8.31.2017

22 NEW PHOTOS OF HARRY BENNETT'S LODGE


One of my long time readers, Mark Richards of Grand Rapids, visited the Harry Bennett Lodge and sent these photos to me! I love this stuff don't you?

Mark and chatted via phone and he told me he was stunned by how run down the Lodge is now.  Well it has to be really expensive to maintain and who would for have the money for that?

Thank you MARK!!  Grand Rapids folks who need a home inspection visit Mark's website. click on the logo or HERE


Harry Herbert Bennett (January 17, 1892 – January 4, 1979), a former boxer and ex-Navy sailor, was an executive at Ford Motor Company during the 1930s and 1940s. He was best known as the head of Ford’s Service Department, or Internal Security.


LOST LAKE

While working for Ford, his union busting tactics, of which the Battle of the Overpass was a prime example, made him a foe of the United Auto Workers. He was fired in 1945 by Henry Ford II, and died in Los Gatos, California, on January 4, 1979, of an undisclosed cause.


He had various residences in Michigan, including Bennett's Lodge near Farwell, a log cabin style house in East Tawas, and Bennett's Castle located on the Huron River in Ypsilanti.


Bennett had a lodge built for him in Freeman Township, Michigan, on Lost Lake. The house is constructed of brick and concrete block with concrete siding fashioned to make it look like a log cabin.


It has wooden floors and wall paneling, a 128-foot (39 m) long porch, and a stone fireplace. Chairs and sofas for the house were custom made by the finest craftsmen and upholstered using the highest grade of leather that Ford acquired for use in their most luxurious automobiles of the era.


The swimming pool beside the house provided more than the usual entertainment to Bennett and his guests: The pool was constructed with a viewing room (complete with wet bar) adjacent to the pool.

LODGE PORCH INLAY "WOODEN" TILES

A glass window looked into the pool under water, so Harry and company could enjoy watching their female guests swim. (creepy)



Since Bennett was always paranoid of being under attack, he included many security features in the lodge. The lodge was surrounded by a moat full of pointed posts.


The bridge over the moat was kept loaded with dynamite. The lodge itself has many custom features. Hidden behind a hinged bookcase in the study is a secret passageway which leads to the dock. Every step of the staircase in the passageway is a different height from the others to make tripping pursuers more likely.


Bennett would practice running down the steps so that he memorized their spacing to give him a head start if pursued. There is also a hidden room which was home to a central point in the ventilation system, where conversations from multiple rooms could be clearly overheard.


The roof of the building featured a guard station parapet at one end, complete with a fireplace to keep Bennett's men warm while on 24-hour armed watch when Bennett was at the lodge in colder months.


Bennett also had a private airfield with an airplane at the other end of Lost Lake. In the event of an attack, Bennett could take the secret passageway, emerge by the dock, take a boat across the lake, and escape by airplane. The attack never came.


The lodge and property was purchased by the Boy Scouts of America, Clinton Valley Council in 1964. Lost Lake Scout Reservation now stands on the site. The lodge is abandoned, as the reservation is now closed. Much of the furniture remains, but the pool has fallen into disrepair. Trees have been planted on the airfield.  The Lodge has since been abandoned and it is 90% in ruins.











8.26.2017

SOLAR ECLIPSE AUGUST 2017 PHOTOS AND VIDEO


The solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 was a total eclipse visible within a band across the entire contiguous United States, passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts.

As a partial solar eclipse, it was visible on land from Nunavut in northern Canada to as far south as northern South America. In northwestern Europe and Africa, it was partially visible in the late evening. In Asia it was visible only at the eastern extremity, the Chukchi Peninsula.


Prior to this event, no solar eclipse had been visible across the entire contiguous United States since June 8, 1918; not since the February 1979 eclipse had a total eclipse been visible from anywhere in the mainland United States. The path of totality touched 14 states, and the rest of the U.S. had a partial eclipse.




Self-proclaimed “armchair aeroscience geek” Liem Bahneman managed to capture the Great American Eclipse from an unusual and amazing perspective: he loaded cameras onto a high-altitude and shot what the total solar eclipse looks like from the edge of space. The 9-minute video above is what one camera recorded over Central Oregon.

Bahneman used a total of four cameras on his near space stratospheric balloon: three still cameras (including a Ricoh Theta 360) and a GoPro shooting video.

KIMMER'S FAVORITE FALL NAIL COLORS FOR 2017







REMEMBERING PRINCESS DIANA: NEW SHOWS ON REELZ NETWORK!


Saturday night, join Kitty Kelley for a Princess Diana special that reveals what life was really like for The People's Princess. Watch Princess Diana: The Kitty Kelley Files Saturday at 9 ET/10 PT.

Then on Sunday night, watch Diana's Death: The Search for the Truth for an all new look at her tragic wreck. Was there something wrong with the car all along? Don't miss Diana's Death: The Search for the Truth Sunday at 10 ET/PT.


TWO DAYS OF ROYAL SHOWS!

SATURDAY
STARTING AT 3 ET/12 PT
NANCY O'DELL REMEMBERS PRINCESS DIANA
ROYAL SECRETS
CELEBRITY LEGACIES: PRINCESS DIANA SPENCER
PRINCESS DIANA: CASE CLOSED WITH A.J. BENZA
DIANA'S DEATH: MYSTERY SOLVED
PRINCESS DIANA: THE KITTY KELLEY FILES

SUNDAY
STARTING AT 3 ET/12 PT
WILLIAM & KATE: THE JOURNEY
CELEBRITY LEGACIES: PRINCESS DIANA SPENCER
PRINCESS DIANA: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
DIANA'S DEATH: THE SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH

CLICK IMAGE OR LINK FOR A PREVIEW


TEMPERANCE: THE ANGEL MESSENGER


Temperance indicates that you are learning to bring about balance, patience and moderation in your life. You have been able to take the middle road, avoiding extremes and maintaining a great sense of calm in your life. You have learned to keep calm in situations of great stress or anxiety, and you give the impression of being a swan, paddling madly underneath the water but appearing so graceful and elegant on the surface.

You do not let things get to you, and you have found a place of peace where you can put things into perspective when things get hectic. Your respect for balance and tranquility is what will help you to achieve and experience fulfillment in your life. Your temperament will be well balanced and you demonstrate good management and balance in your outlook on life.

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8.12.2017

STICK MEN PERFORMING AT CALLAHAN'S SEPT 3 2017


Stick Men featuring King Crimson members Tony Levin & Pat Mastelotto will be performing at Callahan's in Auburn Hills, MI on Sept. 3, 2017.

Stick Men is a progressive rock band created by musicians with extensive experience playing together. Pat Mastelotto and Tony Levin are the rhythm section of the legendary band King Crimson.

Mastelotto is in demand all over the world as the premier drummer for progressive rock. Levin plays in Crimson, with Peter Gabriel, and has recorded with John Lennon, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and others. MarkusReuter  is a renowned composer/guitarist who designed and plays his own unique touch style guitar.


Stick Men Feat. King Crimson Members To Tour US & Canada In Support of “Prog Noir” Studio Album & Forthcoming Double Live Album “Roppongi - Live in Tokyo 2017, Featuring Mel Collins”

In support of their their critically acclaimed studio album “Prog Noir” and forthcoming digital only live album “Roppongi - Live in Tokyo 2017, Featuring Mel Collins,” Stick Men, featuring Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson and Markus Reuter, will tour North America starting in August.

Says Tony, “Stick Men are happy to continue their 'Prog Noir' tour with U.S. and Canada dates in August and September. And the band has a new release, “Rapongi - Live in Tokyo 2017,” accompanied by the great King Crimson sax & flutist Mel Collins. The unique sounding band is at the peak of their abilities, helping define progressive rock.” Pat adds, “Here we come! It's the back in the van tour as our Stick Men power trio heads up the East Coast all the way into Canada and then back to touch the northern Midwest.”

To purchase Stick Men's new live “double” download album “Roppongi - Live in Tokyo 2017, Featuring Mel Collins”:

http://www.iapetus-media.com/s tick-men-roppongi (European store)
https://stickmen-moonjune.band camp.com/music (USA store)

SEVEN OF PENTACLES: TIME AND REWARD


The Seven of Pentacles shows that you have a strong desire to invest in those things that will provide long-term benefit. You understand the value of putting in time and energy now for longer-term rewards, and you are not necessarily looking for ‘quick wins’ as such.

You also want to make sure that you are focusing your attention on the right areas that will give you the biggest ‘bang for your buck’, instead of wasting time on areas that will not deliver any value. You have a long-term view and you are focused on sustainability of results.

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SUE THE T REX WAS FOUND AUG 12 1990


On this day in 1990, fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson discovers three huge bones jutting out of a cliff near Faith, South Dakota. They turn out to be part of the largest-ever Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered, a 65 million-year-old specimen dubbed Sue, after its discoverer.



Interesting and/or little-known facts about Sue, the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered. She has been on display since 2000 in Chicago's Field Museum, since 1893 the city's showcase and storehouse of mummies and other anthropological souvenirs, plus fossils and preserved plants and animals. The museum, with support from academic, business and philanthropic institutions, purchased the bones at auction in 1997.

ROBERT CONRAD ENTERS THE WILD, WILD WEST WORLD OF PODCASTING


LOS ANGELES, CA – August 10, 2017: Award-winning actor Robert Conrad is launching a podcast on CRN Digital Talk Radio’s new CRN PodPlus channel, the national radio network announced today.

Podcast episodes will feature Conrad interviewing an array of his Hollywood friends and other celebrities.

In addition to his podcasting duties, the former “Baa Baa Black Sheep” star hosts “The Lounge with Robert Conrad” on CRN Digital Talk Radio’s CRN 1 channel every Thursday at 6 p.m. Eastern / 3 p.m. Pacific.

“The world of podcasting is sort of the wild, wild west. It’s fitting that the man who played Jim West has his own podcast,” said CRN Digital Talk Radio’s President and CEO, Michael J. Horn, referencing Conrad’s role and hit 1960s television series “The Wild Wild West.”


“Bob is naturally entertaining and a great interviewer. Hollywood enthusiasts will love his conversations with their favorite stars,” Horn added.

Robert Conrad has acted in dozens of movies and hundreds of television episodes. He is best known as the star of “The Wild, Wild West," “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” and "Hawaiian Eye." He has won a People’s Choice Award (Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Program) and been nominated for a Golden Globe.

Check show availability or listen online at CRNTalk.com.

8.10.2017

PROPER WAY TO WRITE COURSE WORK FOR STUDENTS


Writing thesis is a mandatory task that probably any person faces. If you deal with it rightfully, the mark will be high and satisfactory. When a student meets the challenge, one doesn’t know how to start. By and large, it is not fatal but usually painful.

Correctly organized course paper is a guarantee of success. When you are familiar with the procedure and topic, all things go along. The ability to organize yourself is not an easy thing. How to fight with your own laziness and write a course work on time?
What have I faced?

The most difficult task for me as for student is to start. I have to spend lots of hours motivating myself before writing a page. Sounds familiar, isn’t it? If you are not productive, the work will never be done on time. Afterward, you never meet the deadline and try to solve the issue at the last night.

Any project demands self-organization and patience. However, appreciation of the topic is not an exception. When you don’t understand what it is, a miracle will not happen. The potential obstacle for writing is incomprehension.
Referring to my previous experience, the lack of motivation is the biggest problem. How not to put off to tomorrow?


What is the solution to all challenges?

⦁ Read the guidance on course work writing. These gold mines of tips and hints are able to simplify the procedure. When you are aware of the principal points, there are no difficulties to deal with. By and large, assess information critically and highlight the significant one.

⦁ Organize your personal space. When everything is clean and in the correct place, your brain works better. Don’t be lazy and clean up the mess. This is the best gift you can give to yourself. Ventilate the space and let the fresh air to come in. Your thoughts will be balanced and clear.

⦁ Check out the most popular topics and select the most suitable one. The bad theme is the stumbling block on your course paper. When you have no idea what about the thesis is, you will not be satisfied with the results. If you don’t know which one to choose, consult with your teacher or professor.

⦁ Use the carrot. The majority of students cannot motivate themselves on writing. To do this, find out what encourages you the most. Sweets, games or little journey perfectly suit the purpose. For instance, when you’ll do a certain number of pages, use the carrot. Throw a party for one person with a table of sweets. Don’t be greedy with your praise.

⦁ Divide the course paper size into parts. After the period of laziness, there is the night of hard work. You are jacked up on juice, and the procedure can be disgusting. The amount of work which can be done in two weeks should be solved at one night. You should divide the paper into several parts and deal with it gradually.

⦁ Keep an eye on the atmosphere. Select a quiet and illuminated place. This will not hurt your eyesight and ruin health. The room should be comfortable for you. If conditions are not convenient, it will be harder to concentrate.


Parting words

With this guidance, you will simplify the procedure of writing a course paper. If you follow this one, it is easier to organize the space and to do the job. Scribe notes and a previous version of a thesis. This step is responsible for the successful result.

You should not be afraid to make mistakes. If you pretend to be perfect, you will never achieve the desired peaks. All of the powerful players have mistaken more than once. However, if you have no desire to write, there is always a hint. Order a paper on PapersOwl.

8.09.2017

GLEN CAMPBELL DIED YESTERDAY


Glen Campbell finally succumbed to Alzheimer's disease yesterday. It was announced about 17 hours ago. Poor Glen, his last years were a tragic struggle for dignity, but now he is free.

John Wayne Kim Darby and Glen in True Grit

Glen was one of my very very favorite performers throughout my entire life. I loved his TV show when I was a kid and of course he was so good in the John Wayne movie TRUE GRIT. The theme song from TG is still so beautiful..


A rep for Universal Music Group, Campbell's record label, confirmed the singer's death to Rolling Stone. During a career that spanned six decades, Campbell sold over 45 million records. In 1968, one of his biggest years, he outsold the Beatles.


Glen had so many gorgeous songs...Witchita Lineman stands tall to this day.. As will Glen Campbell's talent and legend. He was loved by his peers, friends, family and his legions of fans around the globe. RIP

GAME OF THRONES BINGO!


GoT, the ultimate in boxset viewing recently came back on our screens. If like me you tend to need a brief catch up before watching a new series then you will love these bingo cards created by Bingo.paddypower.com. Using the cards you can re-watch all the old episodes and enjoy some of your favourite scenes and plot lines. The cards can be used for all 7 seasons, meaning you can play again and again!

8.07.2017

THE OFFICIAL STAGE PLAY BIO OF TINA TURNER COMING SOON!


COMING SOON

The official stage musical of music legend Tina Turner is now in development.

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Coming soon to the West End stage, the official stage musical of music legend Tina Turner is now in development. Enter your email above for all the latest production news. Details have yet to be confirmed.


According to reports, Tina Turner herself was in London last week to attend a private workshop with an initial cast of 14. They will work from an initial draft of a book by Olivier Award winning playwright Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) in collaboration with director Phyllida Lloyd (Donmar's Shakespeare Trilogy, Mamma Mia!).

The forthcoming TINA TURNER musical is said to be a musical biography, chronicling her journey from rags to riches, to rags again, and ultimately to icon status. From growing up in the small town of Nutbush, to her stormy marrage to fellow musician Ike Turner, Tina Turner escaped his abuse before recording the brilliant comeback album Private Dancer in 1985 which propelled her to mega stardom.



Some of Tina Turner's greatest hits include "Fool In Love", "Proud Mary", "Nutbush City Limits", "What’s Love Got To Do With It", "I Don’t Wanna Fight" and "Simply The Best".

GAME OF THRONES SEASON 7 EPISODE 4 WAS FANTASTIC!


Hack or no hack, last night's Game of Thrones episode was the most exciting one so far in my opinion...The battle is ON! No spoilers here, but if you dare... take a look at Inside the Episode...

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