Don't get yourself caught up in an Amityville situation

We all know the story of Amityville horror, whether by watching the movie or remake, reading the book, or listening to countless interviews with lawyers and the family supposedly haunted by the murders that took place within the home in New York. The house exists still and is back and forth on the real estate market.. Lots have debunked the story of the Lutz family. Others stand by the account and believe that DeFeo murders forever haunted the property..

The house was bought by a resident in 2010 for $950,000.. and then sold.. Those who attended the house showing in 2010 moving sale at 108 Ocean Ave. but the basement was not open for public consumption at the time. The owner in 2010 did not claim any haunting took place. As a matter of fact, no owners have since the Lutz family left in the 20th century..

But it brings up an interesting question, should you conclude that your own home is haunted by spirits or worse. What do you do to get rid of the house?

You can technically walk away from the mortgage. 

But if you're more inclined to care about credit and a future purchase, you'll want to sell the house on the market--and we know that demons and evilspiritdoers won't care about the asking price.  

A new show is being filmed to be on the SyFy that may help those in need of advice on how to ditch the witch. A Fort Wane, Indiana, real estate agent is going to try to help. His name is Scott FladHammer and he wrote a book "HOW TO SELL AN UGLY OR HAUNTED HOUSE."

We all know the housing market collapsed in 2008--and what is left of it appears to be collapsing even further. Maybe we finally have a blame.. now financial institutions' greed but instead witches and ghosts lurking in the walls of attics of homes. In which case, FladHammer will ride to the rescue.

Don't get yourself caught up in an Amityville situation

We all know the story of Amityville horror, whether by watching the movie or remake, reading the book, or listening to countless interviews with lawyers and the family supposedly haunted by the murders that took place within the home in New York. The house exists still and is back and forth on the real estate market.. Lots have debunked the story of the Lutz family. Others stand by the account and believe that DeFeo murders forever haunted the property..

The house was bought by a resident in 2010 for $950,000.. and then sold.. Those who attended the house showing in 2010 moving sale at 108 Ocean Ave. but the basement was not open for public consumption at the time. The owner in 2010 did not claim any haunting took place. As a matter of fact, no owners have since the Lutz family left in the 20th century..

But it brings up an interesting question, should you conclude that your own home is haunted by spirits or worse. What do you do to get rid of the house?

You can technically walk away from the mortgage. 

But if you're more inclined to care about credit and a future purchase, you'll want to sell the house on the market--and we know that demons and evilspiritdoers won't care about the asking price.  

A new show is being filmed to be on the SyFy that may help those in need of advice on how to ditch the witch. A Fort Wane, Indiana, real estate agent is going to try to help. His name is Scott FladHammer and he wrote a book "HOW TO SELL AN UGLY OR HAUNTED HOUSE."

We all know the housing market collapsed in 2008--and what is left of it appears to be collapsing even further. Maybe we finally have a blame.. now financial institutions' greed but instead witches and ghosts lurking in the walls of attics of homes. In which case, FladHammer will ride to the rescue.

Bayou bubbles: An update

At the beginning of July, Earth Informer and other sources reported on strange bubbling taking place in Assumption Parish, Louisiana.. Gas drilling and a leaking pipeline was being blamed, but curiosity was even higher because of strange tremors that the area felt during the bubbling.

And now weeks later, the investigation continues into what exactly is causing the Bayou to bubble.. 

According to a local report on CBS WAFB in Louisiana, authorities are still trying to establish a cause for Bayou Corne's bubbles.  The nearest cavern owned by Chevron has been ruled out. The USGS is going to speak to people in the area who have said they felt tremors. . Another news report from WAFB on July 12 said that seismic monitors will test reported tremors from at least two dates: June 8 and July 3..

And what is next? Besides more bubbling?

WAFB reports:

USGS officials are prepared to stay in Assumption Parish for four months, if need be. Meanwhile, officials continue to test the bubbles twice a day.

Officials have said there are no immediate threats that would call for an evacuation, but there is a voluntary evacuation in place.

Bayou bubbles: An update

At the beginning of July, Earth Informer and other sources reported on strange bubbling taking place in Assumption Parish, Louisiana.. Gas drilling and a leaking pipeline was being blamed, but curiosity was even higher because of strange tremors that the area felt during the bubbling.

And now weeks later, the investigation continues into what exactly is causing the Bayou to bubble.. 

According to a local report on CBS WAFB in Louisiana, authorities are still trying to establish a cause for Bayou Corne's bubbles.  The nearest cavern owned by Chevron has been ruled out. The USGS is going to speak to people in the area who have said they felt tremors. . Another news report from WAFB on July 12 said that seismic monitors will test reported tremors from at least two dates: June 8 and July 3..

And what is next? Besides more bubbling?

WAFB reports:

USGS officials are prepared to stay in Assumption Parish for four months, if need be. Meanwhile, officials continue to test the bubbles twice a day.

Officials have said there are no immediate threats that would call for an evacuation, but there is a voluntary evacuation in place.

As the solar storm from the X flare hits earth, federal agencies are providing inconsistent information on the power

What is troubling to think about is when a really large solar event takes place that could have a significant impact on this planet, will things be this much of a mess?

As the solar storm from the X flare hits earth, federal agencies are providing inconsistent information on the power

What is troubling to think about is when a really large solar event takes place that could have a significant impact on this planet, will things be this much of a mess?

All that anger about made in China Team USA outfits

First of all, I can say this: I don’t like that China made Team USA’s Olympic clothing anymore than the next person. I type this, of course, on a computer make in India.. and read about the story on an iPhone made in China. Oh and of course Congress was outraged too. I am sure Harry Reid, who said we should burn the clothes and start from scratch, was wearing a suit made in the USA? And socks made in the USA? And .. well, he wasn’t. Chances are no one anywhere ever really is anymore.

And that is the tragic part of this story.

We don’t make anything here. Including military vehicles! How many times have you heard about China making weapons of war and selling them the United States? How many times before someone notices? Sports made people notice.. Team USA’s awful beret style outfit made people notice..

Another angle of this story not being mentioned is just how awful the outfits are. It looks like a remake of CHARIOTS OF FIRE. 

Personally I enjoy the summer games. Really. There is something magical, still, about the Olympics. And of course this year they feature a boatload of missiles pointed directly at the city of London by British military … but that aside, the United States, with its double breasted lapels and berets, will march into Olympics stadium proudly with an American flag and outfits made in China. Wonder where that flag was made….

And wonder where team China’s outfits were made? let me guess.. Taiwan? 

All that anger about made in China Team USA outfits

First of all, I can say this: I don’t like that China made Team USA’s Olympic clothing anymore than the next person. I type this, of course, on a computer make in India.. and read about the story on an iPhone made in China. Oh and of course Congress was outraged too. I am sure Harry Reid, who said we should burn the clothes and start from scratch, was wearing a suit made in the USA? And socks made in the USA? And .. well, he wasn’t. Chances are no one anywhere ever really is anymore.

And that is the tragic part of this story.

We don’t make anything here. Including military vehicles! How many times have you heard about China making weapons of war and selling them the United States? How many times before someone notices? Sports made people notice.. Team USA’s awful beret style outfit made people notice..

Another angle of this story not being mentioned is just how awful the outfits are. It looks like a remake of CHARIOTS OF FIRE. 

Personally I enjoy the summer games. Really. There is something magical, still, about the Olympics. And of course this year they feature a boatload of missiles pointed directly at the city of London by British military … but that aside, the United States, with its double breasted lapels and berets, will march into Olympics stadium proudly with an American flag and outfits made in China. Wonder where that flag was made….

And wonder where team China’s outfits were made? let me guess.. Taiwan? 

Feeling like 2008 all over again

Remember when dozens of people fainted while watching candidate Obama speak in 2008? It seems like it's occurring again.

During an Obama speech in Virginia, the President's pool reporters reported on a brand new 2012 version of the 08 faints:

The WEEKLY STANDARD re-reports what the pool said:

Paramedics treated 21 people on the scene and took one to the hospital, according to the Roanoke fire department.

Feeling like 2008 all over again

Remember when dozens of people fainted while watching candidate Obama speak in 2008? It seems like it's occurring again.

During an Obama speech in Virginia, the President's pool reporters reported on a brand new 2012 version of the 08 faints:

The WEEKLY STANDARD re-reports what the pool said:

Paramedics treated 21 people on the scene and took one to the hospital, according to the Roanoke fire department.

Friday the 13th must reads

Friday night.
The mood is right.

Of course if you're so inclined to get some information into your system tonight along with your cold or warm brew of choice, here you go.. Enjoy and be safe:

• An interesting article from THE ATLANTIC on Obama's drone war.. 
• Mitt Romney set to make the rounds this weekend, but it will also be Ron Paul's last stand.. in Nebraska of all places.. If he wins Saturday in the state he could shake up the GOP convention and the party itself..
• This story is making national headlines most likely only because it's weird: A boyfriend assaulted his girlfriend with steak sauce. The reason? Well FIFTY SHADES OF GRAY of course..
• Who were the first Americans? Some new information questions how old we are and who was here first...
• A 28-year-old autistic man was found alive after three weeks lost in a remote part of Utah..
• Some historic flooding is taking place in Houston, but it is most likely not enough to end a drought that seems to continue on and on.
• GREEN MILE star Michael Clarke Duncan in hospital after cardiac arrest..
• More horrid Syria massacres taking place..

And.. indeed, it is Friday the 13th. Hopefully there were no black cats in your way or ladders above your head throughout the day. And even if there were, why worry. Amazingly, 60 million people around this planet will. 

Be safe and be lucky.

Perhaps today is the best day to play the lottery.

Friday the 13th must reads

Friday night.
The mood is right.

Of course if you're so inclined to get some information into your system tonight along with your cold or warm brew of choice, here you go.. Enjoy and be safe:

• An interesting article from THE ATLANTIC on Obama's drone war.. 
• Mitt Romney set to make the rounds this weekend, but it will also be Ron Paul's last stand.. in Nebraska of all places.. If he wins Saturday in the state he could shake up the GOP convention and the party itself..
• This story is making national headlines most likely only because it's weird: A boyfriend assaulted his girlfriend with steak sauce. The reason? Well FIFTY SHADES OF GRAY of course..
• Who were the first Americans? Some new information questions how old we are and who was here first...
• A 28-year-old autistic man was found alive after three weeks lost in a remote part of Utah..
• Some historic flooding is taking place in Houston, but it is most likely not enough to end a drought that seems to continue on and on.
• GREEN MILE star Michael Clarke Duncan in hospital after cardiac arrest..
• More horrid Syria massacres taking place..

And.. indeed, it is Friday the 13th. Hopefully there were no black cats in your way or ladders above your head throughout the day. And even if there were, why worry. Amazingly, 60 million people around this planet will. 

Be safe and be lucky.

Perhaps today is the best day to play the lottery.

HOW LOW WITH THE AURORA GO!?

The X flare blasted off the sun yesterday with ferocity.. According to SpaceWeather.com, the timing of the event has changed as the CME which blurted out is moving faster than expected..
According to the site:

REVISED FORECAST: The CME launched toward Earth by yesterday's X-flare is moving faster than originally thought. Analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab have revised their forecast accordingly, advancing the cloud's expected arrival time to 09:17 UT (5:17 am EDT) on Saturday, July 14th. Weekend auroras are likely.

 The other question for skywatchers: How low will aurora go? NASA has a site to monitor it.. If you're in a lucky Northern state in the United States you may get a glimpse of some beautiful images..

Here is the NASA site with the map
Stay tuned..

HOW LOW WITH THE AURORA GO!?

The X flare blasted off the sun yesterday with ferocity.. According to SpaceWeather.com, the timing of the event has changed as the CME which blurted out is moving faster than expected..
According to the site:

REVISED FORECAST: The CME launched toward Earth by yesterday's X-flare is moving faster than originally thought. Analysts at the Goddard Space Weather Lab have revised their forecast accordingly, advancing the cloud's expected arrival time to 09:17 UT (5:17 am EDT) on Saturday, July 14th. Weekend auroras are likely.

 The other question for skywatchers: How low will aurora go? NASA has a site to monitor it.. If you're in a lucky Northern state in the United States you may get a glimpse of some beautiful images..

Here is the NASA site with the map
Stay tuned..

Friday morning radar

The week is coming to a close within hours.. and along with the close of the week the brewing solar storm is also heading to Earth. The X.4 flare yesterday was huge.. but could have been bigger of course. We should be glad it wasn't.

In the mean time here are some events occurring that are worth note:

• The fallout continues in the Penn State scandal .. The Freeh report will be talked about for years. But today Penn State is defending itself from it..
• Yahoo! has major security breach as 453,000 user passwords are posted online..
• Digg was a social media star only a few internet lifetimes ago.. and now it's sold to the highest bidder.
• Drudge Report says that Condi Rice is being considered by Mitt Romney for Vice President .. While Romney Rice sounds like a winning dish at a restaurant could it be a winning team to beat Obama Biden?

The weather threats for today include much above normal temperatures--and the problem is going to be what it does to our corn and eventual prices of the commodity.  One report says the corn crop for 2012 hinges on what happens over the next 30 days. 

More war? RT.COM reporting on some interesting movement of US craft.

There seems to be something troubling about sleeping through life. But globally we are not heeding the advice of the profit Ferris Beuhler, instead kids today are taking sleeping pills in huge numbers..

In the meantime here is a forecast track from the Goddard Space Weather Lab, this CME will hit on July 14 and definitely impact the planet Earth.

Stay safe out there.

Friday morning radar

The week is coming to a close within hours.. and along with the close of the week the brewing solar storm is also heading to Earth. The X.4 flare yesterday was huge.. but could have been bigger of course. We should be glad it wasn't.

In the mean time here are some events occurring that are worth note:

• The fallout continues in the Penn State scandal .. The Freeh report will be talked about for years. But today Penn State is defending itself from it..
• Yahoo! has major security breach as 453,000 user passwords are posted online..
• Digg was a social media star only a few internet lifetimes ago.. and now it's sold to the highest bidder.
• Drudge Report says that Condi Rice is being considered by Mitt Romney for Vice President .. While Romney Rice sounds like a winning dish at a restaurant could it be a winning team to beat Obama Biden?

The weather threats for today include much above normal temperatures--and the problem is going to be what it does to our corn and eventual prices of the commodity.  One report says the corn crop for 2012 hinges on what happens over the next 30 days. 

More war? RT.COM reporting on some interesting movement of US craft.

There seems to be something troubling about sleeping through life. But globally we are not heeding the advice of the profit Ferris Beuhler, instead kids today are taking sleeping pills in huge numbers..

In the meantime here is a forecast track from the Goddard Space Weather Lab, this CME will hit on July 14 and definitely impact the planet Earth.

Stay safe out there.

Olympic fever in Capitol after Team USA outfits be made in China

News yesterday has agitated Congress. Numerous members of the body spoke out on the floor of the House about Team USA's Olympics outfits made in China. 

The 2012 USA uniform was unveiled on NBC's Today Show.. Ralph Lauren created the look and it was based off of the 1948 games that were also in London.

But where was the wardrobe made? China..

While the upset seemed to be equal regardless of the political party, it may have been Senate Leader Harry Reid that had the quote of the moment about this issue:

'I am so upset. I think the Olympic committee should be ashamed of themselves. I think they should be embarrassed. I think they should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them and start all over again'

Burn them baby!

Olympics start soon.

The race for the gold may come down to USA vs China. 

But in the geopolitical and manufacturing world, I think we know who's ahead.

Olympic fever in Capitol after Team USA outfits be made in China

News yesterday has agitated Congress. Numerous members of the body spoke out on the floor of the House about Team USA's Olympics outfits made in China. 

The 2012 USA uniform was unveiled on NBC's Today Show.. Ralph Lauren created the look and it was based off of the 1948 games that were also in London.

But where was the wardrobe made? China..

While the upset seemed to be equal regardless of the political party, it may have been Senate Leader Harry Reid that had the quote of the moment about this issue:

'I am so upset. I think the Olympic committee should be ashamed of themselves. I think they should be embarrassed. I think they should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them and start all over again'

Burn them baby!

Olympics start soon.

The race for the gold may come down to USA vs China. 

But in the geopolitical and manufacturing world, I think we know who's ahead.

The 'extreme' X flare earth-bound

Sunspot 1520 was the perfect storm waiting to erupt. 

It was many times the size of the planet earth and aimed itself like a gun directly at our pale blue dot. 

Today it fired with a ferocious X.4 flare.. 

X flares are the strongest of solar flares that are unleashed from the sun.

According to  media reports only hours ago, scientists were carefully studying the eruption and concluded that it is earthbound.. 

A highly cited story running tonight on Space.Com on the flare tells the tale of Sunspot 1520 and how we may see even more action coming:

But while sunspot AR1520 may sound like a solar behemoth, it is actually a relatively modest sunspot example, and promises more sun storms to come, Dean Pesnell, project scientist for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, told SPACE.com. "It's certainly not done. It's only halfway across the face of the sun right now," Pesnell said from the Goddard center in Greenbelt, Md., which oversees the sun-watching SDO mission. "We'll be able to watch it from the Earth for at least another week." The SDO spacecraft captured a video of the huge X1.4 solar flare and is one of several spacecraft keeping a constant watch on the sun's weather cycle.

There is a potential for radio transmission problems.. satellite issues.. There will also be a good chance for some amazing, spectacular, and beautiful Northern Lights--which do have a sound now, don't forget.  

At this point, only minor effects are predicted to impact the planet from the event.. More developments may occur if 1520 fires off another round.. 

Despite the strength or weakness of this, is this planet truly ready for what would happen if a monster solar event took place? We all know the answer to that question is no. Sadly, every time we dodge a bullet we just wipe the sweat from our brow and keep moving on.. not realizing that the sun that heats us can also be our biggest enemy. 

The 'extreme' X flare earth-bound

Sunspot 1520 was the perfect storm waiting to erupt. 

It was many times the size of the planet earth and aimed itself like a gun directly at our pale blue dot. 

Today it fired with a ferocious X.4 flare.. 

X flares are the strongest of solar flares that are unleashed from the sun.

According to  media reports only hours ago, scientists were carefully studying the eruption and concluded that it is earthbound.. 

A highly cited story running tonight on Space.Com on the flare tells the tale of Sunspot 1520 and how we may see even more action coming:

But while sunspot AR1520 may sound like a solar behemoth, it is actually a relatively modest sunspot example, and promises more sun storms to come, Dean Pesnell, project scientist for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, told SPACE.com. "It's certainly not done. It's only halfway across the face of the sun right now," Pesnell said from the Goddard center in Greenbelt, Md., which oversees the sun-watching SDO mission. "We'll be able to watch it from the Earth for at least another week." The SDO spacecraft captured a video of the huge X1.4 solar flare and is one of several spacecraft keeping a constant watch on the sun's weather cycle.

There is a potential for radio transmission problems.. satellite issues.. There will also be a good chance for some amazing, spectacular, and beautiful Northern Lights--which do have a sound now, don't forget.  

At this point, only minor effects are predicted to impact the planet from the event.. More developments may occur if 1520 fires off another round.. 

Despite the strength or weakness of this, is this planet truly ready for what would happen if a monster solar event took place? We all know the answer to that question is no. Sadly, every time we dodge a bullet we just wipe the sweat from our brow and keep moving on.. not realizing that the sun that heats us can also be our biggest enemy.