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Cozy Beachside Executive Home in Lake Arrowhead
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,120 - $ 1,953 / week
vacation rental description
Well set-up 2 bedroom single level end unit condominium home within a small peaceful community condominium complex in North Huntington Beach nearSunsetBeach,Huntington BeachHarbor andMarina. Walks along the beach will have you taking in the wonderful sea air and catching a glimpse of dolphins playing in the surf. Across the street from the beach are the wetlands and bird reserve also great to walk along and enjoy various wildlife reserves.
You will be right at home in this great two-bedroom, two bath quiet condominium is fully stocked and furnished and includes kitchen in comfortable open living & dining space, offers you a quiet location well set up and located so can find lots to do – or just enjoy the atmosphere and breath in the clean ocean air. The small complex features a beautiful in ground heated private Swimming pool and spa with gas barbeque and outdoor tables and loungers for guest use. Walk or bike to Sunset Beach in 15 minutes. This home is 2 blocks from Huntington Harbor home of the exciting Boat Parade and Cruise of Lights - a must see at Christmas time! Whether you're looking for a romantic get away, a quiet business central location for your business trip to the area, a relaxing family escape with proximity to Disneyland and all the countless tourist opportunities that Orange County offers, Surf City offers a perfect destination for individuals, couples, families, groups of all sizes.
condo rental amenities
Pacific Coast Highwayis less than ½ mile away and you will have a 5 minute drive toMain Streetand the Surf City Main Street Pier, wonderful restaurants and shops – or 14 minutes toNewport Beach's quaint and coastal shopping, and sightseeing atmosphere, andNewportHarbor's Catalina Flyer offering daily trips theSanta Catalina Island.
You will find this great 2nd floor unit has everything you would need for a short stay - 1350 square feet of vaulted ceilings with recessed lighting throughout, lots of windows including sunburst accent windows, large master bedroom with Beautiful luxurious queen sleigh bed, lounge chair, cable TV, closet and storage space, and private bathroom with full size stall shower with seat and frameless glass enclosure and ample vanity cabinet, and patio doors leading to cute balcony. The second bedroom has a pull out queen sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress topper, all bedding linens provided, and bathroom with combination tub/shower, pedestal vanity and medicine cabinet, vaulted ceilings with excellent lighting. All bed and bath linens are provided.
activities and attractions in Lake Arrowhead San Bernardino Area
This home is easily reached from I-5 freeway, John Wayne OC Airport (10 miles), or LA International Airport (42 miles) of Long Beach Airport (24 miles) and is located in beautiful Huntington Beach California, adjacent to the wonderful Bolsa Chica ecological reserve and beach, Seal beach national wildlife refuge and Sunset aquatic regional park. The home is also within easy driving distance toAnaheim's Original Disneyland® Park, - and theWorldClassAnaheimConvention Center,
The Orange County area has countless opportunities for visiting World Famous theme parks such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Lego land, entertainment and entertainment special attractions such as, Universal Studios Hollywood, Medieval Times, Wax Museum, Water parks such as SeaWorld San Diego, 6 Flags at Magic Mountain, Whale watching cruises in Dana Point, or Ferry boats to Santa Catalina Island from Newport Beach. NearbyBolsaChicaStateBeachfeatures concessions with food, a paved bike and jog path, fire rings for barbeques (first come, first serve basis), a paved parking lot and sand beaches.BOLSACHICASTATEBEACHand wetlands is across the highway from the beach. Watchable Wildlife Site Parking fee $15 parking.
Bolsa Chica State Beach is a popular place for surf fishing for perch, corbina, croaker, cabezon and sand shark. Also popular is in the summer is bare-handed fishing for California grunion, a species that only spawns on sandy southern California beaches. The beach extends three miles from Seal Beach to Huntington Beach City Pier. A bikeway connects it with Huntington State Beach, seven miles south. Wildlife and bird watching are popular. One of the oldest golf courses in Orange County, Meadowlark Golf Club boasts a challenging yet player friendly 18 hole layout. We are located in Surf City USA - Huntington Beach, CA - only a couple miles from the beach. Come enjoy a great round of golf in a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. Meadowlark features a night lit 30 stall driving range, bar and grill, and amazing banquet facilities overlooking our beautiful property. Come down and watch the big game on one of our 7 BIG screen HDTV's.
vacation rental rates
Low Season: Jan. 7- -March 16, 2012; Sept. 6-Oct. 15; $178/night; 1120/week; Mid Season: Apr 10-May 17; Oct. 16-Dec. 14;, 2012; $240/night; $1512/week; Peak Season – March 17- April 9; May 18-Jun 27; July 9-Sept. 6, 2012; $285/night; $1799/week Holidays – June 28-July 8; Dec. 15-Jan. 6, 2012; $310/night; 1953/week;
Rates include cable TV with full package, high speed internet, use of laundry + detergent, all bed linens, bath towels & basic soaps, all taxes and utilities.
Reservation Hold Deposit of 50% + $400 security deposit. Balance due 3 weeks prior to arrival. Security deposit refunded 2 weeks after departure. Processing fee of 3.15% is charged for credit card payments. Cleaning /laundry & processing fee $155+ 55 + $40 internet use= $250 Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Deposit of 50% (non-refundable within 45 days). Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. We accept payment by check or credit card.


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Award-winning Michael Forsythe placed on leave over piece that N.Y. Times says his editors would't run over fears of Chinese retribution
A reporter for Bloomberg News, who worked on an article about China that was reportedly killed by editors for political reasons, has been suspended.
Hong Kong-based Michael Forsythe, who has written award-winning investigative articles on China, met with supervisors and was placed on leave, two Bloomberg employees with knowledge of the situation told the New York Times in a story published Sunday.
A Bloomberg News spokeswoman declined comment Sunday, but the news organization earlier rejected a N.Y. Times report alleging that it squelched the articles on the corruption of Chinese officials out of fear that its reporters would be kicked out of the country. The article, about a Chinese tycoon and his ties to families of Communist Party leaders, was written by Forsythe and Shai Oster.
Also read: Bloomberg Fights Back: New York Times Front-Page Report is 'False' (Updated)
"As we were very clear with the Times, it is absolutely false that we postponed these stories due to external pressure," the company said in a statement to TheWrap after the initial N.Y. Times report.
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The Chinese government blocked the Bloomberg website after it published articles on the wealth of Chinese leaders, including the new Chinese Communist Party chief Xi Jinping. The New York Times has been blocked in China after it ran a series of incendiary pieces on corruption, including a story about the wealth of the former prime minister.
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Joie De Vivre is a grassroots organization that strives to have a positive impact on our community. Each of our hotels is dedicated to donating a minimum of $200 per guestroom per year to organizations in their communities.
As an extension of JDV Gives, each hotel participates in the You Can Make a Difference program, launched in April of 2008. The primary objective is to engage our guests by giving them the option to add an additional $1 of their total bill for each night they stay with us. Guests are able to opt out of this program at checkout.
Hotel Tomo's Philanthropic Partner in the You Can Make a Difference program is America Scores Bay Area, which provides recreational & academic opportunities for at-risk youth in the heart of San Francisco. America Scores and San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department in partnership with local public schools and other nonprofit service providers have launched America Scores Civic Center Soccer League. America Scores uses soccer to engage local youth in physical activity. The league aims to help children get out and play as well as inspire children to gain essential literacy skills through writing workshops and field-side libraries. In addition to a soccer coach, teams will have a writing coach who leads poetry and service learning activities to help the poet–athlete find his/her voice and give back to their community.


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Update: Suspicious package at Oxford Armed Forces' recruitment office, as well as others at two other offices
Updated 12:38pm Thursday 13th February 2014 in News By Ben Wilkinson, Crime Reporter, also covering Barton and Wood Farm. Call me on (01865) 425427
A SUSPICIOUS package has been sent to the Oxford Army recruitment office today, one of three across the country.
Police have shut St Giles and the bomb squad is on the way following the delivery of the package this morning.
A Ministry of Defence spokesman has confirmed to the Oxford Mail that there have also been suspicious packages sent to recruitment offices in Brighton and Slough today. Two days ago there was a suspicious package sent to a recruitment office in Reading and there was also a similar alert in Chatham in Kent.
The spokesman said: "We are aware of incidents currently ongoing in Oxford, Brighton and Slough Armed Forces careers offices.
"These are being investigated by civilian police with military support."
Officers have cordoned off an area around the Army recruitment office.
A police car is blocking the road for traffic heading away from the city centre and an officer on the scene said the other sdie of the road is about to be closed as well.
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Inspired by the effect of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the extensive loss of power, and created by leading Japanese concert designer Kuniyoshi Ichikawa of Next One Create, Eco Live System Rising Sun solar-energy charged modular battery road cases use solar panels to absorb energy in the daytime, which is stored in the batteries, and then used to partially power productions.
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A Murphy man faces animal abuse charges after animals were found mistreated and abused in his care.
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Spinnakers Reach at the Sawgrass Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Sawgrass Country Club
rates (USD)
/ week
$ 1,600 - $ 1,800 / month
vacation rental description
This large one bedroom, one bath condo with a garage is located in The Beach Club at Sawgrass Country Club, a gated, oceanfront community with private beach.
Walk out the front door and you are just steps to the Spinnakers Reach private pool and the beach. The condo is not oceanfront, but it is literally just steps away.
A large, private deck overlooks the Guana Preserve. In the evening, sit back, relax, and enjoy the breath-taking sunsets.
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Ann Paternostro 630-235-6540
condo rental amenities
Nothing to bring; everything is here!
Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar includes new stainless steel appliances - refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, smooth top electric stove, and dishwasher. Dining room has table with 4 chairs.
Spacious living room features a queen-size sleeper sofa and comfortable chairs to relax in.
The large, separate bedroom has a queen size bed and plenty of closet space. The newly remodeled bathroom has separate vanity and bath areas. The bath area has a walk in shower with rain head and shower seat (no tub).
The condo has beautiful new travertine tile floors throughout and tumbled stone countertops. Additional amenities include a one-car garage, washer and dryer, cable TV with DVR, 2 flat screen TVs, dvd player, high-speed wireless internet, phone with unlimited local and nationwide long distance calling, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, beach chairs, all linens, and all-weather wicker patio furniture.
The new 7 million dollar Sawgrass Beach Club features a private beach, an adult pool, family pool, and oceanfront dining.
activities and attractions in Ponte Vedra Beach Atlantic Coast North
Ponte Vedra is strategically located less than 20 miles from downtown Jacksonville (home of the NFL Jaguars), with historic St. Augustine, our nation's oldest city, only 20 miles south. The World Golf Village and the World Golf Hall of Fame are just a few minutes' drive away. Orlando is a 2 hour drive.
Ponte Vedra is the world class headquarters of the Professional Golfer's Association (PGA Tour) and the international headquarters of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The Player's Championship is played each May at Sawgrass TPC and the Sawgrass Country Club now hosts the Sony Ericsson WTA MPS Group Championships each April.
Ponte Vedra offers over 153 holes of championship golf. With oceanfront swimming, golf, tennis, boating, fishing and horseback riding, Ponte Vedra is an outdoor paradise.The average annual temperature is 71 degrees, which means most outdoor activities can be enjoyed during the entire year.
vacation rental rates
Weekly: $1000
Monthly: $1600 - 1800
Rates include cable, high speed wireless internet, and telephone. Monthly rentals are subject to a utility charge for Electricity.
Discounted rate available for rentals of 3 months or longer.
Inquire about rates for long term rentals and relocations.
10% FL tax and $100 departure cleaning fee addtional.
Temporary social membership to Sawgrass Country Club and Beach Club is available for an additional charge - $750/month. Temporary social membership includes use of all dining facilities at Beach Club and Country Club, use of all pools, Beach Club, fitness center, and tennis. Golf is not included.
No smoking, no pets as per Association By-Laws.
Ann Paternostro 630-235-6540
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Ponte Vedra Beach
- Walk the beach and collect shells and shark's teeth
- Play Golf or Tennis
- Take a trolley tour of historic St. Augustine
- Catch a Jacksonville Suns baseball game
- Enjoy NFL action at a Jaguars football game
Top things to do on a budget
- Take your morning coffee to the beach and watch the dolphins
- Sit on the deck and watch the sun set
- Relax with a good book by the pool or on the beach
- Stroll the streets of historic St. Augustine
- Hike (or kayak) through the Guana Preserve
Ann Paternostro , owner


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Recipe for the Spicy Romano Sauce
1 Pint of Heavy Cream
4 Tbsp. Butter
1 Tbsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Pepper
1 Cup Romano Cheese
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1/8 Cup Cayenne Pepper
Melt butter in hot sauté pan. Add cream, salt, and pepper, and heat to a boil. Take off flame and fold cheeses and cayenne pepper into sauce. Allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes after cheese has melted.
Recipe for Spicy Shrimp and Chicken
1 and 1/2 oz. Melted Butter
3 oz. Sliced Cooked Chicken
2 oz. Black Tiger Shrimp
1/2 Cup Sun Dried Tomato
1/4 Cup Green Onions
1/2 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
10 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
1 Pinch of Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Salt
1 oz. Heavy Cream
6 oz. Romano Sauce
Combine melted butter, chicken, shrimp, onions, sun dries, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and garlic salt to a hot sauté pan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes to ensure shrimp are fully cooked. Add heavy cream and Romano sauce to sauté pan and allow to thicken. Once sauce begins to boil add penne pasta toss and serve.
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Seascape Condominium - Beautifully Redone! in Palm Beach Shores
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Seascape Condominiums
- rates (USD) $ 1,200 - $ 2,500 / month
vacation rental description
Beatifully remodeled 1/1 condo in best community in Palm Beach County! Large pool, only 10 units in complex!!
This is the best in island living! Quietly overlooks Palm Beach inlet - watch big and small ships go by and enjoy views of the intracoastal/Peanut Island, the channel, AND the ocean! Gorgeous community walking path through center of island or to the beach. Amazing snorkeling just outside your door by dropping in the inlet!! Easy walk to Sailfish Marina, Palm Beach Shores Resort, bank, post office, and grocery store.
Owners easy to work with on this best deal in the Palm Beaches.
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Last modified on 04-28-2014 at 7:59 PM.
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Steven Burghart 3052024545
condo rental amenities
Large in-ground pool
Large screened patio overlooking water
New appliances
Tile throughout
activities and attractions in Palm Beach Shores Atlantic Coast South
Easy walk to beach, Sailfish marina, ocean, post office, bank, and grocery.
Downtown West Palm and Palm Beach Gardens within 10 minutes.
Beautiful golf courses close by, including Abacoa, PGA National, and Village of North Palm Beach Nicklaus signature.
Diving, chartered fishing, beach, parks, and other recreational activities all available within walking distance on island.
Large boat launch on island.
vacation rental rates
8-week minimum for seasonal rentals!
$1,200/month ANNUAL RENTAL
$2500/month for SEASONAL September through May, 8-week minimum
Non-seasonal monthly rates available upon request
Steven Burghart 3052024545
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Palm Beach Shores
- Beautiful, unpopulated beaches
- Great golf courses
- Access to downtown West Palm
- 10min from Gardens Mall, Midtown, etc.
- Chartered fishing
Top things to do on a budget
- Stroll the boardwalk at Sailfish Marina
- Take morning beach walks
- Do 'turtle tours' to watch the little guys hatch
- Fish or kayak at McArthur park
- Snorkel Palm Beach Inlet
Top things to do with a family
- Take a boat tour of Palm Beach
- Go to Lion Country Safari or the zoo
- Enjoy the beautiful Norton Museum of Art
- Shop at Gardens Mall
- Dine out at the 100's of great restaurants
Steven Burghart , owner


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CHICAGO, Ill. --Lawyers for former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich have decided to appeal his conviction on corruption charges.
They had a midnight deadline to do so.
Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2011 after being convicted on corruption charges in December 2010
He has been serving that term at a Colorado prison.
The appeal says mistakes by judge James Zagel with regards to rulings involving evidence favored prosecutors.
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Once again, people in these trials are taking about six times the amount any sane person would take on a given day. Enjoy everything in moderation, pretty much the universal rule of life.
So will breathing our city air.
What can ya do. I guess we'll never truly know the effects of what we put in our bodies every day.
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." - John Calvin Coolidge
9 months-20lb gains! (2005 Newbie gains)-A bit of motivation for beginners
August 2008 Progress Pics
I'm glad you posted this article; I almost forgot to take my multi again!
Quad riding can result in serious injury, but 99% of the time just serious fun!
Who gives a ****? Cell phones will kill us. Beer will kill us. Creatine will kill us. Every-time you masturbate God kills a kitten! OH NOES!
We aren't meant to be living so damn long anyway. Enjoy life.
increase risk of death? is it just me or doesnt everyone die at some point? this study is awful.
6'1", 215lbs
Deadlift - 475, Front Squat - 320, Back Squat - 405
yeah right.....and pumps in the gym reduce your life span by 10%
wow.. thats crazy doubt they kill ya though
I have to agree with all of you. They are most likely taking more than needed. I take two because im so underweight (one of the reasons im bodybuilding) and it looks like the people taking the suppliments in vast amounts concentrated on three vitamins, either of which is bad news
So what you're saying is that taking my mutli will give me a 115% chance of death? Scary stuff gentlemen, very scary stuff.
"Fine, if I'm not allowed to light it on fire, can my imaginary friend?"
"increased risk of death"
ha ha ha
can't really get much higher than 100% risk.
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Remember - if it were easy then everyone would do it.
Everything kills you; so pick your poison.
Out of the night that covers me,Black as the Pit from pole to pole,I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul. In The fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance my head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears looms but the horror of the shade And yet the menace of the years finds, and shall find, me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate how charged with punishments the scroll,I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.
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Thou Shalt Not date an actor. They're purile and self-indulgent, and they LIE. Always. Particularly about their relationship with their personal trainer.
Thou Shalt Not turn Broadway musicals into films. Chicago disappointed, Dreamgirls is dreary and kickboxing ain't dancing.
Thou Shalt Not wear grimy Polish underpants. Especially if thou is a Polish builder. They're far too tempting and challenge decorum.
Thou Shalt Not blend plaids with stripes, unless thou is black. Black People can get away with anything.
Thou Shalt Not adopt a Hip Hop accent, especially if you're white and middle class.
Btw J-Law, Thou Shalt Not complain that 'it hurts', when really, I'm average. Don't turn butt virginity into a myth.
In fact, Thou Shalt send only current photos of one's self on line. Some might find balding men very attractive: "swimmer's build" means just that. Not floater. Swimmer. Playing a swimmer doesn't count, you dumb blond(ish) bitch.
Thou Shalt remove unnecessary facial hair, which is all facial hair. Hair shalt not migrate. And shave your balls you cunt. They must be oral-friendly, or hasn't your new boyfriend mentioned that between push ups?
And Oh Fucking Jesus in Hell, forget about Diana. Who cares if you fingered one of her guards? Thou didn't even know her, so let that media whore fizzle.
Thou Shalt only rape fictionally. Especially Diana's sons, and especially the ginger bastard prince. But, to be fair, thanks for introducing us, Jude sweetie. And don't worry, I'm sure Spielberg hasn't lost your number. You know what they're like. Fickle. One day they want Gaza, the next Belsize Park.


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Where the southwestern and northeastern corners of the states of Tennessee and Virginia converge has been coined the 'Tri-Cities' area. This region is made up of 9 counties and is made up of the cities of Bristol, Johnson and Kingsport. This region has become one of the most desired to reside in, thanks to excellent job opportunities, plenty of activities to do, a family-friendly atmosphere and exceptional real estate. If you are considering a move to this area, find Tri-Cities real estate with RE/MAX.
The Perks of Living in the Tri-Cities Area
There are many benefits of living in the Tri-Cities area. Each of the cities that make up this region has something different to offer, so when choosing which city to reside in, you will want to take the different features that they offer before making your move.
Kingsport: If you have a family, Kingsport, TN is a great option in the Tri-Cities region. This city is famed for its family-friendly vibe, as it features a great selection of activities for the family to enjoy.
Bristol: The city of Bristol is quite unique geographically, as it sits right on the state line, connecting Virginia and Tennessee, though the address of the city is technically considered Tennessee. This city is considered to be the 'Birthplace of Country Music', so if country music is what you enjoy, you'll love living in Bristol.
Johnson City: This city has received the Number 5 spot on the Kiplinger's '10 Least Expensive Cities for Living in the USA'. Here, you will find a great selection of homes at an affordable prices, activities that the entire family will enjoy and inexpensive healthcare.
If you are looking for a wonderful place to live that offers tons of options, look no further than the Twin-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia.


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Yes I and all the rest of us must, even today, realize that we are still part of movements in history that are larger than the century we live in. in this fast food, instant movies, Twitter land, Facebook, "electronic device in every pocket" world that we live in there are still movements that are larger than today and we are, all of us, part of something grand.read more
When it comes to the existence of the devil, people normally have one of two reactions: they dismiss the devil and scoff at the idea that there is such an entity, or they exalt the devil, and attribute far more to him (or it) than is deserved. In a recent Gallup poll, 70% of Americans believe in the devil. Half of those surveyed believe that he (this evil force is most often referred to in masculine terms) is a personal force, while the other half believes he is an impersonal force.
Let us see what the Bible says about Satan, the devil and the evil one.
I recently received some direct feedback asking why I (or anyone with similar views as me) felt the need to keep the word "Christian" in my religious designation. They asked "why not just call myself something different all together to avoid confusion, and keep the word Christian sacred for people who believe all of the cornerstone creeds of Christianity?" He referenced my manifesto: Am I a Christian? where I say that I don't require bible inerrancy, virgin birth, a trinitiarian God, fulfilled prophecies, or a literal resurrection, to identify with Christianity … And he asked why not just call myself a "Jesusist" or something totally different to remove any ambiguity?read more
To hold a bloom of California buckwheat in the palm of your hand is to admire an infinity of heavens. Each little round flower is a mass of tinier flowers, their delicate pink stamens pointing out in every direction of the universe. The tough stems of the plant, with their little spiky leaves, stay green even now during one of the worst droughts in memory. Hiking on the flanks of Boney Mountain in the Santa Monica range a week ago, in an area ravaged by wildfire, I stopped to gaze at a buckwheat bush and congratulate it on its survival.read more
With each generation, the popularity of religious conservatism has declined. Forty-seven percent of the Silent Generation (ages 66 to 88) are religious conservatives, compared with 34 percent of Baby Boomers, 23 percent of Gen Xers and 17 percent of Millennials.read more
Over the last few years I have spoken and written extensively about my concerns with churches that continue to use ancient rituals, hymns and icons that reflect an understanding of a Fourth Century Christianity while the church leadership claims to be part of a progressive or at least "emerging" church. I am referring here specifically to the story that Jesus was the only begotten son of God, came to earth with one purpose, to suffer a horrible death as God's sacrifice for the sins of the world. More than one critic of religion over the last century has argued that religions control participants with rituals that few ever give rational thought to.read more
Today we examine "Progressive" Christianity. In particular, what is "Progressive Christianity"? Including what that term is most widely understood to mean today, how that label is evolving, and how we can still build a community around it. As well as what it might imply to situate one's self amongst "Progressive Christians" in today's growing post-modern context. We will also be exploring whether there can be any "hope" in progressive ideas about Christianity. As well as why it can be nice to have progressive communities around to help facilitate conversation with others of similar mind, background, and experience.read more
Do rituals still have relevance and value within progressive Christian communities?read more
The central focus for Christian liturgy is the ritual Eucharist. Traditionally Eucharist (which means "thanksgiving") has reenacted the last meal Jesus ate with his followers before the blood sacrifice of his execution at the hands of the Romans, but with the dogmatic interpretation that Jesus died to save sinners from hell in the next life. Twenty-first century progressive Christians are concerned more with living a life of justice-compassion here and now (as Jesus taught) than reconciling with a god that demands blood sacrifice in exchange for a carefree afterlife. What is required is to act with justice-compassion in radical abandonment of self-interest. Suppose that instead of terrorizing ourselves with the Advent of violent judgment, we were to celebrate the Advent of the Christ consciousness; instead of a Eucharist mourning the personal holocaust of Jesus's death, a Eucharist of Ordination, in which we recommit ourselves to the great work of distributive justice-compassion? We have the power, at any moment, to transform the way we live our lives. We can choose not to participate in the retributive system of imperial war and systemic injustice. We can step into the kind of ongoing parallel universe of God's justice-compassion at any moment. We can change our consciousness, change the paradigm in which we live, whenever we have the will to do so. Jesus is not coming again. We are; and when the rare opportunity presents itself, we can break the alabaster jar in remembrance of her.read more
When we look at Christianity in particular, there are three issues to address: the role of the sacraments of baptism and communion in the future, new ritual created by and for small progressive groups, and thirdly, ritual that would be inviting to all people, regardless of religion.read more
In the short interval between hearing the words and partaking of the symbolic body of Christ, I was enveloped in one of those rare moments of total oneness with all that is. The word "body" became present to me in a way I had not previously experienced. A feeling of connectedness with all mortal life swept over me. And beyond that an awareness of my aliveness being one with the aliveness of the earth and universe.read more
Let us hold gently to those rituals which have had meaning for us, but examine them diligently to be sure they are inclusive of others. Let us find richness in rituals which honour the Earth, our home; which revere the non-human community; and which draw together the human species in strength and compassion.read more


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Jacksonville Alum Russell Knox Finishes Runner-up at PGA TOUR Honda Classic
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Former Jacksonville University golf standout
Russell Knox
has more than proven his worth on the PGA TOUR this season. The 2007 JU grad narrowly missed his first TOUR win on what has already been a breakout 2014 season.
A business management major at JU, Knox played his way into four-man playoff at the Honda Classic this weekend before he finished runner-up to eventual champion Russell Henley. Knox ended the 72 holes of regulation at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. at -8, 272 (70-63-68-71) to force a playoff with Henley, Rory McIlroy and Ryan Palmer.
The performance marked the second top 10 and third top 25 for Knox in 10 PGA TOUR events this season.
Having previously played on the TOUR during the 2012 season, Knox earned his card back this season after playing primarily on the Web.com tour in 2013.
Making the most of his opportunities, he currently ranks 19th amongst all PGA TOUR players in teh FedEx Cup standings.
Next week the TOUR heads to the World Golf Championships - Cadillac Championship held at Trump National Doral in Miami, Fla.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have started the 2012 NBA Playoffs out strong, racing out to a 58-39 halftime lead over the LA Clippers in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Grizzlies starters have been dominant, ending the first quarter up 34-16.
While Marc Gasol can't jump with DeAndre Jordan, he's utterly abused him offensively, scoring 14 points on 6-9 shooting while handing out four assists. Gasol, Rudy Gay and Mike Conley all have at least a +19 rating in the first half.
Nothing has gone right for LA in the first half, with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin combing to score three points on 1-7 shooting so far. The only Clipper with a semblance of an offensive game in the first half was Nick Young, who had 10 points on 3-4 shooting off the bench.
If by nothing else than regression to the mean, it's hard to imagine LA playing this poorly in the second half.


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Gulf Front House, Boathouse/Spectacular View*New Central A/C in Horseshoe Beach
- bedrooms 4
- baths 2½
- sleeps 12
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,250 - $ 1,550 / week
vacation rental description
Looking to get away from it all? You have found it! Quiet,
peaceful Horseshoe Beach - Florida's Last Frontier in the heart of
Florida's Nature Coast. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and starlit
nights with only the sound of mullet jumping in the Gulf waters
merely steps away from this beautifully-furnished home.
Excellent Speckled Trout and Redfish fishing await you inshore in
the grass flats and offshore you'll find great grouper, snapper,
sheepshead and king fishing. Horseshoe Beach is the best area to
get scallops when in season (July thru early September).
The house has a very private location at the end of a street. Relax
and unwind....
vacation rental location
property availability
- dates with deals
- unavailable dates
Last modified on 08-25-2014 at 12:55 PM.
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Eileen or Fred
house rental amenities
Boathouse, dock, fish cleaning station, High-Speed Wireless/plug-in Internet Access, Central Air Conditioning, Ceiling fans, Washer/Dryer, Linens, Covered Parking or RV/Boat/Trailer, BR#1 w/ one Queen and one Full, BR#2 w/ one Queen, BR#3 w/ one Queen, Loft overlooking living room with two Queen beds, sleeper sofa and full bath, Satellite TV, DVD, gas fireplace, full kitchen, Cooking Utensils Provided, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Grill, Gulf-front, Telephone, large mid-level deck, full wrap around upper deck, freight elevator, spectacular ocean vistas, sunset views, public boat ramp. Pets ($50 clean fee) have visited and we may allow at our discretion, please ask.
activities and attractions in Horseshoe Beach Gulf Coast North
Fishing, scalloping, kayaking, boating, swimming, snorkeling/diving,
biking, hiking, hunting, nature seeking, local restaurant and
convenience store.
Horseshoe Beach is adjacent to the Lower Suwanee National Wildlife
Refuge with its 54,000 acres of protected wetlands, perfect for
birdwatching, wildlife photography and kayaking.
vacation rental rates
Credit cards, checks accepted
Standard Rate ....................... $1250/week up to six persons
Nightly Rate......................... $ 210/night (two night minimum,$260 for Fri,Sat or holiday)
Additional per person nightly charge for over 6 people or more ....$25/night
Friday Afternoon to Sunday departure at 11AM. $ 520/weekend stay up to six
persons (x1.25 for holiday). Busy season by the week Fri to Fri, Sat to Sat or Sun-Sun.
Holidays............................. $1550/week up to six persons,add'l $25/night
Monthly...............................(please inquire)
Renting done on first come first serve basis (payment holds date). No refunds with exception to forecated hurricane for Horseshoe Beach,Fl but can offer open dates as replacement days, or refund all done at our discretion.
50% of rent to hold dates, Balance and security/damage deposit due 60 days prior to start date.
9% Florida tax added to above rates.
$250-$350 refundable security/damage deposit (if all goes well).
$100 cleaning,$50 add'l pet fee is required for all rentals
Note: Smoking outdoors only. Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.$50 fee for leaving trash(Trash dump just out side of town on the way out).
Eileen or Fred
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Top things to do in Horseshoe Beach
- Go fishing
- Go crabbing
- Watch beautiful sunset from your private deck
- Go kayaking; explore nature preserves
- Relax!
Eileen or Fred , owner


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The official website for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" has now been updated to reflect yesterday's release of the first official one sheet teaser poster, which you can find here in our galleries. The website's new background is a wider version of the teaser poster, revealing more of the mountains and skyline surrounding Hogwarts. Take a look at the website via this link.
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New York, 22 May 2000
Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this Annual Meeting, our first of the 21st Century.
I am grateful to Ambassador Chowdhury for his leadership in preparing for this gathering -- and I thank all of you, including the significant number at high level, for journeying so far to be here. To paraphrase the poet, we may have miles to go before we sleep -- but that mileage is a measure of your commitment to the cause that unites us all.
Mr. President, at this time a year ago, we stood at the symbolic edge of a new era in human history, poised to move forward with a new global vision for children -- a vision that grows out of the progress we have seen since 1990 as it addresses new and more complex challenges.
Now that much-talked-about future is upon us -- and it is no exaggeration to say that its arrival has brought UNICEF to the most important juncture in its 54-year history.
A decade ago, at the World Summit for Children, governments made a solemn pledge to give every child a better future -- and vowed to take political action at the highest levels to ensure that the essential needs of children received a first call in the allocation of resources.
Ten years later, we have many achievements to celebrate, starting with the global embrace of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the instrument that both inspires our work and lights our path.
We have also seen significant region-by-region progress toward the Summit goals. As you know, all of this will be examined during the course of an end-decade review -- a process that we hope will inspire national, regional and international reflection and debate -- and generate specific recommendations on how to confront the formidable challenges that lie ahead.
Our objective is clear: to ensure that children and adolescents grow up safe from violence and exploitation, free of poverty and discrimination -- in an environment where they can be healthy and happy, free to learn and develop to the fullest as engaged citizens and caring family members.
Mr. President, the global commitment to do this already exists.
It is a commitment that grew out of the process that gave us the CRC and the outcomes of the World Summit and the other United Nations development conferences of the decade just past.
It draws on our ongoing efforts to approach development issues and programming from a child rights perspective.
It is embodied in the OECD's Development Assistance Committee goals for the year 2015.
And it is inspired by triumphs like the entry into force of a global ban on anti-personnel landmines -- and the approval of an International Criminal Court that will help confront the impunity of war crimes, especially those where children are victimised.
Mr. President, the international commitment to building a better future for every child is strong, and it is clear. The challenge now is to bring it to critical mass -- to engage millions of additional people who can lead the fight for child rights at every level.
Our concept of leadership for children is very broad. It encompasses not only established leaders, but people with influence, whether from the highest echelons of government or civil society, non-governmental organisations, business and private enterprise, people's movements, academia and the media, community and grassroots groups, the family -- and children themselves.
The galvanising power of the partnerships we are building came to the fore just two weeks ago in Johannesburg, where Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel announced that they would assume a direct and personal role in mobilising leaders from every sphere to act on a basic recognition: that if we want a more just, equitable and thriving world, we must invest in children now, acting always in their best interest.
I had the privilege to be in Johannesburg on behalf of UNICEF and to share in what was, by any measure, a unique event. Graça Machel and Nelson Mandela made extraordinarily insightful and moving statements -- and I have asked that copies of their joint letter be distributed to the Board.
As Graça Machel declared, leaders at every level are accountable -- which is a shorthand way of saying that they have a responsibility to use their position and their power to lead.
Mr. President, we are already witnessing what real leadership for children can accomplish.
We see it in the global campaign that has all but eradicated polio, a drive spearheaded by governments, international organisations, visionary scientists and other citizens -- and groups like Rotary International, which has spent more than $340 million on worldwide polio eradication efforts since 1985.
We see it in the creation of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI), a coalition of business leaders, philanthropic foundations, development banks, UN agencies and national governments -- all dedicated to ensuring that the world's children are immunized using every effective vaccine available.
We see it in the ongoing drive to ensure children's right to a name and a nationality, which UNICEF and its partners are working to implement by promoting efficient birth-registration systems and by raising public awareness of the importance of a birth certificate.
We see it at the World Health Assembly, where WHO's Director-General hailed the growing embrace by the large pharmaceutical companies of the idea that life-saving and life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, including those for treating HIV/AIDS, must be made available to all who need them, and not just the few who are fortunate enough to be living in industrialised countries.
We saw it earlier this month at the World Salt Symposium in the Hague, where UNICEF, governments, the salt mining and processing industry, health, and international organisations celebrated the remarkable progress that our partnership has achieved in the drive to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders -- and heard UNICEF challenge them to use the lessons of the salt iodisation campaign as stepping stones for the development of other nutritional interventions for children
And we saw it at the World Education Forum in Dakar, which reaffirmed that Education for All is at the heart of all development.
Indeed, the World Education Forum has made the point that education is a crucial element in building the global partnership for children. And we have every confidence that the Dakar commitments will inform the future action plan for children that will be considered at next year's Special Session for Children.
The Dakar Forum reaffirmed that the tens of millions of children excluded or forced out of education must be enabled not only to go to school, but to stay there -- and that all those who are in school but are prevented from learning must get the quality basic education that is every child's right.
It is shocking and shameful that the majority of children denied the right to education are girls -- and that is why UNICEF is so gratified that the Secretary-General highlighted the priorities of his Millennium Report by announcing the United Nations Girls' Education Initiative, which acknowledges UNICEF's leadership role.
As the Secretary-General observed, experience has shown that education for girls translates directly and quickly into better nutrition for the whole family -- and into better health care, more effective poverty reduction, and improved overall economic performance.
Mr. President, the world we live in is a very different place than it was 10 years ago. Driven by blindingly fast developments in information technology, globalisation is reshaping the planet's economic and political landscape more profoundly than anything since the Industrial Revolution.
The interdependencies that globalisation has encouraged have raised hope that a new rising tide will lift all boats. But it has also dramatised the fact that we are all, indeed, in the same boat.
For globalisation has shown that problems know no borders, and that no corner of the world is immune -- whether from the spreading disintegration of the social order, deepening poverty and the widening gap between rich and poor, the explosive spread of HIV/AIDS that is devastating Africa as it expands elsewhere, the proliferation of armed conflict, gender discrimination, environmental degradation, terrorism, and natural disasters.
Distinguished Delegates, the agenda for our work this week very much reflects UNICEF's priorities as we confront these challenges -- priorities that are anchored both in the hard look we are taking at our day-to-day activities -- and in the elaboration of our future priorities for children.
Those priorities obviously include how we respond to the needs of children and women caught up in emergencies, such as the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in the Horn of Africa, a region that is now reeling from the terrible combined effects of drought and armed conflict.
Later this week, we will be reviewing a Report on UNICEF's Core Commitments in Emergencies, which builds on the Executive Board's effort two years ago to define with even greater clarity UNICEF's predictable actions in crisis situations.
It is a document that I want us to approach not as a new paper on emergencies, but as a contribution to an ongoing aspect of our daily work -- work that draws on the special strengths and expertise of key partners like the World Food Programme, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and the World Health Organisation.
Mr. President, that discussion will also serve as an opportunity to acknowledge the very difficult environment in which our valiant staff on the ground must function, day in and day out -- before, during and after every conflict -- and the importance of giving all staff members the support they need in their tireless efforts to ease the vulnerability of children and assure them a better future.
Distinguished Delegates, thanks to the General Assembly, you, too, are on the front lines in the struggle to build that future. In its Resolution of 17 December 1999 (A/RES/54/93), the General Assembly gave UNICEF a mandate to function as the secretariat for the Preparatory Committee for the Special Session for Children.
The PrepCom will be the one body in the United Nations that will be substantively engaged in reconfirming a global commitment to children for the first part of this new century -- and I have every expectation that its work will be a historic step in sparking a momentous shift in national investments to favour child survival and development.
The PrepCom will also be an opportunity to reaffirm UNICEF's focus on the "whole child" -- an approach that takes the physical well-being of children to another plane, where children are understood and respected as people with rights, who have physical, emotional and intellectual needs that must be addressed much earlier in life than had once been thought.
Distinguished Delegates, it is your knowledge and your commitment that are essential if we are to mobilise universal support for this new global vision for children -- and that effort must begin with the PrepCom, with the launch of a transparent and participatory process that will carry over to the Special Session.
Of course, NGOs and countless others in civil society have key roles to play in mobilising groups and encouraging action locally. And there are vast possibilities in the prospect of development partnerships with business and the private sector.
But at the end of the day, it is governments who remain the primary actors in development -- and it is they who must lead. It is governments that have thought long and hard about the development imperatives. It is they who have set the goals and made the commitments. It is governments that sit on the executive boards of multilateral agencies. It is governments that think about development as a matter of social policy, who have development ministries and foreign ministries that fashion the world's humanitarian and political agendas.
And I need hardly remind you that it was governments that declared, on September 30, 1990, that there is no task nobler -- or more important for this generation and for all the generations to come -- than to give every child a better future.
Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates: Let us ensure that in renewing that commitment, we mark a turning point for children that transcends all others.
Thank you.


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I've been thinking about going with a straight pipe on my newest cub. John has a good point about the pipe being too short and so close to the gas tank. How much above the hood should the pipe be to be safer. I'm also wondering about the spark arresting capabilities of the muffler. I've never seen a spark out of my '49 and my '74 has the underslung exhaust. Has there been any problems in this area? Never seen it mentioned here. Concerning the cub, anyway.
If you want to use a straight pipe, get a piec of 1" sched. 40 pipe about 36 to 40"long. You'll end up with an exhaust approximately equal in length to the standard pipe and muffler. This will also help keep exhaust fumes out of your face when you're downwind.
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Used to run straight pipes, and later on Cherry Bomb mufflers on our Hs when I was younger on the farm and really liked them. Tried a straight pipe on my 48 cub when I rebuilt it about 16 years ago, and the exhast had a kind of "sharp" report that hurt my ears, so I went back to a standard muffler.
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If you put a 90 deg. bend in the pipe away from the driver (Tip facing the front of tractor) it does wonders for the drivers ears.
I have also seen mufflers mounted horzontal with stand-offs on the side of the hood with a 90 degree bend out to the side (Kinda - kuboto like exhaust) for a low profile. This also keeps water out.
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Labor Council reports taking $500,000 from Lennar
by Roland Sheppard
In exchange for betraying this poor, working class community, the Labor Council acknowledges receiving a payment of $500,000 last year from Lennar. According to the Labor Council Executive Board minutes for May 4, 2009: "The benefits agreement negotiated with Lennar for the development in Hunter's Point is moving forward. [Executive Director Tim] Paulson reported we have received the first $500,000 from Lennar and chosen to put the funds in the San Francisco Foundation since the SFLC does not yet have a 501(c)(3) fund. These funds will go towards workforce development and job training."
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Family, love and honest work: Lost Planet 3's Jim Peyton and the actor who gave him a soul
The main character of Lost Planet 3 isn't your usual run-of-the-mill video game protagonist. He's not a space pirate or an escaped convict or a faceless marine. He's a husband and a father, and those aspects of his character define his journey.
Lost Planet 3 is the story of a working man caught up in extraordinary circumstances.
"He's only there to provide for his wife and kid," Bill Watterson, the voice and motion capture actor behind Jim Peyton, told the Report. "He lives for the video messages to and from his family, and it kills him that he can't be there."
The game takes place on E.D.N III, a sort of ice planet that's being mined for resources to send back to Earth. Jim Peyton is nobody of particular importance, a miner working off-world to provide for his family back home.
Rust Belt, ice planet, same difference
Like the previous games in the Lost Planet series, the newest installment is a shooter imbued with elements of horror and mech gameplay, but despite the sci-fi setting the game has a distinct American Heartland vibe.
There are hulking mechs all over, but they're not called mechs. They're called Rigs. The music you hear inside the Rigs isn't a sweeping symphonic score. It's country music. The main character is just another hardworking guy, and Watterson himself, the man behind Peyton, is part of what imbues him with that working class feel.
"I'm a very blue collar-minded kind of guy," said Watterson, a Cleveland native working in Los Angeles. "I'm at my happiest when somebody says, 'you see those forty boxes over there? We've gotta move 'em over here.' And I'm like, 'you got it!' I'm gonna throw my back into it, break a sweat, I know exactly what to do. I'm gonna do it right and get it done."
"I think that absolutely comes from growing up in a Rust Belt town, and it's not hard to imagine being away from my family trying to make a living," he said, referencing Peyton's situation at the beginning of Lost Planet 3.
"I can't make a living as an actor in Cleveland, and I miss my family every day,"he continued. "Certainly I can imagine being in a foreign place and being lonely, and being there because it's not going to work at home. I lived in Europe for a few years playing in rock and roll bands, and it's very lonely…a lot of wandering the streets alone. So I totally relate to that. If I could have made a living creatively in Cleveland I don't think I ever would have come to Los Angeles."
The luckiest picture frame
It's the similarities between Watterson and Peyton that may have scored him the gig in the first place. That said, Watterson is also an experienced actor, and had just finished doing motion capture work on the groundbreaking LA Noire, playing bit roles and filling in for main characters when scenes needed to be redone.
But the job also came from a bit of luck. The auditions for Lost Planet 3 were done online through a self-submission of a monologue. From the get-go he was on the right track, sporting a big beard and cowboy boots.
"So I'm doing the monologue and at one point there's something about 'I miss you guys and I want to hold you again,' and I had this picture frame I'm looking at," Watterson told me. The frame was actually a secret cheat. It had the words of the monologue taped to the front. "So I check in on the dialogue to make sure I'm reading it right, but I did it at a moment when I was talking about the family."
The team at Spark Unlimited, the development team behind Lost Planet 3, told Watterson that was the moment when they knew they found their leading man, thinking that Watterson was so caught up in the emotion of the dialogue that he was staring longingly at the frame. Watterson joked that he waited until after the contracts were signed to tell them the truth about what happened.
Lucky or not, Watterson's still been able to keep the job over the three years from inception to release.
"I got a great Christmas card from Spark, and one of the guys wrote, 'Thanks for making Jim less of a dude and more of a dad,'" Watterson said. "Which is great, because there's a fatherly instinct here that you don't get in a lot of your third-person shooters which star these huge dudes that are just killing machines."
An actual man's man
The fatherly instinct ties right back to that Heartland vibe. This is a game that seems to have been made to appeal emotionally to the average person, not just those who like to shoot space bugs. Although it's got space bug shooting too.
I can't help but think of Peyton as a similar mixture. He might not be a buff space marine, but he's still something of a fantasy character for one simple reason: he's the best possible person. From the perspective of an average middle-class person, he's the ultimate man's man.
Usually the term, "man's man" refers to tough guys who beat people up, but I think that's inaccurate. The real man's man, the person people actually respect, is a guy who puts everything on hold and sacrifices everything for his family. He's kind and friendly, and would help you change a tire any time. The real man's man is intelligent, but only shows it in his actions.
That's not to say this trait is somehow exclusive to males, though. Whatever the gender, our real heroes are people who go to work every day to help and support whoever it is they care about. In our fantasies, we want to be space-faring ultra heroes, but in reality, most of us just want to be as good as Jim.


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When the recovery comes, you better be ready for it
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For some people, the economic recovery could be just as dangerous as the slump.
There are times when it feels like the financial crisis is going to last forever, but it won't. At some point, the slide will stop, the recovery will come. It may take longer than we would like, but it will happen. And when it does, all sorts of strange things could happen, taking many of us by surprise.
Just the job
So what might any recovery look like? On the whole, a lot nicer than what we've got now. Finding a job should become easier. So will keeping your existing job. One day, you might even get a halfway decent pay rise. If things go really swimmingly, you might even get an inflation-busting pay rise (remember them?).
Well, we can dream, can't we?
That will be good news for jobseekers, recent graduates, workers in struggling companies or people clinging gratefully onto their dreary old job because something is better than nothing.
But it won't all be good news.
Shock doctrine
When the economy finally recovers, something shocking will happen. The Bank of England will start increasing base rates from their historic low of 0.5%.
Base rates have been so low for so long that we are beginning to act like they will last forever. But they won't. And when they start rising, they could rise a lot faster than you think.
Remember how quickly they were slashed during the financial crisis? Then imagine that process in reverse.
This could lead to a massive payment shock for any homeowner with a tracker or variable rate mortgage. It would be a particular shock for somebody sitting on a pricey standard variable rate (SVR), who may already be paying anything between 4% and 6%.
If you're paying that much when base rates are 0.5%, imagine what you would be paying if base rates return to their historical average of around 5%.
Especially since lenders are at liberty to hike their SVRs at a faster lick than base rates.
Many of us could quickly end up paying double digit mortgage rates. Talk about a payment shock.
It's not going to happen yet, but it will.
Are you ready for that?
Repo men
If that does happen, we might see a sudden surge in property repossessions, something we have been spared so far. Mortgage lenders may be faster to take possession, as they will feel more confident of getting their money back by flogging off the property in a more buoyant market.
For hard-up homeowners, the recovery could have a sting in the tail.
Thankfully, many have already realised this. Homeowners paid down another £8 billion of mortgage debt in the three months to September, the 18th consecutive quarterly injection of equity, according to Bank of England figures. The more you can reduce your mortgage before rates start rising, the better. Read more in Overpay your mortgage and save thousands.
When we begin to see more solid signs of a recovery, you might also want to switch to a long-term fixed rate as fast as you can, before they start getting more expensive.
Savers saved
If anybody should celebrate a recovery, it will be savers. They have been getting a rotten return on their money for the past four years, as central bankers driving down base rates to bail out borrowers.
When that first base rate finally comes, they should throw a street party. Unless they have just locked into a five-year savings bond paying a measly 2.5%, in which case they will be serving tea and arsenic.
When we finally see signs that the economy is picking up, it may be worth keeping your savings on instant access, so you are ready to cash in. And be prepared to switch savings account regularly, to take advantage of the stream of new savings products that should hit the market to cash in on savers' euphoria.
Savers might have to wait a few more years before this happens, but one day, their nightmare will end.
I hope they're ready. The surprise could kill them.
Inflation nation
As far as I can see, the only way the UK will ever be able to reduce our mountain of debt is to inflate it away. Isn't that the unspoken assumption behind quantitative easing, the Bank of England's controversial programme of virtual money printing?
At 2.7%, as measured by the consumer prices index, inflation has remained stubbornly over the Bank's target of 2% for years. Once the economy recovers, inflation could catch fire.
If that happens, prices could outstrip wages, and interest rates could rise even faster than expected, upping the pressure on all of our wallets.
I'm not sure any of us will be ready for that. But again, paying down your debts and cutting spending obligations could help.
The rate we're in
Higher inflation will be particularly tough on pensioners, especially those who have recently bought an annuity, the income for life you buy with your pension.
Annuity rates have crashed around 20% since 2008, thanks to falling interest rates and gilt yields. The one million pensioners who have bought an annuity since the crisis will get 20% less income for the rest of their life.
They have a right to be angry. They'll be even angrier when interest rates and inflation start rising.
Decisions, decisions
Many people have put off buying their annuity in the hope that things would get better, only to see rates worsen. If you are set to retire in the next two to three years, you have a tough decision to make.
It is bad enough locking in when rates are falling, even worse when they are finally starting to rise. If the recovery is bedding in by the time you retire, you might want to wait.
You do have some flexibility. You don't have to buy all your annuity in one go. You could use half your pension to buy an annuity, and hold back the other half in case things get better.
Alternatively, if you got a fairly big pension pot, you could leave it invested and live off the income, while hoping it will rise in value if the recovery takes stock markets with it.
You might need to take specialist pensions advice for this one.
These things time
Maybe I'm running ahead of myself. The recovery is still some way off. In fact, we might have to endure a triple-dip recession first. But things have to get better at some point.
Just make sure you are ready for it when it comes. Because for some, the recovery could prove almost as big a shock as the slump.