Provocative Material About WTC Renovations

I don't necessarily disagree. I just become increasingly wary about where and when we may be being led by the nose as the prospects of mass awareness increase. I'm also wary of "new revelations" generally--they need to stand the test of time as more is learned about the information.

Not yet sure where this will lead to but more info on it:

NEWHALL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1998--Special Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:SDII SDII Strategic Defense Initiative Institute

SDII Sound Design International Incorporated ), a Newhall-based company that designs and manufactures pyrotechnic devices for the automotive and aerospace industries, Tuesday announced that the merger with an affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Co., a New York-based private equity fund, has been completed.

As a result of the merger, all outstanding publicly traded shares are converted into the right to receive cash consideration of $34 per share.

John Lehman, general partner of J.F. Lehman & Co., said: "We are extremely pleased to close the acquisition of SDI (1) (Serial Digital Interface) A physical interface widely used for transmitting digital video in various formats. For electrical transmission, it uses a high grade of coaxial cable and a single BNC connector with Teflon insulation. and look forward to working with the company's management and employees. We fully expect this world-leading manufacturer to continue its outstanding record of growth and profitability."

Special Devices is a nationally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of pyrotechnic devices used by the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide.

Special Devices has headquarters at 16830 West Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, Calif. 91321. Telephone 805/259-0753.

J.F. Lehman & Co., with offices in New York New York, state, United States

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Special+Devices+Inc.+Completes+Merger-a053...

This line of inquiry is getting muddier.

Turner Construction has been credited with CD of the King Dome. However the actual demolitions were subcontracted to other firms.

"First & Goal, Paul Allen’s Holding Company, and the Construction Manager, Turner Construction Company (TCC), retaining the services of Loizeaux Group International to consider the demolition options for the removal of the Kingdome, the world’s largest thin-shelled concrete dome, covering a 660’ clear span. After more than a year and a half of structural analysis, investigation of site conditions/adjacent improvements to remain and consideration of all of the political and public relations aspects of the project, an implosion solution was considered to be the best and safest means of demolishing the structure.

TCC negotiated with Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI) to design the implosion of the Kingdome in a fashion which would mitigate the demolition’s impact on the community while supporting the fast-track construction of the replacement stadium for the Seattle Seahawks. CDI spent 4-½ months designing the demolition and working with TCC to generate implosion preparation and demolition specifications which TCC put out to competitive bid to a short-listed group of demolition contractors. Ultimately, a $9 million demolition contract was awarded to Aman Environmental Construction, Inc. (Aman) of Oakland, California who acted as the Prime Demolition Contractor with CDI’s implosion contract with TCC being assigned to them."

http://www.controlled-demolition.com/default.asp?reqLocId=7&reqItemId=20...

This means the CD skills were not in house, even though TC has the project management part. This makes me less confident, though not totally off the possibility that TC was involved. More digging and maybe a whistle blower required to nail this thing.