Nikola Tesla Worked in Shoreham, Long Island, NY
Ben Vitale

 

The large facility in Shorham, NY,  that was formally used by the world renowned scientist Nicola Tesla, is well on its way to being  saved. This piece of valuable historic property, on Tesla Street,  will not see the bulldozer. The for Sale sign is still in place, but a group called "TeslaScience Center at Wardenclyffe" has been collecting donations that will be used to preserve this historic facility.

Who was Nicola Tesla? Well''' without Mr. Tesla, you would probably be using Kerosene lamps to light your house. The Electrical power distribution system,  as originally set up by Thomas Edison, used Direct Current Generators.  If you lived one mile from a 120 Volt , DC Generator, and connected your toaster to the power wires you would probably have 100 Volts available to operate your Toaster. OK...what happened to the 20 Volts? The 20 Volts was lost or dropped in the Transmission wires. OK my Toaster works fine! Now let us consider the neighbor who lives two miles from the DC Generating Station; when he connects his Toaster to the electrical wires he will only have 80 Volts available to power his toaster! Hum... Toasters do not work too well with only 80 Volts to power them. Now consider the person who lives Five miles from the DC Generating Station; he will have only 20 Volts available to operate his toaster. This is totally useless!

Nicola Tesla invented the Alternating Current Power Transmission System; his  AC Transmission system worked because of a device called a transformer. A Transformer can increase or decrease AC Voltage, determined by the primary to secondary turns ratio. There is no need to fully understand the operation of a transformer; the concept is most important! If you have a Ten to One Transformer, and put 100 Volts AC into the primary winding, you will get 1000 Volts AC out of the Secondary winding. This also works backwards; if you put 1000 Volts AC into the secondary winding you will get 100 Volts AC  out of the primary winding. Hummm...how would you apply this effect if you were designing a power system that was required to go across the country? OK... if wires drop voltage, I would use a transformer to increase the transmission line voltage to 10,000 Volts; at the receiving end we could use another transformer to step the voltage back down to 120 Volts AC. With this system, Toasters would work fine across the country! LOL Please do not attempt to design or operate your own Power distribution system; this is extremely dangerous and requires the services of a professional design engineer. All  of the examples in this article are simply illustrations to facilitate understanding of the subject matter. All voltages specified are only nominal, to facilitate understanding of the subject .

The Alternating current principals used  by Tesla led to the development of Radio communications as we know it today! without Tesla you would not have a Cell Phone, TV, or Radio.  That's it folks "No text messaging!" LOL

Been to the Hospital lately? Had an MRI? Nicola Tesla's work was an integral part of this development. Did you have an X-ray taken? Yep! Nicola again! LOL.

Do you like the motor in your washing machine? Without Nicola Tesla you would be using a Wash Board!

Nicola Tesla is a genius, that has had a profound effect on our quality of life; unfortunately Tesla has not received the credit that he deserves. Nicola Tesla died 1943; his legacy is 700 US Patents, and the Radio and Power Systems that we now enjoy.

You might want to watch the following YouTube videos.
(Left click the links below.)

UFOTV

The Missing Secrets Of NikolaTesla

WARDENCLYFFE PSA

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Patchogue Knights of Columbus #725


Annual Fall Craft and Vendor Fair

Free Admission

Sunday, October 14, 2012, 10 am – 4 pm

Knights of Columbus Hall

38 West First Street

(off of Waverly Ave.)

Patchogue, NY 11772

(631) 207-0725


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Reminder From the Suffolk County Police Department Fifth Precinct


The next Fifth Precinct open community meeting is scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Fifth Precinct; 125 Waverly Avenue, Patchogue.

Note:
Anyone can attend; you do not have to represent an organization. Having a local problem; attend the meeting!



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Save our Holtsville Ecology Center
Ben Vitale

The current budget proposal for Brookhaven Town, Suffolk County, NY, indicates that it will no longer support the Holtsville Ecology Center. The community has been pleading with our politicians to maintain support for our treasured facility, to no avail. Residents have been signing a petition and voting on Facebook; at last count we had 27,000 signatures and "likes." Our politicians still refuse to listen to reason!

Our Ecology center is not just a facility; it's a venue! Many if not all of our children go there on school trips. Our children get to enhance their perception of their surroundings, by doing ecology related crafts. This is so important for their emotional growth! Moms and Dads get to spend quality time with their children, at our Ecology Center. What is more important than that?

The Pool is a must! The availability of a Pool, has a monumental effect on the emotional development of a child.

Almost all of the plants that you see throughout Brookhaven are grown at this facility.

Residents go to the Ecology Center to clear their minds; they walk, they jog, and also, some bring their bikes. We are talking about the emotional well being of our adult community; in this case we are talking about the 20 and "30 something" crowd.

The EC has crafts for the adults. Many residents attend the Master Gardeners Club, events.

The issue is not just about animals; it is about an emotional bonding experience between parents and children. This facility is an inseparable part of our community.

Let's put the animals last! Closing the Ecology Center will have a lasting negative impact on the children and adult residents of Brookhaven Town.

The Ecology Center Facebook page has a few good suggestions that should be considered before  closing our wonderful facility.

A politician once told me that he always pays attention to the number of letters, calls, and Emails, that he receives. He told me that if he receives 1 email about a certain issue; there is probably another 10 people that agree with the correspondence.  If we only consider the 19,000 people that signed the petition; that would be 190,000 people that would like to retain our Ecology Center. The present population of Brookhaven is 486,040 people; this indicates that almost 50 percent of our residents want to save our Ecology Center.  

If the Brookhaven Government is looking for money to pay for the Ecology Center, it might be a good idea to contact Paul Pontieri and the Trustees of Patchogue Village. The Patchogue Village Government has demonstrated their expertise in identifying sources of Grant Money.

I hope Timothy Mazzei comes through for us, with his proposal to save our Ecology Center.

See the News 12 Coverage:
http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=334323&position=1&news_type=news

Voice Your Opinion on Patch
http://patchogue.patch.com/blog_posts/save-our-holtsville-ecology-center

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Holtsville Ecology Site to be Closed
Our treasured ecology site will most probably be closed. Our elected officials choose to take the easy way out; instead of trying to solve the problem, they just choose to make it go away!

This is Leo the Raccoon; he lives at the Ecology Center.

Looks like a llama? Larry lives at the Ecology Center.

I had to bite my tongue to stop myself from writing something here! LOL

The wise "Save the Ecology Center," Committee! Donna the Owl lives at our Ecology Center.

I had to bite my finger to stop myself from writing something here! LOL

Ask any entertainer; his biggest fear is going on stage after an Animal Act. There is no way that an entertainer or politician can win when on the same stage as an animal! Friends! The Animal will always win!

More to come!

Contact our representatives using the link below, and let them know that you will vote for the animals at the next election. 

http://www.brookhaven.org/ElectedOfficials/ElectedOfficials.aspx


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Update from the Coast Guard Auxiliary:

New boating law 2012, signed into law last week (only Suffolk County) all boaters have to carry a boating cert. that they have taken a certified Safe boating Course. This will go into effect one year from signing. Sept. 2013.

Ron Dobert


From the Suffolk County Police Department:

The Suffolk County Police Department Marine Bureau will be offering the NYS SAFE BOATING Course to all members of the public this fall.


Dates: (you must attend both sessions)
Wed 10/24 and Fri 10/26 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tues 11/13 and Thurs 11/15 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tues 12/4 and Thurs 12/6 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

To enroll, please call the Marine Bureau desk at (631) 854-8382

Location: Suffolk County Police Academy , Brentwood campus of Suffolk County Community College , Room 208

Minimum age 10 years (under 16, a parent is strongly encouraged to attend)

All materials will be provided by NYS

Open to all (please let friends and family know)

Under 18 – no charge
Over 18 – no charge for course, but a $10 fee must be paid to NYS for your permanent card

Additional classes will be scheduled for 2013 if these dates do not work for you.

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SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED,

Due to the untimely death of Ella McLean's son Lowell, this fundraiser event has been cancelled. Our prayers go to our friend Ella Mclean.

Grace AME Zion Church Sponsors Fundraiser Event "The Festival of Salads."


The Grace AME Zion Church, has done so many things to help our community, as well as support many local groups. The "Festival of Salads" is a fundraiser event, which will allow the Grace AME Z Church to continue many of the wonderful things that they do for our community. Twenty different Salads will be prepared. This event is "all you can eat!"

This event is open to the public, and the members of our group, the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch, are invited. I will make every effort to attend their function, and it would be wonderful if the membership of this MANW group would also attend.

Date: On Saturday, September 22, 2012,

Time: From 2PM to 6PM

Location: AME Zion Church, Cleveland Street, Patchogue, NY

Cost: Ten dollars for adults; Five dollars for children.
COMMENT:
CONSIDER ASKING THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND TO SEND A DONATION TO THE CHURCH.

THANKS JOE

Questions or Tickets?
Contact: Jeanette at 631.696.6682
or
Contact: Ella at 631 475 1916

If you cannot attend:
We thank you. We'd love the Fellowship, but you may send a donation to:

Grace A.M.E. Zion Church

Grant Place and Cleveland Street

P. O. Box 85

Patchogue, New York 11772




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Mosquitoes Are Everywhere!
Ben Vitale

Long Island is experiencing the worst Mosquito Infestation, in years. In Patchogue, many households are also having big problems with Mosquitoes. This year is the worst year for mosquitoes, that I have ever experienced! A two minute visit to my back yard would result in about Ten Mosquito bites; "Mosquitoes Are Everywhere!"

News Flash! Be advised that the Suffolk County Vector Control will address problems of Mosquito Infestation in abandoned Swimming Pools and Fish Ponds. Call 631 852 4270

Cleaning up locations that breed Mosquito Larva requires cooperation and involvement, of every member of our community. We must all inspect our own property for signs of Stagnant Water Pools, that will breed Mosquitoes! If every homeowner would inspect his property for Stagnant Water Pools, our infestation situation could improve. It only takes one inconsiderate neighbor to harbor enough Mosquito generating pools of stagnant water, to contaminate an entire neighborhood. So! Neighbors, we are in this together. As always, we are and have been, a family of friends; let's look out for each other!

One possible source of Mosquito Infestation has been identified on Cleveland Street, but the Village of Patchogue is powerless to take any action. A house has been abandoned, but the property has an abandoned swimming pool, and fish pond, which could breed Mosquitoes. Our Village does not have the authority to take any remedial action. The owner of an abandoned house is nowhere to be found; and the Bank who holds the Mortgage refuses to accept responsibility. I would guess that if someone dies because of West Nile Virus, their family lawyer will certainly sue both the Bank and the owner. Vector Control has been advised!

What should I look for? Mosquitoes breed in pools of stagnant water such as, abandoned Swimming Pools, Boats, Coffee Cups, abandoned Fish Ponds, Tin Cans, Flower Pot without a drain hole, and any container that could retain water. Also look for stagnant water in Flower Pot Water Catchers. I drill holes in Water Catchers, when used outdoors. look under the bushes for hidden containers. Want to know where the Mosquitoes hide; Mosquitoes hide in your lawn. Spray any commercial essential oil spray on a patch of grass on your lawn, and watch for escaping Mosquitoes. Try to be observant; even a piece of plastic could be a very good home for Mosquito Larva.

What can we do? The use of Vegetable oil has been identified as an effective way of killing Mosquito Larva. (see question Two on the link below.) I personally feel that Vegetable oil is a benign way of killing Mosquito Larva. Please check with your local health, environmental, and governmental authorities, to make sure that the use of vegetable oil is OK, for use in your location. If acceptable, Vegetable oil might be used in locations where draining the contaminated Water, is not an option. Oil may damage some materials and cause a slipping hazard, so please do not use or apply oil without seeking professional advice. Consult professionals to avoid property damage, environmental damage, and or physical damage, to people, property, and animals.

(Link for reference only :)

http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortiscope/pests/mosquit.htm

How to make a mosquito Spray? Instructions for making a mosquito Spray that is claimed to be non toxic, can be found on the link below. I do not personally approve of, recommend, or endorse these products. ( left click the link below.)

http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/natural-mosquito-repellent.html

I am currently testing my own concoction of essential Oils to see if it can actually repel Mosquitoes. One part water, one part Vodka, Ten or Fifteen drops of Garlic Extract; add extract and look for a color change. Finally add a few drops of oil of Citronella. Do not drink this concoction!

Wow! This person says that Garlic juice will repel Mosquitoes for Four weeks!

http://longislandnn.org/pesticides/mosquito_prevent.htm

What I do if I get a mosquito Bite! When I get a Mosquito Bite, I usually wet the affected area with Alcohol. I have no idea if this actually does any good, but it does make it feel better. I then coat the affected area with Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel. This works miracles, to stop the itch.

With our environment in mind it might be a good idea to buy a commercially available mosquito repellant that uses Essential Oils, instead of Deet. The chemical called Deet, is beyond a doubt the most effective Mosquito Repellant, but it may have some toxic effects, if not used in accordance with the directions on the box. Consult your Physician, local governmental, and local health agency.

Hopefully Suffolk County Vector Control will help our community. Call 631 852 4270

Neighbors, we are and have been, a "family of friends;" let's look out for each other! Police your property for Stagnant Mosquito laden pools of water.

Please feel free to forward, reproduce, or publish this article.

What is your secret formula for repelling Mosquitoes?

Are you having a mosquito problem in your area?

Mosquitoes Are Everywhere!

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Academia Molestation Syndrome Possible Solution


Ben Vitale

(This article represents the opinion of the author)

The same mechanism, that caused the molestation of young boys at Penn State is still there! If a child were to be molested tomorrow, we still have the foundation that would allow this same situation to replicate itself; different child, same problem!

In Academia, almost everyone works "At the Pleasure of," every Administrator above them. If you as an employee bring a criminal issue to the attention of your superior, you become vulnerable to retribution. It is safer to hide a criminal issue, than to report it. When an Illegal or criminal situation materializes, administrators go into self defense mode, to avoid an attack by their superiors. In Self Defense Mode the administrator would try to place the blame, for a given situation, on a subordinate employee. Most administrators are descent people, that are being forced to act in an undesirable way, by the "system."

Supervisory and administrative personnel are also victims; they too are subject to the whimsical decisions made by their superiors. Any report of an illegal or criminal act, creates a literal Chain Reaction; one report by an employee will generate scorn from 25 of his superiors. Is that not a chain Reaction? Would an Informant be eager to make his information public; I don't think so! In the case of Penn State, that is exactly what happened.

Faculty, as well as Students, Staff, and Administrators, all need legal protection against their superiors; that would empower them to safely report a criminal incident or situation. As of now, none of the above have adequate protection! Contesting retribution, by a superior, in a court of law, is not an option; because such cases can take years to be settled. A family can be thrust into financial ruin in months.

An "Informant Protection Law (IPL) is desperately needed, that would protect, Student, Staff, Faculty, and Administrator informants in Academia, from being demoted, minimized, or fired for reporting, a criminal incident or situation. This law must also authorize the formation of an "Informant Panel," that has the power to impose severe penalties, in order to protect the informant. No trial would be necessary to impose fines; only a meeting of an "independent Panel."

An edict must also be appended to the job description of every college administrator, and staff member, stating that their job is to bolster education, not to address criminal matters. Administrators as well as staff should be told to report all alleged criminal issues only to the "Informant Panel." Any violation of this edict would result in the immediate dismissal of the administrator or Staff member. A collage is not a Police Department; and administrators should not be addressing alleged illegal or criminal issues.

The horrible incidents of molestation at Penn State, happened because Administrators, and staff, did not have legal protection. If this law had been in place, the sexual assaults on the children at Penn State, may not have happened.

We are responsible for the Sanduski, incidents, because we failed to impose an "Informant Protection Law," which would have given unlimited legal and financial protection to the informant. The person who committed the crime should be prosecuted; not the Informant, or the Students.

We Need Traffic Light Countdown Timers
Ben Vitale

A Countdown Timer is a device that works like a Digital Wrist Watch. A traffic light that uses a "Countdown Timer," has four elements; a Green light, a Yellow light, a Red light, and a Countdown Timer. A Countdown Timer is a digital display that is placed below the traffic lights. As soon as a light changes, the timer displays the remaining seconds, before the traffic light changes. For example! as soon as the light turns Green, the timer displays the number 30; in one second the number 29 is displayed, in one second the number 28 is displayed. As soon as the timer reaches zero, the Yellow Light goes on. The counter again starts decrementing from Five seconds.


I am not a big fan of Stop light Cameras. I believe that these cameras create a sense of panic in many drivers, as they approach a Traffic Light Camera Intersection. Should I slow down? Should I speed up? OMG I can't afford a $300. fine! The driver behind me is already accelerating toward me; If I stop, will I get into an accident? OMG the driver behind me is tailgating my car. There is no way that I can stop now, without getting into an accident! With the current Traffic light arrangement, we are making decisions on the basis of insufficient information.


Please look at the YouTube video of a Countdown timer.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&NR=1&v=Upq4KhHJKTE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7dZj0n0LOw


We should not be forced to make split second decisions at an intersection. I have seen many drivers accelerate through an intersection at a higher speed than normal, in order to avoid getting a ticket, at the Traffic Camera Intersection. I would be in favor of Traffic Cameras, only if all of the intersections were equipped with Count Down Timers.


Hummm! In favor of Traffic Cameras! Yep! Another Bleeding Heart liberal! "Not true," I am a moderate! The pendulum swings Two ways; I have seen Five cars arrogantly and defiantly, go through a red light at a major intersection. A Countdown Timer will allow both extremes of the Pendulum to find common ground.


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