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As far as the positions of the presidential candidates on issues where they stand now, Sen. John McCain is the superior candidate for president.
But Sen. Barack Obama is the better choice for what this nation will become -- for the rest of this year and into 2009 and 2010.
For that reason, I am endorsing Sen. Obama for president.
I've reached this conclusion after the past two weeks and Gov. Sarah Palin's exhortation during the VP debates to look forward.
Unfortunately, I've been right in my blog posts about the future of the financial markets. And contentions by noted author Kevin Phillips are coming true -- this nation is going to pay dearly for 25 years of fiscal shenanigans from Congress to Wall Street to Main Street. Personal debt has risen in this nation from $1.1 trillion to $4.4 trillion. The party has to finally end.
Last Thursday, I took a tour of the most impoverished areas of Nashville. And the lack of progress there during this 25-year national party is shocking. Nashville public schools have failed children under No Child Left Behind standards. State tax collections are plummeting. Medicaid rolls in this state are being slashed for peple in need. The severity of the coming economic downturn will savage these people.
Across this nation, we will see things in our communities and on TV that we've only associated with Third World nations. Image-wise, it will be the Great Depression even if economic numbers don't reach that depth.
The New York Times' story about parents leaving entire families of children at Omama hospitals under the guise of protection for the abandonment of infants will happen in many more communities. Race relations will decline. Human relations as far as being our brothers and sisters' keepers will be affected.
That's why Obama will be needed. Like FDR, Obama must give his own fireside chats to keep hope alive in this nation. His speechmaking during the campaign has led more people to get involved in the political process than any time in modern history. His words now will be needed to get Americans involved in each other's lives in their communities.
Policy-wise, his tax cut program is much susperior to that of McCain in helping families making less than $250,000 a year. And Obama can turn the savings from ending the war in Iraq immediately to help American families at home on the brink. And they will be in staggering numbers.
People of means against Obama and his tax cuts that will raise their taxes miss an important point. If you have the money to pay more taxes, you are greatly blessed. You will avoid the coming calamity on Main Street. Government is of the people. It is accountable when the people hurt. It represents our values of being one nation under God.
The pain people of means will feel with paying more taxes is only momentary. And complaints about it are an affront to God. If you have your health, you have everything. God taught me that on my deathbed more than two years ago in Vanderbilt Medical Center. If I had died then of leukemia, there would have been no more taxes to pay, or profits to make. Anything we are able to do -- save money, buy groceries, wake each morning -- are from God's blessings. To deny that truth is to deny God.
Our next president also will have the advantage of possessing a vice president who could step into this shoes at any time. Sen. Joe Biden has the experience with people in need, or people just raising their families. He is most passionate toward them. And these Americans will need as many champions as possible with the economic catastrophe to come.
Sen. McCain has a running mate who is qualified to be vice president. But Gov. Palin is most obviously not qualified to be president.
My endorsement of Sen. Obama as president is not out of some sentimentality that an African-American should finally be president. I have been most critical of him on this blog because Democrats nationally know better. Democrats locally in Nashville do not.
I want the best candidate for the future, particularly that which neither candidate will publicly acknowledge for fear of stampeding the public. The best candidate was Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. But since she is not available for this moment of crisis and those to come, Obama is the next best choice for the White House.
Foreign policy and national security will continue to be big issues. But no terrorist could have caused the kind of pain and fear so many Americans are going to feel.
Sen. Obama is the only choice for president for a nation that will need someone to keep them hoping and push and enact public policy to rescue a nation and its citizens on the brink.
Monday, October 6, 2008
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Submitted MODOK: Andy MacDonald
Kasra vists the blog again with some more great MODOK art from his large collection.
Here is some work by Andy MacDonald sporting modok in that life-sized suit he wore in Iron Man #74 way back in 1975.
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Really like the inks and the graphic treatment around them...
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10/31/2008. Remarks by Doug Duncan:
"When this aircraft design was being built by its original designer and manufacturer, North American, it was known as the NAvion, with the capital "NA" being the abbreviation for North American. After the design was sold to Ryan in 1948, Ryan dropped the capital "A" in the name and it became known as the Ryan Navion.
The photo shows off the NAvion's clean, efficient lines, which are very reminiscent of its predecessor, the venerable P-51 Mustang, right up to the sliding canopy. Because of this, when the NAvion first came out, people often referred to it as "Everyman's Mustang", which would have been even more true had it been produced in taildragger form, as originally planned. I can just imagine how that would've looked.
North American had hoped to corner the light military trainer market with the NAvion, but it lost out on that to the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor, which really looked -- and probably felt -- more like a true military plane, with all due respect to the NAvion. But don't worry, though, as the NAvion did eventually end up in military service as the L-17. According to Twin Navion.com:
"In 1952 the USAF deployed L-17s to the Orient in the first wave of the Korean War. The first L-17s actually took off from the aircraft carriers USS Sicily and USS Badoeng Strait. Once in Korea L-17 pilots, with their RCA radios, were able to relay communications from the common foot soldier to the warplanes of the USAF and USN. In many cases these were requests for air strikes - giving birth to Forward Air Control (FAC). Several reports were even made of Communist soldiers confusing L-17s with the similar looking
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FarmVille Quest: Get Enchanted with Kelly the Spring Fairy
Help and get enchanted with Kelly the spring fairy in this FarmVille Kelly the Spring Flower Fairy Quests. On this mission you will meet Kelly and she has a hobby of collecting spring flowers and you will help her with her collections. And also this maybe different from the previous regular quest as this one will have 12 task. Kelly the fairy has an ability of turning flowers into magical animals so players may expect a magical animal themed reward for this one. This Spring Fairy Quest with guide may have some difficulty as it has mostly 1 day crops and a couple of 2 days crops. Prepare your plot for this 2 days crop you may have to split your home farm plot by planting two different type of seeds cause home farm usually has the largest plots. Experiment on this one on which way the fastest to finish because it may seems FarmVille may test this one as a future trend on future quests (having 12 tasks on regular quest).
Kelly the Spring Flower Fairy Quest 1: FarmVille The Spring of Love
Ask friends for 4 Scarlet Begonias (request for )
Harvest 50 Red Tulips (skip 10)
Info: 1 day to grow and harvest.
Store 10 Items on Your Home Farm (skip 10)
Tip: You must have a storage in your Home farm for you to able to store items. If you still don't have one you can buy one in the Market look for Storage Cellar (needs 20 shovels before you can use) or a Tool Shed (starting capacity 2 can be upgraded by asking help from friends upgrade stage 2, 7, 14). To store an items, just click on a decoration item then click "Store Item".
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Every two years, Bench gathers the brightest stars and celebrities for a spectacular night of steamy fashion. This year, the much-awaited event was billed as Bench Universe and it was held on September 13 and 14 at the SM MOA Arena.
Heavenly bodies in various stages of undress titillated the audience. They flaunted perfectly sculpted muscles and flawlessly glowing skin. Most importantly, they strutted their stuff with utmost confidence and showed real attitude.
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Deep-section, carbon-fibre tub rims with oversize 17mm axle hubs
The TriMax uses a 50mm-deep tubular rim, with a reinforced and pronounced CNC-machined braking surface. This gave impressive performance that can be put down to the smoothness of the CNC'd surface.
The rim is made up of 3K unidirectional carbon-fibre and barring the braking surface is a rather ordinary aerodynamic carbon rim design with a 'marble stone' finish. Weighing in at 1,524g for the pair, they're not overly light and use a 20/24-spoke pattern.
Once the TriMax is rolling it's easy to keep the inertia going, but it lacks a responsive or lively feeling, something I feel comes back round to the weight.
Vision's sealed bearings are impressive due to the size, and when combined with the oversized 17mm axle it adds up to excellent lateral stiffness and helps to reduce bearing load.
What you get for your buck here is a solid, aero wheel that may not be as aero as other examples out there but is laterally stiff with silky bearings.
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Nope. You are confusing two different issues;
correlation between marginal rates and revenue and the most efficient use of capital.There is no relationship between lower marginal rates and tax revenue. There is a high correlation between the business cycle and tax revenue.
The other issue, Friedman asserted the private sector uses capital more efficiently than the public sector. The term used at the time was "turnover" in the economy.
As I said I give up. I am not confusing two issues. Just re-posting two comments.
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Nik Wallenda made his hometown high-wire debut shortly after 9 a.m. today from the top of One Watergate condominium. High above a mob of cheering Sarasota spectators, Wallenda, 31, embarked on a 600-foot walk from One Watergate condominium to the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on a wire rigged 200 feet above street level with no safety harness.
Pausing every few feet to wave to the crowd, Wallenda, the great-grandson of legendary circus performer Karl Wallenda, elicited gasps from the crowd when he knelt on one knee several times and laid flat on his back midway through, balancing the weight of his 190-pound frame on the wire.
"It's really cool and scary," said Ely Nabor, 9, who watched with her family in the parking lot of the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. "That's really high up to not have a safety net."
Nabor was among thousands of spectators who gathered around the Ritz this morning to watch the stunt. She attends the same Sarasota church as Wallenda, a native Sarasotan and this year's Circus Sarasota headliner. The spectacle was intended to generate buzz for Circus Sarasota's 2010 season, which runs Feb. 12 to Feb. 28 –– and that it did.
With traffic backed up for a mile in both directions on Tamiami Trail and pedestrians and bicyclists pushing past one another to get a clear view of the wire, downtown residents accustomed to relatively empty sidewalks were amazed by the turnout.
"This is wonderful for Sarasota," said Barbara Keltz, a Broadway Promenade resident. "I think everyone was amazed to see someone do something like this here. My family is visiting from New York and they're all out here this morning. I hope this brings more people to the circus. It's so important we support it."
As for Wallenda: When he reached the end of his wire, he was greeted by best friend and former Circus Sarasota performer Bello Nock, a daredevil clown who last year performed a sway-pole stunt in Five Points Park. Standing on the roof of the Ritz, Wallenda turned to face the crowd, threw his fist the air and pumped it triumphantly.
"I can tell you, there's no view like that view up there," he later said to a sea of reporters. "I've walked the wire across the world and never had the chance to walk it in my hometown, so this is very special to me."
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LWF Jordan is assisting over 10,000 of the 70,000 Syrian refugees living in Za'atri and King Abdullah refugee camps. In the framework of the ACT Appeal SYR 121 and several bilateral agreements, approximately 1.8 million EUR has been mobilized to buy more than 300 prefabricated container-type shelters for especially vulnerable refugee families, providing better shelter against the elements than the standard issue tents. The LWF also distributed 2,200 gas heaters and gas cylinders, winter clothing for 10,000 children, shoes, and more than 2,200 tent winterization kits to build entry porches to the tents, to provide additional shelter and warmth for the families. As the influx of Syrian refugees into Jordan is rising dramatically following further deterioration of the security and livelihood situation in Syria, the LWF is stepping up its fundraising and operational efforts. (LWF – Department for World Service)
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Young Architects: Designing the Future
In this exhibit which highlights famous architects as inspiration and various block building media for a hands-on interactive learning experience, children will become young architects as they design for the future. A building's design can often give us a clue about how it will be used. People live, work and play in buildings. Create your own masterpiece using pictures of architects and their iconic structures as an inspiration. Click here to view a printable rental brochure for Young Architects (.pdf)
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During their "magical" experience children of all ages will gain an understanding of the many things in our daily lives which appear to be mystical and magical but can often be explained through principles of math and science. Whether you are pulling a rabbit out of a hat, creating a chemical reaction using only your body heat, or decoding secret messages, you'll want to visit before it all disappears! Click here to view a printable rental brochure for Abracadabra: Everyday Magic (.pdf)
Healthier Ever After
An active fairytale forest, children must maneuver through the make-believe forest overcoming obstacles as they exercise their bodies and learn healthy nutrition facts in a fun, playful manner. In doing so, they will learn to live "healthier ever after."
Centuries of Childhood: An American Story
In Centuries of Childhood: An American Story, children will experience a personal connection to the stories of American history by learning about the lives of five historical children and their families. Each historical character will have its own distinct environment, complete with replicas of artifacts, home settings and traditional dress, making entire families feel like they are stepping back into another time and place. Click here to view a printable rental brochure for Centuries of Childhood: An American Story (.pdf)
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Developed in collaboration with experts from NASA's Glenn Research Center, is designed to allow young children to pretend, play, and explore space in a fun and creative atmosphere. By encouraging family participation and incorporating hands-on family learning in an interactive environment, the whole family can let their imaginations soar! At the same time, young children will build essential developmental skills as well as learn something about math, science, language literacy and even the arts, and how it all interrelates.
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This past Sunday, I returned to work at Antietam (Saturday was my last at Gettysburg). Now, on my first day off in a week, I am sitting in the Smith House at Antietam at my desk (hooked up to the internet, which I don't have in my park housing), looking out over Bloody Lane on a rainy day, reflecting on the past few months.
My time at Gettysburg, and my return to Antietam, has reminded me that what we do in the National Park Service is incredibly important. Fifty years ago today, Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech in Washington on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In some of the pictures, you can see NPS rangers working the event, as the Lincoln Memorial was and is an NPS site. In the Park Service, we are the caretakers of our nation's heritage and greatest treasures. If we continue to do our jobs, our nation's history and dreams will continue to live on for future generations. I am very proud to be a part of this organization.
December 18, 1881
My Dear Wife: I have to-day worshiped at the shrine of the dead. I went over to the Arlington Cemetery. It was a beautiful morning and the familiar scenes so strongly impressed upon me during my young manhood, were pleasant. Many times I went over that road, admiring the beautiful city and great white capitol, with its unfinished dome, going to hear the great men of that day in Congress. An ambitious imagination then builded castles of the time when I might take my place there. Now at middle age, with enthusiasm sobered by hard fights and hard facts, I ride, not run with elastic step over the same road, with this ambition at least realized, and warmth enough left in my heart to enjoy it. My friends and comrades, poor fellows, who followed my enthusiastic leadership in those days, and followed it to the death which I by a merciful Providence escaped, lie here, twenty-four of them, on the very spot where our winter camp of 1861-1862 was located. I found every grave and stood beside it with uncovered head. I looked over nearly the full 16,000 headboards to find the twenty-four, but they all died alike and I was determined to find all. Poor little Fenton who put his head above the works at Cold Harbor and got a bullet through his temples, and lived three days with his brains out, came to me in memory as fresh as one of my own boys of to-day, and Levi Pearson, one of the three brothers of company 'A,' who died for their country in the sixth regiment, and Richard Gray, Paul Mulleter, Dennis Kelly, Christ Bundy, all young men, who fell at my side and under my command. For what they died, I fight a little longer. Over their graves I get inspiration to stand for all they won in establishing our government upon freedom, equality, justice, liberty and protection to the humblest.
The letter continues on after this section, but the last sentence here is the key.
Perhaps, people will leave sites such as Gettysburg and Antietam knowing the cost that was paid here, and will resolve to fight a little longer for all that was won and secured for us by our fore fathers seven score and ten years ago.
I loved every day of my experience at Gettysburg, and I return to Antietam with mixed emotions. I will miss Gettysburg and my colleagues there, but I am certainly very grateful to be returning to such an important and hallowed place. There is no time for rest. The Antietam 151st is just around the corner!!


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Secluded Oceanview Home, Private Pool, 5 Acre Avocado Orchards
- Minimum stay:5-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Captain Cook house description
PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR for availability and review the posted rates for cost estimates. The calendar and rates are kept current and will speed up response time!
Set on the slopes of Mauna Loa in the heart of the coffee district of Captain Cook, our 3800 sq ft home rests on 5 acres of manicured avocado and coffee orchards at 1800 ft elevation and boasts a 180 degree view of the ocean. Five bedrooms (including 2 master suites with ocean views) and 3 bathrooms comfortably sleeping 10 adults. Gourmet kitchen, infinite swimming pool and Jacuzzi, fruit trees galore, 3 big screen TVs and a stereo system throughout the house!
Master Suite - the main master suite is the only room located on the second floor. Private lanai wraps the bedroom for 180 degree views of the ocean, pool, orchard and mountain slopes. The suite contains a luxurious king size bed, sitting area, wood burning fireplace and big screen TV. The bathroom is exquisite with double lavatories, custom cabinets, and double-head shower for two!
Second Master Suite - this room contains a king size bed, walk in closet, sitting area and 50' TV. It is decorated in a tropical surf theme and has completely retractable glass doors leading to the pool. Private bath with shower is attached.
Three additional Bedrooms - one bedroom contains two twin beds and is decorated in an Asian/Moroccan theme. Absolutely wonderful! The other two bedrooms contain queen beds and boast muted palm tree decor and hawaiian-themed bedding. Two of these room share an attached bathroom with shower and tub.
Living Area - the living areas are wonderful with comfortable seating, another big screen TV, stereo system throughout the house and pool, retractable glass doors that lead out to the pool, Asian influenced decor, and dining room seating for 10.
Kitchen - fully-stocked gourmet kitchen is large enough for multiple cooks with stainless steel appliances including sub-zero refrigerator/freezer, Electrolux dishwasher, Jennair grill, oven, microwave, stove, trash compactor; filtered water, breakfast nook, and island with seating. Laundry room contains top-end LG washer and dryer.
Grounds - one mile up from Hwy 11 through lush tropical scenery (paved road completely accessible in any vehicle), the house is gated and completely private. The acreage is beautifully manicured and boasts over 60 avocado tress, dozens of coffee trees and various fruit trees and is surrounded by foliage of every kind. The house rests inside yet another gate and encloses 1/2 acre with a lava rock wall. The infinite pool and hot tub look out to the ocean and are completely surrounded by a patio perfect for entertaining, lounging about and enjoying the tropical sun!
Surrounding area - Captain Cook is a small town just 15 minutes south of Kailua-Kona. There is a grocery store and restaurants near by. A few minutes down the mountain is Kealekakua Bay (Captain Cook's monument) and some of the best snorkeling and kayaking in the world; Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park better known as the City of Refuge; and Volcano National Park is just 90 miles south.
Climate - Due to our higher elevation, Pu'u Mahana is a perfect temperature of 75-80 during the day and 65-75 at night. In the morning as the sun rises, a breeze comes down from the mountain and in the evening a refreshing breeze blows up from the sea. Every room has ceiling fan to keep the air circulating and comfortable all throughout the year! No A/C necessary but bring a light jacket for cooler evenings.
Capacity - The house will comfortably sleep 10 adults (2 king size beds, 2 queen size beds, and 2 twins).
Beach access - Pu'u Mahana is located on the mauka side of the highway and is just 15 minutes from City of Refuge and Kealakekua Bay (amazing snorkeling). In Kona visit Magic Sands and Kahaluu, a short 20 minute drive from our property. The most pristine golden sand beaches on the island are located north of the airport and take just 45 minutes; Hapuna State Park, Kua Bay and Kekaha.
Come and enjoy our home away from home. This is Pu'u Mahana, our place of refuge and peace. We extend Aloha to you and your ohana!
If you need more information feel free to call Jeni at (425)576-1408
Mahalo nui!
Keywords: House
Property Type
- 3800 sq. ft.
- House
- 2 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
- Pets Not Allowed
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 10
Lanai master suite: 1 king
Full bath, lanai with ocean view, sitting area with TV...moreless
Pool side master suite: 1 king
Attached full bath, opens to pool, ocean view, TV...moreless
- Palm room: 1 queen
- Aloha room: 1 queen
- Moroccan room: 2 twin/ single
- King size beds (2), Queen size Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (2)
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Dishes & Utensils
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
- Oven
- Towels Provided
- Garage
- Living Room seats 10
- Iron & Board
- Parking
- Linens Provided
- Fireplace
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Satellite / Cable
- Toys
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Video Games
- Books
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Library
- Wireless Internet
- Free Long Distance
- Telephone
- Internet
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
- Hot Tub
- Heated Pool
- Jetted Tub
Outdoor Features
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Water Sports Gear
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Deck / Patio
- Balcony
- Lawn / Garden
- Porch / Veranda
- Outdoor Grill
- Away From It All
- Family
Location & View
- Rural
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Golf
- Fishing
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Deepsea Fishing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Parasailing
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Surf Fishing
- Spelunking
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Wind-Surfing
- Surfing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Mountain Biking
- ATM/Bank
- Volcano
- Ruins
- Waterfalls
- Walking
- Zoo
- Churches
- Botanical Garden
- Library
- Restaurants
- Reefs
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Antiquing
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Sight Seeing
- Luaus
- Whale Watching
- Boating
- Scenic Drives
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Kona Jewel
Kona Jewel
- Guest Mary (Mercer Island Washington)
- Date of stay 04/26/13
- Review Submitted 05/01/13
We loved our stay. We were a bit skeptical upon first arriving and driving through the neighborhood above Captain Cook and through the trees, but upon first sight of the house we were hooked. My son's grin was a mile wide when he saw the pool and the orchards. We shared the home with another family and all tolled we had 4 boys between 7 and 12. They were in heaven with the pool and we were in heaven with two master suites. The home is tastefully decorated, well appointed, high end appliances and sound systems, and in good repair. The views are dynamic and breathtaking. We had some famous mountain rain storms and it was magnificent to watch the clouds come in and rain drive down, replaced shortly by gorgeous sun shine. We were visiting over Easter, so we had an Easter Egg hunt in the avocado orchard, followed by Easter Brunch by the poolside. Fresh squeezed lemonade from the tree behind the house, and fresh eggs with avocados and tomato. So memorable! We had friends with children come visit who were staying at the Four Seasons and entertained poolside while the kids swam in the infinity pool. Our guests were jealous of the space, privacy and ambiance that even the Four Seasons couldn't equal. We would go back in a heartbeat and only wished we had more than a week. It is a bit of a trek to a sandy beach, but you don't visit the Big Island for sandy beaches. We hiked on the volcano, spent an evening with a bottle of nice wine watching the glow of the lava in the crater. Unforgettable. This property is a gem. The house binder with directions on appliances, stereo and recommendations for local restaurants and sightseeing was very helpful and insightful. We have no complaints and only accolades for this wonderful home.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Paradise, plus and minus
Paradise, plus and minus
- Guest F (Los Angeles )
- Date of stay 02/02/12
- Review Submitted 08/14/12
It's a slight but actually charming chore to get to the house via a narrow and winding gravel road. The house per se is accurately described and quite wonderful. The pictures and listing do not exaggerate re. appearance and amenities: we found it both clean and lovely. We did have one quite annoying problem with maintenance (a dishwasher that did NOT work the whole time we were there, requiring repair with parts presumably from another island or the mainland that did not arrive in time for us). Other problems were minor but the house could use some additional tender loving inspection and care (door handles, window shades and handles, etc.). We left a more detailed note for the owner who always was cordial and generally responsive, although sometimes a bit hard to reach. The unfenced pool was not a problem, but did require apt caution for the 2+ year old. On the whole staying there was a quite good experience. We also felt quite appreciative when when the owner sent us a small refund as a nice gesture because of the malfunctioning dishwasher. The provisions of the contract were such that she didn't need to do that but it was both thoughtful and certainly good business on her part. Of course the Big Island itself is very special with lots to see, do, and enjoy... To sum up: we 6 adults (plus a 2+ year old baby) would readily recommend this property to relatives and others.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
Owner response: The one mile road to the house leaves the highway going through a residential area for about ½ mile. It then veers off into the more rural coffee district. It becomes one lane but is paved the entire way to the gated entry of the house. You will feel as if you are in a rain forest with beautiful flora and fauna (watch out for chickens) on every side. There are no streetlights so getting up there for the very first time at night is indeed an adventure! Be assured 4-wheel drive is not necessary to reach the house.
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Nice home but there were many issues
Nice home but there were many issues
- Guest stacey r.
- Date of stay 06/08/12
- Review Submitted 08/09/12
Overall this is a very nice property. Having said that I would not stay there again nor would I recommend it to any friends or family. First the good points. Pu'u Mahana is a beautiful home in the rural town of Captain Cook. The home was spacious decorated beautifully. Most of the living areas had built in speakers from the main stereo system. Outisde there is a lovely infinity pool with ample seating around it. There are 5 bedrooms in the property but 2 of them are only accessible by going outside. This worked well for us as it gave some of our party a bit of privacy but wouldn't work well if you have a large number of young kids. Now to the negatives. We stayed for 10 days in June (summer) and saw very little sun at the property. When we travelled down to the waters edge (beach) it was warm and sunny. The town of Captain Cooks is at approx. 1800ft elevation and the temperature is significantly cooler. Because of this it was too cold to sit outside in the evenings nor was it warm enough to swim in the beautiful pool. We spoke with several locals who indicated this was normal, so keep this in mind. Another plus is the awesome pizza place in Captain Cook (Pats Pies aka Paparoni's). The property had many issues. Each one was minor but when constantly being bombarded with them it became frustrating. We were constantly in touch with the owners dealing with some malfunction and while they were responsive, very few of the issues were fixed. Examples: 1. Electronics gates would not auto open and required us to scale the fence several times. 2. Spa was stuck in OFF and could not be used. (when the pool guy came to maintain the pool he did fix it for us, only to have it get stuck again a few days) 3. wifi was not correctly configured and could only be accessed in the kitchen 4. The temp in the fridge kept changing to high and we threw food out when it spoilt 5. ants in one of the beds 6. Trash was not collected during our 10 days and began to smell 7. At the end of our stay we realized the front door lock was not working and we had had no security during our stay As you can see, none of these are huge but combined they did not make for a pleasant stay. We found ourselves not wanting to spend much time in the home. To add insult to injury we did not get our deposit back until 6.5 weeks after our stay as opposed to the 21 days. With better maintenance and housekeeping this property could be a nice rental. Although there is still the weather to consider.Owner response: With one of the nicest properties in the Kona area, we seldom hear negatives. We take every request very seriously from our guests and do the very best we can to insure everything is in working order. Unfortunately, things do break, bugs do exist in the tropics (particularly if any food, diapers or even toothpaste is left out), user error happens when it comes to WiFi and the automatic door lock system. We have the inside and outside sprayed for bugs 6 times per year, the pool is maintained each week, as are the grounds. The refrigerator is top of the line and less than a year old but the doors do need to be kept closed or it is over-worked and the temperature changes. Security deposits are returned in a timely manner although the mail is not always as dependable as one would hope. As far as the weather, well, Mother Nature is in charge of that one. The temperature almost never drops below 68 nor gets higher than 85. Its perfect up on the mountain! Often we do see clouds come in from the mountain top in the late afternoon but fortunately it is always sunny down at the beach just a short drive away. To all of our guests we hope for the best vacation possible and welcome compliments as well as complaints.
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A Really Great Time!
A Really Great Time!
- Guest Gary (Colorado Springs, Co)
- Date of stay 07/12/12
- Review Submitted 08/07/12
If you are lookig to really enjoy Hawaii then this is the house to do it in! It is private, relaxing and imagine enjoying sunesets each night by the pool and each morning waking to an avairy setting. Jeni is great to work with and this setting does not disappoint!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: Gary, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! The sunsets and serene environment make it so relaxing. I, too, love the symphony of birds each morning as the sun rises over Mauna Loa! Blessings to you and your ohana!
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Family Vacation in October 2011
Family Vacation in October 2011
- Guest R (Seattle, WA)
- Date of stay 10/10/11
- Review Submitted 10/27/11
What a fantastic property! I grew up in HI and was thrilled to be able to spend a week with family there. Six adults + 2 children <5yo with more than enough room to roam about. Enjoyed the pool and walking through the garden. One nice thing about being at this elevation is that it is noticeably cooler than at sea level (e.g. beachfront hotel). I've forgotten how humid it can be, particularly in September/October and the cool trade winds were a nice reprieve. Definitely recommended.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3
A Peaceful and Tranquil Retreat!
A Peaceful and Tranquil Retreat!
- Guest Anne R. (Romeoville, Illinois)
- Date of stay 06/11/11
- Review Submitted 09/25/11
We stayed in this beautiful home from June 11 -18, 2011. It was a christmas gift to our grown children, and their significant others. There was a total of 10 adults there, and never once did we feel crowded, or out of space. The large and well equipped kitchen had everything we needed to take turns daily preparing a family meal, and coming together to share all our experiences on this beautiful island. It was not even necessary to leave the property to experience all the beauty and peacefulness of this island. The pool and hot tub were AMAZING!! The views were beautiful!! And the avocados growing everywhere on the property were THE BEST!! We did not want to leave. We would recommend this house to any size family! It was a week we will never forget! Thank-you for sharing it with us Jeni!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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A week in Eden.
A week in Eden.
- Guest Dave (Juneau, Alaska/Santa Monica, California)
- Date of stay 03/20/11
- Review Submitted 04/18/11
Our stay was like a dream. We'd rented a car to explore the island and, though we did somewhat, we never wanted to leave the compound. It was everything we'd expected and more.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Discovering Our Beautiful Villa, Swimming Pool & Fruit Trees in Paradise!
Discovering Our Beautiful Villa, Swimming Pool & Fruit Trees in Paradise!
- Guest Anya (West Bath, Maine)
- Date of stay 02/15/11
- Review Submitted 03/02/11
My family of 10 spent 10 wonderful days used this beautiful home as our base as we discovered paradise!!! Two grandchildren learned to swim in the kidney shaped pool! Our 10 year old taught our 9 year old cousin how to do standing dives. Our teen ager flirted with the local boys! Parents relaxed, collected avocados, fruits on the property, visited farmer's markets & cooked using the well equipped kitchen. We went to the beaches, restaurants and historical sites. And I, a 69 year old mother and grandmother, loved seeing/feeling our family enjoying being in paradise together!!!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Best rest I've had in a long time!
Best rest I've had in a long time!
- Guest Sonicdawg (Menlo Park, CA)
- Date of stay 11/18/10
- Review Submitted 02/01/11
This place is so great we rarely left the property! By day we slept in nicely decorated rooms, ate meals together prepared in a well stocked kitchen, and relaxed by the pool. By night we enjoyed dinner on the grill and played cards poolside as music from our ipods piped throughout the house. It was the most relaxing vacations I've ever had. Get a rental car as it's a drive to the beaches and downtown, but the house also has beach chairs and umbrellas that make those trips pleasant. I'm going back the next chance I get!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Far exceeded my expectations…and I expected a lot!
Far exceeded my expectations…and I expected a lot!
- Guest D (Seattle, WA)
- Date of stay 11/10/10
- Review Submitted 02/01/11
This house far exceeded my expectations…and I expected a lot! The property is beautiful and the house was in great shape. You can't begin to imagine how great it is until you have stayed there. It was so fun to have access to some of the most incredible beaches in the world and then retire in the evenings to this property. It is a secluded and private residence where we had the freedom to laugh loudly in the evenings and relax quietly in the serenity of the morning. We had a full house of friends and never felt crammed. From the living room to the dining room, from the patio by the pool to the breakfast nook in the kitchen, everything at the house fostered a great sense of community. We loved watching the sun go down as we barbecued and moved from the pool to the hot tub and back to the pool. All of the doors that open out to the pool area create a feeling of continuity between the house and the property. There were boogie boards, beach chairs, snorkels, coolers, umbrellas, etc. provided for our trips to the beach. Everything we needed was onsite and everything we wanted was close enough (fresh fruit, beaches, restaurants etc). The owner is great to work with and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed her home as much as she and her family enjoy it. This vacation was one of the hardest times I have ever had leaving. I am determined to find a way back and I highly recommend that you rent this house as well!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Holiday Season Nov 15 - Jan 14, 2014 7 night min stay |
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Regular Season Jan 15 - Apr 14, 2014 5 night min stay |
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Low season Apr 15 - Nov 14, 2014 5 night min stay |
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- Nearest Airport: Keahole Airport (KOA) at 20 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Kealekakua Bay at 5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2006
About the owner: We spent 2 years living in this beautiful home nestled in the slopes of Mauna Loa with our 3 kids. Business and education brought us back to the mainland recently but we have every intention of moving back to paradise some day soon. Enjoy our home in our absence! Aloha!
Why the Owner Chose Captain Cook:
Kona has long been a favorite place of ours and when the opportunity presented itself for us to relocate, this was our first choice. We fell in love with the home, the land and the peace and beauty the property offers.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Our friends, guests and ohana tell us they don't want to leave the property once they arrive. Everything you could imagine is right there; a resort-style pool, acres of fruit trees, an open house with incredible decor! Simply ono!
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- Primary: (425) 576-1408 (Washington, USA)
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Welcome to paradise! Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and our property...
Secluded infinity pool with both a deep end & shallow standing area, a spa too!
Pool sunset, grab a glass of wine and enjoy!
Living room leading out to the pool and patio through large glass pocket doors.
Our living room is beautifully decorated in Asian-themed reds and golds.
Kitchen overlooks the ocean and driveway.
Downstairs Master Suite overlooks the pool, king bed with seating & large TV.
Upstairs Master Suite has a private lanai, king bed and seating with TV.
Palm tree-themed with a queen bed, this room has an attached bath.
View to back of property facing Mauna Loa where the sun rises gloriously!
Tidepools down at the western beaches just 15 minutes from Pu'u Mahana!
Hulilee Palace down in Kailua-Kona on Alii Drive. Ocean front shopping & dining.
Our home is beautifully designed to take advantage of the pool & outdoor areas.
Drive through our avocado orchards on a private driveway to a large gated entry.
Beautiful sunsets poolside! Listen to the ocean breeze in the swaying palms.
Living room stairs leading to Master Suite on the second floor.
Dining area seats 8 plus a breakfast nook and bar seating for a total of 15.
Kitchen is supplied with top of the line appliances including a double oven.
Moroccan-themed with 2 twin beds, this room has an attached full bath.
Upstairs Master Suite bathroom is lovely and decorated with a mermaid theme.
Hawaiian-themed room with queen bed is private and accessible from outside.
Hawaiian chickens often roam the grounds with their 'ohana' following closely.
Ho'nau'nau, City of Refuge just 15 minutes directly west of Pu'u Mahana.
Volcano National Park, 90 miles away & worth it to discover the power of Pe'le
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"The Changing Identity of Corporate America" is theme for 2005 IU Business Conference
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University's Kelley School of Business 59th annual business conference will feature four people who understand the forces driving corporate America towards dramatic change.
The conference's four speakers -- the chief executive of a consulting firm that serves more than one-half of the world's largest companies, a member of
"The Changing Identity of Corporate America: Opportunity, Duty, Leadership" is the theme for the conference at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave.
Speaking will be Aaron Brown, journalist and anchor of CNN's
Registration and networking will begin at 8 a.m. The sessions will begin at 9 a.m. with a presentation by Brown about the impact of globalization, outsourcing and rising health care costs. Burns will follow and tell the story of the remarkable recent turnaround at Xerox. Parrett then will describe the challeges and opportunities presented to U.S. corporations by accelerating globalization. Smulyan will speak at lunch about leading his company through a period of rapid growth and deregulation.
The Kelley School will present its Academy of Alumni Fellows awards at lunch to three successful alumni, and also will recognize the recipient of its Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The program will conclude at about 2 p.m.
The registration fee is $130 by Feb. 22 and $140 after that. Table registrations are $1,200 for 10 persons or $625 for five persons. Table registrations include reserved seating at lunch and registration to the conference. Information and registration are available at http://www.kelley.iu.edu/busconf.cfm or 812-855-6340.
About the speakers:
With more than 25 years of journalistic experience to draw from, Aaron Brown is CNN's lead anchor during breaking news and special events as well as the anchor of
Brown has covered numerous news events for CNN, including the 9-11 attacks and the subsequent war on terrorism, the D.C.-area sniper, the aftermath of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, the British return of Hong Kong to the Chinese government, and Nelson Mandela's historic election as president of South Africa. His honors include three Emmy awards, a duPont-Columbia Award, a New York Film Festival World Medal and several Sigma Delta Chi awards for political, general and sports news reporting as well as in the category of outstanding documentary.
Ursula M. Burns was named president of Business Group Operations at Xerox Corp. in December 2002, and also is a corporate senior vice president. The Business Group Operations is a $12 billion organization, consisting of five business groups -- Production, Office, Supplies, Worldwide Manufacturing and Supply Chain Services, and Xerox's Engineering Center. Burns also has been named by
Burns joined Xerox in 1980 as a mechanical engineering summer intern. She subsequently held several positions in engineering, including product development and planning. In June 1991 she became the executive assistant to Paul A. Allaire, then Xerox chairman and chief executive officer. From 1992 through 2000, Burns led several business teams, including the office color and fax business, the office network copying business and the departmental business unit. In May 2000, she was named senior vice president for corporate strategic services, and most recently, president of the Document Systems and Solutions Group.
As CEO of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Bill Parrett brings a distinguished record of service to many of the firm's leading global clients. He co-founded the firm's Global Financial Services Industry practice and served as its first chairman. In recent years, he has led Deloitte's participation at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, including leading high-level discussions on corporate governance and on key issues impacting the financial services industry.
A long-time advocate of community service, Parrett serves on the board of trustees of Carnegie Hall, the National Advisory Board of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and the board of trustees of the United Way of America. He serves on the boards of the Japan Society and the U.S.-Japan Business Council, and is a member of the Transatlantic Business Dialogue and a trustee for the U.S. Council for International Business.
Jeffrey H. Smulyan is chairman of the board of Emmis Communications Corp., an Indianapolis-based radio, television and magazine publishing company with operations in 24 U.S. markets and Hungary and Belgium. After operating two radio stations in Indianapolis and Omaha, Neb., Smulyan formed and became principal shareholder of Emmis in 1980. A public company since 1994, Emmis owns and operates 23 FM and four AM radio stations in the nation's largest markets; 16 television stations; six local, regional and national magazine operations; the No. 1 radio network in Hungary; and nine radio stations in the Flanders region of Belgium. In 1995, Emmis became the first company to own top-rated stations in New York and Los Angeles simultaneously.
He is a director of the National Association of Broadcasters and former chairman of the board of directors of the Radio Advertising Bureau. His honors include the American Women in Radio and Television's Silver Satellite Award, the National Association of Broadcasters' National Radio Award, and
In 1994, Smulyan was named by the White House to head the U.S. delegation to the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunications Union. As a U.S. ambassador, he represented the United States in various bilateral meetings, negotiating a landmark agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
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Joining the host organization, the Kelley School of Business, are major sponsors Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BKD, LLP; Deloitte & Touche USA LLP; Eli Lilly and Co.; FedEx Corp.; Guidant Corp.; Philip Morris USA Inc. and Simon Property Group Inc.
Send registrations to Annual Business Conference, Kelley School of Business, 1275 E. 10th St., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-1703. Credit card registrations can be sent by fax to Conference Registrar, Kelley School of Business, 812-855-3535. Make checks payable to the IU Kelley School of Business Alumni Association.


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A Twitter user has demonstrated a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the microblogging platform that could allow an attacker to take over users' accounts or spread malware.
An Indonesian security researcher, using the alias "H4x0r-x0x" and Twitter handle "0wn3d_5ys," discovered the vulnerability and demonstrated the bug using his own Twitter account.
In addition, the researcher on Monday announced details about the flaw on a blog.
The vulnerability affects the "application name" field on Twitter's application registration page, used by developers when setting up a new Twitter application.
The flaw appears to be the result of a lack of input validation of the "application name field" when accepting new requests for Twitter applications, Daniel Kennedy, partner at Praetorian Security Group, told SCMagazineUS.com on Thursday. The flaw could be exploited by cybercriminals to insert malicious JavaScript code into a Twitter page.
"I haven't seen it used by attackers yet, but obviously that can change," Kennedy said.
Visiting the researcher's Twitter account causes a pair of XSS alert boxes, followed by a user's browser being manipulated. The demonstration of the flaw also causes an animation from the film "The Matrix" to appear, followed by messages from the researcher, one of which states, "My Twitter Owned By : H4x0r-x0x.."
"Infection [account takeover] can be accomplished simply by visiting a profile with an include of a malicious JavaScript, making a true self propagating website worm possible," according to a post on Praetorian Prefect.
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Presentation: "Supporting the Profitability of Washington Agriculture"
Bob Gore assumed the position of Acting Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture effective May 6, 2008 upon the retirement of Valoria Loveland. Bob had served as Deputy Director since June 1, 2006. Previously, he led the largest division at WSDA, the Commodity Inspection Division, since 1996. He began his career at WSDA as a grain sampler.
As the leader of the Commodity Inspection Division, Bob increased the use of technology to report real-time inspection results and quality data electronically to customers of fruit, vegetable, grain and seed inspections.
Due to his special expertise in grains, Bob has participated in furthering the grain industry's accomplishments. He has represented WSDA on the Washington Wheat Commission, Washington Barley Commission, and the Washington Dry Pea & Lentil Commission. Bob is past president of the American Association of Grain Inspection and Weighing Agencies.
As Acting Director, Bob oversees an agency responsible for animal health, water quality, plant inspections, food safety, fruit and grain inspection and certification, and marketing the state's agricultural products regionally and internationally.
Author: "Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations"
David R. Montgomery studies the evolution of topography and the influence of geomorphological processes on ecological systems and human societies. He received his B.S. in geology at Stanford University (1984) and his Ph.D. in geomorphology from UC Berkeley (1991). His published work includes studies of the evolution and near-extirpation of salmon, fluvial and hillslope processes in mountain drainage basins, the evolution of mountain ranges (Cascades, Andes, and Himalaya), and the analysis of digital topography. Current research includes field projects in the Philippines, eastern Tibet, and the Pacific Northwest of North America.
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Francis Scott Key, the Reluctant Patriot
The Washington lawyer was an unlikely candidate to write the national anthem; he was against America's entry into the War of 1812 from the outset
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Although Francis Scott key was a prolific writer, the only one of his poems to stand the test of time was "The Star-Spangled Banner." Although it would ultimately elevate him into the pantheon of American heroes, Key was known during his lifetime primarily as a respected figure in legal and political circles. As a friend and adviser to President Andrew Jackson, he helped defuse pre-Civil War confrontations between the federal government and the state of Alabama.
A religious man, Key believed slavery sinful; he campaigned for suppression of the slave trade. "Where else, except in slavery," he asked, "was ever such a bed of torture prepared?" Yet the same man, who coined the expression "the land of the free," was himself an owner of slaves who defended in court slaveholders' rights to own human property.
Key believed that the best solution was for African-Americans to "return" to Africa—although by then most had been born in the United States. He was a founding member of the American Colonization Society, the organization dedicated to that objective; its efforts led to the creation of an independent Liberia on the west coast of Africa in 1847. Although the society's efforts were directed at the small percentage of free blacks, Key believed that the great majority of slaves would eventually join the exodus. That assumption, of course, proved to be a delusion. "Ultimately," says historian Egerton, "the proponents of colonization represent a failure of imagination. They simply cannot envision a multiracial society. The concept of moving people around as a solution was widespread and being applied to Indians as well."
When Key died at 63 on January 11, 1843, the Baltimore American declared that "so long as patriotism dwells amongst us, so long will this Song be the theme of our Nation." Across America, statues have been erected to his memory. Key's Georgetown house—where he lived with his wife, Polly, and 11 children—was removed to make way for a highway in 1947. The two-story brick dwelling, a national landmark by any measure, was dismantled and put in storage. By 1955, the building, down to the last brick, had disappeared from its storage site; it is presumed lost to history. By a joint resolution of Congress, a flag has flown continuously since May 30, 1949, over a monument marking his birthplace in Keymar, Maryland. It celebrates Key's important role in shaping, as historians Bruce and William B. Catton once wrote, Americans' belief "not merely in themselves but also in their future . . . lying just beyond the western horizon."
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The quotes below were not written by Key. They are the words of his grandson F.S. Key-Smith in FRANCIS SCOTT KEY: AUTHOR OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER: WHAT ELSE HE WAS AND WHO, his self-published, hagiographic biography of Key. They do not come from the Oct. 5, 1814, letter Key wrote to John Randolph, which may be read in its entirety on line at the Maryland Historical Society web site. Key watched the bombardment of the fort through the daylight hours of September 13. According to Key, "It seemed as though mother earth had opened and was vomiting shot and shell in a sheet of fire and brimstone." But as darkness descended, Key could see little more of the battle than the "red glare" of the enemy's newly designed gunpowder-propelled Congreve rockets tracing fiery arcs across the sky. "The heavens aglow were a seething sea of flame," he later wrote to his friend John Randolph. In the "angry sea," as Key described conditions on that stormy night, the flag-of-truce sloop was "tossed as though in a tempest."
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