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Cannabis Expert David Rabinowitz Questions News Report on
Georgia Pharmacies Dispensing Medical Marijuana

Leasing News on Wednesday ran the report by Express Healthcare Management that "Georgia Becomes First State to Offer Medical Marijuana at Independent Pharmacies.

The report stated "The Georgia Board of Pharmacy has started accepting applications and around 120 pharmacies have agreed to sell medication from Botanical Sciences, one of the state’s two licensed production companies.

"According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, approximately 90% of Georgia’s population will have access to a pharmacy selling medical marijuana within a 30-minute drive. This move aims to provide easier access to cannabis-based treatment for patients across the state."

David Rabinovitz. CLFP, Stone's Throw Cannabis, refuted the article, emailing Leasing News:

“Georgia Pharmacies Might Not Carry Cannabis After All.

"Georgia pharmacies will likely NOT carry or dispense medical marijuana. This announcement simply shows how often regulators do not understand their own market. All drug dispensers (doctors, dentists, pharmacies, etc.) must have a DEA license to dispense.

"Who believes the DEA will allow a dispensing licensee to distribute an illegal schedule 1 narcotic without risk of losing their DEA license?
Even if cannabis is rescheduled to schedule 3, it is still for medical purposes and physicians cannot prescribe marijuana, only recommend it.

“Why the distinction? My research from several years ago is that a prescription requires 3 essential elements - identify the compound, the dosage and the frequency. The whole plant has too many compounds and a prescriber cannot state dosage or frequency (patient should take 3 puffs of 2 pints each, every four hours, for 2 weeks).

“Furthermore, it is unlikely any DEA license holder will seek to distribute any controlled substance that has not been approved by the FDA.”

Coda:
His LinkedIn profile says Rabinovitz is “part of the founding team for a unique social equity owned cannabis retail store located in downtown Boston,” as well as a well-known consultant.

linkedin.com/in/davidrabinovitz
drabinovitz@gmail.com
(617) 281-0710 (Mobile)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrabinovitz/details/experience

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New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries

Jay Coffey was hired as Finance Manager, Finance Partners Group, Los Angeles, California. He is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Previously, he was Lending Solutions Manager, CIT (October, 2019 - October, 2023); Lending Solutions Manager, First Citizens Bank (October, 2019 - October, 2023); Finance Manager, Ascentium Capital (July, 2018 - May, 2019). Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-coffey-98a42987/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-coffey-98a42987/

Brent McQueen was hired as Regional Manager, Honour Capital, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is located at the Los Angeles, California Regional Officer, "working for decades in the publicly traded financial services industry providing financing, leasing and consumption solutions for all types of technology for my clients." Previously, he was Principal, Sebron Capital (August, 2023 - October, 2023); National Account Manager, Huntington Bank (June, 2021 - August, 2023). He joined TCF Bank January, 2019, Regional Manager (January, 2019, promoted June, 2020, Vice President, California Manager. Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentmcqueen/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentmcqueen/

Alan Tannenbaum was named Chief Executive Officer and Group Head, Capital Markets, at the retirement of Dan Barclay., of BMO Bank, New York City Metropolitan Area He will be named a member of the bank's executive board effective, November 1, 2023. . He joined BMO Capital Markets March, 2010, as Managing Director, promoted February, 2021, Head, Investment and Corporate Banking. Previously, he was CEO, Odyne Corporaiont (September, 2007 - January, 2009); Managing Director, Lehman Brothers (1998 - 2005). Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-tannenbaum-39a1017/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-tannenbaum-39a1017/

Joe Valeo was announced as President of Small Business Loans (SBL) Atlanta Metropolitan area. He previously was at Lending Point, starting March, 2016, Executive Vice President of Strategic Development, promoted March, 2018, Executive Vice President, General Manager of Strategic Development; Executive Vice President of Outside Sales/Referral Partners, Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc. (March, 2015 - February, 2016; Executive Vice President, CAN Capital, Inc. (February, 2004 - March, 2015). Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvaleo/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvaleo/

Michael Voth was hired as an Account Executive for agriculture loans and leases at Northland Capital Equipment Finance, St. Cloud, Minnesota. He is located in Anoka, Minnesota. Previously, he was Asset Finance Associate, Huntington National Bank (November, 2020 - September, 2023); Sales Associate II, TCF Capital Solutions (November, 2020 - June, 2021). He joined TCF Bank March, 2010, Sales Associate, promoted September, 2010, Supervisor, promoted February, 2011, Senior Assistant Manager, promoted September, 2014, Branch Manager.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-voth-513737aa/

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Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted

Crafting an Attractive Employer Brand
to Attract Top Talent
By Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners, Managing Director

To stand out from the crowd and entice the best candidates, companies need to invest in building a strong and attractive employer brand. An employer brand encompasses the company's reputation, values, culture, and overall employee experience. The importance of crafting an appealing employer brand is paramount so that you can attract and retain top talent.

If you are a regular on LinkedIn, you see these companies often with photos of employees, events, get togethers, celebrations. They are successful because they salute their brand with their
Employees’ career results. Many specifically salute their CLFP’s in their company for their success.

Define your employer brand: Start by defining your organization's unique employer brand. Consider your company's mission, values, and culture. What sets you apart from other employers? What do you offer to potential employees? Clearly articulating your employer brand will help you create a strong foundation for attracting top talent.
Develop an employee value proposition (EVP): An EVP outlines the benefits and opportunities employees can expect from working at your organization. It should highlight the value, growth, and development opportunities, work-life balance, and any unique perks or benefits your company offers. Tailor your EVP to resonate with your target audience and differentiate yourself from competitors.
Foster a positive company culture: A positive and inclusive company culture is a crucial aspect of an attractive employer brand. Create an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and supported. Encourage open communication, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance. Showcase your company culture through employee testimonials, social media, and other marketing channels.
Enhance the candidate experience: Crafting a positive candidate experience is vital for attracting top talent. Streamline your recruitment processes, communicate clearly and promptly with candidates, and provide feedback throughout the hiring process. Personalize interactions and demonstrate genuine interest in candidates' aspirations and goals. A smooth and respectful candidate experience can leave a lasting impression and encourage top talent to choose your organization.
Leverage employee advocacy: Empower your employees to become advocates for your employer brand. Encourage them to share positive experiences on social media, participate in industry events, and contribute to thought leadership initiatives. Employees who are proud of their organization and speak highly of it can significantly impact your ability to attract and retain top talent.
Showcase your company's mission and impact: Today's job seekers are increasingly interested in working for organizations that make a positive impact. Clearly communicate your company's mission, social responsibility initiatives, and any philanthropic endeavors. Highlight how employees can contribute to making a difference, whether through sustainability efforts, community involvement, or support for charitable causes
Develop a strong online presence: In the digital age, a strong online presence is crucial for attracting top talent. Optimize your company website and career page to provide a clear overview of your employer brand. Leverage social media platforms to share engaging content, employee stories, and job opportunities. Actively participate in relevant industry forums, discussions, and events to establish your organization as a thought leader.

Crafting an attractive employer brand is a multifaceted endeavor that requires a deep understanding of your organization, its culture, and the expectations of top talent. By defining your employer brand, enhancing the candidate experience, fostering a positive company culture, and leveraging employee advocacy, you can create a compelling employer brand that attracts and retains the best candidates. Remember, a strong employer brand is an ongoing effort that requires consistent nurturing and adaptation to remain appealing in a dynamic job market.

I also strongly recommend the reward of having Certified Leasing and Finance Professional (CLFP) after your name. I recommend visiting: https://clfpfoundation.org/

Ken Lubin, Managing Director
ZRG Partners, LLC
Americas I EMEA I Asia Pacific
C: 508-733-4789
klubin@zrgpartners.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/klubin/

"What is the Ultimate Hire? The Ultimate Hire is the professional that every business, team or leader needs in their organization. This is the high performance individual that always rises to the top, brings the team to the next level and can significantly add to the bottom line. The Ultimate Hire is the person that you can't afford to be without. Finding, Attracting, Hiring and Retaining these professionals is critical to the success of your business. We have identified these traits and can help you find these top professionals."

The Ultimate Hire Collection:
http://leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/ultimate.ht

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What Drove Online Used Car Marketplace
Shift Technologies to File for Bankruptcy
By Matthew W. Daus, Esq.

Image: TechCrunch via Jason Hawkes / Getty Images

Shift Technologies, the San Francisco-based online used car startup turned publicly traded company, filed this week for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The short story, according to recent filings, is that the company’s deteriorating cash position and inability to obtain further financing drove the company to file for bankruptcy and begin the process of closing down the business and liquidating assets. About 144, or 80% of the company’s employees, were terminated last week and 24 are remaining on to wind down operations. Shift has estimated that process will cost between $4.1 and $5 million, according to SEC filings.

The company announced Friday it would file for bankruptcy and said it was shutting down its two physical locations in California. Shift filed Monday its petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.

Shift was founded in 2014, an era when a number of online used car startups launched in a bid to disrupt the traditional dealership model. Carvana, Shift, Vroom and Beepi, which shut down in 2016 and merged with Fair, were among the buzziest. Money was raised, valuations popped and some, including Carvana and Vroom, took the road to IPO.

Matthew W. Daus, Esq.
Partner and Chairman, Windels Marx Transportation Practice Group
President, International Association of Transportation Regulators,
Transportation Technology Chair, University Transportation Research Center
Contact: mdaus@windelsmarx.com
156 West 56th Street | New York, NY 10019
T. 212.237.1106 | F. 212.262.1215

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ELFA Pres/CEO Ralph Petta and Professional Director
Alexa Carnibella Podcast Oct. 22-24 ELFA Conference

ELFA President & CEO Ralph Petta shares highlights from the upcoming Annual Convention in a new episode of ELFA's Equipment Finance Matters podcast. Join Ralph and host Alexa Carnibella, Director of Professed Development, as they talk about the lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions.

Before you head to Phoenix, be sure to check out this episode for a sneak peek of what's in store!

https://www.elfaonline.org/industry-topics/emerging-talent/equipment-finance-matters

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Watch at Home
by Fernando Croce, Leasing News Movie Reviewer

With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve put together a multi-part catalog of classic frightfests to go with your pumpkin treats. Check back next week for more indelible horror tales.

The Black Cat (1934): Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff were meant to outcreep each other on screen, and what better opportunity to pair up these two horror icons than with an adaptation of an Edgar Allan Poe story? Set in Hungary, the story follows American newlyweds (David Manners, Julie Bishop) who wander into a dark mansion run by the enigmatic Hjalmar (Karloff). What they don't suspect is that their host is the head of a satanic cult, and that their lives are in grave danger. Luckily for them, along for the ride is Dr. Vitus (Lugosi), an architect with a vengeful bone to pick with Hjalmar. Directed with a surplus of macabre style by Edgar G. Ulmer, this frightful fable remains a treasure trove for fans of Universal Studio chills.

The Spiral Staircase (1946): Horror bleeds into film noir in this striking chiller from underrated German filmmaker Robert Siodmak (“The Killers”). Set in a small New England town in the early 1900s, the plot centers on Helen (Dorothy McGuire), a mute young woman who works as a servant in a large mansion owned by Mrs. Warren (Ethel Barrymore). As a storm brews outside, it becomes clear that the maniac who’s been murdering handicapped girls is inside the house. Alongside a local professor (George Brent), Helen ponders a roll of suspects—the family doctor (Kent Smith), Mrs. Warren’s son (Gordon Oliver), the housekeeper (Elsa Lanchester) and her live-in husband (Rhys Williams). Making keen use of claustrophobic spaces and at times surreal imagery, Siodmak’s influential gothic continues to fascinate and unsettle.

Kwaidan (1964): The chilling and the ethereal are mingled in this collection of Japanese ghost tales. It begins with “The Black Hair,” in which a struggling swordsman regrets his decision of leaving his devoted wife for a rich woman, only to find a most eerie homecoming. In “The Woman of the Snow,” a woodcutter finds happiness with a maiden with a suspiciously youthful appearance. In “Hoichi the Earless,” a blind musician is summoned to perform for a royal family, leading to a supernatural revelation. Rounding things up is “In a Cup of Tea,” the last of the four folkloric tales directed with tons of uncanny atmosphere by Masaki Kobayashi. A unique anthology crafted with taste and visual splendor, this is a horror collection that doubles as a string of poems. With subtitles.

Frenzy (1972): Suspense master Alfred Hitchcock ramps up the intensity for this shocker, his next to last film as well as his return to England after his long stay in Hollywood. As London is terrorized by a killer who specializes in strangling his victims with a necktie, Scotland Yard Inspector Oxford (Alec McGovern) finds himself vainly looking for clues. The main suspect seems to be Richard Blaney (Jon Finch), a hotheaded bartender whose ex-wife Brenda (Barbara Leigh-Hunt) turns up dead. With the police after him, Richard must depend on his friend Bob Rusk (Barry Foster), who turns out to be more involved with the crimes than expected. Filled with memorably nasty moments, this is a darkly humored vision that pulls together many of Hitchcock’s favorite themes with renewed vigor.

Cronos (1993): Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro (“The Shape of Water”) made his feature debut with this inspired Mexican horror film, which already displays his thematic motifs as well as his sophisticated awareness of the genre’s past. The title refers to a centuries-old, insect-shaped relic, a contraption that grants eternal youth (along with a thirst for blood) to whoever it latches on to. After he stumbles upon it, antiques dealer Jesus (Federico Luppi) must reconcile this new vitality with its grisly addiction. With a dying businessman (Claudio Brook) and his hulking nephew (Ron Perlman) on his trail, Jesus must make a choice to protect his beloved, silent granddaughter (Tamara Sanath). With ingenuity, style and dark humor, del Toro’s film brings an offbeat new spin to immemorial vampire lore. With subtitles.

Fernando Croce is a nationally recognized film reviewer and has been contributing to Leasing News since 2008. His reviews appear each Friday.

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This Day in History

      1670 - Virginia passed a law that blacks arriving in the colonies as Christians could not be used as slaves.
    1754 - Birthday of Mary McCauley (McCulla or McKolly), (d. 1832), Trenton, NJ. She is one of the choices to be the "real" Molly Pitcher. Other candidates are Molly Corbin, Anna Maria Lane, Elizabeth Canning . . . with many others contributing to the legends. There was no single Molly Pitcher . . . she is nothing more than a compilation of legends and popular histories that purport to describe the actions of a brave Molly Pitcher who defied convention (and hostile fire) to fire her husband's cannon...The term "Molly Pitcher" was probably what was used by soldiers in battle calling for the "water boy" (who was generally a woman) as men today say, "hey girl," (or "hey nurse" or "hey, waitress,") " or even "medic!" According to some legends, Mary Hay McCauley was a water carrier at the Battle of Monmouth June 28, 1778 where she loaded and fired a cannon after her husband was killed (some say collapsed from the heat).In an embellishment of the legend, a cannonball supposedly passed between her legs tearing her skirt (although the water carriers always tied their skirts up so they could move around. With skirts at the normal length, they'd trip or be much hampered in their movements.) Affectionately known as Sergeant Molly after General George Washington issued her a warrant as a non-commissioned officer, Congress awarded her a small pension after the war for her bravery in saving may American lives.
http://earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/notable/pitcherm/
http://russell.gresham.k12.or.us/Colonial_America/Molly_Pitcher.html
http://sill-www.army.mil/pao/pamolly.htm
    1775 - Second Continental Congress passed legislation authorizing the acquisition of ships and establishment of a navy. We were not called the United States at the time and the move was to name us the United Colonies of Columbia. Columbus was very popular at the time, and a compromise was finally reached to name the capital the District of Columbia and make it special, meaning it was not part of a state, as a compromise to call the new name as the United States of America, after Amerigo Vespucci. In 1972, The US Navy Chief of Naval operations declared that October 13 is the official birthday of the US Navy.
    1792 - The presidential residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., designed by James Hoban, was begun with the laying of the first cornerstone. The first presidential family to occupy it was that of John Adams in November, 1800. With three stories and more than 100 rooms, the White House is the oldest building in Washington. First described as the "presidential palace," it acquired the name "White House" about 10 years after construction was completed. Burned by British troops in 1814, it was reconstructed, refurbished and reoccupied by 1817. The original corner stone is allegedly missing, taken by a souvenir hunter, some claim the British.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/oct13.html
    1843 - B'nai B'rith ("Sons of the Covenant") was established in New York City by a group of German Jews. 12 German-Jewish immigrants met at Sinsheimer's Café on Essex Street on New York's Lower East Side and founded B'nai B'rith - the world's first Jewish service organization and the first international service organization in the United States. It is both the oldest and the largest of the Jewish fraternal organizations.
http://www.bnaibrith.org/
    1845 - A majority of the citizens of the independent Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution, that when accepted by the Congress, will make Texas the 28th American state. The annexation of Texas finally became a reality after long political bickering. Antislavery forces were opposed to annexation because Texas was certain to become a slave state. Others wanted to act lest Great Britain or France develop a relationship with the Republic of Texas, whose independence Mexico refused to recognize. In April, 1844, President John Tyler submitted to the Senate a treaty of annexation, but the Senate rejected it in June. In December, Tyler offered a joint resolution to cover annexation. This required only a majority vote by both houses of Congress instead of the two-thirds vote needed to ratify a treaty. Action on the resolution was completed on February 28, 1845, when the House accepted it in revised form. On June 23, the congress of Texas accepted annexation. On October 13, the constitution was proposed and, on December 29, 1945, Texas was admitted to the Union.
    1849 - California State Constitution approved by convention in Monterey
the motto of California is to be "Eureka."
    1870 - Birthday of famous singer/actress Della May Fox (d. 1913), St. Louis, MO. She was one of the highest paid variety performers of her time. She toured the U.S. with her own company. She reportedly had bouts of ill health because of drugs and alcohol.
http://www.britannica.com/women/articles/Fox_Della_May.html
    1893 - Debt, bankruptcy, and plummeting stock prices crippled numerous companies and ultimately gave way to one of the nation's most staggering fiscal panics. On October 13, Union Pacific, one of the nation's largest railroads, announced that it was in receivership.
    1902 - Warren Wilbur Shaw (d. 1954), auto racer, born at Shelbyville, IN. Shaw was racing cars by age 18. An early crash led him to invent the crash helmet. After several years of frustration, he won the Indianapolis 500 three times, in 1937, 1939 and 1940, the first consecutive victories by one driver. He served as Indy's president and general manager after Tony Hulman bought the Speedway in 1945.
    1903 - The Boston Pilgrims (later the Red Sox) won the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, five games to three. The Pilgrims won Game 8, 3-0.
    1910 - Jazz pianist Art Tatum birthday (d. 1956), Toledo, OH.
http://alevy.com/tatum.htm
http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_tatum_art.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/pianogod/
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/tatum_art/bio.jhtml
    1910 - Novelist and screenwriter Ernest K. Gann (d. 1991) was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gann served in the Army Air Force, Air Transport Command during WWII. Began writing novels in 1944 about flying. Five were made into films, including “Island in the Sky” (1944), “Fiddler's Green” (1950, filmed as “The Raging Tide” in 1951), “Soldier of Fortune” (1954), and “Twilight for the Gods” (1958).
    1924 - Vibist Terry Gibbs was born Julius Gubenko, Brooklyn, NY.
    1925 - The first full length play by an African-American writer to be performed in New York City was “Appearances,” by Garland Anderson, a three-act protest against lynching. It was produced by Lester W. Sager and lasted 23 performances.
    1926 - Birthday of Jesse Leroy Brown (d. 1950) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was the first black American naval aviator and also the first black naval officer to lose his life in combat when he was shot down over Korea, December 4, 1950. On March 18, 1972, USS Jesse L. Brown was launched as the first ship to be named in honor of a black naval officer.
http://www.powells.com/biblio/28200-28400/0380976897.html
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-b/j-brown.htm
the full heroic story of two friends, one white, one black:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/brotherhood/hudner.html
    1921 - In the first all New York World Series, the Giants beat the Yankees, 1-0 to win the baseball's championship in eight games.
    1923 - Casey Stengel's home run is the difference as Giant hurler Art Neff out duels Sam Jones and the Yankees, 1-0, in Game 3 of the World Series.
    1925 – Birthday of standup comic, social rebel, Lenny Bruce (d. 1966), born Leonard Alfred Schneider in Mineola, LI, NY. Imprisoned on obscenity charges and refused permission to enter Britain, his show was banned both in England and in Australia. Nightclub owners, fearing police harassment, began refusing to book him and his career collapsed. See his autobiography “How to Talk Dirty and Influence People,” and also Bob Fosse's award-winning film “Lenny” (1974). I saw him many times late in his life in San Francisco. Often he was not funny, but seemed high on heroin, but when he was hot, he was “hot.”
http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/lennybruce/
http://www.ubqtous.com/lennybruce/
http://home.aol.com/dcspohr/lenny/lenny1.htm
http://www.bobdylan.com/songs/lenny.html
    1926 - Bassist Ray Brown (d. 2002) born Pittsburgh, Pa
http://members.tripod.com/~hardbop/raybrown.html
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/artist/glance/-/36421/
ref%3Dpd_simart_detail/103-5362656-4423850
    1927 - Altoist Lee Konitz (d. 2020) born Chicago, Ill.
http://www.enjarecords.com/LEE_KONITZ.htm
http://centerstage.net/chicago/music/whoswho/LeeKonitz.html
http://www.npr.org/programs/btaylor/pastprograms/lkonitz.html
    1941 - Singer/songwriter Paul Simon born Newark, NJ. Musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He reached fame and commercial success as half of the duo Simon & Garfunkel and wrote nearly all of their songs, including US number-one single, “The Sounds of Silence,” Mrs. Robinson,” and Bridge Over troubled Water.” After Simon & Garfunkel split up in 1970, at the height of their popularity, Simon began a successful solo career. He recorded three acclaimed albums over the following five years. In 1986, following a career slump, he released ”Graceland,” an album inspired by South African township music, which sold 14 million copies worldwide and remains his most popular solo work. Simon has earned sixteen Grammy Awards for his solo and collaborative work, including three for Album of the Year (Bridge Over Troubled Water, Still Crazy After All These Years, and Graceland), and a Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: first in 1990 as a member of Simon & Garfunkel and again in 2001 for his solo career. In 2006 he was selected as one of the "100 People Who Shaped the World" by Time. In 2011, Rolling Stone named Simon one of the 100 greatest guitarists and, in 2015, he was ranked eighth in their list of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. Simon was the first recipient of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2007.
http://www.paulsimon.com/index_main.html
http://www.simonandgarfunkel.com/
    1942 – Jerry Jones was born in Inglewood, CA. H has been the owner of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989. He attended the University of Arkansas where he co-captain of the 1964 National Championship football team. He was an all-Southwest Conference offensive lineman and a teammate of college football and NFL coach Jimmy Johnson, whom Jones hired as his first head coach after purchasing the Cowboys. The Cowboys won three Super Bowls during the 1992-95 span. Much of the league's financial success since 1989 has been credited to Jones himself. In particular, he was decisive in securing Fox as the NFC’s primary broadcaster at a time when the traditional "Big Three" networks were trying to convince the league into accepting a rollback in television rights fees. Increased television revenues have played a decisive role in securing the NFL's place as the world's richest sports league, with revenues of well over $10 billion per season. The 2018 NFL season was Jones' 30th as Cowboys owner - more than the number of seasons as the combined tenures of his predecessors.
    1943 - *OLSON, ARLO L., Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, 1 5th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. Place and date: Crossing of the Volturno River, Italy, 13 October 1943. Entered service at: Toronto, S. Dak. Birth: Greenville, lowa. G.O. No.: 71, 31 August 1944. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. On 13 October 1943, when the drive across the Volturno River began, Capt. Olson and his company spearheaded the advance of the regiment through 30 miles of mountainous enemy territory in 13 days. Placing himself at the head of his men, Capt. Olson waded into the chest-deep water of the raging Volturno River and despite pointblank machine-gun fire aimed directly at him made his way to the opposite bank and threw 2 hand grenades into the gun position, killing the crew. When an enemy machinegun 150 yards distant opened fire on his company, Capt. Olson advanced upon the position in a slow, deliberate walk. Although 5 German soldiers threw hand grenades at him from a range of 5 yards, Capt. Olson dispatched them all, picked up a machine pistol and continued toward the enemy. Advancing to within 15 yards of the position he shot it out with the foe, killing 9 and seizing the post. Throughout the next 13 days Capt. Olson led combat patrols, acted as company No. 1 scout and maintained unbroken contact with the enemy. On 27 October 1943, Capt. Olson conducted a platoon in attack on a strongpoint, crawling to within 25 yards of the enemy and then charging the position. Despite continuous machinegun fire which barely missed him, Capt. Olson made his way to the gun and killed the crew with his pistol. When the men saw their leader make this desperate attack they followed him and overran the position. Continuing the advance, Capt. Olson led his company to the next objective at the summit of Monte San Nicola. Although the company to his right was forced to take cover from the furious automatic and small arms fire, which was directed upon him and his men with equal intensity, Capt. Olson waved his company into a skirmish line and despite the fire of a machinegun which singled him out as its sole target led the assault which drove the enemy away. While making a reconnaissance for defensive positions, Capt. Olson was fatally wounded. Ignoring his severe pain, this intrepid officer completed his reconnaissance, Supervised the location of his men in the best defense positions, refused medical aid until all of his men had been cared for, and died as he was being carried down the mountain.
    1944 - BURT, JAMES M., Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, Company B, 66th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division. Place and date: Near Wurselen, Germany, 13 October 1944. Entered service at: Lee, Mass. Birth: Hinsdale, Mass. G.O. No.: 95, 30 October 1945. Citation: Capt. James M. Burt was in command of Company B, 66th Armored Regiment on the western outskirts of Wurselen, Germany, on 13 October 1944, when his organization participated in a coordinated infantry-tank attack destined to isolate the large German garrison which was tenaciously defending the city of Aachen. In the first day's action, when infantrymen ran into murderous small-arms and mortar fire, Capt. Burt dismounted from his tank about 200 yards to the rear and moved forward on foot beyond the infantry positions, where, as the enemy concentrated a tremendous volume of fire upon him, he calmly motioned his tanks into good firing positions. As our attack gained momentum, he climbed aboard his tank and directed the action from the rear deck, exposed to hostile volleys which finally wounded him painfully in the face and neck. He maintained his dangerous post despite pointblank self-propelled gunfire until friendly artillery knocked out these enemy weapons, and then proceeded to the advanced infantry scouts' positions to deploy his tanks for the defense of the gains which had been made. The next day, when the enemy counterattacked, he left cover and went 75 yards through heavy fire to assist the infantry battalion commander who was seriously wounded. For the next 8 days, through rainy, miserable weather and under constant, heavy shelling, Capt. Burt held the combined forces together, dominating and controlling the critical situation through the sheer force of his heroic example. To direct artillery fire, on 15 October, he took his tank 300 yards into the enemy lines, where he dismounted and remained for 1 hour giving accurate data to friendly gunners. Twice more that day he went into enemy territory under deadly fire on reconnaissance. In succeeding days he never faltered in his determination to defeat the strong German forces opposing him. Twice the tank in which he was riding was knocked out by enemy action, and each time he climbed aboard another vehicle and continued the fight. He took great risks to rescue wounded comrades and inflicted prodigious destruction on enemy personnel and materiel even though suffering from the wounds he received in the battle's opening phase. Capt. Burt's intrepidity and disregard of personal safety were so complete that his own men and the infantry who attached themselves to him were inspired to overcome the wretched and extremely hazardous conditions which accompanied one of the bitterest local actions of the war. The victory achieved closed the Aachen gap.
    1945 - Top Hits
“Till the End of Time” - Perry Como
“If I Loved You” - Perry Como
“Along the Navajo Trail” - Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
“You Two Timed Me One Time Too Often” - Tex Ritter
    1953 - Top Hits
“Vaya Con Dios” - Les Paul and Mary Ford
“You, You, You” - The Ames Brothers
“No Other Love” - Perry Como
“I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know” - The Davis Sisters
    1958 - Warren Covington conducted the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra's recording of what would be the last big band song to climb the pop charts, "Tea for Two Cha Cha." While the song made it into the Top 10, it peaked at #7, signaling the end of the Big Band Era. Rock 'n' Roll was here to stay.
    1960 - At Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Bill Mazeroski's dramatic bottom of the ninth inning HR off Yankee hurler Ralph Terry breaks up a 9-9 tie and ends one of the most exciting seven game World Series ever played. Text of announcer Chuck Thompson's call: "There's a swing and a high fly ball going deep to left! This may do it! Back to the wall goes Berra; it is over the fence, home run -- the Pirates win! Ladies and gentlemen, Mazeroski has hit a one-nothing pitch over the left-field fence at Forbes Field to win the 1960 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 10-9. Once again, that final score, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 1960 world champions, defeat the New York Yankees, the Pirates 10 and the Yankees 9.''
    1961 - Top Hits
“Hit the Road Jack” - Ray Charles
“Crying” - Roy Orbison
“Runaround Sue” - Dion
“Walk on By” - Leroy Van Dyke
    1962 - Birthday of perhaps the greatest wide receiver in football, Jerry Lee Rice, Starksville, MS. His 20 seasons career was primarily with the San Francisco 49ers who selected him in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft, 16th overall, where he spent 16 seasons. Due to his numerous records, accomplishments, and accolades, he is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in NFL history and one of the greatest players in NFL history. Rice is the career leader in most major statistical categories for wide receivers, including receptions, touchdown receptions, and receiving yards, once being the leader for total yards and touchdowns in a season. He has scored more points than any other non-kicker in NFL history with 1,256 Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times and named All-Pro 12 times. He won three Super Bowls with the 49ers and an AFC Championship with the Raiders. As of 2017, Rice holds over 100 NFL records, the most of any player by a wide margin. In 1999, The Sporting News listed Rice second behind Jim Brown on its list of "Football's 100 Greatest Players." In 2010, he was chosen by NFL Network’s NF Films production, “The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players” as the greatest player in NFL history. Rice was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Rice was also inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2007 and, in that same year, inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.

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    1962 - A 34-year-old Edward Albee brought his play, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," to a stage in New York. Four years later, Albee's play would become an Academy Award-winning film, garnering 6 Oscars, and starring Elizabeth Taylor as the female lead, Martha.
    1966 - Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara declares at a news conference in Saigon that he found that military operations have "progressed very satisfactorily since 1965." McNamara had arrived in Saigon on October 11 for his eighth fact-finding visit to South Vietnam. He conferred with General William Westmoreland, the senior U.S. military commander; Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge; various military leaders; and South Vietnam's Premier Nguyen Cao Ky and President Nguyen Van Thieu. McNamara said he was pleased with the overall progress in South Vietnam, but he later revealed to President Lyndon Johnson in private that he thought progress was "very slow indeed" in the pacification program. McNamara wrote after the war that he realized early on "the complexity of the situation and the uncertainties of our ability to deal with it by military means." Though he did understand the obstacles, he was dedicated to the U.S. commitment to preventing Communist takeover of South Vietnam. By the end of 1965, however, even McNamara had begun to doubt that a military solution in Southeast Asia could be achieved. Still, as late as July 1967, he told President Johnson that the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces were making headway in the war. Johnson tired of McNamara's vacillation and eventually replaced him with Clark Clifford in February 1968.
    1969 - Top Hits
“Sugar, Sugar” - The Archies
“Jean” - Oliver
“Little Woman” - Bobby Sherman
“Since I Met You, Baby” - Sonny James
    1969 - Nancy Kerrigan, U.S. figure skater, was born in Woburn. MA. She was the victim on January 6, 1994, when she was clubbed in the right knee with a police baton by Shane Stant after a practice session at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, an assault planned by rival Tonya Harding’s ex-husband Jeff Gilooly and co-conspirator Shawn Eckardt. The attack mildly injured her leg and ruined Harding’s career. Kerrigan later won the silver medal at the 1994 Olympics and ridiculed the young Russian girl who edged her out for the gold. She turned pro after the Olympics and was featured at Disney shows.
    1970 - Angela Davis, 26, a former faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles, black militant, and self-proclaimed Communist, is arrested in NY City in connection with a shootout in a San Rafael, California, courtroom six days before. Davis is accused of supplying weapons to Jonathan Jackson, who burst into the Marin County courtroom in a bid to free inmates on trial there, and to take hostages he hoped to exchange for his brother, George, a prison revolutionary in San Quentin. Police fired on Jonathan and he was killed along with Superior Court Judge Harold Haley and two inmates. After a three-month trial, Davis, was acquitted of all charges. I interviewed her several times. She was involved but no one could prove it.
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    1971 - The first night game in World Series history matched the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles. Pittsburgh beat Baltimore, 4-3, behind three hits by Roberto Clemente, to tie the Series at two games apiece.
    1977 - Top Hits
“Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” - Maco
“Keep It Comin' Love” - KC and The Sunshine Band
“You Light Up My Life” - Debby Boone
“Heaven's Just a Sin Away” - The Kendalls
    1979 - Michael Jackson hit #1 for the second time with "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". His first number one hit came on October 14, 1972, when he was 14. The song was "Ben."
    1980 - AC/DC position themselves as the heirs to Led Zeppelin with "Back in Black," which turns platinum on this date. The album makes it up to number four.
    1984 - Hurricane Diana, after making a complete loop off the Carolina coast, made landfall and moved across eastern North Carolina. Diana deluged Cape Fear with more than eighteen inches of rain, and caused 78 million dollars damage in North Carolina.
    1984 - Stevie Wonder started a three week run at the top of the Billboard singles chart with "I Just Called To Say I Love You", his seventh US #1.
    1985 - Top Hits
“Oh Sheila” - Ready For The World
“Take on Me” - a-ha
“Saving All My Love for You” - Whitney Houston
“Meet Me in Montana” - Marie Osmond with Dan Seals
    1987 - First military use of trained dolphins (US Navy in the Persian Gulf).
    1987 - Showers and thunderstorms produced heavy rain in the northeastern U.S. Flooding was reported in Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Greenwood, NY received 6.37 inches of rain. A dike along a creek at Plattsburg, NY gave way and a $2 million crop left on the ground to dry was washed away. The prolonged rains in the eastern U.S. finally came to an end late in the day as a cold front began to push the warm and humid air mass out to sea.
    1988 - Hurricane Gilbert smashed into the Cayman Islands, and as it headed for the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico strengthened into a monster hurricane, packing winds of 175 mph. The barometric pressure at the center of Gilbert reached 26.13 inches (888 mb), an all-time record for any hurricane in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, or the Atlantic Ocean. Gilbert covered much of the Gulf of Mexico, producing rain as far away as the Florida Keys
    1989 - Billy Joel releases his album, “Storm Front.”
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    1989 - Unseasonably cool weather prevailed over the Central Plains Region, with a record low of 29 degrees at North Platte, NE. Unseasonably warm weather prevailed across the Pacific Northwest, with a record high of 96 degrees at Eugene, OR. Thunderstorms over south Texas produced wind gusts to 69 mph at Del Rio, and two inches of rain in two hours.
    1990 - Bob Dylan performs for over 4,000 cadets at the US Military Academy in West Point, New York. Many of them sang along when he launched into "Blowin' In The Wind."
    1992 - Patty Smyth and Eagles' drummer Don Henley are awarded a gold record for "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough."
    1993 - At Veterans Stadium, the Phillies win the National League pennant by beating the Braves in Game 6 of the NLCS, 6-3. With Tommy Greene out-dueling Greg Maddux and the timely hitting of Darren Daulton, Dave Hollins and Mickey Morandini, Philadelphia wins its third consecutive game to dethrone the defending champs
    1994 - Netscape Communications Corporation announced that it was offering its new Netscape Navigator free to users via the Internet. The Internet browser, developed by the six-month-old Silicon Valley company led by Silicon Graphics founder Jim Clark and NCSA Mosaic creator Marc Andreessen, was available for free downloading by “individual, academic and research users.”
    2000 - Extending his streak to 33 and two-thirds innings, Mariano Rivera breaks the 38-year-old record of Whitey Ford for consecutive scoreless frames in post-season play as the Yankees defeat the Mariners, 8-2 in Game 3 of the ALCS. While Rivera’s record is for the post-season, the Yankees' Hall of Fame lefty still holds the World Series record.
    2001 - Being down 2-0 in best-of-five series, the Yankees, thanks to the shut out pitching Mike Mussina and Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada's fifth-inning home run, stave off elimination beating the A's and Barry Zito, 1-0. Shortstop Derek Jeter, backing up an errant relay throw down the first base and flipping it home to cut down Jeremy Giambi as the potential tying run, will be remembered as one of the best defensive plays in post season history.
    2003 - A tearful 72-year-old Don Zimmer apologizes for his part in yesterday's brawl during Game 3 of the ALCS between the Yankees and Red Sox. During the fourth-inning matinee melee at Fenway, the Yankees' assistant to manager is thrown to the ground after charging Pedro Martinez.    2014 – The Vatican issued a document indicating that the Catholic Church is taking a softer position on relationships outside traditional marriage, upholding the Church’s views but advocating respect for unmarried couples and homosexual unions.

World Series Champions
    1903 - Boston Pilgrims
    1906 - Chicago White Sox
    1914 - Boston Braves
    1915 - Boston Red Sox
    1921 - New York Giants
    1960 - Pittsburgh Pirates

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