Great Blue Heron
Standing tall on Mason Lake.
Taken on Wednesday August 11, 2010 at Mason Lake.
NPR
Special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Twitter account back in January and requested Twitter not disclose this information to Trump, newly unsealed court documents show.
On Jan. 17, 2023, prosecutors applied for, and received, a search warrant directing Twitter, a company now known as X, to produce data and records related to the @realDonaldTrump account, documents from the U.S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit show.
The social media company subsequently fought the Justice Department on this warrant request as well as its demand not to disclose this information to Trump or others, the court filings show.
In a since-rejected appeal, Twitter had argued that the nondisclosure order violated the First Amendment and the Stored Communications Act.
Twitter did eventually comply with the warrant, but failed to produce all of the requested information until three days after a court-ordered deadline, placing the company in contempt and was ordered to pay a $350,000 fine for the delay.
September Long Weekend Trip Options
I am considering my options for a mid to late September trip. Probably do only one. Some possibilities:
1) Moose River Plains in fall foliage season – always real nice, the Wakely Firetower is open again!
2) Tug Hill Plateau and Black River Valley – maybe meet old friend from Boy Scouts, see Confusion Flats, Whitestone Gulf, Lowville
3) North Lake Reservoir – Kayak, explore now that the crowds and motor boats are mostly gone
4) Early Autumn hike in the Catskills, camp at Burnt Rossman?
5) Jones Pond and the St Regis Canoe area
Camping Up at Spectulator Tree Farm 17
Another open campsite with lots of light for solar camping. Cell reception isn't great that here but there is some cell.
Camping
Farmers Market Peaches 🍑
The difference in flavor between farmers market peaches and those from the grocery store is truly remarkable. Grown with care and harvested at the peak of ripeness, these peaches burst with an intensity of taste that store-bought counterparts can rarely replicate. The depth of sweetness and complexity of flavor found in each juicy bite is a testament to the attention and dedication of local farmers.
Though the price tag may give one pause, the old adage “you get what you pay for” rings true. The extra dollars spent on farmers market peaches translate into an elevated gastronomic experience that transcends the mere act of consumption. The anticipation of savoring each succulent peach justifies the expense, making it a conscious choice to prioritize quality over quantity.
Additionally, the impermanence of the farmers market peach season underscores the urgency to indulge in this delectable pleasure. With autumn on the horizon, these fresh delights will soon give way to the changing seasons. This fleeting nature adds an extra layer of value to each bite, encouraging us to embrace the present moment and seize the opportunity to savor the fleeting taste of summer.
Log Haul Road on South Mountain
It's kind of pretty with the open meadows, after the logging.
Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Ashland Pinnacle State Forest.