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Blackstone Equipment Financing Leaves
"Funders Looking for New Broker Business" List

Blackstone Equipment Financing, Orange, California no longer of “Funders Looking for a New Broker Business” list. The company will be making an official announcement in October, 2013.

CalFund has up-dated their geographic area to “United States.”

To qualify for this list, the company must be:

1. a funder (as qualified by Leasing News)

2. on the “Funder List”

3. an acceptable Better Business Bureau Rating

4. no history of complaints at Leasing News

5. notifies lessees in advance when the lease will end and what the residual will be, specifically not automating extra lease payments

6. insisting their discounter follow the same policy.
   

We reserve the right to not list a company who does not meet these qualifications.

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1st Enterprise Bank Leasing Advantage Funding Agility Solutions Allegiant Partners Incorporated Allegheny Valley Bank Leasing  American Leasefund, Inc. Bankers Capital  Barrett Capital Corporation Black Rock Capital Blue Bridge Financial, LLC Boston Financial & Equity Corp.

BSB Leasing, Inc. Calfund, LLC Chesapeake Industrial Leasing Co., Inc. Citizens Business Bank Cobra Capital LLC Commerce National Bank Leasing  Dakota Financial  Data Sales Co., Inc. Exchange Bank Leasing (formerly Dumac Leasing) FirstLease, Inc. First Federal Leasing Financial Pacific Leasing Forum Financial Services, Inc. Gonor Funding Lease Corporation of America Manufacturer's Lease Plans, Inc

Mar Vista Financial Maxim Commercial Credit, LLC National Equipment Finance National Machine Tool Financial Corporation NFS Leasing, Inc Northwest Leasing Company, Inc P&L Capital Corporation Pawnee Leasing Corporation RLC Funding Standard Professional Services, LLC Summit Leasing, Inc. TEAM Funding Solutions Vision Financial Group, Inc.

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New Hires—Promotions

James "Jim" Clifton named director of operations at NXT Capital, Greater Chicago, Illinois area. Previously he was in originations, GE Capital, Corporate Finance (August,2011-August, 2013), audit manager/associate auditor, General Electric, corporate audit staff (august, 2004-September, 2008), financial management program, GE Healthcare (July, 2002-July, 2004). Languages: Spanish. The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business MBA, Finance, Strategy, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, With Honors (2009 – 2011), Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigmam Marquette University, BBA, Finance, Mathematics (minor) (1998 – 2002). Board of Directors, Storycatchers Theatre (May 2010 – Present). Taproot Foundation (Non-Profit Consulting).
www.linkedin.com/pub/jim-clifton/22/86/865

David Gozdecki named managing director, NXT Capital, Greater Chicago area, Illinois. Previously he was managing director, corporate finance, GE Commercial Finance (June, 2008-August, 2013), svp/managing director, LaSalle Bank (October, 2003-May, 2007), senior vice president, Fleet Bank (July, 2000-October, 2003), vice president, Northern Trust (March, 1989-July, 2000), supervisor, financing auditing, Brunswick Corporation (March, 1987-March, 1989), vice president, Equipment Engineering (October, 1986-March, 1987), accountant/auditor, USG (august, 1983-September, 1986).The John Marshall Law School, JD, Law (1991 – 1995), Indiana University Bloomington, B.S., Accounting, The John Marshall Law School, JD, Law (1991 – 1995).
www.linkedin.com/pub/david-gozdecki/7/83b/52

Andrew Holmes hired as Territory Manager, Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Greater Los Angeles area, California. Previously he was v.p. leasing associate, Bank of America (1 month). He originally joined Wells Fargo Equipment Finance as sales administrator (May, 2002-February, 2004), account manager, Montana and Wyoming (February, 2004-October,2006), v.p., territory manager, San Diego, California (October, 2006-July, 2011), v.p., territory manager, Orange County, California (July, 2011-September, 2013). Languages: Danish. Loma Linda University, Public Health (2010 – 2011),University of Phoenix MBA-GM, Global Management (2004 – 2006),University of Phoenix, BSBA, Business (2002 – 2004).
www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-holmes/a/a/ab1/

Israel “Izzy” Kaufman appointed Executive Vice President, Treasurer, CIT Group, Inc., New York, New York. “He will be responsible for all functional areas of CIT’s treasury group, including funding, asset/liability management, hedging, international treasury, cash management, capital management and rating agency relations...Prior to CIT, Kaufman served as Global Treasurer of Geller & Company. Before this he held a number of senior positions at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. including: Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Bank USA; Chief Financial Officer, Global Banking Group, and Vice President, Firm wide Strategy. Prior to Goldman Sachs, he served as Assistant Treasurer of Marsh & McLennan, Inc. and was U.S. Treasurer at Lehman Brothers. Prior to this he spent more than 10 years at Goldman Sachs in its Treasury and Investment Banking areas." Languages: Hebrew. Columbia University - Columbia Business School, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General (1988 – 1990), Yeshiva University, BA, Economics (1985 – 1988). www.linkedin.com/pub/israel-kaufman/6/423/999

Jeffrey Kurtzweil appointed director at NXT Capital, Greater Chicago area, Illinois. Previously he was vice president, Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC, GE Antares Capital (July, 2011-August, 2013), vice-president, GE Capital (January, 2000-July, 2011). Miami University, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General (1995 – 1999), Ballard High School (1992 – 1995).
www.linkedin.com/pub/jeff-kurtzweil/4/471/aa8

Tamara McCourt, CCE, CLP, promoted to Director of Credit, Innovative Lease Services, Carlsbad, California. She joined the firm May, 2013. Previously she was director of Operations and Leasing, Five Point Capital (July, 2009-February, 2012), credit, R.W. Smith & Co. (May, 2009-July, 2009), western region credit manager, Pentech Financial Services (Feburary,2008-December, 2008), credit manager, Pinnacle Business Finance (February, 2004-December, 2007), credit manager, Tacoma Electric supply (1998-2002), sales representative, the Money Source (1995-1997), executive assistant, Cascade Leasing (1992-1995).NACM Business Credit Services(2004-2007), president, CFDD, Tacoma (2004-2004) 2004 – 2007 (3 years)Best Article of the year award National Association of Credit Managers (2002) "How the Credit Department adds Value to Your Company," National Student of the Year. National Assoc. of Credit Managers & Robert Half International (2001), 3rd in State for Finance and Credit Services, Delta Epsilon Chi (1993), Top 10 in National for Credit and Financial Services, Delta Epsilon Chi (1993), Placed top 10 out of 176 Special National Recognition for Credit presentation, Delta Epsilon Chi (1993).Certified Credit Executive, National Association of Credit Managers; Certified Lease Professional, CLP Foundation; Level 6 Credit Executive, National Association of Credit Managers - Western, WA; Certified Expert Witness - Bankruptcy Preference, National Association of Credit Managers. Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, GSCFM, Credit & Financial Analysis (2004 – 2005), Received Executive Award of Highest Distinction on this 2 yr. graduate program through National Association of Credit Managers conducted at Dartmouth. University of Phoenix - Tacoma Campus BS, Business Management (2002 – 2004). www.linkedin.com/pub/tamara-mccourt-cce-clp/12/145/b9b

Bryce C. Ray named Vice President, Lending Officer at Marlin Business Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Previously he was vice-president, credit, Optum Bank/UnitedHealth Group (May, 2010-August, 2013), v.p., chief lending officer, Marlin Business Bank (April, 2006-May, 2010), v.p., commercial credit, Citi Group (April, 1996-May, 2006), business process manager, VW (September, 2004-April, 2005. Languages: Spanish. Weber State University Business, Information Systems (1996 – 2001).
www.linkedin.com/pub/bryce-ray/28/705/21

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Significant Increase Global Vehicle Sales 2013
ACA Research

(Ford F series, 71,115 pickups sold U.S., August, 2013)*

According to ACA Research, the first six months of 2013 show a significant increase in global vehicle sales.

As the chart indicates, China reached over 10.7 million vehicles, an increase of 12.8% from the same time period in 2012.

Greatest growth from same period last year, percentage wise, Thailand, over a 21.4% increase to 753,339 vehicles. India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UK, all saw a 10% increase.

Down were France (-11%), Italy (-11%) and Japan (-9%).

A more detailed by Country report is available at: www.http://focus2move.com/

*Most Cars Sold August, United States

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iPhone 5s Fastest Processor among Digital Devices
by Christopher Menkin

First, I declare I use a Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD, as I wanted a large screen, as well as I like the 32 hour battery life (great advantage for my use and/or forgetting to re-charge the device). Everybody else in the household is an Apple user with iPhones, Ipads, Macbook laptop, etc. I am saluting the new achievements.

All the attention by consumer media seems to focus on the fingerprint
unlock app, which is part of the operating system and available
in an up-grade to iOS 7 and download of the fingerprint app.(There
may be older models in use who are unable to up-grade to iOS 7.). Users report “the scanner was able to pick up all of our fingers in fractions of a second and from any angle. It's so natural, in fact, that we almost forgot that passwords and unlock screens even existed on the 5s.”

SunSpider test against four different benchmarks, and in each case the 5S was the clear winner:

John Kenny Receivables Management • End of Lease Negotiations & Enforcement• Fraud Investigations • Credit Investigations • Asset Searches  • Skip-tracing • Third-party Commercial Collections john@jkrmdirect.com | ph 315-866-1167| www.jkrmdirect.com

(Leasing News provides this ad as a trade for investigations
and background information provided by John Kenny)

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Apple iSO7 Fingerprint Fits Most Apple iPhone/iPad
Coalition Promotes Fingerprint Application

Gascón & Schneiderman: After Months of Pressure, Apple Responds With The World's First Attempt To Implement A Technological Solution To The Global Smartphone Theft Epidemic

  

Eric T. Schneiderman New York  Attorney General

George Gascón San Francisco  District Attorney

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released this joint statement following today's deployment of Apple's newest operating system, iOS 7:

"After months of pressure from a global coalition of elected officials and law enforcement agencies, we are pleased that Apple is set to release a new mobile operating system that includes a theft deterrent feature called Activation Lock. This is an important first step towards ending the global epidemic of smartphone theft.

“In the months ahead, it is our hope that Activation Lock will prove to be an effective deterrent to theft, and that the widespread use of this new system will end the victimization of iPhone users, as thieves learn that the devices have no value on the secondary market. We are particularly pleased that – because Activation Lock is a feature associated with Apple's new operating system as opposed to a new device – it will be available to consumers with older phone models who download the free upgrade.

“While it is too early to tell if Activation Lock will be a comprehensive solution to the epidemic of ‘Apple Picking’ crimes that have victimized iPhone and iPad owners around the world, we believe it is a step forward and strongly urge iPhone users to download iOS 7, and most importantly, ensure they utilize both an Apple ID and Find My iPhone. We also encourage Apple to make Activation Lock a fully opt-out solution in order to guarantee widespread adoption, and strongly urge the other leading manufacturers of smartphones to quickly implement effective theft deterrents that protect their customers from violent crime.”

Gascón and Schneiderman also urge consumers to enable basic security features such as a password or the newly available fingerprint scanning technology on the iPhone 5S. While password and fingerprint scanning security features can help protect data on a device, they do not deter thieves from stealing smartphones. Theft deterrence for iPhone users will occur only with the adoption of iOS 7, and the utilization of an Apple ID and Find My iPhone app is widespread. Additionally, the success of Activation Lock is largely dependent on the failure of hackers' rumored exploits.

Finally, they noted that simply downloading iOS 7 and enabling Activation Lock through the use of an Apple ID and Find My iPhone does not mean consumers are safe from potential theft. Even if Activation Lock proves effective, thieves will not react overnight. Accordingly, it is vital that consumers be aware of their surroundings at all times, especially when using their smartphones in public places.

The Secure Our Smartphones (SOS) Initiative coalition is a groundbreaking coalition of state Attorneys General, major city Mayors, District Attorneys, major city Police Chiefs, state and city Comptrollers, public safety activists and consumer advocates from around the world. This initiative is working to encourage the industry to implement meaningful solutions that will end the national epidemic of violent thefts of mobile communications devices such as smartphones and tablets.

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to help support the growth of Lease Police)

Fernando's View
By Fernando F. Croc

Warm comedy-drama ("Enough Said") and ripping sci-fi ("Riddick") come to theaters, while DVD releases provide nonstop action ("World War Z"), sly satire ("The Bling Ring") and an Oscar-winning director's final movie ("Behind the Candelabra").

In Theaters:

Enough Said (Fox Searchlight Pictures): The late James Gandolfini turns in a lovely final performance in this funny and poignant comedy-drama, directed by Nicole Holofcener. Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars as Eva, a divorced woman whose work as a masseuse leads her to befriend famous poetess Marianne (Catherine Keener). She later also meets Albert (Gandolfini), a fellow single parent whose humor and down-to-earth charm beguile her. Soon, however, Eva discovers that Albert is Marianne's ex-husband, and her comments on his foibles start spreading doubts in her mind. Can she be happy with her newfound beau, or will petty feelings threaten their romance? With a light touch that's at home both with laughs and heart, Holofcener's film is a lovable and deeply human tale of unexpected emotional detours and new opportunities.

Riddick (Universal Pictures): Action star Vin Diesel returns to one of his breakthrough roles in this ripping sci-fi adventure. Diesel stars as the titular Riddick, a space adventurer last seen left for dead on a scorching desert planet. Learning to survive in the harsh new environment, he bides his time and fights bounty hunters while planning to take revenge on those who betrayed him. As interplanetary rivals like Santana (Jordi Molla) and Boss Johns (Matt Nable) draw closer to him, Riddick fights for his life and becomes as much of a predator as his enemies. Directed by robust genre specialist David Twohy, the film is a prime example of well-engineered tension, anchored by Diesel's commanding presence and filled with the kind of suspense and brutal humor often missing in today's action blockbusters.

Netflix Tip: Nicole Holofcener's new film "Enough Said" highlights her qualities as a writer-director of human comedy-dramas. So check out Netflix for her earlier successes, which include "Walking and Talking" (1996), "Lovely & Amazing" (2001), "Friends with Money" (2006) and "Please Give" (2010).

On DVD:

World War Z (Paramount): Brad Pitt teams up with director Marc Forster ("Monster’s Ball") for this highly-anticipated, action-packed blockbuster. Pitt stars as Gerry Lane, a retired United Nations operative who finds himself in a nightmare scenario when the world is suddenly in the grip of a surge of zombie creatures. As order crumbles in every corner of the planet, Gerry must protect his family as they make their way out of the dangerous zones, with the ghouls constantly snapping not far behind them. Though zombie movies have a long and distinguished tradition of gore, Forster instead opts for suspense over blood, serving up a global apocalypse that’s long on kinetic thrills rather than gruesome spills. The result is a rollicking, smart summer rollercoaster ride with equal elements of action and horror.

The Bling Ring (Lions Gate): Writer-director Sofia Coppola serves up a sly commentary on fame obsession with this intriguing drama, based on a true story. Set in the glitzy areas of Los Angeles, the story follows a trio of teenage girls, Rebecca (Katie Chang), Nicki (Emma Watson) and Laurie (Taissa Farmiga), as they take their fascination with celebrity one step further by breaking into the homes of Hollywood stars. Known as "the Bling Ring" for the girls' giddy fondness for expensive clothing and jewelry, they bring their friends along as they sneak into empty mansions and become front page news. Like Coppola's earlier portraits of alienated fame ("Lost in Translation," "Marie Antoinette"), the film is a visually lush, inventive and often humorous look at how people sometimes end up imprisoned by the sleek luxury they desire so much.

Behind the Candelabra (HBO): Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh ("Traffic") announced his plans to retire from filmmaking with this first-rate showbiz biopic, which showcases a pair of superb performances. Taking place in the mid-1970s and early 1980s, the story follows the relationship between notoriously flamboyant Las Vegas entertainer Liberace (Michael Douglas) and his younger lover Scott Thorson (Matt Damon). Scott moves into Liberace's wealthy circles, but their romance is plagued by many obstacles, from jealousy and insecurity to violence and AIDS. Douglas and Damon are splendid in this involving, intelligent, and ultimately heart-rending look at the emotional upheavals of a relationship, which is, despite having premiere on HBO, one of Soderbergh's most cinematic triumphs.

 

 

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Classified ads—Finance / Human Resources

Leasing Industry Outsourcing
(Providing Services and Products)

Finance: Chicago, IL Experienced in big ticket origination, syndication, valuation and workout. Twenty five years, MBA, CPA, JD, LLM (Tax), structuring specialist. Inbound and outbound transactions. Email:pal108381@comcast.net Transaction Summary | The Lechner Group  Website: www.tlgattorneycpa.com	Finance: Naperville, IL Your guide to the right questions and answers in finance. Expert in capital raising, GAAP, acquisitions, lease economics. CPA. MBA.  E-mail: m.willow@ameritech.net
Finance: Charlotte, NC 15 Years of Equipment Leasing Experience and Recruiting with Business Aviation niche. Visit us at www.turningpointgrp.com  E-mail: info@turningpointgrp.com	Human Resource Consultant: New York, NY Employee Relations, Recruiting, Benefits, employee customer surveys, plus payroll administration "ON-LINE" services-- AND IN PERSON at your location Please visit:www.adviceonhr.com
Information System: North Detroit, MI  INFOLEASE EXPERT - 18 years experience.  Since being downsized in 2002, working as a consultant for several leasing companies.  Seeking consulting projects nationwide.  email: darwint@prodigy.net	Finance: New York, NY “Think Outside the Bank”. Barrett Capital is a merchant banking and consulting firm, specializing in asset based financing: equipment, vehicles, receivables and real estate. Email: bkorn@barrettcapital.com Web: www.barrettcapital.com

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Poodle--Miniature Mix
Irvine, California Adopt-a-Dog

Frederick
ID#A087174

"The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old."

"I have been at the shelter since Jul 13, 2013."

Shelter Staff made the following comments about this animal:
"09/05/13 Some folks think I must have retired from a circus because I can often be seen prancing around on my hind legs and waving with both paws. I'm frisky, playful and will bring you enjoyment and great companionship."

For more information about this animal, call:
Irvine Animal Care Center at (949) 724-7740
Ask for information about animal ID number A087174
Phone: 949-724-7740
Fax: 949-724-7749
Email: info@irvineshelter.org
Animal Services Phone: 949-724-7092
Mailing Address: PO Box 19575
Irvine, CA 92623
Physical Address:
6443 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618
Center Hours:
Weekdays: noon-7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays and Holidays
Adoptions stop one hour prior to closing.

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News Briefs----

Businesses voice stiff opposition to lease proposal
Journal of Accountancy

AT&T Said to Seek Sale of Cell Towers Valued at $5 Billion
(Opportunity to lease many of them)

Home sales 'last hurrah' for next 12 months?

Wells Fargo to lay off 1,800 mortgage employees

Mortgages fall; will Fed keep them down?

Postal Service may need emergency rate hike, postmaster says

Official finally moving on $2B Madoff victim payouts

Warren Buffett picks Bernanke for third term as Fed chairman

BlackBerry expected to cut 40 percent of its workers

Apple CEO Tim Cook says iPhone 5C wasn't priced as 'junk'

3-bedroom unit sells for $4.1m in Boston

'America's Got Talent' crowns Season 8 winner

Nintendo Video Game President Hiroshi Yamauchi Dies 85

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--You May Have Missed It

Middle Market Executives Face Unforeseen Hurdles in Moving Forward with the Cloud

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SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer

7 Good Reasons to Smile
When You Smile, the World Smiles Back
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?id=1529

 

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Baseball Poem

(We were there and Sue snapped a picture of Bonds just as his bat hit the ball. She took a entire set of pictures of the event. To mark the occasion, I wrote the poem below)

Barry Bonds Hits his 700 th Home Run

by Kit Menkin

He swaggered to the plate,
like Elvis Presley going on stage
Joe Louis entering the ring,
Taking care of business

The fans knew he would hit 700---
They stood as the Giants were leading
in the first inning
But the Pitcher hit Bonds in the chest

He shrugged it off,
like Elvis Presley going on stage,
Walking to first base,
Knowing he would score a run.

The field was more lit up than Las Vegas,
Bright, surreal, as if this was a movie set,
The players moving in slow motion
as the pitcher tried to take control.

The third inning the fans stood up again,
This time the ball came in for a strike,
as the pitcher had the guts with a fast ball,
It happened so fast.

Bonds swung in stride,
Moving in this baseball ballet,
Knowing the ball was his,
Taking care of business.

He ran the bases,
Went back to the dug out,
as the crowd went wild,
699 was changed to 700,
a new “legend” sign was revealed.

He did not come out again,
until the new inning
Walking to the right field,
next to the new “legend” banner.

He threw the ball several times
to the coach on the side line,
As the crowd continued to roar,
camera flash lights from the stadium.

He popped out the next time,
almost as if he swung too soon.
His run to first was fast than slow
as he watched the ball tell him no.

He came up to bat one more time,
Determined, seemingly angry,
Ready to make up for the last time,
It wasn't a swagger.

Don't treat me this way,
I'm going to hit it far,
Two strikes and he swung so hard,
if he had connected,
It would have gone to Treasure Island,
The swing had so much power,
You could feel it in the stands.

Afterwards he was happy,
His team won Four to One;
on Saturday he hit 701
Taking care of business.

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Sports Briefs----

Oracle stays alive in America's Cup

Colts-49ers Preview

Coach's new team outplays his old team

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California Nuts Briefs---

California regulators OK ride-sharing services

Tallest Redwood Bay Area Redwood, Big Basin, Saratoga

 

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“Gimme that Wine”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJnQoi8DSE8

Wine Industry Financial Symposium Preview: Yields Increase but California Loses Market Share
http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=121797

Napa Harvest Report: Pace continues in perfect season
http://napavalleyregister.com/star/business/harvest-report-pace-continues-in-perfect-season/article_527197ea-20b4-11e3-b872-001a4bcf887a.html

Chateau d’Yquem ’06 Sauternes Drops to Record Low $3,350 a Case
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-19/chateau-d-yquem-06-sauternes-drops-to-record-low-3-350-a-case.html

Beguiling Reds from Bierzo
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/25/dining/reviews/beguiling-reds-from-bierzo.html?ref=dining&_r=0

Free Mobile Wine Program
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2010/2_26.htm#mobile

Wine Prices by vintage
http://www.winezap.com
http://www.wine-searcher.com/

US/International Wine Events
http://www.localwineevents.com/

Winery Atlas
http://www.carterhouse.com/atlas/\

Leasing News Wine & Spirits Page
http://two.leasingnews.org/Recommendations/wnensprts.htm

      1519 - Magellan started the first successful circumnavigation of the world.
    1565 -Spaniards capture Fort Caroline, Florida and massacre the French.
    1777- Paoli massacre; American troops surprised in midnight raid while they slept by overwhelming British troops.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A482410
http://www.sar.org/history/paoli.htm
http://buckconner.tripod.com/ 
http://www.ushistory.org/march/phila/paoli_1.htm
    1797- US frigate Constitution (Old Ironsides) launched in Boston 
    1830 -First National Black convention meets .Philadelphia, Pa.
    1845-the Adirondack Tornado traveled on a 275 mile long track starting as a waterspout over Lake Ontario and then traveling as a tornado through New York State to exit as a waterspout again on Lake Champlain. The tree fall in the forest is still discernible
    1850-Washington, DC—one of the provisions of the Compromise Act of 1850 abolished the slave trade in the country's capital.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/sep20.html
    1854-Otis opens his factory to produce freight elevators.
(Bottom half of: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/sep20.html )
    1845-The Adirondack Tornado traveled on a 275 mile long track starting as a waterspout over Lake Ontario and then traveling as a tornado through New York State to exit as a waterspout again on Lake Champlain. The tree fall in the forest is still discernible
    1863-After disastrous moves by Union General William Starke Rosecrans, a career officer, Confederate forces appeared to be carrying the third day at the Battle of Chickamauga in Tennessee. With Rosecrans in flight to Chattanooga, Union General Henry Thomas and his men held their position and repeatedly turned back a series of Southern attacks until being reinforced. Thomas's actions saved the Union forces from a complete rout and earned him the nickname, “ Rock of Chickamauga.” Rosecrans was relieved of his command.
http://ngeorgia.com/history/chicka.html
http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/civilwar/chickamauga/ 
http://www.southernbattlefieldtours.com/ 
http://www.jatruck.com/stonewall/chickamauga.html
http://www.wright.edu/~martin.maner/morton.html
    1873-To avoid Financial Panic, it was announced the Stock Market would close for ten days. For the first time in its history, the New York Stock Exchange was forced to close because of a banking crisis. Although the worst of the panic and crisis was over within a week, the psychological effect on businessmen, investors and the nation at large was more lasting during.
    1878- Birthday of Upton Sinclair, American novelist and politician born at Baltimore, MD. He worked for political and social reforms, and his best-known novel, “The Jungle,” prompted one of the nation's first pure food laws. Died at Bound Brook, NJ, Nov 25, 1968.
    1881 - Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States, succeeding James A. Garfield, who had been assassinated.
    1884- The Equal Rights Party was formed at San Francisco, CA. Its candidate for president, nominated in convention, was Mrs. Belva Lockwood. The vice presidential candidate was Marietta Stow.
    1885-Birthday of composer/singer/piano player Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton. He claimed to have “invented” jazz music. Many historians say he was not bragging when he made the claim.
“If you want my fricassee, you're going to have to chase me down, If you want my jelly roll, you're going to have to treat me better Here's a nickel, send the boy down for another bucket of beer.”
http://www.redhotjazz.com/jellyroll.html 
http://www.jazzradio.org/jelly.htm
http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/tri007.html
http://atj.8k.com/noartist/atjmorton.html 
http://www.duke.edu/~nbp/jellylife.html
http://www.redhotjazz.com/redhot.html
    1879- US President U.S. Grant comes to SF for elaborate extended visit.
    1909-A strong hurricane made landfall in southeastern Louisiana. A 15 foot storm surge flooded the Timbalier Bay area. 350 people perished
    1916- Anniversary of first meeting of National Research Council, at New York, NY. Formed at request of President Woodrow Wilson for”.., encouraging the investigation of natural phenomena. .. “for American business and national security.
    1920- Trumpeter Joe Guy born.
    1926 - A hurricane which hit Miami, FL, on the 18th, pounded Pensacola with wind gusts to 152 mph. Winds raged in excess of 100 mph for four hours, and above 75 mph for 20 hours.
    1934-Birthday of Sophia Loren, Italian-American actor of great earthy beauty and outstanding acting ability. She won Academy Award for her work in Women (1961) and was nominated for her work in Marriage Italian Style (1964). She got her start in Italian movies as a sex-kitten, developed into a strong actor, and aged into a role model. In 1991, she was awarded an honorary Oscar for her outstanding career. Her Italian comedies, especially Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (1963) show her great versatility.
    1940- Claude Thornhill Band cuts first records in Hollywood, 1940. Gil Evans joins him next year, and some plays in his band included Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Lee Konitz, Gerry Mulligan, and many other post bop modernists.
    1944--POPE, EVERETT PARKER Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. Place and date: Peleliu Island, Palau group, 19-20 September 1944. Entered service at: Massachusetts. Born: 16 July 1919, Milton, Mass. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as commanding officer of Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu Island, Palau group, on 19-20 September 1944. Subjected to pointblank cannon fire which caused heavy casualties and badly disorganized his company while assaulting a steep coral hill, Capt. Pope rallied his men and gallantly led them to the summit in the face of machinegun, mortar, and sniper fire. Forced by widespread hostile attack to deploy the remnants of his company thinly in order to hold the ground won, and with his machineguns out of order and insufficient water and ammunition, he remained on the exposed hill with 12 men and 1 wounded officer determined to hold through the night. Attacked continuously with grenades, machineguns, and rifles from 3 sides, he and his valiant men fiercely beat back or destroyed the enemy, resorting to hand-to-hand combat as the supply of ammunition dwindled, and still maintaining his lines with his 8 remaining riflemen when daylight brought more deadly fire and he was ordered to withdraw. His valiant leadership against devastating odds while protecting the units below from heavy Japanese attack reflects the highest credit upon Capt. Pope and the U.S. Naval Service. 
    1945 -- Rocket scientist Von Braun arrives in the U.S.A. under the auspices of "Operation Paperclip" — a program that was supposed to exclude Nazis, but in fact became a cover for "rehabilitating" them. His dossier was rewritten so he didn't appear to have been an ardent Nazi. See the NASA site for the sanitized Werner.
http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/history/VonBraun/VonBraun.html 
Operation Paperclip case file 
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Paperclip 
http://members.austarmetro.com.au/~hubbca/operation_paperclip.htm
    1946---Top Hits
To Each His Own - Eddy Howard
Five Minutes More - Frank Sinatra
Surrender - Perry Como
Wine, Women and Song - Al Dexter
    1948 - The Four Freshmen, one of the most popular singing groups of the 1950s, got their first gig in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They went on to major success with Capitol Records. Hits included "It's a Blue World", "Charmaine" and "Love is Just Around the Corner".
    1950-COMMISKEY, HENRY A., SR. Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant (then 2d Lt.), U.S. Marine Corps, Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.). Place and date: Near Yongdungp'o, Korea, 20 September 1950. Entered service at: Hattiesburg, Miss. Birth: 10 January 1927, Hattiesburg, Miss. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a platoon leader in Company C, in action against enemy aggressor forces. Directed to attack hostile forces well dug in on Hill 85, 1st Lt. Commiskey, spearheaded the assault, charging up the steep slopes on the run. Coolly disregarding the heavy enemy machine gun and small arms fire, he plunged on well forward of the rest of his platoon and was the first man to reach the crest of the objective. Armed only with a pistol, he jumped into a hostile machine gun emplacement occupied by 5 enemy troops and quickly disposed of 4 of the soldiers with his automatic pistol. Grappling with the fifth, 1st Lt. Commiskey knocked him to the ground and held him until he could obtain a weapon from another member of his platoon and killed the last of the enemy gun crew. Continuing his bold assault, he moved to the next emplacement, killed 2 more of the enemy and then led his platoon toward the rear nose of the hill to rout the remainder of the hostile troops and destroy them as they fled from their positions. His valiant leadership and courageous fighting spirit served to inspire the men of his company to heroic endeavor in seizing the objective and reflect the highest credit upon 1st Lt. Commiskey and the U.S. Naval Service.
    1950-MONEGAN, WALTER C., JR. Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Company F, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.). Place and date: Near Sosa-ri, Korea, 17 and 20 September 1950. Entered service at: Seattle, Wash. Born: 25 December 1930, Melrose, Mass. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rocket gunner attached to Company F, and in action against enemy aggressor forces. Dug in on a hill overlooking the main Seoul highway when 6 enemy tanks threatened to break through the battalion position during a predawn attack on 17 September, Pfc. Monegan promptly moved forward with his bazooka, under heavy hostile automatic weapons fire and engaged the lead tank at a range of less than 50 yards. After scoring a direct hit and killing the sole surviving tank man with his carbine as he came through the escape hatch, he boldly fired 2 more rounds of ammunition at the oncoming tanks, disorganizing the attack and enabling our tank crews to continue blasting with their 90-mm guns. With his own and an adjacent company's position threatened by annihilation when an overwhelming enemy tank-infantry force bypassed the area and proceeded toward the battalion command post during the early morning of September 20, he seized his rocket launcher and, in total darkness, charged down the slope of the hill where the tanks had broken through. Quick to act when an illuminating shell lit the area, he scored a direct hit on one of the tanks as hostile rifle and automatic-weapons fire raked the area at close range. Again exposing himself, he fired another round to destroy a second tank and, as the rear tank turned to retreat, stood upright to fire and was fatally struck down by hostile machine gun fire when another illuminating shell silhouetted him against the sky. Pfc. Monegan's daring initiative, gallant fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty were contributing factors in the success of his company in repelling the enemy, and his self-sacrificing efforts throughout sustain and enhance the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
    1953- “The Loretta Young Show, “NBC half-hour dramatic anthology series (initially titled “Letter to Loretta”) hosted by and frequently starring Oscar-winning actress Loretta Young. At the beginning of each episode Young would swirl through a door in a spectacular gown. Young garnered two Emmys during the show's eight-year run. In 1972 it was reported that Young had been awarded $559,000 in a suit against NBC for syndicating reruns of the show without her permission. Young did not want them shown because her clothes and hairstyles in the shows were long out of date by the 70s.
http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/L/htmlL/lorettayoung/lorettayoung.htm
    1954---Top Hits
Sh-Boom - The Crew Cuts
Skokiaan - The Four Lads
The High and the Mighty - Les Baxter
I Don't Hurt Anymore - Hank Snow
    1954- First FORTRAN computer program run.
    1955- “The Phil Silvers Show” premiered. This popular half-hour sitcom starred Phil Silvers as Sergeant Ernie Bilko, a scheming but good-natured con man whose schemes rarely worked out. Guest stars included Fred Gwynne, Margaret Hamilton, Dick Van Dyke and Alan Alda in his first major TV role. The character of Sergeant Bilko was featured in a movie of the same title in the mid-90s.
http://www.classictvhits.com/shows/philsilvers/
http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/P/htmlP/philsilvers/philsilvers.htm
http://www.timvp.com/bilko.html
    1957- “The Thin Man, “ the famous crime-solving duo of Nick and Nora was brought to TV after appearing in a novel by Dashiell Hammett ( whom my son was named after ) and a film series. This half-hour crime series featured Peter Lawford as Nick Charles, a former private eye who still engaged in it for fun, and Phyllis Kirk as his wife and partner Nora. Jack Albertson played Lieutenant Harry Evans, and their pet dog Asta was played by Asta.
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-4845 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050067/
    1957-“ M Squad” premiere on television. My father Lawrence Menkin wrote many episodes. This half-hour crime series had a catchy theme song composed by Count Basie and Lee Marvin ( who lived down the street from us ) as Lieutenant Frank Ballinger, a Chicago cop assigned to a unit that investigates murders (the M Squad). Paul Newlan played his supervisor Captain Grey. In one episode, “The Teacher” (1959), Burt Reynolds played one of his first major roles.
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-10833/ 
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0050035/ 
http://www.classicthemes.com/50sTVThemes/themePages/mSquad.html 
http://www.robertsvideos.com/browse.php3?alpha=M&PHPSESSID=
903bb0eba588af838544f84de9843928
    1959-- Losing to the Dodgers, 8-2, the San Francisco Giants play their last game at Seals Stadium. The transplanted New York team, which compiled an 86-68 in their two-year stay in the former PCL park, will move to the newly constructed Candlestick Park next season. 
    1961 - In a 13-inning contest, Sandy Koufax goes the distance beating the Cubs, 3-2, in the last regular season game to be played at the LA Memorial Coliseum, which was originally built for the 1932 Olympics. The Dodgers are leaving the only home they have known since moving from Brooklyn four seasons ago to play in a brand new stadium in Chavez Ravine, located a few miles from downtown Los Angeles.
    1961- Roger Maris hits home run # 59 & barely misses # 60 in game 154 of the season. Yanks clinch pennant #26.
    1962---Top Hits
Sheila - Tommy Roe
Ramblin' Rose - Nat King Cole
Green Onions - Booker T. & The MG's
Devil Woman - Marty Robbins
    1965-PIERCE, LARRY S. Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade. Place and date: Near Ben Cat, Republic of Vietnam, 20 September 1965. Entered service at: Fresno, Calif. Born: 6 July 1941, Wewoka, Okla. G.O. No.: 7, 24 February 1966. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Pierce was serving as squad leader in a reconnaissance platoon when his patrol was ambushed by hostile forces. Through his inspiring leadership and personal courage, the squad succeeded in eliminating an enemy machinegun and routing the opposing force. While pursuing the fleeing enemy, the squad came upon a dirt road and, as the main body of his men entered the road, Sgt. Pierce discovered an antipersonnel mine emplaced in the road bed. Realizing that the mine could destroy the majority of his squad, Sgt. Pierce saved the lives of his men at the sacrifice of his life by throwing himself directly onto the mine as it exploded. Through his indomitable courage, complete disregard for his safety, and profound concern for his fellow soldiers, he averted loss of life and injury to the members of his squad. Sgt. Pierce's extraordinary heroism, at the cost of his life, is in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country. 
    1967-Hurricane Beulah struck south Texas with gusts to 136 mph near Brownsville. The storm was a slow mover and Pettus, TX had 27.38 inches. The hurricane also spawned 115 tornadoes in south Texas, the greatest ever for a hurricane. 13 people perished and damage was set at $200 million
   1967-- Rick (no longer Ricky) Nelson becomes the proud father of his first two sons, Matthew and Gunnar. 22 years later, the two would form the hair-metal band Nelson. 
    1968-Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hit the final home run of his career against Jim Longborg of the Boston Red Sox. Mantle finished with 536 homes.
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/plaques/mantle_mickey.htm 
http://www.mickeymantle.org/index2.html
http://www.themick.com/
    1969 - "Sugar, Sugar", by the Archies, hit number one in "Billboard". The Archies sat at the top of the hit heap for four weeks.. The pop group never actually existed, as it was based on the popular comic strip. Two studio singers did all the vocals. Sugar, Sugar sold over 3 million copies, and according to Billboard, was the top-selling single for the year.
    1969 --- Frustrated by what he sees as a lack of artistic fulfillment, John Lennon announces privately to the rest of the Beatles that he will be leaving the band. The announcement, which comes at one of several grueling financial meetings designed to untangle the band's mismanaged assets, comes abruptly and takes everyone by surprise: when Paul announces that the band should go out on tour anonymously, playing small clubs to get back the feel of band unity, Lennon declares "I think you’re daft. I want a divorce." The band realizes they cannot go on without him, but agrees to delay the announcement until after the release of the Let It Be soundtrack -- an agreement Paul will break. On the same day, ATV (Associated Television) of Britain buys up controlling interest in the Beatles' songwriting catalog. 
    1970---Top Hits
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross
Lookin' Out My Back Door/Long as I Can See the Light - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Patches - Clarence Carter
For the Good Times - Ray Price
    1973- Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the nationally televised “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in three straight sets.
    1975-Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" single is released.
    1975-David Bowie's "Fame" hits #1 on the singles chart and stays there for two weeks, while Bad Company's "Feel Like Making Love" peaks at #10 on the chart.
    1975-- The main competitor for the new late-night NBC sketch show Saturday Night, an ABC program entitled Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell, debuts with a performance by England's newest rage, boy band The Bay City Rollers. Though their performance of "Saturday Night," the song, will eventually push the single to #1, the show itself fizzles out after six months, at which point NBC's Saturday Night renames itself Saturday Night Live. 
    1976 -Playboy releases Jimmy Carter's interview that he lusts for women.
    1976 -- The Captain and Tennille musical variety and comedy show debuts on ABC-TV, but will be canceled in six months after the duo find the workload of producing a weekly show too heavy. 
    1977- “Lou Grant” premiered . This hour-long dramatic series was a spin-off of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Ed Asner reprised his role as newspaper editor Lou Grant, now a city editor for the Los Angeles Tribune. The show tackled many serious issues, including child abuse, gun control and the plight of Vietnamese refugees. The cast included Mason Adams, Nancy Marchand, Jack Bannon, Robert Walden, Daryl Anderson, Rebecca Balding, Linda Kelsey, Allen Williams and EmHio Delgado. This series was an unusual spin-off because it was the first time a character left a sitcom to headline a drama.
http://www.cinerhama.com/tvpage/seventies/lougrant1.html 
http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/L/htmlL/lougrant/lougrant.htm
    1978---Top Hits
Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey
Three Times a Lady - Commodores
Hot Blooded - Foreigner
I've Always Been Crazy - Waylon Jennings
    1978-The Who's "Who Are You" LP goes gold.
    1980-Billy Joel's "Don't Ask Me Why" peaks at #19 on the singles chart while Peter Gabriel's "Games Without Frontiers" peaks at #48, The Kinks' "Lola" re-enters the chart and peaks at #81; Bob Seger's "You'll Accomp'ny Me" peaks at #14 and Pete Townshend's "Let My Love Open The Door" peaks at #9
    1982-Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' "I Love Rock and Roll" is certified platinum. The hit is the title track from Jett's second album with the Blackhearts.
    1983 - The temperature at West Yellowstone MT plunged to six degrees below zero, while the temperature at San Francisco CA soared to 94 degrees.
    1984- Four days of heavy rains come to an end in extreme south Texas. Port Isabel recorded a total of 21.27 inches while Brownsville, TX had 15.19 inches. Brownsville International Airport was closed for 4 days due to extensive flooding. Total damage $30 million
    1984-“The Cosby Show” Premiers on Television. The Emmy Award-winning comedy set in New York City revolved around the members of the Huxtable family. Father Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable was played by Bill Cosby, his wife Clair, an attorney, was played by Phylicia Rashan. Their four daughters were played by Sabrina Le Beauf(Sondra), Lisa Bonet ( Denise) Tempest Bledsoe( Vanessa) and Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy)(. Malcolm-Jamar Warner played son Teheo. By the end of the series in 1992.The two oldest daughters had finished college and were married. “A Different World” was a spin-o0ff set at historical-black Hillman College where Denise was a student.
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0086687/ 
http://www.tvland.com/nickatnite/cosby_show/ 
http://www.museum.tv/ETV/C/htmlC/cosbyshowt/cosbyshowt.htm
    1985-Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's "Southern Accents" LP is certified platinum.
    1986 - The number one pop hit in the U.S. was "Stuck With You", by Huey Lewis & The News. The song, from the multi-platinum album "Fore!", was stuck at #1 for three weeks.
    1986---Top Hits
Stuck with You - Huey Lewis & The News
Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie
Friends and Lovers - Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson
Got My Heart Set on You - John Conlee
    1988 -Red Sox Wade Boggs becomes first player in this century to get 200 hits in six consecutive years.
    1989 - Hugo jilted Iris. Hurricane Hugo churned toward the South Atlantic Coast, gradually regaining strength along the way. Tropical Storm Iris got too close to Hugo, and began to weaken. A cold front brought strong and gusty winds to the Great Basin and the Southern Plateau Region, with wind gusts to 44 mph reported at Kingman AZ.
    1994---Top Hits
I ll Make Love To You- Boyz II Men
Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")- Lisa Loeb
Endless Love- Luther Vandross
When Can I See You-Babyface
    1995 - AT&T announced that it would be splitting into three companies: today's AT&T (communication services); Lucent Technologies (systems and technology communications products); and NCR Corp. (computer business).
    1996 - The hit comedy film, The First Wives Club, starring Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Dame Maggie Smith, and Sarah Jessica Parker, opened in United States theaters.
    1997 -- Elton John's rewritten version of "Candle in the Wind," performed at Princess Diana's funeral as "Goodbye England's Rose," is released on record as "Candle in the Wind '97" and goes straight to #1 in the UK, quickly becoming the biggest selling single in world history. 
    1998- Cal Ripken's streak ends at 2,632 consecutive games as he does not appear in the lineup for the first time since May 29,1982.
    1999---Top Hits
Unpretty- TLC
She s All I Ever Had- Ricky Martin
Bailamos- Enrique Iglesias
Genie In A Bottle- Christina Aguilera
    2001 - President Bush addresses joint session of Congress in response to 9/11 attacks, proposing a new Office of Homeland Security. 
    2003- When Marcus Giles sends Brad Penny's 3-2 pitch into the stands, the Braves tie the National League record by having six players to hit at least 20 home runs in season. Along with the Atlana's second baseman , Javy Lopez, Gary Sheffield, Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones and Vinny Castilla equals the mark established by Eddie Mathews (32), Hank Aaron (32), Joe Torre (27), Felipe Alou (23) Mack Jones (31) and Gene Oliver (21) of the 1965 Milwaukee Braves.
    2003---Top Hits
Shake Ya Tailfeather- Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee
Baby Boy- Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
Right Thurr- Chingy
Disturbing Tha Peace | 77995 | Capitol
Get Low- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins 
    2005 - Hurricane Rita tracked through the Florida Straits and just south of the Florida Keys. Winds were sustained at tropical storm force at Key West, where peak winds gusted to 76 mph. 
    2008- After a moving ceremony celebrating the history of the 85-year old ballpark, New York beat the Orioles in the last game ever to be played at Yankee Stadium, 7-3. Julia Ruth Stevens, the Babe's daughter, throws out the ceremonial first pitch with Bronx Bomber's backstop Jose Molina hitting the last home run in the 'House Ruth Built'. 
    2010- George Steinbrenner is honored with a 7-by-5-foot, 760-pound monument of bronze atop a granite base in Monument Park. The unveiling of the tribute to the recently deceased Yankee owner is attended by estranged former manager Joe Torre, who is making his first visit to the new Yankee Stadium.