Saturday, July 13, 2013

Most Important Trial in American History - Modern History - Western Civilization???

I'm not saying the most famous trial in American History. ..

 Because my attorney father was definitely involved as a legal expert in that extremely famous trial of national and even global interest and I would have to "brag" a bit.


Yes, my father was at the Jack Ruby trial in Dallas, TX when he was on trial for shooting Lee H. Oswald for shooting and assassinating sitting U.S. President John F. Kennedy. He was there as a legal expert to provide his expert legal opinion on "temporary insanity." My father wanted Ruby's lead attorney from San Francisco, Melvin Belli, to go with something new of a defense my father thought-up especially for this unique set of circumstances Ruby found himself that day he pulled the trigger on Oswald by a happenstance passing while Oswald was in custody, called "Patriotic Insanity."

Recently my father's partner's wife provided him with her private pages of her diary as a household wife of an attorney from Beaver, Beaver County Pennsylvania. With her permission he shared it with my mother and my five siblings. For me, as a dorky writer, I was captivated by the perspective of an everyday housewife of that time in a quaint otherwise quiet town such as Beaver that was abuzz with the Kennedy assassination being hugely covered in the media to begin with let alone her husband and his partner (my father) being thrusted into the national narrative here as the result of an important "insanity case" my father had won that gathered lots of attention as a ground-breaking defense and verdict.

However, what I believe is one of the most important and not famous trials in U.S. history is that case called "the Scope Monkey Trials."


The reason this trial was so important for not only U.S. history but modern history and western civilization in general is clearly so as it was not a plain and cut case of breaking the law by actions that created a victim of some sort because of violence, destruction of property or fraud ... No, it was a case based on innocent children being victimized and wronged by different "thought" taught to them and challenging what was "the word" of the Bible itself!





What else makes this the granddaddy of modern cases for me is that not only is it groundbreaking and bench marking for "freedom of thought" and, whoa, different perspectives being taught in schools to children and their precious fragile minds other than that which had been taught since the Mayflower landed here in pursuit to have the freedoms to worship without prosecution --- is that instead of Scope being burnt-at-the-stake or tar-&-feathered by an angry, blood-thirsty pitchfork & torch carrying people of a mob demanding "justice," this was going to have the right to be argued in a court of law.

As much as the people of the South did not even want to entertain the notion that their purely noble blue-blood may have been derived indeed by primates such as monkeys! They could not just handle this by good-old, bible thumping fascism! These folks had to restrain the power of animalistic, raw, primitive, wild mob punishment (or as they saw it back then = justice) and see it all played out on the scales of the balance of reason argued in a court of law.


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Friday, July 12, 2013

How to Detect the #TheGoodStuff ?! .. What TV Station Managers Have Been Hiding from You for Years!!

Things are finally changing a bit in regards to TV local NEWS station managers refusing to inspire the public with ‪#‎TheGoodStuff‬ and only spoonfeeding the ‪#‎badstuff‬ adhering to the "low hanging fruit" production of "if it bleeds, it leads" (and that would be OK if they also reported on ‪#‎everyday‬ solutions to counter)

New Day @NewDay:
‪#‎Goodstuff‬ is important! @ChrisCuomo MT @uriahelisabitch @NewDay on CNN always makes me smile. It seems like they always report good news



my ‪#‎tweet‬ below here to CNN's ‪#‎NewDay‬ was ‪#‎favorited‬ by them just now regarding ‪#‎KDHeather‬ delivering ‪#‎TheGoodSutff‬ on the ‪#‎airwaves‬ w/ this amazing story:

@NewEdayMedia:
@KDKAHeather @NewDay hey #NewDay I dig your new show & appreciate bold move you're doing w/ ‪#‎TheGoodStuff‬ which #KDHeather illustrates here!

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Explore Castle Hill Inn = Get-a-way to Newport RI now or in fall .. Trust me.

 

This place just plain & simple is impeccable for a breathtaking, refreshing get-a-way.

 


From the approach, forty acres for you to explore --- stay in one of the opulent suites or rooms of the Inn or a cottage by the beach or a room in  the Harbor House --- it’s all really #goodstuff.

 

Organic dinning with nothing short of spectacular views and a wine cellar where in the 1990’s (first time I was there) as Caymus was becoming a cult wine and priced moderately then as a reward to those who were cool enough to know about it = they had it on the list.

I fell in love with the wine, the food, the rooms, the view and the impeccable service of a Ritz-Carlton (no affiliation though).

 

One night after dinner the fog was so so thick and the sound of crashing waves were like thunder – you couldn’t see in front of you really – and my girl, my wife, was kinda startled and not as cool with it all as me as I was feeling (kinda high on everything) and it drew her into my arms. #love

 

The graceful Castle Hill Lighthouse seems almost a natural extension of our rocky seascape. It was built in 1890 by celebrated American architect H.H. Richardson, after Agassiz deeded the land from his property to the U.S. Government for $1.00. The granite tower stands thirty-four feet tall and has in the past featured a 1,300-pound fog bell. In addition to serving as a beacon for ships navigating Narragansett Bay, the lighthouse has also acted as the starting and finish line for many of Newport’s famous yacht races, affording guests unparalleled views of the action from our rolling Lawn. Curious explorers can easily reach the coastal icon by footpaths on our grounds.

 
The beach cottages. ..
 
 
 
a private cove & marina
 
 
 
 
Glamor: "Grace Kelly Beach"
 


In the great hurricane of 1938, the waters of Castle Hill beach and cove became one, famously cutting the peninsula off from the mainland. An intimate coastal beauty, the arc of white sandy beach surrounded by calm waters has called generations of families and guests to its shore for annual summer retreats. Today, Castle Hill is Newport’s only luxury inn boasting private beach accommodations. The majestic coastline offers quintessential New England rock formations and magical sunsets, making it the perfect locale for splashing in the surf or to relax in peaceful contemplation.
 
 
100% Organic = Farm to Table #BuyFreshBuyLocal
 
 
 
Our forty acres are lush with natural wildlife, but Castle Hill is also a haven for farming our own vegetables. Down by the Marina, red Rambo radish, bright light swiss chard, and spicy micro greens are only a few of the ingredients grown in our raised garden beds. Behind the Chalet, the air is rich with fragrance from lemon basil, wild marjoram, and orange thyme at our herb and garlic garden. Our culinary team regularly incorporates and builds dishes around these on-site offerings.

…But they aren’t the only ones who adore the greens: rabbits regularly attempt to plunder the beds. We've built fences to protect the crop, but resourceful baby bunnies still squeeze through the holes. They spend their first few weeks fattening up, until they’re so plump they can’t get back out of the beds. This means that often times in spring, our chefs add freeing the adorable trespassers to their to-do list.

The Mansion's chefs artfully craft fresh local fish, regional meats, and produce into a distinctly native, seasonal menu, served in four dining rooms within the Inn. On The Lawn, the epitome of classic New England al fresco dining, think small plates and summer cocktails delivered right to your Adirondack chair. From creative cocktails to appetizers to desserts, imaginative presentation and exceptional taste characterize Castle Hill Inn's fine Dining Experiences.

Dinner: Sunday through Thursday 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.


Lunch: Monday through Saturday 11:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday Brunch: with Live Jazz 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 
  • Castle Hill Inn
  • 590 Ocean Drive
  • Newport, RI 02840
  • tel: 401-849-3800
  • toll free: 888-466-1355

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    Tuesday, July 9, 2013

    MiSUnderstood

    hey, thanks again for that package = haven't opened it yet & probably won't until my birthday but I do appreciate it so much = much love, johnny


    Misunderstood  watch live performance here of Jeff Tweedy speaking for a generation or two or three (predicting the future of past & present & all those tomorrows) ...  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_HBJ5sHcJU 
     
     

     
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    Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out = Carla Bruni: No Promises

    Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 

     = Carla Bruni



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    The Spy _ "I know your deepest secret fear"

    The Spy

    - The Doors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xa_peZmk-o




    John Alan Conte Jr John Alan Conte` Jr. @NewEdayMedia 16s:
    @TheDoors "I know your deepest secret fear"
     
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