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Desert Plants, Volume 5, Number 2 (Summer 1983)9
Desert Plants is a unique botanical journal published by The University of Arizona for Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum. This journal is devoted to encouraging the appreciation of indigenous and adapted arid land plants. Desert Plants publishes a variety of manuscripts intended for amateur and professional desert plant enthusiasts. A few of the diverse topics covered include desert horticulture, landscape architecture, desert ecology, and history. First published in 1979, Desert Plants is currently published biannually with issues in June and December.
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- Editorial - "To Instill in Mankind an Appreciation of Plants"
- The Wild Beans of Southwestern North America
- Australian Acacias Used for Landscaping in Arizona
- Biogeographical Distribution of Salt Marsh Halophytes on the Coasts of the Sonoran Desert
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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- May 16th
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Mighty Joe got into the music business when his cousins Dexter Ansely and Ondreuis Burgie moved to California to write the 'Funky Head Hunter' album for MC Hammer. The three cousins converged their talents and created the Deuces. The Deuces grew to become a power in the Bay Area hip-hop scene. They have been featured on several compilations such as Cell Block 1, Murder Dog, and Bay Area Players 2000 in which their song 'Getting High As' became a bay area anthem. Several years after Hammer's break from Death Row Records the Deuces released their independent album 'Carry Yo State Flag'. In 2001, while promoting the album in their home state of Arkansas, Mighty Joe was in a car accident and fractured his skull in two places. After this near death experience Joe moved to Alabama, started Menistry Chronicles and began working on his solo career. In 2003 Mighty Joe finished his first solo album entitled 'Self Evaluation'. A release date has not been set but it will be sometime during late summer of 2004. During 2003 Mighty Joe has performed at many different venues across the country, and has done several radio interviews. Look for 2004 to be a break out year for Menistry Chronicles and Mighty Joe.


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If Barbara Olson was alive today, Hillary Clinton would not have a chance to be considered for the office of the President of The United States. Olson was the most outspoken critic of Hillary. Olson was also more factual, and charismatic and personable than Hillary and in a society that values charm and charisma, she would be outshining Hillary and be stealing the spot light from Hillary.
Barbara Olsen had served as the chief investigative counsel for the House Government Reform and Oversight committee. She and her staff had investigated the FBI and Travel Office scandals. Olsen knew the details of Hillary Rodham Clinton's role in several of the Clinton administration's unseemly political maneuvers. It is important to note that the findings of Barbara Olsen and her co-workers were like that of the investigators working for independent Counsel Kenneth Star. These findings showed in one the White House scandal after another, all roads led to Hillary. This must be why the FBI scandal, the Travelgate scandal and White Water were left out of Stars impeachment report. You can impeach the president but you can not impeach The First Lady (but luckily, if we are wise, we can keep her from becoming president).
Olsen describes how cold and well-rehearsed Hillary was when she was asked questions. Olsen and her staff never before had seen someone so unflappable when presented with damning evidence and adept at presenting a new interpretation no matter how improbable Hillary's story was.
Barbara outlined all this in the book she wrote "Hell to Pay" and after she went on the talk show circuit to promote the book, she was being asked to return to offer more commentary. if she was alive to day, she would have written probably two more and would be convincing more and more people who Hillary Clinton really is. If she was alive today she would have a lot more to write about now and the idea of considering Hillary for president wold be unthinkable..
When Barbara Olson had been on Bill Maher's show "Politically Incorrect" (1999-11-30) and she held her own against Maher and Joe Lieberman, William Baldwin and John Henton. It is interesting to look back at how she was actually telling the truth on this show and the others were off the mark:
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She was scheduled to return to Bill Maher's show because she was gaining popularity and people were starting to recognize her as a rising star counter to Hillary's fame.
But Barbara Olson was on the flight the flew into the Pentagon on 9-11-2001 the day she was scheduled to be recorded as a returning member on Bill Maher's "Politically Incorrect" that aired after 9-11-2001. Out of respect for her, they broadcasted the program with her seat empty.
Here is the important issue. If she had lived, it would be definitely less likely that Hillary Clinton would have as much of a chance at acquiring the nomination for the Democratic Party to become president. The one thing that terrorist want more than anything else is to impact the culture of the United States in a big way. Since Barbara Olson was a victim of 9-11 and since Barbara Olson would have most likely have prevented Hillary's raise in popularity, her death will have successfully given what the terrorist most want -- a direct change in the history, culture and direction of American policy. We owe it to the memory of people like Barbara Olson to not let their deaths alter what should come to pass. We have in our power to honor Olsen and keep history from taking a wrong turn.
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Politico had a disappointingly lazy piece on Tuesday under the slanted headline, "Scholars scoff at Scalia claim." I suppose the author can be forgiven her editor's snappy alliteration. After all, "Scholars fail to engage Scalia's arguments and accuse him of hypocrisy while failing to take into account counterexamples to their own theories" is probably way too long for the print version.
The piece is largely devoted to comments from liberal law professors' accusing Scalia of not following his own advice and failing to approach cases from a purely legal — as opposed to ideological or policy-based — approach.
The criticism leveled against Scalia falls short of engaging his actual arguments. (If you're looking for scholarly discussion of what those arguments are, skip the lede and check the final paragraphs of the piece.) For example, Professor Peter Schuck of Yale Law equated judges' coming to predictable outcomes with judges' failing to put aside their own views when deciding cases. But Scalia does not claim judges must disregard their own legal views, merely their views as to the best political, ideological, or policy outcome.
Indeed, Schuck's own quotation supports Scalia's argument rather than undermining it. Schuck clarifies that he sees judges acting predictably "not necessarily in the sense that they want a particular case to come out one way rather than another, but there tend to be fairly predictable, regularized patterns of interpretations." Judges who apply consistent interpretive principles are precisely those Scalia praises; it is the practice of picking and choosing one's interpretive principles in order to achieve a particular result that Scalia finds problematic. The piece quotes other liberal scholars as well — including Louis Seidman, who famously suggested it was time to give up on the Constitution altogether — to bolster support for calling Scalia a hypocrite. But not only do claims of hypocrisy not address the merits of his underlying argument, they fail to take the many counterexamples into account.
The piece buries its only hint at another side to the story near the end, when we discover that Scalia does not, in fact, vote for consistently "conservative" results. For example, he provided the deciding vote to strike down a statute prohibiting flag-burning, an act we can presume the justice himself does not support. This is but one example of the many actions Scalia or other similar judges might find constitutionally protected despite having personal opposition to them.
Animal cruelty, offensive demonstrations at military funerals, and violent video games have all gotten Scalia's vote — not of approval, but of First Amendment protection.
Other examples abound of ways in which Scalia's jurisprudence leads to "liberal" results, such as invalidating criminal sentences based on decisions by a judge rather than a jury, or strictly applying constitutional requirements to give defendants the opportunity to cross-examine technicians preparing DNA evidence against them.
It may be that a principled textualist/originalist jurisprudence leads to "conservative" political outcomes. Conservatives and libertarians are actively engaged in the effort to educate Republican politicians on the important constitutional principles that should inform their policy choices, with mixed success. But the important part of Scalia's argument is that a judge should make his decision without respect to, say, whether the final result is upholding a law he would never have voted for or vindicating rights of a person he may find reprehensible. He should confine himself to considering the law as interpreted by neutral principles. While some judges may fall short of this standard, that is no reason to abandon the effort.


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GAINESVILLE, Ga. Milt Campbell, who became the first African-American to win the Olympic decathlon in 1956 and went on to play professional football and become a motivational speaker, has died after a battle with prostate cancer, his family said Saturday. He was 78.
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Arturo Vidal has dispelled fears of a bad relationship with new Juventus teammate Mauricio Isla, welcoming him to the club.
Speaking at the Bianconeri's official unveiling of their 2012-13 kits, the midfielder rejected the notion that he and Isla may find it hard to get along with each other.
Last November, Vidal was one of five members of Chile's national team to be dropped by the Coach for breaking a late-night curfew, something that international teammate Isla, then at Udinese, publicly criticised them for.
"I'm glad Isla has arrived, he's a great player," Vidal told reporters today.
"In the past there have been disagreements between us, but now there are no problems, we are fellow teammates, we are united, strong friends and fighting for the same shirt."
Vidal was also asked for which of the League and European Cup he would like Juve to be focusing on next season.
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CALGARY – Former Alberta Premier and Calgary mayor Ralph Klein's health is deteriorating further.
Sources told QMI Agency that Klein, 70, who was admitted to a continuing care facility in October of 2011 due to complications stemming from two chronic and incurable conditions, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and aphasia (a form of dementia), has taken a turn for the worse.
Official confirmation from Klein's camp hasn't been made.
"He's resting comfortably in the same facility where he's been for the past 18 months," long-time friend Rod Love said on Wednesday, adding a release will be made when there's something to release.
Love's statements to inquiring media from across Alberta hasn't stopped speculation however, nor fellow politicians speaking on Klein's waning health and what he means to this province.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi said Wednesday that in Calgary, Klein's legacy is one we live every day and should celebrate while he's still with us.
"I think that I speak for all Calgarians when I say that our hearts and thoughts, and prayers and best wishes are with Mayor Klein, with Colleen and with the family," Nenshi said.
"I call him Mayor Klein, I always have, because he was the mayor when I was growing up ... and to me he'll always be the mayor who is best identified with this city.
"I understand that he is receiving outstanding care and I want to say on behalf of all Calgarians, thank you to those Calgarians -- the Calgarians who are the caregivers who spend every day looking after people who are ill."
Klein was mayor of Calgary from 1980-89 and Alberta's premier from 1992-2006.
Klein's successor, former premier Ed Stelmach, said his thoughts are with Klein,
"It's tough because he was very vibrant, and he had an incredible memory. I was with him in Japan and China and his memory of names, the ability to work a crowd, was phenomenal," said Stelmach.
Premier Alison Redford said her thoughts are with the Klein family and the province is considering how best to honour his legacy.
Klein's health began a downward spiral in September of 2011, when he was hospitalized twice in as many weeks due to a minor lung infection as well as complications with his existing conditions.
About a month later Alberta Health Services and Klein's family made the announcement he would enter a continuing care facility for further treatment.
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Did you know that approximately seventy percent of human knowledge is recorded in English language? Even if you did, you may want to contest the precision of the number. Well, agreed! There is practically no way by which the number can be proved, but the fact remains that English is the language of the world. It is the language in which commerce around the world is carried out, international agreements are made, and business meetings are conducted. It is also the only language that you can easily access and learn wherever you may live, and that includes the learning resources in the English language on satellite TV.
At least a half of the global population use English in one form or the other, and there are rich varieties of them around. So it is now common to hear academicians speaking about British English, Australian English, and American English, and so on. In fact there is no other language that has some much variety to it. Most native English speaking countries insist upon migrants learning English before they become acceptable and are allowed to take up a profession in their country. There are many nuances to English which are peculiar to it and therefore the best way to learn it is to hear and speak in that language as often as one can.
English, as I said has its own peculiarities when it comes to pronunciation and speaking it fluently, and the best way therefore is to live in a country where it is a native language.
Accent and style are something that should be reserved for another day as the learner matures into speaking it fluently. By living in an English speaking country, you get the opportunity to use the language most often, without your native influence, which is very important to mastering it. There are many families in the US, UK, Australia who accept individuals for home stay, and is one of the best ways to master the English language. So try to find one and stay with them for at least a year, and speak to their family members as often as you can.
If for some reason traveling to a native English speaking country is not practical or the expenses that you foresee are too high, the English language TV channels are next better for you. Spend two or more hours before the TV hearing native speakers speak English. You will often see English words being pronounced differently in different channels. Don't feel confused, that is the richness and flexibility of the language which you need to appreciate.
Reading is just as important as hearing others speak English, and will help you enrich your vocabulary, and will also help you to spell words properly. To begin with, make it a point to read English newspapers, magazines and journals. There is really no dearth to the varieties you will find on the newsstands and book stores. If you are new to English altogether, or you have just begun and would like to sharpen your language skill, then begin with the newspaper. And when you begin reading, remember to keep a pencil or pen handy. Underline each word or sentence that you don't understand, and refer them with your dictionary. In the beginning this kind of an approach may seem a little tedious and frustrating, but in the long run they will certainly bring success to you.
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Henceforth is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me on that day: and not to me only, but unto all who love his appearing (2 Timothy 4.8).
All who love the Lord Jesus Christ long for His return. The Apostle Paul described the Lord's return for His Church as our "blessed hope" (Titus 2.11-14) and declared that those who love his appearing will receive a crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4.8). For Israel, His return will mean the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to the nation and the establishment of His kingdom on earth (Matthew 6.10; Zechariah 14.9), in which the Twelve Apostles will rule Israel's twelve tribes (Matthew 19.28).
Jesus taught that no one knew the day or hour of His return (Matthew 24.36-41; Mark 13.32). Yet He indicated to the Twelve how to recognize the time of His return ((Matthew 24.32-35; Mark 13.24-31). Furthermore, He stated that His return was conditioned upon an action that only the nation of Israel could trigger (Matthew 23.37-39).
To the Apostle Paul, the Lord revealed information about His return which was unknown to the prophets and to the nation of Israel. This return would come in stages for members of the Church, the body of Christ. At this return, members of the body of Christ, dead and alive, will receive resurrection bodies.
This study will examine the return of the Lord and when it will occur.
Historical Considerations
What did the Jews of the Old Testament know of the coming of the Messiah? According to prophecy, they knew He would come to earth to do two things. First, He would establish His kingdom on earth. Hundreds of verses in the Old Testament proclaimed this earthly kingdom. The essential characteristics of this kingdom would be peace and righteousness. Isaiah the prophet succinctly described this kingdom in the following passage:
1 Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 3 And He will delight in the fear of the Lord, and He will not judge by what His eyes see, nor make a decision by what His ears hear; 4 But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth; and He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked. 5 Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, and faithfulness the belt about His waist. 6 And the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little boy will lead them. 7 Also the cow and the bear will graze, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. 8 The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, and the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den. 9 They will not hurt or destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. 10 Then in that day the nations will resort to the root of Jesse, Who will stand as a signal for the peoples; and His resting place will be glorious.
Even a dullard can recognize this has not occurred. Wolves are not resting with lambs or lions grazing like oxen. Christ is not ruling the earth from Jerusalem and nations do not look to Him for leadership. On the contrary, we live in a world in rebellion to Christ and opposition to Him is increasing. In the Apostle Paul's words, we live in a world run by Satan (2 Corinthians 4.3-4).
Two thousand years ago, believing Jews of Jesus day longed for the Messiah to establish His kingdom. An air of expectancy of His coming surrounded these believers. They longed to be released from the domination of pagan Gentile nations and looked for God to fulfill His promises to the nation. It was in that context that the promise of His coming began to be fulfilled. Notice the words of the angel to Mary, when he announced she would have a Son. According to Luke:
30 The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end" (Luke 1.30-33).
This was kingdom language. The throne of David was the foundation for God's earthly rule over Israel (2 Samuel 7). Notice the words Zachariah, the father of John the Baptist, spoke under the power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1.67) concerning the anticipated birth of the Messiah:
68 "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people, 69 And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of David His servant— 70 As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from of old— 71 Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us; 72 To show mercy toward our fathers, and to remember His holy covenant, 73 The oath which He swore to Abraham our father, 74 To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear, 75 In holiness and righteousness before Him all our days (Luke 1.68-75).
These few verses reveal the Jews anticipated the Messiah to establish an earthly kingdom and fulfill His covenantal promises to the nation. The angel and the Holy Spirit confirmed these Old Testament kingdom promises. Indeed, the Lord Himself reiterated the promise of the kingdom with His words:
9 Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6.9-10).
Beyond the Kingdom
The second thing the Jews recognized from the Scriptures was that the Messiah would suffer. Rachel, as she was dying in childbirth, wished to call her son Ben-oni (son of my sorrow). But Jacob called him Benjamin (son of the right hand), that is, "son of strength" (Genesis 35.18). The rabbis understood this verse to be Messianic. They saw greater meaning in the verse than a record of two names for the child. But they could not grasp its full significance. They recognized Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 were messianic passages in which the Messiah would suffer, just as they recognized the hundreds of kingdom passages in which the Messiah would reign. Some rabbis thought two Messiahs would come. But no one was able to discern that the Messiah would come in two advents separated by time.
God kept how and when He would come hidden. Within this enigma, He veiled how He would solve the problem of man's sin. The Jews sacrificed untold millions of animals as coverings (כָּפַר) for sin in the priests' daily administration of the Tabernacle and the Temple. They performed these animal sacrifices because God commanded it. They had no idea that animals they sacrificed were shadows of a greater reality, that they were pictures or types of the death of the Messiah who would be sacrificed as mankind's sin-bearer. Indeed, while hundreds of verses spoke of the kingdom, only one passage in the Old Testament spoke of the Messiah's suffering to take away sin. That was Isaiah 53.4-6, 10-12.
4 Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed. 6 All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.
10 But the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief; if He would render Himself as a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the Lord will prosper in His hand. 11 As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied; by His knowledge the Righteous One, My Servant, will justify the many, as He will bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore, I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the booty with the strong; because He poured out Himself to death, and was numbered with the transgressors; yet He Himself bore the sin of many, and interceded for the transgressors.
Two Comings Revealed
The Bible is a progressive revelation. God chose not to tell everything at once. He revealed His plan over a span of about 1,500 hundred years. The main effort of God's plan was to defeat Satan, redeem fallen mankind, and establish His kingdom on the earth.
When the Lord came unto His own people (the Jews), His own rejected Him (John 1.11). After He had been crucified and raised from the dead, the foremost matter upon the apostles' minds was the kingdom. This is quite understandable because of the hundreds of verses in the Old Testament which proclaimed this kingdom. But the apostles had a personal stake in the kingdom. The Lord had promised them rulership over Israel's twelve tribes (Matthew 19.28). When they asked Him if it was time for Him to establish His kingdom, He replied, "It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority" (Acts 1.7). He did not tell them no earthly kingdom was coming. Such an answer would have abrogated hundreds of verses about the kingdom in the Old Testament, all of Israel's covenants, the angelic testimony to Mary, the testimony of the Holy Spirit through Zachariah, and the Lord's own words in the Lord's prayer (Matthew 6.9-10). On the contrary, He told them the Father controlled the timing of the kingdom.
Angels in attendance at the Lord's ascension reminded the disciples of Zechariah's prophecy about the Lord's return. We read the following in Acts 1.9-11:
9 And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them. 11 They also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven."
The angels declared the Lord would return to earth as He had left. Jesus left the earth head first. He will return feet first and His return was described by Zechariah:
1 Behold, a day is coming for the Lord when the spoil taken from you will be divided among you. 2 For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city will be captured, the houses plundered, the women ravished and half of the city exiled, but the rest of the people will not be cut off from the city. 3 Then the Lord will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle. 4 In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south. 5 You will flee by the valley of My mountains, for the valley of the mountains will reach to Azel; yes, you will flee just as you fled before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the Lord, my God, will come, and all the holy ones with Him (Zechariah 14.1-5)!
The Lord's second advent will occur during the time the prophets described as the Day of the Lord (cf. Zephaniah 1). Jesus referred to this time as the Tribulation (Matthew 24.21). This "day" is the subject of the book of Revelation. At the beginning of his record, the Apostle John declared he was in the Spirit on the Day of the Lord (Revelation 1.10). The events John wrote about in Revelation remain future. They concern the unfulfilled prophecies of Daniel and the events Jesus described in Matthew 24. Everything in the book of Revelation concerns Israel and the nations. Nothing in Revelation concerns the Church, the body of Christ for it will not be on the earth during the events described in the book. This is why one finds no Church language in Revelation. It is gone. At the end of the Tribulation, the Lord will return to deliver Israel and the remaining members of the human race who have survived the horrific rule of the Beast and God's judgments (Revelation 19.11-19; Matthew 24.21-22).
The Lord's Return According to Hosea 6
The prophet Hosea prophesied against Israel and revealed God's case against the nation (cf. Hosea 4.1-2, 6, 13, 15-19). Most of Hosea's message was about God's judgment that would soon fall upon the nation. But he also wrote prophetically of how God would deal with the nation in the future. In Hosea 5.15-6.3, we have a prophetic outline of Israel's future. Hosea proclaimed,
I will go away and return to My place until they acknowledge their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me (Hosea 5.15).
This verse established the start point and timeframe for the first two verses of chapter 6. It foresaw Israel's rejection of their Messiah. After the nation rejected Him and He arose from the dead, He ascended into heaven. There He is seated at the right hand of the Father (Psalm 110.1) where He will remain until the nation acknowledges its sin and repents (Zechariah 12.10; Matthew 23.37-39; Romans 11.25-27).
Continuing in Hosea chapter 6, the prophet provided information about the timing of the Lord's return. This is one of the most explicit places in the Bible which revealed a large gap of time would occur between His first advent and His return. He proclaimed,
1 "Come, let us return to the Lord. For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bandage us. 2 "He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, that we may live before Him (Hosea 6.1-2).
Hosea's prophecy concerns God's faithfulness to Israel. His words, "He has torn us," "He has wounded us," refer to God's judgment upon Israel by Gentile nations as a result of Israel's rebellion. The final fulfillment of the prophecy is the Tribulation, the Day of the Lord. That is when the nation will be most severely torn and wounded. After this, Hosea wrote, "He will heal us," "He will bandage us," and "He will revive us after two days." This refers to the Lord's return and the setting up of His kingdom. Hosea prophesied God would revive Israel "after two days." We know a day in God's timetable consists of 1,000 years according to Peter (2 Peter 3.8). Thus, two days are 2,000 years. The two days refers to the time in which the nation rejected their Messiah until His return.
The final part of the prophecy, "He will raise us up on the third day that we may live before Him" refers to that time of blessing for national Israel: the Messianic kingdom. Israel will "live" before God. The nation will become the holy nation of priests God intended (Exodus 19.4-6). At that time, God will fulfill the covenants (the Abrahamic, Palestinian, Sabbatic, Davidic, and New) He promised to the nation. The prophecies spoken to Mary by the angel announcing the Messiah's birth will be fulfilled as will the prophecy by Zachariah, the father of John the Baptist. This Messianic kingdom will last for 1,000 years as described by Revelation 20.1-10, i.e., Hosea's "third day." Paul revealed the secret (μυστήριον) that the two days (2,000 years) of Hosea 6 will be the time in which the nation has been "blinded" (πώρωσις). It will continue until "the fullness of the Gentiles" (Romans 11.25) is completed. During this time God has been forming the secret entity known as the Church, the body of Christ. After the Church has reached completion, i.e., the "fullness of the Gentiles," "all Israel will be saved" (Romans 11.26). Hosea's "third day" can then begin.
|Hosea 6: The Three Days of God Towards Israel
|Torn, Wounded
|Two Days
|1,000 Years
|Blinding of Israel (Romans 11.25) and creation of the body of Christ
|1,000 Years
|Healed, Bandaged, Revived, Raised
|Third Day
|1,000 Years (Kingdom)
|All Israel Saved (Romans 11.26)
The Lord's Return and the Apostle Paul
God revealed to Paul many secrets He had kept hidden from the prophets as well as the Twelve. One of these "secrets" (μυστήριον) Paul wrote about in 1 Corinthians 15.51:
|ἰδοὺ μυστήριον ὑμῖν λέγω: πάντες οὐ κοιμηθησόμεθα, πάντες δὲ ἀλλαγησόμεθα
|Behold, I tell you a secret; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed,
Paul wrote, "Look! I am telling you a secret." What was the secret? "We will not all sleep (die) but we will all be changed." Let the reader understand that this verse revealed a NEW doctrine. No one had heard of it before. That is what a secret is–something no one knew. The prophets knew nothing of it. The Twelve knew nothing of it. The ascended Lord revealed it to Paul. The secret was that one generation of believers will not experience physical death (sleep). Instead, in a moment (ἄτομος), in the twinkling of an eye (ῥιπῇ ὀφθαλμοῦ), some believers mortal bodies will be transformed into heavenly (resurrection) bodies.
When will this metamorphosis occur? Paul taught the Thessalonians about this event:
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. 18Therefore comfort one another with these words (1 Thessalonians 4.13-18).
Paul comforted the Thessalonians with the hope of resurrection for those believers who had died. He went on to describe the order of resurrection. His language in verse 15, "for this we say to you by the word of the Lord" meant that his communication was knowledge he had received directly from the risen Lord. It was a secret. But Paul could now reveal it. Paul declared the following order of events:
|The Lord will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God (v. 16).
|The dead in Christ will rise first (v. 16).
|Believers alive upon the earth will follow next by being "caught up" (ἁρπάζω) i.e., snatched away (vv. 15, 17).
|Both groups will meet the Lord in the air (v. 17).
This great truth has a practical result in our daily walk with Christ. We are to proclaim it to one another as a source of hope and comfort (v. 18). The hope of comfort of this great doctrine is threefold:
- Members of the Church, the body of Christ, look forward to a resurrection body.
- One generation of believers will not experience physical death.
- The Church, the body of Christ, will not experience the horrors of the Tribulation.
With regard to the last point, we KNOW no member of the body of Christ will experience the trials of the Tribulation because Paul explicitly stated this truth to the Thessalonians:
8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10 and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come (1 Thessalonians 1.8-10).
8 But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. 9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing (1 Thessalonians 5.8-11).
These two passages unreservedly declare members of the Church will not experience God's wrath which He will pour out upon the earth in those seven terrible years. The wrath Paul wrote about was not hell for the believer is safe from that judgment the moment he believes the gospel (1 Corinthians 15.1-4). The wrath Paul wrote of was the Tribulation, the Day of the Lord.
This fact is confirmed by Paul's follow-up letter to the Thessalonians. Paul declared:
1 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, 2 that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. 3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. 5 Do you not remember that while I was still with you, I was telling you these things (2 Thessalonians 2.1-5)?
Apparently, some first-century mid- or post-tribulationalist had sent the Thessalonians a forged Pauline letter stating the Tribulation, the Day of the Lord, had come. Paul corrected this error and reminded the Thessalonians that he had already taught them the Rapture would occur before the Day of the Lord.1 This one passage should settle all mid- or post-tribulational teaching in the Church today. But if that is not enough, Paul made this point not only to the Thessalonians but to the Romans, the Ephesians, and to the Colossians (Romans 5.9; Ephesians 5.6; Colossians 3.6). No place exists for such a view for those who believe the Bible. It was deception in Paul's day as it is today. It contradicts Paul's explicit teaching.
Tragically, the vast majority in Christendom refuse to acknowledge the great truth of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. They have chosen not to believe God and to disobey Paul's command to comfort one another with this truth. Donald Grey Barnhouse wrote a parody of the hymn Is it the Crowning Day? to drive home this point to those who reject God's Word about this great truth. The traditional words to the hymn are:
Jesus may come today, Glad day! Glad day!
And I would see my friend; Dangers and troubles would end
If Jesus should come today.
Glad day! Glad day! Is it the crowning day?
I'll live for today, nor anxious be,
Jesus, my Lord, I soon shall see;
Glad day! Glad day! Is it the crowning day?
Barnhouse's version of the hymn for those who reject the Rapture was:
Jesus can't come today, Sad day! Sad day!
And I won't see my friend; Dangers and troubles won't end,
Because Jesus can't come today.
Sad day! Sad day! Today is not the crowning day?
I won't live for today, and anxious I'll be,
The Beast and the False Prophet I soon shall see,
Sad day! Sad day! Today is not the crowning day?
We may smile at Barnhouse's taunt but make no mistake; God is not pleased with unbelief. Unbelief is the GREAT sin (Hebrews 11.6).
The Advents of Christ Summarized
|First Advent (Rejection and Suffering)
|Second Advent (Mercy and Judgment)
|Phase 1: Revealed only by Paul
|Phase 2: Revealed in Old Testament
|The Lord returns for His Body, the Church to save it from the wrath to come (1 Thessalonians 1.10, 4.13-18, 5.9; 1 Corinthians 15.51-52).
|God pours out wrath on a Christ-rejecting world and returns as King to save a repentant Israel (Matthew 24.21-22, 29-31; Revelation 19; Psalm 2.4-5, 12).
In His first advent, Jesus preached the gospel of repentance and offered the prophesied kingdom to Israel (Matthew 4.17). Peter continued this offer after the Lord's resurrection (Acts 2-3). Instead of pouring out His wrath at that time due to the nation's rejection of the Messiah (the next event according to prophetic revelation, cf. Psalm 2; Zephaniah 1), God in His mercy, gave Paul the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 24.20; Romans 2.16) and commissioned him as the apostle of the Gentiles.
When Will Christ Return?
We have examined several passages which describe the Lord's advents. The Old Testament believers knew of only one advent. After the Lord rose from the dead the Twelve recognized that the Lord would come again: two advents. But the ascended, glorified Lord revealed to Paul that He would come again, not to the earth as Zechariah had prophesied, but in the air, before His return to earth. In that return, members of the Church, the body of Christ,2 would meet Him in the air. Thus, the Lord's Second Advent will be composed of two parts: Christ will come first for His Church, the body of Christ, and second, Christ will come to deliver Israel and Gentiles who have survived the Tribulation.
As to when this will occur, the Lord can return for His body at any time. While that is so, it makes sense that His return will correspond roughly with His other return. Israel is God's timepiece and once the Church is gone, God's prophetic promises related to the nation will again begin to be fulfilled. Below is an overall chart of God's plan for the ages.
|Timeline of God's Plan From Adam to Eternity
|Adam to Abraham
|Abraham to Christ
|Paul to Fullness
|Messiah Reigns
|New Heavens and Earth
|Day 1-2
|Day 3-4
|Day 5-6
|Day 7
|Day 8
|Six Days of Work . . .
|Sabbath Rest
|New Beginnings
Any statement about the timing of the Lord's return is speculative. However, as we have examined above, Hosea's prophecy provides a guideline for the Lord's return. In His earthly ministry, the Lord provided signs as indicators for the time of His return (Matthew 24). We also know the Lord's return is near by the fact that Israel has been reestablished as a nation in the land of promise. When the Jews recaptured Jerusalem in 1967, they regained control of their city they had lost 2,000 years ago to Titus' legions in 70 A.D. We know from Ezekiel's prophecy (Ezekiel 37) and many other prophecies (e.g., Deuteronomy 30.1-4) that God promised to restore the Jews to the land. In 1948, with the reestablishment of Israel as a nation, God began to set the stage for that reality. These factors lead to the conclusion the Lord's return is near.
The time that has passed since the Lord's crucifixion has been about 2,000 years. From the chart above we note that God generally works in 1,000-2,000 year increments. God dealt with all of mankind for 2,000 years before He chose Abraham. He then dealt with the nation of Israel for 2,000 years. After that, He called Paul to be the Apostle of the Gentiles to found the Church. For the past 2,000 years, God has been calling out Jews and Gentiles into the Church, the body of Christ. It is logical that the time of the fullness of the Gentiles (Romans 11.25) is drawing close, especially in light of Hosea's prophecy of the two days. When the Church, the body of Christ, is complete, God will remove it by the Rapture. God will resume His program with Israel to complete the last week of Daniel's 70-week prophecy. Paul taught these truths in his illustration of the Olive Tree in Romans 11.
The timetable of Hosea is confirmed further by John's Gospel. John 11 is the account of Lazarus' death. Lazarus represented the Jewish nation beginning with Abraham. John wrote that Lazarus was in the tomb four days (John 11.17, 39). Peter declared a day with the Lord is 1,000 years (2 Peter 3.8). The Jewish people have been sick or dead spiritually for 4,000 years (from 4,000 B.C. to now). John wrote that upon hearing of Lazarus' sickness Jesus delayed going to him for two days (John 11.6). This delay symbolically constituted 2,000 years (from Abraham to Jesus' First Advent). Jesus then told His disciples, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I go, so that I may awaken him out of sleep" (John 11.11). After Jesus arrived He called Lazarus from the grave (John 11.43). Lazarus' resurrection was a picture of the birth of the Jewish people to life when the Messiah returns (Ezekiel 37.1-14; Romans 11.26). The first two days represented Israel's sickness. After two days Jesus came to revive Lazarus. These two days of delay represented the time from Abraham to Christ and constituted the hope of Israel's repentance. Lazarus' being in the grave for four days were prophetic of the time from Abraham to Israel's repentance. When the Lord returns He will revive the nation from death and fulfill Ezekiel's prophecy. Israel is sick and dead apart from her Messiah. It has been 4,000 years since Abraham. It has been 2,000 years since Jesus came to Israel. Given Peter's accounting, the Lord's delay is almost over. His return is near.
|Lazarus' Sickness and Death a Picture of Israel Until They Repent
|"Sick" from Abraham to Christ's Advent
|2,000 years
|Lazarus "sick"
|2 days
|"Dead" from Christ's rejection to His return
|2,000 years
|Lazarus "dead"
|4 days
Speculative Dating for the Lord's Returns
The initial assumption is events of the 2nd advent will roughly parallel events of the 1st advent. The Lord grew up and began His ministry when He was about 30 and ministered for 3 years. He was crucified about 30 A.D. After He arose from the dead, God gave the nation another opportunity to repent and accept Him as King and establish His kingdom. This was the subject of Peter's two sermons in Acts 2-3.3 The crisis point for the nation after Christ's resurrection occurred at the Sanhedrin's stoning of Stephen in Acts 7. In Acts 9, Luke recorded the salvation of Saul of Tarsus, whom God commissioned the Apostle of the Gentiles. Paul's ministry was primarily to Gentiles but three times in Acts Luke recorded his going to the Jews. Each of these ventures ended with Jewish rejection of Jesus as the Messiah (Acts 13, 18, 28). In 70 A.D., the Romans destroyed the Temple, Jerusalem, and dispersed the nation. That event occurred 40 years after the crucifixion. Forty is frequently a period of time in which God exercises testing. The Jews had 40 years to change their mind about Jesus the Messiah. They failed. Thus, we can conclude the terminal date for God's dealings with national Israel was 70 A.D.
If we start at 70 A.D. and move forward 2,000 years (2 days in Hosea's prophecy) we arrive at 2070 A.D. According to Hosea's timetable, we can reasonably speculate the Lord will return by then. But before this return, the Rapture, the Antichrist, and the 7 year Tribulation must take place.
If we postulate another 40 year time of testing for Israel and count back from 2070, we arrive at 2030. This would seem to be a reasonable date for the Rapture. The 40 years of testing would allow 30-33 years for Satan to prepare his man. Satan always counterfeits God and it is a reasonable assumption he will imitate the Lord Jesus' earthly life with his counterfeit Christ. Jesus repeatedly warned about deception in Matthew 24. If a whole generation lives with no Christians on earth (removed by the Rapture) almost all true spiritual witness will have vanished. Under such conditions, Satanic deception will encounter little resistance (cf. 2 Corinthians 4.4) and this will allow the Antichrist to emerge for the final 7 years. The chart below outlines a possible timetable.
|The Rapture (Return of Christ for His Body)
|Deception and Emergence of Antichrist
|7 Year Tribulation (Judgment of God)
|Return of Christ for Israel and the Nations
Paul divided the human race into Jew, Gentile, and the Church (1 Corinthians 10.32). In the first phase of Jesus' return (the Rapture) He comes for the Church, the body of Christ. In the second phase, He comes for the Jewish and Gentile world. The dating above is speculative. Whatever its merit, the body of Christ is nearing completion and our blessed hope draws nigh (Titus 2.13). The clock reads 11:59. For this reason, with this hope, we should live lives honoring to the Lord, redeeming the time (Romans 13.12).
1 The English word "rapture" does not occur in our English Bibles. The word comes from the Vulgate by way of St. Jerome (c. 347-420). In revising the Latin New Testament from the Greek New Testament, he translated the Greek word ἁρπάζω ("snatch away," 1 Thessalonians 4.17) into the Latin "rapiemur." The Latin verb form "rapio" means to be "caught up" or "taken away." From these Latin words derive our English word "rapture."
2 Contrary to tradition and popular belief, Paul wrote the Church, the body of Christ, began with him (Acts 9.1-22; 1 Corinthians 3.10-11; 1 Timothy 1.12-17). See the article, Paul: Chief of Sinners? The Church did not begin in Jesus' earthly ministry, with the Twelve, or on the Day of Pentecost (the traditional "birthday of the Church"). God commissioned Paul as Apostle of the Gentiles (Romans 11.13) about 37 A.D. From Paul alone do we learn about the Church, the body of Christ, in which Jew and Gentile are equal in Christ (Ephesians 2.11-22; 3.3-9; Colossians 1.24-27; 1 Corinthians 12.12-13; Galatians 3.26-28, and Romans 16.25-27). The Twelve knew nothing of this great doctrine until they learned it from Paul. This is why we find on mention of the body of Christ in the writings of Peter, James, John, and Jude or about equality of Jew and Gentile in Christ. On the contrary, the Twelve ministered to Israel (Galatians 2.7-9) and wrote to Jewish believers (1 Peter 1.1; James 1.1; Revelation 2-3). Paul declared the Church was a "secret" (μυστήριον). If it was secret before Paul, the Twelve obviously could not have known about it.
3 The primary purpose of Luke's writing Acts was to explain the fall of Israel, not to record the birth of the Church. See my article, The Purpose of the Book of Acts.
©2013 Don Samdahl. Anyone is free to reproduce this material and distribute it, but it may not be sold.


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Cohen: Hillary Clinton's disregard for our security evident (general)
Cohen: Hillary Clinton's disregard for our security evident
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Adriana Cohen Thursday, May 26, 2016
It's game over for Hillary Clinton if she's indicted for her home-brew email server. Her smug disregard for our safety is now clear for all to see.
That's the message yesterday's bombshell report from the State Department's inspector general clearly outlines. The Clinton camp comes across as sloppy elitists.
But that's not the worst of it.
For anyone worried about our national security — basically all of us — this 82-page report is chilling:
She did not seek legal permission to use a private email server while secretary of state.
She failed to preserve "any Federal records she created and received on her personal account by printing and filing those records."
She, and her senior aides, refused to sit down with the IG for the probe.
Given the fact that she's already lied to us when she said the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was committed by "random protesters over a video," this is clearly a politician who cannot be trusted.
Fact and fiction is something Clinton juxtaposes to protect her agenda.
The IG interviewed prior and current secretaries of state — including John Kerry, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright — but Hillary balked.
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Soccer matches are packed with one-on-one confrontations as players mark each other up and down the field.
Therefore, many practice sessions also involve drills with players going against another player to simulate game action.
"We try to create a competitive atmosphere with some technical work," explained Cherry Creek coach Marcelo Curi. "This generally revolves with players working with and against each other to improve technique. We try and play some tactical soccer following, and yes, we many times compete for shootouts at the end.
"We want to create game conditions as much as possible, and even though some exercises involve limited players and touches on the ball, they all have value in their purpose."
Senior Zach Tripp says Arapahoe coach Mark Hampshire lets his players select some practice drills.
"We play a lot of small side games so it's a half field, some 6-v-6, sometimes we do 2-v-2 which is a lot of fun," said Tripp. "We try our hardest to make it like a game. It's not that much different. We try to push each other the hardest we can."
Official soccer practice started Aug. 12 and Arapahoe was one of six teams from the Colorado Community Media circulation area that were ranked in the preseason rankings compiled by CHSAANow.com.
Arapahoe was sixth in the Class 5A poll with Cherry Creek ninth and Ralston Valley 10th. D'Evelyn was sixth in the preseason Class 4A poll with Standley Lake seventh. Jefferson Academy was second in Class 3A.
All regular season matches must be completed by Oct. 21. First of three rounds of the state playoffs competition begins Oct. 25. State semifinals are set for Nov. 8 with the state title games for 3A, 4A and 5A scheduled for Nov. 11 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.
"We work on technique, tactics related to our previous game and upcoming opponents and physical maintenance work," said Heritage coach Adam Buseck. "We use video analysis to view previous games and show the players positive and negative things they are doing as individuals and in groups.
"We utilize the depth of our program and scrimmage with our JV team a good amount. We work situational concepts this week on how do we adjust when we are winning or losing by one goal, two goals or if we are overmatch playing a strong team."


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A new Joint Participation Agreement between the city and the Florida Department of Transportation was approved at Tuesday's meeting of Williston City Council. It provides $100,000 in addition to the $487,500 already pledged to the airport for the coming fiscal year.
Finance director Mark Schiefer explained that FDOT had not initially expected the funds to be available, but was now able to offer the additional assistance to the city.
For as long as she can remember, Mimi Johnson has wanted to seek creative ways to keep area children constructively busy.
At Tuesday's Rotary meeting, Johnson explained the WEee^SOAR (WE Support Outreach through Arts and Recreation) group and its aim to connect youth with programs–no matter what financial situation families are in.
Johnson said much attention is now being focused on getting children back to school, armed with the supplies they need to do their work.
Donations of supplies or cash that will purchase those tools is needed.
The Levy County Sheriff's Office reports the following arrests:
• Cassandra Lynn Campbell, 24, of Old Town was charged July 16 with Violation of Probation (VOP) petit theft. No bond.
• Andrew G. Phillips, 30, of Bronson was arrested July 11 and charged with burglary of a residence.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who stole seven rifles, two shotguns and a gun safe valued at $10,300 from a residence at 1350 NW 132 Lane, Chiefland on July 1.
Witnesses saw a white Ford Explorer in the victim's driveway during the timeframe. On July 9, the Levy County Sheriff's Office seized the Explorer after its driver, Donald Bernier, was arrested for shoplifting.
Javier F. DeJesus, 23, of Morriston was arrested July 12 on an active warrant after police officers performed a traffic stop and discovered his window tint was too dark.
Robert Lee Mozell, 45, of NE 41st Street, Williston was arrested July 9 and charged with theft when he allegedly used a company gas card to fuel four vehicles that did not belong to the company. Eight different transactions were caught on surveillance tape at the locations and the cost came to over $3,300.
Drivers and scofflaws beware.
The Levy County Commission voted unanimously to have the county attorney prepare an ordinance raising the court facility fee tacked onto every citation from $15 to $30.
The item came up during the commission's regular meeting Tuesday morning when County Clerk of Court Danny Shipp said Legislature passed the law approving the increase in the 2009 session.
With 8,000 tickets issued in Levy County annually and many uncontested, a new ordinance could bring in $120,000 a year for the Levy County court facility fund.
The U.S. Marshals Service and the Levy County Sheriff's Office working together as part of the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force (FRFTF) tracked down and arrested a major case federal fugitive, John Roger Sager at a campground in Canton N.C. on Friday, July 17.
The search for Sager began a little over a one year ago when Sager went on the run.
Warning to Levy County students: you already weren't allowed to use your cellphone, pager or cellphone digital camera during the school day. Now you're really not allowed to.
At Tuesday's meeting of Levy County School Board, Director of Curriculum Patrick Wnek presented some changes to the Student Code of Conduct, the manual that governs student discipline in county schools.
Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner
A spaghetti dinner will be held Friday, July 24 beginning at 6 p.m. at the clubhouse.
For $6, diners will get spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and a drink.
You may eat-in or carryout.
Dog Wash and More
Would your canine friends like a swimming lesson, or an opportunity to run a lure course? Do you just want someone else to wash your dog for a change?
Morriston Baptist
Go "Down Under" with Morriston Baptist Church during Vacation Bible School on July 26-30 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. A Parents' Night will be held July 31 at 7 p.m.
"All Aboard the Boomerang Express," says Children's/Youth Pastor John Potts.
"As your kidaroos travel across Australia, they will discover the vastness of God's love and they will learn that no matter where they go or what they do in life - it all comes back to Jesus."
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The Williston Pioneer is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Levy County and Williston, Fl, and the surrounding area.


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SEB LARSSON insists Sunderland cannot use their FA Cup exploits as an excuse for the dismal depths of their Ewood Park defeat.
Sunderland's display at Blackburn Rovers last night was light and day from the committed performance in Saturday's cup quarter-final draw at Everton, as the hosts took a major step towards Premier League safety with their first back-to-back victories since November 2010.
The Black Cats can ill-afford to repeat such a poor showing next Tuesday when they face the Toffees again, with a place in the final four of the cup at stake.
But midfielder Larsson says Sunderland must maintain their focus on the league too, with Martin O'Neill's side facing nine remaining games to achieve their top 10 goal – starting with Saturday's visit of QPR.
Larsson told SportMail: "We can't just concentrate on the cup and we're not going to use that as an excuse whatsoever.
"We've got loads to play for in the league and we want to push on and finish as high as we can. We don't want to let the season fizzle out.
"The cup comes along when it comes along, until then we won't worry about it.
"The good thing is we've got a game in a couple of days again. We need to dust ourselves off and be ready for that and make sure we get the three points at home.
"We should be turning up for games like last night. You can never guarantee a scoreline, but we shouldn't perform like that.
"We know what we can do and we've done it plenty of times over the last few months.
"When you know that, sometimes you don't understand why things like this happen. You just have to hold your hands up and say we weren't good enough."


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sticking it to the people who dont like him. again
AARP will still continue to kiss BO's butt and tell seniors that they can make up the shortfall with AARP's superb insurance programs.
Hey you POS-in-Chief, how about getting rid of free stuff to illegals and new immigrants who swore they would not be a burden to the American taxpayer.
Shove it up your smelly Obama, Obama.
Only fools, idiots, and progressives are buying your act any more.
There is a trap buried in here somewhere.
I am sure the GOP will be credited with screwing over the old folks.
At least they're not going to cut welfare payments, EBT cards, subsidized housing or Obama phones. Aunt Zatootie and Uncle Obummer are relieved.
same pattern with Obamacare
What a one-trick pony.
Oh but the media says that it's the eeeevvvvviiiilllll Republicans who want to cut Medicare! Everybody knows the media wouldn't lie.
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Is the Republican leadership looking to cut SS? They need to go after plenty of other things like disability, food stamp and welfare and medicare fraud.
Boehner needs to respond in only a statement: How macroeconomics works—the more taken from the private sector, the smaller the private sector. The answer is no, this plan does not have the American Economy's best interest in it. Record tax revenues are currently being collected, the spending needs to be managed. I, as Speaker of the House, will no longer join this failure.
The purpose of tax hikes is not to reduce budget deficits. Tax hikes are intended to allow increases rather than decreases in spending and to fund those fun new programs that O loves so much.
Then, the federal government has a standing army which is extremely power. Both directly, and indirectly has an impact in your life. Posse Comitatus has been violated many times in our history.
Soon I will be sixty. I'm educated, experienced, well traveled and a Vet. I am a law abiding citizen...
I have been in situations were I could have been killed. I have been seriously injured...
To be honest with everyone, my government scares me.
my social security is not an entitlement, it is earned just like unemployment pay (when not abused for 99 weeks) because it was taken from my income without my consent. if i had a choice i would have NEVER opted for social security. cut welfare, entitlements, food stamps and other parasitic payments.
He simply "filled the order" required. Doubt any thought put into it as he knows it won't fly. But he can say he did it, and that's about the it of it....next!
Interesting that he is willing to cut the one thing that Americans are forced to pay into and actually have skin in that game.
Obama is stuck on stupid. No social security cuts. No tax increases.
Scrap obamacare, quit looting social security, privitize a portion of social security, cut taxes and stimulate growth. That will get people working and bring in more revenue
Now he can tell all those who get their SS cut, the Republicans made him do it.
The Republicans will fall for anything.


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Premier League wrap: Cardiff end scoring drought
Welsh side take first win in six games as Southampton and Newcastle draw
Newcastle United's Yoan Gouffran scores the opening goal of the game against Southampton. Photograph: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire.
In the English Premier League, Cardiff broke their three-and-a-half match goal duck when Peter Whittingham headed Craig Noone's cross home in the Welsh side's home clash with West Brom.
After a goalless first half, Malky Mackay's side plundered a 1-0 lead just past the hour and it proved enough to guide them to their first league win in six matches.
Jay Rodriguez's second-half equaliser saw Southampton scramble a 1-1 draw against Newcastle at St James' Park. Yoan Gouffran had finished well for his sixth goal of the season after Mike Williamson's header to hand Newcastle a 1-0 half-time lead.
Guy Demel had the ball in the back of the net for West Ham against Sunderland — but referee Andre Marriner ruled it out for a foul on Lee Cattermole and the match ended in a goalless draw which is little help to either team.
Goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and Allan McGregor took the plaudits as their smart reactions ensured a goalless draw between Hull and Stoke in front of the television cameras at the KC Stadium.
It might not have been a game to rouse the neutrals at home, but a point apiece serves both sides well enough in their attempt to pull away from the relegation scrap.
The fixture did not appear to promise a goal glut before kick off, but had it not been for Begovic in the first half and McGregor in he second the stalemate would at least have been broken. Begovic kept Hull out with good saves from Ahmed Elmohamady and Yannick Sagbo before the break and his opposite number twice prevented Peter Crouch from capping a much-improved Potters display in the last half-hour.


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Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand Cheats
Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand Hints
GBA | Submitted by SkerboInvisible Undead
Throughout the game you will encounter many invisible undead that you are told to need see-all nuts for, but you can attack them with out one. When one of them uses there spike move, run away and fire a spread in the middle of the attack the run away, continue this pattern until it dies.
GBA | Submitted by Naruto92528UnDeaD
To get past those annoying undeads you should hide or after you get the knight gun just shoot them 2 times or more.
GBA | Submitted by Patrick PSecond Dungeon
In the second dungeon there is a room with a big number shaped out of grass.
when it asks what the number is it is in the shape of a 9. Go into the door leading to the next room. room and hit the 4 lever the 3 lever and the 2 lever. then go through the door. In the next room run over the 7 then the 9 then the 10 then the 12 and finally the 4.it will open a stair well. go down it and keep on wandering.
GBA | Submitted by Alex S.How to grow otenko
First you need at least a half full battery. Then you need to get the fencer frame from Deserted Arsenal. Next go to the solar tree. And finally face otenko and press B and keep your finger on it and he will grow.
Oh yeah when you hear him say his name while he's growing immediately let go and if you time it right you will hear him say his name in a higher tone plus you will get something useful and powerful against enemies and bosses but you will have to find out what it is your self.
Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand Cheats
GBA | Submitted by JaimeSun power
If you get a blacklight it will give the same light as the sun so you don't need to go outside to get powered up.
GBA | Submitted by Victor MEasier Sun Light
BEFORE you start the game, when it asks you to put your hand over the sensor, Do it in the dark and your sensor will automatically be sensitive to sunlight. For all you gamers who don't want to be sweating in direct sunlight your lucky with this code. Now if you have done the code correctly you can have the sun in your hands while your chilling in the Shade!!


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Robbie Williams may or may not be rejoining Take That but guess when we'll know if he may?
By late May.
Gary Barlow has given the singer a deadline to decide if he wants to return – and he has just two months to make his mind up.
The band have begun working on a new album – hooray! – but, so far, Robbie hasn't been involved.
And time is ticking...
Gary, 43, says: "We need to know what we are doing by the end of May.
The thing is with Robbie is that he is a family man, so whether he will be in the final line-up I'm not sure."
Gary said previously that Robbie had until January to decide.
But as the rest of the gang – Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen – have only just got cracking, deadline day has been extended.
Gary added: "We're one month into the writing process, with the new record hopefully at Christmas and a tour next year.
"We think we have some good material already but no album title just yet."
The ultimatum sounds definitive but Gary has offered Robbie, 40, an option if he can't commit fully.
Speaking to Alan Carr on tonight's Chatty Man on Channel 4, he adds: "If he's not back in the band, he'll write on the record and we will work with him on his next record."
Their last writing collaboration, Candy, topped the charts in 2012. That year, Robbie and wife Ayda welcomed a daughter, Teddy.
As Alan knows, no conversation with Gary is complete without a reference to Gary's stint on The X Factor, so let's have his thoughts on Cheryl Cole's much-heralded return...
He says: "Everyone will be watching to see the chemistry this time – and I hope Cheryl erupts.
"That would be great."
Someone should write a musical about it!


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Lawrence Getubig
Growing up in Asia, I used to play with toy action figures. Yet, I seldom identified as the hero in my fantasy. Instead, I projected myself as either an enamored ingenue in romance comics, as a loyal adoring sidekick, or as the cohort that would get into trouble but eventually be rescued by the hero. In re-examining the fantasy genres of my childhood, I realize my hero and object of desire have ubiquitously been western, specifically American, male constructs. Now conscious of the way I identified myself in those escapist realms as a kid, my work questions how those behaviors live on with me in the real world, as an adult, queer, Filipino-American male. I sculpt black cardboard cutouts of myself and my superheroes, arranging and photographing them in homemade sets, to relive those narratives of make believe. These photographs of childlike play are helping me contemplate and sort out my complex and often confusing attitudes towards the white male as an object of desire and a racial other.
In 2008, Lawrence Getubig received his MFA in Studio Art from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in conjunction with Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Getubig also holds a BS from the University of Oregon. His work has been shown at the Laverne Krause Gallery (Eugene, OR), Tremont 647, the Aidekman Gallery at Tufts University, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (all in Boston, MA). Getubig has been awarded the School of the Museum of Fine Arts International Travel Grant, the Yousuf Karsh Prize in Photography, and the Boit Award. He has worked at various art institutions, including the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Chester College, and the Cloud Foundation, and currently lives and works as Associate Faculty in Photography at Longwood University in Keysville, Virginia.
Lawrence Getubig was an artist in residence at CPW in 2009.


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In an effort to promote, preserve and celebrate St. Lucia's cultural heritage, Digicel is supporting a major local theatre company as it endeavours to bridge the cultural gap on the island. Kiddi Crew Theatre Company will be hosting a series of innovative cultural events, all based on the cultural landscape of St. Lucia. The first event, appropriately dubbed 'A Night of Fun and Improv', is slated for Sunday March 22, 2015, 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Palm Events & Conference Centre in Rodney Heights.
The event is aimed at raising funds for the 2015 production of 'The Legend of Tom Fool', a play by Roderick Walcott with music by Charles Cadet. In recognizing that there are generations who may not be aware of the great work of the cultural icon, Kiddi Crew Theatre Company has embarked on a mission to raise the awareness and bring back to stage the work of the deceased twin of the Honorable Derek Walcott over the next five years.
'A Night of Fun and Improv' as the name suggests will be filled with comedy, music and an excerpt from the upcoming production of 'The Legend of Tom Fool' which is scheduled for the month of May. In addition to being a fun-filled evening, Sunday night also promises lots of fantastic prizes for attendees.
Kiddi Crew Creator, Mrs. June Frederick says, "Kiddi Crew is all about fostering children's development, for kids between the ages of 8-17 years. We achieve this through informal educational activities and by providing an environment which develops skills while simultaneously promoting fun and entertainment. For 2015, however, we have decided to venture into the development of theatre and production in the youth as we recognized how limited such opportunities are in this day."
Digicel's Marketing and Communications Executive, Louise Victor in commenting on Digicel's support to the initiative said, "Digicel is heavily committed to youth and cultural development in St. Lucia and, given that Kiddi Crew's programme is focused on both areas, it is only fitting that Digicel come onboard and be part of this extraordinary movement. What makes it even more amazing is the fact that it is a celebration
and documentation of the work of incredibly talented St. Lucians like Roderick Walcott and Charles Cadet. By documenting their work, it further serves as a valuable resource for generations to come who can now study and familiarize themselves with the work of these legends."
Digicel remains driven to the continuous contribution and investment in the cultural landscape of St. Lucia.


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Here is a brief outline of the typical stages of anti-SLAPP litigation:
After being served with a Complaint, a defendant will have 30 calendar days in which to file a responsive pleading. Typically a responsive pleading comes in the form of an answer, motion to strike, demurrer, or other such document. Defendant will then have 60 days from the date he is served in which to file an anti-SLAPP motion. Once the anti-SLAPP motion is filed, all discovery is stayed in the case. Discovery is the method by which the parties exchange information with one another, and is typically the most expensive part of litigation. Seeking to reduce the cost of litigation to SLAPP targets, the law freezes discovery until the motion is decided by the judge, unless the plaintiff makes a motion for specified discovery, which is granted by the court.
Following the filing of the anti-SLAPP motion, the plaintiff will have an opportunity to respond. This is called an opposition, which will typically include a memorandum of points and authorities in opposition to the anti-SLAPP motion, declarations, evidence, and objections to defendant's evidence. Plaintiff's opposition must be filed no later than 9 court days before the scheduled hearing. Defendant will then have an opportunity to respond to the opposition. This is called a reply, and will generally include a memorandum of points and authorities as well as supplemental declarations, evidence, and objections to plaintiff's evidence.
As I mentioned above, in some cases, prior to the anti-SLAPP motion being decided, the plaintiff will seek limited discovery on certain issues. If the Court grants the motion, the anti-SLAPP motion hearing will likely be continued and the plaintiff will be allowed to conduct limited discovery, e.g., a short deposition or obtain documents. If the Court denies the motion for discovery, then the anti-SLAPP hearing will proceed.
At the hearing on the anti-SLAPP motion, assuming there are multiple causes of action, the Court will determine whether defendant has successfully defeated one or more of plaintiff's claims. If defendant is successful, defendant can ask the Court for its reasonable attorneys' fees in defending against the SLAPP.
After the anti-SLAPP motion is decided, either party may immediately appeal the Court's decision. If defendant is successful at the appellate level, then defendant may incur any fees he has incurred at the appellate level.


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lol catavarie, I couldn't even tell with the explanation in the auction, because it had 3 different weights in there. Had absolutely no clue which one the auction was for. I did mail her though, and she said the fabric is PU coated on one side. I'm assuming PU coated means that making a hammock out of it, would result in a lot of sweating right ? Which would mean in me having to look a bit further for uncoated ripstop.
@John - I'm almost 6', so I'll probably take you up on that length suggestion. I was already hanging from a 240cm (7.9feet) ridgeline which I thought was rather short, guess I could take that in a little more. And I also had my footend higher than my headend, but only with about 3 inches, not 6. I'll give that a go too.


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Established in 2003 by a number of donors, this gift provides scholarships for students who have been in the Pre-Law Program for two semesters. Scholarship applications will be judged by a committee consisting of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Pre-Law director, representatives from the Jacksonville law community and UNF faculty who are on the Pre-Law Board.
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About a year ago, my mother gifted me with dozens (literally dozens!) of extra massages from a membership-based massage chain. I'd never had routine massages before this. Instead, I'd only gotten massages as one-off, special-occasion gifts from loved ones.
But armed with the opportunity to get a weekly massage, I took full advantage.
Now I'm addicted.'
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A Private Family Tour of Southern China – Hong Kong, Sanya, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai
13 Days / 11 Nights – Tour Code (SCF)
Private Tour – Daily departure
Searching for that unforgettable family holiday that will bring you memories of a lifetime? Our Southern China Family Odyssey program features an uncommon journey to Southern China's top spots – sporting a tasteful blend of the great outdoors, heartwarming cultures, bustling cityscapes and a blissful beach escape. Interested? Read on.
Your unforgettable voyage begins in Hong Kong, forever known as the "Pearl of the Orient", a sophisticated, diverse and bustling metropolis where millions come to savor its culinary delicacies, hunt for extraordinary shopping bargains, and immerse in the city that never sleeps. Here, indulge in Hong Kong's countless array of uncommon experiences – everything from super-fine dining restaurants to irresistible street foods, rustic fishing villages to action packed night markets. In a flash, we transcend our body and mind from the bright lights and the big city to the tropical island paradise of Sanya. Situated on the southern-most tip of China blessed with 300 days of bright sunny skies annually, Sanya rewards the visitor with its pristine white sandy beaches, lush mountain sceneries and timeless culture ever so unique to this region of China.
Next, destination Guilin. There will be nothing short of bewilderment as your flight makes its final descend upon this mystical land called Guilin. Its stunning landscape of karst mountains and tranquil rivers has for centuries mesmerized poets, artists and visitors alike from around the globe. Here, embark on a riverboat journey along the majestic Li River. Explore Yangshuo's beautiful countryside by bicycle amid lush rice paddies, quaint villages and free roaming water-buffalos. Trek the spectacular Moon Hill and treat yourself to breathtaking panorama like nowhere else on Earth. Guilin promises memories of a lifetime.
Last but not least: Shanghai, a world class metropolis famous for its space-like skyline, fantastic shopping, top-notch cuisines and endless entertainment. Oh, be sure to fasten your seat beats on board the planet's fastest MagLev Train. One of the world's most advanced technological locomotives that feature a magnetic levitation system that propels a train with no wheels, wings or engine at a top speed exceeding 300 mph. But don't blink — there is a lot that can missed with a bat of an eye!
Economy Class Air via Cathay Pacific Airways from the U.S.
- One way Hong Kong / Sanya / Guilin / Shanghai Airfares
- 11 nights hotel accommodations per itinerary
- Hotel American Breakfasts Daily
- Meals as specified per itinerary
- Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional Guides
HONG KONG (3 nights)
- 3 nights at The Royal Garden Hong Kong
- Private Half Day Walking Tour of Hong Kong Island with visits to Victoria Peak, Central & Western Districts via public transportation
SANYA (3 nights)
- 3 nights at The Sheraton Sanya
- Private Excursion to Monkey Island with Cable Car Ride
GUILIN / YANGSHUO (2 nights)
- 1 night at Shangri-la Guilin
- 1 night at Green Lotus Hotel in Yangshuo
- 2 full days of extensive private sightseeing per itinerary
- Cormorant Night Fishing Excursion
SHANGHAI (3 nights)
- 3 nights at Renaissance Yu Garden Hotel
- Full day private sightseeing including the Bund, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum & Urban Planning Exhibition Center
- Evening Shanghai Acrobatics Performance
- A ride on a ultra-fast MagLev Train with speeds of 430km/hr
Day 1. Depart USA
Depart USA for Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific Airways.
Day 2. Arrive Hong Kong
Upon arrival and clearing customs, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private car.
Day 3. Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Enjoy a morning private walking tour via public transportation to explore Hong Kong's Central & Western Districts. Starting with a ride on the Star Ferry, we visit Central District, the business and financial hub of Hong Kong – a glittering show of mirrored towers, multi-million dollars high-rises and designer shops. Take a tram ride up to Victoria Peak, one of Hong Kong's must-sees offering panoramic views of the Hong Kong Harbor. Afterwards, visit a local wet market and take a ride on the historic double-decker Tramway (time permitting) before returning to your hotel by subway (MTR). Enjoy the balance of the afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 4. Hong Kong
Full day free at leisure to explore Hong Kong on your own. (B)
Day 5. Hong Kong / Sanya
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sanya. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your resort for next 3 nights accommodation. (B)
Day 6. Sanya
Enjoy a fascinating visit to Nanwan Monkey Island, a island nature preserve home dedicated to the endangered Macaque Monkey. The island boasts China's longest transoceanic ropeway (7014 feet long), hundreds of plant & animal species amid a tranquil coconut palm setting, pristine sandy beaches, and rustic fishing villages. Return to your resort in the afternoon and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 7. Sanya
Full day free at leisure in Paradise. (B)
Day 8. Sanya / Guilin
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, commence sightseeing of Guilin City as time permits, visiting Fubo Hill, Elephant Trunk Hill & Flute Reed Cave. Enjoy an international buffet dinner at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 9. Guilin / Yangshuo
Today's tour takes you on a cruise down the majestic Li River to the charming artisan village of Yangshuo. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely bike ride, passing through local farms and villages, to the spectacular Moon Hill, where you can embark on a 45 minute hike to the top of the hill to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Yanshuo's magical countryside. This evening, enjoy a Cormorant Fishing Show to witness how the ancient fishermen bring home their catch. Overnight in Yangshuo. (B,L)
Day 10. Yangshuo / Shanghai
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 11. Shanghai
Enjoy a full day city tour of Shanghai that includes The Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Yu Yuan Gardens, Old Town and the Bund. This evening, enjoy a Chinese dinner followed by an acrobatic performance. (B,L,D)
Day 12. Shanghai
Full day free at leisure to relax, shop and explore the vibrant city of Shanghai on your own. (B)
Day 13. Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home. (B)
|2017/18 Price Chart (Prices valid through March 31, 2018)
|Daily Departure
|Land Only
|Single Supplement
|January – February '17
|July – August
|January '18
|February '18
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|Tour Requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
- Price includes all entrance fees, domestic air taxes, hotel taxes & service charges
- Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers
- For Air & Land Option
- U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $180 – subject to change)
- When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Fri-Sun), add $50 per person each direction.
- *A supplement of $400 (SFO/LAX) | $500 (JFK) applies for departures between December 10 – 31
- For add-on fares from eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, please refer to Connecting Cities chart.
- Land-only price includes China Domestic Airfares
- Holiday surcharges applies for stays during the following periods: Jan. 28-Feb. 8; May 1-10; Oct. 1-10; Dec. 24 – Jan. 05
- China visa required for entry. Not included in package. Passport must NOT expire within 6 months from end of trip.
- All flights, hotels and land services are subject to availability at time of reservation
Private Walking Tour of Hong Kong Island with a visit to Victoria Peak
- Private Excursion to Monkey Island with Cable Car Ride in Sanya
- Cormorant Night Fishing Excursion in Guilin
Li river Cruise and Countryside Tour including hiking and/or biking
Price Starting From: $5,095
"Thank you for the most marvelous, interesting trip to China. It will remain with me forever…I am grateful to have been able to visit China & your guides made it so much more memorable"