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Owner requests to talk to with future travelers before rental agreement is sent. (415-433-3565 or 415-309- 3575) Please provide your phone number when submitting inquiry.
The four-bedroom and three full bath with showers, lakefront home on Squam Lake is a large and gracious two-story cabin, built in 1937 in warm camp style. If you've seen the classic movie 'On Golden Pond', you will recognize beautiful Squam Lake. This camp has all the charm of Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn's cabin; and it's bigger -- with all the comforts of modern family living.
The shoreline has a soft, sandy area that's excellent for swimming or you can enjoy star-gazing in the quiet cove. There's a roomy dock and swim float anchored offshore. The generous setting is perfect for family times and restful rejuvenation.
Happy sounds of family gatherings will resound from the natural pine walls, ceilings, and hardwood floors. At the center of the big living room there is comfortable seating around the brick fireplace. Everyone loves to gather here. Built-in storage bins have games and craft supplies.
The recently added great room, with its native American decor and cathedral ceiling, can function as a family room, den, an office, or a guest or extended family space. The desk area looks out to pines, the dock, Squam Lake, and islands. Adjacent to the great room is a large first floor bath with shower.
Firewood is stacked in neat piles next to the woodshed. Once the fire is crackling, the grand oak dining table (made from the property's own fallen timber during the hurricane of '38) is THE hub for family dinners and games.
In the renovated kitchen, two sinks and two refrigerators make meal preparation fun. There's plenty of room for the hustle and bustle, while snacking and talking. The kitchen is fully stocked with kitchen utensils and multiple sets of china (including some in a Squam Lake loon motif) and plenty of glassware.
In addition to the four full bedrooms and two baths on the second floor (two queen and one twin bed room look out to the lake, and another twin room looks out to the pines), there are other sleeping options throughout the home.
An additional twin bed on the screened-in porch is a moon-watcher's joy. For the kids, a sleeping loft for three looks over two queen pull-outs in the great room/den. Another queen pull-out provides for fireside sleeping in the living room. You can fall asleep to sound of the loons on Squam Lake. We provide all linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. A laundry room is adjacent to the downstairs bathroom, with a washer, dryer, and storage for beach towels.
Enjoy looking out from your bedroom at the water lapping against the shore. Enjoy settling down in Adirondack chairs on the dock -- or in the rocking chair on the screened-in porch. Put your feet up on the large outdoor deck, which is great for a buffet lunch. Look out to Squam Lake and islands -- or down to the dock, to watch the kids playing. Then look up to the tall white pines that are frequented by hummingbirds.
Listen to the loons under a full moon.
In the morning, take a canoe ride and watch the sunrise over shimmering Squam Lake. Daytime is for sunning on our extra large dock and swimming in the clear waters or wading at our the sunny sandy shoreline. Take a boat ride or go fishing -- and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of jewel-like Squam Lake. Next, curl up with a book on the floating raft.
A five-minute drive down the road to the trail for
Rattlesnake Mountain provides a glorious view and moderate hike. At sunset, get out on the lake and see the loons and the incredible colors.
A wooden walkway from the main house takes you mere steps away to the L-shaped expansive floating dock. Five boats included. The five boats are: A small fishing motorboat, two canoes, one sunfish style sailboat, and a kayak. A raft is anchored about 50 yards off the dock, and is great for swimming and diving. Or it's a haven of floating tranquility -- to get away from it all (or THEM all!) for few minutes of lake side day dreaming.
This cabin is available from May - Mid October.
Available rental dates for summer and fall are provided right after Thanksgiving of the year prior.
My friends and I had a wonferful time at this cabin which is spectacular inside and outside. It was the perfect place to relax and spend time with old friends. The cabin had a great rustic feel, yet provided all the amenities we could want. The dock was a great place to hang, enjoy the beautiful views, swim and enjoy the many different boats that are supplied. I really got a sense of getting away from everything, but it also offers so much to do just short drives away. I particularly enjoyed some of the nearby hiking trails and and local restaurants. Thanks so much to the Lee family -- it was a pleasure dealing with you. I hope to come back soon.
We had a totally terrific time at this idyllic rustic cabin. The evening before, we watched "On Golden Pond" and walking in the door, we felt like we were on the movie set. We were 6 adults and 4 children the first night and it worked fine with 4 bedrooms, a sleeping loft and 3 full bathrooms. The kitchen is large and the two refrigerators very appreciated. On the second day we hosted a family reunion of 23 people, and the property accommodated them well.
While many family members love lakes, I am more of a pool person and usually don't swim when we visit lakes. However, the sandy bottom along the shore was so inviting that I found swimming to be delightful. The spot on the lake is truly idyllic and we spent considerable time just sitting out on the dock and enjoying the view.
The house is well stocked with towels, kitchen equipment, toys and most things you would want. The location is reasonably close to Route 93 and to places to buy food. The Nature Center is just down the road and Storyland was a very doable day trip. Don't miss the wonderful "Rattlesnake" hike down the road. Going to the spring to get potable water is part of the lake experience and was not a problem.
We are hoping to return next summer.
To the Lee Family:
" We thoroughly enjoyed your lovely camp for our cousins reunion this weekend.
Everyone loved the lay-out and your comfortable, well-done décor.
I believe we were good stewards of your special spot and we so appreciate your lending it to us.
You were so right about a well-equipped kitchen.
There wasn't anything anyone missed having.
The two fridges are very handy to have as are two sinks. Some of us hiked, a couple of us kayaked and we generally renewed our cousins' connection and family news, recharged and reminisced. Our last full day was a windy, choppy day on the lake and we went on the last Nature Science Center boat cruise of the day. IT was a day for loon spotting and we were lucky. It was so informative and we came away even more appreciative of this area. Hope we all get back for our next "girl" cousins reunion in the next year or two.
Our family LOVED our stay at this Squam Lake home. It provided all the amenities that we could need. The location on the lake was wonderful! We spent the majority of our time on the spacious dock just relaxing, swimming, fishing, nature watching, etc. The home is conveniently located just a short drive away from grocery stores, etc. There is also great hiking to be had just a short drive away as well. The owners were great to work with and available to answer questions as needed. We would definitely recommend this property and hope to return again in the near future.
This was the perfect vacation home for our multi generational family vacation. We had family members coming in from New Orleans, New York, Waterville Valley and Kittery Point, ME - the owners of the home provided great directions to the property and despite the unfamiliar surroundings there was not one problem. Upon arrival, we found the accomodations absolutely perfect. The layout of the house was perfect for large family dinners, yet separate enough for each family to gather for individual times of creating memories. The dock and lake access was wonderful for our youngest family members right on up to our most senior family members. Everything we needed in the way of linens, dishes, pots and pans - was right there at the home! The proximity to the township was very convenient for anything we needed in the way of groceries, with a farm stand on the way to the cabin! The owners did everything they said they would do, which is a rarity in this virtual world! The key arrived in a timely fashion, we found the home clean and ready for our family, the maintenance man came exactly at the right time to take the garbage, and the housekeeper was very accomodating! I would highly recommend this home for your next family get away because the owners know the value of gathering as a family because it seems they have been doing it for generations!
We are a large extended family who grew up in Hingham, MA and always have loved the summers at the lake. Our family began by first renting on Squam Lake and then were so lucky to purchase and spend all our growing up years here every summer. Now continuing that happy tradition, we have children and grandchildren coming here for part of the summer for a continuation of close family times in this precious place. We are stewards of the lake and want to share its natural unspoiled beauty and preserve the lake as a haven for wildlife, like loons and eagles forever!
Janet Beach purchased this house in 1961
This is our special spot ...the one where the true meaning of extended family fun and love is played out every year at our family reunions. For 50 years, we have happily rented to families like our own, who want spend time to be together and renew family close feelings. We are genuinely delighted that every summer our renting families tell us the loving spirit of our cabin and special location on the lake comes through to them bringing their families together in so many positive ways. This place is special and is all about happy rejuvenating times for families!
The atmosphere of calm and beauty that is only found in a classic cabin lake shore location, with enough "elbow room" to relax, and offers so many ways to really enjoy the lake - in our canoe, kayak, putt putt motor boat, or sailboat, is what we think makes our home so inviting. We feel an immediate joy as soon as we arrive. AAAh we can focus on relaxation and simple pleasures. The combination of being "away from it all" and yet close to so much that is fun in the Lakes Region make it ideal for a large extended family groups. We are so close to an easy gorgeous hike on Rattlesnake Mtn. or a trip to the Squam Lakes Science Center or an outing to the fresh vegetable market nearby. We have so many spaces to drink in the lake view -looking at the lake from the deck or screened porch or enjoying a good book in the sunshine or fishing down on the dock. Some may need to check those text messages and email, but up at our lake place, most want to get all that over with quickly and go back to enjoying nature and family fun because it is just so beautiful and restorative to be in this perfect spot!
Our cabin is only few minutes and 3 miles to town, the marina,library,grocery and general store,restaurant and the Squam Lakes Region Science Center, and yet you are very secluded, when in our cabin, right on the lake with your own view of the lake, mountains and islands.
Larger towns with tennis, shopping, bowling, movies, restaurants, golf, community theater, and the hospital are easy and quick to reach.
Other Activities: hiking, boating, museums, canoeing, tennis,playground, boat tours,
Golf: Golf is available at nearby courses and for other recreation you can play tennis,swim,bring your own motorboat for waterskiing, or rent one in town -- or use our small rowboat or canoe and explore the 12 miles of coves and islands that make Squam Lake the gem of New England!
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|Refundable damage deposit
$2500 to $4600 week, for respectful families. Utilities and boats included, no pets, no smoking.
Occupancy above 12 guests requires our approval. Extended family home designed for family enjoyment and creating great memories. No pets due to neighborhood pets. No smoking. no jet ski's, no big parties, request careful care of the property please (no feet on furniture, no wet glasses on wood tables, no wet bathing suits to be left on wood floors) You can bring your motorboat or rent one;we have a large dock. Our boats you also can use are small fishing motor boat, two canoes and kayak and sunfish-style sailboat.
Rates vary according to peak or off peak.


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December 27 & 28, 11-7
Don't miss our Merlot Party Weekend
plus Unwanted Gift Exchange
It's the LAST WEEKEND of 2014!
To celebrate, we're releasing our Merlot '12 and throwing a party with wine tasting, scrumptious food and an Unwanted Gift Exchange.
Merlot 2012. Deep red in color, great balance, flavors of lush cherries and blackberries in subtle vanilla, oak and spice. With Medium acidity and substantial body, this smooth and delicious Merlot promises to bring joy to all celebrations.
Get our new Merlot for $179/case, plus enjoy a pasta lunch for $5 (applies toward any red wine purchase) served until 5pm.
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TRADE IT or DONATE IT here!
Maybe it's not your style, or you already own two, or it's a revenge gift for last year when you gave your brother-in-law that toilet shaped coffee mug.
Whatever the reason, add that gift to our unwanted gift table. See something you like better? Just take it!
At the end of the weekend, we'll donate whatever's left to hospice.
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Tuesday through Thursday: 2 - 7
Friday through Sunday: 11 - 7
643 Bee Street, Placerville
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 11-5
Wednesday: 11-5
Thursday: 11-5
Friday: 11-7
Saturday: 11-7
Sunday: 11-7
We're the closest winery to Hwy 50, at the "corner of" Hwys 50 and 49. Start your wine tour here. We have winery maps!
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If you needed a reminder that Miss Piggy is a total badass, here it is.
Girl just proved she is serious about her cash with her cover of Rihanna's "B*tch Better Have My Money," and she's not afraid to slap Kermit around to get it. In the Vulture Remix, Miss Piggy starts out on a stage singing the song, struts around just about everywhere else, and makes about five wardrobe changes before the clip is said and done.
Why? Because she's Miss Piggy. Glitz, glam, tons of wardrobe changes and overall fierceness are just her things. While she didn't have any henchmen (or a woman to torture) with her like Rihanna did, it's clear Miss Piggy didn't need any of that.
She called the shots throughout the video regardless, pimp slapping Kermit at every turn, facing off with another Muppet diva and breaking open the bars on a jail cell because she felt like it.
Add Miss Piggy to the list of those we won't be borrowing money from any time soon (Rih Rih is still at the top though...thanks to the creepy ending of her music video).


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God's Natural Nature
by Llewelyn Stevenson
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God's Natural Nature
What may be known of God is manifest in the creation of the world. His invisible attributes are clearly seen by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead.
Taken from Romans 1:19 & 20.
Chapter One
The young man sat opposite. They had been looking at famous paintings and the businessman had expressed how life was like a painting, it was sure to be grand if the master had painted it.
"I just can't believe in God as you can," said the young man. "Its impossible to have that kind of faith in today's world."
"I understand perfectly," replied the businessman, "Yet God wants to nurture you to that faith if you will let Him. Listen to this story,
There was once a rich man who walked about his garden surveying its beauty and success, when he came upon a bedraggled fruit tree in the midst of it. He called the gardener over to his side, 'I want you to cut this tree down, dig its roots out, and burn it. It has never borne me any fruit and is utterly useless. A total waste of space, we will put something more productive in its place.'
The gardener looked at the tree sadly, 'Sir, if you would permit me, please give me three years to nurture this tree. I will compost it, dig the soil loose around it, and water it well. If it does not bear fruit in that time, then we will cut it down, dig its roots out, and burn it. Otherwise it can remain.'
If you will give God your life and time He will nurture you to the faith necessary for everlasting life."
"Yes, but, there was so much ignorance in those days," argued the young man, "We have far greater knowledge these days. We hardly need such religion anymore."
"It is sad to say that knowledge is poisoning the people," acknowledged the businessman, "But this knowledge has a lack of understanding.
The world is God's garden, which He made and planted Himself. In that garden there are two trees: the tree of knowledge, and the tree of life. Since the dawn of creation man has had the choice of knowledge, or life. Sadly he has mistaken the first for the second. Knowledge is a destroyer of faith, and it robs us of eternal life. But with life we receive more than knowledge, we receive understanding. As it has been said, it is by faith that we understand. Knowledge does not give you understanding."
"Now I'm sure that you are unlearned," said the young man, "It has been proven more than a hundred years ago that creation is not true."
"One day a man came home from work. His young child found his socks and shoes and played with them. Later the man met his wife in the kitchen where she reprimanded him, 'Can't you get undressed in the bedroom instead of traipsing everything through to the bathroom?'
'But I haven't been to the bathroom!' he objected.
Triumphantly she led him to the lounge. There, across the lounge and to the bathroom were strewn: first his shoes, then his socks, followed by his tie. 'Don't tell me you haven't been to the bathroom,' she accused, 'The evidence is clear for all to see!'
Evolution relies on circumstantial evidence which can be very misleading," answered the businessman.
Seeing his arguments were futile the young man became silent, and the two sat a while without speaking a word. The young man excused himself, saying he had certainly been given something to think about.
Chapter Two
Later that evening a science student at a local university came to see him. The student's mother lay sick in bed and she had heard of the businessman's willingness to pray for the sick. With no other answers, and little hope from doctors, she came seeking any possibility he could find.
The young woman wasted no time in telling him she had sincere doubts about healing through faith in the name of Jesus Christ. It had no visible substance. If the medicines her mother was taking, which were known to, and supposed to help were not working, how could just believing make a difference? The businessman reminded her that she was the one who had sought him out, not he her. She should at least be willing to explore the possibilities or realize it was a complete waste of time. Then he proceeded to meticulously explain Jesus: the life of all humanity.
Being persuaded by the study of science the student was unwilling to accept things that could not be tested and proven. As a test of his knowledge she asked, "How can you prove there is life after death?"
"Certainly," responded the businessman. "Since you are a science student I will draw your attention to nature's test tube. There are evidences of life after death all around us.
If you will consider plant life you will see life after death in action. Take a seed. If the plant is to live the seed must first be buried and die. The seed obviously has life in itself, or it would be unable to produce the life of the plant. Yet, if it maintains its seed life the plant will never grow. This is a very clear evidence of life after death.
Every living thing perpetuates life after death in its reproductivity. Although death exists in nature, and everything dies, life continues through reproduction. In this way life continues after death, and has done since the beginning of time.
The truth is I have more evidence for life after death than you have against it. It is not as inexplicable as many might think."
The student frowned, "So you believe that you can prove that miracles are possible?"
"Once again nature has clear evidence of this. We know that the caterpillar becomes the butterfly, and the tadpole the frog. But, how does this happen?
How does a baby form? Even if we had all the right ingredients in chemistry we could not create life. Life is invisible, and intangible, yet it definitely exists. We call these miracles of nature, yet we forget that God is the origin of nature. Miracles are natural because they come from a natural source."
"So you believe God is natural? I thought He was supernatural?"
"It is a shame that we have come to describe Him in this way because it divorces Him from His creation. Yes, I would rather say that God is natural and that many of our experiences are sub natural.
God, not man, made nature. We belittle nature when we make it something less than it ought to be. God does not supersede nature He controls it. Every miracle of nature is a miracle of God. When you accept miracles as God's natural gifts you lift your life's experience from sub natural standards."
"That is an interesting tack, though I don't think it will gain wide acceptance. Yet it claims that miracles are only natural events and should be our common experience. This rouses my interest. I have always classified things of faith as being outside the natural realm. I may need to study this further."
"That is a noble quest but it does not answer your immediate concern – your mother's unresponsive illness. You may have to accept it first, then study it later if you want what you came for."
"Let's do it," she responded firmly, pursing her lips.
Reaching into a drawer beside him the businessman retrieved a neatly folded handkerchief, placed his hands over it, and prayed a direct and simple prayer. Handing it to the young student he said, "Give this to your mother. She will be healed."
Accepting it the student left, walking confidently from the house – her shoulders squared.
Chapter Three
Quite some time later an elderly lady visited the businessman.
"You likely don't know who I am," she began, "But I have come to thank you, and to tell you my story.
I am a Christian. Some months ago I became terminally ill. A few weeks ago my daughter came to visit you, to ask you to pray for me. She is a university student." The businessman nodded his recognition.
"As you realize, she visited me the next afternoon with your handkerchief, told me briefly of your 'interesting conversation', said, 'Now you can have faith to be healed, mum.' And left. Every day she visited me, but my condition grew steadily worse.
Finally, one afternoon, she came in crying. I felt I was dying, and she seemed a little incoherent.
'Mum,' she sobbed, 'I don't know why you're not getting better. It should be natural for you to recover. But I do know that I am living a sub natural life (I didn't know what she was on about). Mum, I don't know if you'll live or die, but I do know that I have to set my life right. I know you have wanted this for many years now, and I wanted you to hear me say it. Please pray with me mum.' I didn't know if I could. Praying just didn't seem natural to me at that moment.
'Lord Jesus,' she prayed, 'I know I am a sinner needing your cleansing power for life. Please forgive me my sins, and come into my heart. Amen.' She hugged me and left, still crying.
I was glad in my heart. I thought, 'Now I can die peacefully.' But it didn't happen that way.
The moment she left the room seemed filled with invisible beings at work. I know they were invisible but it was as if I could see them. It was incredible.
Shortly the doctor came into the room to check on me. He saw me lying, rigid on the bed eyes wide open, staring at the ceiling. Truth is, I couldn't close my eyes. In fact, I couldn't even respond to him when he waved his hand over my face.
Worriedly, he checked the equipment I was attached to for my vital signs. Everything showed, as it should for someone as ill as I was. He was puzzled and watched a while. He reached over to press the emergency button, hesitated, then left, closing the door gently behind him.
After he was gone I suddenly felt the urge to go to the toilet. I sat up, pulled the drip from my arm, and the monitoring equipment from where it was attached to various other parts of my body. I got out of bed and toddled off down the corridor to the bathroom.
While I was doing my ablutions the doctor passed by my room. Seeing the door adjar he went in. When he found I wasn't there he hit the panic button and such a commotion broke loose. The hospital staff were rushing everywhere. I wondered what was wrong as I returned to my room.
Down the corridor a man was in a panic. He kept saying, 'Why didn't I go?' I went to comfort him.
He said, 'The lady over the corridor, I know she was a Christian, now she's disappeared. They think her daughter has taken her, but I think the rapture has taken place and I've missed out.' He was so distressed. I told him not to worry the rapture hadn't taken place because I was still here. I was the lady from that room. He started to call out that I was still here.
The doctor came out of the room. When he saw me he collapsed against the wall in surprise, his shoulders drooped in relief and he mopped his brow. I was ushered back to bed and the tests began. It was rather irksome."
"After I got home I was telling my daughter how the doctor had told me he watched me on the bed and thought I had gone into a coma, only my vital signs appeared to be alright. He was just about to push the emergency button when he thought he could hear (in a sort of thinking way) someone say, 'Let nature take its course.' And stopped. My daughter jumped up, interrupting me.
'That's when you were healed mum!' she shouted in an excited whisper. 'That's when you were healed!' and started dancing about the room. I thought she had flipped and she tried to explain to me your thoughts on healing being natural and anything less being sub natural.
That is an interesting proposal you have put forward. It makes healing a normal experience and not something to be striving for, although it makes it very challenging. I suppose it will be too hard to receive."
She looked down and found the businessman was no longer listening, but was prostrate with his face to the floor, hands stretched above his head. Silently he prayed, "Thank you, Lord, though I don't deserve this for it was your doing."
Kneeling down beside him the old lady placed her hand on his shoulder and whispered, "Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you, Jesus for this man so willing to believe. Bless him abundantly, amen."
Rising, she left, closing the front door to his home quietly as she went.
Chapter Four
The old lady's prediction turned out to be quite correct. The idea that all Godly experiences were natural and that all common experiences were sub natural did not sit well with all, especially not in the Church. The businessman was labelled many things, from a loony to an eccentric, from a fanatic to a heretic. Debates raged hotly around the community.
Some, who took hold of the concept, experienced miraculous healings, deliverances, and supplies. Of those some said, "That proves its true." Even our businessman said that this was not necessarily the case, that it needed fundamental proof from God's word, but he had neither the desire nor the time to pursue this. It was how he lived, yes, but it had been presented as a "word on the wise" to a seeker, and through it she had found Salvation by faith in Jesus and her mother healing by the power of God. That was really all that mattered.
This did not end the argument though. Our businessman had an energetic defender in the university student, who promoted and debated with students and professors. She was never without a word, nor daunted by the most involved arguments. You would not convince her, even if you convinced all others, she already had the answer, and it had brought her success.
The businessman smiled when he heard this report of her. It reminded him of a schoolboy who had debated with his science teacher about the validity of the Bible. Later, while his friends were debating the issue more, they had asked his opinion.
"Its no good arguing with me," he had replied. "I believe the Bible is true because it has proved true to me. No one will change my mind on that."
There was the one afternoon a professor came into his shop and began browsing. The businessman went over and asked if he could be of assistance. "I want to talk to you," he answered abruptly.
The businessman showed him into his office, and offered him a tea, or coffee. He declined.
"Your wild theories are disturbing university studies," the professor accused.
"A great man once said, 'there is joy awaiting those who are not offended because of me.' What theory am I supposed to have that is so disturbing?" responded the businessman.
"That young woman whose mother was healed is debating all over campus and creating quite a stir. It is sometimes distressing."
"Are you debating with her? It seems to me that would rather aggravate the situation."
"I have a responsibility to correct wrong ideas, I must bring some sanity to such discussions."
"I have an idea I know which 'theory' you are referring to, I assure you it is not my theory, rather it is my faith."
"Theory or faith, it is a groundless supposition. Science has long ago rejected the opinion that there is a creator."
"And science can never be in error? Think, sir, have not the opinions of science changed from time to time?"
"I cannot deny that. We are in a state of constantly learning. New evidences are being discovered every day."
"Always learning and never coming to a knowledge of the truth," mused the businessman half to himself.
"What was that? I can see its no use talking to you. I had hoped you would tell that silly girl to stop talking nonsense."
"Silly girl? Is she failing in her subjects?" enquired the businessman.
"No. That's the difficulty. She's excelling. It makes it impossible to debate with her."
"It seems to me, sir, that you have no answer against her argument, so you are trying desperately to silence her.
Once there was a man who was speaking in his own defence. His accuser could not refute his claims, so he said; 'much learning has made you mad.' This did nothing to support his side of the argument; he only tried to belittle the other to gain the advantage he never had. You, sir, are in danger of this folly."
Saying their goodbyes the two men parted cordially, and the businessman went about his business.
One evening the businessman answered his door and was met by a minister from a local church. "Good evening pastor," he said, recognising him.
"Good evening, sir, we need to talk about this matter of miracles. Its creating division in the church."
"Please come in," sighed the businessman. He was growing weary of the subject.
When they had seated themselves the minister continued, "I cannot understand why you would hold such emotional views as is being reported, the arguments it creates are very distressing. Is it true that you consider the things of God as 'natural'?"
"Since God is the creator of nature, yes. It is a part of my faith expression. As I view these things as natural they become normal for me to experience. In this way I encourage my faith."
"It is dangerous to cause people's emotions to run so high. When they fail, or if they become depressed they will blame God and desert the faith."
"You seem very concerned about the emotions that accompany faith yet your own emotions cloud your view of God's involvement in our everyday lives. Why is it that you wish to crush the emotions of others?"
"I warn you, sir, I must teach against this heresy. I have a responsibility as a minister of God. Both to Him and the people He has placed under me."
The businessman heaved a sigh, leaned forward on his knees, clasped his hands together and, staring down at the floor, replied, "I acknowledge your responsibility, pastor. I have no fight with you. All I ask is that you give it a fair hearing, and scriptural consideration before you judge me, or the faith that people find so reviving."
"I'm sorry that I have been unable to get you to retract this false doctrine," warned the minister. "I had hoped to give some positive statement to my congregation from you, but I see we have no agreement. I'm afraid I must do what I see fit. Perhaps we may speak again in a more positive fashion someday?"
A tear fell from the businessman's eye. He nodded glumly, stood, and showed the minister to the door. "Tell them," he spoke gently, "Jesus loves them and He wants heaven's best for them." The minister left without responding.
Chapter Five
One weekend, some time after these events, the businessman sat in a chair out on his back lawn, soaking in the sun. He felt deserted and ostracized. He had been branded a heretic, an uneducated fool, a bigot, narrow minded, and dangerous. He lifted his closed eyes heavenward as he thought to himself, "There is even persecution in our own country, though it is more subtle. I wonder if it is not worse than in other countries. It kills you, yet leaves you alive.
If they had murdered me I would have died and gone to heaven. But, since I feel I have died inside and yet remain alive to this present world, I am not in heaven but in a living hell, and it feels awful." He prayed to the Lord for some small comfort and wept silently.
It is not known how long he sat there, though he didn't notice the car pulling up out front of his home. The university student had seen him as she pulled over to the curb and walked round the side of the house, greeting him.
"Hi," she called, "I just felt you needed a visit. Sorry I haven't come to see you before, but I didn't want people thinking that I was coming to you for my thoughts. I wanted them to know that I had researched your idea, and that I had concluded it was correct. It hasn't seemed to help, though."
The businessman opened his eyes and, looking over raised his hand in acknowledgement. He stood and fetched her a chair so she could sit with him. "You look sad," she observed.
"I'll be alright," he dismissed her concern, "Its just been a little difficult to find meaningful fellowship recently. How can I help you?"
"I don't need help," she stated firmly, "But you do. I just came to be a friend…a sister in the Lord." Inwardly he acknowledged this and thought how the Bible said, "out of the mouths of babes…" Even baby Christians can be very helpful.
"Thank you. I do feel rather friendless at the moment."
They sat and chatted the afternoon away. She told him of her study success, her mother's joy and vitality, and mused over the Scriptures. He told her of his business, and they recounted their small blessings together, his spirit lifting as they conversed.
"Perhaps," she said, noting the sun's descent behind the trees, "I have been too outspoken. I'm sorry to have caused you so much hurt."
"You have a happy and living testimony," he argued. "You must not let the devil, or my discomfort silence your witness. We all will suffer from time to time. Jesus said so." He spoke, showing such determination that she chose not to pursue the topic.
"I'm sorry," he said. "I have been a terrible host. I haven't even offered you a drink. May I get you something?"
"The drink you needed is far more important than any physical need," she observed. "Thank you, but if you will show me the way, I will be the host this evening. Would you allow me to take you out to dinner?"
He consented. After a cup of tea and further chat they left the house in her car. As she drove she asked, "Would you mind if I took you to mum's? I'll call her and she'll have the meal ready for us. I know she'd love to see you."
"It would be lovely to see her, too," he agreed. "How is she coming along?"
"Its interesting, mum's certainly trusting God more for her health now. She's always reading the miracles of Jesus and thanking God for her special miracle. She encourages others to believe on the basis of her own healing. Her appreciation of God has grown remarkably."
"Surely she has always appreciated God?"
"Certainly, but now she's more relaxed in her faith. It's like she's living a life and not following a set of rules. You know, people view the Christian faith as a lot of do's and don'ts."
"I think life has many do's and don'ts. Its just that they are cultural customs so we are not as aware of them as those seemingly imposed on us," he interjected. "Christianity should be a way of living, not a text book study."
"Yes," she agreed. "Anyway, I'd better call mum." Pulling over, she used her mobile and called her mother, informing her they were on their way over for dinner. "…O, anything mum, I know you're a great cook," she ended laughing at her mother's response. "I love you! See you in a mo'." And ended the call. "Mum's a gem. She'll, do anything for me."
"God is like that. He'll do anything for you too."
"Yes, I'm learning that. I am amazed at the different things you can trust Him to take care of. Everything really. When I remember mum I often weep, not because I'm sad, but because I'm overwhelmed at God's limitless goodness. Thank God that He is."
"Yes, there is so much we can thank God for but, when we come down to it we are really thanking Him for being, not for doing." She nodded and they pulled up outside her mum's home.
Chapter Six
Dinner was delightful. It's not the meal that made it so enjoyable, that was good but the fun and conversation made it more so. Mum had called her minister after the phone conversation, and given him and his wife an impromptu invitation. They had accepted.
The dining room was too small so they had a fellowship meal in the lounge. Filling their plates in the kitchen and proceeding to comfortable lounges to sit, eat and chat. Before they ate her mum read aloud from the records of Jesus' miracles, they thanked God for the food and pronounced it blessed, and then she said, "Dig in." and they did.
Towards the end of a joyful evening the minister turned to the businessman and said, "I'm sorry, I haven't always been kind in my words of you. But I can see that you are not trying to 'steal the sheep', and I can't argue against a miracle. I'd like to invite you to share with our church. I don't even mind if you share your views on miracles."
"Views are not important," responded the businessman. "I haven't come to set up my own kingdom. I only like to obey the command of Jesus who said, 'Go and share this good news with the whole world. I give you power over all the works of the enemy. In my name you will cast out devils, heal the sick by laying hands on them, and speak with new tongues. In fact, you will be able to do everything I've done, and even more so because I will give you the Holy Spirit when I return to my Father, and you will have power when He saturates you and will be my witnesses.' I don't want authority over those who belong to God."
"I wish we all were as you are. It wouldn't matter to us then how many preachers there were. Unfortunately too many of us feel threatened by others."
"I will come and share, but not to give my views. I do not wish to be the cause of unnecessary division. I will seek God for a word of encouragement."
"Are you saying that you will speak the doctrine of our church?"
"That would be difficult seeing I don't know what it is, nor am I saying that I will not put forward my viewpoint. What I am saying is, I will not come to force change on the church."
"That is very encouraging, and a very gentle approach, but I am hoping that you will be able to satisfy the people's questions on healing in the light of the miracle we have not long ago experienced. It is causing some friction."
"Alright, with the Lord's help, I will try."
Chapter Seven
It had been set for the businessman to speak at their Sunday evening fellowship and the church's pastor made extra effort to let his people know. This resulted in an exceptional church attendance besides the fact that friends and family outside the church were invited as well. The partition between the minor and main auditoriums had to be removed to accommodate all the people.
"I had hoped that all the local congregation would come, but I never anticipated this," remarked the pastor. "Father, I ask you to be in control here tonight," his prayer followed.
The businessman stood on invitation to speak. There was silence in the auditorium.
"In the book of Romans chapter one and verse nineteen, Paul tells us that God's ways and work can be clearly seen in the nature He created," he began, "It is this passage that sparked my interest concerning His miracle working power. I concluded that, since nature is proof of God's miracle working power then miracles such as Divine healing, deliverance and provision are natural and the lack of such is not.
Firstly I realised that many of my experiences were sub natural (that is, below par, less than what should be expected) and not in line with God's creation. I concluded that the life I was living was not up to standard and there was much room for improvement.
Now I realised that it was I who was unnatural, not God. God had created nature, as we are told in the book of Genesis, and He made it to function on a certain level. Due to circumstances and choices facing both my ancestors and myself I had fallen below the level of normality but God had provided a way to lift me up again.
Naturally, it is the one we offend that we need forgiveness from. If I wish to forgive someone I might extend to them the hand of forgiveness and friendship (God has done this in the person of Jesus Christ). It is now up to the receiver to take that hand in acceptance of my forgiveness. If they do not they have not received my forgiveness.
Since Jesus Christ is God's extended hand of forgiveness it is only sensible to accept Him, seeing that we prevent ourselves from receiving forgiveness if we don't.
Peter further writes in his letter to the Church that God has given us all things by Jesus Christ. Once again this is the natural and practical use of the hand. Most gifts are offered by way of the hand, and so they are received from the hand. Since Jesus is the hand of God it is only natural, and purely sensible that we come to Him for all things.
What we see in all this is that the things of God are natural, and all things not God's are sub natural. Natural things come with life and do not need to be yearned for strenuously. They only need to be received.
Unfortunately we live in an unnatural culture. Through refining and synthesizing we have an unnatural existence. This is our common existence and is why I have so far refrained from speaking of common sense. We do not need common sense, but practical sense.
In this church you have observed God's nature through a healing miracle. This has caused some concern, and others joy and faith. We need never fear what God is doing. He has put laws into this world, and healing is one of them.
How do we know this? Quite simply, we know because the body is often known to heal itself. God has placed the healing law in the body.
Further to this God calls himself the healer. He said, "I am the Lord who heals all your illness." Since it is God who heals, why would you not come to Him?
From the Gospel of Matthew we know that this healing is in His hand: Jesus Christ. It tells us there that He (Jesus) took our sicknesses and bore our pains. If you come to Jesus for healing you will receive it because it is the gift of God in Him. Those who refuse such healing refuse God's gift. Would you refuse the gift God so naturally gives?
Tonight we have gathered here in Jesus name. I am sure that there are many who have some need that God will supply. Forgiveness, healing, deliverance, salvation - You know what you need. I invite you to receive it. Jesus said, "I will be wherever you gather together in my name." He is here. God's extended hand is here. You can receive and you will receive.
Don't be afraid, and don't doubt. Come now, I know you will not be disappointed."
[If you are reading this and you also have a need, why not look to Jesus now? He said, "I am with you always…" He's here with you now. Turn to Him and make your requests known right now.]
Many came, and many received. There was joy that night. No one ostracized, no one ridiculed. Those who disagreed kept silent tonight because they had no opportunity. Tomorrow they may find some. For now they left in silence.
The businessman returned home rejoicing and giving thanks for God's strength and comfort. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don't trust your own understanding," he breathed happily.
2004 L. K. Stevenson.
Please pass this on freely. All I ask is that you give credit where credit is due. May others find their healing through this encouragement. Whether you believe this is of the Holy Spirit or not, it is my gift to you of that which God has given me so frequently. May God Bless you, and I still weep every time I read these words.
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Upcoming sci-fi and action RPG Kova has a female protagonist who inspired by real-life herstory. Developer Black Hive Media also confirms that the game is headed to PC, PS4, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch.
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Defense Secretary Chuck HagelCharles (Chuck) Timothy HagelHagel: Trump is 'an embarrassment' Tax cut complete, hawks push for military increase Pentagon documents hundreds of serious misconduct cases against top brass MORE on Thursday urged Russia to show restraint and caution toward the Ukraine so it doesn't escalate tensions there.
As Russia conducted large military exercises near its border with Ukraine, armed men seized control of government buildings in the Ukrainian region of Crimea on Thursday and raised Russia's flag.
"Until we know more details, what really happened, who's in charge, the focus should be on let's keep the tensions down, let's see no provocative actions by anyone, any military," Hagel said.
The Defense secretary said he was concerned that Russia's actions could be misinterpreted during a "delicate time" in Ukraine.
There were reports Thursday that ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych had surfaced in Moscow and claimed he was Ukraine's legitimate leader.
Hagel said his staff was attempting to set up a phone call with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in the next day or two, according to the AP.
"We have other connecting points, and we're talking with the Russians through other government-to- government channels," Hagel said.
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You are not alone!
I, too, have walked the path of pain, shame and self-condemnation.
I know what it's like to wake up every day paralyzed by guilt and shame over your past mistakes. I know what it's like to feel fearful of how you will make it through yet another day. I know what it's like to feel as if you are suffocating with anxiety about your life and the circumstances you are currently experiencing. I know what it's like to feel unlovable, unworthy and unable to move forward. I know what it's like to continually repeat self-sabotaging behaviors in an attempt to run away from yourself.
Until I discovered the path to Self-Love, Self-Compassion and Inner Peace
I can tell you from personal experience that there IS another path. It IS possible to release the shackles of shame, pain, guilt and self-condemnation and recapture the self-love, self-compassion and inner peace that you yearn for and that you deserve.
At one time or another, we've all sat transfixed as Oprah or Ellen introduced yet another inspiring woman who had overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to heal her story, transform her life and is now living her truth.
I am one of those women and so are you my sister. As I share those worlds is your old script kicking in? "Oh, Mal you just don't know what I've (gone through, done, experienced…). I can't possibly be one of 'those women'." As someone who has walked the walk, continues to do the work and passionately supports other women in doing the same allow me share this powerful truth with you…
"The mistakes of your past DO NOT MATTER!
Your past does not define the truth of who you are. YOU, my beautiful sister, are not the sum of your mistakes or your self-perceived shortcomings. YOU are so much more than the stories, shame and guilt that you continue to burden yourself with. It's time to release those shackles and embrace the truth of who you are – a feminine powerhouse of love, strength and resiliency here to shine your divine light. "
The Common Thread that Weaves our Healing Stories Together
Over the last twenty plus years of my own Life Recovery journey, as well as speaking with hundreds of women also on the path of self-discovery, healing and owning their truth, I discovered a common thread throughout each woman's story of healing and recovery.The Common Thread that Weaves our Healing Stories Together
Though each of their journey's and life circumstances varied greatly, from issues such as alcoholism to domestic violence; from being single welfare mom to struggling with eating disorders or other self-sabotaging behavior; I discovered a powerful common denominator that led to their healing.
The common thread woven through each woman's story was the PIVOTAL MOMENT she awakened to and accepted the truth of her inner voice's whisper that there was another way to experience life.
In that intimate moment of deep knowing and acceptance, even when the how-to's or next steps remained a mystery, each woman described an experience of being intuitively led to stepping onto a new path – the path of recovering the life they were meant to live.
You Already Hold the Key to Long-Lasting Healing
Like you, and many other women, I spent much of my life searching outside myself for love, validation, acceptance, happiness and inner peace. I discovered what so many women on the path ahead of me already had. What I had been searching and yearning for all those years was always within my reach – but I had been looking in the wrong direction. The key to life recovery, inner healing and transformation begins when we turn inward. As you've most likely discovered, long-lasting healing, happiness and inner peace cannot be found outside of ourselves.
I understand that in this very moment, due to layers of pain and self-doubt, you may be unable to believe in or envision the sacred path that will lead you to living a life of self-love, self-compassion and inner peace – I promise you it is there. A beautiful illuminated path is waiting for you, hidden under the layers of unworthiness, shame and guilt that you've been carrying for so long. (Read Symptoms that You are Disconnected from Your Truth) You are here on this page, in this moment, because you are ready to heal and step onto a new path one that leads to inner healing and transformation.
A Compassionate Guide and an Outstretched Hand
There comes a time in all our lives when accepting an outstretched hand can forever change the trajectory of our life. Today, I extend my hand to you and invite you to step onto the path of healing and transformation and reclaim the life you desire and deserve. You don't have to do it alone. We all need someone to hold our hand, remind us of the truth of who we are, help us break down the walls we have built around our heart and help us process and release the old stories. I would be honored to be your compassionate guide on your life recovery path. If my message resonates with your truth, I invite you to schedule a Discovery Session with me.
I leave you with a powerful quote from visionary spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson
"When a woman conceives her true self, a miracle occurs and life around her begins again."
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The ratings firm noted its downgrade of Italy's long-term ratings last week indicates an increased risk that the government might be unable to provide financial support to its banks in financial distress. Moody's also said Italian banks' substantial exposure to the domestic economy, along with its high direct exposure to sovereign debt, have resulted in standalone credit assessments that are no higher than the sovereign rating.
Moody's lowered its long-term ratings on UniCredit (UNCFF, UCG.MI), Intesa Sanpaolo (ISNPY, ISP.MI) and Banca IMI, two notches to Baa2, in line with the Italian sovereign rating. The ratings on Banca Monte Parma, Cassa di Risparmio di Parma e Piacenza, Banca Popolare Friuladria and GE Capital SpA were lowered one notch to Baa2. The ratings on Banca CR Firenze, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Istituto Servizi Mercato Agricolo Alimentare were also downgraded to Baa2.
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Moody's downgrade of Italy is the latest illustration of the rapid deterioration in creditworthiness of euro-zone sovereigns and their banks, as the debt crisis drags on the health of the currency bloc as a whole. In January, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cut Italy's rating by two notches to triple-B-plus, while stripping Austria and France of their triple-A ratings--but sparing Germany--and downgrading six others.
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Emma & Joel - RockRobin 0.65 Released
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- Published: Thursday, 22 September 2016 22:53
0.65 is uploaded!
Patch Notes:
- Added Emma
- Added Joel
- Increased game difficulty
- Restored game difficulty option
- Updated the walkthrough RTF file in the game directory
- Fixed Rose's crash
- Fixed Seth's firing bug
- Fixed Firing bug breaking saves
- Fixed commercials not deducting correct amount of money
- Fixed "dating_x" errors in Memorabilia
- Changed the wording of Dallas asking you if you want a ride
- Added a flag that says you already own all equipment at half-million equipment goals
- Added a missing branch when firing Collin while he's romanced
- Rewrote some of Collin's intro
- Unlocked 2 scenes in Collin's path that involve Penny
- Fixed typos
Emma was written by Starling! She's paranoid, she's homeless, and doesn't care what you think! Give her a try!
Joel was written by the lovely Alphonse. I had a writer's block with the poor guy, but Alphonse swooped in and took him under her wing. I really love how he turned out.
I also released 2 of Collin's scenes that I forgot to unlock. They involve Penny from Sebastian's storyline. I also rewrote some of his intro. I hadn't read it a long time. When you guys said you didn't like him I was like ??? but then I read his intro and I was like OH WOW. Yeah. That Collin doesn't represent the Collin I had in mind while writing his arc. Some minor changes, but Owen no longer drops out of high school and such. And now there's a separate reaction scene when firing Collin if you romanced him (thanks to Grotty for pointing that out).
Such is the problem with having so much time between starting and finishing these characters. I just re-read Wizz's intro the other day for the first time in a long time and laughed out loud at Robin attempting to argue over the internet. It's been a while.
The bug that broke your saves after firing someone is FIXED! Hallelujah! The problem was some old code that was calling scenes in a new context. Really shouldn't do that.
And to address the issue with not understanding how to unlock Beau, I've added a hint on that dialogue choice with Dallas. Now it should be clear who you'll end up riding with and hopefully people will naturally choose the character they're going to pursue ...
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Impossible Over Central II
Size12 m²
Floor No.4(with elevator)
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
- Elevator in building
Accommodation summary
|Hernan Cortes, 46004 Valencia, Spain
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
Single rooms in a large house in the best zone of Valencia with Wi-fi , TV with DVD player, microwave, toaster, coffee maker ...
Just off of house you can find restaurants offering tapas and typical Spanish food (Paella Valenciana).
There are two supermarkets 50 meters walking, delicious bakeries, coffe shops… (I can advise you about it ...). My street is quiet at night but busy during the day . One minute walking to the Colon market, the Turia river gardens and many other exciting things.
There are two very friendly cats, They love people!
Work from home so if you need anything during your stay I will be happy to help you :)
House rulesEducation, and know living pulchritude
We expect our guests civilized behavior:
Leave things as you find them, keep your bedroom clean and respectful of everything around you. Upon arrival you will receive with open arms.
There are no special rules for arrivals and departures but we trust your judgment.
When booking you will receive an email with all the details and information on how to reach you I hope!
|Weekly rate for 1 guest
|247 €
|Monthly rate for 1 guest
|947 €
|Price for > 1 guests
|16 € per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
|On arrangement
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Reviews of this property
El apartamento era estupendo y Esteban y su mujer muy amables, siempre intentando que los huéspedes se sientan como en casa. Sin duda repetiría!
Very nice Apartment and esteban an her husband was very friendly.
The Apartment is neaProblemee center so that it's just a foodstep to the attractions.
To the beach with metro its about 20 minutes.the two only speaks spanish but it was no problem.
I spent truly perfect 5 days with Esteban and Dalmi. They are very welcoming and considerate and helpful with all kinds of questions. Esteban offers freshly made orange juice, marmalade and excellent cafe con leche for breakfast! The room was comfortable, with plenty of space in the wardrobe and good Wifi--no desk, but the living room with table, cozy sofa and "library" was also at my disposal. The apartment is perfectly situated a few minutes away from the metro station Colon (where linea 5 takes you directly to the airport) and walking distance to major shopping streets and all the sites in the historic old town. The bus stop to go to the University is also just 5 minutes away on foot. And at the same time the apartment and the room are amazingly quiet, so that I could sleep with the window open.
Muchas Gracias, Esteban y Dalmi, lo he pasado muy bien y si vuelvo un dia a Valencia seguro que llamaré a ustedes a ver si hay sitio en Impossible Over Central II (todavia me quedo con el misterio de este nombre...) Tantos saludos, Nikola
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Which Console Did You Buy/Receive Over The Holidays?
Microsoft has announced what games the next five weeks will bring on the Xbox Live Arcade. Starting this week with Geometry Wars 2 and going all the way to August 27th and Castle Crashers, a lot of the XBLA's most anticipated games will finally be unleashed on the public.
Here's the full schedule:
July 30: "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2" ? The latest version of the wildly popular retro shooter offers screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, scoring strategies and a diverse list of exciting Achievements. ?Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2? is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available at 800 Microsoft Points.
August 6: "Braid" ? From acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow, ?Braid? is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. ?Braid?is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.
August 13: "Bionic Commando: Rearmed" ? The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2D gaming back on the map! ?Bionic Commando: Rearmed? is rated M for Mature by the ESRB
August 20: "Galaga Legions" ? The legend lives on with ?Galaga Legions,? a reimagining of the classic arcade shooter. Featuring table-turning game dynamics and updated graphics, the game was created by the team behind the bestselling ?PAC-MAN Championship Edition? from Namco Bandai Games. ?Galaga Legions? is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
August 27: "Castle Crashers" ? Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with ?Castle Crashers,? featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. ?Castle Crashers? is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.


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I just recently tried to edit patches on my Spider Valve 112MKII using my MKI short board and it will no longer work. It used to work just fine. Any suggestions? Thanks, T. Russell
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Type: Refactoring
Status: Closed
Priority: Minor
Resolution: Complete
Affects Version/s: None
Fix Version/s: 2.0 M7
Component/s: None
Per discussion with Dave Syer - as part of moving the package, make the following changes...
1. Move the implementation to a subpackage
2. Change the interfaces to throw the appropriate (De)SerializationFailureException
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- Comments
- Work Log
- History
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Question: could (De)SerializingConverter go in the top-level package? It doesn't depend on the Java-IO serializer only on the interface. That way it would make more sense to see the exceptions in the top level package.
I'm a little confused by your comment - the (De)SerializingConverter delegates to the streaming converter...
public class DeserializingConverter implements Converter<byte[], Object>{ private JavaStreamingConverter converter = new JavaStreamingConverter(); ... }
Yes but does it need to delegate to the Java* implementation? It looks quite generic to me so we could wrap the interfaces and move it up a level. Maybe I'm missing something (what is the purpose of the (De)SerializingConverterConverter, I thought it was just an adapter from StreamingConverter to Converter.
Excellent point - with the current structure, we'd have a virtually identical pair of (De)Serializers in each subpackage with the only difference being the delegate.
I'll pop them up a level and add a setter for the delegate (which would default to the Java implementation).
The setter on the Payload(De)Serializing transformers in SI core could probably be removed too, but I suppose we should allow them to inject any Converter defined with the appropriate types, and not force them to use the commons (De)Serializers. I think I'll just update the javadocs there to reflect that the default delegate there is the commons (De)Serializer.
OK. You can't default the converter values in commons.serializer, though, without creating a cycle. If you think a default is important we need the dreaded "support" package.
Duh... of course, thanks for your patience - I have removed the default and added a constructor. Let me know if you see anything else.
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Ryan Tannehill leads the way in London
LONDON (AP) — Keeping Ryan Tannehill guessing may have been just what was needed.
Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin again and again last week declined to say that Tannehill would be the starting quarterback against the Oakland Raiders in London, creating a distracting environment for the entire team.
But Tannehill responded where and when it mattered, leading the Dolphins (2-2) to a 38-14 victory over the Raiders (0-4) on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
"I've been more excited for this week and this game as this week went on and with all the distractions," Tannehill said. "To finally leave the country, have a long flight and come over here, I've been more excited for this game than I have been for a long time."
Tannehill completed 23 of 31 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns, and Dolphins coach Joe Philbin even praised him in his own mild-mannered way.
"I thought he had good rhythm. He had good tempo. He had good command. He was very decisive out there," Philbin said. "I thought he made good decisions in the run game whether to give, whether to keep, whether to throw the bubble screens, etc. It looked like he played a very good football game."
Both the Dolphins and Raiders have a bye next week, and then get back on the field on Oct. 12. The Dolphins host the Green Bay Packers and the Raiders welcome the San Diego Chargers.
Here are some things we learned in London:
RAIDERS INJURIES: Raiders quarterback Derek Carr left the game in the third quarter with ankle and knee injuries, and coach Dennis Allen wasn't yet sure how long he would be out.
"I know the X-rays on his ankle were negative, but that's the extent of what I know," said Allen, who will be under intense pressure when he gets back to Oakland after the Raiders lost their 10th straight game dating to last season.
On defense, the Raiders started without linebackers Nick Roach and Sio Moore. Then early in Sunday's game, Kaluka Maiava injured a hamstring.
"We got a lot of things that we got to look at and lot of self-evaluation that we got to go through to get this thing turned around," Allen said.
INTERCEPTIONS: After three games without an interception, the Dolphins had three on Sunday.
Walt Aikens returned one for 43 yards, Brent Grimes had another for 32 yards and Jimmy Wilson a third for 31 yards.
"Sometimes they kind of come in bundles," Philbin said. "It was good to see different guys get them and make some plays out there."
RAIDERS DEFENSE: Although the defense was the bright spot in last week's loss to the New England Patriots, the Raiders couldn't seem to stop the Dolphins on Sunday in London.
Ryan Tannehill took advantage of a depleted set of linebackers and passed for 278 yards and two touchdowns, while Lamar Miller ran for 64 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.
"They do a good job offensively schematically of making you spread out and having to make tackles in space and we didn't do enough of that today," Allen said.
WEMBLEY WAY: The ninth regular-season NFL game at Wembley Stadium packed them in as usual. With an announced attendance of 83,436, the home of England's national soccer team was full once again for the American game.
And this time, there was even a Brit on the field in Raiders tackle Menelik Watson.
"I try not to be caught in the moment a lot," said Watson, who this week had said he had always dreamed of playing soccer at the iconic stadium. "It was a little emotional before the game. But as soon as we started and I was coming in the extra tackle package, I didn't notice the crowd."
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Forget about going to the movies: A Minneapolis mansion that's described by its owner as a cross between "The Lord of the Rings" and the Hogwarts castle from the "Harry Potter" film series can now be yours.
The catch is, it will cost you $2.7 million.
FOX 9 says Jeff Arundel's fantasy pad, dubbed the "Hogwarts House," has been on the market for 140 days, but still has no takers.
A musician and New Age composer, Arundel tells the station that people gasp when they enter his home. The Middle Earth motif of the residence includes Gothic arches, elaborate staircases, massive fireplaces and stained glass. It also includes meticulous metal work by artist Paul Tierney.
The structure, located on 10th Avenue South in the Downtown East neighborhood, was once a blacksmith shop and mechanic's garage, says Arundel.
The Hogwarts House was spotlighted in 2011 in a Minnesota Public Radio "Minnesota Architecture" feature. At the time the article was published, Arundel had the residence listed at $3.5 million.
Arundel, who also owns the Astor Cafe, bought the building from former Star Tribune publishers John and Sage Cowles a decade ago, and had it stripped down to its bare bones.
The $2.7 million residence is a bargain compared to some of the other prestigious homes currently up for sale in the Twin Cities area.
Earlier this month, the the Minneapolis Luxury Real Estate Blog said the Pillsbury Mansion in Wayzata – once listed for $53 million – was reduced to a selling price of $24 million.
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
RAUL Suyod of Bago City and Clark Daniel Bautista of Bacolod City were chosen by Blackwater Sports, one of the league's expansion teams in the recent 2014 Gatorade PBA Annual Draft held at Robinsons Midtown Manila.
The 6'6" Suyod was seventh pick in the third round (31st over-all) while the 5'10" son of Tata Bautista was selected 10th pick in the same round (34th over-all).
Suyod, a former West Negros University Mustangs forward, suited up under Troy Sarabia in 2009 season of Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association before University of the Philippines (UP) took him in under Coach Ricky Dandan, Sarabia's coach at USLS.
"I'm happy for him (Suyod). I'm grateful for what he has achieved, reaching his dream to be in the UAAP and finally to the PBA. I know that Sir Tony (Agustin) and the WNU sports office personnel are happy because another Wesnecan succeeded in the PBA draft," Sarabia said.
Playmaker Bautista, of Barangay Estefania and a former University of Sto. Tomas Growling Tigers skipper, was one of the sports awardees last year during Bacolod City's Charter Day.
However, since both cagers were picked in the third round, they have slim chances of entering the final roster unless the coaching staff and owners will be impressed by their performance during the training camp.
"But they should not lose hope. They must work harder during the team's practices to prove they are worthy to be in the team. If they don't get a contract they must be patient and become a practice player for any team. This will give them the opportunity to get a chance to be in the team's roster," said Barangay Bata councilman Leo Bat-og, who played for the Negros Slashers in the Metropolitan Basketball Association and suited up for Sta. Lucia Realtors in the PBA.
Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on August 28, 2014.
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Mid-life Rocks. Today begins my next rotation around the sun. It's August 27th and my birthday; my own personal new year, a time to look over my shoulder at the last three hundred and sixty-five days. What did I do? What did I learn? What trail did I blaze? I made a list—a very long list—because it's been a year of non-stop adventure. After quitting my career eighteen months ago, I launched my next reason to greet the day each morning by becoming a Writer of Life and living the Lifestyle of a Writer. It's not an overstatement to report there has been adventure in every blessed moment.
Like most, I'm not immune to the shock of middle age; those moments when the number that represents our lifespan no longer bears any relation to how we recognize ourselves. If you're like me, you'll use the trick of reality to calm the fear triggered by aging. Which is why I filtered my trail-blazing list of the past year into a specifically age defying list:
What did I do this past year for the very first time?
This Is Fifty-Five:
1) Published my first article (thank you, David Lee of Medellin Living)
2) Finished my first manuscript, The Bachelor Chapters (thank you to every author I've ever read—you are my teachers)
3) Revised it—twice (thank you, Stacey Donovan, the editor that made me a better writer)
4) Lived in four countries (thank you Colombia, Spain, Antigua, and the miracle of a USA passport)
5) Convinced Colombia that I deserved their visa of domicile (thank you Alan Gongora, the attorney who drew the map)
6) Became a pole athlete, and nailed the infamous Twisted Handspring (thank you to my teachers; Cata Tobon, Bianca Huls, Laura Fly & Estela Diego)
7) Declared war on cancer and marked my first year of victory (thank you: simply thank you)
8) Talked to God—and he talked back (thank you, dear angels, for leading the way)
What struck me about the list was how interdependent my accomplishments have been. Nothing of significance happens without facilitation. I claim my motivation and my dreams—but my achievements are always the result of collaboration. And so today, on my birthday, I plan to celebrate my collaborators. I am nothing without you, and I am more than I ever knew I could be—because of you.
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Battle provides for less fortunate
The weeks leading into Christmas were so very busy and exciting for the 1st ever Battle of the Stockyards. Even though we only had a few short weeks to achieve our goals, all three of the stockyards did a wonderful job. Each stockyard was to raise 200 cans of food for RAM house and 200 toys for Toys for Tots. While each stockyard did not quite meet their individual goal, collectively we did a great job of helping these two organizations during their greater times of need.
I have enough ego to enjoy seeing my name on this page not once, but twice, and in a headline at that. Pretty cool!
But I don't think that my opposite here, the one who "speaks conservatively," meant to flatter me when he titled his last column "Howell's Hero and other thoughts."
I suspect that the outcome of this fall's elections won't revolve around which party the American electorate likes the best. It's more likely that the party, with which Americans are least disgusted, will come out on top. Neither "Democrats" nor Republicans came out of last year's legislative Chinese fire drills looking good.
The Bedford area needs more families willing to take in foster children; and more families willing to adopt those children in foster care.
During any given week, there are some 57 children from Bedford and Bedford County in foster care. During this past year more than 110 children came through the system.
And some are waiting to be adopted. Now.
Thanks to Rick Howell
Rick Howell you are a gem in this sea of far right conservatism and religious fundamentalism. You keep a finger in the dike of truthfulness while all around you Republican (R) falsehoods abound.
As you read this, I'm betting that Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucuses, or at least finished very strong for a guy who barely campaigned there until the last week.
Many Republicans seem to be coming to their senses and ready to pick the guy who can offer them the best chance of victory, and that's always been Romney.
Sometimes, when I'm in a long check-out line at the grocery store, I'll glance at those tabloids that you see there. I wouldn't actually pay money for one of those things, and I probably wouldn't even pay attention to them if it wasn't for the fact that I get really bored. You know which ones I mean. Some have celebrity gossip. Then, there are those that have headlines like "Two-headed Man Gives Birth to Iguana."
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Several NASA scientists have openly refuted claims made last week by fellow NASA scientist Richard B. Hoover of discovering extraterrestrial fossils within a sample of French stony meteorites.
In an apparently condescending and dismissive remark, NASA's Carl Pitcher is quoted as saying, "He [Hoover] clearly does some very interesting microscopy. The actual measurements on these meteorites are very nice measurements, but I am not aware of any other qualification that Mr Hoover has in analysis of meteorites or in astrobiology."
However, Hoover's paper has more than a few scholarly supporters.
This cat-fight reminds me of several that I have directly witnessed (and even instigated) during my career. The sundry scientific fields have more than their fair share of socially stunted, territorial, insecure and emotionally volatile (and even unstable) people.


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I was excited about revisiting - in audio - a series of books which I have so enjoyed over the years. In one way, I was not disappointed, because the..Show More »
For Martha Grimes Jury series on Audible, I love this series and it only gets better. However, the narrator is all wrong, he misses the wit and nuance..Show More »
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Martha Grimes again takes us into the world of Richard Jury, Scotland Yard inspector, and his friend, Melrose Plant (who gave up his titled position t..Show More »
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I really wanted to like the story, but I have gotten used to Ms. Grimes love of pointless musing, irrelevant storylines, and flights of fancy of her c..Show More »
Absolutely! Due to the vocally dexterous narrator, Steve West. He brings the characters life and his rendition of Aunt Agatha has me falling out of my..Show More »
I have mowed through the first eleven and well into the 12th now, First, the driving force is Steve West's narration. I give five stars for every pe..Show More »
Jury mysteries are always witty and amusing, but this one seems to veer out of its comfort zone by adding ridiculous American stereotypes, bad dialogu..Show More »
not the most exciting of her books, so it tends to be a little long. But you get a closer look at Jury and Melrose, and of course Aunt Agatha!
I am saddened that this is the final performance of Ms. Grimes ' sexy and wonderful Scotland Yard Chief Superintendent. I have all the series in print..Show More »
Because I am a great Melrose Plant fan, this is my favorite of the Jury series. (Full disclosure - Richard Jury has begun to really bore me) The cha..Show More »
Although the end was pretty much revealed from the beginning, I like this story very much. Grimes has a sense of melancholy that I find so enchanting...Show More »
Richard Drury and Melrose Plants' conversations. They were hilarious in between the darkest of subject matters.
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The story ambled along like a wine infused dream... nonsense and dribbles of storyline. Annoying ...
I have read or listened to every one of the Richard Jury books. My only complaint is there just are not enough of them.
I don't know what was more unbearable: the conversations between the dog Mungo and the cat Morris, the endless descriptions of designer shoes and dre..Show More »
A huge fan of the "armchair mystery" genre of Agatha Christie (intelligent plots and puzzles requiring thought sans gratuitous violence), I thoroughly..Show More »


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Ken Jenkins, the Democratic chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, wrote to County Executive Robert Astorino today knocking Astorino over his concerns about building a Tappan Zee Bridge without mass transit.
Astorino has stressed that a new bridge would be pointless without mass transit, but Jenkins criticized Astorino in the letter.
"You pledged to bring tax relief to Westchester County, but this would be the biggest tax hike in Westchester County history," Jenkins wrote. "Building a full mass transit system in Westchester County carries an estimated cost of $1-1.7 billion, plus the county would need to fund a large portion of the additional $80 million annually required to operate the system, which is more than the entire $1.68 billion budget of the county."
The letter echoes concerns by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that having a mass transit component would be too costly. The bridge is estimated to cost $5.2 million without the mass-transit piece, though Cuomo said it would built with the ability to add bus and rail lines.
Updated: Astorino's response includes "As I have said all along, the new bridge needs to be built as soon as possible and put as many of the men and women of our trade unions back to work. I applaud Governor Cuomo for initiating the project, but we need to do it right. Attempting to build a bridge that doesn't address the needs of the region from the start is a prescription for cost overruns and delays."
Here's Jenkins letter:
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