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January 17, 2021 - Executive Committee Actions
Due to the virus the Executive Committee has taken the following actions:
1. All memberships are extended one year.
2. All officer terms are extended on year.
3. Meetings at the Garden Club are suspended until everyone has been vaccinated. That could be June or even in the fall.
May 13, 2015 - Drone Alarms
Japan's Alsok to launch warning system for unwelcome drones
May 14, 2015 02:06 am | IDG News Service
High-powered microphones can detect the buzzing of rotors from 150m away
by Tim Hornyak
Burglar alarms could soon incorporate drone-detection technology if a new service from a Japanese security company is anything to judge by.
Tokyo-based Sohgo Security Services, also known as Alsok, plans to introduce a system that can detect incoming drones by listening for the signature hum of their rotors.
The service could be aimed at government entities, corporations and key facilities such as nuclear power plants as a terrorism countermeasure. Other potential users are people or groups in the public eye who want to ward off the prying eyes of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Alsok's move follows an incident last month when a quadcopter with trace amounts of radiation was found on the roof of the Japanese prime minister's office, apparently a protest of the government's nuclear energy policy.
The system's high-powered microphones can pick up buzzing sounds from 150 meters away in any direction, and compare them against a database of drone sounds. The system is compatible with Alsok's Total Track security camera system, which can automatically detect and follow intruders in an area of coverage.
Another possibility is for the drone detectors to work with what Alsok calls "Hyper Security Guards," which are staff equipped with wearable cameras and other mobile devices. They can be alerted to a drone's presence for investigation.
Alsok has been developing security robots, including a bulky camera-equipped droid called Reborg-Q, since 1982. Last year, it launched a drone service to monitor large-scale solar power plants, and it also wants to use drones to check bridges and wind farm turbines, a spokesman said.
Pricing and the timetable for the launch of the drone-detection system have not been decided yet, he added.
Drones in Japan have been mainly used for research purposes such as monitoring the country's many volcanoes. Japanese manufacturers have yet to embrace the technology on a large scale, partly due to a lack of government regulations.
The earthquake and tsunami that destroyed the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant four years ago, however, have spurred researchers to develop drones that can detect radiation and operate in environments with no GPS signals.
Tim Hornyak covers Japan and emerging technologies for The IDG News Service. Follow Tim on Twitter at @robotopia.
May 13, 2015 - It's (Almost) Hurricane Hunting Season
Air Force Magazine Daily Report - http://www.airforcemag.com/
Airmen with the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler AFB, Miss., completed their first storm mission of the 2015 season. Although storm season typically runs June 1-Nov. 30, the Hurricane Hunters began tracking what would become Tropical Storm Ana over the Caribbean on May 7. The storm hit the US on May 11, making landfall in Myrtle Beach, S.C., with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, according to a release. It was downgraded to a tropical depression as it moved inland. Aircrews from the 53rd flew a total of six sorties, averaging six- to eight-hours each, aboard their WC-130J, flying right into the bad weather where they dropped airborne vertical atmospheric profiling systems (AVAPS), commonly known as dropsondes. The devices measure things like wind, temperature, and humidity and relay the information to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center, which both provides the 53rd WRS its taskings and uses the data it receives every 10 minutes from the dropsondes to improve its own storm tracking models. "There have been tropical storms every month of the year throughout history," said Maj. Doug Gautrau, an aerial reconnaissance weather officer with the 53rd WRS. "But we're [always] prepped and ready to get into the game."
May 4, 2015 - Is Your Garage Door Secure?
Here is some useful information passed on by Bonnie Hain:
How Secure Is Your Garage Overhead Door?
Better check this and fix it or get someone to do it for you.
Watch the first video and see how easy it is to do this.
Watch the 2nd video to see how you can easily prevent this from happening to you.
Listen to how they then get into your house - even if you have an alarm - and then what happens.
How to get in a garage in 6 seconds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDw8DOblGB8
How to prevent it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSO_HTBHLFI
Fix to overhead door takes less than a minute.
June 7, 2013 - Would Your Cat Be Deemed Feral If Found Outside?
FORT PIERCE — As we approach the height of “kitten season” and shelters and rescue groups are inundated with cats and kittens, the Humane Society of St. Lucie County wants to remind feline owners to be responsible pet owners and microchip their pets. Failure to do so may very well result in the death of a beloved kitty, should it be found outdoors and mistakenly deemed feral.
A feral cat is a feline that was once domesticated, but has been living as a stray or abandoned animal for so long it has reverted in some degree to a wild state. There are a multitude of opinions on how to deal with the overpopulated feral cat problem across the United States, and it has recently come to the attention of the Humane Society of St. Lucie County that at least one Treasure Coast municipality is euthanizing cats they deem feral if the cat or kitten does not possess a microchip or a collar and tag, either of which would identify the animal as being domesticated and enabling the cat’s reunion with its rightful owner.
A microchip in any domesticated animal is by far the best guarantee that you will be reunited with your pet in an emergency situation that could separate you, as in a hurricane or tornado, or if your pet simply strays from home. As long as your address and phone number remain current with the company that provided the microchip, you can rest assured a reunion will take place.
(This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com)
Read more at: TCPalm
February 17, 2013 - Election of New Officers
With the start of a New Year and business at hand the Hibiscus Park Neighborhood Association elected its new officers and gives a Big Thank You to our outgoing president Randy Bond, for his hard work and dedication to the position. Randy will continue to stay involved, working on the Hibiscus Park website, event planning committee and playing an active part in the neighborhood patrol, again Thank You Randy.
OUR NEW ELECTED OFFICERS
President: Cecelia De Filippis
Cecelia moved to the Hibiscus Park neighborhood in 2000 with her husband Chris and their 4 dogs. Wanting to be a good neighbor and finding the monthly meeting a great way to meet others, she began attending meetings in 2004 and served as President in 2005 and 2006. Back again for a second term Cecelia has expressed she is glad to serve with her new board and a number of active committees.
President Elect: Jim Gibbons
Jim has been a resident of Hibiscus Park for over 25 years. For 13 years he has been co-owner/operator of Gibbons Farms Organics with Brenda his spouse of 42 short years. He is a retired owner and manager since 1985 of multiple small organic and conventional farms, in Haiti, Belize, and Honduras. He has also been a consultant for Organic Farms and Food Processing in the Caribbean, Central America and Africa.
Secretary /Treasurer: Patty Surface
Patty Surface has been a resident of Hibiscus Park for over 27 years. She and her husband Rick and their 2 children (now adults) continue to enjoy the friendliness of their neighbors and the beauty of the area.
Patty is a retired elementary school music teacher and choir director at church. She worships at Community United Methodist Church and enjoys being active with the music, women’s groups, children’s activities, and other special events. She and Rick also enjoy picking up their granddaughter from school once a week to do homework and visit.
Patty is beginning her 7th year as Treasurer for Hibiscus Park and completing her 2nd year as Secretary.
Second Annual Oyster Fest!
Living in Hibiscus Park and being literally minutes away from downtown, we get to enjoy so many events. In April the City of Ft. Pierce hosted the second annual Oyster Fest. Veteran’s Park was filled with vendors, music, dancing and lines of people waiting to get their fresh oysters. It was a day filled with fun for everyone. Lagoon tours took people on a ride on the Indian River, where you could get a close up view of the building of the Marina barrier islands, enjoy the ocean breezes and be delighted by the views of dolphins swimming in the ocean waters. We live in paradise.
Adopt - A – Street Litter Removal
A big Thank You to our volunteers who helped with the Adopt - A – Street Litter Removal. Hibiscus Park Neighborhood is a great and beautiful place to live, taking pride and ownership of our proprieties is each residents responsible and privilege.
History Was Made!
History was made this past November when Linda Hudson was the first female to be elected Mayor of Fort Pierce. Mayor Hudson narrowly defeated Vince Gaskin in a mandatory recount. Also winning re-election in District 1 as City Commissioner was Reginald B. Sessions. We also wish to welcome the new City Manager of Fort Pierce Mr. Robert Bradshaw, who is also one of the newest residents of Hibiscus Park. As a representative of the community, the Hibiscus Park Neighborhood Association will be working with all city representatives to assure the organization’s objective of protecting and promoting the beauty safety and stability of the area.
City of Fort Pierce Holiday Lights
Every year at Marina Square, the City of Fort Pierce presents a Holiday Lights display with the lights synchronized to the tunes of holiday music. Last November, as in the past years, the Hibiscus Park Neighborhood Association made a donation in the amount of $250.00 to the City of Fort Pierce in support of this holiday tradition.