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Date: | 2003-02-06 12:31:15 | |
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the following object creation is not working for me: $mydir = new dir('/path/to/mydir'); I get the error: Fatal error: Cannot instantiate non-existent class: dir in d:\myphp\dir.php on line 2 can you help me?
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2004-11-05 18:22:58 Tyrrael [View]
Its kind of simple, my guess its that it depends on PHP version, por PHP 4 just remove the creation of the class thats NEW
$mydir = new dir('/path/to/mydir');
$mydir = dir('/path/to/mydir');
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2003-11-19 12:28:21 anonymous2 [View]
BTW, the if(is_dir($mydir->path.$file)) part includes the .. and . "directories"... so if, like me, you just wish to display a list of sub-directories, you'll need to ignore those two entries:
if(is_dir($mydir->path.$file) && !strstr($file,".")) {
Great article BTW :-) -
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2005-02-09 11:43:32 poboxbot [View]
Careful. Using strstr here will exclude all directories with a '.' character *anywhere* in its name.
So while it will exclude "." and "..", it will also exclude "images.web" or "photos.icons" or whatever.
Use preg_match instead:
if(is_dir($path) && !preg_match("#^\.+#", $file))


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These Alachua County artists draw inspiration from the region, and the subjects of their works range from local scenery and imaginary landscapes inspired by Florida nature to inner visions, religious belief and spirituality. Throughout the exhibition, the Harn will draw attention to the aesthetic power and expressive intensity of the work as well as the methods and skills of these artists, who did not pursue formal academic degrees in the fine arts. The exhibition will also draw attention to local histories as portrayed by the artists and narrated by collectors.
This exhibition is organized by the Harn Museum of Art and made possible by the Harn Program Endowment, with additional support from the Harn Annual Fund.
Admission to the museum is free. For more information, call 352-392-9826 or visit www.harn.ufl.edu.
Images of works of art from the exhibition are located at www.harn.ufl.edu/deeproots
The museum is offering a number of related programs for audiences of all ages.
Tot Time, "I Spy Color," Tuesday, May 29, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tot Time, "I Spy Color," Friday, June 1, 11 a.m. – noon
This free, fun and educational program is for children, ages 2 - 5, and their caretakers. Tots learn about art by touring Harn galleries and exploring art materials. Enrollment is limited to the first 40 children pre-registered. Register by calling 352.392.9826 x2112 or email email@example.com. Tot Time is generously funded by Prudential Trend Realty.
Families will tour the exhibition and build sculptures with found objects and recycled materials in our creative studio. A donation of $2 per child or $5 per family is requested if participating in the art-making activity.
Gallery Talk and Book Signing, Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m.
Robert Moore, author of "Francis Read Moore, Florida Folk Artist: Primitive Paintings and Photos of a Time and Place in North Central Florida;" Kate Barnes, Francis Moore's first art instructor; and Debbie Moore Brown, daughter of Francis Moore, will offer perspectives on the life and work of Francis Moore, whose work is represented in Deep Roots, Bold Visions. The book "Francis Read Moore" is available for purchase in the museum store. A book signing will take place following the lecture.
Museum Nights, Thursday, July 12, 6 – 9 p.m.
Celebrate Deep Roots, Bold Visions during this Museum Nights. Visitors will enjoy activities, performances and presentations engaging in personal expression. This evening is a part of the UF Creative B Program which highlights creative events across the University of Florida campus.
Collectors' Discussion, Saturday, July 21, 3 p.m.
Learn from local Gainesville collectors about how and why they collect the art that is on view in the exhibition. Moderated by Deep Roots, Bold Visions exhibition curators, Rebecca Nagy, Harn Museum of Art Director and Susan Cooksey, Harn Curator of African Art.
About the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Founded in 1990, the Harn Museum of Art is an integral part of the University of Florida. The Harn contributes to an interconnected, international community by integrating the arts and culture into curricula throughout the university's system of colleges and centers. Its holdings include more than 8,300 works in five main collecting areas: Asian art, African art, photography, modern art of the Americas and Europe, and international contemporary art. In addition to rotating installations drawn from its permanent collection, the Harn organizes traveling exhibitions, public lectures, panel discussions, academic symposia and educational programs for adults, students and children. On March 31, 2012, the Harn will open the 26,000-square-foot David A. Cofrin Asian Art Wing, which will feature three levels, including new galleries, storage and conservation spaces, as well as outdoor gardens.
The Harn Museum, at Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in Gainesville, Fla., is part of the University of Florida's Cultural Plaza, which is also home to the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free.
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South Korea's government has already bowed to public pressure and banned under-18s from attending the 26-year-old's concert, but protesters gathered outside the venue said that was not enough.
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Exciting news at Anfi! David Silva, the Manchester City player, has signed up to be the face of Anfi for the upcoming year and of course we are delighted to team up with our "local hero".
David Silva, the twenty-six-year old mid fielder, was born just a stone's throw away from Anfi in the village of Arguineguin, the bustling fishing town and home to the weekly market. As a child David enjoyed his first kick around with his friends on Anfi beach and over the years many of his family members and neighbours have been employed in Anfi.
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Silva, along with his fellow neighbours, witnessed the evolution of the Anfi resorts – from the excavation of the first rocks from the mountainside a quarter of a century ago, to the award winning resorts that Anfi are today.
The Anfi Group CEO, Jose Trujillo, said, "What better ambassador than David Silva to represent Anfi to the world. He's a local hero whose own personal success and development have paralleled that of Anfi. He has seen how Anfi has grown over the years and has experienced first hand the luxury of the resorts".
Silva who will feature in a publicity campaign in the coming months in various European countries said, "I am really happy to lend my support to promote Anfi, such an important company for Gran Canaria and which has such firms roots in my town".
He continued, "I'm proud to be from Gran Canaria and to be able promote my island and Anfi throughout all of Europe".
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We hope you will join us in welcoming Silva to our Anfi family and remember to keep your eyes open during your next holiday at Anfi, you never know, you might just spot him having a kick about on Anfi beach!
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Elegant and sophisticated, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place Brussels boasts the best location in Brussels. Just off the world-famous Grand Place and only a few steps away from Central Station, the hotel is within walking distance from the Antique Market on the Sablon, the Royal Covered Galleries and Brussels' Royal Palace. The hotel provides a secure car parking (surcharge), free high-speed SDSL line (LAN access), free fitness centre which includes his and hers saunas, a business centre, laundry and dry-cleaning, and 24h room service.With 266 lodging accommodations, the hotel guarantees to provide attentive and personalized service. Among its six floors, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place offers 218 non smoking rooms.The Chutney's bar-restaurant offers a diversified menu and memorable cocktails. The hotel also a bar with live piano.
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ATHENS, Ga. — There is no doubting the talent on Georgia's defense last season, which was reflected by seven Bulldogs defenders being selected in April's NFL draft.
Yet several returning players have commented this month that complacency and entitlement may have accompanied the undeniable ability of last season's defenders. The most notable to speak out was junior receiver Malcolm Mitchell, who was asked if this year's veteran offense could experience a similar issue.
"I don't think we're in the same situation that we were in last year," Mitchell said. "You had a bunch of seniors and a bunch of people who were worried about where they were going. Granted, we do have offensive linemen who might be in that place, but, as we know, offensive linemen won't get as much attention as our defensive players did last year.
"I don't think we'll have that problem."
Georgia had one of the nation's top five defenses in 2011 and returned nine starters last year, including All-America outside linebacker Jarvis Jones and All-America safety Bacarri Rambo. The Bulldogs allowed an average of 277.2 yards a game in '11, but that average swelled to 357.8 last season.
Rambo and inside linebacker Alec Ogletree were suspended for the first four games a year ago, which certainly altered the defensive dynamic, and Jones missed two games due to injury.
"We had some suspensions where guys were sitting out four games, and it kind of took a while for everybody to mold," junior cornerback Damian Swann said. "Once we molded, we put ourselves in position to play the type of football that we're capable of playing here."
The Bulldogs did assemble an impressive defensive stretch against Florida, Ole Miss, Auburn, Georgia Southern and Georgia Tech. That, however, preceded Georgia allowing a combined 955 yards to Alabama in the SEC title game and Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl.
This year's defense has seven new starters, and some of them promise that the change will be good.
"The guys we have are all passionate," junior nose tackle Mike Thornton said. "Everybody wants to make plays, and that's a great thing about this defense. A lot of guys haven't been set in their ways."
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The SEC office on Thursday released the preseason all-conference teams as voted on by the coaches.
Georgia's Aaron Murray was the first-team quarterback, placing ahead of reigning Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M and two-time BCS champion AJ McCarron of Alabama. Murray is the first quarterback in SEC history to throw for 3,000 yards in each of his first three seasons.
"He'd be my pick," Bulldogs offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said after Thursday's 90-minute situational scrimmage inside Sanford Stadium. "He's our guy, and I wouldn't trade him for anybody in the league or anybody in the country."
In last month's media balloting, Murray was third behind Manziel and McCarron.
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US Bank was still doing 2nd mortgages to 90% CLTV a few months back - not sure if they are still doing that. Most lenders have cut back their 2nd mortgages to 80 or 85% CLTV.
Rates could come back down into the 5's, no one has a crystal ball though. I think after the current fears about the market subside we'll see rates get a little better, not sure they will get into the 5's.
Thanks, shane....
US bank, huh? Do I have to go through a broker to get to them?
So, does the mortgage have to be seasoned before applying for a LOC? We will be ready to roll into perm financing in Dec. We will want the LOC or 2nd mtg. anytime after that.
Our plans/specs appraised at $525000. We borrowed $375000. When we go to close, we are planning on a cash-out refi. (we went over budget) that will take us to $415000. I would like to borrow up to the 90% value of the house...to put in a pool.
Do you think that anyone will be going back to the 90% loans when this all calms down? I am hoping for a decent lock %...I won't count on anything in the 5's but, a really low 6% would be nice!!!
When coming out of a construction to perm loan, and just refinancing the existing mortgage debt (no cash out), most lenders will let you use the current appraised value of the home for qualifying purposes. However when you do a cash out loan by paying off the construction loan, most lenders will only allow you to use the lower of the current appraised value or the cost to build (cost of land + improvements). This prevents people from building a home, getting it potentially overappraised, then taking the cash out at the end of construction. It's looked similarly to someone who purchased a home and got cash back (which they didn't put down originally) at closing. If you refinance again afterwards (so you got the original construction loan, refinanced into perm. financing, and are refinancing again), some lenders will allow you to then take cash out using the current appraised value if you've owned the property for at least 12 months.
When getting a new 2nd mortgage, in order to use the current appraised value, you must have owned the property for at least 12 months. Some lenders don't specify if the home has to be completed for 12 months, so if you purchased the land 12 months or more prior to applying for the 2nd mortgage that could satisfy the 2nd mortgage lenders seasoning requirement for using the current appraised value (vs. cost to build).
Mortgage insurance providers are still insuring cash out mortgages to 90% LTV with a 680 score (provided you aren't in a declining market), so if you refinance your 1st mortgage to get cash out there is that possibility. However the rates for a cash out refinance to 90% aren't very attractive vs. if you just did a rate/term refinance with the original mortgage debt, plus there is also PMI. Since you are only looking for another $40k to finish your pool I'd primarily look into a 2nd mortgage or other ways of financing it, rather than refinancing your 1st mortgage.
It's going to be important to make sure you have a lender lined up for you when it comes to getting the equity out of your home. Worst case is you'd have to wait 12 months past the completion of your home to get equity out, the best case is you'd be able to take cash out with a new 2nd mortgage as soon as you've owned the property for 12 months.
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Some of the most important activities in life take place behind the scenes. In the Dungeness Basin, its happening under the ground.
Although we arent usually aware of it, water is continually moving underground. This groundwater comes from the natural percolation of surface water, rainwater or snow melt into the ground and is the main source of drinking water for residents of the Dungeness Basin.
Declining levels of groundwater in areas of the Dungeness watershed are a concern. Population growth, seasonal water shortages, changes in irrigation practices and land use, and complex geology in a naturally dry area are some of the factors affecting groundwater levels. Careful management of groundwater supplies is crucial to the basins overall water supply.
Groundwater is contained in aquifers underground geologic formations that store and move groundwater downslope to springs, streams and marine waters. The size and numbers of aquifers in the Dungeness vary tremendously across the watershed, so the availability of groundwater at any given location can vary as well.
In the summer months, groundwater keeps the local rivers and streams flowing. This is because all our water is connected. Withdrawing surface water affects groundwater and vice versa.
We have lots of good data about the Dungeness groundwater picture and always are gathering more. Sources include the U.S. Geological Surveys studies and models, the Department of Ecologys groundwater model and monitoring network, data gathered and analyzed by the Clallam County Department of Health and descriptive information from well logs submitted by drillers.
So who uses groundwater in the Dungeness watershed? People who rely on wells do. A number of residents get their water from small, single-owner wells, which are often referred to as permit-exempt wells because they do not require a water right permit. Many small community water systems also use permit-exempt wells.
Larger public water suppliers that hold water rights also depend on groundwater. The Clallam County Public Utility District serves residences in the Carlsborg area with water from a 177-foot-deep well. Residences in Sequim are hooked up to a city water system that gets much of its supply from large, deep wells in the Port Williams Road area.
Thousands of wells are already in use in the watershed and many more may be drilled in the future. As noted above, withdrawals from wells affect the amount of water in our streams and aquifers, especially in late summer and early fall when stream flows are already low. Fish and other aquatic species can be negatively affected and so can water users with existing water rights.
Any single groundwater user probably is not going to have a big impact on the water supply. It is the cumulative use the effects of many, many users taking water that really adds up.
It is not just the amount of water used, but how it is used, that contributes to the overall impact.
For example, a house on a septic system will return to the aquifer much of the water used in-house (for bathing, washing, flushing). By contrast, a house connected to Sequims sewer system will have its in-house water treated and recycled at the citys reclaimed water facility. In summer months, this water will go to the re-use park or be used for irrigation; in other months, much of it is discharged to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Furthermore, a house that uses inefficient outdoor irrigation methods to water plants or grass all summer long will lose a lot of that water to evaporation.
Since all of our water is connected, it will take coordinated management of this scarce resource both to meet growing demand for water and to maintain and restore the environment we all cherish.
The third community forum on future water management in the Dungeness watershed is tentatively scheduled for September. Watch the Gazette for announcements.
The Dungeness River Management Team, rule advisory committees, interested local groups and citizens are collaborating with the Department of Ecology in the rule-making process. There are many opportunities for public involvement; see announcements in this paper and on the Ecology Web site (www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wr/instream-flows/dungeness.html). Subscribe to the Dungeness e-mail list (scroll down to the e-mail heading at the Web site) to receive updates and new information. Questions? Contact Ecologys Cynthia Nelson at 360-407-0276 or Sam Gibboney at 360-379-4831.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- A senior at Saratoga Springs High School has died while on a cruise with his family over winter break.
We still don't know exactly how Seth Younes died.
Principal Brett Miller says Seth was a good student who was on track to graduate in June.
In a statement, Miller said, "Our entire school community was saddened to learn this morning of Seth's death. Seth was a very friendly, positive kid who was well-liked by his peers and respected by his teachers. He was a student who was involved in many social groups here at the high school, and his tragic loss is being mourned by all of us."
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The 1990s have brought dramatic changes to the retail industry, led by the emergence of national discounters. The top problem facing "Main Street" retailers is maintaining their bottom-line profits. In today's competitive environment, with skyrocketing expenses and stagnant revenues, even well-managed retailers are caught between an inventory surplus and cash flow squeeze.
Many small retailers feel at a loss when it comes to promotion and marketing, and may even feel that it's a waste of money to pay attention to marketing efforts. But there are sales-building techniques that work. They can power up your business and wake up your customers.
There are three basic ways to increase your sales and make your business grow:
Improving any one of these three categories will boost your sales. But the moment you decide that you're going to systematically improve all three categories, you'll automatically catapult your business.
The purpose of any business is to bring in customers, and that can only be accomplished through marketing. The most important survival skill is to be able to anticipate change and identify new opportunities. Small stores can fight back by updating their customer lists and business strategies--refocusing on items, price, and efficiency--and by countering with in-store celebrations, glamour and fun. A successful "Big Volume Sale" is the fastest and easiest way you can boost your sales, win customers back, and raise a large sum of money (from your current inventory) in a short period of time.
So how do you put on a successful sale? The most important requirement is to have a systematic marketing plan. The elements of the plan are detailed: click on each of the subjects below for more information.
Basic money-making suggestions:Purchase only what you feel can be profitable and easy to sell. Don't bring in off-price items that have no meaning to your customers. Consider buying samples from sales representatives. They'll usually sell them for 40% to 50% off the wholesale price. |
In retailing, the trick is to know your competition; your customers certainlydo, even if you don't. To survive and prosper in today's competitive markets,small retailers must develop more efficient operational and marketingstrategies. Stores wedded to the old ways of doing things are almost sure tofail.
Finally, you should never hesitate to hire a professional for any of yourbusiness needs. Whether it be a freelance artist for a newspaper ad or yourdirect mail, or an advertising agency that can design logos to make yourbusiness more distinctive, an experienced voice can make a big difference.
For more about how small retailers are working to professionalize themselves,read "The New and ImprovedAmerican Small Business" from the January, 1995 issue of Inc.magazine. Tom Ehrenfeld's expansive article profiles the transformation ofHarry W. Schwartz Bookshops in its adoption of nearly every tactic big businesshas brought to the once-quaint bookstore industry. Included in the story: thefive attributes that set professionalized small businesses apart. Also take alook at Ed Welles' story "WhenWal-Mart Comes to Town" (July, 1993) profiling one small town's response tothe arrival of a superstore.
Focus on the best months for in-store traffic. Below are average response rates based on hundreds of sales over a period of years. You can hold a sale any time of the month or year, however, some months have proven to be better than others.
Response rates for producing in-store traffic:
January | February | March | April | May | June |
Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor |
July | August | September | October | November | December |
Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Once you decide when to start your sale, you should allow 3 to 4 weeks for preparation. With careful planning and follow-through, you will be able to insure higher profits by deciding the correct timing, preparing the advertising, and balancing your inventory to ensure a profitable turnover from start to finish.
Get off to the right start. The most important thing you can do to create a successful sale is to develop your customer mailing list. Some simple methods:
Experience shows that retailers who have up-to-date customer mailing lists receive the best results. It is better to have 500 to 2,000 qualified names rather than 5,000 to 10,000 non-qualified names.
Your markdowns are critical to the profitability of your sales campaign. If the majority of your merchandise is current and in season, only a small percentage of your stock needs to be marked down more than 25% - 30%.
General Guideline for Pricing Seasonal Merchandise:
1 to 4 months old (in season) | 25% - 30% off |
5 to 7 months old (out of season) | 30% - 50% off |
7 months and older (oldest merchandise) | 50% - 75% off |
Your main concern is to turn your inventory into cash. While there are many ingredients for successful retailing, price is probably the most important influence on consumer buying, and you will sell your merchandise in direct proportion to the savings you pass on to your customers. Merchandise is not like fine wine; it does not get better with age. Be aggressive when pricing slow-moving merchandise.
If you want to boost sales while you drive down costs, you should be using direct mail. Direct mail is one of the most targeted, measurable, and cost-effective ways to sell your products and services.
You deliver your message directly into the hands of a specific individual.You never have to guess about the results. When you track your responses, you build an information base of good customers that have demonstrated a need for your products or services. You control your marketing efforts by assuring that your message will be received by the right person at the right time.
By sending your customers special sale announcements, you are creating new opportunities for your customers to buy. You've told them they're special, you're assisting them to re-start their buying relationship with you, and you're presenting them with more opportunities to buy.
To receive optimal response from your mailer, consider the appeal of your message, its sense of urgency, and of course, the quality and size of your mailing list. Your mailer should be distinctive and directed to a qualified, selected audience.
It is important to mail the sale announcements First-Class. Bulk mail may cost less, but it is not reliable and may not get to the customer in time. Timing is everything.
Direct Mail Is Cost Effective At a cost of about 40 cents a letter (stamp, envelope, announcement), you'll spend around $400 on a First-Class letter mailing to 1,000 names. If 2% respond and make an average purchase of $20, you'll gross $400 -- the amount of your marketing outlay. |
This is a valuable medium for your sale campaign. Ads can be placed and changed on relatively short notice allowing you to design a last-minute ad as your sale goes through its different phases. You can adjust percentages, stock selection, and other special points as the sale procedes.
Based on responses from most communities, Sunday is the best day to advertise, followed by Tuesday and Friday. Sundays have the highest readership because people are relaxed and have extra time. Tuesday is normally a slow day, giving ads more prominence. Friday is also good because consumers are planning weekend activities, home improvements, and shopping activities.
When you contact a newspaper, be prepared to give the ad department the following information:
An effective ad is hard-hitting and easily recognizable. It should have a dominant headline, use white space well, clearly state percentages or range of prices, and create customer urgency.
A good ad can run over and over again, until you become bored with it. It can also be reprinted and used as fliers, hand-outs, mailers or even enlarged and used as a poster. Your ad may be entertaining, it may be informative, and it may keep your name before the public, but its primary purpose is to bring customers into your store. Remember, the objective of your advertising is to sell!
Radio and television gives you flexibility, the ability to do target marketing, and the opportunity to provide an "Act Now" urgency.
To write a great script, you should:
Check the stations for rates according to time slot, and compare the stations' demographics with your customer profile.
The purpose of your SALE signs is to attract attention and convey the feeling of an exciting and vibrant sale event from start to finish. The more signs you use, the more your store will appear to be different and attract new customers.
Your signs should be attention-getting and to the point.
Signs are an important part of the customers' perception of values. They can significantly change your store image, enhance the values of your merchandise, and increase the average sale transaction.
When arranging your store for the sale event, pay attention to details:
Throughout the sale it is important that customers do not think the "best" items have already been sold. All racks and display fixtures must always appear to be as full as possible. Put any empty racks into storage areas.
Be creative. The greater the hype and selection, the more customers will pay for your goods. Keep moving stock toward the front to make it more convenient for customers to buy.
If you need to buy additional merchandise for the sale, keep this in mind: the first week will have the largest customer impact. These are the "Big Volume Days," so be sure your store is fully stocked for the opening.
While still in-season, off-price merchandise can be in high demand. Don't expect your suppliers to volunteer it; you'll have to ask what they have. If you drop the hint that you have an open-to-buy for immediate goods, you will probably discover some desirable merchandise.
Bob Nelson is the president of Power Retailing, (1-800-399-1980), a professional retail consulting service in Phoenix. The company works with small- to medium-size retailers who have seen mass merchandisers enter their communities, and his area of specialization is the apparel business. As a "retail survival consultant," Nelson works with stores to generate more traffic and a higher volume of sales.


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Coeur d'Alene Lake Vacation Home in Coeur d'Alene
- bedrooms 5
- baths 1
- sleeps 16
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,500 - $ 3,000 / week
vacation rental description
Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom 1 bath lakefront vacation home with views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, including cougar and casco bay, the city of Coeur d'Alene, and the Spokane river.
2 Sleeping cabins that sleep an extra 4 people each
This is a boat access only property.
Ski boat available for rent for extra charge.
Coeur d'Alene River property available upon inquiry.
property availability
Last modified on 07-16-2013 at 2:56 PM.
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Jerry Carlson
house rental amenities
2 recently built sleeping cabins with fan and heat that sleep 4 each.
Large fire pit with beautiful view for nightly camp fires.
300 degree deck with views of the lake.
Large dock capable of 40 foot plus boats.
One single hobie cat pedal Kayak
14 foot row boat.
Water trampoline with slide and log.
2 beaches. 1 beach is deep water front and the other one is shallow incline.
2 1200-cc waverunners and ski boat available for extra charge.
Large flat screen T.V. with satellite.
Stereo system.
activities and attractions in Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Access to all of Coeur d'Alene lake.
5 minute boat ride from downtown Coeur d'Alene and the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course with the world's only floating green.
Ability to dine at some of Coeur d'Alene's finest restaurants: Cedar's Floating Restaurant, Beach House, Beverly's, Dockside, Bonzai's Bistro, Toni's, Carlin Bay, Arrow Point, Shooters (Rockford Bay), and Bardenay's.
Bass, trout, salmon, pike, and catfish fishing.
Nesting ospreys within 100 yards of home. Bald eagle's occasional nest behind house.
Next to Cougar Bay Nature Conservatory.
Jerry Carlson
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.
Learn more in our Security CenterTop things to do in Coeur d'Alene
- Boat
- Swim
- Golf
- Eat
- Watersports
Top things to do on a budget
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Sightseeing
- Swim
- Watersports
Top things to do with a family
- Silverwood Theme Park
- Discover Coeur d'Alene
- Hike Tubbs hill
- Hike the Nature Conservancy Property abutting property
- Fishing and watersports
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This lakefront cottage located on Crooked Lake is a gem. It offers lakefront living with a touch of nature, peace and tranquility at its best. (Brand new on the market and family owned since 1993) It is perfect for couples, small family groups, honeymoons, girl's weekend get-away and is ideal for not only summer, but winter and fall vacations. We will have a wonderful welcome folder with all of our favorite local spots, complete with directions and contact information upon your arrival. It is our goal to help you make the most of your vacation time and create wonderful family memories!
You will have the opportunity to experience Northern Indiana's finest ski and fishing waters, complete with slalom course, sand bar, marina, lakeside restaurant,and public beach. This home has a gradual sloping private beach that is perfect for hours of entertainment for small children, lakeside porch swing for a great book or to watch your little ones play. Great fishing from the dock and beautiful summer sunsets await you. Experience some of winter's finest sports; toboggan sledding at Historic Pokagon State Park located on Lake James, ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling and ice fishing directly from this property. Our cottage is nestled among the wooded east shore of Basin #3, offering cool breezes and lots of sunshine all summer long, crisp cool days and beautiful foliage in the fall, as well as breathtaking winter scenery. This truly is an all season escape! Consider it a grand possibility for fall leaf beauty at it's best and a cozy retreat nestled in the white snow covered hills basin #3 offers during Indiana's winter season.
LOVE TO FISH? Did you know Crooked Lake is stocked with Walleyes? Creeled Walleyes in Crooked Lake average in the 16-inch range. Walleye fishing starts to pick up around Mid-September and runs right on through the fall, through November and into Thanksgiving for the die-hard guys! A lot of the best action takes place in the evening and after dark. Crooked Lake is one of only three lakes in Indiana stocked with up advanced fingerlings, sit to 8 inches long. Our son has caught numerous bluegill and bass over the years from our pier.
The cottage features exquisite knotty pine interior and unique themed décor throughout. We will supply each of the three bedrooms with sheets, micro plush blankets, pillows and comforters. There are also 2 futon sofas for extra accommodations complete with linens, comforter and pillows. Galley style kitchen with large custom built island provides great space for buffet meals, tons of storage and great amount of seating with the opportunity for some memorable conversations over a cup of coffee and famous "Tom's Donuts!" (Located just minutes from this cottage) The completely furnished kitchen is a walk out style to a beautiful wood and concrete deck/patio combination complete with 2 pic-nic tables, 1 patio table with umbrella, bistro table, 2 umbrellas, gas grill and 2nd porch swing to enjoy the gorgeous views with lots of room to entertain as you watch your family ski, tube, wakeboard or fish off your shoreline. Paddle Boat and Canoe complimentary for all guests. Please bring your own life vests if possible as our selection is limited.
The property has ample parking for RV, boats, trailers and vehicles with 3 adjacent empty lots, concrete driveways and boat storage as well as dock availability on the water for 2-3 boats. (Bring your own or rent locally.) You will need to bring beach towels, lounge chairs for outdoor and water use. We will supply bath, hand, kitchen towels and washcloths. Beverage refrigerator, washer and dryer upstairs to make your stay more convenient and enjoyable.
Call us today to inquire more about our lake front home. We want to personally help you with any questions you may have about our property or local attractions. Feel free to contact us via email or phone text!
Keywords: Lake Front Home, Family Rental, Vacation Home,
Wayne is a graduate of Tri-State University and lived on Crooked Lake his senior year. We decided to purchase a home with his parents and brothers for a family retreat. Memories for each family are unique and are best made with loved ones. They are often made through summer vacations and traditions of going to the same location at the same time of year. It was our desire to pass on this lake cottage tradition with the newest generations in our family. We have decided to share the opportunity with families like ours who will appreciate a true little slice of Heaven.
We decided to purchase this location 20 years ago for it's gradual sloping and great beach area for our young children, nieces and nephews. It proved to be a great decision and that beach area provided hours of entertainment. As they have grown they fly right by the beach to the boats and hit the water for hours of skiing, wakeboarding and tubing. Fishing has been good from Blue gill to Bass and can also be a great form of entertainment. We added a beautiful concrete patio and wood deck overlooking the lake. It had generated some of our fondest memories as we gather around the tables for great food and conversation.
Other Activities: snowboarding, wildlife viewing, minature golf, shopping, boating, snowmobiling
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event | Minimum Stay | |||
Mar 16 2014 -
May 29 2014
2 nights
May 30 2014 -
Sep 5 2014
7 nights
Sep 6 2014 -
Oct 31 2014
2 nights
Nov 1 2014 -
Mar 13 2015
2 nights
Refundable damage deposit | $300.00 |
$300 Damage Deposit Required at Booking. 3% Convenience Fee for Credit Card Payment;
Holiday Rates $325 per night (2 night min) Weekly(Friday to Friday) Weekends during off peak season only Cleaning fees for all rentals under 7 days. Indiana Sales Tax 7% Steuben County Inn Keepers Tax 5% Fourth of July, Labor Day Week $1700 Fall Break $1,000 |
Tax Rate | 7.0% |
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay. Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
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Rahm's Readers: You Are What You Read – Healthy Reads
Spend your summer reading about healthy bodies, minds and lives with these great fiction and nonfiction titles for teens available at your local library!
Quicklinks: Healthy Bodies | Healthy Minds | Healthy Lives | Visiting Authors
Healthy Bodies
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By Tanita S. Davis
Cooking is like breathing to 17-year-old Elaine "Lainey" Seifert, who helps out at her mother's Bay Area restaurant. She longs to become a professional chef, but an old friend and secret crush re-surfaces and turns her life upside down. Will this render her helpless or will Lainey rise up and follow her dreams?
Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food
By Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson
Based on the book Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, this book examines and exposes the history and current practices of the fast food industry.
By Madeleine George
This story explores the ways in which girls use food and their bodies to say what they cannot. Overweight Meghan and stick-thin Aimee may look like opposites: Meghan's massive size is impossible to ignore, yet people still spill their secrets in front of her, and she is always listening. Her attention has turned Aimee, the new girl with the defiant attitude. The two join forces to take down their shared enemy.
The Running Dream
By Wendelin Van Draanen
Jessica thinks her life is over after losing a leg in a car accident. She may be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg, but who cares about walking when you live to run? After meeting Rosa, a girl with cerebral palsy, Jessica begins to see her own life differently. With the support of everyone around her, Jessica may be able to run again, but she doesn't just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her.
Samuri Shortstop
By Alan Gratz
While obtaining a Western education at a prestigious Japanese boarding school in 1890, 16-year-old Toyo also receives traditional samurai training that has profound effects on both his baseball game and his relationship with his father.
By Laurie Halse Anderson
Lia and Cassie are best friends competing in a deadly contest to see who can be the thinnest, but when Cassie dies and Lia is left behind, she is haunted by a self-loathing internal voice and her best friend's ghost. Will Lia survive or meet Cassie's fate?
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Healthy Minds
Artichoke's Heart
By Suzanne Supplee
When your mom runs the most successful (and gossipy) beauty shop in town, it can be hard to keep a low profile. Rosemary is smart, funny, loyal and the best eyebrow waxer in Spring Hill, Tenn., but the only thing that seems to matter to anyone, including Rosemary, is her weight. She resolves to lose the weight, but her journey turns out to be about everything but the scale.
It's Kind of a Funny Story
By Ned Vizzini
Like many ambitious New York City teenagers, Craig Gilner sees entry into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School as the ticket to his future. With single-minded determination, Craig is admitted to the school, but, ironically, everything starts to unravel until he eventually gets treatment for his clinical depression.
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Life Freaks Me Out: And Then I Deal with It
By K.L. Hong
Friendships, stress management, sexuality, drug use and self esteem: these are all topics teens deal with daily. The concerns of teenagers inspired this memoir, which addresses how tough and exciting it is to be a teenager. The author explores big questions such as, "Who am I?" and "What am I called to do on this planet?"
Love Drugged
By James Klise
Jamie plans to protect his biggest secret—he's gay. But when a classmate discovers the truth, Jamie steals an experimental new drug that's supposed to "cure" his attraction to guys. Jamie thinks he's finally going to have a "normal" life, but as the drug's side effects worsen, Jamie begins to realize that using could shatter the world of deception that he's created—and hurt the people closest to him.
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
By Chris Crutcher
In middle school, overweight Eric was "the fat kid" and Sarah, with burn scars on her face, was "the burned kid." As outcasts, they became best friends. Now in high school, Eric has shed the weight, but Sarah is still "the burned kid." When he finds out Sarah is in the hospital, Eric struggles to understand how Sarah Byrnes, the toughest kid he knows, could have ended up in a psychiatric hospital.
Who Am I Without Him
By Sharon Flake
This short story collection depicts the lives of many different teenage girls, covering topics of family, sex and pregnancy, absent fathers, bad boyfriends, disobedience, poor decisions, death and more, featuring unique storytelling techniques and perspectives. A powerful book for girls and guys about relationships, family and urban life issues that only Flake could master.
Healthy Lives
By Ellen Hopkins
On a visit to her absentee father, good girl Kristina becomes the fearless Bree. Through her first love, Bree soon meets the Monster. What begins as a wild ride turns into a hellish struggle for life.
GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Teens
By Kelly Huegel
This book will help you find the right answers to questions that you may have if you or someone you know is gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning. The stories from other teens will provide additional support and advice. You will also find information about how to take care of yourself, how to deal with bullies and how society is becoming much more accepting about the GLBTQ community.
By Joshua C. Cohen
The rivalry between football and boys gymnastics at a sports-obsessed high school leads to a brutal steroid-induced attack, which is heightened by an unlikely friendship between some members of the teams.
eAudiobook | eBook
Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy
By Bill Wright
Though he's only 16, the fabulous Carlos Duarte knows he can do makeup like a pro and when he lands a coveted spot at the makeup counter at Macy's, he's living his dream. But fierce competition, trouble at home and daily harassment from bullies force Carlos to believe in himself like never before. Can the fat boy fight his way to the top?
Ridiculous/Hilarious/Terrible/Cool: A Year in an American High School
By Elisha Cooper
Elisha Cooper follows eight teenagers through a year at Walter Payton College Prep, through soccer games, detentions, dance recitals and sibling rivalry, showing us the incredible diversity of students and student experiences in a Chicago high school.
What Color is Your Parachute? For Teens
By Carol Christen and Richard N. Bolles with Jean M. Blomquist
Not sure where your passions lie? Wondering about what type of career you should pursue once you graduate college? Then this is the book for you! Find advice about how to prepare for that future job and learn about the current hot job trends.
Visiting Authors
Don't forget to check out these teen-recommended books by authors appearing at Chicago Public Library throughout July.
By Mike Mullin
Alex is planning to enjoy a solitary weekend when a supervolcano erupts under Yellowstone National Park, leaving him to survive in a new world and find his way across the ash- and snow-covered terrain to be reunited with his family.
Big Fat Manifesto
By Susan Vaught
Jamie is a high school senior who is above average everywhere—she has a column in the school newspaper, a boyfriend on the football team, a starring role in the school musical and an above-average weight. She's a self-proclaimed fat girl whose newspaper column explores what it's like for Jamie to be a confident, attractive and overweight in today's society.
I'll Be There
By Holly Goldberg Sloan
Sam and Riddle have never known stability until being welcomed into the home and hearts of the Bell family, but when their criminal, paranoid father discovers where they're living everything falls apart again.


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Master of Education: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education: Curriculum
The courses in the M. Ed. STEM Education program are listed below. Course descriptions can be found on another webpage. The program consists of 10 three credit graduate courses. Two courses are offered every semester for 5 semesters so as a busy professional you can earn this masters degree while you continue working.
You will enter the program with a cohort of students that take all 10 courses together over 21 months. Like you, your colleagues in the courses have a passion for educating children and improving their ability to teach the STEM disciplines. The community that is created through online text discussions, group assignments and sharing teaching strategies provides support as you pilot changes to your teaching. The courses invite you to share your experiences and teaching tips with classmates as you soak up the rich experiences others in class share with you.
The courses are designed to immerse you in the latest research and best practices for teaching early childhood, elementary and middle school children science, technology, engineering and math individually or through an integrated approach. You will read articles about STEM education, view online video, engage in online text discussions, complete assignments with children, experiment with STEM content and find the resources you need to become a more effective teacher. The overall goals of the program are to provide you with the tools to grow your ability to teach STEM disciplines AND to develop teacher leadership skills that will enable you to mentor colleagues, improve STEM curriculum/instruction and design high quality professional development experiences.
There are many reasons to select Cal U¹s global online STEM Education program. Please review the courses below and consider if they align with your professional development plans.
Master of Education (M. Ed.)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Track
Core Courses
Code | Course | Credits |
RES 800 | Methods of Research | 3 |
EDE 701 | Standards Aligned Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction | 3 |
Specialized Courses
Code | Course | Credits |
EDE 770 | The Nature of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Inquiry Learning in Elementary/Middle Schools | 3 |
EDE 771 | Teaching Elementary & Middle School Children Earth and Space Science | 3 |
EDE 772 | Teaching Elementary & Middle School Children Life Science | 3 |
EDE 773 | Teaching Elementary & Middle School Children Physical Science | 3 |
EDE 774 | Teaching Elementary & Middle School Children Math | 3 |
EDE 765 | Teachers as Leaders | 3 |
Cognate Courses
Code | Course | Credits |
TED 775 | Integrating Technology in Elementary/Middle School STEM Curriculum | 3 |
Capstone Courses
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EDE 776 | Integrative Project in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Education | 3 |


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Offering information: | Pipelining from 2014 - for continuing students only. |
Offered at: | (B) (G,X-WEXP) (W,X-WEXP) |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Cohort rule: | (For students enrolled in courses E420 and E421 only) |
Unit chair: | B Doig |
Prerequisite: | Nil |
Corequisite: | ECE303 |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Contact hours: | The Early Childhood Course at Burwood (City Program) requires the students to attend on a weekly basis i.e. Full-time students attend on a Thursday and Friday throughout the trimester, and Part-time students attend on a Friday throughout the trimester. The students undertaking the Rural Program out of Geelong and Warrnambool undertake the majority of their studies off-campus but attend Intensives 3 times a trimester for 2 days (Full-time students) and 1 day (Part-time students). |
The content of this unit includes:
Three assessments: 40%, 30%, 30%
Task 1 requires the collection of responses made to five specified activities. These will be due the week after the task date, and are submitted on-line. The total for these responses is 40% (8 marks each).
Task 2 is a collection of activities suitable for creating effective early childhood learning environments, particularly for those children in the year before school. These activities will represent the students' learning of the material studied in this unit, and are expected to demonstrate the development of children's understanding of mathematics in an early childhood context. Note that students will need to gain access (about once a fortnight) to a few children aged 3-5 and to their parents occasionally. (30%)
Task 3 requires the creation and presentation of a group project that shows effective mathematics learning strategies appropriate for children in an early years setting. The presentation will be developed from the interactions with children and their families in Task 2. (30%)
Assessment will total 4000 words or equivalent.
Unit Fee Information
Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
$755 | $604 | $2380 | $2535 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.