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Q: Filter the blog title displayed in the header I wanted to filter the blog title displayed in the header to apply different CSS styles to different title parts/words, so I added the below function to my (WP 4.7) Twenty Seventeen child theme's functions.php and this worked very well. The problem is that this function added the CSS code also to the meta title displayed in the title bar. How to repair this?
/** Format the site title parts **/
add_filter( 'bloginfo', 'format_site_title_parts', 10, 2 );
function format_site_title_parts( $text, $show ){
   if ('name' == $show) {
      $text = "Info" . "Psi" . ".md";
   }
   return $text;
}

A: Remove that filter/function and apply your markup in the PHP template/page file. If you need help post where you output the title.

CLASS
Here is how I might set this up using a class:
if ( ! class_exists( 'ThemeCustomizations' ) ) {
    class ThemeCustomizations {
        static $inBody = false;

        public static function set_in_body_true() {
            static::$inBody = true;
        }

        public static function set_in_body_false() {
            static::$inBody = false;
        }

        public static function filter_bloginfo( $name, $show = null ) {
            if ( 'name' == $show && static::$inBody ) {
                $name = "Info" . "Psi" . ".md";
                return "$name";
            } else {
                return $name;
            }
        }
    }
}

add_action( 'wp_head',   array ( 'ThemeCustomizations', 'set_in_body_true' ), PHP_INT_MAX );
add_action( 'wp_footer', array ( 'ThemeCustomizations', 'set_in_body_false' ), 0 );
add_action( 'bloginfo',  array ( 'ThemeCustomizations', 'filter_bloginfo' ), 10, 2 );

STATIC
And using a function's statically scoped variable:
function prefix__is_in_body( $isTrue = null ) {

    // static initializer is false
    static $inBody = false;

    // only overwrite if boolean supplied
    if ( is_bool( $isTrue ) ) {
        $inBody = $isTrue;
    }

    // return regardless of getter/setter
    return $inBody;
}

add_action( 'wp_head',   function(){ prefix__is_in_body(true); }, PHP_INT_MAX );
add_action( 'wp_footer', function(){ prefix__is_in_body(false); }, 0 );
add_action( 'bloginfo',  function($name, $show = null){
    if ( 'name' == $show && prefix__is_in_body() ) {
        $name = "Info" . "Psi" . ".md";
        return "$name";
    } else {
        return $name;
    }
}, 10, 2 );

MAGIC
Singleton & Factory patterns + PHP magic methods.
if ( ! class_exists( 'Magic' ) ) {
    class Magic {
        private static $__ = array ();
        public         $_  = array ();

        function __construct( $args = null ) {
            if ( is_array( $args ) ) {
                foreach ( $args as $k => $v ) {
                    $this->{$k} = $v;
                }
            }
            return $this;
        }

        public static function instance( $id = '', $args = null ) {
            if ( ! isset( self::$__[ $id ] ) ) {
                self::$__[ $id ] = new Magic($args);
            }
            return self::$__[ $id ];
        }

        public function __get( $k ) {
            return isset( $this->_[ $k ] ) ? $this->_[ $k ] : null;
        }

        public function __set( $k, $v ) {
            return $this->_[ $k ] = $v;
        }

        public function __call( $k, $a ) {
            if ( isset($this->_[ $k ]) && is_callable( $this->_[ $k ] ) ) {
                return call_user_func_array( $this->_[ $k ], $a );
            }
        }
    }
}

Now with the Magic class you can do this;
$m = Magic::instance( '', array (
    'isBody'             => false,
    'action_wp_head'     => function() { Magic::instance()->isBody = true;  },
    'action_wp_footer'   => function() { Magic::instance()->isBody = false; },
    'filter_wp_bloginfo' => function( $output, $show ) {
        return ( 'name' == $show && Magic::instance()->isBody ) ? 'InfoPsi.md' : $output;
    },
));

add_action( 'wp_head',   array ( $m, 'action_wp_head' ), PHP_INT_MAX );
add_action( 'wp_footer', array ( $m, 'action_wp_footer' ), 0 );
add_filter( 'bloginfo',  array ( $m, 'filter_wp_bloginfo' ), 10, 2 );

A: So, this is what I have finally used (code credit to Alexandros Georgiou). I don't know if this is a good solution, but I like to have a single common place (functions.php) to control my child theme.
$twentyseventeen_child_in_body = false;

function twentyseventeen_child_action_wp_head_finished() {
    global $twentyseventeen_child_in_body;
    $twentyseventeen_child_in_body = true;
}
add_action( 'wp_head', 'twentyseventeen_child_action_wp_head_finished', PHP_INT_MAX );

function twentyseventeen_child_action_wp_footer_started() {
    global $twentyseventeen_child_in_body;
    $twentyseventeen_child_in_body = false;
}
add_action( 'wp_footer', 'twentyseventeen_child_action_wp_footer_started', 0 );

function twentyseventeen_child_filter_bloginfo( $name, $show = null ) {
    global $twentyseventeen_child_in_body;
    if ( 'name' == $show && $twentyseventeen_child_in_body ) {
        $name = "Info" . "Psi" . ".md";
        return "$name";
    } else {
        return $name;
    }
}
add_filter( 'bloginfo', 'twentyseventeen_child_filter_bloginfo', 10, 2 );


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Community groups in Congleton are being encouraged to apply for an emergency fund set up by police and crime commissioner (PCC) to support communities through the latest national lockdown.
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for projects which are working alongside Cheshire police and local authorities to support vulnerable people in the community.
This could be projects which deliver emergency food parcels, provide care to those shielding or host virtual activities to relieve the pressures of social isolation on our mental and physical health.
The fund is part of PCC David Keane's Safer Communities Fund which is funded by money taken from Cheshire criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act (PoCA 2002).
The PCC has awarded more than £75,000 as part of the emergency fund to communities groups or non-for-profit organisations across Cheshire since the pandemic began.
Mr Keane said: "The latest lockdown means that many of us are again feeling isolated or have financial worries. The support we can give our neighbours at the moment is invaluable to ensure they stay connected with their community and can access vital supplies.
"This fund empowers local people to take action and support the wider community through this crisis."
He added: "It's made a huge difference to the 69 community groups who have received funding since I first launched the fund in April and I look forward to seeing it benefit many more people in need."
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This document explains how to use the XRPictureBox control is your reports.
You can use the XRPictureBox control to embed static (stored with the report definition) or dynamic (obtained from a data source) images into a report. The images can have one of the following formats: BMP, JPG, JPEG, GIF, TIF, TIFF, PNG, ICO, DIB, RLE, JPE, JFIF, EMF, WMF, SVG.
To add the PictureBox control to a report, drag the XRPictureBox item from the DX:18.2: Report Controls Toolbox tab and drop it onto the report.
Use this property to save images along with a report definition.
Use this property to save only the path to the image.
After the ImageUrl property is specified, the ImageSource property is set to null (Nothing in Visual Basic).
After the ImageSource property is specified, the ImageUrl property is set to Empty.
Use one of the following techniques to add the XRPictureBox control that obtains an image from a data source.
Invoke the control's smart tag, expand the Expression drop-down list for the ImageSource property and select a data field.
You can bind the ImageUrl property to data in a similar way. In this instance, the URL that specifies the image location is obtained from the data source.
Click the Expression option's ellipsis button to invoke the Expression Editor. Use this editor to construct a binding expression that can include two or more data fields.
Drag an image data field from the report's Field List and drop it onto a report band.
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You can add a possibility to load/change an image and/or draw a signature in a picture box when it is displayed in Print Preview. To do this, set the EditOptions.Enabled property to true.
Click the picture box in a previewed document and an editor invokes.
You can draw borders for the picture box to make the editor visible in Print Preview, if an image is not specified.
Refer to the Content Editing in Print Preview topic for details and to the Create an Interactive E-Form tutorial to see how the E-Form demo report uses this picture box mode.


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Q: Having different click areas on sidenav I am using bootstrap and in that I am using side nav to serve collapsible list on the left side of the page. Below is my code.

          Parent1

Child1

Child2

Child3

Instead of fixed  I want to use toggle plus and minus. As it is shown in code, I am calling one function when parent1 is clicked. But when I try to expand the ul, the function loadelementsonpage() is called everytime. So, I want list to collapse only when that toggle image is clicked. In the same way I want to call loadelementsonpage() only when the outer area of that toggle image is clicked. I changed this data-toggle and data-target to i class, but the problem is the function is still getting called and if I move the i class out of a tag, the style is messed up.
So can someone please shed some light on how to have different click areas on the parent li? One is for collapse and another is for calling function to load right side content page.
P.S:  Trying to implement this http://cssmenumaker.com/menu/modern-jquery-accordion-menu kind of side nav list where + or - should be clickable for only expanding and collapsing. Please click on build online in that link to see the side nav. Other area(apart from + and - icons) should act as link href to load the page.

A: jsbin demo
Remove the inline JS you have in your HTML:

      Parent1

And simply add this to your jQuery:
function loadelementsonpage(){
  alert("LOADED ELEMENTS! YIIHA"); // Or whatever goes here
}

$(".side-nav").on("click", "a[data-target]", function(e) {
  e.preventDefault(); // Prevent default Browser anchor-click behavior
  if( !$(e.target).hasClass("fa") ){ // If the clicked el. target was not `.fa`
    // means it was the parent `a` to get the click event.  Therefore...
    e.stopPropagation();         // prevent the click to propagate
                                 // to underneath layers triggering stuff and...
    return loadelementsonpage(); // execute (return) our desired function.
  }
});

(Make sure you have it in document.ready function)
What the above does

A: Instead of giving the data-toggle attribute to the anchor, give it to the icon element so that toggle works only for the icon. You can use the classes here for plus and minus and toggle between the classes glyphicon-plus and glyphicon-minus

   Parent1

$('.side-nav a span').on('click', function () {
    $(this).toggleClass('glyphicon-plus glyphicon-minus');
});

Now on click of the anchor you can check if the element is A and if true then only call the custom function loadelementsonpage.
$('.side-nav a').on('click', function (e) {
    console.log(e.target.tagName);
    if (e.target.tagName == "A") {
        loadelementsonpage();
        return true;
    }
})

function loadelementsonpage() {
    alert('Load elements on page');
}

See fiddle

A: Proof of concept:

function loadelementsonpage(target) {
  // example stuff
  $(target).toggle();
}

$(".side-nav").on("click", "a[data-toggle]", function(event) {
  event.preventDefault(); // Prevent default Browser anchor-click behavior

  var icon = $(event.target).find('.collapseIcon');

  if (icon.text() === '+') {
    icon.text('-');
  } else {
    icon.text('+');
  }

  loadelementsonpage(event.target.getAttribute('data-target'));

  return false;
});

      - Parent1

Child1

Child2

Child3

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If someone in the pharmaceutical industry came upon a cheaper, non-addictive, and more effective painkiller, would he kill for it? Washington D.C. private detective Robert "Don't call me Bobby" Brixton, along with his mentors, attorneys Mac and Annabel Smith, discover that the answer is a resounding "Yes," as they try to help Jayla King, a medical researcher at a small D.C. pharmaceutical firm, carry on the work of her father. His experiments in the jungles of Papua New Guinea in search of such a breakthrough product led to his brutal murder and the theft of his papers. Did Jayla's father's lab assistant kill the doctor and steal his research? Is this shadowy figure prepared to kill again to keep Jayla from profiting from her father's work? Does her recent paramour's romantic interest reflect his true feelings--or will he sell her out and reap the rewards for himself? And to what lengths would Big Pharma's leading lobbyist go to cover up his involvement, and to protect a leading champion of the pharmaceutical industry--a Georgia senator with a shady past?
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2019 BMW S1000RR, the company's new flagship model comes in with reduced weight with an M Performance package. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Tanmay Gupta for sharing the update.
First unveiled at the 2018 EICMA Show in November, this is the third generation BMW S1000RR that gets updated with more power, thanks to the M Performance package. This package consists of a new Motorsport paint finish, M carbon fiber wheels, M Sport seats, M light weight battery pack and the M Chassis kit along with rear ride height adjustment with swing arm pivot.
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The population of Kos that currently amounts to roughly 40.000 people is somewhat concentrated in Kos Town. Some of the villages, like the few that are nestled in the Dikaios mountain range, maintain more of a traditional look to them but their population has dwindled through the years as jobs in the area have become scarcer or too physically demanding. Some of the villages like Haihoutes have been completely abandoned even though the restoration of old houses has recently become somewhat trendy. Antimachia is one of the few inland villages that remains sizeable, probably because of its convenient location and relatively cheap housing.
Most of the more recent villages are right next to the sea, built to cater to the needs of the booming tourism industry and you can often go for a pleasant stroll along the beautiful shoreline walkways that stretch for miles, while most of the older ones, often embedded in lush greenery, were built on top of mountains or hills in order to protect their inhabitants from the attacks of raiders, conquerors and pirates that pillaged the whole Dodekanese right up until the beginning of the twentieth century.
Kos is a very large island and if you look around you will surely find the perfect location for your vacation. There is pretty much anything one might require during a vacation, from the easy going laid back atmosphere that you can enjoy while revelling in the sun, dipping into the beautiful cool Aegean waters or savouring the wonderful Greek food and drink to the more vibrant nightlife scene while sipping on some ouzo or downing some Masticha shots.


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As insults go, it was a pretty mild one. Would George Bush give Tony Blair the same level of support at the G8, Trevor McDonald asked, as Blair had given Bush on Iraq? "I really don't view our relationship as one of quid pro quo," the president said, a half-smile playing over his lips. "So I go to the G8 not really trying to make him look bad or good; I go to the G8 with an agenda that I think is best for our country." Translation: don't expect any favours, Tony; I will do what's best for America.
On the other hand, it's always wise to treat Bush as he says he wants to be treated: as a plain-speaking Texan whose words are to be taken at face value. The president may have been doing no more than telling Sir Trevor the truth. For all Blair's dogged loyalty these past four and a half years, Washington will do nothing that deviates from its own interests.
In which case, an uncomfortable question arises. After stretching every sinew for George Bush - most notoriously by serving as chief ally and lead advocate for his war in Iraq - what, exactly, does Tony Blair have to show for it? We have seen the quid, paid over and over: so where is the quo?
Too crude a question, sniff the Downing Street crowd. The PM, they say, shares Bush's view that this relationship is just not like that. It's not about the trading of favours week by week, but rather a long-term, strategic alliance - a postwar decision by Britain to be close to the US, a choice that endures no matter who sits in the White House, no matter the setbacks.
Press them harder, and even these government types will get out the ledger and point proudly to the credit column: all the things that they believe were purchased by Blair's fidelity to Washington.
First up is Bush's action on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Not much, they concede, and it came late, but Blair can claim credit for getting Bush to engage with the issue at all, according to those who know the relationship up close. The roadmap was cajoled from Bush by Blair, they say, as was last November's promise by the president to see a Palestinian state within his second term.
Others point to the White House refusal to go along with those Republican hawks keen to do to Kofi Annan what they did to his predecessor, Boutros Boutros Ghali. "Not shafting Kofi" was a result of "Tony saying Kofi is our man," is how one loyalist puts it. The same source notes the continuing US presence in the Balkans; the Americans might have been tempted to pull out, but they have stuck it out. Others mention US acquiescence in the defence agreement brokered last year by Germany, France and Britain. The White House instinct was to regard it as a threat. But Blair used one of his weekly video conference calls with Bush to make the case, deploying, I'm told, all his powers of persuasion - and it worked. Bush let it pass.
The most famous US favour to Blair is also the most embarrassing: the decision to take "the UN route" on Iraq. Ministers and officials mention it now with a self-deprecating chuckle; it may have gone horribly wrong, they imply, but no one can deny that it was earned by Blair. If Saddam had only cooperated fully, one true believer told me yesterday, the UN process would have prevented the Americans from going to war. And it would have been Blair's achievement.
Several of the items in the credit column are like that, putting the best possible gloss on what were in fact disappointments. It was thanks to Blair's closeness with Bush, runs one argument, that British citizens were released from Guantánamo Bay - when surely, if London is so close to Washington, no British citizens should have been there in the first place. Blair has succeeded in calming down the trade war over steel, says one official, with US protectionist barriers quietly lowered after the 2004 election - though the obvious question is why the US was waging a trade war with its closest ally. Another mentioned the US decision to allow the international criminal court involvement in Darfur - hardly a huge concession when the US continues to boycott the court.
You can see why this kind of accounting does not appeal to the Blairite circle. They are more comfortable arguing the case for the "special relationship" in more fundamental terms. Trade and investment still bind the two countries; there are British business interests all over the world that benefit from the strength and reach of American protection. And then there is intelligence. Cooperation between our spy agencies remains the most obvious fruit of the relationship. Much of what the Americans find out is shared with us, a fact manifested in the reams of paper marked "For UK-US Eyes Only".
The bottom line, says Ed Owen, until recently special adviser to Jack Straw, is that "the US has the diplomatic and military strength to make things happen. They are the dominant power and in so many areas there's nothing that can be done without their support." According to Owen, the key question is: "What's the alternative?" Gerhard Schröder and Jacques Chirac tried to run against America, and look where it got them. It hasn't even helped them domestically.
So Britain's foreign policy elite has come to the pragmatic conclusion that it does not have much choice. It is locked in a historic embrace with the US and has to make the best of it. If Britain wants to be a player, it has to be at the Americans' side.
But not perhaps at their feet. The only dissenting voice I heard yesterday belonged to a one-time Whitehall insider who believes his former colleagues have failed to realise how much the world has changed. In the cold war era, when Britain was wholly dependent on America's nuclear umbrella, the relationship was bound to be unequal. But that excuse no longer applies. Now it makes more sense to look at the "day-to-day account sheet", to make sure Britain is getting out as much as it is putting in.
In that spirit he urges Blair - who, he says, does not like confrontation - to inject more steel into his encounters with Bush and Washington. "They can be tough bastards, and that means you have to be tough back," he says.
It's not a call for a rupture, nor even much of a substantive change - just a move towards more "grown-up relations." And this week in Gleneagles may be just the moment to try.


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"Welcome to this Spectacular Custom Built French Normandy Home in secluded location.This home was meticulously built by a local luxury home builder as his personal residence.No detail or expense was spared in building this beautiful One of a Kind Home.There is approx 14,000 SF of luxury living on 3 levels overlooking 5 acres of bucolic grounds backing to over 800 acres of preserved ground with the Pennypack Trust.Enter this magnificent home through the arched mahogany door into the grand central entry hall featuring limestone flooring,coffered ceiling & amazing high end lighting fixtures.The formal living room is situated on left side of entry hall & features a gas F/P French doors to a flagstone terrace overlooking the grounds.The formal dining room is on the right side of entry hall & features a double sided gas F/P which also faces the entry hall.Prepare to be amazed as you enter the thoughtfully designed kitchen featuring custom wood cabinetry,Brazilian cherry hardwood floors,6 burner Viking gas range w/double ovens,Subzero refrigeration,large island with seating & marble counters.Kitchen also features a breakfast room with verdant views of the rear grounds,a hearth room with gas F/P & butler's pantry with wine fridge.The 2 Story Great room features a floor to ceiling stone gas F/P,Brazilian cherry wood flooring & wall of glass windows offering magnificent views of the rear grounds. The main level also features a den/office with built-ins,main staircase from the entry hall & 3 level open staircase serving the upper&lower levels.Upper level features a huge master suite with sitting room,bedroom with gas F/P,4 walk in closets,master bath with soaking tub,large stall shower & double sinks.There is also french doors to a private terrace for morning coffee or evening relaxation.There are 3 additional bedrooms with en suites & walk in closets.The laundry room is conveniently located on this level.Follow the open staircase to the lower level and you will find an extens"
"Amazing opportunity to live in a tranquil setting with resort-style amenities! Feel like you're on vacation every day of the year at this stunning estate. Enjoy lush grounds with a gorgeous pool complex with blue flagstone, a cabana complete with an outdoor kitchen that includes a wet bar, grill, large screen TV, a fireplace and a full bathroom. Fitness and sports enthusiasts can enjoy a plethora of activities in two remarkable fitness facilities. Enjoy daily workouts in the 2-story fitness center complete with a full bathroom and a deck. Also enjoy the extraordinary indoor sports arena that provides for endless activities with a full size indoor basketball court/tennis court. This temperature controlled facility can also be used as a wonderful event space and it is also perfect for car collectors and more! This stunning home offers the best of both worlds with the perfect blend of old world charm and modern day design elements. The handsome circa 1914 stone facade and covered front porch welcome you to 2205 Washington Ln. Upon entering the grand foyer you are immediately drawn to the dramatic 2-story spaces with 'glass walls' that provide abundance of natural light and majestic views of the lush grounds. The magnificent 3-sided, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace can be enjoyed from various rooms and creates a wonderful ambiance. The main floor boasts various spacious rooms for entertaining that include a full wet bar, formal dining and living rooms with beautiful fireplaces with mercer tile inlay. The gourmet, island kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a 6-burner gas range with hood vent, a walk-in pantry and an expansive breakfast room. The lower level offers a home theater/media room with stadium seating and additional entertaining and living space including guest quarters and a full bathroom. The second level of the home includes the master bedroom suite with sitting room, walk-in closet and expansive master bathroom with a large seamless glass sh"
"A beautifully designed 6700 sf Italian Villa located in the heart of Huntingdon Valley. This elegant and stately home features 4/5 bedroom, 4 full baths and 2 half baths and is situated on 1.3 acres. It is a labor of love for the owner who spent his career building homes. The front features views of Huntingdon Valley Country Club, a gated entrance leads to a cobblestone courtyard featuring four balconies with custom wrought iron railing and four garages with an in-law/guest suite above. Equally impressive is the back yard featuring a 2,000sf Brazilian slate rear terrace with koi pond, outdoor cooking, multiple seating areas and impeccably maintained gardens. Inside this home, the details are endless. An additional lot directly behind house for sale with home. Make your appointment today."
"Rare, Classic, Totally CUSTOM ESTATE HOME that offers unparalleled design, meticulous craftsmanship & a stately elegance that is truly exceptional! The moment you enter you will realize that the finest in quality workmanship surround you. Combination of elegant design, exceptional architecture & remarkable details are found throughout. This home is one of the most magnificent homes ever to become available in Huntingdon Valley. Elevated 1.6-acre double lot w/mature trees, pristinely manicured landscaping & graceful gardens on a cul-de-sac is the perfect setting for this SOLID Brick Masterpiece. Entering the elegant Foyer, you are welcomed w/ dual staircase that is a breathtaking focal point. A design that will be hard to forget! Grand foyer is flanked by graceful Living/Dining Rms. Living Rm w/ f/p, exquisite custom bookcases, intricate details & stunning grand piano alcove surrounded w/windows. Beautiful Dining Room w/gas f/p, & corner curio cabinet will showcase treasures. Elegant setting as you dine with family & friends. Spacious lst floor Guest Room w/ full bath is tucked into the rear area of the foyer. Family Rm has wood burning f/p-Beautiful windows bring the outdoors in & create a warm ,welcoming living area all year round. Expansive Kitchen is a true Chef's Delight! Abundance of classic white cabinetry, large island w/ seating & work space. Dishwashers & sinks, wine cooler,full sized ref w/ ice maker line & full size freezer make this kitchen a special place to begin and end the day! Custom wine center w/ classic French doors completes this area perfectly. This Heart of the Home has been designed to enjoy everyday family life & an inviting place to entertain. Views of the picture-perfect grounds & also access the custom paver patio from the adjoining Breakfast Room. Powder Rm & rear staircase located off this area. Adjoining the Kitchen is an amazing Great Room- Custom designed to welcome large gatherings or enjoy private media seating area with a few "
"Welcome to this gorgeous, Custom Built Estate Home nestled in the Heart of Huntingdon Valley. This home was built in 2013 with nothing to spare! This 5 Bedroom/5.1 Bath Home with First Floor Master Suite is Sited on 3.07 Acres behind a gated entrance. As the gates open, pull into the Circular Driveway and you will immediately be greeted by a beautiful Three Tiered Fountain. Enter through a Soaring Two Story foyer with elegant chandelier and gleaming hardwood flooring. To your right is the Formal Dining room featuring Arched Entrance, tray ceiling and Exquisite Moldings with lots of natural light where you will be proud to entertain your family and friends at anytime. Please note, there are exquisite moldings/woodworking through this home. Directly across from the dining room is the Well-Appointed formal living room/sitting room framed with Columns where you can easily relax & converse in a more formal setting. Continue to the inviting Great Room with soaring ceiling, featuring shadow box molding, gorgeous wood flooring and cozy gas fireplace - a great gathering space to enjoy anytime. The Spectacular Kitchen features granite, beautiful custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and gas cooking. You will have your choice of enjoying less formal meals at the Center Island or in the adjoining Spacious Breakfast Room that opens to the extensive Tiled Sun Room through sliding glass doors, leading to the deck where you will enjoy peaceful views of your back garden and adjoining natural space. The chef of the home will enjoy the convenience of a butler's kitchen, equipped with everything you need for food preparation. This home features a spacious FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE with sitting area, two sets of walk-in closets, tray ceiling, ceiling fan with adjoining en-suite bath highlighted by double vanity, jetted tub and vented shower enclosure ~ your own oasis! Before heading upstairs let~s not forget the large mud room, concealed laundry and entrance to the three"
"Rarely offered, must see, Inverness stone and stucco Colonial home, with over 6500 square feet of living space, featuring 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths. This stately, former sample home is situated on a premiere lot in the desired neighborhood of Inverness. The floor plan has a gracious flow for everyday living and entertaining. The home features a grand foyer with turned staircase, second staircase, gourmet kitchen featuring granite counter-tops, double ovens, two dishwashers, high ceilings, top of the line professional appliances, separate breakfast area and counter. Great room has a stone gas fireplace and built in custom wall unit and has a bonus entertainment area with attached bar, carved wooden pillars and decorative stained glass archway. The first floor also boasts a formal living room, with gas fireplace, spacious dining room with tray ceiling, library/home office with custom wooden book cases and fireplace and screened in porch. The first floor also offers separate in law, guest or nanny suite with a spacious bedroom with handicap accessible full bath, walk in closet and separate HVAC system. The upper level has 4 bedrooms, each with its own full bath. The master suite includes a spacious sitting room, a dream master closet and a bathroom featuring a custom spa bath, large shower, and his and her separate vanities and toilet/bidet. The upper level is complete with a full laundry room, open desk area with custom cabinetry and walk-up finished attic. The finished lower level has a game room, gym, exercise/aerobics/nanny or guest room, full bath, and full HD cinema with built in surround sound great for TV, or enjoying a movie or sporting event. The private backyard features a flagstone patio. There is a 3 car attached garage. This wonderful home is in the award winning, Lower Moreland School District. Real estate taxes are in the process of being appealed."
"Absolutely Stunning estate in sought after Lower Moreland School District. European style gas front door lanterns surround center main entrance area, large custom tiled foyer, leads to dramatic wrap around stairway. Dining room features a dual tray ceiling, living room features a large mantle and gas fireplace. Open floorplan kitchen with large island and expansive seating area leads to a large two story Greatroom with wood beam ceilings and custom wood/granite fireplace. Master Bedroom suite has tray ceiling is accompanied by an entrance/sitting area and customized walk-in closet and is complimented with a large master bath featuring a onyx stone floor with separate water closet and walk-in rain shower. Three additional bedrooms are complimented with a large hall featuring dual study areas. Custom tiered outdoor entertaining area features an upper 30x20 travertine stone patio, a custom stone pool with a travertine stone patio area and has a waterfall and large attached hot tub ? full pool automation with chlorine generator. This home is a must see!!"
"Proudly presenting this absolutely stunning, luxury, one-of-a-kind custom design/built home in one of the most convenient and serene locations in Huntingdon Valley! (and please watch our state-of-the-art Virtual Tour since words simply do not do this property justice!) The story of this home is evident by the lovingly designed architectural details, quality of craftsmanship, and property grandeur - every place you look! This massive manicured-maintained property has 7,770 livable sqft, and sits on a lot of 1.29 acres with two car garages, and plenty of driveway parking. The property features: 1st floor ? spacious & elegant 2+ floor height foyer, large sitting area, official dining room with a beautiful fireplace, living room with stunning fireplace, 2 family rooms, powder room, huge kitchen with stunning sunlit octagonal breakfast room, kitchen pantry room, separate main floor in-law suite (or au-pair suite), and a stylish wet bar. 2nd floor ? master bedroom and 4 other over-sized bedrooms, spa-like master bathroom and 2 more bathrooms, 3 walk-in closets and other standard closets, 2 private balconies. 3rd floor ? huge open floor room that can be easily converted to another spacious suite/game room/media room etc. Basement ? huge unfinished basement with high ceilings, waiting for your final personal touch! Other important things you should know: State-of-the-art, multi-zone, high-efficiency, heating and cooling systems installed with 1 remaining year of warranty. The roof has a lifetime warranty. The property is assigned to the Top-rated Lower Moreland School District. High-end outdoor Jacuzzi and very large back, side and front yards! Just minutes away from upscale restaurants, shopping and so much more. This property has all of the right attributes to ensure your comfort, style, and enjoyment of this one-of-a-kind home, so don't wait and contact the listing agent TODAY for a private showing!"
"Privacy and easy-care, park-like grounds with a pond surround this dramatic, luxurious converted bank barn, fully updated in 2008 to provide one-floor living for those who desire it. Step into the great room and be prepared for awe-inspiring views of the grounds at the treetop level. It's magnificent. This main living space is two stories high with original beams, a stone woodburning fireplace, wood floors, built-ins and enough space for several seating areas, though truly, everyone will want a seat with a view. French doors open to a formal dining room where once again, a wall of windows frames those enchanting views. Behind the dining room is a big custom Living Quarters country kitchen with cabinetry topped in granite, a wall of pantry storage, a wet bar with copper undermount sink and faucet and icemaker. Stained and leaded glass windows behind the sink provide pretty light. A first-floor laundry room provides roomy, convenient utility space. Just beyond is a heated three-car garage. A custom door opens to a sun-filled kitchen garden and terrace. Above this area is a large finished room with broad arched windows, perfect as an office, game room, exercise area, etc. A loft area over the great room is ideal for an artist's studio or office. The first-floor main bedroom wing has its own large sitting room with a corner gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling finished in wood and arched picture windows, plus access to a large deck. The sleeping quarters are airy and expansive with a tray ceiling trimmed with cove lighting and substantial moldings. A door opens to a private balcony. Two walk-in closets ensure ample storage. Like so much of this home's living space, the sumptuous main bath was designed to bring in the view with a soaking tub placed below a corner bank of windows and a medicine cabinet that descends via a lift into the cabinet base so as not to block the view. An over sized glass-enclosed shower and radiant-heated travertine floor complete this space. Almost a"
"This is just an amazing home! It's grand, it's unique, it's stately, it's traditional, it's one of a kind! This home is like no other. Over 8,400 sq feet, but this home will make you feel comfortable & at home. Enter into the breathtaking three story foyer and it just flows into the other rooms. The formal dining room has a chair rail and plenty of space for a large dining room set. Off this room is a large, bright family room with beamed ceilings that are such a charming feature. A gas fireplace centers the room. Off the family room is a space like no other home has. Basking in light from the window filled room, this space is currently being used as a home gym/exercise room. This space is connected by French doors to another grand room that can be used for whatever your heart desires! It is open to the rear paver patio entertaining area and the current owners use it for their parties that they hold. Imagine hosting the party of all parties in this space! It has a cozy gas fireplace, 2 story features & a beautiful laminate wood floor. The Chef's gourmet kitchen features a focal wall of custom stone work.. Cherry cabinetry, Viking appliances, a 4 person breakfast bar, built-in desk area as well. As the kitchen is a place where everyone gathers, this kitchen has space for everyone. Just a step away is the breakfast room. This bright room has french doors to the outside patio area and yard. It has a vaulted ceiling. There is a large laundry area with a back staircase to the second floor. Making this a convenient way to get the laundry done. There is also a full bath in this area. Upstairs the spacious master bedroom features vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan and a gas fireplace for the chilly evenings. The Cherry hard wood floors continue on this level. There is also a sitting room in the master. The closet space is not lacking! 2 walk in closets and 3 other closets. The master bath has custom tile flooring, Jacuzzi tub and seperate stall shower. Down the hall"
"Stunning, California-style contemporary ranch home nestled in a tranquil park-like setting. This turn-key home has been renovated and updated throughout and offers a sprawling 6,000+ SF of amazing space with gorgeous architectural details. The home boasts exquisite stonework, soaring high ceilings, an abundance of natural light, fantastic views from various rooms and 4 fireplaces that can be enjoyed from 6 different rooms, as two of the fireplace are two-way. You will also notice the elegant millwork, arched doorways, architectural columns, French doors, built-ins, hardwood floors and recessed lighting. The voluminous windows and glass doors provide a continual connection and flow from the interior spaces to the serene outdoors spaces. The 2+ acres of lush grounds include your own private pond with a waterfall, a putting green, an in-ground pool with handsome Tennessee flagstone surround; all encompassed by a brand new split rail fence. The property backs up to the June Fete Grounds consisting of 40+ acres of green space. Also, walking distance to Pennypacker Trail and Bird Sanctuary which are part of the Pennypacker Trust that includes over 300 acres of natural land with 10 miles of trails. Upon entering the home you will immediately be enamored by the stone flooring and floor to ceiling stonework in the foyer. The stonework continues into a breathtaking room that boasts a floor to ceiling fireplace, a wet-bar and an expansive picture window with a built-in window seat that overlooks the pool complex. Just beyond this room there is a bedroom, walk-in closet and a full bathroom. A spiral staircase leads to a large bonus room that offers a great flex space that can be used for a variety of things such as a home office, kid study room, artist studio, music studio, craft room, etc. This wing of the house is prefect for an au pair/in-law suite or guest quarters. From the foyer you can continue to the airy living room or study with handsome built-ins. These "
"The elegance and charm of this one-of-a-kind property captures your attention as you enter the circular driveway of this French Country home. You will almost forget you are in prestigious Huntingdon Valley. The 4700+ square feet of this incredible property named Twin Chimneys was built in 1910. Warmth and symmetry combined with the allure of its timeless features and many updates make a perfect home for your modern family. Situated in the middle of a pristine flat two acres, the rear of the home is completely private with its own picturesque patio, in-ground heated swimming pool, tennis court and flawless lawn. There are five bedrooms, three and a half baths, a detached garage with possible one bedroom apartment, generously sized rooms - all with French doors leading outside. There is a sunny spacious kitchen with all the needs of any chef, and a new state-of-the-art gas heating system as well as a whole-house automatic emergency generator. Additional features include hardwood floors, radiant heated floors in the kitchen, a finished basement recreation room and storage area, 200 amp electric service, a few cedar closets, and details you will love all around. This home is unique, a true gem to see and to live in. Convenient to public transportation, all major roadways, fine shopping and dining, Twin Chimneys is in the award-winning Lower Moreland school district."
"Resting in middle of Huntingdon Valley, Pa, with 230 acres of Lorimer park is this exceptional 7900=/- sq ft warm and professionally decorated counterparty style home. The long private drive for 20+ cars will make entertaining easy, or just making it easier for you to enter your 4 cars plus garage with additional storage area. When your entering this home, it is warm and welcoming from the time you enter the 2 story foyer and entry hallways, that the whole house centers around. Architectural spiral staircase, balcony~s, windows galore to let the outside views and light in, no matter where you are located in this estate home. If you are a chef or like ordering out, the kitchen will fit you. It offers plenty of cabinetry, counter space, bar seating area for casual dining or the formal eating area that will host over a 12+ person table, sliding door to raise deck to have the feeling of sitting in a tree house in the park. The master bedroom is located on the first floor living, huge walk in closet and master suite bath, 2 story stone fireplace and exit to private outside deck area. Off the main foyer is a ~ bath, office/library and stately 2 story great room, boasting a wet bar, stone fireplace, 2 story vaulted ceilings and balcony area and exit to yes, another deck for entertaining. Located additionally on this floor is a suite with office/living room, 2 full baths, large bedroom 2nd bedroom with spiral staircase to balcony sitting area. Now that we have explored the first floor, lets see what the 2nd floor has to offer, a princess suite with a Jack and Jill bath set up, an additional bedroom area and 2 private sitting areas, this is also where you access the Balcony of the great room. If that is not enough, let~s go to the lower level that offers a full walk out to a patio area. This level offers a restaurant feel finish with 18 foot long bar, sitting and booth area, full open area used now as a celebrity style gym area, with full bath and steam showers. This"
"JUST REDUCED! NEED TO SELL BEFORE SPRING!!! MAKE US AN OFFER WE CANNOT REFUSE New Construction, 3-level home!!! Fabulous new 4-bedroom, 4.5 bath home sitting on 1.043 acres in a convenient established neighborhood, located near Holy Redeemer Hospital. Enter to a private, circular driveway leading up to the home, nestled adjacent to a pond with its lily pads and lighted fountain. Two tapered Doric columns greet you at the entrance foyer at the top of an exterior slate stone staircase, then entering into a 2-story foyer, with one of 2 custom wood & steel open stair cases front and center giving you access to the upper level. A sense of open-air and light is not lost once inside. Premium casement windows stretch up almost to the 10-0 high main level ceilings letting light pour in, engrossing the open-style floor plan and its natural oak floors creating a spacial elegance you deserve. LED lighting throughout (sconces, recess, pendants - gallery lighting in hallways) will provide years of maintenance free lighting and energy efficiency. The main level features a modern gourmet kitchen with island / bar seating, a quartz counter with a waterfall edge, Viking Professional appliances, a separate dining room with an adjacent butlers pantry, a breakfast area, an exterior 300 sq ft patio with sweeping views of the property and pond, a family/gathering room with a gas fireplace, a living room, powder room, 2 coat closets, laundry room, garage access and a study with an oversize bay window and french glass doors. The lower level consists of a modern full size bathroom with shower, wet bar/kitchen, game room, home theater space, utilities, storage and another exterior 300 sq ft patio giving you access to the yard and views of the pond. The master bedroom is situated on the upper level with a large sitting area, see-thru fireplace, custom marble and quartzite master bathroom with freestanding tub/cathedral ceiling/separate toilet room, a dressing area with makeup table, large walk"
"This is an exceptional home, custom built in a traditional brick Colonial Style, has the look and feel of a 19th Century Estate while seamlessly blending in today~s amenities. Come see the Custom trimwork, crown molding, chair rails, wainscoting, pocket doors, hardwood floors and other architectural details that adorn the rooms. A two story grand foyer with dramatic sweeping staircase is flanked by formal living room and dining room. You~ll enjoy cooking and entertaining in the newly renovated kitchen with stunning high-end features. Just off the Kitchen is the Great Room and features a 2 story brick gas fireplace and ample room for both your formal and casual entertaining. Anderson French doors open out to a concrete pad foundation ready for a future addition or outdoor living space. Also off the kitchen, is a large laundry and storage area with easy access to the back patio, the 1st of 5 bedrooms and Full Bathroom, an additional with large closets currently used as an office but could be used for a craft room, additional guest room, den or playroom. You can access your Four car garage from this area as well as the back stairway, that runs from the basement all the way up to the large walk up attic. 10~ ceilings on the first floor extends the closest upwards and provide plenty of storage. As you move upstairs you~ll find an Owner~s suite with formal sitting area, large bedroom, dressing area, oversized walk in closet and Ensuite bathroom with large soaking tub and Steamer Shower. Also on this floor you'll find another large bedroom with generous closet space and an ensuite bathroom, 2 more large bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. 3,000 sqft finished basement with brand new carpet, Full Bathroom, Gym, Bonus Room and Wine Room with racks for 340 bottle capacity and mechanical room. Fresh Paint, Updated Mechanicals, Exterior powerwashed (3/19) The list goes on and is attached with support docs and lot layout. This gorgeous property has mature trees and retreat lik"
"Welcome to 345 Lamplighter in the prestigious Greenridge development in Huntingdon Valley. These owners' meticulously maintained home is waiting for you to fall in love. Enter through custom double glass pained doors into the dramatic foyer with marble floor and circular staircase. The sunk-in living room is a warm and inviting space with cathedral ceilings and custom window treatments featuring a dual stone fireplace as the focal point of the center of the home. The stunning dining room is perfect for an intimate dinner or dining on a grand scale. Off the dining room into the newly remodeled kitchen is a custom butler pantry/wet bar. Enjoy your breakfast in the large breakfast area looking out the large windows to the freshly manicured back yard. Natural sunlight fills this home. The remodeled family room with bump out, recessed lighting, and coffered ceiling is a comfy spot to gather around the fireplace. The modern kitchen with stainless appliances, granite island, custom cabinets, walk-in pantry, is a chef's dream. A first floor master-suite with a full bath with double walk in closets and beautiful built-ins is like a penthouse suite feeling. First floor Laundry, oversized mud room with access to the 2 plus car garage. The oversized garage has enough square footage to house 4 vehicles plus storage room. The garage also has built in storage which adds convenience. Upstairs is like a dream with 5 very large cozy bedrooms and a lounge area in the hallway up the circular staircase. In the princess suite it can actually dual as another master suite or in-law suite. This bedroom and attached sitting room has a large walk-in closet and full bath. Down the long hall to the other end of the second floor are the other over-sized guest rooms and full guest bath. The completely finished basement with built-in bar and wet bar is perfect for entertaining. The basement also offers, sauna, hot tub room, steam shower, movie room, work out area, lounging area and anoth"
"Fabulous opportunity! Exquisite Home, tranquilly nestled on 2.3 acres. Beautifully designed, this home offers the graciousness of quality mill-work and molding, blended with a contemporary, open, airy feeling. As one enters the two story Foyer, the gleaming wood floors, graceful staircase and attention to detail are notable. The charming Living Room features a brick fireplace and custom built-in cabinetry. A formal Dining Room leads to bright, spacious eat-in, gourmet Kitchen with huge island, abundant cabinets and skylight. The dramatic Great Room addition must be seen! It is hi-lighted by a spectacular window wall, vaulted ceiling, incredible tiled fireplace and beamed loft area. Perfect for entertaining family and friends and everyday living. There is an additional cozy Den with stone fireplace and sliders to a railed porch. The Mud Room, fitted with a special doggie bath, Sitting Room, and Powder Room complete this level. A wonderful Master Bedroom with two walls is closets and a large updated Master Bath is on the second floor. Three additional Bedrooms, two tile baths, and laundry room are also on this level. The Lower Level features a huge walk out Family Room and mirrored Ballet/Exercise Room. A bonus above the 3 car garage is a bright, open in-law suite or guest house with Living Room, Bedroom and eat-in Kitchen. The lovely, landscaped grounds feature outside living spaces including a wrap around porch, side deck, stone patio and a fire pit area. Too many details to note!! Convenient to parks, shopping, restaurants and transportation. Lower Moreland Blue Ribbon Schools. A must see! Showings start at Open House on 3/17/19."
"New construction community in Huntingdon Valley! Introducing Stone Mill at Huntingdon Valley, a single-family home community in the Lower Moreland School District with modern home designs, luxurious finishes, and large home sites. This listing represents the Stansbury home design which is available to be built. Photos are used for representative purposes only. TaBring your inner chef out! The Stansbury includes a gourmet kitchen that enhances your culinary talents. It boasts generous counter space, dual sinks, an expansive island with seating, a walk-in pantry, and an adjoining breakfast area with a centrally located desk and access to the rear staircase. This home is impressive from the moment you enter the two-story foyer, which is complemented by views of a handsome curved stair. On one side of the foyer, the formal living room is perfect for casual or formal gatherings. On the other side, the dining room includes a butler's pantry for easy and elegant entertaining. The expansive family room offers a fireplace for chilly nights. The master bedroom suite features two large walk-in closets and a luxurious bath with a Roman tub with decorative columns, a separate shower, dual vanities, and a private toilet area. Additional highlights include a playroom or optional fifth bedroom, and nine-foot ceilings throughout. Taxes to be determined. Please see Sales Manager for details."
"This home boosts over 5,550 Sq feet. Fully renovated 5 bedroom 3 full and 2 half bath home with new additions of a first-floor in-law suite (or can be your first-floor master), sun-room, 2 car garage, deck and an additional finished area in the basement completely move in ready. Kitchen is featuring high-end SS appliances, including a sub-zero refrigerator, beautiful granite counter tops, and large kitchen island with room for seating. The breakfast area has sliders leading out to the new rear deck. The family room has a gas fireplace and doors to the new window-filled sun-room with its own heating/ac system with access to the outside deck. Both the large dining room and living room have newer Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. The newly added 1st floor master suite has a full bath with walk-in shower that is also a sauna/steam spa and a large walk-in closet. Located just across the hall is brand-new second kitchen. This can be used as part of the in-law suite or as a second kitchen for the main living portion of the home. Also there is a full laundry room with cabinetry and a half bath. On the second level is another master bedroom suite. The bath is spa-like and thought was put into every detail. There is a river-rock bottom, glass enclosed shower with multiple shower heads, a Jacuzzi tub, towel warmer and more. Also, in this suite, find a separate makeup vanity and walk-in custom closet with center island and 2 other separate closets along with a sitting room and doors to a balcony for your morning coffee. The other 3 bedrooms have walk-in closets and one has double closet. The finished basement has lots of extra living space including an open family room area, half bath, bar, dance floor, and newly finished room for an office or work out room. This home sits on a half-acre lot that has been professionally landscaped at the end of the cul-de-sac. A newly installed iron fence along with a gated drive way, a new over-sized 2 car garage, new roof, whole house generat"
"New construction community in Huntingdon Valley! Introducing Stone Mill at Huntingdon Valley, a single-family home community in the Lower Moreland School District with modern home designs, luxurious finishes, and large home sites. This listing represents the Duke home design which is available to be built. The Duke provides a grand setting for cooking and entertaining, featuring a spacious kitchen designed with the chef in mind. And after a night hosting friends and family, this home offers luxurious respite in its master bedroom, which includes a private den and a dedicated dressing area. Once you enter through the two-story foyer, which is flanked on one side by a living room and on the other by a dining room, this gracious floorplan leads you to an expansive family room. Adjacent to the family room is a private study. Upstairs, the lush master bedroom suite includes a spacious master den and an indulgent master bath with a cathedral ceiling, a Roman tub, a separate shower, and a private dressing area. Photos are used for representative purposes only. Taxes to be determined. Please see Sales Manager for details."
"You won't be disappointed with with the absolutely magnificent custom built 4 bedroom, 2 full and 2 1/2 baths contemporary home on 1.12 beautifully landscaped acres located in the very desirable & prestigious Lower Moreland school district. Enter this lovely home through etched glass double doors into the 2 story foyer with etched palladium window, hardwood floors, 2 coat closets and custom light fixture. On the first floor you will also find: living room with hardwood floors and recessed lights; dining room with hardwood floors, custom light fixture and recessed lights; gorgeous recently remodeled custom kitchen with hardwood floors, high-end stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, custom cabinets with stainless accented crown molding, large island with huge rectangular sink, glass top, seating & custom light fixture, coffee bar, bar area, large built-in banquette with granite topped table and sliding glass doors to a beautiful deck with built-in hot tub, perfect for your summer get-togethers; family room with vaulted ceiling, sky lights, wood-burning fireplace, custom built-in, ceiling fan and sliding glass door to your deck; office/bonus room; convenient first floor laundry/mud room with utility sink and 1/2 bath and door to the driveway. Second floor: turned stairs to an open hallway with glass enclosed railing, overlooking the foyer and family room; large master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, recessed lights and huge professionally organized walk-in closet; master bath with double sinks, vanity area and stall shower; 2nd bedroom with charming window seat, recessed lights and professionally organized closet, spacious 3rd and 4th bedrooms with professionally organized closets; hall bath with double vanity sink and tub/shower. Additional features; huge fully finished basement with temperature controlled wine cellar, 1/2 bath and multiple storage closets; 2 zoned central AC and gas heat, alarm system, surround sound, lawn sprinklers, whole house stand-b"
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Remembering James "Jim" Corcoran, a Snohomish County hero
June 28, 2022 June 29, 2022 Kienan Briscoe 0 Comments 12 min read
BOTHELL, Wash., June 28, 2022 – Anyone who knew Jim Corcoran would describe him as active, outgoing, and profoundly generous. In the last 25 years there was hardly a day you wouldn't catch Corcoran sponsoring sports teams at the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club, sharing his military expertise at the Northwest Veteran Museum, or sitting on the Board of Directors for the Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association where he met his most recent partner, Sharon Jungers.
A Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m. on July 23, at the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club on what would be Jim's 82nd birthday.
It was because of Corcoran's intensely involved, and tremendously altruistic lifestyle, that when he began slowing down his community service his friends and family knew it had to be serious. After being in-and-out of the hospital for the past six weeks, Corcoran ultimately passed away on Tuesday, June 14, due to aplastic anemia and complications with his heart. He was 81-years-old.
"He was not one to lay around and do nothing," Jungers, his partner, said. "When I would visit him in the hospital, he would joke, 'they're keeping me captive, take me home.'"
Jungers first met Corcoran in 2013 when she joined the Board of Directors at the Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association, where he served on the board. The two got along immediately and Corcoran asked her to go to Jewel, his hometown with him, two years later. According to Jungers, the Corcoran family embraced her immediately.
Jim Corcoran with his great grandson. Photo courtesy of Alex Hendrick.
A year later Corcoran and Jungers took a trip to the East Coast, to visit Maine, the only U.S. state Corcoran had yet to visit, and then North Carolina to visit an old army buddy who served with him in Okinawa.
"I can't say enough about him," Jungers told the Lynnwood Times. "He was just an amazing man, and an amazing friend, He had an incredible sense of humor and was very, very active. I'm still in shock, and I still can't believe that he's gone."
Corcoran's fast-paced life began at a young age growing up in Jewell, Oregon where he played sports and made friends with just about everybody. Even though his life eventually would lead him to Washington State, he always returned to Jewell once a year during Memorial Day, for a family reunion. This year marked that reunion's 70th anniversary.
"He was somebody who could talk to anyone. We would be standing in line at McDonald's or we would be at the gas station, it didn't matter where we were, he could strike up a conversation with anybody. It always embarrassed me as a kid, but it really influenced me in my adult life where, now I talk to everyone and always laugh because it reminds me of him," Alex Hendrick, Jim's grandson told the Lynnwood Times.
When Corcoran was approximately five years of age, his family relocated to Raymond, Washington, where his active lifestyle brought him through drama, choir, high school student government, and playing football and running track.
After high school, Corcoran joined the U.S. Army fighting in Vietnam, where he earned a bronze star, and the Korean War quickly working his way up to a Green Beret in Special Forces. He retired from the military a Lieutenant Colonel after about 20 years of service. Corcoran remained actively involved in the Veteran community, volunteering his time at Lynnwood's Northwest Veteran's Museum where he even generously paid for the museum's utility bills.
Jim Corcoran. Photo Courtesy of Alex Hendrick.
"It's really sad to have lost Jim so quickly. I had a chance to visit him at Manor Care. I called him Jim 'the Colonel' Corcoran," Myra Rintamaki, with the Veteran Museum, told the Lynnwood Times.
Corcoran was also an extremely dedicated volunteer and club supporter at the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club, where he visited almost daily, and was named Volunteer of the Year.
"One funny story…when COVID hit, we could no longer have adults, other than staff, in the building and we have to put a hold on having volunteers. This was very upsetting to Jim since he enjoyed his daily visits with staff and kids. The day he was told that we could not have people in the building, he called my office and said, 'This is Jim Corcoran and I guess you are putting me on the payroll.' We were able to work out parking lot visits instead," Marci Volmer, Boys and Girls Club South County Chief Operating Officer, told the Lynnwood Times.
Jim Corcoran with his grandson Alex. Photo courtesy of Alex Hendrick.
Through the Club, Corcoran sponsored around 7-10 youth sports teams for many years including the basketball teams his grandson, Alex, coaches. His sponsorship did not end with donations and his name on the jersey, however. He also became very involved with the teams he sponsored, attending every game they played to show his support.
"If we weren't [at the Boys and Girls Club] every day something was wrong," Alex Hendrick said. "Every time I was at the Boys and Girls club there was at least one team with the Corcoran name on their back."
Corcoran was extremely close to his grandson Alex as he grew up, encouraging him to be the athlete he once was. By the time Alex was walking, his grandfather had him throwing a tennis ball up in the air and trying to hit it with a bat on his 3.45-acres of land in Bothell.
"James, (Jim) Corcoran, 'The Colonel' as I referred to him, was a 'straightforward enigma,'" Tom Teigen, Director for the Snohomish County Conservation and Natural Resources Department wrote in a statement to the Lynnwood Times regarding Corcoran. "He was a Special Forces, Green Beret, Veteran Warrior, Seasoned Colonel, and truly a caring, teddy bear at heart. He loved his community and invested in our youth by sponsoring hundreds of youth sport teams and programs over many decades.
"He approached the County in 2007 and together we started a 13-year journey that would have him gifting his beautiful 3.34-acre property to the residents of Snohomish County. Because of his wisdom and foresight, we were together able to create an amazing public park space. He was my friend and collaborator, and I dearly miss him."
On September 11, 2019, Corcoran pushed his generosity and love for his community to new heights by donating this land to Snohomish County to be turned into Corcoran Memorial Park. The land at that time was valued at $1,573,800 making it one of the highest-valued land donations in Snohomish County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department's 57-year history.
"We're not a real wealthy family and for someone to give that kind of property away is tremendously generous," Dean Corcoran, Jim's nephew and Executor of his uncle's estate, told the Lynnwood Times.
Jim Corcoran (center with ball cap) with his partner Sharon Jungers (blue jacket) and former County Councilman Terry Ryan (front row right) along with members of the Snohomish County Conservation and Natural Resources Department. Source: Snohomish County Government.
While the park may be a couple years away from opening, a playground was open just this year allowing Corcoran to see his dream at least begin to take shape. Alex informed the Lynnwood Times that his grandfather loved children and dogs so two "must haves" he had, while envisioning the park, were a playground where children could play and an off-leash dog park. The park will also feature parking and a picnic area for visitors to enjoy for generations.
"It was something he talked about my entire life…I just want it to be everything he always wanted, and to be able to walk around with my kids and tell them all the memories I had here," Alex said.
The property will be known as the Corcoran Memorial Park in memory of Mr. Corcoran's younger brother who died in 1970 shortly after serving in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne Division, his nephew who perished in the 2014 Oso Mudslide, and the memory of other loved ones lost in a plane crash in 1960 while serving in the Navy. Most recently the park will also honor Jim Corcoran himself and his life, legacy, and extremely generous contributions to his community.
"He wanted it to be the way he wanted it to be, so that's why it took such a long time. He had a lot of requests about the park to make sure he supported the community around it," Lynnwood City Council member Shannon Sessions told the Lynnwood Times. "He was hoping Lynnwood would annex that area so it could become a Lynnwood Park but that didn't happen, so it went to the County."
Councilwoman Sessions first met Corcoran 30 years ago as a husband to her best friend's mother. In a lot of ways, she has felt like a member of Corcoran's family, attending many of the potlucks, picnics, and events he would host on his land. Councilwoman Sessions, a fellow Air Force veteran, recalled her working relationship with Corcoran over the years helping many of Lynnwood's Veteran community.
"If you were on Jim's good side you were certainly a fortunate person. If he saw that you were a hard worker and wanted to get to the next level, he would make sure that you got to do that," Sessions told the Lynnwood Times. "If you were one of the lucky ones, he cared about you very deeply."
Sessions and her husband Keith, also a close friend with Corcoran, visited him in the hospital during his final days on earth and asked if he was ready to go. Corcoran replied he was…that he had a good life, and that he was just waiting around to see his park come into fruition.
"When he was in the hospital one of the nurses read an article about Jim giving his land away and said, 'Oh my gosh Jim, you are a saint' and he said, 'No, I just want to share the wealth' and that's what he did his entire life," Sharon Jungers, Corcoran's partner, said.
During his last six to eight weeks, daily tasks became harder for Corcoran. To those who knew him best, not seeing him attend the Boys and Girls Club to root on his teams was concerning. After struggling with his health for the past couple months Jim William Corcoran passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Below is a statement from one of Jim's mentees and friends, Jeff Hill
Jim Corcoran
"I've known Jim Corcoran since 1971, when we met in the Army at Ft Holabird, MD. His brother, Richard, had recently been killed in an automobile accident, and I apparently resembled Richard in mannerisms and humor. I became a surrogate younger brother. Jim was 30 and I was 22. Jim and I became fast friends, but it developed into much more than that.
"We ended up in the same Special Forces unit in Okinawa, where he became not only my Commanding Officer, but my mentor. Jim was a great CO who enjoyed the confidence and respect of his Enlisted men and Officers, including his superior officers. He read people exceedingly well and was able to identify their strengths and bring out the best in them, be it fellow soldiers or the ROTC students that he had great success in recruiting in the mid-late 70's, post-Vietnam, when public opinion of the Army was at a nadir.
"I know about the ROTC students because, as it happened, Jim was sent to be an ROTC instructor at the same university that I was attending after I left the service. The students loved him.
"On graduation, Jim was adamant that I apply to the FBI, based on my background in Special Forces, languages, and Counterintelligence (which also happened to be among the many qualifications in his background). I was accepted and spent 26 years in the FBI as a Special Agent. I was assigned to offices in Detroit, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Baltimore, and Milwaukee. Jim visited me and my family at each one of those assignments – we maintained big brother – little brother relationship for 51 years.
"I have visited him in Washington several times. We reminisced a lot of the old times, but of all of his accomplishments – in his military career, a career with Boeing, in his retirement – the things that mattered most to him were the Boys and Girls Club, and the donation of his property for construction of a public park to be named, in part, after his brother, Richard.
"RIP, Jim. You were a wonderful friend, Great CO, mentor, and big brother."
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But what if you didn't provide the e-signature?
In a recent case, Ghaed v Telus Communications Co, 2013, (BC) the plaintiff disputed his obligation to make a payment under a signed services contract. The plaintiff argued that although the agreement had his electronic signature, since he had not placed the electronic signature on the agreement, he was not bound by it. It was established that the signature had been placed on the agreement by his office manager. The office manager stated she was given express consent by the plaintiff to accept the services contract. Based on this sequence of events, including an opportunity for the plaintiff to terminate the contract, the court found that the services contract was valid and binding on the plaintiff.
Ensure that you have agreed to all the terms of the agreement and the other party's information has been included in the execution line.
The electronic signature should be reliable in identifying the signee. A simple copied image of a signature may not be traceable to the signee. However, a digital signature used in conjunction with a document signing software may suffice as reliable in identifying the signee.
In order to avoid uncertainty and a potential dispute, it may be a good idea either to confirm with the other party that electronic signatures are permissible for the execution of the contract, or to include a clause in the contract recognizing the validity of electronic signatures.


A anniversary afterwards affairs its server business assemblage to Lenovo, IBM is now exploring the auction of some of its networking assets and may be gluttonous as abundant as a $1 billion, sources accustomed with the amount acquaint Re/code.
When Big Blue awash its x86 server assemblage to Lenovo in a accord account $2.3 billion aftermost week, included with the accord were several networking articles — switches and added appurtenances acclimated to accredit access amid servers.
Not included in the auction to Lenovo was addition IBM artefact band focused on software-defined networking. IBM calls it Computer application Defined Arrangement for Basic Environments.
SDN is a almost fresh networking technology that allows for networks aural abstracts centers to be set up and configured bound application alone software, agnate to the way that basic machines are "spun up" aural servers. The account is that the arrangement becomes added adjustable and easier to change after the charge to bandy out fresh hardware.
IBM is said to accept artlessly approached several companies in the networking business, including Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, Juniper and Fujitsu, to barometer interest. As IBM has afresh spent big to aggrandize its Watson cerebral accretion assemblage as able-bodied as its SoftLayer billow accretion unit, the SDN assemblage is not apparent as strategically important, according to a antecedent accustomed with the company's thinking.
Ed Barbini, a agent for IBM, had no comment, citation the company's action of not commenting on rumors and speculation. Representatives of HP, Dell and Juniper beneath to comment. A adumbrative for Fujitsu was not anon available.
Several SDN startups accept embodied in contempo years, including Big Switch Networks and Nicira (now allotment of VMware), with the aim of advancing accustomed networking vendors like Cisco Systems and Juniper.
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Thanksgiving travel in 2018 is expected to hit a peak in recent years with more than 1.2 million people are expected to hit the road in Tennessee.
More Tennesseans are expected to travel to celebrate Thanksgiving this week than in any of the last four years as some 1.2 million people are expected to hit the road between Wednesday and Sunday, according to AAA.
This year's expected increase in holiday travelers is projected as 5.1 percent over 2017 in Tennessee and a 4.8 percent increase across the country.
Stephanie Milani, AAA – The Auto Club's Public Affairs Director, said this year's increase, which has over 1.24 million Tennesseans expected to travel by more than 50 miles by car, plane, boat or train for the holiday, comes with an increase in disposable income and consumer confidence.
"What we ask in the survey is, 'Do you plan to travel 50 miles or more away?' So, that cuts out the trip to grandma's across town, though some people would say that's a trip and others would say that it's not," she said.
Across the country, AAA is expecting some 54.3 million people, the most since 2005, will travel 50-plus miles for their Thanksgiving celebrations, with an estimated 48.5 million people driving and 4.27 million travelling by plane.
In Tennessee, air travel is expected to make up far less of the holiday traffic than in the rest of the country as just 3.1 percent of Tennessee travelers, or around 39,000 people, are expected to fly, compared to around 7.9 percent of travelers nationally, according to AAA's projections.
Some 1.18 million Tennesseans are expected to drive 50-plus miles for the holiday, and another 14,000 are expected to travel by train or boat, according to AAA.
While holiday travel is likely to have some effect on traffic in Tennessee, AAA and partner analytics company INRIX are projecting that travel hubs across the country will see major delays in the days leading up to Thursday.
Traffic in Atlanta, the nearest such hub to Knoxville, is expected to see delays of nearly three times normal travel durations on Tuesday afternoon, according to INRIX, and traffic from the city to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is expected to reach its worst early Tuesday night.
INRIX transportation analyst Trevor Reed said in a news release that the firm's projections can help give travelers a better idea of when to avoid major hubs and how to plan their trips to the country's airports.
"Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays for road trips, and this year will be no different," Reed said. "Knowing when and where congestion will build can help drivers avoid the stress of sitting in traffic. Our advice to drivers is to avoid commuting times in major cities altogether or plan alternative routes," Reed said.
The consistent increases in Thanksgiving travelers, which have grown by over 17 percent in Tennessee since 2014, can be traced back to the holiday's iconic homecoming appeal, Milani said.
Milani attributed part of the increase in this year's expected holiday travel to gas prices that have been trending downward since the beginning of November. While prices have been above 2017 levels for most of the month, the downward trend is expected to continue through the end of the year, and Milani said prices are expected to dip below 2017 levels by Turkey Day.
"We have seen gas prices levels being above where they were last year, and we expect to see them jumping under that threshold by Thanksgiving," Milani said.
"When you look back historically, and you see the level of gas prices last year, we should be at or below that level by Thanksgiving, and we do expect those prices to continue to trend downward through the end of the year," Milani said.
November's fall in gas prices can be partially attributed to reduced uncertainty in the oil markets following the Trump administration's implementation of long announced sanctions against Iranian oil that went into effect at the start of the month.
Speculation about the sanctions' impact on oil supplies kept prices at higher summer-demand levels through the end of the summer travel period, Milani said. Now that the sanctions have gone into effect, prices have started to fall as investors and market watchers have adjusted to their effects.
Milani added that the Thanksgiving bump in travel was not likely to push prices back up to last month's levels and that this Thanksgiving was still ripe for peak travel.
Along with that, she said, AAA is expecting to help nearly 360,000 during the holiday travel period, and she emphasized the need for travelers to prioritize preventative maintenance to prevent the need for roadside assistance.
"Flat tires, battery issues and lockouts are three things that people call us the most for, so just taking your vehicle in and getting it inspected before you hit the road can help you avoid some of those headaches," she said.


Who does not love the design and configuration of a Volkswagen Beetle? This model is probably the first car Winner Volkswagen customers in Middletown, Odessa and Dover think of when they think of our cars. You might not know, however, that a Volkswagen Beetle is not just one car. Like all other cars, it has several trim levels. Winner Volkswagen recently examined 2018 Volkswagen Beetle trim levels to help you narrow your choice for your next vehicle purchase.
If you are unfamiliar with trim levels, they refer to the grade of your car and the features it contains. Although some trim levels are higher than others, it does not mean certain Beetle models skimp on features. 2018 Volkswagen Beetle trim levels make up eight distinct trims. The hatchback models are the 2.0T S, the 2.0T Coast, and the 2.0T SE hatchback. The next three trim levels are convertible models, the S, Dune and Coast. The SE convertible and a Dune convertible with one extra exterior color option are also available.
All eight 2018 Volkswagen Beetle trim levels use a 2.0-liter, 174 horsepower four-cylinder engine, and all eight have six-speed automatic shifting with manual available if you want to switch over during driving. Front-wheel drive comes standard on all trim levels, and several exterior colors are available. For the best color selection though, check out the 2.0T S hatchback. It has eight available colors, while the other models have plenty of options but may not be available in all of them.
All of this model's trim levels come with four seats, which reduces passenger and cargo room. We do, however, like the overall cozy feel of this car. In addition, EPA estimates say the VW trim levels get about 29 MPG, which makes it an unusually fuel-efficient car for something so small.
The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle has a 6.3-inch touchscreen - again, impressive for such a compact car. The extra width on the touchscreen, which is usually five inches in a VW, allows you to see full-color and easily navigable maps. It also lets you easily read and respond to your car's basic information and alerts, such as traffic reports and gasoline levels. Voice command and navigation are optional, but we recommend them, as they give you more hands-free control over your car.
Smartphone integration is possible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connection options. If you do not like either of those, you can use the VW Car-Net App-Connect. Bluetooth connectivity and USB ports are standard, so you can take as many devices on the road with you as needed.
As a rule, Volkswagens do not come standard with many safety features, but there are several options that will not break the bank. We especially recommend parking sensors and blind spot monitoring. As of May 2018, all vehicles regardless of make or model will also have a backup camera. This feature will help you maneuver through traffic and detect pedestrians. We also like the audio anti-theft deterrent option for this vehicle.
If you are interested in our inventory or would like to test drive one of our models, please contact Winner Volkswagen today.


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Automatic report saving option is already integrated into the Shaker controller Software. Upon vibration tests completion, the reports in DTU format are saved in the corresponding file directory. If you want to change the file directory for results saving, click "ZETLAB" key in the top left section of the panel, select option "User file directory option" in the drop-down list, click the key "Tests results" in the appearing window, then assign the new file directory.