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The 10 most notorious Oscar snubs of all time
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There's always drama around this time of year after the Oscar nominations are delivered like anvils of theatrical success, with the weight borne even more heavily by those who are left without one.
Let's be real for a second; the Academy Awards are not the Nuremberg Trials. They're about super rich people patting themselves on the back so that they can earn even more money and be watched by even more millions of people. Some people seem to be perpetual favourites - hello, Meryl Streep - and others not so lucky.
This year Leonardo DiCaprio (as usual), Ben Affleck and Nicole Kidman are all among the surprising non-starters in the awards race. Today, we're celebrating the overlooked underdog with ten misser-outerers over the years.
10. Anthony Perkins in Psycho, 1960
His character Norman Bates contributed a whole lot of creepiness to this classic, yet all the praise was showered (deservingly) upon the star, Janet Leigh, with not even a nomination to his name.
9. Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby, 1968
Her co-star Ruth Gordon took away an Oscar for playing Rosemary's crazy neighbour, but Mia Farrow's more subtle performance – as the mother-to-be of Satan, no less, she was tortured enough to drive you to paranoia – in Roman Polanski's iconic horror, left Mia Farrow out of the Oscar race completely.
8. Malcolm McDowell in A Clockwork Orange, 1971
Again, the 'cult role in a cult film but no Oscar' pattern emerges. It takes a considerable amount of talent to express the brutality exuded and then endured by Alex DeLarge. It's worth noting, too, that not even Hitchcock, unarguably one of the greatest directors of all time, has ever scored an Academy Award. But then again, does it make the slightest difference to those who appreciate his work? Doubtful.
7. Sigourney Weaver in Aliens, 1986
While she missed out on the top gong, this snub was ultimately a triumph because the nomination itself was such a game-changer. A woman? Kicking butt in a sci-fi/action/horror film? The blokes taking orders from her? Oh yeah, this brought the genres, and gender roles in cinema, to a new level.
6. Denzel Washington in Philadelphia, 1993
While Tom Hanks won big for his role as an AIDS sufferer, he couldn't have pulled it off without Denzel Washington beside him. Washington's Joe Miller, who gradually shakes off his own homophobia as he represents fellow lawyer Hanks, steals the show with a passionate portrayal of his own personal transformation, but no, there was no award for him.
5. Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction, 1994
Jules Winnfield was the role that earned him international fame and critical adoration, but it wasn't quite reflected in his Oscar nom – for Best Supporting Actor, even though he shared about equal screentime with John Travolta, who was up for Best Actor. (And he didn't win anyway). 1994 was a contentious year, with Pulp and Shawshank Redemption overshadowed by Forrest Gump. Life's like a box of chocolates, etc.
4. Emile Hirsch in Into The Wild, 2007
This was Hirsch's breakthrough role – as a headstrong young man so hellbent on abandoning all the trappings of "society" that he literally sacrifices his life for it. But despite it being one of the most widely acclaimed films that year, the emotional intensity of his performance wasn't deemed worthy of a running in the Oscars race.
3. Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter, 2010
Poor Marky Mark. At the 2011 Oscars, Christian Bale was nominated for playing his brother, Amy Adams for playing his girlfriend, and Melissa Leo for playing his mum – but the muscle man himself missed out.
2. Tilda Swinton in We Need To Talk About Kevin, 2011
It's been called the best performance of her career, and she was featured in countless Best Actress lists and won numerous other awards, but she didn't even receive an Oscar nom for her role as killer Ezra Miller's harrowed mother that, much like Rosemary's Baby, is a potent contraceptive in the widely acclaimed and difficult-to-watch Kevin.
1. Leonardo DiCaprio in Django Unchained, 2013
Leonardo, King of Snubs. His portrayal of inhumanly evil slave owner, Calvin Candie, is an unparalleled steals-the-show performance that, predictably, failed to result in an Oscar nomination. His counterpart Christoph Waltz, meanwhile, scored a nom for Best Supporting Actor, but this is just one in a long line for Leo, who, incredibly, has never got his hands on that little golden statuette in his entire illustrious career. Poor Leo.
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At the 1834 Jail, visitors had a chance to view the progress the Friends of Historic Herkimer County group has made in its restoration work at the jail. The rooms on the main level look bright and display panels about the jail and history of law enforcement in Herkimer County have been hung on the walls.
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Gems Along the Mohawk kicked off Rock the Canal Weekend in a big way Friday.
The Gems Along the Mohawk conference room was rededicated to the Genesis Group as the "Genesis - East Room," the first six Gems of Distinction recipients were recognized and Captain Jerry Gertz dedicated his newest Erie Canal cruise boat, Lil' Diamond III.
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Dave Wood's Book Report, April 29, 2009
A wag of my acquaintance once said that word processors are ruining the art of biography. He explained that it's so easy to type on them (no carriage return, no worries of hyphenation, etc.), that "if Moses had one, there'd be 17 commandments rather than 10."By: Dave Wood,
A wag of my acquaintance once said that word processors are ruining the art of biography. He explained that it's so easy to type on them (no carriage return, no worries of hyphenation, etc.), that "if Moses had one, there'd be 17 commandments rather than 10."
In some ways it's true. Back in the 18th century, Dr. Samuel Johnson wrote wonderfully perceptive and readable biographies of writers like Richard Savage in about 50 modern-day pages. But even before the advent of the word processor the modern taste for detail led to biographers piling more and more detail into their work.
One of the great literary biographies of the past fifty years was "Sinclair Lewis: A Life," by Mark Schorer.
Schorer admits in his preface that he had little regard for Lewis and thought he could knock something off in a few hundred pages, but found Lewis's life so fascinating that he ended up spending 10 years at the task and his wife, to help him out, got a degree in library science!
And now we have "Cheever: A Life," by Blake Bailey (Knopf, $35). Bailey who is a foremost John Cheever scholar, takes 770 pages to delineate the life of one of America's great chroniclers of the middle class.
In some ways, one gets the feeling that Bailey found the same fascination with Cheever's life that Schorer found in Lewis. And on top of that has a high regard for Cheever's work.
The Cheever family was a prominent 17th century New England family that fell into ruin for many reasons, alcohol being one of them. Cheever's father was a failure and he never could have attended Harvard without the help of his mother, who, in desperate financial straits, opened a successful gift shop, about which her son was always embarrassed. He felt his family should never have gone into "trade."
And then it's on to Cheever's own rocky life, with a wealthy wife who greeted him upon his return from a TB sanitarium by saying "It was great while you were gone because the toilet seat was never wet."
Bailey chronicles Cheever's monumental drinking episodes in great detail. Author Fred Exley got to know Cheever when they were both at the McDowell Colony. Exley, perhaps the most notorious literary boozer of the twentieth century, was "shocked" at the amount of Cheever's intake.
Bailey goes on to chronicle Cheever's sexual activity which was very active, both with actresses like Hope Lange and many, many gentlemen friends.
Bailey's research net on this topic is vasty. He even mentions the episode in "Seinfeld" when George Costanza finds letters to his father-in-law to-be, love letters from none other than John Cheever.
All this of course is tied into Cheever's literary production, where Bailey shows a fine appreciation of Cheever's art.
In sum, it's a very perceptive if depressing account, made even more depressing by 32 pages of family photos, in which everyone looks like a happy upper middle class family.
It's difficult to review a book of photographs in a column such as this, but it would be a shame to ignore altogether a wonderful book of photos,
"American Home," by Tom Arndt, Foreword by Garrison Keillor (University of Minnesota Press, $49.95). Subtitled "Tom Arndt's Minnesota," this is not a book showing off our Mondales, our Humphreys, our Stassens, our Pillsburys, our Pucketts, our Quality of Life, or our Walleyes.
This is a book about the average Joe and Johanna at the State Fair, on Hennepin Avenue in front of Moby Dick's. Lots of sleazy stuff, but more particularly human beings just getting on with life.
Garrison Keillor's introduction is spot-on when he says "These are people, who, I imagine, did not get a slice of the big real estate boom of the '70s and '80s. They aren't players, they didn't buy Microsoft early or put their money into gold ingots when gold was going up. Their timing was off. They hung around, chewed the rag, bitched about being broke and had another beer."
Dave Wood is a past vice president of the National Book Critics Circle and former book review editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Phone him at (715) 426-9554.
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A private southern university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Housed A.B. Freeman School of Business, Law School, Engineering, Tulane College for men & Newcomb Collegefor women. Tulane and Newcomb have been disolved into one undergraduate college after Hurricane Katrina closed the university for the Fall 2005 semester. Scott Cowen is the president of tulane university and closed these historic colleges.
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A school that when compared to any other school looks like the scum of the earth. The punch-line of many jokes when talking about one's stupidity. She is so dumb. Like where does she go, Tulane?!
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School for kids who possibly for the first time in their lives didn't get what they were meant to want.
Overpriced, but considering the target group and the element of luxury consumption, shrewdly so. Snowflake's going to love it, and forget about not getting into Harvard or Duke, so it's all good and the money's well spent. Tulane was a better fit.
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An over-rated, over-priced, and mainly Jewish-influenced university. At this campus you'll see many a JAP, spoiled New England kids, prep, and party-seeking kids. Honestly, Tulane is very good only in a few areas, probably such as Medicine and Law, and the rest are mainly mediocre. Lots of party-goers though. Some of their frat parties are totally nuts, with a huge number of people overflowing out of a frat house, and it makes you wonder if some of these people ever crack a book.
After Katrina, Tulane decided to phase out their whole engineering department except for the degrees of: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering(Undecided), and Engineering Physics. This isn't too surprising considering that these departments were not Tulane's strong suits anyway. But the reasoning for ditching those departments: financial reasons. Yeah, right, after you take at least 30K from each person you don't have enough to keep the Engineering school going. Gimme a break. Dude 1: "Man, I'm undecided about which school I should go to. I was accepted to Rice, UCLA, and Tulane. I'm leaning towards Tulane right now because I'm thinking it's a fun place."
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Colonies in antiquity
Colonies in antiquity were city-states founded from a mother-city (its "metropolis"[1]), not from a territory-at-large. Bonds between a colony and its metropolis remained often close, and took specific forms.[2] However, unlike in the period of European colonialism during the early and late modern era, ancient colonies were usually sovereign and self-governing from their inception.
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Egyptian colony[edit]
An Egyptian colony that was stationed in southern Canaan dates to slightly before the First Dynasty.[3] Narmer had Egyptian pottery produced in Canaan and exported back to Egypt,[4] from regions such as Arad, En Besor, Rafiah, and Tel ʿErani.[4] Shipbuilding was known to the Ancient Egyptians as early as 3000 BC, and perhaps earlier. The Archaeological Institute of America reports[5] that the earliest dated ship—75 feet long, dating to 3000 BC[6] – may have possibly belonged to Pharaoh Aha.[6]
Phoenician colonies[edit]
The Phoenicians were the major trading power in the Mediterranean in the early part of the first millennium BC. They had trading contacts in Egypt and Greece, and established colonies as far west as modern Spain, at Gadir (modern Cádiz). From Gadir they controlled access to the Atlantic Ocean and the trade routes to Britain. The most famous and successful of Phoenician colonies was Kart-Hadasht (Qart-ḥadašt, literally "New Town"), a colony founded from Tyre. It would eventually be known as Carthage.
Greek colonies[edit]
In Ancient Greece, colonies were sometimes founded by vanquished people, who left their homes to escape subjection at the hand of a foreign enemy; sometimes as a sequel to civil disorders, when the losers in internecine battles left to form a new city elsewhere; sometimes to get rid of surplus population, and thereby to avoid internal convulsions; and sometimes as a result of ostracism. But in most cases the motivation was to establish and facilitate relations of trade with foreign countries and further the wealth of the mother-city (in Greek, metropolis). Colonies were established in Ionia and Thrace as early as the 8th century BC.[7]
More than thirty Greek city-states had multiple colonies around the Mediterranean world, with the most active being Miletus, with ninety colonies stretching throughout the Mediterranean Sea, from the shores of the Black Sea and Anatolia (modern Turkey) in the east, to the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula in the west, as well as several colonies on the northern coast of Africa with the overall sumN. G. L. Hammond (2003). A history of Greece to 322 BC. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 9 May 2013. being 1500 from the late ninth, up to the 5th century BC.
There were two similar types of colony, one known as an ἀποικία - apoikia (pl.: ἀποικίαι, apoikiai) and the other as an ἐμπορίov - emporion (pl.: ἐμπορία, emporia). The first type of colony was a city-state on its own; the second was a Greek trading-colony.
The Greek city-states began establishing colonies around 800 BC, at first at Al Mina on the coast of Syria and the Greek emporium Pithekoussai at Ischia in the Bay of Naples, both established about 800 BC by Euboeans.[8]
Two flushes of new colonists set out from Greece at the transition between the "Dark Ages" and the start of the Archaic Period, one in the early 8th century BC and a second burst of the colonizing spirit in the 6th century. Population growth and cramped spaces at home seem an insufficient explanation, while the economical and political dynamics produced by the competitive spirit between the frequently kingless, newly introduced concept of the Greek city-states, striving to expand their sphere of economical influence better fits as their true incentive. Through this Greek expansion the use of coins flourished throughout the Mediterranean Basin.
Influential Greek colonies in the western Mediterranean – many of them in today's Italy — included Cyme, Rhegium (Rhegion) by Chalcis and Zankle (c. 8th century), Syracuse by Corinth/Tenea (c. 734 BC), Naxos by Chalkis (c. 734 BC), Massalia (the later Marseille, France, c. 598 BC) and Agathe (shortly after Massalia) by Phokaia, Elea (Italy) and Emporion (nowadays Spain) by Phokaia/Massalia (c. 540 BC and early 6th century), Antipolis (nowadays France) by Achaea, Alalia (Corsica) by Phokaia/Massalia (c. 545 BC) and Cyrene (Cyrenaica, nowadays Libya) by Thera (762/61 and 632/31 BCE).[9]
Several formulae were generally adhered to on the solemn and sacred occasions when a new colony set forth. If a Greek city was sending out a colony, an oracle, especially one such as the Oracle of Delphi, was almost invariably consulted beforehand. Sometimes certain classes of citizens were called upon to take part in the enterprises; sometimes one son was chosen by lot from every house where there were several sons; and strangers expressing a desire to join were admitted. A person of distinction was selected to guide the emigrants and make the necessary arrangements. It was usual to honor these founders of colonies, after their death, as heroes. Some of the sacred fire was taken from the public hearth in the Prytaneum, from which the fire on the public hearth of the new city was kindled. And, just as each individual had his private shrines, so the new community maintained the worship of its chief domestic deities, the colony sending embassies and votive gifts to the mother-city's principal festivals for centuries afterwards.
The relation between colony and mother-city, known literally as the metropolis, was viewed as one of mutual affection. Any differences that arose were made up, if possible, by peaceful means, war being deemed excusable only in cases of extreme necessity. The charter of foundation contained general provisions for the arrangement of the affairs of the colony, and also some special enactments. The constitution of the mother-city was usually adopted by the colony, but the new city remained politically independent. If the colony sent out a fresh colony on its own account, the mother-city was generally consulted, or was at least requested to furnish a leader. Frequently the colonies declaring their commitment to the various metropolitic alliances formed in the Greek mainland and for religious reasons would pay tribute in religious centres, like Delphi, Olympia or Delos.[10] It is worth noting that the Peloponnesian War was in part a result of a dispute between Corinth and her colony of Corcyra (Corfu). The cleruchs, known in Greek as klêrouchoi, formed a special class of Greek colonists, being assigned individual plots of land in the place to which they had been assigned. The trade factories set up in foreign countries, such as Egypt, were somewhat different from the ordinary colonies, the members retaining the right of domicile in their own fatherland and confining themselves to their own quarter in the foreign city.
Roman colonies[edit]
It was an old custom in ancient Italy to send out colonies for the purpose of securing new conquests. The Romans, having no standing army, used to plant bodies of their own citizens in conquered towns as a kind of garrison. These bodies would consist partly of Roman citizens, usually to the number of three hundred; partly of members of the Latin League, in larger numbers. The third part of the conquered territory was handed over to the settlers. The coloniae civium Romanorum (colonies of Roman citizens) were specially intended to secure the two seacoasts of Italy, and were hence called coloniae maritimae. The coloniae Latinae, of which there was a far greater number, served the same purpose for the mainland.
The duty of leading the colonists and founding the settlement was entrusted to a commission usually consisting of three members. These men continued to stand in the relation of patrons (patroni) to the colony after its foundation. The colonists entered the conquered city in military array, preceded by banners, and the foundation was celebrated with special solemnities. The coloniae were free from taxes, and had their own constitution, a copy of the Roman, electing from their own body their Senate and other officers of State. To this constitution the original inhabitants had to submit. The coloniae civium Romanorum retained Roman citizenship, and were free from military service, their position as outposts being regarded as an equivalent. The members of the coloniae Latinae served among the socii, the allies, and possessed the so-called ius Latinum or Latinitas. This secured to them the right of acquiring property, the concept of commercium, and the right of settlement in Rome, and under certain conditions the power of becoming Roman citizens; though in course of time these rights underwent many limitations.
From the time of the Gracchi the colonies lost their military character. Colonization came to be regarded as a means of providing for the poorest class of the Roman Plebs. After the time of Sulla it was adopted as a way of granting land to veteran soldiers. The right of founding colonies was taken away from the people by Julius Caesar, and passed into the hands of the Roman emperors, who used it mainly in the provinces for the exclusive purpose of establishing military settlements, partly with the old idea of securing conquered territory. It was only in exceptional cases that the provincial colonies enjoyed the immunity from taxation which was granted to those in Italy.
Most of this text is taken from Harry Thurston Peck's Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (1898) and needs to be rewritten and expanded.
- ^ see Metropolis for etymology
- ^ Thomas R. Martin (1 August 2000). Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times. Yale University Press. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-300-08493-1. Retrieved 24 February 2013. "...at their new location, colonists were expected to retain ties with their metropolis. A colony that sided with its metropolis's enemy in a war, for example was regarded as disloyal..."
- ^ Naomi Porat (1992). "An Egyptian Colony in Southern Palestine During the Late Predynastic to Early Dynastic". In Edwin C. M. van den Brink. The Nile Delta in Transition: 4th.-3rd. Millennium B.C. : Proceedings of the Seminar Held in Cairo, 21.-24. October 1990, at the Netherlands Institute of Archaeology and Arabic Studies. Van den Brink. pp. 433–440. ISBN 978-965-221-015-9. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ a b Naomi Porat, "Local Industry of Egyptian Pottery in Southern Palestine During the Early Bronze I Period," in Bulletin of the Egyptological, Seminar 8 (1986/1987), pp. 109-129. See also University College London web post, 2000.
- ^ Ward, Cheryl. "World's Oldest Planked Boats", in Archaeology (Volume 54, Number 3, May/June 2001). Archaeological Institute of America.
- ^ a b Schuster, Angela M.H. "This Old Boat", Dec. 11, 2000. Archaeological Institute of America.
- ^ Hornblower, Simon; Spawforth, Antony (2003). The Oxford Classical Dictionary. Oxford University Press. p. 1515. ISBN 978-0-19-956738-6. Retrieved 24 February 2013. "From the 8th century BC the coast of Thrace was colonised by Greeks."
- ^ Robin Lane Fox (9 March 2010). Travelling Heroes: In the Epic Age of Homer. Random House Digital, Inc. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-679-76386-4. Retrieved 24 February 2013. "Robin Lane Fox examines the cultural connections made by Euboean adventurers in the 8th century"
- ^ A list of Greek colonies with individual articles.
- ^ "Ancient Greek colonies | 5.97 | Maria Daniels". Perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
See also[edit]
- Classical demography
- Colonia (Roman)
- Magna Graecia
- List of ancient Thracian cities
- List of Illyrian cities
External links[edit]
- Map of Greek Colonies 9th-6th Centuries BC
- The Roman Law Library by Professor Yves Lassard and Alexandr Koptev
- Donald Kagan, Introduction to Ancient Greek History. 6. The Greek "Renaissance" - Colonization and Tyranny (Open Yale Courses)


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"Before I came last week I had a very painful time knelling for communion. After being prayed for it did not hurt at all for me to kneel!" - Gloria on September 19th, 2011 | |
"I fell down the stairs today and sprained my right knee. I was in a lot of pain tonight when I came to the Healing rooms. I received prayer and was healed in Jesus names!! Praise God!!" - Shelly on October 31st, 2011 | |
"The Lord showed me once again that I am to be a minister of the Gospel. He also healed another portion of the left side of my body from left hip to left knee, as two years back I had a stroke & lost feeling in my left side. During Firm Foundations Ministry weekend I received my feeling & strength back in my left arm and hand." - Harrell on June 4th, 2012 | |
"A Healing Team member had a word of knowledge about a knee that needed to be healed, so I shared that my knee was hurting when we were asked about sore knees. The team member prayed and strength was restored to my knee! Hallelujah! Praise God!" - Bonnie on July 9th, 2012 | |
"Knee pain feels (what knee pain!) It's Gone! As soon as the team stopped praying my knee popped, felt real warm and good. I am not sure about the skin conditions yet, won't know until I get home, but I am sure they are gone!" - Brandon on July 9th, 2012 | |
"I had hurt both knees, one in January and the other 2 weeks ago and the pain was unbelievable. After being prayed for, my knees had low levels of pain which had not happened in the longest time. I walked out with no crutches, and me and one of the ladies that prayed for my knees started dancing. I believe my knees were healed by the power of my mighty god, and He can do all things, and I can also through Him." - Johanna on May 21st, 2012 | |
"PAIN GONE... I came to the Oxnard Healing Rooms with intense pain in my shoulder and knees. As the team laid hands on my left shoulder, where I couldn't stand to be touched, the pain left. Thank you Jesus. As I was filling out the testimony form I realized I was standing on my own with no pain in my knees. Thanks to Jesus for everything...blessed be His name." - Armando H. on June 30th, 2012 | |
"After prayer in the healing rooms, my knee pain left immediately, and has never returned. Praise God!" - Patria on May 26th, 2012 | |
"I requested prayer for my knee after years of pain, stiffness and lack of mobility. The Lord healed it!" - Hugh B. on September 30th, 2010 | |
"Immediate reduction in pain." - Allan H. on May 5th, 2011 | |
"God told me He would give me the key to unlock the burden/weight I've carried & haven't been able to lose, before we left Portland. Today I was healed of; arthritis in hands, head trauma, left knee cartilage worn out, neck & back stiffness, and hip pain. This was all a result of 38 years ago in a car accident without a seat belt in a head on collision with a concrete culvert. In the collision, my hands went through the windshield which resulted in numbness and arthritis off and on. (Tonight I felt heat and no more pain). I received a head trauma which resulted in foggyness and memory loss. Recently this has been much worse, but tonight it feels very clear as I felt something lift off. My knee was hurting during the speaker and now I have no pain or stiffness. My neck and back now feels relaxed with no pain. My hips would normally hurt with standing for more than 15 minutes and my outer thighs would go numb. Tonight I felt my pelvis shift and adjust & my stomach lift." - Marilyn I. on January 5th, 2012 | |
"I was watching the webcast at 11:45am Thursday. The pain in my knees left, and I can now do deep knee bends-which I haven't been able to do for years." - Diana F. on December 23rd, 2011 | |
"Knee would not straighten out and felt like it was "caught", my foot hurt and it hurt to straighten my toes. Also had pain in my hip and it hurt to walk. During prayer my knee began to move by the power of God(the person praying thought I was doing it)later that night I was able to straighten out my knee,my toes and hip are pain free. " - Maria on December 13th, 2011 | |
"My knees were is pain. After prayer the Lord took away the pain in my knees." - Carol on November 2nd, 2011 | |
"God is good. After prayer while God was healing pastor Hannah's foot, I felt my knee pain was gone. Hallelujah! Praise our healing God." - Patria on October 27th, 2011 | |
"I could not bend my left knee without having pain. After prayer, I was able to bend my knee without any pain. Praise God" - Dianne on October 18th, 2011 | |
"Joseph came into the healing rooms limping with severe pain in his right knee. After prayer, the pain instantly left him. One month later, he is still pain free. YAY God!!" - joseph on August 24th, 2011 | |
""And the prayer of faith shall heal the sick " (James 5:15) I first experienced the blessings of healing rooms when I was on leave during my period of service in the US Marines. Emotionally, I was quite drained because of the stresses of my job and the difficulties associated with being away for long periods of time from my family, friends, and particularly my daughter. The prayer I received really alleviated the stress and burden which were affecting me mentally and physically. Once I was finished with the military, I was keen to go back to healing rooms for a spiritual 'refreshment'. Also due to the nature of my profession I was carrying manu injuries in my elbow, knees and back. I had a real desire to experience Christ's healing. I also wanted further emotional healing to enable me to put the past 3 years behind me. I found the volunteers of healing rooms to be friendly, relaxed and not over persuasive in thier attitute. Healing rooms is peaceful, casual and a calming atmosphere. After receiving prayer I felt unburdened, refreshed and uplifted. I really felt the Holy Spirit working in the room. My joints felt strengthened as did my spirit and motivation. I left the rooms with a greater feeling and sense of inner peace, which was lasted." - Chase S. on July 7th, 2011 | |
"I had twisted my knee on Friday and could hardly walk and had a shooting pain running up and down it. We had our first Healing Room training for the intercessors and prayer teams. That night I began to thank God for my healing, my leg was better, but still hurt. On Saturday during the prayer time I asked for prayer for my knee, the pain was instantly gone and has not come back, it's been over two weeks. I am healed!! I thank Jesus Christ for my healing and that I'm part of the Healing Rooms of Dallas ministry team." - C B. on July 23rd, 2011 | |
"Walked in with a hyper extended knee injury with pain at about a 7 or 8 level. I walked out with NO pain at all. Praise God!" - Clint on January 5th, 2011 | |
"Had called sister in E. Washington State but got wrong number. Person I spoke with told me about healing rooms and that there was one near me. I've been disabled for years. Later that day as I was driving to my doctor, I saw a Healing Room sign being put out by road. I did a U-turn and hobbled in on my crutches. After prayer I found I could walk without crutches and left carrying them. Amazing! " - John on September 27th, 2010 | |
"Ann writes, "I suffered with left knee pain for about 8 weeks. After prayer in the healing room, I do not have any pain or discomfort. The Lord has graciously healed my knee. I can now enjoy exercise, running, and kickboxing without any knee pain. I give all the glory and praise to the Lord." " - Ann on September 24th, 2010 | |
"...I have received two healings so far. My right knee, which was injured in a flood in May 2010, is healed. The pain is gone. My mid back is healed. I was expereincing muscle spasms due to having fallen on an escclator in sept 2001. The metal points on the steps went into my back. God took the chronic pain away; but the muscle spasms were left. I want to thank God for this healing. As God works in temporal time, I am waitng for the rest of my healing to be manifested. Please thank Kathy, Reggie and Kar and anyone else who prayed for me. I am very grateful for your kindness and prayers. simone " - Simone C. on September 15th, 2010 | |
"Leg Healed I received prayer for a very painful left leg two weeks ago. Two days later I was out with my dog and suddenly I realized that I was running and my leg didn't hurt anymore. It has been totally healed. Amen and thank you Jesus! ~ " - Minoli on July 16th, 2010 | |
"A FRIEND INVITED ME TO GO AND RECEIVE PRAYER FOR MY TORN ACL IN MY RIGHT KNEE. AFTER THEY SHARED A LITTLE ABOUT JESUS, ONE OF THE MEN TOUCHED MY KNEE AND I WAS IMMEDIATELY HEALED. I EXPERIENCED NO MOR PAIN AND HAD FULL MOVEMENT." - DENNIS V. on February 13th, 2010 | |
"Recently a man came into the OC Healing Rooms who noted on his paper that he had found us on the internet through reading wikipedia's page on the life of John G. Lake. Next, he was directed to Spokane's website, which linked him to the OC Healing Rooms website. Hungry for healing and the Holy Spirit, he drove many miles for prayer. During prayer he was powerfully ministered to by the HS, he described feeling electricity flow through his body. Pain lessened in his knee. Some oppression left him as the Lord's presence came upon him. As he was leaving, he asked if he could return with a friend who is battling cancer, we said "Yes, absolutely"!" - Dina M. on February 5th, 2010 | |
"Laura, I just wanted to THANK you for everything you've done for me. Your prayers & encouragement have helped more than I can say. Your anointing & wisdom is awesome....because He is so amazing. I appreciate that you have shared your discernment with me. I know that the Lord will continue to bless you & yours exceedingly abundantly. "Even when all hope is gone that He is holding me. Be still my soul....He is". " - Anonymous on October 27th, 2009 | |
"This morning the Lord healed the left knee of a pain that has been there for a year. Twice I have been in for prayer and it got better but injuries kept occurring. The LORD showed me a root bitterness connected to another person's healing and the pain left immediately. " - Emily S. on November 1st, 2009 | |
"I've had arthritis since I was five years old and my knees and hips are greatly affected by this. Today my leg was healed, straightened out and an inch of growth added to it. They are now even. My hips feel better and my spirit feels renewed." - Tatiana M. on August 8th, 2009 | |
"Today I walked into the Healing Rooms limping and I recieved prayer for my knee to be healed. I starting walking and suddenly I didn't have anymore pain. I'm healed!" - Savannah S. on June 18th, 2009 | |
"The Holy Spirit did "great things" for me today! I received physical heeling for arthritis in my knees -- I was able to "jump for joy" in the waiting room with many witnesses. I also received emotional healing which was very humbling. By praying to rebuke satan in the many ways he is trying to "do me in." There is therefore no condemnation for I'm in Christ Jesus. I'm assured of His love for me in the past hour and I know that He will never leave me or forsake me and that He is preparing a special room in heaven while I live in my twilight years." - Ruth S. on July 1st, 2009 | |
"I came to the Healing Rooms for an irregular heartbeat and also for a stiff left knee and painful ankle. I have come to the Healing Rooms several times and have been healed. The lie of the enemy is that I am not healed. By His stripes I am healed, but my symptoms would periodically come back. Today I came open to God's presence and dramatically felt Him realigning my bones, lengthening my right leg, extending warmth and ease to my neck, shoving off burdens from my shoulders. I am walking with balance, pain free, with a calm heart." - Theresa W. on April 11th, 2009 | |
"complete healing in her knee, pain free" - rachel on January 17th, 2009 | |
"Laura, Just got back....it's midnight Thursday night. God's peace, presence & love saw me through this. Thank you so much for your prayers & counsel. The Dentist was amazing! He cleaned all of my teeth, drilled & filled my wisdom tooth, removed the infected bone graft / cavitation, removed the broken tooth, & filled another small cavity. I was sedated & don't remember anything. The procedure lasted four hours. I didn't have any pain. Both he & his wife are Christians, the environment was nurturing & caring. The Lord really blessed me. My incredulous description to my dentist regarding the total absence of pain, bleeding or swelling brought a bemused response from him. He said, "I would think that would be a good thing." It was & is but I was told so many other things by other dentists. That I would need a pain killer twice as strong as Vicodin, that there would be bruising & swelling. I actually feel wonderful & have since the surgery was done. Removing that much infection has had a very positive effect on my body. My knee is fine! The trip home was much easier walking thru the airports. No stiffness or pain anywhere in my body! I'm going to work in the morning.I praise Him & thank Him for his goodness. " - Linda on August 2nd, 2009 | |
"PAIN GONE I came into the Oxnard Healing Rooms in much pain on my right hip and both knees. The team prayed and the pain disappeared. God is awesome" - Fernando R. on June 4th, 2009 | |
"PRAISE REPORT On October 9, 2008, I had prayer with Laura concerning my knee. I wasn't even calling her for that reason but it came up in conversation and she said DONT TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR KNEE.....just let the Lord lead....she prayed exactly what was wrong with my knee...I was agreeing with her by saying YES LORD and instantly my knee was healed. I had a bad skate board accident when I was a child and it has given me problems all these years...some cartilege was missing and it was like bone to bone scraping when i walked....but praise Jesus....I am healed! The indention in the side of my knee where the cartilege was missing is no longer there...and it no longer hurts when you touch it....GOD Is so GOOD. " - Lisa L. on October 23rd, 2008 | |
"The cartilage in my left knee was torn and I had very sharp pain. I got prayed for - felt heat - pain left! (Spiritual Hunger Conference)" - Ray G. on September 11th, 2008 | |
"I believe I have received new cartilage in my knee. I had experienced bone on bone for the last ten years. I tested it and I can do deep knee bends with NO pain! (Spiritual Hunger Conference)" - Kathy H. on October 13th, 2008 | |
"Both of my knees were very painful in the joints, especially whenever I stood up. After prayer my knees feel strong and I can stand without pain. (Spiritual Hunger Conference)" - Yolanda A. on September 13th, 2008 | |
"When I was 32, knee surgery revealed a need for a full knee replacement. I chose to put that off because of my young age. Now I'm 46 years old and before tonight I could not walk without pain. I was prayed for and now I can jump and sit and stand without pain! I can feel my thigh strengthen and my knee has no pain! (Spiritual Hunger Conference)" - Michele M. on September 11th, 2008 | |
"I've had pain in my right knee from a torn cartilage for months. Also, the doctor has said that I need right hip replacement surgery and I had been experiencing lower back pain. Jesus healed me tonight. I couldn't touch my knee and now I can. I have no pain anywhere in my body! (Spiritual Hunger Conference)" - Julie N. on September 13th, 2008 | |
"During the prayer time I felt a short snap in my knee which I believe was the correction of the injury I had this summer. I also felt the heat when hands were laid on my knee which relieved the pain I had been experiencing. Praise God." - Don J. on September 24th, 2008 | |
"I came in today in such pain. I couldn't sit or stand without cringing. But, I'm leaving healed! My knee is pain free. The pinched nerve in my spine isn't pinched anymore. The pain in my back (sciatica) is gone. Thank you, God. Once again I have received a healing. In 1995 I was healed of fibromyalgia at the young age of 28. God, your words are true and you love someone who's less than perfect - me - and you healed me! I thank you so much. Praise your Holy Name, Father God - Lord Jesus. I will thank you forever!" - Debbie M. on June 4th, 2008 | |
"I was experiencing pain and swelling in my right knee. An MRI revealed a torn meniscus that would require surgery to repair. I scheduled the surgery. Meanwhile, the Lord placed it on my heart to go to the Healing Rooms. I was prayed for and told that the Lord had healed my knee. I called and cancelled my surgery appointment that same day. Over the next few weeks my knee began to feel less painful and the swelling reduced. I was previously unable to walk up stairs without pain and difficulty. Today I am running, biking and swimming pain free - totally healed!! Our God is an awesome God and I am reminded daily of His care and great love for me. He is truly the Great Physician and I declare His miraculous work in my life daily." - Jani E. on June 25th, 2008 | |
"had pain in my knees and after receiving prayer the pain was gone. To God be the Glory!" - Suzanne M. on June 8th, 2008 | |
"Have had significant pain over the inside area of my right knee and decreased range of motion. Over the past 6 months have had prayer several times because of the pain over the ligaments and tendons in that portion of my knee. This past Thursday 7/24 in the evening after being outside pulling weeds and without any apparent injury, my knee stiffened up reducing my range of motion to about 20 degrees. The pain was servere. Had a friend pray for me on Friday 7/25 and the pain resolved but the stiffness remained. On Sunday 7/27 I asked a Healing Room Technician to pray for me. Since Sunday I have had no pain and God restored my knee to full range of motion without pain, or stiffness. God completely healed my right knee. Praise God!" - Tina M. on July 30th, 2008 | |
"I appreciate the prayers and sensitivity of the prayer team. I want to report that the joint pain from Lupus has decreased considerably.I plan to come for prayer again. Thank You." - Anonymous on June 1st, 2008 | |
"I had degenerative arthritis in both of my knees and I was challenged with pain and discomfort in and out of bed. I considered a cane or a walker to assist me. I tried herbal topical medicines and experienced some temporary relief. Then I came to the Healing Rooms of Wilmington. I received prayer and the laying on of hands. God did not disappoint me. I received a manifested healing in Jesus name. There wss no pain in my knees and I could do whatever I couldn't do before." - Gwen A. on May 15th, 2008 | |
"Every single word that was spoken in prayer was something that I have prayed about over the past month. Specific things were touched on that I had not shared, yet the Holy Spirit revealed them. While praying over my knees Laura specifically spoke about the blood flowing freely through my knees. I had not shared that I had blood clots. I know that healing began today in my soul. I am beginning a stronger more secure walk with my Lord. Unforgiveness was broken off and the tangible peace of God was ministered." - Debbie R. on April 6th, 2008 | |
"I injured my knee in 1998. I have had numerous surgeries that left my leg in a degenerative state. I have lost muscle and nerves that the Doctors have said would not return. They said a brace might help. During the last two years the leg became worse. I could not walk on uneven ground or up stairs without losing my balance or much pain. I went to the Healing Rooms in Valparaiso, Indiana on Saturday,December 8, 2007. They prayed for my knee and another personal need. On Sunday morning when I woke up the pressure and tingling in my lower leg was almost gone, my knee was not stiff and I had no pain. Being without pain was something I could not remember. I had no pain or discomfort! As I stood up without the brace, while getting out of bed, I realized I had been healed. I went to Church and told no one, not even my wife. I did not wear mt brace and went up and down the stairs at home almost normally for the first time in ten years. I am completely healed and my knee is working. " - Willis David D. on December 8th, 2007 | |
"I want to give all the praise and glory to the Lord for healing my knees. At the Healing Rooms Seminar held at our church, Marlton Assembly of God, conducted by Rev. Chuck Williams and the Healing Rooms of Wilmington, God gave the complete healing of both knees from the tightness and numbness. I now am able to walk and stand but most of all, I can get on my knees and pray. I love to praise and worship the Lord. " - Robin A. on June 30th, 2004 | |
"My hip and leg were healed of all pain. I am able to jump up and down. I feel released from family burdens. God has healed me in every part of my body-mind-soul. Praise God for His goodness! Hallelujah!" - Ruth L. on December 4th, 2007 | |
"Pie Sanado (Foot Healed) Mi hija me dijo que viniera aqui, despres de horar por mi Dios se manifesto y iso la obra y mi pie esta sanado. Al prencipio mi pie estaba inchado y no podia caminar. Caminaba chueqe y Dios iso la obra y ahora estoy sanada por la gracia de Dios, le alabo y le glorificio y le doy gracias a Dios y le bendigo. (My daughter told me to go to the Oxnard Healing Rooms for prayer. I had come in with a swollen, painful foot and was walking with a limp. I received prayer and God manifested Himself through the healing of my foot. By the grace of God I am healed and no longer limp. I worship, glorify, and give thanks to God. I bless His name.)" - Josepina Z. on July 18th, 2007 | |
"After promptings of preparations for healing through indidvidual prayer, Bible study lessons, praying in the Spirit, fasting, having a new connection to the Psalms, rest, and self care -- this person came again to the Healing Rooms. "March 19th I experienced deliverance. I felt a new feeling of expectation, empowerment,& courage. Like David in the Bible where he fights the giant, I stepped into the battlefield ready for victory. They laid hands & prayed over me. My heart felt so full. It was as if I felt the Lord's hand on my shoulder too. Upon waling out, the leg pain was gone! MY back pressure was gone! It is truly the Lord as to my release. It was a long year of suffering without answers medically. Yet, spiritually I grew so much. God delivered & healed in His timing & with my persistence. He brought growth & teaching. I praise & thank my God with all my heart! I can now pick up my son, do dishes, vacuum, shower, cook, stand, clean, run, jump, & grocery shop -- & the list can go on. I now have more compassion & understanding. I am so thankful to be pain free!"" - C. W. on May 16th, 2007 | |
"I received a week of prayer at the healing room and as a result my knee was healed as well as my migraine headaches. I came in for emotional prayer and left with physical healing as some things were cast from my body. We never prayed for the physical problems but they were the fruit." - Helen C. on September 13th, 2006 | |
"I was attending a Healing Rooms Bible Study,and after the teaching I asked for prayer for my right knee that I hurt in a fall. Instantly the pain left and I could freely move my knee without any discomfort." - Mary W. on September 13th, 2006 | |
"My right leg was grown out and lined up perfectly with the left. Pain and trauma from the hip down to the lower calf subsied. I am claiming complete restoration to the right knee that was crushed in an auto accident and 40 pieces of bone knit back in place. I am also taking command of all cells in my body and telling them to conform to the Word of God. Diabetes you are a thing of the past!" - Angie Davis on December 10th, 2003 | |
"I had a big lump on the ball of my foot, calcium deposit or bone spur. Painful to walk on. God dissolved it. My foot feels wonderful. No more pain! " - Pauline W. on October 12th, 2000 | |
"I came in last year for healing in my feet. I had pain in my heels and was prayed for twice. Healing manifested both times, but went away. I kept standing for the healing. I confessed my healing daily. After several months the Holy Spirit stopped me and asked when I was going to stop confessing my healing and walk in it. I removed my arch supports from my shoes and I've been walking pain free ever since." - Terry D. on September 4th, 2004 | |
"After a nine hour flight from Amsterdam to Seattle my left foot was swollen with redness and great pain that radiated part way up the calf of my leg. The symptoms reoccurred for two days until Thursday morning in the War Room (Healing Rooms) when team members prayed for me. Symptoms subsided and I was able to minister all day Thursday. Friday morning all the symptoms were gone." - Dick M. on June 12th, 2003 | |
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"When I was at the Healing Rooms the first time I was healed from five different things all at once, maybe more. I just know in my heart that I was healed from more and just don't realize it. Maybe it's spiritual healing from my past. All I know from that experience in the Healing Rooms that I am a new man and I am changing to be what God wants me to be. God was working on my heart two weeks before I came up. Well, let me share with you that the heals of my feet were smashed for about a year and the prayer team prayed over my feet and I felt like there was a cast over the right foot and I felt the Holy Spirit give tingling vibrations in my foot. That's when I just knew that my feet were healed. Also when I got home from my vacation I noticed my back was healed. I had tendonitis for three months or more, and I am free from my six year depression. Praise God." - Joshua W. on February 2nd, 2000 | |
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"At approximately 12:30 I was waiting to be prayed for. I had tried to walk with persevering faith in God -- When a friend told me to get a prayer cloth from off the table by the receptionist. I asked and she said yes. I took two and put them in each shoe. I was reading the Healing Rooms bulletin in the hallway about John G. Lake and Cal Pierce's testimony and sayind a prayer trying to keep my mind off the pain in my feet, back and legs when all of a sudden my feet feel like they are on fire." - Bonnie L. on April 26th, 2001 | |
"I felt a warmth going through my leg down to my ankle!! I had a release of pain not only in my body buy in my heart and Spirit!!" - Barbara L on March 25th, 2006 | |
"My hand was hurting so badly! I attended the Acts training night when a word of knowledge came about my hand hurting. I received prayer for my hand from my seat. The next day my hand was healed. A few days later my hand started to hurt again, but I said No in Jesus name your not coming back... and the pain left instantly. I am free from pain on my hand; PRAISE GOD!!" - Connie on May 18th, 2006 | |
"My ankle would swell up and cause great pain; (especially the last month) so I could hardly walk. I received prayer and the pain lifted off my ankle and the swelling instantly ceased. I am able to walk. I can't believe it! I am thrilled! Thank you Jesus " - Sally on May 28th, 2006 | |
"When I got here there was pain through my fingers and in my knees. As we prayed the tendons in my forearms felt so hot as if they were on fire and stretched out, even when the hands of the prayer team were very cool. My knees quit snapping and popping and the pain was gone. I was asked about blood pressure and respiratory issues and received prayer for those things as well and felt such a feeling of ease and comfort. I have been in pain for so long that it feels odd without it." - Chris W. on February 2nd, 2003 | |
"Delivered from a painful foot. After three doctors were unable to find a cause, the Lord healed it in minutes -- completely. He is Lord! Amen! I came in on crutches and in a plastic cast -- and I walked out!" - John P. on March 25th, 2000 | |
"I can hear better, my hip pain is gone. The pain in my hands is gone. The pain in my shoulder is also gone. Thank the Lord, Jesus!" - Robert M. on February 14th, 2003 | |
"The Lord healed the pain in my heels/ankles. Every step had been full of pain for one year! I have no more limping and no more pain. Thank you, Jesus." - Sandy M. on October 25th, 2003 | |
"God totally healed my heal and knee. Right now the ballsof my feet are both prickling. Praise God!" - Michelle M. on February 23rd, 2006 | |
"My right knee was giving me some trouble and some pain. I had surgery on it at one time. Today the pain is gone!" - Mary S. on November 3rd, 2000 | |
"Surgery recently left my right knee stiff and in pain. Prayer resulted in a popping sound that caused all pain to leave and stiffness to go! I was able to walk without a limp. Praise you, Jesus!" - Sharon G. on April 14th, 2005 | |
"My knee has been healed -- Praise the Lord! I had much pain and limping and swelling including hte fourth day I walked into the building. I had orthoscopic knee surgery and a year later I was still in much pain and swelling. My doctor wanted to do a knee replacement. I also had (3 times) 50 cc's of water drained from my knee. I didn't realize my healing until sometime that week. I bounded down the long steps to the downstairs of my home front-wise, instead of sideways. Praise the Lord! I was so taken back by the prophetic words spokane over my husband and myself--truly of the Lord--that I cried. It was what the Lord had confirmed in my heart. We are called to ministry. My husband has a pastor's call on his life. This was confirmed by another source afterwards. Words that were spoken over me were also confirmed. Praise the Lord!" - Mary Ellen M. on December 30th, 2000 | |
"Creative miracle in the tendon in my ankle. Knee joints healed. Spirit of death cast out! Spinal injuries corrected. Eye-balls healed. Some nerves and synaptic connections healed. Glory in the Anointing received. Abundant financial blessings received. Newness of life received. Ability to dance restored! This captive has been set free and blessed! Thank you, Lord! I rejoice in You!" - Nan S. on April 12th, 2000 | |
"When I came in I had problems with my knees. I would take a while to walk when I stood up. Now I can stand and start walking with no pain. My body is still tingling. The team really hears the Lord and spoke to my body to get rid of the extra weight." - Gloria T. on May 21st, 2003 | |
"I called in on Monday the 6th for prayer on my right knee and hip. Five minutes after I hung up the pain was gone. I never even talked to anyone. I prayed before I called and after I left the message for needing prayer." - Jo R. on August 8th, 2001 | |
"My first visit to the Healing Rooms was on Sept. 6, 1999. I had a lot of pain in my knees when climbing up stairs and we have a split level house so I am constantly using the stairs. The knee x-rays showed that I had a little Bursitis in the knees. After prayer my knees were much better. I was given words and scriptures that have helped me. Thank you Godly people. On Sept. 16, 1999 I visted the Healing Rooms again and sensed the precious presence of the Lord. My knees were completely healed and have had no pain at all when climbing up stairs. The words prayed over me and my two friends were lead by the Lord and were a comfort, a confirmation and a guide to all of us. On October 21, 1999 I again visited the Healing Rooms. We had been helping my husband's sister get her wood in for the winter and I am not used to the heavy lifting. My back and hips were completely out of place. After sitting in a chair and receiving prayer my one leg was lengthened and my hip and back feel much better. Thank you, Jesus. I praise and give thanksgiving to the Lord and eveyrone involved with the Healing Rooms. The anointing and peace of the Lord is present to heal the people." - Shirley R. on October 22nd, 1999 | |
"I came to the Healing Rooms for prayer. The next things I knew I was slain in the Holy Spirit and my knee that I had so much pain in was no longer in pain. Rather, it felt as good as new! I felt a new and joyous spirit on me. Thank you, Lord!" - Joseph M. on December 29th, 2000 | |
"In the year that has past since my first visit when I requested prayer for healing and finances 1) God has healed my knee so I didn't have to have surgery this past January; 2) God has paid off many debts and provided a way to purchase a home this past July; 3) I've been delivered from some very co-dependent, manipulative, controlling and abusive relationships." - Connie L. on August 31st, 2003 | |
"After being prayed for my pain in my leg is being released. I have been healed! Amen!" - Veronica P. on July 7th, 2005 | |
"The Lord lengthened my left leg and healed the pain I was having in my left foot. Praise the Lord." - Sonja R. on July 8th, 2005 | |
"Received prayer for leg in response to word of knowledge about pain in right leg. I had been experiencing pain in my right heel and numb sensation in the upper leg which has now all gone!" - Earl R. on April 22nd, 2000 | |
"I had pain running down my leg and in my lower back. I went in the Healing Rooms and asked that the pain be removed. By the power invested in God it was removed!!! Praise God!" - Tim R. on May 31st, 2000 | |
"One foot was shorter than the other and then my right foot grew. My knee suffered due to a car accident and now it's healed. No more pain. I have peace of mind." - Bonnie R. on March 10th, 2004 | |
"I came to the Healing Rooms in need of healing from nerve damage - hip pain - headaches - spasms and circulation problems. The result of a 90+ mph head on accident in May, 2003. There was such peace in the room. As we prayed, my hips actually popped and the pain in my left leg that was like a hot rot, left my body. I can now extend backwards without pain and sit without discomfort. Praise God. He's true to His word." - Lynn W. on January 16th, 2004 | |
"God is so great. The spirit of abandonment was broken off. My whole body realigned and I received a double anointing. My neck, shoulders, spine, hips, knees, ankles are as they should be and praise God I can start walking more. Praise God He has a purpose and a plan for me and I will fulfill His purpose for my life." - Darlene R. W. on August 18th, 2004 | |
"Well, we didn't pray about my knee pain, but it left anyway! I believe my neck healed because of popping. Oh, my sinuses are already clearing -- Praise the Lord!! I'm excited about all the amazing miracles to come." - Deborah C. on March 9th, 2006 | |
"I thank God for my hip and my shoulder and my ankle being healed. The pain is gone! Praise God!" - Carlynn B. on May 7th, 2004 | |
"My legs don't hurt! I am healed of damaged veins. The valves had weakened and caused painful varicose veins. They don't hurt now! I came in on 12/6/00 and received prayer for syatic nerve in leg that was hurting. Instantly the pain stopped. Previously I had to have my veins cut every six weeks. Since November I have not needed to have it done. I could never sleep through the night because of the pain and now I can sleep through the entire night. " - Eileen P. on November 29th, 2000 | |
"My left knee had become more and more painful as I have begun working outside the home again. I suffered acute pain with walking, standing and it kept me awake at night. I had been taking the highest dose of pain medication, but it did not touch the pain. I had given up. I went to my doctor this morning because I could not stand it anymore. The doctor scheduled an MRI and was going to get in touch with an orthopedic surgeon for possible surgery. My friend and I had been meaning to come to the Healing Rooms and decided today was the day! My prayer team reminded me that my healing came with my salvation through the blood of Jesus. I am God's daughter and healed -- No Pain!" - Patricia F. on October 20th, 2005 | |
"I would like to testify to the awesome healing power of the Lord our God. Thank you, Father God for removing the pain in my left knee and relieving the spinal pressure in my back where I suffered from nerve damage. God is good all the time!" - Terry K. on May 24th, 2006 | |
"After last Wed., on Thursday morning, I was able to put shoes on for the first time in weeks. The swelling in my feet is gone. The pain went out of my spine immediately. My kidneys are working better. My body has straightened and my legs are the same length. I was on oxygen, but I don't need it now! I have no pain in my feet and I can walk confortably. I have more strength and I can do more work at home. I thank God for this healing and I know it will get better and better." - Bea L. on May 24th, 2006 | |
"I had pain running down my leg and in my lower back. I went in the Healing Rooms and asked that the pain be removed. By the power invested in God it was removed!!! Praise God!" - Tim Roark on May 31st, 2000 | |
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03:02 AM | Monday, February 28, 2011 »
Yesterday I had my first Con experience at Sydney Armageddon.
Its a bit of mixed show with comics, anime and celebrity signings etc. Lots of Cosplay.
The actual comic section really only consisted of a few guests and a large retailer and some local artists. I was expecting a bit more but I still had a great time.
I made the 2 hour trip and met up with fellow forum member Lukeh and a friend of his.
The comic guests consisted of Ethan Nan Sciver, Dan Slott and Gail Simone.
There was a panel with Dan Slott and Gail Simone immeadiately followed by a panel with Ethan Van Sciver.
The panel with Dan and Gail was really casual and mainly involved a Q&A session. Both were great speakers and Dan was especially great, very enthusiastic, warm and funny. He and Gail seemed to really enjoy themselves.
Ethan immediatley followed Dan and Gail, and to be honest I was thinking of not staying for his panel as he isn't a particular favourite of mine. In the end, I decided to hang around.
I'm glad I did. I found him to be a really genuine, humourus guy. He answered any questions with total honesty, even at the expense of his own ego/appearence.
He discussed his entry into the biz and what anybody wanting to get in needs to do.
He also had some random funny stories and anecdotes. Just a great discussion on his experiences within the industry. He discussed some of his upcoming projects, one with Gail Simone with a horror theme!
I wasn't expecting to enjoy his panel a great deal but found myself leaving the panel with new found admiration for the guy.
I spent the rest of the day wondering around looking at the various stall and talking to local artists.
I managed to get a few sketches from some great local talent as well as a couple scans (which are too big to include here.)
All in all, I had a great day. I intend on going to the next con in July and plan on taking my eldest boy. I think I have caght the con bug I have heard many others talk about.
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Was a good day man, thanks for meeting up with me.
Them sketches are cool. Love the Hippo one.
The panels were definitely they highlight. I loved Slott. His break into comics story was the best. It was touching hearing Slott and Simone reminisce about Dwayne Mcduffie. Slott seemed to know him well from working at marvel and had a few stories.
Van Scriver won me over, the dude was entertaining, and you could tell, like Slott and Simone, that he loved his comics. It was cool to hear his side of what went on behind the scenes of New X-men and how that had him run back to DC.
I am a bit of a Marvel zombie when it comes to the big two, I haven't read much DC and so have not experienced much of his work but I will hunt it out now (along with Simones Secret Six).
I am heaps keen for this "secret project" he has going with Simone writing. His words are it's an old unused (or d-list) DC character that they are going to use and put a real horror spin on the book. Sounds cool.
I really loved the enthusiasm that all three had for getting to work with the characters they grew up with. Specially from Slott, you could tell he was loving it.
One thing that sucked, I left a bag of comics somewhere
like 30 bucks of cheap manga. Oh wells.
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Awww shit! Really, you lost some books. That blows.
The hippo sketch is Hipflask from Elephantmen by Richard Starkings. Great book btw. Look it up.
It was good to meet you and Ben. I felt like some old timer hangin out with the young kids trying to recapture his youth
When Supanova comes around we should try to meet-up and catch up.
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Yeh for sure meet up at the next one. The Brisbane and Melbourne Supanovas have a mad lineup (as far as Aussie shows go) both comics and others. Hopefully the Sydney one gets bigger names.
Seriously though check out the Melb. & Bris line up:
Claremont, Capullo, Templesmith, Colin Wilson, Aussies Tom Taylor and Shane Mcarthy (All hail megatron)
some other guests:
Christopher Lloyd!!! Julie Benz!!! Helo! Simon Pegg and mate. Oh and Robin Hobb.
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Yeah I was looking at the Supanova site last night. Melbourne and Brisbane are insane with the people that are going to be there.
Sydney so far is pretty underwhelming but it is still 4 months or more away. Brian Hitch is about the only notable comic guest so far.
Hopefully it will improve.
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Whoa, Capullo's coming?
Happy to arrange, or be part of a meet-up for that. I've only ever gone to cons alone...
First were three OzCons in the 90s - Jim Lee, Dale Keown, Marc Silvestri - got books signed, lots of freebies (it was the 90s!).
The two Supernovas I've been to have seen me get three (free) sketches from Marc Silvestri, and others from Aussie artists Nicola Scott and David Yardin, along with a paid sketch from Michael Turner.
Haven't been in quite a few years...
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Not to mention Katie Sackhoff
I am so tempted to try and make it to Melbourne. We will see
When it gets closer to the date I will put out the word and see if we can organise a meet-up. there are a few guys over on the CGS site that will be going as well.
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