneath the elevated house. The lot includes a saltwater pool and a private beach with a dock.
The Gulfmead Drive sale ranks as one of the largest in the area since the region's housing market began emerging from the Great Recession.
In February 2012, Snook Inn, which is on the northern tip of Siesta Key, sold for $10 million. In March 2013, a home in the Harbor Acres neighborhood of Sarasota sold for $7 million. It is being extensively renovated.
"The market is very strong for new homes," Hays said. "I had a strong list of candidates for this home. These buyers got there first. I wish I had another one to sell."
Hays said very affluent buyers are gravitating toward new houses.
"They don't have the time to do all the design and the background work with the architect," he said. "If something is done with the highest finishes, they will buy it. But the key is, value has to be perceived."
New Siesta Key home goes for $7.07 million
A new waterfront house on the north end of Siesta Key sold Thursday for $7.07 million, the highest priced residential sale in Sarasota County in the past year.


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The Mister and I wanted to celebrate our ninth anniversary, so we decided to stay one night at the W Bangkok. (This is not a wedding anniversary, but the day that I decided to forgo all logic and date a British man.)
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Le Méridien Bangkok review
To celebrate wedding anniversary 1.3, we stayed at Le Méridien Bangkok for one night. The hotel is about 31km/19mi from Suvarnabhumi Airport and 27km/16mi from Don Mueang Airport. If you want to take the metro, the nearest MRT station is Sam Yan. If you prefer the BTS, go to Sala Daeng station.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok review
We stayed at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok for four nights. To clarify the name of the hotel, this isn't a "Sheraton", rather it's a Luxury Collection hotel which is one of Starwood's 11 brands. This hotel is literally across the street from the Westin Grande Sukhumvit. And it was just as fabulous!
We entered from 1F, where the skywalk directly leads to the BTS Asok station. This is also where you'd enter if you arrive by taxi. The lobby is located on this level.
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok review
Starwood have 10 hotels in Bangkok, from eight different SPG brands. I recently stayed in a number of hotels, starting with the centrally located Westin Grande Sukhumvit.


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Kevin Shain swears by his ingredients. "Simple recipes made with high-quality ingredients make all the difference," he said.
Shain and his wife, Michelle, run Ob La Da bakery out of their Marshfield home, and use ingredients from across New England (such as slow-churned butter that makes all the difference in frosting) to create seasonal treats, depending on "what's local."
Though they're known for their cupcakes, they'll be featuring their chocolate tarts with a shortbread crust — a new recipe that was well received at farmers markets last summer — at the James Library and Center for the Arts in Norwell on Feb. 8.
Ob La Da is one of eight vendors that will help the James usher in February with sweets and aperitifs at a Valentine's dessert tasting. The benefit features confections from boutique establishments across the South Shore, while raising funds to restore the 1874 Italianate Victorian structure.
"It's a fun way — a delicious way — to support a great cause," said library director Caroline Chapin.
Guests are invited to mingle on all three floors of the "very charming" building, which Chapin compared to a layer cake. With an art gallery on the bottom floor, a library on the middle floor, and a concert hall on the top floor, "the idea is for people to be able to wander the floors," among fine books, original art, and festive décor, partaking in the "generous sampling of desserts," paired with Italian wines from Marsh's Wine and Spirits.
Chapin said this will be the first big event for the newly restored concert hall, where bassist Chris Rathbun and pianist John Kramer, two faculty members at the South Shore Conservatory, will perform.
Old-fashioned library cards (the kind you print your name on and keep in the slot in the book) will lead guests around the building's many nooks, where they can check off items that they have found throughout the evening. Once the cards are filled out, they'll be collected for a drawing for the door prize, a magnum of prosecco.
"One of the reasons we do these events is to introduce people to the James," she said. "We're called the James Library, but we're more than a library — we're a community arts center."
And on that evening, the James will also be a gingerbread house, thanks to a replica produced by Ginger Betty's Bakery of Quincy.
Other vendors include Jennifer Warshaw, who brought back her mother's treats at Baked in Scituate. She said her store was probably selected because of Maggie's Famous Chocolate cupcake. "My mom owned a bakery in the community for 30 years, so we're well entrenched around here."
Baked will bring an assortment of mini cupcakes dressed up for Valentine's Day: signature chocolate, vanilla bean, and red velvet cupcakes topped with a variety of cream cheese frostings (except for the Boston cream pie, which is dipped in chocolate ganache).
There's also the Rasputin — the top finisher in South Shore Living's Cupcake Battle — a chocolate cupcake filled with homemade bittersweet chocolate pudding and raspberry jam, topped with pink variegated frosting, Belgian chocolate pearls, and a fresh raspberry filled with ganache. "We never bake more than a dozen at a time, and all in our itty-bitty kitchen," said manager Ann-Marie Robicheau.
And what's Valentine's Day without chocolate?
Taza Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate factory in Somerville, roasts and stone-grinds whole cacao beans in a traditional Mexican style for a "rustic texture and intense flavor," said marketing associate Kate Hollis. Taza will feature chocolate discs in flavors from Guajilo chili to vanilla to salt and pepper (chosen because they're best with wine), as well as 80 and 87 percent stone-ground dark chocolate bars.
"There aren't many other chocolate factories like this," Hollis said.
Besides sweets and treats, "local" seems another theme for the evening.
Kate Driscoll, chef and owner at Kate's Table, a catering and event company, said she does all the "fresh picking" herself at local produce distributors and farm stands. She will feature a trio of mini donut holes, including customer favorites such as apple cider rolled in cinnamon sugar and raspberry filled with lemon curd and topped with lemon icing, as well as showcasing for the first time a light glazed donut hole filled with Nutella. "These will all be going out warm," she said.
Tara Hollander, owner of Doorknock Dinner, a dinner-service company in Norwell, will deliver that night. Mini cream puffs, red velvet whoopie pies with cream cheese frosting, and coconut macaroons (all using from-scratch family recipes with no preservatives) are on the menu.
And Terri Martini, owner of Scituate's Front Street Gourmet, will be baking her "now-infamous" chocolate chip bread pudding, "drizzled in a multitude of different types of chocolate and caramel."
"When people think of bread pudding they think of their grandmother," Martini said. "It definitely reads 'made from scratch.' "
Also on the menu are homemade pistachio bacon chocolate bark, sea salt caramels, and chocolate-dipped strawberries (weather permitting).
Another attraction will be specially decorated large cookies in the shape of a book that will say "LOVE" on sale to support the library. In one of these cookie bags will be a gift certificate for a deluxe one-night stay at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston. In another bag will be a gift certificate to Hilliards, a South Shore confections favorite.
Local artists have created works on the themes of love and sweets. These small and "reasonably priced" paintings will be available for purchase.
Chapin emphasized that the evening is not for couples only.
"Bring your book club, bring your mom, bring your next-door neighbor — as long as you like dessert," she said.
"Bring your sweet tooth."
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