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Today's Gospel: Mark 9, 41-50
"If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off." Wow! That's a little harsh. Maybe if we updated it just a bit.
"If your TV causes you to sin, throw it out."
"If the internet leads you to temptation, disconnect it."
Those versions are a bit less gruesome, but no less troubling. I have to honestly ask myself, am I willing to give up the comforts and trinkets that lead me to sin? Is it better to go through life without Facebook than to spend eternity separated from God?
Taking the long view, I'd happily trade Facebook for a eternal joy. In the day-to-day I overlook the innocent (and not-so-innocent) things that lead me into sin.
I remember a Family Circus cartoon which perfectly captures the subtle way that sin sneaks up on us. Billy is standing in a toy store holding the severed tail of a rocking horse. Looking up at his bewildered mother and the angry salesman he explains, "I just said 'whoa' and it came out."
How often do we find ourselves making similarly ridiculous excuses to God? "I just went to lunch with a friend and a big pile of gossip appeared on the table" or "I just started watching the game and then I missed Mass." If we were really honest, we'd see that we deliberately put ourselves in the path of sin.
Which means we have to figure out what to give up to stay away from sin. So, what things should we "cut off" to keep us on the path to God?
When I consider my sins, do I honestly look back to find the things that lead me into sin? Am I willing to trade momentary amusements for eternal happiness?
Lord, show me the things in my life that lead me into sin and error. Give me the courage to be honest with you about them and the strength to leave them behind. Amen
Copyright 2016 Kevin Lee Cummings
Kevin is an adult convert to Catholicism who lives in Northern Utah among the Mormons. He is married and has two adult sons. He blogs about being the parent of a Priest-in-formation at Seminarian Parents.


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Coach Peter Trentacoste has been named the new head coach of the Lady Lax Varsity program by Athletic Director, Josh Mathews effective immediately. Prior to becoming the Varsity head coach, Peter led the Junior Varsity team to an impressive 23-3-2 record.
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The focus of this book is on practical activities which can help to nurture, develop and motivate our students.
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9 May, 2011
This project may be of interest to anyone involved in curriculum development.
3 August, 2017
This handbook offers a set of activities that teachers have tried out in their Indian school classrooms with children of 8 to 14 years of age.
8 February, 2017
Students coming to the UK frequently join their chosen university via a pre-sessional English language course, but organisers of such courses often struggle to find staff on campus in the summer...
21 October, 2016
An investigation into improved primary school English language learning in the traditional classroom
This paper addresses the learning and teaching of English, from the perspective of primary pupils in government schools in Egypt.
28 September, 2016
This research report presents 'bottom-up' perspectives on teacher and learner attitudes to varieties of English across five global contexts (China, Thailand, India, Spain and Turkey).
20 July, 2016
This research report describes an innovative project in which teachers and learners worked together to explore issues of importance to them in Indian primary English classrooms.
28 December, 2015
Researching the attitudes and perceived experiences of kindergarten learners of English and their parents in China
This paper investigates attitudes and perceived experiences of English learning by Chinese kindergarten children, 4-6 years old, and their parents through the use of questionnaires and innovative...
11 August, 2015
Penelope Robinson, Sandie Mourão and Nam Joon KangThis research report presents an innovative approach to teaching English in pre-primary classrooms. The paper describes the development and...
4 November, 2014
In this video, the theme is ways of correcting mistakes. Rachael Roberts, David Petrie, Sylvia Guinan, Lizzie Pinard and David Dodgson give practical tips and strategies we can use to help our...
14 October, 2014
Teacher talk is a series of videos featuring some of our TeachingEnglish Associates speaking about important teaching issues.In this video, the theme is building and retaining vocabulary. Adam...
19 September, 2014
Teacher talk is a new series of videos featuring some of our TeachingEnglish Associates speaking about important teaching issues.The theme of this video is encouraging speaking. Adam Simpson, Lizzie...
19 June, 2014
By Gail Ellis and Jean BrewsterThis new revised edition of 'Tell it Again!' shows how a story-based methodology brings together the best of primary English language teaching and the rich and...
11 December, 2012
Being able to plan well is one of the key skills that a teacher needs to have. It involves being able to imagine what is going to happen in the classroom, and to make choices based on this...
19 October, 2011
In this article, Luke Meddings reflects on the constraints coursebooks can put on the learning experience in the classroom, and offers some suggestions on how we can overcome that.
26 September, 2011
This document, from 1983, offers a selection of project case studies and commentaries from various African contexts.
26 September, 2011
This book was produced following the Hornby workshop on language improvement for teachers in Senegal in 2009.
5 July, 2011
A feature that is common both to language teaching and to traditional folk and fairy tales is the repetition of phrases or 'language chunks'.
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25 August, 2010
People spend a huge chunk of their everyday conversation time talking about themselves and the people they know, so the most natural thing in the world is for us to invite our students to do the same.
18 August, 2010
Listening skills are hard to develop. Students can do a variety of work before listening to help them understand.
8 April, 2010
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If you are just now migrating from Visual Basicî 6. 0 to Visual Basic . NET, be prepared for a change, because the way you program file I/O is very different. The good news is that an idiosyncratic, proprietary approach has been replaced by an elegant and reusable one that has become an industry standard.
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Visual Studio 2010 lets you create applications that target versions of the Microsoft .NET Framework from 2.0 to 4, and each step in between. We take a look at how multi-targeting works in Visual Studio today, and explain how you should approach multi-targeting in your projects.
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Dig into the new co- and contravariance features coming in Visual Studio 2010. Binyam Kelile provides hands-on Visual Basic examples to explain how they provide more flexibility when working with generic interfaces and delegates.
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Collection Initializers are a great addition to the language and allows concise syntax in order to initialize both framework and user defined collection types.
MSDN Magazine October 2009
Visual Basic 2008 provides type inference to get the language ready to take advantage of LINQ and make your code more robust.
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In the May 2005 Basic Instincts column I wrote about the Microsoftî . NET Framework support for custom attributes and attribute-based programming (see Basic Instincts: Designing With Custom Attributes).
MSDN Magazine August 2005
Learn what the different parts of an assembly name mean, how to create a stronly named assembly, and get other assembly security tips.
MSDN Magazine August 2003
Some practical examples of handling some of the more commonly used events in the Microsoft .NET Framework.
MSDN Magazine May 2003
This month's Basic Instincts column builds upon my last two columns in which I talked about concepts and programming techniques associated with delegates. I will assume you have read the last two installments of this column and that you understand the role that delegates play within the Microsoftî .
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Visual Basic .NET is the result of a significant rebuild of Visual Basic for the Microsoft .NET Framework. There are a number of changes that make Visual Basic .NET easier to use, more powerful than Visual Basic 6.0, and give it the kind of access to system resources that in the past required the use of languages like C++. One of the most important additions is object inheritance. In Visual Basic .NET, all managed types derive from System.Object. An important new language feature is garbage collection, which is administered by the Common Language Runtime and provides better memory management. The universal type system allows for greater interoperability, also contributing to the enhanced power and flexibility found in Visual Basic .NET.
MSDN Magazine February 2001
Learn about what's new in Visual Basic 10 straight from a program manager on Microsoft's Visual Basic team. Jonathan Aneja demonstrates time-saving features that help developers get more done with fewer lines of code.
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Error corrections are an essential part of the Visual Basic coding experience. This article explores the many error correction features offered by Visual Basic and provides a glimpse at the future release of Visual Studio 2010.
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Voters in the Bethlehem Area School District on Nov. 5 will decide the outcome of what may be the most important election in at least a decade.
At stake will be five seats on the nine-member school board and the right to set the course for future leadership. The new board, beginning in December, may decide if District Superintendent Robert L. LaFrankie stays or goes, how the district responds to an almost certain and possibly unprecedented fiscal squeeze and the future of many programs and school buildings.


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Sorry I have not been active at Sweet Teeth. I am making some changes that will allow me some focus time to continue my hobby here, but until then, won't you help me show appreciation for my inspiration, my mentor, and my Sugar Sister Heather Baird from SprinkleBakes?
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What's the Best Way to Approach an Angry Consumer?
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What's the best way to approach an angry consumer?
A decade ago, companies had more choices about how to handle angry customers. Perhaps it was through an apology letter or an envelope stuffed with coupons. Maybe some firms chose not to deal with angry customers at all. But the times they are a-changing. Today a maddened customer can tweet or blog their discontent to anyone with an Internet connection, making social media monitoring a must for any company. Here are four strategies for approaching the angry, the irate, and the just plain mad.
- Take time to respond – Don't let an angry customer hang in cyberspace. According to Inc.'s "The Four R's of Customer Feedback," even if a customer is making negative comments, an important component of social engagement is to send a response. It can be as simple as thanking him or her for the comment.
- Breathe deeply– When you've invested years of company resources into a product, any criticism—whether it's deserved or not—can trigger a fury of angry typing. Remember, there is no "un-send" button on your computer or cell phone. Make sure any team members who answer online customer complaints understand that as well. Plan reasoned, polite, and professional responses, even if the customer has pronounced you "THE DEVIL'S SPAWN."
- Let it flow – When Whole Foods CEO John Mackey wrote an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, he became the subject of spirited online criticism. However, he didn't react by turning off the comment features on his blogs posts. Instead, he chose to engage consumers—more than 3,000 of them—by encouraging their feedback.
- Keep things in perspective – At times customers can clue us into a must-solve problem. Other times, however, the complaint comes from a lone voice with an unfounded gripe or unreasonable request. Evaluating the worth of complaints and the learning to listen to the right ones will help you manage the brand more efficiently.
User-generated content makes it much harder to control the message—especially if it's coming from an angry, venting consumer. However, you can control how you'll answer the criticism and move your brand forward in a positive way.


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IBMC College's Greeley campus hires Student Success Coach
Greg Pierson, as the newest addition to the Student Services Department, will bring his experience in talent acquisition, education and customer service to the students of IBMC College Greeley campus, located at 2863 35th Avenue.
Pierson will be responsible for academic advising and partnering with students to achieve their individual academic goals. He will be in charge of providing support and offering resources to help students who may be experiencing difficulties with childcare while in school, medical issues, housing obstacles and personal hurdles. He joins Student Support Specialist Michael Thompson, who assists students during the evening class sessions.
Pierson has nearly two decades of experience in education, talent acquisition and customer service, to include coaching, mentoring and cross-functional team leadership.
He has worked in a variety of roles, such as Talent Acquisition Specialist for Vail Resorts, Educator for Poudre School District, Queen Creek Unified School District and Mesa Public Schools, both in Arizona, as well as a customer service associate for multiple businesses. His vast knowledge of talent development will serve him well in his role as Student Success Coach at the Greeley campus of IBMC College.
Pierson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Education from Northern Arizona University, located in Flagstaff, Ariz.
For more information about the accelerated career-training courses offered at IBMC College in Greeley, call (970) 356-4733 or visit ibmc.edu.


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Today I discovered the Lenovo K3 Note. It seems to offer great features for a very cheap price and may be well worth getting as it challenges some of the best phones currently offered by HTC, Samsung and OnePlus.
The Lenovo K3 Note was apparently launched to challenge the Meizu M1 Note. I have not really heard of the latter, but the K3 Note appears to also challenge some of the most high-end phones currently available. The K3 Note benches higher than the OnePlus One, Samsung Galalxy S5 and HTC One M8 according to WCCF Tech.
The Lonovo K3 M8 has the following main features:
- Full HD display (1920 x 1080)
- 5.5 inch screen
- 13 MP back camera, 5 MP front cam, dual-LED flash
- 16 GM internal storage
- Runs Android 5.0
- And all the other goodies you'd expect from a high-end smartphone
Best of all, it costs around $160 - $200! Now I don't really need a new phone at this time, but I might just get one of these! To finish off, below is a strange (not sure what else I can call it) video showing how cool you'd look if you owned the Lenovo K3 Note...


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Presque Isle Township
Cemetery Ordinance
WHEREAS, the township cemetery, its preservation and appearance are important to the citizens of the Township; and, WHEREAS, there are no uniform maintenance rules or regulations for the cemetery grounds and plots; and,WHEREAS, there are no official regulations or guidelines for the placement, preservation and maintenance of markers , appurtenances and decorations; and,WHEREAS, there is no orderly system for plot location and identification and; WHEREAS, there is no clearly defined authority for the sexton. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY The Board of Trustees of the Township of Presque Isle, Presque Isle County, Michigan:
Section I: Title
This ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the 'Presque Isle Township Cemetery Ordinance' and is an ordinance to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by establishing regulations relating to the operation, control and management of cemeteries owned by the Township of Presque Isle, Presque Isle, Michigan; and to repeal all previous Presque Isle Township Cemetery Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith.
Section 2: Definitions
2.1 A cemetery plot shall consist of one adult burial space; except as listed in Section 4.
2.2 The terms 'cemetery plot', 'burial space', 'burial plot', and 'plot' are identical as used in this document.
2.3 The 'Original Section' refers to the cemetery section utilized prior to the effective date of this ordinance, excluding Section A as shown on the cemetery map.
2.4 One burial space plot size is 4′ X 8′ in the ' Original Section' and 4′ X 10′ in all other sections.
Section 3: Reservation of Plots or Burial Spaces
3.1 Reservations of cemetery plots or burial spaces may be purchased by current property owners of the Township for the purpose of the burial of such purchaser or his or her heirs at law or next of kin. Human remains only may be buried (no pets). No sale of reservations shall be made to funeral directors.
A . Each property owner or joint owner of one or more parcels of the Township, may reserve up to four (4) burial plots for a fee established by the Board of Trustees.
B. Procedure for reserving burial plot(s).
1. Visit the cemetery and select available site(s). (A map is available at the Township Office.)
2. Contact the Township Office to confirm that the selected site is available.
3. Complete one (1) reservation form per plot.
4. Return form (s) to the Township Office together with a check made payable to the Presque Isle Township for one reservation fee per plot reserved. The reservation form and fee will reserve your right to burial in the selected plot (s).
3.2 All such sales shall be documented on a form approved by the Presque Isle Township Board of Trustees (Board) which grants a right for burial only and does not convey any other title to the plot or burial space sold. The plot reservation may not be sold or transferred, except by the Township.
Section 4: Grave Opening Fees
4.1 The charges for the opening and closing of a burial space, prior to and following a burial, including the interment of ashes, shall be established by the Board.
4.2 The Board, by resolution, may alter the fees to accommodate increased costs for cemetery maintenance and acquisition.
4.3 No burial spaces shall be opened or closed except under the direction and control of the Cemetery Sexton (Sexton) or assigned representative of the Township. This provision shall not apply to proceedings for the removal and re-interment of bodies and remains under the supervision of the local health department.
4.4 The Board reserves the right to waive the cost of a burial plot or plots.
Section 5: Markers and Memorials
5.1 The Sexton shall oversee the placement of all markers. The grave marker foundations shall have at least a 4 inch apron around the grave marker base, at ground level to facilitate maintenance.
5.2 All markers must contain a pre-fabricated foundation and be of stone, cast bronze, or other equally durable composition and placed at the head of grave within 90 days of burial.
5.3 Military Service markers may be placed at the foot of the grave.
5.4 Grave markers shall not be altered or removed.
5.5 Grave markers on single plots shall be allowed up to 24 inches high, 48 inches wide and 16 inches deep.
5.6 Grave markers on family plots with one or more adjoining plots, shall be allowed up to 3 feet high, 5 feet wide and 16 inches deep.
5.7 A 'Memorial Garden' will be established by the township in Section B of the cemetery to allow for the spreading of ashes and memorial marker placement, for Township property owners, who do not wish to purchase a plot. Regulations for the 'Memorial Garden' will be added as an addendum to this ordinance when established.
Section 6: Interment Regulations
6.1 Only the remains of one person may be buried in a burial space except for the remains of a parent and infant or two children buried at the same time.
6.2 Not less than 36 hours notice shall be given in advance of any time of any funeral to allow for the opening of the burial space (s).
6.3 The appropriate Township permit for the burial space involved, together with appropriate identification of the person to be buried therein, where necessary, shall be presented to the Sexton prior to interment. When such permit has been lost, the Clerk shall be satisfied from his or her records that the papers are in order before interment is commenced or completed.
6.4 Two (2) cremations may be buried in one burial space in the "Original Section" and Four (4) cremations may be buried in one burial space in all other sections.
6.5 Winter interments during extreme weather conditions will be at the discretion of the sexton.
6.6 Arrangements for interments may be made for any day except Sundays, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
6.7 All burials shall be within a standard funeral director approved durable vault installed or constructed in each burial space before interment.
6.8 All cremations shall be in approved permanently sealed container (s).
Section 7: Ground Maintenance and Perpetual Care
7.1 The general care of the cemetery such as grass mowing, cleaning the grounds, and pruning trees and shrubs will be under supervision of the township board, who will hire a grounds keeper.
7.2 No build-up, grading, leveling, or excavating upon burial space shall be allowed without the permission of the cemetery sexton or the township board. Surfaces other than earth or sod are prohibited without prior approval from the cemetery sexton or the township board.
7.3 No trees or invasive shrubs shall be planted in the cemetery. Any of the foregoing items planted may be removed by the township or the cemetery sexton.
7.4 Fencing, curbing, benches, steps or structures of any kind are not allowed, with the following exceptions when individually approved by the Township Board.
A. At-grade concrete fencing, or similar durable material, located within the plot boundaries.
B. Concrete benches, or similar durable material, attached to an at-grade concrete foundation, or similar durable material, that extends at least 4 inches beyond the bench in all directions, and located within the plot boundary. To prevent obstructing maintenance access, the location of the bench must be pre approved by the Sexton.
7.5 The township board reserves the right to remove or trim any tree, plant, or shrub located within the cemetery in the interest of maintaining proper appearance and the use of the cemetery.
7.6 Fencing and/or landscaping of any kind, that impedes the excavation process for a burial, will be removed. Replacement of any fencing or landscaping will be required to conform to the standards of this ordinance, at the expense of the family.
7.7 The cemetery sexton shall have the right and authority to remove and dispose of any and all growth, emblems, displays or containers that through decay, deterioration, damage or otherwise become unsightly, a source of litter, or a maintenance problem.
7.8 The cemetery sexton shall have the right and authority to remove deteriorated borders from burial plots after filing photos and documentation at the township office. Removed borders may only be replaced with conforming borders.
7.9 All refuse of any kind, including, among others, dried flowers, wreaths, papers, and flower containers must be removed or deposited in containers located within the cemetery.
7.10 All plantings and decorations (other than grave blankets) shall be contained within an area 10 inches wide on the graveside of the headstone by the width of the grave. All grave blankets, wreaths, etc must be removed by April 15th for spring clean-up.
7.11 No lighting, including solar or battery powered, is allowed in the cemetery.
7.12 Motorized vehicles (golf carts, ORV's, etc.) are prohibited on the cemetery grounds, other than designated roadways.
Section 8: Forfeiture of Vacant Cemetery Plots or Burial Spaces
8.1 Cemetery plots or burial spaces sold after the effective date of this ordinance and remaining vacant forty (40) years from the date of sale shall automatically revert to the Township upon occurrence of both of the following events:
A. Notice shall be sent by the Sexton by first class mail to the last known address of the last owner of record informing him/her of the expiration of the forty (40) year period and that all rights with respect to said plots or spaces will be forfeited if the owner does not affirmatively indicate in writing to the Sexton within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the written notice the owner's desire to retain said burial rights.
B. No written response to said notice indicating a desire to retain the cemetery plots or burial spaces in question is received by the Sexton from the last owner of record of said plots or spaces, or the owner's heirs or legal representative, within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of said notice.
Section 9: Repurchase and Exchange of Plots or Burial Spaces
9.1 The Township will repurchase any vacant cemetery plot from the owner for the original price paid upon the written request of said owner or his or her legal heirs or representatives.
9.2 The Township will allow a one-time exchange of plot location for any owner upon written request to the Sexton.
Section 10: Records
10.1 The township sexton or other person designated by the township board shall maintain records concerning burials, issuance of burial permits, and any perpetual care fund, separate and apart from any other records of the township.
10.2 These same records shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable Township Hall business hours.
Section 11: Cemetery Hours
11.1 The cemetery shall be open to the general public during daylight hours as established and posted by The Township Board for the purposes of burials, graves visitation or historical research.
11.2 No person shall be permitted in the cemetery after dark except by permission of the sexton.
Section 12: Severability
The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and should any provision, section or part hereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall only affect the particular provision, section or part hereof involved in such decision and shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 13: – Violations, Legal Actions
13.1 Violations and Legal Actions – If, after investigation, the finds that any provision of this Ordinance is being violated, the other designated person shall give notice by hand delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested, of such violation to the owner and/or his or her legal heirs or representatives on record may institute actions and proceedings, either legal or equitable, to enjoin, restrain or abate any violations of this Ordinance and to collect the penalties for such violations.
13.2 Enforcement and Penalties
A. The violation by any person, corporation, or association of any provision of this ordinance is hereby designated as a municipal civil infraction.
B. The Presque Isle Township Supervisor, Sexton, and the Presque Isle Township Zoning Administrator are hereby designated as authorized local officials who shall administer and enforce this ordinance and who are authorized to issue municipal civil infraction citations.
C. "Municipal Civil Infraction" means a civil infraction as defined by Section 113 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, being Act No.236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended (the "Act"), involving a violation of this ordinance.
D. "Citation" means a written complaint or notice to appear in court upon which an authorized local official records the occurrence or existence of one or more municipal civil infractions by the person, corporation, or association cited (the "defendant").
E. "Municipal Civil Infraction Action" means a civil action in which the defendant is alleged to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction.
F. A municipal civil infraction action may be commenced upon the issuance by an authorized local official of a citation directing the defendant to appear in court.
G. A citation shall be issued and served by an authorized local official in accordance with the provisions of Sections 8707 and 8709 of the Act.
H. A citation shall contain the information required under Section 8709 of the Act.
I. An authorized local official may issue a citation to a defendant if the official witnesses a defendant commit a violation of this ordinance; or if, based upon investigation, the official has reasonable cause to believe that the defendant is responsible for a violation of this ordinance; or if, based upon investigation of a complaint by someone who allegedly witnessed the defendant commit a violation of this ordinance, the official has reasonable cause to believe that the defendant is responsible for a violation of this ordinance, and if the Township attorney approves in writing the issuance of the citation.
J. Failure of the defendant to appear within the time specified on a citation or at the time scheduled for a hearing or appearance is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $500.00 fine plus costs of the prosecution, and will result in entry of a default judgment against the defendant on the municipal civil infraction.
K. A defendant found responsible by the judge or magistrate for a violation of this ordinance shall pay a fine not to exceed $500.00 plus costs of not less than $9.00 nor more than $500.00, which are not limited to the costs taxable in ordinary civil actions and may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the Township has been put in connection with the municipal civil infraction, up to the entry of judgment. Except as otherwise provided by law, costs shall be payable to the general fund of the Township. In addition to ordering a defendant to pay a civil fine and costs, the court may issue and enforce any judgment, writ, or order necessary to enforce this ordinance, in accordance with Section 8302, 8729, and 8731 of the Act, as applicable.
L. If a defendant fails to comply with an order or judgment issued pursuant to Section 8727 of the Act within the time prescribed by the court, the court may proceed under Sections 8302, 8729, and 8731 of the Act, as applicable.
M. If a defendant does not pay a civil fine or costs or an ordered installment within 30 days after the date on which payment is due in a municipal civil infraction action brought for a violation involving the use or occupation of land or a building or other structure, the Township may obtain a lien against the land, building, or structure involved in the violation by recording a copy -of the court order requiring payment of the fine and costs with the register of deeds for the county in which the land, building, or structure is located. The court order shall not be recorded unless a legal description of the property is incorporated into or attached to the court order. A lien is effective immediately upon recording of the court order with the register of deeds. The court order recorded with the register of deeds shall constitute notice of the pendency of the lien. In addition, a written notice of the lien shall be sent by the Township by first- class mail to the owner of record of the land, building, or structure at the owner's last known address. The lien may be enforced and discharged by the Township in the manner prescribed by Section 8731 of the Act.
N. Each day on which any violation of this ordinance continues constitutes a separate offense, and the offender shall be subject to the applicable fine, costs, penalties, and sanctions for each separate offense.
O. In addition to any remedies available at law, Presque Isle Township may bring an action for an injunction or other process against a defendant to restrain, prevent, or abate any violation of this ordinance.
Section 14: Effective Date
This ordinance shall be published once, in full, in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of Presque Isle Township, and qualified under state law to publish legal notices, within 15 days after its adoption, and the same shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Township, and such recording authenticated by the signature of the Township Clerk. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.


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This is just a continuation of John's legacy. —Paul Jillson, curator of the Pacific Edge Gallery
SALT LAKE CITY — More than 100 works of art by Beatles musician John Lennon spent the weekend on display at The Gateway.
While Lennon achieved global fame during his time with the British musical group, he also went to art school for three years before his Beatles years. He drew and sketched his entire life.
The show at The Gateway is the largest touring exhibition of Lennon's artwork in the world. Richard Anderson likes the song "Nowhere Man" so much that he bought a limited edition copy of Lennon's hand-written lyrics this weekend.
"These are the original lyrics," he said. "It's the original draft of the song and they're changed in here."
It was just one of several framed lyric sheets in the exhibit, along with many other art works that Lennon created during his life.
"This is just a continuation of John's legacy," said Paul Jillson, curator of the Pacific Edge Gallery. "The drawings that he saved are wonderful. (Lennon's wife) Yoko wanted to share them with the rest of the world, and this is how she chose to do it."
Lennon's style is simplistic, often consisting of simple line drawings. The exhibit included several self-portraits, as well as a never-before-shown piece titled "Cloud 9."
"It's the first time we've had this in an exhibition," Jillson said. "It's an outstanding drawing and it's the only one that's been released where John actually has a guitar. He typically used his drawing as a way to escape the pressures of the music business."
A few items were priced as low as $200. The exhibit's highest-priced piece: Lennon's drawing of his famous 1969 "Bed-In For Peace" news conference was $22,000. A first draft of the lyrics to "Imagine" would have set you back $10,000.
"He hadn't even written the chorus yet, so he just wrote "8" to indicate the 8 bars to show where he was going to put the chorus," Jillson said.
Lennon's artwork has been displayed in touring shows since 1988, attracting visitors in every age category. There are about 1,700 pieces of original artwork that Lennon created, with the complete set housed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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Ashley has such a pretty, carefree look. Love her.
Ashley Benson: The New Face of H&M
Ashley Benson: The New Face of H&M
Good news for Pretty Little Liars fans! Ashley Benson's fashionista character Hannah Marin has emerged in real life, gracing H&M's new "Divided" campaign.
Though the actress is known for her grungy look, this fresh spread features a more girly, laid-back style perfect for summer. Did I mention she looks flawless?
As the new spokesperson for the brand, Benson rocks a variety of looks from the new line, which hit stories July 3. The collection features bold patterns, cool colors, denim, and high-waisted everything.
The brand hopes to combine the edgy Spring Breakers star's own taste with their flirty, chic pieces that are available at affordable prices for fashion-forward shoppers. Though it's geared toward a younger audience, the classy pieces can be worn by different ages on a variety of body types.
This isn't Benson's first modeling rodeo. She strutted her stuff in prom attire for Faviana, glamming up their catalogues and promotions. But this H&M job brings her style IQ up quite a few notches.
"These outfits represent my style very well," Benson said last week the store's website. "I love high-waisted skirts, skinny jeans and loose tops."
Not long ago, Benson and her fellow beautiful co-stars spoke out against Pretty Little Liar's new poster. Outraged about the amount of Photoshop used, Benson took to Twitter to encouraged girls not to worry about standards set by the media.
She said,
"Remember, you are ALL beautiful. Please don't ever try and look like the people you see in the magazines or posters because it's fake. It only causes an unhealthy mind about how you see yourself. You are perfect the way you are."
The brand has a section dedicated to the pretty celeb, featuring all the shots from her photoshoot. Several of the outfit combos are already sold out, reiterating Benson's influence the fashion industry.
We love the bold black and white patterns, and couldn't be more proud of the outspoken hottie.
-Katelyn Holm


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The Telephone Song lyrics
The Telephone Song Song Lyrics
John, is that you, buddy? Listen to me
Do I sound diff'rent? how else could I be?
Last night I spent a whole lifetime in paradise.
Hey, tell the CO I'm taking all of my leave
We're gonna play house, oh John, it's like Christmas eve
We have sworn we won't see the sun for forty-eight hours
[JOHN at the Embassy, in the midst of chaos: files being]
[packed or burned, typewriters crated, etc.]
What are you saying? Are you out of your mind?
All leaves are canceled, you could be left behind
Saigon is falling apart, and you'd better be here
Here is the news, since you've been on the moon
Cities in the boondocks are dropping like flies
Wives and civilians will be shipping out soon
Crowds around the Embassy have tears in their eyes
Thieu has resigned, the new regime may not hold
People at the place think we'll send the marines
We are sending nothing from what I've been told
Buddy, are you there? Do you know what this means?
Sure! Time to fall in love!
John, listen fast, you did not get this call
You're the one who bought the girl for me after all
"Once you're a friend, you're a friend through and through"
When you are in trouble, then I'll cover for you
Not this time, the town's too hot
For one Kongai whore
Ol' buddy, I will not get you killed
She is no whore, you saw her too
She's really more, like... the April moon
April f**kin' moon!!
She's been hurt, you see
Both her parents died
What else could she be?
Sweet as that, and she's an orphan too!
How can a guy fight that? You got one day, not two
Then be back!
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By Jim Karpen on Mon, 02/17/2014
Major League Baseball announced on Friday that installation of iBeacon transmitters in two stadiums has now been completed as part of a project to install the technology in over 20 ballparks by the start of the season in late March. Some 65 iBeacon transmitters were installed in Dodger Stadium and Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. So what will it do for you? You'll need to load the MLB.com At the Ballpark app (free) on your iPhone or iPad, and then as you approach specific locations within the park, you'll receive messages on your device. Typically you'll receive offers for discounts at nearby concessions. Also, some parks are planning to use the technology to help guide you to your seat. And some will likely use it to offer information about points of interest within the ballpark. For example, a demo of the technology last fall at Citi Field, home of the Mets, used iBeacon to offer fans digital coupons as they entered the team's store. The demo also brought up an informational video when walking near the giant Apple in the stadium. Different parks will use it for different purposes.
As you may know by now, an iBeacon transmitter uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to sense when your iOS device is nearby and then sends designated information. BLE works over a short range, typically not more than 160 feet. Called "micro-location awareness," this technology can locate you much more precisely than GPS. It can detect ranges as short as two inches. The advantage of low energy is that your Bluetooth can be alert and waiting, and can communicate with the transmitter, while using very little energy—and thereby saving your battery. BLE was included in iOS 7, and your device itself can act as a transmitter.
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Obviously iBeacon has much potential. Apple has already put transmitters in many of its Apple Stores in the U.S., such that you receive specific information in your Apple Store app when you approach particular displays. Approach the iPhone display, for example, and it tells you how long you have on your contract before you can get a new iPhone.
One can imagine uses such as museums, or even dating apps. Your phone could alert you when a prospective partner is nearby. Many, however, are expecting that Apple will make use of iBeacon in creating a mobile payment system. A fascinating article on Computerworld describes an Apple demo of how this might work if you were intent on buying some donuts. "According to Apple, you could order donuts before you stepped foot into Jay's Donut Shop. Upon your arrival, your iPhone would display a QR code that a clerk could scan to verify that you're really you and not a would-be donut thief. Your donuts would already be bagged, and the receipt would be in your phone." The article gives a variety of scenarios in which iBeacons could be used, from opening secure doors as authorized people pass to self-service checkout.
An interesting post on 9To5Mac discusses whether iBeacon alerts will simply be more spam, more messages inviting you to purchase, or whether they will have value added, and gives examples of each.


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Property auctions are as straightforward as they sound. But its self explanatory definition does not in any way reduce the fact that it's a daunting but otherwise rewarding challenge.
We've seen a lot of investors come in and go home with grins on their faces, a deal clipped in the palm of their hands. But there too are those who obviously took a beating either because they lost an opportunity or because they miscalculated their strategies.
We'd all love to be the former never the latter but if we commit the following blunders then we're nearing a serious case of property auction regret.
Knowledge Shortage
Before doing anything major, auctions and real estate for instance, we have to be fully equipped with knowledge, understanding and research. Lack thereof or even the slightest deviation can easily put as at the losing end. There's a lot to know when attending property auctions. There's the procedures and requirements set by the organizers, the assets being sold off, what constitutes value in the market and the list goes on.
Financial Unpreparedness
Money takes time to pool. Even credit takes time to process. It only makes sense that we prepare financing ahead of time so it becomes available even before the auction date. Keep in mind that these events often come with strict payment schedules and will most definitely demand an upfront down payment on the day of the auction itself.
Poor Planning
Or its awful sibling, the lack thereof. We need to plan our tactics and this involves having to identify one's needs, sources of funds, financial capacity or spending limit as well as a short list of prospects which we have already looked into, have had surveyed and even visited where possible. Property auctions are highly competitive and if we come without a plan, we're planning to fail.
Going in property auctions is pretty much like going deep into the jungle only instead of wild beasts, we're dealing with educated ones who come with unique strategies and game play. This makes it important for a bidder to be very wary especially when it comes to their emotions and the information they share. Everything we do or say can be used against us. If we're too obvious for liking a particular asset for example, other bidders may get curious and make a case for added competition.


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Outstanding Escape Vacation
The U.S. Virgin isles of St. John is still fairly an unknown utopia in the Caribbean. Its lack of a big airport helps it be a hidden haven in your community. Most visitors to St. John get to the area by either little airplane from St. Thomas or ferry.
I like the 45 moment ferry trip from St. Thomas it's cheap and enjoyable to use the ride throughout the calm waters associated with Caribbean. Traveler ferries operate between St. Thomas (Red Hook & Charlotte Amalie) and St. John (Cruz Bay) hourly.
You have to remember this isn't exactly like being regarding available ocean, therefore the trip smooth. It is suggested renting an open air Jeep once you arrive on St. John and operating your day around the area stopping along the way to explore the beaches.
St. John has changed over time by having more people, accommodations and hotels on island now than years ago.
But's nevertheless a really secluded and peaceful location where you are able to travel for miles without finding anyone.
The first time I visited the island there have been very few people and unlimited miles of beaches to take pleasure from. All beaches on St. John tend to be ready to accept the general public. Some of its beaches are the finest in the Caribbean such as for example Trunk Bay, Hawknest Bay, Solomon's seashore. Water heat averages 80 degrees all year round, therefore benefit from the water. I happened to be fortunate to pay hours at these shores; they've been clean, with warm water and gorgeous. The fish within these waters tend to be abundant, just enter the water and stay enclosed by them. Snorkeling is popular so bring your mask, fins and snorkel to experience the wonderful and colorful world of the red coral reefs, sea grass bedrooms that await you in St. John. A number of the preferences snorkeling area tend to be liquid Lemon Cay, Cinnamon Bay and Salt Pond Bay. For lots more a few ideas on locations to remain check out http://www.greatvacationspots.net/
Since many luxury cruise ships today see St. Thomas make an effort to go to the shores on St. John in the days your cruises aren't docked to prevent the additional individuals from the cruiselines and deliver your camera.
It really is illegal to collect shells from shores in the Virgin isles; therefore shells are confiscated at airport traditions if discovered.
A few of the other activities to enjoy are climbing, riding, fishing, and diving.
The nationwide Park Service located on St. John offers over 20 hiking trails.
Horseback path trips are on the east-end associated with the area through forest trails and final 2-3 hours.
I will be overrun by the atmosphere, soothing, and stunning views with this area. You undoubtedly understand just why individuals call locations like St. John island utopia after investing per day right here.
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From the first phone call to the delivery, Daniel and everyone at Puppets Magic were brilliant.
The level of communication throughout the puppet-making process was exemplary (with a number of pictorial updates being sent through on a regular basis).
They were happy to take on board all of our ideas, and ended up delivering a puppet that was exactly what we were after.
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"Puppets arrived and they are absolutely brilliant. Thank you SO much for your excellent work!"
"Hi guys, Little Phill has arrived and we love him! thank you so much, he turned out better than we imagined, the likeness is uncanny and unsettling - just what we were hoping for. We'll be recommending you and be in touch again if we have any more bespoke puppet needs. Thank you very much, Eleanor."
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Leon Brooks (who runs CyberKnights in Perth and is a well known, well liked and vocal open source and Linux proponent) has suffered severe head injuries in a car crash in Perth on Saturday night and is now in intensive care. The original report was on the PLUG mailing list of which Leon is a member.
Leon, LUV sends you and your family its best regards and we hope you make a speedy and thorough recovery. Get well soon!
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I would just like to apologise for the large amount of reminder messages. A number of small issues have compounded to produce a bigger issue.
We sent out list reminders to members of all the lists. Unfortunately Sympa decided to also send out reminder announcements when the reminder time for each list was set, so everything has been duplicated. It also looks like some of the lists actually got doubled up, so some people will get 3 reminders.
On top of this, we had a mail server config issue that stopped some people from communicating with the LUV server. This has now been rectified, however the mail server had to be restarted a number of times, so this may actually have caused some messages to be sent out more than once.


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5. Including Conversation essays, which support to chat with the built-in robot.
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The Book of Storms by Ruth Hatfield
Eleven-year-old Danny O'Neill has never been what you'd call adventurous. But when he wakes the morning after a vicious storm to find his house empty, his storm-chaser parents gone, and himself mysteriously able to hear the thoughts of a dying tree, he has no choice but to set out on a quest to find answers. He soon learns that the enigmatic Book of Storms holds the key to what he seeks. . . .but unraveling its mysteries won't be easy. If he wants to find his family, he'll have to face his worst fears, battle terrifyingly powerful enemies, and confront a shadowy and demonic figure: Sammael.
The Bellmaker by Brian Jacques
Joseph the Bellmaker is troubled. It had been four seasons since his warrior-mouse daughter, Mariel, and her companion, Dandin, set off from Redwall to fight evil in Mossflower. Nothing has been heard of them since.
Then one night, in a dream, the legendary Martin the Warrior comes to the Bellmaker with a mysterious message. Clearly, Mariel and Dandin are in grave danger.
Joseph and four Redwallers set off at once to aid them. As they push over land and sea, they cannot know the terrible threats they face: the impossible Foxwolf, Urgan Nagru, his mate Silvamord, and their vicious rat hordes.
Can the impetuous sailor-otter Finbarr Galedeep help them cross the sea? What is the mystery of Roaringburn? And most important, will the Bellmaker and his companions arrive in time to help Mariel and Dandin?
The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
Nathaniel is eleven years old and a magician's apprentice, learning the traditional arts of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simon Lovelace, a magician of unrivaled ruthlessness and ambition. When Lovelace brutally humiliates Nathaniel in public, Nathaniel decides to speed up his education, teaching himself spells way beyond his years. With revenge on his mind, he masters one of the toughest spells of all and summons Bartimaeus, a five-thousand-year-old djinni, to assist him. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal Lovelace's greatest treasure, the Amulet of Samarkand, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, and rebellion.
The Luxe by Anna Godbersen
Beautiful sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan's social scene. Or so it appears. When the girls discover their status among New York City's elite is far from secure, suddenly everyone - from the backstabbing socialite Penelope Hayes, to the debonair bachelor Henry Schoonmaker, to the spiteful maid Lina Broud - threatens Elizabeth's and Diana's golden future.
With the fate of the Hollands resting on her shoulders, Elizabeth must choose between family duty and true love. But when her carriage overturns near the East River, the girl whose glittering life lit up the city's gossip pages is swallowed by the rough current. As all of New York grieves, some begin to wonder whether life at the top proved too much for this ethereal beauty, or if, perhaps, someone wanted to see Manhattan's most celebrated daughter disappear. . ..
Max by James Patterson
Max and the flock have traded in Antarctica's subzero temperatures for sunny Los Angeles, where they're taking over the skies with their hair-raising air show. But far below, a deadly assassin watches their every move, waiting for the perfect moment to send them plummeting to earth.
Suddenly, the flock learns that millions of fish are dying off Hawaii's coast and that someone - or something - is destroying hundreds of ships. When they are confronted with the most frightening ecological catastrophe yet, they have no choice but to go deep into the murky waters. Now, nowhere is safe.
While Max and her team comb the depths of the ocean, a powerful enemy tracks them. He has his own plans for the flock and will stop at nothing until they're under his control. Can the flock protect themselves from the approaching army - and save the world from utter destruction?
Fang by James Patterson
Fang will be the first to die.
Maximum Ride is used to living desperately on the run from evil forces sabotaging her quest to save the world - but nothing has ever come as close to destroying her as this horrifying prophetic message. Fang is Max's best friend, her soul mate, her partner in the leadership of her flock of winged children. A life without Fang is a life unimaginable.
When a newly created winged boy, the magnificent Dylan, is introduced into the flock, their world is upended yet again. Raised in a lab like the other, Dylan exists for only one reason: he was designed to be Max's perfect other half.
Thus unfolds a battle of perfection versus passion that terrifies, twists, and turns. . . .and meanwhile, THE APOCALYPSE IS COMING.
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
The universe has broken wide, and Lyra's friend lies dead. Desperate for answers and set on revenge, Lyra bursts into a new world in pursuit of his killer. Instead, she finds Will, just twelve years old and already a murderer himself. He's on a quest as fierce as Lyra's, and together they strike out into this sunlit otherworld.
But Cittagazze is a strange and haunted place. Soul-eating Specters stalk its streets while, high above, the wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. And in the mysterious Torre degli Angeli lurks Cittagazze's deadly secret - an object of extraordinary and devastating power.
On this journey marked by danger, Will and Lyra forge ahead. But with every step and each new horror, they move closer to the greatest threat of all - and the shattering truth of their own destiny.
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
'The ninth was strong
and fought with might,
but lone Orannis
was put out of the light,
broken in two
and buried under hill,
forever to lie there,
wishing us ill.'
So says the song. But Orannis, the Destroyer, is no longer buried under hill. It has been freed from its subterranean prison and now seeks to escape the silver hemispheres, the final barrier to the unleashing of its terrible powers.
Only Lirael, newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, has any chance of stopping the Destroyer. She and her companions - Sam, the Disreputable Dog, and Mogget - have to take that chance. For the Destroyer is the enemy of all Life, and it must be stopped, though Lirael does not know how.
To make matters worse, Sam's best friend, Nick, is helping the Destroyer, as are the necromancer Hedge and the Greater Dead Chlorr, and there has been no word from the Abhorsen Sabriel or King Touchstone.
Everything depends upon Lirael. A heavy, perhaps even impossible burden for a young woman who just days ago was merely a Second Assistant Librarian. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, and the rather mixed help of her companions, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the Destroyer.
Before it is too late. . . .
Sapphique by Catherine Fisher
Incarceron, the living prison, has lost one of its inmates to the outside world: Finn's escaped, only to find that Outside is not at all what he expected. Used to the technologically advanced, if violently harsh, conditions of the prison, Finn is now forced to obey the rules of Protocol, which require all people to live without technology. To Finn, Outside is just a prison of another kind, especially when Claudia, the daughter of the prison's warden, declares Finn the lost heir to the throne. When another claimant emerges, both Finn's and Claudia's very lives hang on Finn convincing the Court of something that even he doesn't fully believe.
Meanwhile, Finn's oathbrother Keiro and his friend Attia are still trapped inside Incarceron. They are searching for a magical glove, which legend says Sapphique used to escape. To find it, they must battle the prison itself, because Incarceron wants the glove too.
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Bastian Balthazar Bux is shy, awkward, and certainly not heroic. His only escape is reading books. When Bastian happens upon an old book called The Neverending Story, he's swept into the magical world of Fantastica - so much that he finds he has actually become a character in the story! And when he realizes that this mysteriously enchanted world is in great danger, he also discovers that he has been the one chosen to save it. Can Bastian overcome the barrier between reality and his imagination in order to save Fantastica?
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Another successful day of hard work. Absolutely nothing accomplished. These are the days of my life.
He totally gets me. I can feel it.
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Opened in 1954 as the Crystal Lake Drive-In (its name was soon afterward shortened to the Crystal Drive-In), this theater was located on Highway 14 at Pingree Road, in Crystal Lake. It could accomodate about 1000 cars.
It closed by the early 70s. Today, though vandalized and falling apart, the screen tower still stands, though the Crystal's concession, projection and ticket structures were long ago demolished. The whole former drive-in property is now very heavily overgrown, though surrounded by ever-expanding residential development.
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Growing up in this area and then coming back years later; it truly is a marvel to see that the screen still stands and is like a piece of history that is frozen in time. Indeed it is heavily overgrown and if looking for it, you must keep a close eye out for it. It is on the east side of Pingree road about 1/16 – 1/8 miles south of Rte. 14.
Unfortunately this theater and land was torn down and excavated. Townnhomes are being built in its place. I remember the days that my brother, sister and I would spend a weekend night watching movies at this theater, with our parents. I missed those days. I have been taking my 2 daughters to the McHenry Drive-In for the last 5 years, so they too can experience the thrill of being at a drive-in. My oldest daughter, is looking forward to working at that theater this year.
I sent most of my grade school and high school years at the Crystal Lake Drive In in Crystal Lake, IL. My Dad was the projectonist there for years and during the summer when I was off school I would spend my time helping him maintain the drive in. We would fix the broken speakers and clean up the car ramps of garbage from the night before. We would also change the marquee out on Rte. 14 that showed the movies that were playing at the time. It was a great place to spend time with my dad because he taught me the theatre business and we had great times together there. The drive in once had pony rides in a area that was below the screen area. They had a barn there where the ponies were kept and all of the saddles and all. I can remember at a younger age sitting on the back tailgate of the station wagon watching the movies in our pajamas. What a shame those times are gone and only a few cement memories remain now where a great outdoor theatre once stood.
They must have expanded the Drive-in.My 1956 Motion Picture Almanac has it parking only 500 cars and was owned by L.&D.Marce.
great story Divotking.
Those were the days.
Does anyone have any pictures of the drive in? I have searched high and wide for any photos, either while it was operational or after it was closed and cant seem to find anything.
1962 aerial has been posted here.
Approx. address for this drive-in was 7382 Pingree Road.
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CANADA international Dan Moor is enjoying every minute of student rugby with Oxford University.
The 27-year-old, who has made 15 Test appearances, starts at outside centre today as the Dark Blues take on Cambridge University at Twickenham.
Moor, who is studying a master of business administration degree at Christ Church College, has played a major role in Oxford's warm-up fixtures, featuring in eight of their ten games.
The back, whose most recent international cap came in Canada's defeat to Maori All Blacks last month, is relishing the chance to become the latest active international to play in a Varsity Match.
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U.S. News and World Report's 2017 annual rankings of graduate schools in education places the University of Oregon College of Education No. 12 among all colleges of education and No. 5 among public institutions in that category. Again, Special Education ranked No. 3 overall for 17 years running, the highest ranking of any graduate program at UO. These rankings, of which U.S. News is the most visible and well-known, come to bear on many decisions related to the sustained success of the college, from undergrads to grads and even faculty.
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My walk along the prime meridian that I described in Walking Zero began at the zero-longitude monument on the chalk cliffs above the English Channel at the town of Peacehaven. You can see a photo of the monument in Gallery. It commemorates the 1884 international conference in Washington that established our global system of longitude and time zones.
When my friend Wallace Kaufman was here a week or two ago, he mentioned that he had visited a monument marking the anti-meridian -- the line of 180 degree longitude -- on the shore of the Arctic Ocean in eastern Siberia. He has now sent me a photo.
As I describe in my book, getting the nations of the world to agree on a common prime meridian was no easy matter. in 1884 there were at least eleven mapping systems in use, with prime meridians based on Greenwich (England), Paris, Rio, St. Petersburg, Rome, Lisbon, Cadiz, Berlin, Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm. Far and away the most common prime was the one that passed through the Royal Observatory at Greenwich -- the basis for the maps of both Britain and the United States. But the French delegate to the conference vowed, "France will never agree to emblazon on her charts 'degrees west or east of Greenwich'!"
It was to solve the political problem, while recognizing the practical primacy of Greenwich, that Sandford Fleming, the Canadian "prime" mover of the conference, recommended a prime meridian exactly halfway around the world from Greenwich, which passes almost entirely through the watery Pacific Ocean. This was the so-called anti-prime or nether-arc. No Greenwich-based maps would need to be redrawn, but the French would not have to suffer the indignity of a "Greenwich prime."
As it turned out, Greenwich was adopted over French objections.
The anti-monument photographed by Wallace is about 14 miles west of Cape Schmidt in the Siberian arctic. There can be few more remote inhabited places on the globe. The amazing thing is that I can visit Cape Schmidt -- with its small Russian and Chukchi communities, air-traffic control station, and air field -- without leaving my laptop. Google Earth is surely one of the most remarkable gifts of the internet, and if you don't have it you should download it free. The monument is at longitude 180 degrees -- exactly! -- and latitude approximately 69 degrees. Type in the find box 68.96, 180, then drive east across the tundra to Cape Schmidt. (Click to enlarge.)


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The year is 1977, and the Department of Justice and AT&T are locked in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit:
[DOJ lawyer Kenneth] Anderson heard [AT&T lawyer Hal] Levy out, and then he said, "I'll tell you one thing. This is going to be a severed limbs case. We're going to have severed limbs, AT&T limbs, on the table dripping blood. That's the way this case is going to be settled. We're not going to settle this thing with injunctive relief."
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—Steve Coll, The Deal of the Century: The Breakup of AT&T (Touchstone 1988), page 120