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Harry Connick Jr When My Heart Finds Christmas
QRS Cat #662032
Sleigh Ride
When My Heart Finds Christmas
(It Must've Been Ol' Santa Claus)
That Blessed Dawn of Christmas Day
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Little Drummer Boy
Ave Maria
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
What Child Is This?
Christmas Dreaming
I Pray on Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
O Holy Night
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
What You Receive: The original audio CD plus a 3-digit access code for this CD. This will access and synchronize the corresponding SyncAlong piano files for this CD, which are contained on the CompactFlash card shipped FREE to first-time SyncAlong CD purchasers. Free Updates to these Piano Files will be issued regularly via this website.
Piano Transcribed & Played by: Michael T. Jones
Harry Connick Jr When My Heart Finds Chr...
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It may be the most tragic Valentine's Day surprise gone wrong. Olympian track star Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot his girlfriend in the head and arm early this morning at his home. She died on the scene.
Details are still developing in the case -- some sources say the victim, model Reeva Steenkamp, arrived unannounced in the wee hours to celebrate Valentine's Day. Pistorius has had problems with burglaries before, police say, so he may have fired to protect himself and his house. Others claim he's had issues with domestic violence in the past and this may be a very criminal boiling over of tempers.
Police are still piecing parts of the story together and the media (including me) is nibbling on every find as the details unfold. Even Pistorius' father seems unsure what to make of the whole tragedy, except to say his son is the only one with all of the facts but that "he's sad at the moment."
The South African superstar became the first double amputee to compete in the Olympics when he ran track events last summer and, in the process, became a symbol of heroism, determination, and sportsmanship. He went on to win gold medals in the 4 x 100 meter relay and 400-meter individual events at the 2012 Paralympic Games a month later.
Now the 26-year-old athlete, who is known as the "Blade Runner" and is a huge star internationally and in his home country, is on the wrong side of headlines. Police are expected to oppose bail. An initial hearing was postponed to give forensic investigators time to do their work, according to the Associated Press. In the meantime, Pistorius remains in custody and is said to be cooperating with police.
No matter what really happened—and I'm sure the real sequence of events will come out soon enough—the story is beyond unfortunate. If he shot her by accident, it would be the saddest of mistaken identity cases. If he shot her on purpose, it would be another instance of unchecked domestic violence brimming over into murder. Either way, my prayers go out to the victim's family and to all of the fans hoping that their venerated hero isn't a cold-blooded killer.
What do you make of the case?
Image via Elvar Freyr/Flickr

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PPM 2000 Inc. revises incident management software
PPM 2000 Inc. updated incident management software version 7.0 of IRIMS offers analysis expert and report customization.. Upgrades to the software have been made so organizations can customize the look, feel and content of reports. When users are searching for data within the system, they can search on any field in the database.
For more information, call PPM 2000 Inc. at 888-776-9776 or visit www.ppm2000.com.
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How do you get people to change their minds about water conservation and adopt water-efficient practices? Through the Future Water program, the National Environmental Services Center (NESC) in partnership with West Virginia University's College of Business and Economics (B&E) is going to answer that question.
Using a strategy designed to encourage people to use water-efficient fixtures—such as low flow faucets, toilets and showerheads—NESC and B&E will create a social marketing campaign.
NESC and B&E not only intend this campaign to increase knowledge about water-efficient products and practices, they also want to understand and address the barriers that consumers face when purchasingmwater-efficient devices.
In this first phase of the project, B&E's Paula Fitzgerald, Ph.D., a marketing professor, will research the current use of water-efficient products—investigating manufacturers and surveying consumer opinion. Using this research, NESC will create compelling educational public service messages with the goal of overcoming barriers and influencing market demand.
Through this website, NESC will provide water efficiency research, articles, fact sheets, products, and services to help consumers make decisions about water efficiency fixtures and practices.
NESC and B&E realize the importance of fresh water supplies and that it is their responsibility to improve sustainability practices and create a brighter future for everyone. Future Water activities will help minimize water waste, reduce the effects of drought, and guard against water shortages. In addition to ensuring enough water for future generations, using water efficiently saves money and energy—two things that impact most people's lives. Water is vital to life and civilization—and it should not be taken for granted.


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Reuters Bails On Second Life After Figuring Out It's Really Not That Interesting
from the if-a-tree-falls-in-a-forest... deptOne of the sillier attempts by businesses to look cool by setting up shop in Second Life was that of Reuters, which assigned a reporter to hang out in the virtual world full-time and report on it as if it were any other economy. While we noted at the time there might be some interesting stories in Second Life, that seemed to be taking a back seat to the publicity value of the stunt. It was surprising to learn that the Reuters reporter was still there until recently, when he finally gave up the beat, calling it "about as fun as watching paint dry." With 9 out of 10 efforts by businesses going into Second Life ending in failure, perhaps there wasn't much for a business reporter to cover any longer. For what it's worth, the reporter says Linden Labs should give up on the idea that Second Life is a business application -- not because of its shaky in-game economics, or because there's no value for there for most businesses, but because of technical problems. While those may be easier to solve for the company, they pale in comparison to the sheer pointlessness of real-world businesses establishing themselves in Second Life.
Filed Under: reporting, second life
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Phil Fisk needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 103 designs submitted by 36 freelance designers.
Our company focuses on tax services to the public. However, we would like a logo that does not tie us into specifically tax services. We offer a broad range of financial services such as real estate and mortgage.
Focus is not age specific.
Existing market, young and old - Focused on people that want to simplify their lives via our financial services.
Here are the only specifics offered:
REGARDING AN ICON: "more bold and contemporary I think it needs to appeal to the younger group and pleasing to the older people"
(It is 100% ok to use the initials of the company name (PFS) as the icon.)
REGARDING COLORS: "On colors you may wish to try orange or purple combos, or blue and yellow"
Logo will be used for web/stationary.
No "do not's" are available for this project.
Attached is what we are using now - PLEASE HELP US
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Gravis Law, PLLC aggressively litigates criminal defense, civil litigation and family law cases. If you need more than a form - Provident Law, PLLC can help you navigate the court system providing personal and knowledgeable representation.
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Here's my card...
There are so many fabulous cards linked up to the challenge. If you're looking for some card inspiration, head on over there and check them out!
This is fun - I love the simple bold shape of the heart on that blue chevron paper. Thanks so much for playing along with this week's CAS(E) This Sketch!
I really like your card. Great colour choices and composition. The heart really pops and I love the xoxo's.
So cute! I love the rounded corners and the colors you used - such a bright and happy card anyone would love to receive in the mail.
The large red heart is GREAT! Cute card Misty. So glad you played along with us in this week's CAS(E) this Sketch!
Love the card overall especially the chevron patterns. Thanks for dropping by at my blog.
Love the blue and red with Kraft. The chevron pattern is great. Trendy take on the sketch. Thanks for playing along with us @ CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge:)
Sweet card! Love the blue in the chevrons mixed paired with the red heart :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS(E) this Sketch!


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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Don't Go To Work For The Census
His body was found in a remote part of the Daniel Boone National Forest-- moonshine country for sure and a place where for 300 years independent whiskey makers have nurtured a hatred for " revenuers" in particular, and the Federal Government in general. The fact that the FBI has been called in and is still on the case two weeks after the body was discovered speaks volumes. Clearly foul play is suspected and clearly something of national importance is being investigated. The press has already suggested that an innocent Sparkman may have stumbled upon a crystal meth lab or a still by accident and ended up dead for his mistake. The liberal press is hinting that he may have been killed by extreme right wingers ginned up by Rush, Bill, and the Fox News Crowd.I put this last supposition down to left wing paranoia. It's a little too pat for this liberal. I don't like it. I have a feeling that something more personal is going to come out of the woodwork as the investigation continues. I don't know what, but the anti-government angle just doesn't smell right to me.
The Personal Angle
While Sparkman, from what I have read about him, does not sound like the type to commit suicide, he also sounds almost too good to be true. His bio describes him as a single father who worked two jobs and went to school to get his teaching certificate at the same time. He did all this while overcoming Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Very laudable, but I am wondering about a few things. Is he divorced or a widower? Where is the mother of his young son? Does he have a mother? Does the boy have grandparents? Where are they and where were they during all of Sparkman's travails?
What did he do before he became a teacher? Who are his friends? Where did he grow up? Where is his family. He sounds like a wonderful man, but I'd like to follow the chronological thread of his life a bit more closely. Somewhere it says that he volunteered for the boy scouts. Call me crazy, but I am always a bit suspicious of un-married men who have anything to do with the boy scouts. I know. He's a loving dad and lots of fathers do the scouting thing with their sons. Even so, I'd like that bio filled out a bit more and I bet the FBI would too.
The world is full of serial killers and total whack jobs who were good to their mothers, taught Sunday School and were model citizens on paper. So while it may be that he was an innocent victim ambushed by anti-government wing-nuts, it may also be that somebody killed him for more personal reasons. Most murders are committed by people who know their victims, after all.
Murder is always sad and horrible, and most often it is personal so let's wait and see what happens next.
11 comments:
- LondonGirl said...
Fascinating article - I'd never seen taking a census as such a dangerous occupation!
"Call me crazy, but I am always suspicious of un-married men who have anything to do with the boy scouts"
I think that's unfair - to accuse someone of child molestation because they are a Scout Master! Poor chap (-:
- September 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM
- pinkpackrat said...
Well, I'm not accusing, just wondering. However, I re-read what I originally wrote and softened it a bit--didn't mean to sound like I think all scout leaders are pervs, I don't, I just think there are a lot of unanswered questions about this guy's background.
- September 25, 2009 at 1:42 AM
- Bonju Patten said...
In the past 2 days I have written extensively on this subject and believe that Mr. Sparkman came upon a family of misfits whom did not wish to be included in our government census and murdered him for getting too close.
Mr.Sparkman was not a pedophile; not everyone that works for the Boys Scouts is that demented but he was not careful and described by friends as too trusting a person.
I believe he died a horribly frightening death and his last moments of life were filled with surreal images of things he could not imagine happening to him; happening.
I also believe that a family of people did this crime to Mr. Sparkman. If you'd like to read my blog on this issue - come to http://bonjupatten.wordpress.com
Thanks for posting your article. I found it very interesting and by giving it that "personal slant" very possible as well.
---Bonju Patten
- September 25, 2009 at 3:01 AM
I'm sorry, but I don't see how this isn't unrelated to the recent "call to arms" by the conservative media. Unless FED stands for something else.
- September 25, 2009 at 12:12 PM
- Bonju Patten said...
Oh no way! Anonymous please don't buy into that Republican mumbo jumbo they are trying to swill. Conservative media is not THAT powerful that they can convince a whole state that the government is out to get them.
Here's what I think happened to poor Bill. Wrong place wrong time. He stumbled upon something someone or many persons did not want him to see. His death happened very quickly and it was very surreal to him. He did not at first comprehend what was being done to him.
First these people (a family or a group of people killed him), detained him in a swift manner, beat him up, rendered him unconscious. Then they carved the word FED into his chest with a razor blade, took him out to that park, tied a rope around his neck and hung him. He passed out and died. They left him up there for 2 weeks while his body decomposed.
I'd have hated to be the person that found him hanging there. Awful really and in the past I have seen people hung (suicide) and this was NO SUICIDE.
---Bonju Patten
- September 25, 2009 at 12:25 PM
If you do a bit of searching you will find that Mr. Sparkman is from Tampa, FL where his mother still resides. He has never been married and adopted his son. He went by the nickname "FeFe" and had that on his license plate until becoming an Eagle Scout as an adult and changing it to Eagle4. The little (under 1,800) town of Manchester, KY has approx. 60 registered sex offenders--there are almost none anywhere else in Clay County. His body was found in Manchester. There is some dispute about if it was actually "fed" that was written on the body. Whatever the outcome, it's a sad story.
- September 26, 2009 at 2:34 AM
- Bonju Patten said...
Unfortunately everything I have read about the case, Anon, indicates the word is FED on his chest and not FAG although he was found completely naked except for wearing socks, his Census bureau ID was taped to the side of his head and neck, his eyes, hands and feet were duct-taped and he had been hanging for such a long time that his feet were near the ground. A spooky sight at best. There are witnesses in the form of a family visiting family graves nearby where (pardon the pun) Mr. Chapman was hanging out.
The victim could have been gay but I don't know that he was however I did initially think he had been RAPED. The info has NOT been given out by the police but why else would his body be found naked? I also did not hear about the 60 potential sex offenders living in that area but I did read about people cooking speed and other drugs.
- September 26, 2009 at 2:38 PM
- Bonju Patten said...
I STAND CORRECT ANON- You are correct - all that stuff you wrote is true. So maybe the word was carved and not written on his chest with felt tip pen - FAG not FED
I always thought he was gang raped. It is Appliachia he was in (sorry spelling) but I did not realize he was nude when they found him trust up like a chicken. Gay men do that for fun and I find it disgusting that would happen to this dude even if he was gay. If sex is not consentual then it's rape.
Sad case though and it's driving me nuts.
- September 26, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- pinkpackrat said...
Bonju and Anon-- thank you both for your interesting comments and for adding to my store of information about this sad incident. Bonju-- thank you too for the link to your blog. I will be reading it with interest. Anon--thank you for the personal information on Sparkman. I'm only sorry that it seems to confirm my initial misgivings.
- September 27, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- Another Kentucky Innkeeper said...
I read this whole account, from your article, pinkpackrat, to all the comments above...really a gruesome and unfortunate incident, no matter who this person was.
Even more unfortunate, when I think that it happened in the same state I live in: Kentucky. Only I am quite a ways from Appalachia, thank goodness. I like to think people where I live are a little more civil.
- September 27, 2009 at 6:11 PM
- pinkpackrat said...
It is all very sad, Innkeeper. I think we need to wait and see what comes out of the woodwork as the investigation progresses. Thanks for reading and adding your two cents:-)
- September 27, 2009 at 7:45 PM


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snikrep needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 129 designs submitted by 63 freelance designers.
Snikrep Development
I'm a super badass developer but I totally lack artistic ability. I mean seriously if it's possible to be negatively artistic, that would be me.
I love Macs and I run several hundred Unix servers for my various projects. My job is coding. In my spare time I like to code. I even married a chic who codes. (Plus she's gorgeous, who could resist!?)
Right now the company is just the 2 of us. A gorgeous brunette and a decent looking guy, and we love writing software.
Mainly targeting tech and business people.
The Logo itself should feature the word "Snikrep" as the prominent feature. The full name of the company is "Snikrep Development" and the development part should be on there somewhere as well.
I'm looking for a nice Icon to go with it. Maybe the icon is part of the logo, maybe not, you tell me.
I really like dark green (emerald). I'm probably too much of a Unix geek. I live during the day though, so white background is a must; no black backgrounds please.
I'd like to have a site that looks really clean and with green and black highlights, so the Logo and Icon should set the tone for that.
Final delivery must be in PSD format.
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So, here you are - you've downloaded our app and you have questions to ask. The good news is that we've got the answers! Check out our FAQs below and we'll try to sort out any queries or problems you might have. If we haven't answered your question then do us a favour and contact us - we'll get straight on the case.
Q. I can't get past the Ts & Cs screen
A. Ah, that old chestnut. Yeah, it's quite possibly because you're using an Apple device. We've updated the app to fix this so if you download the new version this will all be sorted.
Q. I enter my details but the app won't let me register. What's going on?
A. Ok, we know what's probably wrong here. Chances are we've got your details ever-so-slightly wrong in our system - maybe a mis-spelling of your name or something like that. If you pop into your local store or give our customer service team a shout by going to www.game.co.uk/contact then it should be a pretty simple fix and you'll be up and running in no time. Little proviso though - if you update your details you'll need to wait a few minutes before updating the app.
Q. How do I switch between cards?
A. Er, you don't. This is a new reward scheme that combines your points values from both of the old schemes and loads them into our new scheme.
Q. So will I get a new loyalty card?
A. Nope, you get a lovely shiny app instead and more space in your wallet.
Q. So why should I merge my cards?
A. Because merging your cards doesn't just save space in your wallet - it brings both of your points balances together, opens up a load of accolades you can achieve for things like trading-in and buying pre-owned, we will have your purchase history in one place so we can improve our customer service, and it means we'll be able to communicate better with you about the services and products that you want to hear about.
Q. Hang on. Accolades - what the devil are you talking about?
A. Remember we said that the new app builds on the best of the old Reward and Elite schemes? Well, we meant it. The Elite scheme had some great accolades - these are rewards for doing certain things (like trading-in a game with 14 days of buying it, buying pre-owned - you even get an accolade for registering this app!). We give you a block of reward points for every one you achieve.
Q. So if I had an Elite card does my progress continue?
A. Absolutely. If you were part-way to achieving an accolade then we've carried that progress over.
Q. Hang on - I was a member of the Elite card for years and my progress isn't showing up? What's the deal there?
A. As it's a new scheme, everyone started together on day one - in the long run, it means there are way more free points up for grabs!
Q. Ok... so if I've already earned an accolade with my Elite card can I earn it again on the new scheme?
A. No. Nice try though ;-)
Q. Ah, that's fair enough. How about this - can I merge extra cards into my account?
A. Yup. You can merge one GAME Reward card and one Gamestation Elite card via the app - if you have extra cards you want to merge then you'll need to pop in to your local store who'll be able to help out.
Q. Will my points be worth the same?
A. Oh yes. Your existing points balance will be worth the same as it was before.
Q. How do I earn and spend points?
A. Earning points is simple - when you buy stuff, trade-in or achieve accolades you can use your app to earn points. If you're transacting in-store you'll need to show the sales assistant one of the QR codes stored on the app which they can scan to earn you points. You can use these same QR codes when you spend points.
Q. Why don't the points I earn update straight away?
A. They do - sort of. The points get added straight away but they don't show up in your account until our back end systems have run. You may have to wait 24 hours before you can spend them
Q. Can I pay with loyalty points if there is no mobile network or WiFi coverage?
A. Yep, we've thought of that too. There are 5 codes stored on your phone which you can use without having to connect to a network. If you have used all the codes, you will need to be connected to download more.
Q. How do I know which QR codes have already been used
A. Each of the codes are single-use and when you have used a QR code in-store one of our store team will tell you that you should delete it. You can do this by pressing 'Get new code' on the QR Code screen. Easy.
Q. Which devices can I use the app on?
A. the app works on all iPhones and iPods with iOS v4.3 onwards, most Android devices running 2.3 onwards and all Windows 8 phones.
Q. How secure is the app?
A. More secure than carrying around a plastic card, that's for sure. We've done a load of security work and the best way to make the most of that is to add a PIN to the app - and to your phone as well if you haven't already. You will be asked to enter your PIN each time you start the app.
Q. What if I don't have a smartphone? Can I carry on using my existing card?
A. Yeah, absolutely. All existing Reward/Elite cards will continue to work. If you've got both cards you can combine them onto your GAME Reward card - just visit your local store and ask them to merge.
Q. So if I stay on the plastic card can I still use it online?
A. Yep, not a problem - the easiest way to do this is to make sure the card is linked to your online account. If your card was already linked then you don't need to do anything, but if not, you can easily link on the website. Click here to find out more!
Q. I've got the option to set up my 'home' store. What's that all about?
A. A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma...right now you can set up one store as your 'home' store and add up to four other 'favourite' stores. "But what's that going to do?" we hear you ask. Not telling yet trust us though, it's going to be well worth it...
Q. The coming soon chart has now got little calendar icons - what can I do with that then?
A. Ah, well, it's pretty simple and pretty useful - you can select titles from the 'Coming soon' chart and add them to the calendar on your phone so you get alerted. Very handy indeed.
Q. I have another scanner on my app - what does it do?
A. Right now it does one thing and one thing only - scan QR codes. Well, you could use it for other things too if you want but it won't do much... yet. We do have some pretty exciting things in the pipeline, expect news in the near future!
So that's it! You're at the bottom of the page. Hopefully you're all sorted now - if not, please contact us with whatever your question or issue is and we'll give the fixer elves a kick and get 'em working. Cheers.


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The 18th Annual Lightfair International (LFI) — the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference — was held at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center May 6 to 10. The trade show featured more than 480 manufacturers, showcasing products for approximately 21,700 attendees — the biggest show in LFI's history.
A feature component of the event is the LFI Innovation Awards (formerly known as the New Product Showcase), an annual awards presentation celebrating the industry's newest product introductions and emerging technologies. The 139 products submitted for the 2007 program were judged by an independent panel of industry experts with decades of expertise.
LFI Innovation Awards "Best of Category" honors were bestowed on 14 different products, with four of these category winners singled out for special awards, including the Technical Excellence Award, the Design Excellence Award, and the Most Innovative Product of the Year Award — the event's highest honor. The following pages offer a glimpse of this year's winners and what makes them so unique.
Most Innovative Product of the Year
The ARC Keeper Arctic 175 HID backup ballast catches and maintains the arc of one 100W to 175W metal-halide pulse-start lamp for up to 2 min., preventing lamp arc extinction during power voltage disruptions. Designed for cold environments, the backup ballast operates at ambient temperatures ranging from -40°C to +55°C. In addition, it is suitable for indoor and damp locations.
(Also winner of the Industrial, Vandal, Exit, and Emergency Lighting category)
Technical Excellence
ALTO II T8 lamps feature a 50% reduction of mercury levels compared to previous versions. Requiring only 1.7 mg of mercury, the company says the lamps offer 40,000 rated average life at 12 hours per start on instant-start ballasts. In addition, they are available in four color temperatures in either 32W or 25W.
Philips Lighting
(Also winner of the Conventional Lamp category)
Technical Excellence
Luxeon Rebel power LEDs are engineered for operation between 350mA and 1,000mA. For applications requiring high efficacy, the company says its cool-white LED can exceed 70 lumens per watt at 350mA. Measuring 3 mm × 4.5 mm with a footprint area 75% smaller than other surface-mount power LEDs, they enable reduced color mixing and diffusion depths so that luminaire designs can be as much as 50% slimmer than with conventional power LEDs.
Philips Lumileds
(Also winner of the Specialty Lamp category)
Design Excellence
The ORUS Roadway luminaire is an extreme-weather low-mounting-height roadway light that incorporates a compact low-wattage metal-halide lamp in a Flatbeam bidirectional asymmetric optic optimized for 24-ft to 45-ft spacing. Constructed of die-cast aluminum with impact-resistant polycarbonate lens, the product is tested to IP66.
North Star Lighting
(Also winner of the Roadway, Sports, Floodlights, Outdoor Architectural, and Site Lighting category)
Downlights, Wallwashers, and Accent Lights
This adjustable downlight features a round, recessed, adjustable trim with a round, regressed, black, knife-edged aperture. According to the company, its die cast interior eliminates aperture flash and glare. In addition, the product's die cast gear drive has a two-axis self-locking adjustment of fixture rotation and tilt to 45° when using it with up to a ⅝-in. ceiling or 30° with a 1-in. ceiling. The trim is available for use with low-voltage halogen, 20W MR-16 HID, or 39W MR-16 HID-style lamps. An optional ceiling-mounted appliqué is available for zero sight-line applications.
Lucifer Lighting
Track, Low-Voltage Cable, and Rail Systems
Tangent is a 120V, 20A track that, in its smallest form, measures ¾-in. tall by ⅜-in. wide. The unit features two interlocking extrusions — one aluminum and one clear polycarbonate — that houses the bus bars in a side-by-side design, allowing the track to be mounted ¼-in. off the surface while making it pliable for bending. In addition, it is available in three track styles: surface-mounted for the smallest profile, and suspended in a solid I-Beam or a perforated truss.
Fluorescent Troffers, Suspended and Surface Luminaires
The Lightplane 11 Series of fixtures consists of two parallel aluminum channels approximately 11 in. across. In addition, the linear suspension system features a double-gimbal ring, adjustable downlights for multiple sources (including ceramic metal halide and optional fluorescent indirect uplighting). Other features include a modular or hardwire configuration, glare cap, custom lengths, mitered corners, and an Ultimatte aluminum finish.
Architectural Lighting Works
Chandeliers, Pendants, Sconces, Task Lights, and Decorative Luminaires
The Avanti 9100 Series of miniature flush-mounted trimless step/accent lights features an energy-efficient T-2 fluorescent or LED light source combined with a variety of decorative lenses. Suitable for wall- or floor-mount applications, the units feature a diffuser attachment, a 120V instant-on electronic HPF ballast, and an adjustable L bracket that allows for ⅜-in. to 1-in. variable recessed depth alignment.
Dreamscape Lighting
Landscape, Pool, and Fountain Luminaires
The 4426 is a 60W LED swimming pool and fountain fixture that uses an RGB LED array to create DMX-controlled dynamic color. According to the company, sensory thermal management yields a lamp life of up to 50,000 hours with 4-channel color control at 44 frames per second.
Hydrel/Acuity Brands Lighting
Theatrical and Specialty Luminaires
The eW Flex SLX is a strand of 50 white LED nodes available in 2,700K or 4,200K color temperatures. The flexible form factor allows points of white light to be installed on a variety of surfaces. Indoor/outdoor rated, standard node spacing is 4 in. or 12 in. Custom on-spacing is available up to 12 in.
Color Kinetics
Controls and Daylight Integration Systems
The ROAM asset management system remotely monitors and controls outdoor luminaires to identify outages. It pairs intelligent photo controls with wireless communication to establish connectivity between lighting systems and operators. Measuring 3⅛ in. × 3¼ in., the system operates from 100VAC to 265VAC at 60 Hz.
Holophane/Acuity Brands Lighting
Research, Publications, Software, and Unique Applications
"Luminaire Classification System for Outdoor Luminaires" (TM-15-07) is a technical memorandum that defines a classification system for outdoor luminaires. The memorandum provides information to lighting professionals regarding the lumen distribution in zones of specific interest. The lumens in the zones defined by this system are intended to be one of the metrics used to evaluate luminaire optical distribution and the potential for light pollution and obtrusive light, but not the only metric that should be evaluated.
Specialty, Hardware, Lampholders, and Components
The PSI MicroLinear diffusing sheet features micro-prisms to reduce high-angle brightness and lamp obscuration. With 90% transmission, this clear acrylic diffusing sheet is available in .03-in., .08-in., and 0.118-in. thicknesses. It can be used in two layers in transverse directions to provide a crosshatch optic pattern. Custom sizes are available.
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Ridgewood needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 38 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
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A landscaping and contracting company based in Ottawa, ON. We offer seasonal landscaping services which encompass everything from design to landscape construction, we are not a maintenance company. Our contracting services are interior home renovations and include remodeling, basements, trim work and flooring.
We are a professional company and want to ensure that this is projected through our logo. We are not just a landscaping company so I do not wish to have a logo that is aimed only towards landscaping.
We are a residential landscaping and construction company, so we target homeowners in the Ottawa area. Our typical clients are 30+ professionals.
We require a logo designed for the company, at the moment I am open to all creative professional entries.
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Ensure the logo is not geared 100% towards landscaping, we do interior reno work too.
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(A little plug....our priest Father James A. Bernstein has a book coming out soon thru Counciliar press about his journey from Orthodox Judaism to Protestanism to Eastern Orthodoxy. Our classes have been based around his notes for his book. It has been wonderful to listen to and very full of information about all aspects of Eastern Orthodoxy. It should come out in a couple months)
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Revs part ways with first-year midfielder from Senegal
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution today reached a termination agreement with midfielder Joseph Niouky.
Niouky, 24, signed with the team on Feb. 22, 2010, after playing eight years in his native Senegal. He made 13 appearances in league games, and played in all four of the team's SuperLiga matches.
The Revolution (5-9-3, 18 pts.) returns to MLS regular-season action on Saturday, Aug. 14, when the team hosts the Houston Dynamo at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m., with Comcast SportsNet New England televising the game, and 98.5 The Sports Hub carrying the game on the radio.
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Perhaps the reason �Oklahoma!� is stylized with an exclamation point is because it has a little something extra other musicals don�t.
SUB HED: KM Little Theatre presents beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical
Perhaps the reason �Oklahoma!� is stylized with an exclamation point is because it has a little something extra other musicals don�t.
You can judge for yourself this weekend or the next, as the Kings Mountain Little Theatre presents the seminal Rodgers and Hammerstein production at the Joy Performance Center.
The ground-breaking musical won the Broadway duo a special Pulitzer Prize in 1944. The 1955 film adaptation won two Academy Awards.
Set in the Oklahoma territory, just before Oklahoma became a state in 1907, the musical features some of the most recognized songs in theater history, from �Oh What a Beautiful Mornin�� and �The Surrey with the Fringe on Top� to �I Cain�t Say No� and the title song and finale.
Those songs have helped the musical stay popular for decades and are a big reason why audience members going to see a production of �Oklahoma!� often arrive with lofty expectations, said director Jim Champion.
�If you can�t do it well, you probably shouldn�t do it because it�s so well known,� Champion said. �People will compare it to the movie and to professional productions they�ve seen.�
The challenge for a volunteer group staging the beloved musical is finding the vocal talent with the chops to undertake it, he said.
Helping the local theatre pull it off are two things: a five-piece band providing live music and an infusion of new talent onstage. Of the 19 cast members, 10 are appearing in a Kings Mountain Little Theatre production for the first time, including all but one of the principal roles.
�There are a lot of good voices and good actors,� Champion said. �They have the voices to carry it off.�
The theatre�s production of �Oklahoma!� coincides with the 70th anniversary of the musical�s Broadway premiere in 1943. That�s not intentional, but it is an added bonus, Champion said.
The last big Rodgers and Hammerstein production the theatre staged was �South Pacific� in the early 1990s, Champion said. So when a longtime patron requested the show, it made sense to make �Oklahoma!� part of the theatre�s current season.
�There are so many memorable and good songs in it,� he said. �It�s got some comedy in it. It�s not a real serious piece but it�s got some serious moments.�
It also has two love stories that move the action along. The first pair of lovebirds in the show is the handsome cowboy Curley (Jon Jones) and the pretty farm girl Laurey ( Jada McDaniel). Both are shy about sharing their true feelings for the other, but that apprehension dissipates when the menacing hired hand Jud Fry (Chad Spurling) declares his intentions for Laurey .
The second love story is that of the flirtatious Ado Annie Carnes (Jessica Pickens) and the devoted Will Parker (Trey Ross). The third wheel in their romance is womanizing traveling salesman Ali Hakim (Matthew Love).
�Ado Annie is blossoming into womanhood and is enjoying all the attention that brings,� Champion said. �It comes through in the end that Will Parker is the one she should be with.�
And that�s the thing about �Oklahoma!� people love. It�s a fast-paced musical that combines great music with an ending that sends folks home happy.
�You�ve got the two love triangles that are resolved to the audience�s pleasure,� he said. �It�s just a feel-good story.�
Oh What A Beautiful Day!
The Kings Mountain Little Theatre presents �Oklahoma!� at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at 3 p.m. Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. March 22-23 at the Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain. Tickets are $10 adults and $8 students/seniors. Advance tickets are recommended; reservations can be made 24 hours in advance by calling 704-730-9408 or emailing email@example.com. For more information, visit www.kmlt.org.
The classic musical, set in the Oklahoma territory in 1906, is the story of Laurey and the two rivals for her affections: Curly, a cowboy, and Jud, the hired farmhand. The show is directed by Jim Champion. The music director is Libby Putnam and the choreographer is Dawn Rickus .


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Rep. Bustos Packs Food for Meals on Wheels
Congress' approval rating may not be something to be admired, but that still isn't stopping some lawmakers from meeting their communities and offering a helping hand
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos spent time Friday at Lifescape Community Services to help pack boxes for Meals on Wheels.
The organization provides food for Rockford area residents who are struggling to make ends meet.
Today's outreach is a part of the representative's "Cheri on Shift" effort where she shadows workers at their job site.
"We have to keep fighting and make sure that people get the help that they need, make sure that people have the opportunity to advance in their lives and that's what I like to keep in mind when I go back to Washington, Bustos said.
Bustos also meets with people on "Supermarket Saturdays" at local grocery stores to hear about the issues that matter most to them.


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High gasoline prices are hurting Americans' pocketbooks, but farmers are helping them. Fuel could cost as much as 10 cents more a gallon if it were not routinely blended with ethanol, according to Terry Francl, senior economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation.
In fact, Francl said, U.S. consumers save up to $14 billion in gasoline costs as a result of increased ethanol use.
"In this day when consumers are monitoring gasoline prices in order to find the best deal, it's good news that we are benefiting from the use of ethanol as both an oxygenate replacement and a gasoline substitute," said Tony Banks, a commodity and marketing specialist for the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
Corn producers are benefiting from the increased use of ethanol as well. U.S. farmers have seen corn prices rise from $2 per bushel to more than $5.50 per bushel due in part to ethanol. But while corn prices have risen, "corn producers' production costs for expenses like fertilizer and fuel have doubled, gobbling up most of any added income from the higher crop price," Banks said.
The U.S. ethanol industry produced 32 percent more of the corn-based fuel in 2007 than in 2006, according to the U.S. Energy Department's Energy Information Administration. And capacity for ethanol production is expected to grow another 4 billion gallons this year, according to the Renewable Fuels Association.
Some naysayers are blaming higher food prices on ethanol production, but Francl said the overall gains to the economy from ethanol "will more than offset any incremental food price increases with the production of biofuels."
While ethanol demand "has had a role in higher prices for certain foods like meat and dairy," Banks noted, "it's not that simple. There are several complex factors at play with both grain and food prices."
Among the major factors influencing prices of key U.S. crops and foods are investors' growing interest in commodity-focused funds; rising world demand, particularly in China and India, where middle-class populations are expanding; years of declining stocks of essential crops; and the declining value of the U.S. dollar.
"And let's not forget record-setting oil prices, which affect every single item at the grocery store or fuel pump," Banks added.


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The fun dinner party without Stacy Keibler
George Clooney is in Germany directing his next film The Monuments Men with Matt Damon, Bill Murray, and John Goodman. Goodman has starred in the last two Oscar winning pictures, right? Will he go 3 for 3 for George?
Now this looks like a good time.
And especially hilarious, to me at least, is that Bill Murray's on a smartphone. This is a dude who makes people call into an 800 number because he doesn't have an agent, remember? If you want him in your movie, you have to leave a message on the 800 line and maybe he'll call you back when he's interested... even though you could ping him, as evidenced here, he's obviously readily available, but only selectively.
Like... is George Clooney special enough to have Bill Murray's immediate contact information? Or does George Clooney too have to go through the 800 line? Maybe this is Stacy Keibler's future.
US Weekly went big on a story last week about how the "end is near" for Clooney and Keibler. In the past, any time breakup rumours circulated, Clooney's rep was quick to issue a denial. As I noted at the time, this is the problem with setting such a precedent -- because when you DON'T issue a denial right away, well, does that mean it's true?
Clooney has not commented re: US Weekly's story. Stacy has yet to be seen (at press time) by his side in Europe. Maybe the end is already now.
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Democratic fund raiser Nancy Jacobson calls to say her four-day $10,000-a-head DNC confab at the Ritz-Carlton will not include a screening of "Recount" with Kevin Stacey and Laura Dern.
Jacobson says a draft of the event got out and was mistaken for a final sked.
But everything else reported here, she says, is a "go," including meetings with governors, senators and "thought-leaders." She says it's already 50% sold out.
City spirit
The venerable Denver Forum will honor the venerable George McGovern on Aug. 27 at a luncheon with Tom Daschle, Mike Dukakis, Walter Mondale and other big name Dems. Tix at 303-832-9030 … Yes, Carol Kreck, the "McCain=Bush" sign holder who was removed from the DCPA atrium outside the John McCain town meeting Monday, is Dick Kreck's ex-wife …
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Shawn Swaner needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 94 designs submitted by 28 freelance designers.
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fotoanswers.com brings together anyone with a camera and a question. The site is designed to grow into the premier online website for photography related information.
We need a logo that will appear at the top of each fotoanswers.com page. The target aspect ratio is 260x60.
In addition to the logo our site is based on three colors defined in our CSS style sheet for highlight, foreground and background colors. The principal colors of the logo will be used in the stylesheet. If you visit the site you will see the highlight color (ff7700) is use. This color will be changed to be consistent with the winning logo.
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Shredded wheat for breakfast. Heading to the mall to pick up my suit. Moving kind of slow this morning. Long night.
I didn't think they'd play last night. Great, great game. Last night is why I love baseball. I just wish the people who ran the sport and the televising of it loved it like those who blogged with me last night.
That's a game everybody should have seen. Too bad much of the country missed it. You have to know there were those who flipped on FOX and flipped it off after seeing a sit-com. Others watched college football. Others just went to sleep. The World Series is your showcase event and people miss it.
I'll be watching tonight, but before I'll watch Giants-Steelers.
If there's anything on your mind before then, here's your message board. Talk soon. Later, JD.


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IBM Rolls Out Blades for Virtual Desktops, Hollywood Movies
The State of the Blade
IBM and some of its customers are starting to test new "virtual desktop" solutions running atop Linux-, Unix-, and Windows-based blade servers, including three souped-up systems rolled out at an event in New York City this week. Meanwhile, all IBM blade servers, old and new, are now being outfitted with new Linux-enabled management controllers, regardless of which OS the servers running.
IBM is offering its blades servers--the ultra high performance multicore Cell server, virtualization-oriented JS21, and energy-conserving HS20--with a choice of Linux, Windows, AIX, and even Solaris OS, said Bill Zeitler, senior VP and group executive of IBM's Systems and Technology Group, speaking at the press and customer event.
"But not HP-UX," noted Jeff Benck, VP of development in IBM's System Technology Group, in a meeting with LinuxPlanet, also during the event. "We think of HP-UX as an older technology."
IBM's ultra low power, cost-conscious HS20 blade server will ship with processors from either Intel or AMD, Zeitler said during a press Q&A.
The IBM Power-based JS21, on the other hand, is being touted as the first blade server in the industry to provide built-in virtualization.
Benck told LinuxPlanet IBM has been working with software partners VMWare, ClearCube Technology, and Citrix Systems as well as with customers on testing virtualized desktop technology, for remote access to applications running on the super-fast systems.
More formally, IBM is referring to the virtualized desktop technology as the Virtualized Hosted Client Infrastructure.
IBM customer Paul Davril Inc., a supplier to designer clothing lines such as Kenneth Cole and Sketchers, is already testing two HS20 machines--one running Linux, and the other operating AIX--for a Lotus Sametime-based portal application, according to Dave Robbins, the company's IT director.
The apparel-maker is also eyeing the possibility of a VM test about a year from now, Robbins said in another interview.
If the VM test does happen at Paul Davril, it will involve virtualization of an ERP application now operating out of servers located in the company's sourcing offices in Hong Kong.
But of IBM's three latest blade servers, the Cell server attracted the most attention this week, probably due to demos of its rendering performance in geographic flyby and medical imaging applications.
Billed as the industry's first multi-core blade system, the Cell blade system is based on the same Cell chip first co-developed by IBM, Sony, and Toshiba for use in Playstation game machines.
IBM's new Cell blade system is geared to HPC solutions. But, Zeitler maintained, as more compute power gets added, HPC blade applications are growing beyond traditional scientific-technical solutions into areas such as medical diagnostic testing and animated film production.
"You just can't make an animated film any more--[like those] from Disney and DreamWorks--without blades. Nobody does," said Tom Burns, director of pos-production infrastructure for Camarillo, CA-based Technicolor, in a customer panel at the event.
When the Cell blade's power is applied to medical imaging, patients won't have to wait a few days for results of tests such as CT scans. Instead, doctors will be able to show them the outcomes of the diagnostic tests right away, according to the IBM officials.
IBM also used this week's event to take jibes at HP--still the company's closest competitor in the blades market--and somewhat more gently at Sun.
On stage at the event, Zeitler and Susan M. Whitney, IBM's general manager for xSeries, gleefully presented a side-by-side demo depicting the smaller and lighter components of IBM's blade versus those of HP, smiling and cracking jokes along the way.
"IBM's blades are truly disruptive technology, if disruption means real change," observed Donald Haback, PE, an analyst at the Matterhorn Group, commenting to LinuxPlanet just afterward.
"HP is toast," interjected Daniel Lavery, another analyst at Matterhorn.
But Zeitler also charged that IBM's blades perform better on Sun's blade benchmarks than blade servers from Sun itself.
In another announcement that same day, IBM, Intel and about 40 partners officially launched Blade.org, an "open community" for blade development that actually started coming together more than a year ago.
IBM announced the availability of updated "open specifications" for its latest blades. Other members include Red Hat, Novell, AMD, and VMWare, for instance.
Yet in a quieter move, IBM rolled out a new internal initiative a few weeks ago, according to sources at the company.
Headed up by Adalio Sanchez, previously of IBM's Linux group, the new arm of IBM is working on engineering projects with other vendors, along the lines of the already completed Xbox deal between IBM and Microsoft.
So how else are IBM customers using blades? Most HPC customers are running blades on either Linux or Solaris, according to Benck.
IBM is targeting its midrange and lower end blades, on the other hand, at financial services, retail stores, government, and "really all SMBs," he said later.
Practically all of IBM's financial services users are running Linux on their blades, often for number-crunching applications, according to the VP.
IBM has already come up with several packaged blade solutions--including one for retail stores and branch banking--and is pondering the creation of some more, Benck told LinuxPlanet.
Future possibilities include blade packages for data analysis and enterprise resource planning, he said.
Benck added that he expects members of Blade.org will be chiming in with more solutions.
Value-added reseller AVNet, a founding member of the new blades community, is now participating with retail stores and other SMBs around new applications in video surveillance management, said Sara Jensen, Avnet's vice president of product marketing, in another meeting.
VMWare, another member of Blade.org, is working with a number of different IBM blades customers on virtualization, including the Community College of Baltimore and Wisconsin-based Dean Health Systems, said Raghu Rahuram, VMWare's vice president for data center and desktop platform products.
Citrix Systems is supplying the "remote connectivity" piece of VMWare's virtual desktop offering for blades, said IBM's Benck.
Also in conjunction with the blades rollout, IBM unveiled a new appliance known as the Advanced Management Module, along with several other management and integration tools for blades.
Available immediately for all IBM blade servers running Linux, AIX, Solaris, and Windows, the Linux-enabled device takes the place of IBM's previous management controller, which used a proprietary RTOS-based embedded OS, said Benck.
The new controller also uses industry standards such as CIM (Common Information Model) and SMASH (Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware) in place of proprietary technologies, according to Benck. IBM will make the new module available for older blade servers, too, he told LinuxPlanet.
Other new capabilities for the blade systems include a new power management suite known as Power Executive; an iSCSI connection between the BladeCenter and System i5 for virtual storage, networking an tape resources; and integration between OS 4690 and the IBM Retail Store Systems controller also available for BladeCenters.


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United States Pennsylvania Monroe County
Monroe County, Pennsylvania genealogy and family history research page. Guide to genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, Civil War records, Revolutionary War records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and obituaries.
|Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Location in the state of Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the U.S.
|April 1, 1836
|County Seat
| Monroe County Courthouse
610 Monroe Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Monroe County Website
- 1 Monroe County Pennsylvania Historical Facts
- 2 Monroe County Pennsylvania Genealogy Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Cemeteries
- 2.3 Census
- 2.4 Church Records
- 2.5 Court Records
- 2.6 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.7 Ethnic Groups
- 2.8 Gazetteers
- 2.9 Genealogy
- 2.10 History
- 2.11 Land and Property
- 2.12 Maps
- 2.13 Migration
- 2.14 Military
- 2.15 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.16 Newspapers
- 2.17 Occupations
- 2.18 Periodicals
- 2.19 Poorhouse, Almshouse
- 2.20 Probate Records
- 2.21 Repositories
- 2.22 Taxation
- 2.23 Vital Records
- 3 Monroe County Pennsylvania Genealogy Websites
- 4 Monroe County Pennsylvania Places
- 5 Monroe County Pennsylvania Genealogy References
Monroe County Pennsylvania Historical Facts
|Beginning dates for major county records
- Parent Counties: Formed from Pike and Northampton Counties 1 April 1836. [1]
- County Seat: Stroudsburg
- Neighboring Counties: Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy residents may also have records in [2]Wayne (north) • Carbon (west) • Pike (northeast) • Northampton (south) • Luzerne and Lackawanna(northwest) • Warren County, New Jersey (east) • Sussex County, New Jersey (northeast)
Named for James Monroe, the 5th President of United States.
Boundary Changes
13 March 1843: Carbon County created. [1]
Monroe County Pennsylvania Genealogy Resources
Bible Records
Cemetery records often reveal birth, marriage, death, relationship, military, and religious information.
|Online Grave Transcripts
|Published Grave Transcripts
|County Cemetery Directories
|Family History Library
|Names in Stone
| USGenWeb-transcripts
USGenWeb-tombstone photos
|Billion Graves
|Pennsylvania Genealogy
|Pennsylvania Gravestones
|Billion Graves
|Names in Stone
|Access Genealogy
|See Pennsylvania Cemeteries for more information.
For tips on accessing Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Federal (or United States) census records online, see: Pennsylvania Census.
There are no county or state census records available for Pennsylvania. County and city tax records can be used as a substitute when census records are not available.
Church Records
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. In Pennsylvania, church records are often used as a substitute for birth, marriage, and death information. For general information about Pennsylvania denominations, view the Pennsylvania Church Records wiki page.
The Monroe County Historical Association has various records for churches throughout the Monroe County area. However, the society has not put the records on-line and to view the records one must go to the society. Finding Church Records at Other Repositories
Additional church records can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Church Records in online catalogs like:
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
County-wide Database - Multi-denominational
- 1708-1985 - Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 at Historical Society of Pennsylvania – $, free to members of the society; Also available at Ancestry.com – $; 7,542,774 entries. This database is incomplete for all counties.
- Contains the church records of:
- Brodheadsville: Zion United Church Lutheran Broadheadsville
- Clifford: East Stroudsburg Presbyterian Church
- East Stroudsburg: Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Church
- Paradise Valley: Keokee United Methodist Church
- Stroudsburg: Christ Episcopal Church; St. John's Lutheran Church; Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
- Tannersville: United Church of Christ
- Contains the church records of:
- 1741-1825 - Humphrey, John T. Pennsylvania Births, Carbon County, 1795-1825; Monroe County, 1741-1825; Schuylkill County, 1755-1825. Washington, D.C.: PA Genealogy Books, 2006. FHL Book 974.8 K2hj.
- Contains church records of the Dutch Reformed Church, Smithfield Township; Lutheran and Reformed Congregations in Hamilton Township; Lutheran and Reformed Congregations in Lower Smithfield Township; Stroudsburg Monthly Meeting; and Lutheran and Reformed Congregations at Gilbert in Chestnuthill Township.
Dutch Reformed
The first church in Monroe County was a Dutch Reformed Church, organized in 1737 and called the Old Log Church. It was located in Smithfield.[3]The Smithfield Church was one of the four Dutch Reformed churches built in about 1741 in the area. The other 3 churches were all built on the other side of the Delaware River in Minisink Valley area (Northwestern New Jersey).[4]
- 1741-1814 - Canfield, Amos. "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church at Smithfield, Pennsylvania," The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,
- Church Officials 1745-1814, Membership Lists 1745-1788, Marriage Banns 1742-1786, Baptisms 1741-1749: Vol. 57, No. 1 (Jan. 1926):63-74; :*Baptisms 1749-1807: Vol. 57, No. 2 (Apr. 1926):142-152. Digital version at New York Family History ($); FHL Book 974.7 B2n v. 57.
Hamilton Church
- Miscellaneous Hamilton Church Records on at PAGenWeb – free, not complete
Salem Reformed and Lutheran Church, Chestnut Hill Township
- Baptism Records of Salem Reformed and Lutheran Church on at PAGenWeb – free, located in Chestnut Hill Township
Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Reformed Church, Gilbert
- 1807-1866 - Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Reformed Church, Gilbert, Baptism Index 1807-1866 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch - free. Batch C504201.[5]
The Delaware Water Gap Methodist Church (also called Dutotsburg) began in 1800.[6]
The Smithfield Stone Church was erected in 1752 and later became known as the Presbyterian Church in 1853 (Image courtesy of the Monroe County Historical Association). The church welcomed all Protestant denominations. The Church of the Mountain was organized in Delaware Water Gap in 1854.[7]
- 1832-1853 - "The Smithfield, Pa., Presbyterian Church," The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, List of Births, Baptisms 1842-1853, Marriages 1842-1853, Membership Lists 1832-1843: Vol. 57, No. 2 (Apr. 1926):153-160. Digital version at New York Family History ($); FHL Book 974.7 B2n v. 57.
- Baptism Records of Salem Reformed and Lutheran Church on at PAGenWeb – free, located in Chestnut Hill Township
Court Records
Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy court records are housed at the Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Courthouse. For many counties copies of court records may be found at the Pennsylvania State Archives and in the FamilySearch collection. Note that within these collections some films may contain the same records, but have different titles. Other titles are not duplicates. See Finding Court Records at other repositories within this section for links to the online catalogs for these two collections. Films at the Pennsylvania State Archives are not available for inter-library loan. If court records are available FamilySearch films may be available at a local Family History Center. Call ahead for availability.
Court of Common Pleas
The Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of Pennsylvania. Major civil and criminal cases are heard in these courts. Judges also decide cases involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse, juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships, charitable organizations and many other matters. The Common Pleas courts are organized into 60 judicial districts. Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy County has its own judicial district. Judges of the Common Pleas courts are elected to 10-year terms. A president judge and a court administrator serve in each judicial district.[8]
Clerk of the Court
The Clerk of Courts prepares and maintains the records for the Criminal Division of the Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk signs and affixes the Seal of the Courts to all writs and processes, administers oaths and affirmations, and assumes custody of the seal and records of the Courts. The Clerk certifies and distributes orders of the Court. The Clerk also certifies and prepares bills of costs for the defendants and utilizes the computerized financial management system to disburse fines, costs and restitution.[9] For the Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Clerk of Courts address see the Courthouse section on this page.
The office of the Prothonotary is the custodian of all civil matters in the county. This includes naturalization, immigration, equity actions, judgements, federal and local tax liens, city liens, family court, arbitrations, license suspension appeals, appeals to higher court, commercial code filings, applications for passports and divorce proceedings. See the Courthouse section on this page for the Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Prothonotary office information.
Orphans' Court
See Vital Records
The Orphans' Court is responsible for a wide range of matters. The name of the Court is derived from the more general definition of "orphan," that being a person or thing that is without protective affiliation or sponsorship. This would include those not capable of handling their own affairs, minors, incapacitated persons, decedents estates, nonprofit corporations and trusts. It is the role of the Court to ensure that the best interests of the person or entity are not compromised.
It is believed the name of this court was borrowed from the Court of Orphans of the city of London, England which had the care and guardianship of children of deceased citizens, in their minority.[10]
For Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Orphans' Court contact information see the Courthouse section on this page.
Finding Court Records at Other Repositories
Additional court records can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Court Records in online catalogs like:
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- Do a Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
Emigration and Immigration
For information about emigration into Pennsylvania, see the Pennsylvania Emigration and Immigration page.
Ethnic Groups
Published Histories
Land and Property
Land records in Monroe County began in 1836. These records are filed with the Recorder of Deeds office in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts, indexes, mortgages, leases, grants, sheriff sales, land patents, and maps. Property records include liens as well as livestock brands and estray records.
The following are examples of available resources:
Online Land Records
- 1958–present Images (since 1958) and an index (since 1979) are available on-line using the Landex system. There is a fee to view the images.
Additional Resources
Note that the "Maps" section below also includes maps related to land ownership.
See Pennsylvania Land and Property for more information about using land records, especially about original land warrants, surveys, and patents filed at the state land office.
Additional resources can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Monroe County Pennsylvania Land in online catalogs such as:
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog.)
- Family History Library Catalog (For instructions see FHL Catalog Place-name Search.)
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Ancestor Tracks has posted free downloadable images from the Map of the Counties of Munroe and Carbon, Pennsylvania from the Surveys under the Direction of H.F. Walling (New York, 1860). This wall map located in the Library of Congress shows major landowner and geographic sites at the date of publishing. While the physical maps are in the public domain, the images we have taken of the maps belong to us and are not to be used commercially. We hereby give permission to use them strictly for personal use; please attribute to Ancestor Tracks.
Naturalization and Citizenship
Naturalization records can contain information about immigration and nativity. Prior to 1906, it is rare to find the town of origin in naturalization records. See Pennsylvania Naturalization for more information about the types of records and availability.
Naturalizations granted at the county level were kept by the office of the Prothonotary. Naturalizations could also be granted on the Federal Court level.
Naturalization records available for Monroe County, Pennsylvania include the following:
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1901-1930 – Naturalization Petitions of the U.S. Circuit and District Courts for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1906-1930; and 1901-1906 on Fold3.com - ($), indexed, National Archives publication M1622, Middle District court was created in 1901, for earlier dates try the Eastern and Western District court records
- 1901-1930 - Middle District, US Circuit and District Courts: Naturalization petitions, 1906-1930 located in U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972 (World Archives Project) database on Ancestry.com - ($), indexed, National Archives publication M1622, Middle District court was created in 1901, for earlier dates try the Eastern and Western District court records
- 1901-1930 – Naturalization Petitions of the U.S. Circuit and District Courts for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1906-1930; and 1901-1906 on Fold3.com - ($), indexed, National Archives publication M1622, Middle District court was created in 1901, for earlier dates try the Eastern and Western District court records
Finding Naturalization Indexes at Other Repositories
Additional naturalization indexes can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy naturalization in online catalogs like:
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- Do a Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy newspapers may contain genealogical value including obituaries, births, marriages, deaths, anniversaries, family gatherings, family travel, achievements, business notices, engagement information, and probate court proceedings.
To access newspapers, contact public libraries, historical/genealogical societies, college or university libraries, or state archives in the area where the newspaper was published.
For information on state-wide newspapers see Pennsylvania Newspapers
Newspapers of Monroe County
- Pennsylvania Newspapers
- Chronicling America US Newspaper Directory
Microfilms of the following newspapers can be found in the Kemp Library located on the campus of the East Stroudsburg University. This library is located at 200 Prospect Ave, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301 Phone nunber 570-422-3465. Microfilm copies can be made for a minimal fee. See also Kemp Library at East Stroudsburg University
|Morning Press
|19 May 1913 - 3 April 1929
|Morning Sun
|1 Jan 1926 - 26 Feb 1928
|East Stroudsburg Press
|7 Aug 1919 - 20 Dec 1923
|Jeffersonian Republican
|15 Jan 1840 - 12 Jan 1900
|Daily Times Stroudsburg
|2 Apr 1894 - 31 Dec 1908
|Monroe Democrat
|18 Oct 1860 -19 Oct 1865; 5 Sep 1907 - 28 Dec 1910
|Stroudsburg Times, Times Democrat, Monroe Records, Daily Record, East Stroudsburg Press
|20 Jul 1888 - 27 May 1930
|Daily Record
|28 May 1930 - 1 Dec 1964
|The Pocono Record
|Jan 1965 - current
|Pennsylvania Chronicle
|26 Jan 1767 - 8 Feb 1774
|Pennsylvania Gazette
24 Dec 1728 - 30 Dec 1762; 3 Jun 1799 - 4 Sep 1811; 6 Jan 1763 - 11 Oct 1815
|Pennsylvania Journal
|2 Dec 1742 - 29 Dec 1781; 2 Jan 1782 - Aug 1793
|Pennsylvania Packet
|27 Oct 1771 - 31 Dec 1790
|Pennsylvania ledger and Freemans Journal
|4 Nov 1775 - 16 May 1792
|Indepedent Gazetter
|13 Aug 1782 - 29 Apr 1795
Online Newspapers
To learn if there are newspapers online for a specific town or city in Pennsylvania, see news.google.com/newspapers and search for the town or the name of a newspaper.
- 1853-1911 The Jeffersonian (Stroudsburg, PA at Chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
Online Newspaper Abstracts
- PA-Roots Newspaper Articles for Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Obituaries are generally found in local newspapers where the person died. However, sometimes an obituary is found in the location from which he or she originated. To find an obituary, see the information under the Newspaper heading
|Sometimes the fastest way of finding obituaries is to call or email the local public library in the area where the person died. If the library does not have newspapers, a librarian often will know where they are kept. If a death date is known, and the newspapers are at the library, someone on staff will usually make a search for a small fee, or will indicate someone who will do the search.
Online Obituary Abstracts
- PA-Roots Obituaries for Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Indentured Servants
Poorhouse, Almshouse
Probate Records
Probate matters in Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy are handled by the Orphans' Court and start when the county was created. To obtain original probate records, contact the Orphan's Court in the County Courthouse.
In addition to wills and administrations, the Orphans' Court also handles: audits of accounts of executors, administrators, trustees, and guardians; distribution of estates of decedents, incompetents, and minors; appointment and control of guardians; adoptions; appeals from the Register of Wills involving probate matters; inheritance tax appeals and various petitions and motions.
- Monroe County Wills Filed at Easton, North Hampton County, Pennsylvania. This is brief extract of information contained in about 60 wills found on the Monroe County, Pennsylvania USGenWeb site.
Additional Probate Indexes and Abstracts
Additional probate indexes or abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy probate wills in online catalogs like:
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
The Monroe County Archives was established in 2005 and is located at One Quaker Plaza, Room 207, Stroudsburg, PA., 18360. The archivist, B.J. (Bette Jo) Bachman, advised that you make an appointment prior to doing research by calling: 570-517-3189. Requests are accepted by mail with an enclosed fee of $5.00 per name, plus a small fee for copies of documents found. The fee must be submitted in the form of a money order payable to the Monroe County Archives. Below is a brief listing of the holdings at the archives[11]:
|Birth Records
|Register of Births
|Declarations for Intent
|Intent to become U.S. Citizen
|Petitions for US Citizenship
|Petitions for U.S. Citizenship
|Certificate of Naturalization
|Records of U.S. Citizenship
|Civil Case Records
|Records listing Plaintiff, Defendant, etc for all civil hearings
|Miscellaneous Common Pleas
|Records listing Plaintiff, Defendant, etc. for all civil hearings and mixed filings
|Criminal Case Records & Misc. Quarter Sessions
|Records listing Plaintiff, Defendant, etc., for all criminal hearings and mixed filings
|Commissioner Minute Books
|Minutes of all County Commissioner meetings
|Coroner Records
|To see a file contact the Corners Office at (570) 517-3192
|Death Records
|Years not consecutive
|Mortgage Records & Index
|Date, Name, Location of Property, etc.
|Sheriff's Records
|Writs of Executions, Sheriff Sales and Sheriff Docket Books
|Patent Books
|Date of Warrant, Name, Number of Acres
|Tax Records
|Records of tax collections on microfilm
|Wills & Letters of Administration
|1836-1906 & 1971
|Records identifying the legal representative of a deceased person's estate
|Wills - Inventories
|1867-1901 & 1959
|Records listing inventory associated with a will
|Writs of Execution
|Records to seize property of the judgment debtor to satisfy a judgment
|Warrantee Data
|Traces property ownership
- The Pennsylvania Archives collection contains county archive records that can be searched onsite. Currently the Archives' staff cannot provide research or make copies of these records. Their collections include Almshouse Registers; Tax records; Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes and Records; Midwife records; African American records; Wills; Deeds; Naturalizations; Coroner's inquests; and Orphan's Court dockets. A list of the Archive's county holdings are on Microfilm or Manuscript form.
Monroe County Courthouse
610 Monroe Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 517-3009
Directions to Courthouse
Clerk of Court/Orphan's Court
Phone: 570-517-3386
Office of the Prothonotary
Phone: 570–517-3370
Family History Centers
Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, and are located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources for family history research.
The main FHC for Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy is the Nazareth Pennsylvania Family History Center. For additional nearby Family History Centers, search online in the FHC directory.
Eastern Monroe Public Library, or the Hughes Library is located at 1002 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. This library has a Local History Room on the second floor. Visit Eastern Monroe Public Library for more information.
A partial listing of their holdings include:
- The History of Monroe County and the surrounding areas
- Some Family History Books.
- Pennsylvania Civil War Conscientous Objectors Database
- Access to Ancestory.com and Heritage Quest
All family history books located in the Monroe County Historical Association library are searchable on the public library computers
Western Pocono Community Library is located at 200 Pilgrim Way, Broadheadsville, PA. Phone 570-992-7934.This library has a limited number of family genealogies.They do have microfilm of the records of the Salem Union Church located in Gilbert, Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, for the years 1806-1924. These microfilms are also found in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. To access these films FamilySearch online or through your local family history library.
The Easton Public Library is located at 515 Church Street, Easton, Pa 18042-3597. This library has a dedicated family history research room called The Marx Room. In the Marx Room you will find over 15,000 items of interest to local researchers looking for ancestors who lived in Northampton County prior to the formation of Monroe County in 1836. Click here to learn more about the Easton Public Library Marx Room
The collection includes but is not limited to the following records:
- Family History Books
- Periodicals
- Local Newspapers from 1799 - current
- Obituary Indexes
- 175 Volumes of Northampton County Church and Cemetery Records
- Northampton Court Records, Extracts
- DAR publications
- Vertical Family Files
Cresco Station Museum
Barrett Township Historical Society
PO Box 358
Mountainhome, PA 18342
Phone: (570) 595-6157
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The purpose is to promote the history of Barrett Township. The museum has an archives that collects information as well as scans records and returns them to the original owner. Contact the archivist for more information: email@example.com.
The Monroe County Historical Association is housed in the Jacob Stroud Manson at 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360. Phone 570 421-7703. Curator: Mrs. Amy Lesher. A reading fee of $5.00 a day is charged for non-members to use the Walters Library. Research requests accepted by mail only. Monroe County Historical Association
A partial listing of the holdings in the Elizabeth D Walters Library are as follows:
- Many Local Family Histories,
- U S Census Records
- Some Newspapers from 1840 - 1999
- Vertical Files by Surname and Subject
- Obituary Collections
- Monroe County Church Records
- Monroe County Death Records from Sep 1893 - Oct 1905
- Monroe County Cemetery Lists
- Monroe County Funeral Home Records
- County and State Histories
- City Directories and Phonebooks
- Maps
Barrett Township Historical Society
Cresco Station Museum
P.O. Box 358
Mountainhome, PA 18342
Phone: 570-595-6157
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.barretthistory.org
Coolbaugh Township Historical Association
Wills Mansion
5550 Memorial Dr., Rt. 611
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
Phone: 570-894-4207
Eldred Township Historical Society
P.O. Box 600
490 Kunkletown Rd
Kunkletown, PA 18058
Phone: 610-381-4252
Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township
P.O. Box 2084
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
Phone: 570-972-6812
Paradise Township Historical Society
P.O. Box 94
Henryville PA 18332
Phone: 570-629-2727
Website: www.paradisehistorical.org
Pocono Jackson Historical Society
P.O. Box 572
Tannersville, PA 18372
Polk/Chestnuthill Township Historical Society
P.O. Box 243, Route 715 S
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
Phone: 570-992-7247
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Genealogical Research Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. (GRSNP)
110 Main Street
Peckville, PA 18452
Phone: 570-383-7661
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00–2:00 and Wednesday night 6:00 pm–900 pm and Saturday by appointment
- A simple search of a dated name or event $20 - Detailed searches are at the rate of $40 an hour. Postage and photocopies up to $1 are included.[12]
The GRSNP serves northeastern counties:
- Lackawanna
- Luzerne
- Monroe
- Pike
- Susquehanna
- Wayne
- Wyoming
There resources include the research center and library, newsletters, and database queries.[13]
- 1775-1847 - Tax Lists for Monroe County, PA at PAGenWeb - free.
Vital Records
Vital records are handled by the County Orphans' Court. Between the years 1852-1855 Pennsylvania made a failed attempt to record birth, marriage and death events at the county level. While the records for that time period are available, there were few events recorded. County marriage records were kept in earnest in 1885. Births and deaths, at the county level, were begun in 1893 and kept through 1905. Abstracts and copies of vital records are available for some counties, but most are incomplete. For the most complete set of records, always contact the County Orphans' Court.
- 1852-1854 – Pennsylvania Births Ancestry.com – $ Index with images.
Early births 1893–1905 are located at the County Orphans' Court. See the heading Court Records on this page for contact information.
Indexes for Pennsylvania birth records are available through the Department of of Health for 1906 and 1907. Once an individual is located in the index a non certified Birth certificate can be obtained by writing and sending $3.00 to:
Division of Vital Records
ATTN: Public Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103
Pennsylvania marriages are located at the county level. Contact the Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy clerk's office for these records.
- 1700-1821 - Pennsylvania Marriage Records Ancestry.com – ($) This database is incomplete for all counties.
- 1725-1976 - Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940 - free index. Not complete for all years. This index is an electronic database of information. The entries are primarily from the International Genealogical Index (IGI) along with some entries derived from compiled and original records such as: Family Records, Church Records, Civil Registration. It may also include indexes generated by the internet indexing project sponsored by the LDS Church.
- Pre-1810 – Pennsylvania Marriages Ancestry.com – ($) This database is incomplete for all counties. Includes 35,000 marriage records from vol. VIII of of the second series of the Pennsylvania Archives.
- 1852-1854 - Pennsylvania Marriages Ancestry.com – ($) Index with images.
- 1860-1865 Marriage Abstracts from Monroe Democrat, courtesy USGenWeb Archives.
- 1885-1950 - Pennsylvania County Marriage, 1885-1950 Extracted marriage records – free. Most of the records consist of marriage licenses, certificates, applications, docket books, and affidavits. This database is incomplete for all counties. May also contain marriage records earlier than 1885.
Divorce records are available through the office of the Prothonotary. The office of the Prothonotary is located in the courthouse building.
- 1852-1854 – Pennsylvania Deaths Ancestry.com – $ Index with images.
Early deaths 1893–1905 are located at the County Orphans' Court. See the heading Court Records on this page for contact information.
Indexes for Pennsylvania death records are available through the Department of Health for 1906 through 1962. Once an individual is located in the index a non certified death certificate can be obtained obtained by writing and sending $3.00 to:
Division of Vital Records
ATTN: Public Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103
Finding Vital Records at Other Repositories
Additional vital records can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Monroe County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Vital Records in online catalogs like:
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
Monroe County Pennsylvania Genealogy Websites
- USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
- Family History Library Catalog
Monroe County Pennsylvania Places
Populated Places
Monroe County Pennsylvania Genealogy References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Adams County, Pennsylvania" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_County,_Pennsylvania (accessed 17 July 2012).
- ↑ Monroe County Historical Association, "Our Earliest Townships: Smithfield and Hamilton". http://www.monroehistorical.org/articles/files/022211_smithhamtwp.html (Accessed 6 Sept 2012)
- ↑ Alfred Mathews, History of Wayne, Pike and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: R.T. Peck and Co., 1886), 1090-1091; Digital Version Online at Internet Archive; At Various Libraries (WorldCat); FHL films 392698-9.
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/1/10/Igipennsylvaniall.pdf.
- ↑ Alfred Mathews, History of Wayne, Pike and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: R.T. Peck & Co., 1886), 1096; Digital Version Online at Internet Archive; At Various Libraries (WorldCat); FHL films 392698-9.
- ↑ Alfred Mathews, History of Wayne, Pike and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: R.T. Peck & Co., 1886), 1094 and 1096; Digital Version Online at Internet Archive; At Various Libraries (WorldCat); FHL films 392698-9.
- ↑ The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania http://www.pacourts.us/T/CommonPleas/ accessed 10 July 2012.
- ↑ Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, Clerk of Courts in http://www.pacourts.us/T/CommonPleas/ClerksOfCourts.htm (accessed 25 Aug 2012)
- ↑ The Philadelphia Courts at http://www.courts.phila.gov/common-pleas/orphans/ accessed 10 July 2012
- ↑ Historical Documents of Monroe County, PA., 16 April 2012, compiled by B.J. Bachman, Archivist, Monroe County Archives, One Quaker Plaza, Room 207, Stroudsburg, PA., 18360.
- ↑ http://www.grsnp.org/Research_Services_and_Center.php
- ↑ http://www.grsnp.org/Home_Page.php


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By Claudia Assis
Just days from an annual meeting showdown, Transocean Ltd. /quotes/zigman/531240 /quotes/nls/rig RIG Board Chairman Michael Talbert said that even if he were reelected to the job, he would step down before the year ends.
Transocean has been under pressure from billionaire investor and shareholder activist Carl Icahn, who has opposed Talbert's reelection, criticized the company's investment decisions, and pushed for a higher dividend.
If reelected chairman at the company's annual shareholder meeting this Friday in Zug, Switzerland, Talbert said he would quit the post before the board's November meeting and retire entirely from the board before its 2014 annual shareholders meeting, Transocean said in a statement Monday.
Talbert has served on the board of directors since 1994, and was Transocean's CEO from 1994 to 2002.
Talbert said he decided to retire "on a timetable that will allow the Board to carefully select a new chairman," after consulting with shareholders, he said in the statement.
The Wall Street Journal, citing a person familiar with the matter, said Talbert's move was meant to ensure three new directors Icahn nominated won't get elected on Friday. Transocean has said Icahn's nominees are too close to him and lack enough experience.
Icahn has called for a dividend of $4 a share, and has also criticized Transocean's acquisitions and investments, particularly the $18 billion acquisition of GlobalSantaFe Corp in 2007. Transocean has proposed a dividend of $2.24 a share.
It wants to have enough cash for investing in its fleet, manage the cyclical nature of the oil and gas business, and leave some room for larger payouts in the future, Chief Executive Steve Newman told The Wall Street Journal.
Transocean — fairly or unfairly, depending on whom you ask — is widely known as owner of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, which exploded in April 2010, killing 11 workers and triggering the worst oil spill in U.S. waters.
In January, Transocean settled civil and criminal claims with the Justice Department for $1.4 billion. It still faces penalties, however. A Federal judge is assessing blame between Transocean, BP PLC /quotes/zigman/247026 /quotes/nls/bp BP , which owned the well, and Halliburton Co. /quotes/zigman/228631 /quotes/nls/hal HAL , which did the well's cement job.
The judge, Carl Barbier in New Orleans, gave the companies and other parties until June 21 to submit their briefs summing up their arguments. A second phase of the civil trial, designed to assess how much oil was spilled, is scheduled for September. The judge is not expected to rule on the first phase until the second phase concludes. Other settlements may occur.
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Update: Analysts at UBS said in a note late Monday Carl Icahn was most focused on Talbert's leaving the board. "By taking this step [Talbert] has given investors the ability to re-elect the current Board members, while knowing that a Transocean-chosen independent Chairman will be appointed later this year. We view this decision as reasonable and fair to all parties," the analysts said.
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