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Prosecutors obtained secret search warrant for Trump’s Twitter account : 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!

Payne Mountain is in the Way of My View

2) Tug Hill Plateau and Black River Valley – maybe meet old friend from Boy Scouts, see Confusion Flats, Whitestone Gulf, Lowville

Exploring the back roads of Lewis County

3) North Lake Reservoir – Kayak, explore now that the crowds and motor boats are mostly gone

South Lake Road

4) Early Autumn hike in the Catskills, camp at Burnt Rossman?

Valley

5) Jones Pond and the St Regis Canoe area

Four O'Clock But Sun Already Setting

Farmers Market Peaches πŸ‘

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.

What would you do if… 🎢

If you were listening to Joe Crocker it would be sing out of tune, and if it was David Crosby it would be find her dead on the floor. Maybe the Wonder Years weren’t as wonderful as people remember them to being. But let’s bang a gong and get it on. After all it’s the morning walk and I need to leave at a reasonable hour as I’m riding Blackie into work today and need to stop on the way mostly to get dental floss but also bananas and maybe some MSG.

Good morning! What day is it? Farmers Market Day, of course. I want zucchinis so badly. Mostly cloudy and 63 degrees in Delmar, NY. ☁ There is a west-northwest breeze at 11 mph. πŸƒ. The dew point is 60 degrees. The skies will clear around 9 am.

Not sure if I actually need to do my morning walk 🚢 if I’m taking Blackie 🚡 to work but I’m up and going and kind of like the quiet time known as walking to get my day started. Since getting my bike I don’t get in nearly as many steps as I used to do. I think I’ll do Cream of Wheat 🌾 and chia seeds, with fresh squeezed lemon πŸ‹ with stevia for sweetness, topped with plain non fat Greek yogurt and frozen wild Maine blueberries. 🫐 Just describing that seems so mouth πŸ‘„ watering because it is. Good for a sugar high and energy ⚑ for cycling to work.

Today will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny β˜πŸ‘‰ β˜€ , with a high of 83 degrees at 5pm. Typical for today. Maximum dew point of 63 at 11am. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. A year ago, we had mostly sunny skies. It was somewhat humid. The ahigh last year was 86 degrees. The record high of 96 was set in 2001.

Going to be a nice day to ride into work. 🚲 I figure Friday too after my dentist appointment. 🦷I thought about heading out of town this weekend but I really need a week off from life on the road, packing and unpacking. I’m thinking the following week of taking Thursday and Friday off for a long weekend at House Pond Campsite floating on the tube β­• and riding Piseco-Powley Road on Blackie if it’s nice.

Solar noon 🌞 is at 1:02 pm with sun having an altitude of 63.3Β° from the due south horizon (-7.5Β° vs. 6/21). A six foot person will cast a 3 foot shadow today compared to 2.2 feet on the first day of summer. The golden hour πŸ… starts at 7:28 pm with the sun in the west-northwest (286Β°). πŸ“Έ The sunset is in the west-northwest (293Β°) with the sun dropping below the horizon at 8:07 pm after setting for 3 minutes and 8 seconds with dusk around 8:37 pm, which is one minute and 20 seconds earlier than yesterday. πŸŒ‡ The best time to look at the stars is after 9:17 pm. At sunset, look for mostly clear skies πŸŒ„ and temperatures around 74 degrees. The dew point will be 59 degrees. There will be a west breeze at 8 mph. Today will have 14 hours and 13 minutes of daytime, a decrease of 2 minutes and 24 seconds over yesterday.

Yesterday all day my butt was dragging 😴 especially come the afternoon. I’m not sure why I got a goodnight sleep, had a protein and fiber rich breakfast of eggs and spinach, and nothing was extraordinary on Tuesday. I went to the planning board meeting yesterday on yet another development in the Albany Pine Bush. This time they’re proposing yet another warehouse in Colonie in prime Pine Bush in a wildlife corridor. πŸ‘·Town is mostly concerned with the coloring of the fencing and the stucco which they want to look like every other warehouse. Developer and the government Pine Bush commission is good as they’re building on an existing site. We’re not at Save the Pine Bush as it’s more Pine Bush being developed.

Tonight will be mostly clear πŸŒƒ, with a low of 58 degrees at 5am. Four degrees below normal, which is similar to a typical night around August 30th. Maximum dew point of 60 at 6pm. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. In 2022, we had mostly clear skies in the evening, which became partly cloudy by the early hours of the morning. It was somewhat humid. It got down to 63 degrees. The record low of 48 occurred back in 1955.

A picture perfect weekend on tap. 😎 Saturday, a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Maximum dew point of 64 at 4pm. Sunday, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Maximum dew point of 67 at 1pm. Typical average high for the weekend is 83 degrees.

It’s so tempting to head out of town 🌲 as summer is rapidly coming to a conclusion but I know the responsible thing is to stay closer to town and I’m tired of packing and unpacking all of the time, taking down and setting up camp β›Ί. I really should visit John at least one last time, his wife needs help with him and time is ticking for him. ⏳ It would be fun to take Blackie 🚡 out on the Erie Canal Trail and maybe the Albany Pine Bush Preserve in the evening. And just rest and restore myself. Eat some fried zucchini with lots of onions. πŸ†πŸ§… Maybe but not likely hammock camp overnight on Cole Hill.

As previously noted, there are 3 weeks until Average High Falls To 79 ️Degrees ⛱️️️ when the sun will be setting at 7:35 pm with dusk at 8:03 pm. On that day in 2022, we had rain and temperatures between 90 and 66 degrees. We hit a record high of 98 back in 1953.

Caywood Point