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Nancy's Corner - Dimensional Fiber Art
Premiered: August 28, 2011
Barbara Schneider is a fiber artist whose background is in visual design. She gathers interesting shapes from nature for inspiration and photographs them to capture the images. Then she creates amazing artistic pieces out of fabric by enlarging and reshaping the images. Barbara uses layering techniques, stiffeners, and machine stitching when she is working with the fabric for her creations.
Nancy's Corner - Dimitri James
Premiered: October 31, 2010
Dimitri James is a Hollywood make-up artist and author of the book "Becoming Beauty." In his book he teaches women how to style themselves head to toe. Dimitri also has an interest in revising and restyling clothes. He shares remarkable tank top revisions and shows fabulous glam tops, which he created from the top portions of formal evening gowns purchased very inexpensively at a thrift store.
Nancy's Corner - Dr. Justin Sattin
Premiered: December 5, 2010
Dr. Justin Sattin, a Neurologist and Medical Director at the University of Wisconsin Health Comprehensive Stroke Program, addresses facial paralysis and Bell's Palsy to help answer the many questions that Nancy receives about her own facial paralysis. Dr. Sattin discusses some of the many causes of facial paralysis, treatment, and prognosis for recovery.
Nancy's Corner - Emergency Evacuation Harness
Premiered: September 2, 2013
A remarkable five member clothing design team from UW Stout created an evacuation harness for the safety of wheelchair bound people. The harness functions like a backpack. It allows an able-bodied person to carry a disabled person away from danger. The safety design of the harness became nationally recognized with an award from the international 2012 Safety Products Student Design Challenge.
Nancy's Corner - Enchanted Makeovers, Part 1
Premiered: October 30, 2011
Terry Grahl, Interior Designer and founder of Enchanted Makeovers, started Enchanted Makeovers to transform depressing shelters and rescue missions into inviting centers that give hope and encouragement to the women and children. It's amazing what a little paint, new beds and bedspreads, nice lighting, and new carpet can do for the morale of women who have nothing to call their own.
Nancy's Corner - Enchanted Makeovers, Part 2
Premiered: November 6, 2011
Enchanted Makeovers, founder Terry Grahl, explains how handmade items such as capes, pillowcases, and dolls are key to the healing process for women and children rebuilding their lives in shelters. Terry showcases some of the pillowcases and Capes for Kids that have been made and how you, too, can give inner strength to those living in shelters through your handmade gifts.
Nancy's Corner - Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt History
Premiered: September 25, 2011
Carol Butzke is an American Quilter's Society certified quilt appraiser and quilt historian. In this program she gives insight and history into Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts.
Nancy's Corner - Gretchen Hudock, Get Organized
Premiered: December 23, 2012
Gretchen Hudock, a professional organizer, joins Nancy to discuss how to organize a sewing space. She uses the acronym S P R I N G, as in spring cleaning to help her customers get started with any organizing project. Before and after photos help clients see how organized their new space is, and hopefully help them to remember to put things away.
Nancy's Corner - Gretchen Hudock, Reorganize Today
Premiered: November 18, 2013
Gretchen Hudock shares how to organize sewing/craft areas into zones. She uses the same premise as the kitchen triangle, only with a Cutting Area, Sewing Area, and Ironing Station. During this Nancy's Corner interview, learn how organization helps you enjoy the creative process, while keeping you active and moving.
Nancy's Corner - Gwen O'Leary, Aprons4Alzheimers
Premiered: January 20, 2013
When Alzheimer's Disease affects a family member, it often holds the family captive in caregiving responsibilities. Gwen O'Leary joins Nancy via Skype to tell about how the disease that fractured her mother brought their family together through the healing process of sewing aprons—"When Life Hands You Alzheimer's, Make Aprons."
Nancy's Corner - Henry Drewal
Premiered: August 18, 2014
The African communities in India are poor, but they're rich with artistic traditions. Siddi Women's Quilting Co-op of India makes handmade quilts to sell to help support their families. Quilts are brought to the United States to sell. They begin quilting in a corner and sew around the quilt until they reach the center, then a unique motif is stitched.
Nancy's Corner - Honor Quilts
Premiered: October 16, 2011
Honor quilts were researched, designed, and sewn as part of Bob Gentilli's 7th and 8th grade history classes in Belleville, WI, with the hope of making a difference in someone's life. Kristin O'Connor and Brian Weasner, two of the students, shared their experiences of researching and making quilts for a senior center and an individual going through cancer treatment.


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- Publisher: TopWare Interactive
- Release Date: Jan 25, 2011
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 129 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 84 out of 129
Mixed: 17 out of 129
Negative: 28 out of 129
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Jan 25, 2011Let me start off by saying that this is NOT going to be game of the year, it is not graphically perfect, it is not easy to pick up and play, and it requires a very open mind... If you can get passed all of those things, then this is a very fun, very deep game that will keep you wanting more.
All jokes aside, Two Worlds was an AWFUL game, for every ONE thing it got right, it did FIVE things wrong, Two Worlds II seems to have reversed that formula, and there is definitely more right than wrong here.
With about 2 hours into the game, I am having a blast, and still getting used to certain things, but so far... I am enjoying it immensely. Definitely don't write this game off if you are a fan of games like Oblivion, Diablo, Sacred II, Etc.
Things I love: Crafting system, character customization, combat, environments, voice acting
Things I hate: The fact the tutorial lasted so long, and that the menus are not very fluid or intuitive at first
VERY IMPORTANT INFO: Install this game to your hard drive before you play, I did not and I had bad graphics lag and the audio would cut out completely here and there, after I installed it to my 360 hard drive, I ran into NONE of those problems again.… Expand
Jan 25, 2011I am not a Two Worlds fan boy. I thought the first game was a disaster. WIth that said, this game is phenomenal, it seems TopWare took their heads out of their german asses and actually got to work. The games cutscenes, graphical detail, character, armorments, and crafting mechanics are simply amazing. On a wierd note, the games lockpicking sequences are the best I've ever seen in any game. Please buy it, even if you thought the first one was trash like I did; you will enjoy this game I promise.… Expand
Feb 9, 2011If anyone has played the Sacred series, You'll get the same " uh, I don't know if this is going to be a good game" intro. I stuck with it for 4 hours and am into my 20th hour and can say this game was not just put together for a fast buck. The story (interesting so far) and world are immense and intriguing. I have read a lot of negative reviews about this game (usually from whiny princess gamers) and some positive ones that seem to come from seasoned RPG players that actually love the genre. If you are the latter I suggest you give it a try, it will suck you in and for the best. The complaints are ridiculous. The combat is fine, it takes little skill to manage it. People who complain about this are just too spazzy, I suppose. Graphics are above par for a graphics snob. I can only assume the other complaints are biased on the developer for not meticulously Americanizing and knitting together the millions of voice lines and responses it takes to complete a game of this magnitude. The voices are funny-not too serious and somewhat great in my opinion. The inventory system is my only beef but there's tons of stuff to keep track of, so all is forgiven. :)
I will not make a book out of defending this game, but it sure is worth the price for the hours I know ill enjoy. It's a wonderful RPG at worst and If you like the genre you'll love it. (I have not encountered one glitch- oh, except for a spider doing a moonwalk on the side of a cliff but hey, that takes talent. ::::)… Expand
Jan 28, 2011When I first started playing my hopes really dropped, until I actually became aware of the sheer size of this game and became used to the controls and graphics (if you have a nice TV you will want to turn the sharpness down). You start off on a small island, and then are transferred to a much bigger one. About 8 hours in it was necessary to warp back to the original island. I always assumed that these were the only two islands in the game, with the second being PLENTY big enough to keep me busy for a good 20+ hours. There is actually another continent that is 3 to 4 times the size of the second island! I did not think that I'd be still playing this in another 4 months, but I think it's about to prove me wrong. I thought Oblivion was a great game, and I liked Dragon Age as well, but there's definitely something that holds this game up with them. I have to admit, when I read the reviews and started playing without really getting into the game, I thought the reviewers were taking crazy pills. But, keep an open mind and you will see what they (and all of us) see.… Expand
Jan 26, 2011First and foremost, do not judge Two Worlds II by its predecessor. This is an awesome RPG. It's got its technical issues, but the crafting system and the ability to make your own spells outshines any of its faults. The voice acting is laughably bad, but I actually like it. It's funny in a way only a European RPG can be. In addition to the single player campaign, there's an 8 player co-op mode that lots of fun, and even some PVP content. One thing to do before playing, however, is install the game to your hard drive; you'll see a big improvement in performance.… Expand
Jan 25, 2011I bought this expecting it to be a tide over until Skyrim, but it is more than that. The spell making and crafting systems are brilliantly executed, lending depth to the normal sword and spell hoarding. while the voice acting is horrible, they make the most of it with lots of tongue in cheek humor and when your main character sounds like batman from the dark knight, it gets really funny sometimes. The combat is good, and brutal allowing for combinations of different classes of warrior. It also helps that the graphics look great too. Overall it is a holdover until Skyrim, but it does such a good job doing so its hard not to enjoy it.… Expand
Jan 28, 2011There are hardly any multiplayer RPGs on consoles. Two Worlds II supports 8-player Co-Op & PvP, with several modes to choose from in multiplayer, and of course has an absolutely HUGE single-player map. I did not play the first Two Worlds much at all. I borrowed it from my brother and didn't really like it much. I didn't really know what to expect from Two Worlds II. I had seen some videos on YouTube of TW II that looked pretty good, so I was willing to take a chance and get it when it came out a few days ago. I'm extremely glad I did. The videos on YouTube don't compare to the real thing at all. This review covers the multiplayer campaign only, I have been too addicted to it to do much in the single-player. No other game has been in my Xbox, and I've barely even watched any TV. I've been spending all my free time leveling up in Co-Op matches. I've already met a great group I quest with, and a good number of us are all near the same level. I spend about half my game time grinding for XP and loot with them, the other half I devote to helping some of my friends level and clear missions who have also just recently bought the game that are lower level than me. My main character is currently a Level 38 Mage, I have an alternate that's a Level 12 Warrior. The level cap in TW II is 37,262; and no, you will never get that much XP. The highest level player I've ever seen was a level 225.
I got to build my own village with It's own economy. I can use my chest in my house there to transfer good warrior gear I find with my mage to my other character, he has a lot of great items waiting to use when he becomes high enough level to equip them. The game plays great, lag is very low on Xbox. It does start to lag a bit more when all sorts of crazy action is happening (a bunch of mages casting the most powerful and flashy spells and summoning up to 11 creatures each being the usual time this happens) , but it is very manageable and is not nearly frequent enough to bother the players much or stop you from wanting to play. Network connections are usually quick and smooth, and all multiplayer lobbies show player's ping (connection speed) right next to their name when they try to join your lobby. The structure of the game for Co-Op is very similar to Borderlands, NOT the gameplay, don't get confused, this is a third-person fantasy RPG. I am referring to the way the game unfolds, in that the multiplayer is not free-roaming, it is split into separate HUGE maps. These are not like the tiny maps in Fable III. You can get lost in them. All multiplayer maps have multiple teleporters which are absolutely necessary due the GIGANTIC size of most of the maps. Two maps that are smaller are underground dungeons, which are still quite large and maze-like, one is a mixture of indoor and outdoor, and then there are four sprawling outdoor maps, each of these complete with one or more towns and several shops. There are currently 7 multiplayer missions, each has multiple objectives and after completing them all you can move to the next map.
This is one of the best online experiences on consoles because it is unique. The co-op mode alone is worth the $60. Just try to name another great online multiplayer RPG on consoles in the last five years. If you say Fable, you're wrong because that's not a true RPG, and it only has 2 players, not eight. Borderlands is a shooter/RPG hybrid, so that doesn't count either. PvP and Village modes are huge bonuses. I give Two Worlds II's multiplayer portion a score of 9.5, which could possibly become a 10 once they sort out a few (very minor) bugs and release the DLC that adds more multiplayer maps that are for high-level characters, with super-hard enemies and better loot. The game controls and interface are perfect to bring PC-style complexity to the console. The button mapping is a bit strange at first (sprint is on L-Trigger), but character control is generally very good, and five buttons are assignable to any skill/spell/item. There are three sets of these hotkeyed buttons, one set is when you have your weapon out, it automatically changes to another set when you put your weapon away, and there's one more when you're in sneak mode. That's 15 abilities/items available at any time, without having to stop and access the menus.
The Single Player campaign would score a bit lower than the Co-Op because the in-game dialogue and cutscenes could have used some improvement. I haven't gotten far enough in to say much about the story, but it seems decent so far. But it's still got a HUGE free-roaming map, and the same awesome skills/magic system.
To put it shortly, GET THE GAME NOW! Trade in some old games if you have to, sell something on eBay, do whatever you have to do, but if you like RPGs and you play online you should be rushing to the store right now, just like I'm about to rush back to my Xbox to go grind in Co-Op.… Expand
Jan 26, 2011I too thought the first game was a sad sad game. Im talking 50% at best.
Two Worlds 2 however is really good. 85% (Im rounding up to a 9/10 for this grading scale)
Learning curve is there, and it takes some getting use too, dialog is off (but it was originally German game right?)
In the end I am very happy with it. I am glad I bought it. Map is huge, and I can see myself playing this game for the next year.… Expand
Jan 26, 2011Though not very well polished, Two Worlds 2 is an excellent game. If you want something beautiful to look at and have to have the perfectly sculpted game play and story your gonna have to wait almost a year for the big games to come out. This game offers you all the great parts of a hack and slash RPG. Slow at first within an hour you will not be able to put the controller down.
Jan 30, 2011Let me start with an honest review. I am going to name the bad things about this game FIRST just to let you know upfront.
1.voice acting is moderate and not OMG awesome. (can be quite humorous with the jokes and profane language)
2. Cut scenes arent awesome but acceptable
3.There are parts where the lip syncing for voice acting doesnt match(VERY FEW PARTS)
4. AI is improved and is similar to oblivion although it needs a little more work
That all I really have to complain when talking about this game
Now the good about the game!
1.The GRAPHICS are AMAZING!!!!!
2.The MUSIC gets stuck in your head. It matches every environment and situation.
3.The mini games like locking picking, picking pockets, dice, sailing, and music is awesome
4.Hand to hand, magic, bow, assassinating, is all very entertaining
5. Breaking down weapons is an awesome feature
9.Multiplayer is diverse and replay value is through the roof
Anyone who loves RPG's for console needs to play this game. In all honesty it beats fable series, sacred 2, Risen, Gothic 4, Dragon age and fall out new vegas.
It is neck and neck with oblivion and fallout!
I would have rated this game a 9/10 but simply because it has multiplayer ontop of a solid single player it deserves a 10 for the FEW flaws it does have. Otop of that I want to offset a persons negative score about the menu items going off screen. Did you know that can fix that yourself by going into the settings.? I noticed it the first time and fixed within the first five minutes of game play. If you ACTUALLY gave it a shot you would have fun with this game!! I have heard the same story about people hating oblivion and I would have to go back and SHOW them how to play the game...now they are oblivion lovers and this will be the same thing for this game.
I am 23 hours into the game and Still havent gotten to the main island. This game deserves a 9 or 10 score nothing lower.… Expand
Feb 7, 2011I have played this game for about 20 hours now, and though it had a rocky start, I am HOOKED. I quickly became adjusted to the graphical style and the questionable voice/animation syncing, which i can forgive because of the games European origins. Aside from a few tweaks in the options tab that any intelligent gamer can figure out (safe zone for menus, turn down the sharpness and turn on the subtitles!), this game begins to shine at about an hour into playtime. The world opens up into a nice mix between Oblivion and Fable; the story begins to make sense and actually presents some interesting twists and the very deep loot and crafting system is fully available to you as soon as you want it, with no skill regrets! This game is definitely for a more mature gamer... not only for the language and situations, but also for the fact that you need some patience to really get into this deep and rewarding game. The crafting system is much better than any Iâ… Expand
I don't understand why the "professional" reviewers have been so critical of this game. Yes, the game is a little rough around the edges but given enough time it really starts to shine on its own. If you are a RPG fan and willing to keep an open mind, you shouldn't miss this. No, I don't really think the game is deserving of 10, more like high 8 in my book. However I gave a 10 anyways to offset the ridiculous amount of 0 from users who judge this gem purely on its production value or worse, never gave it the chance.… Collapse
Feb 1, 2011It won't take down any of the Bethesda juggernauts, but Two Worlds is definitely a solid game. The co-op by itself is worth a purchase(at least a rental). The single player is very good, but ultimately forgotten in all the side quests you'll be doing. I'm a big open world RPG fan and this game delivers. The crafting system, whether it be building up your armor or buffing yourself with attribute crystals, is very well done. I haven't played a mage yet but a friend of mine has, and the spells he's created will blow your mind. The spellcrafting is superb. My only complaint is the way they did the horses. A constant tapping, but not too much or you get thrown. If they were going to do that it shouldn't have been mapped to a trigger. Also when you're riding cross country the frame-rate takes a serious dive. The multiplayer versus modes are also broken on account of the devastating attacks the Mage's can craft. In spite of that, the single player and co-op campaign shine. With some decent co-op DLC this game could easily be a 10.… Expand
Jan 30, 2011This game could be an Oblivion killer (not quite, but almost). The world map is huge having 2 smaller islands, two medium islands (witch are about the size of Cyrodill in Oblivion) and a large island (mostly empty with forest used as a multi-player map). The graphics are pretty nice (a bit like the ones in Arcania) although the blur out-of-focus effect when you are on a horse or running full speed is overdone and kind of distracting to the point of being annoying. The main mission and side quests are pretty well done, not too repetitive. I don't get the media' s fit about the voice acting, because I think it is quite good. The best thing about a game like Two Worlds 2 (just like Two Worlds and TES:Oblivion) is that it's a true «open world» game where you can go anywhere you can see, unlike Dragon age where it's only smaller distinct areas connected by a map. Of all the xbox 360 rpg that I have (Dragon Age, Arcania: a gothic tale, TES IV:Oblivion, Fable 2, Fable 3, Nier, Two Worlds, Venetica, Divinty II, Kameo, Fallout, Mass Effect and Risen) I strongly believe that Two Worlds 2 is better than all of them, except maybe Oblivion and the Fables (although the big negative for Fable 2 and 3 are that they are way too short). So in short, Two Worlds is better than the first one in all the aspects (graphics, much less buggy, better acting, better animation, map, it feels like a quality game). It still has some issues such as the quest log interface is confusing, but which game is flawless? I would recommend this fun addictive game for any RPG fan.… Expand
Feb 9, 2011II am not a fan boy. I never played Two Worlds one. I read the reviews and avoided it. But I do love a good RPG, and there hasnâ
Jun 14, 2011I finished 2W2 last night and I have to say, barring the little frustration I had at the beginning with the horse racing, it was an enjoyable experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for that "Western" action RPG styled game. The good: Excellent visuals and lighting in the well realized world Beautiful musical score fairly well laid out control (save for the horse riding)
Beautifully designed monsters
Excellent weapon, item, and spell customization
The Bad:
Last generation character models for humans
Quite possibly the WORST Voice acting and translation in all of gaming
VERY confusing quest log
Graphical and Quest Glitching
Annoying "safe area" text windowing.
To start off, the question that many will have is whether or not it improves on the first game. Given that this wasn't a hard task, yes, it is an improvement. The world, while it has an occasional slowdown and pop in is well delivered and not choppy. The grass and foliage sways when you run through it, fences fall down when you run into them accidentally, and areas where you are supposed to "hate" to go do give you the ominous feeling of dread every time you need to venture into them. (See: The Swallows). The cities, while not super large, are designed well enough anddo give a sense that you are out of the woods and in civilized lands. Two cities in chapter 1, Hatmador and Cheznaddar were particularly well designed. The creatures of the game are incredibly well imagined, with zombies, ghouls, Varn (Jackal like dog people) and various critters populating the world. In contrast, the human character models looked right out of last gen technology. Yes, their hair wavers in the wind, but when you see games like Assassin's Creed (which someone painfully compared it to to get me to play this) it's impossible to understand why characters like this are created. BAD Southpeak, BAD.
The music is gorgeous, but truthfully not original. (I can't hold that against it though, as a musical score of any sort in games these days is similar to most others) often times reminding me of games I loved in days gone by. In particular, in chapter two you land in the "oriental" portion of the game, with music strikingly similar to Guild Wars Factions, and even some visual elements looking similar.
The voice acting, in STARK contrast to the music, is absolutely terrible. Wasn't there an article published recently about how disconnected the audience feels to their gravelly voiced protagonists? (I do believe it was IGN... SOUTHPEAK! READ THIS!) The lead character is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. Nobody talks like that! DEAR GOD. Do yourself a favor as well, turn off the subtitles. They are filled with typos and often times, do not even say the same things as what the characters are saying.
The controls are somewhat simple, with the "A" button (I played the 360 version) being used for pretty much any interaction with the environment, and jumping. As strange as it sounds, it is fairly well realized. The fighting is good as well. Right trigger for "kill", left trigger for "keep from being killed". It's rather effective. The other buttons were assignable skills like spells or special warrior attacks.
The story isn't anything spectacular, with many of the side missions being more engaging. Having said that, there were a LOT of side missions. A particularly good one was solving a well laid out murder mystery. It's too bad the quest log was so confusing. It actually takes away from the experience of playing the missions when you cannot easily check your journal/ quest log to keep yourself up on what needs to be done next. There was a great ending to the game though, look forward to being pleased.
If you go into this game looking for the next Dragon Age, you will be sadly disappointed. It's a strong game with a lot going for it, but it isn't in the same league as games created by Bioware. If you go into this game looking for a fun fantasy experience along the lines of a great no name book you find in some no name used bookstore, then you will be vvery pleased with what you come out of it with. Minor glitches and TERRIBLE voiceacting aside, this is a game for a fantasy fan looking to kill 30 hours of his life and to like doing it.
Given that I haven't played the multiplayer portion of the game save for the first 10 minutes or so, perhaps my review can be considered incomplete. I was able to find games really quickly, and the multiplayer "questline" looks well designed and implemented. There was deathmatch, quest mode, and village mode (I guess it's something like Command and Conquer... I'll get back to you on that one.) The matchmaking looked a little broken though, as in a deathmatch, as a level 1 character, I was first paired with a level 390 player. Dear god.… Expand
Apr 24, 2011I think this game is brilliant, the game is very long and interesting. The multiplayer has some of the best modes I have ever played. Adventure mode is fun and has replayability, village mode is the best multiplayer mode though, it is a unique experience for the consoles. There is only one problem, that in multiplayer you can only level up on adventure mode.
May 23, 2011First off i must say this. People have become lemmings when deciding to play video games. One person says its bad and nobody wants to play the game not even try it(CASTLEVANIA LORD OF SHADOWS FOR EXAMPLE). TWO WORLDS 2 is a 100 percent improvement over the first game. It seems that no one remembers even though the game play was good MORROWWIND was ugly as hell. The attack system was crap it took 10 minutes to kill a rat because you couldnt angle down far enough. two worlds 1 was their first action rpg i believe PEOPLE YOU SHOULD JUDGE GAMES FOR THEMSELVES. Have any of you EVER played redguard on pc it was before morrowind fun but crappy graphics. two worlds 2 does have flaws but not so severe that you can't enjoy it. I grew up in the Atari age the more about gameplay than graphics. two worlds 2 has great graphics better that OBLIVION , great story i wouldn't say bad voice acting but humorous and silly sometimes. people who play games in this day and time are looking for a hand out from games and are turned off by this game when it hands you your ass. Games should be challenging. In Two worlds 2 you are required to play in the style of assasins creed you can't just barge into an grom camp YOU DIE you have to use strategy
and thought in every move you make. which makes this game challenging. Great Game SOUTH PEAK
CONTINUE IMPROVING CAN'T WAIT FOR PART 3… Expand
Mar 19, 2011This game starts slow... Tutorial is painful, dialogue and voice acting is weak.but as soon as you get past through all of this nuisance game starts to shine! In fact it becomes so good and addictive that you will consider giving it 10/10. My first thoughts were, ok, this game is shallow, gonna give it 5/10 just for the nice graphics. But another hour passed, went through some awesome quests, decided that it's worth 7/10 at least. I kept on playing, and oh boy, I have spend 9 hours in it so far and it's 10/10 from me. And to be fair I haven't seen even the 1/3rd of the whole game! I will go even further and say that this is the best open world RPG since TES3: Morrowind. That's right! Play it, invest in it 10 hours at least and you will think the same!… Expand
Jul 12, 2011The first two worlds I thought of as being like a favorite B movie. There is no reason anyone should like it but for whatever reason I did. This one on the other hand is hugely better. I'm 25 hours in and I really enjoy it. There is so much in the game to love and yes there are some bugs and I don't think they've released a single patch but really they did right. The voice acting is monumentally better or perhaps it is because they removed the verily's, thee's, and hath's and hath not's. Obviously they knew by feedback the lines were silly in the first and so they even make fun of it. When you're in Hatmandor in the tavern go up on the right balcony and talk to the guy sitting on the bench. You will laugh. I don't want to write out everything they do in the game, there's just too much so suffice it to say that this is a great RPG that hopefully you can pick up and enjoy despite some bugs. (By the way there is a quest in New Ashos called "One for the books" where you have to find this guy who is not always going to...exist. Make a save before the quest and reload until he's there.)… Expand
May 6, 2011Quite enjoyed this. Excellent graphics, Good story-line, but quite a few fed-ex missions. You can virtually travel wherever and whenever you like in quite a large world. I didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised and played single-player to the end. I''m afraid the Alchemy and Spell-casting left me cold and I managed to finish the game with no Alchemy and only a couple of basic spells. Nowhere near as good as Dragon Age or Oblivion, but still very worthwhile!… Expand
May 17, 2011The magic system in this game is the best magic system I have ever come across in any rpg. EVER you can create a nearly unlimited number of spell combinations.Once you get into this game it is just so addictive theres so many armours and weopens to collect that you will spend a very long time trying to get them all! Very fun game!
Jun 29, 2011I didn't care much for the first, seeing it as a poor man's Oblivion or similar and thus held off on the sequel until now. Boy, was I mistaken. The game does everything right in my RPG-view; experience levels, active and passive skills, just enough visual customization, and a huge open world where you can go anywhere and do anything. All held together in a strikingly beautiful world I don't think can compare to anything on the box now.
A long and interesting 30+ hour single-player campaign, with some really creative writing and original spin on quests. Once that is done you can tackle the multi-player campaign or modes that I was very skeptical for at first, but grew to love to no end. The multiplayer alone will probably keep you occupied for another 30+ hours.
Does it have it's flaws? Surely, but nothing serious. Depends how much it matters to you. There is virtually no lip-sync that is a bit off-putting. A sound bug can happen, where you have to dashboard and restart. Sometimes you can get stuck in the scenery, but have teleporters that can help you out. Don't expect the best of voice acting either. Depends how much these things matters to you. I like my Euro-rpgs a little rough around the edges, and utterly hate being led by the hand through tunnels you cannot deviate from anyway, so if that is a characteristic you can identify with, this is for you. I've only ever given another rpg a perfect 10 and Two Worlds 2 beats it by a hair. Bring on the DLC with more content and fixes.… Expand
Jul 29, 2014Fond memories. I had so much fun playing this funky game. I beat it twice. The bow and arrow mod is the way to go. I'm not big on the magic or melee system though. This game doesn't "hold your hand" like many of the newer games out there. Enemies don't level with your character. People complain about the interface but it can actually be made more manageable in the menu options. The crafting system then becomes tenable and quite enjoyable. The story has a great sense of humor and the story actually does end up becoming very tragic and enjoyable in the end of the game.… Expand
I don't understand why the "professional" reviewers have been so critical of this game. Yes, the game is a little rough around the edges but given enough time it really starts to shine on its own. If you are a RPG fan and willing to keep an open mind, you shouldn't miss this. No, I don't really think the game is deserving of 10, more like high 8 in my book. However I gave a 10 anyways to offset the ridiculous amount of 0 from users who judge this gem purely on its production value or worse, never gave it the chance.… Collapse
Dec 12, 2011Don't let the reputation of the previous game, nor the niggling bugs that permeate the title scare you away. Once those are scratched away a pleasant open action RPG awaits.
Jun 17, 2011As a whole Two Worlds II is a definite step up from Two Worlds in almost every regard, and it especially shines through with its in-depth and thought out quest lines. Two Worlds II isn't however a match to the bigger western RPGs out there, e.g. The Elder Scrolls series. This is let down by the overly convoluting interface and control system that makes the gameplay feel like a generation behind.
Mar 23, 2011Is the game perfect? No, not by a long shot, but after a few hours of learning how to do everything like creating my own spells and chaining my combat moves together, I really started to have fun with it.


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India entered upon the classical phase of sculpture during the rule of the Gupta Empire. The Gupta sculptures remained models of Indian art for all time to come.
Gupta sculpture is the logical outcome of the early classical sculpture of
. Its grace is derived from that of Mathura and its elegance from that of Amravati. Gupta sculpture seems to belong to a sphere that is entirely different. It seems that the Gupta artist seems to have been working for a higher ideal. A new orientation in the attitude towards art is noticed in the attempt to establish a closer harmony between art and thought.
The human figure, taken as the image, is the pivot of Gupta sculpture. A new canon of beauty is evolved. The soft and pliant body of Gupta sculpture with its smooth texture facilitates free and easy movement. It seems that the figure is infused with an energy that proceeds from within. The artist emphasizes the sensitiveness of the plastic surface and therefore all superfluities that conceal the body become minimal. The transparent clinging drapery became the trend of this age. However the sensuous effect was restrained by a conscious moral sense and nudity was eliminated from Gupta sculpture.
The magnificent red sandstone image of the Buddha from Mathura is a great example of Gupta workmanship datable to the 5th century A.D. Buddha is shown here standing with his right hand in abhayamudra, assuring protection, and the left holding the border of the garment.
The image of the standing
Lord Buddha
is an excellent example of Gupta sculpture. The moulded figure has its right hand in the attitude of assuring protection. Wheel of Law is one of the masterly creations of Gupta classical sculpture. The image is carved in Chunar sandstone and has a surface texture of smoothness. The decorative prabhas are characteristic also of Mathura images.
The stone carving from the temples at Deogarh and those from the temples of Udayagiri and Ajanta are examples of figure sculpture in their decorative setting. The large panel of Sheshashayi Vishnu from the
Deogarh temple
represents the supreme slumbering on the serpent Ananta.
A representation of Vishnu belongs to the Gupta period, 5th century A.D., and comes from Mathura. The typical gown, the vanamala; the string of pearls twirled round the neck, the long and elegant yagnopavita are characteristics of early Gupta sculpture.
Ganga and Yamuna are originally installed in niches flanking the main steps leading to the upper terrace of the Shiva temple at Ahichhatra. It belongs to the Gupta period 4th century A.D. The Head of Shiva is an elegant example of Gupta terracottas, depicted with matted locks, tied in a prominent and top knot.
The creation of all these monumental temples and artistic sculptures during the Gupta period till date remains as architectural wonders. The cave temples of Elephanta and structural temples of Kanchipuram in
Tamil Nadu
are the enduring legacy of the Gupta rulers, still standing proudly as if the sigh of history.
Buddhist sculptural work which had flourished during the Gupta period gained a definite dimension amidst the magnificent sculptures during the Gupta period. The artistic excellence of sculpture during Gupta period can be witnessed through the outstanding stone specimens of Deogarh in
, at Bhitergaon in
and the Ajanta Caves in
, portraying excellence of Gupta architecture and sculpture.
Hellenistic sculptural works were popularised during the Gupta period. This particular form of sculpture during Gupta period continued to maintain its strong hold because of the tremendous visual impact on the beholder. During the 4th and 5th centuries, when much of northern India was under the dominion of the Guptas, Indian sculpture entered what is now called the `classical phase`.
With the introduction of the classical phase in the arena of art and sculpture during the Gupta period an irresistible form of religious art and sculpture slowly emerged. The Ajanta frescos thus beautify a religious establishment. As
continued to prosper, and more intricate images of the Mahayana pantheon made their appearance thus offering the whole facet of the sculpture during Gupta period a novel diction.
The petite number of sculptures belonging to the late Gupta period, found in Mandasor,
Madhya Pradesh
echoes the archetypal Gandhara style, which was common in that period.
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Sowing hope. This was the vision that brought together 200 young people in January 2013 for the sixth International Congress of Young Environmentalists (CIJA). As we gathered in Peru, I saw young people radiate hope for a just and peaceful future. Rooted in their common faith in Jesus, youth from Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Canada, and the United States shared their hope for a better world.
Participants emphasized that the ecological disasters that plague our planet are rooted in a model of development that promotes unlimited consumption and divides the world into a very few haves and a vast multitude of have-nots.
We agreed that faithfulness to the gospel demands that we think in new ways. We must cultivate a spirituality that celebrates God as Creator and Lord of all. We must heed the wisdom of indigenous people and learn from their practice of self-sufficiency. We must learn to value all of life and question wastefulness and extravagance.
These Christian youth remind us that these times call on us to rethink traditional understandings of Christian stewardship and demand a certain sobriety. But they also remind us that God is not dour; the Spirit energizes us through music and dance, tenderness and beauty. All these are gifts of God's grace poured out in our midst.
—Pastor Manuel Gajardo, vice moderator, Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Chile
Let us join in prayer for:
Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Chile (IEPC): Rev. Dr. Jorge Cárdenas Brito, moderator, Jacqueline Troncoso, executive secretary • Evangelical Theological Community of Chile: Rev. Dr. Daniel Godoy, rector • Presbyterian Ministry to the Roma: Rev. Carlos Hernandez, coordinator
Presbytery Partnership
Presbytery of the Pines, with the IEPC
PC(USA) Agencies' Staff
Dorothy Clark, BOP
Jessie Clark, PPC
Martha E. Clark, PMA
Let us pray
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for the splendor of creation, the miracle of life, and the mystery of love. Thank you also for tasks that demand our best effort and the fullness of our creative energy and for granting us the satisfaction of seeing your Spirit work in our midst. Amen.
Daily Lectionary
Morning Psalms 56; 149
First Reading Genesis 35:1-20
Second Reading 1 John 3:11-18
Gospel Reading John 11:1-16
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noun, acronym for still on the boat describing a person that is so foreign that they are not even considered fresh of the boat (FOB) but in fact are still on the boat, thus resembling their motherland counterparts more than FOBs.
goddamnit wtf is wrong with these chinee ppl? They aren't even FOB's they're frickn SOB 's.
作者 niggaman star33 2011年9月09日
son of a bitch
In other languages:
portuguese: FDP = Filho da puta
spanish: HDP = Hijo de puta
In other languages:
portuguese: FDP = Filho da puta
spanish: HDP = Hijo de puta
Vai toma no cu filho da puta
ustedes eres un cabron hijo de puta
you fucktar son a bitch
ustedes eres un cabron hijo de puta
you fucktar son a bitch
作者 hexa 2003年12月12日
1) Son-Of-a-Bitch
2) word used to represent crying sounds
2) word used to represent crying sounds
1) All the children in Springfield are SOBs (from the Simpsons)
2) sob sob
2) sob sob
作者 Whale Watcher 2003年4月22日
A wretched and disgusting person.(From Son Of A Bitch.Not pronounced as a word)
I Hate it when those S.O.B.s call me things like Flowery, Pussy whipped, and a racist halfwit(I am against descriminating Blacks, Jews, Asians, Hispanics, and other races due to the fact that racism is unaccaptable) because I am not any of those things and this is a dictionary anyway.
作者 Light Joker 2004年7月01日
01: Son of a bitch
01: It is not sensible to refer to your brother as an s.o.b; it just makes you sound silly.
作者 Richard. P. Jones - Demi-God 2004年4月17日
short for "son of a bitch"
you silly little SOB


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Claudia Fleming recipe
Has anyone made Claudia Fleming's White Chocolate Espresso Tart (from her book, The Last Course)? I'd be curious to hear how it came out and if you'd recommend it. Thanks!
sorry no, but if you do end up making it, PLEASE post a response. i've considered making it in the past. i'm sure its good. everything else i've made from that book was! (especially the chocolate caramel tarts)
re: dag556
The chocolate brownie cookies are a delight. And those chocolate caramel tarts are a wonder.
re: dag556
The Guinness Stout Cake, which we combined with a blood orange compote, was stellar. I've been thinking about that cake for the past 2 years.
re: AppleSister
Forgot about that one but it really is good!
re: pixlpi
I'll see if I can send you the recipe tonight. From what I remember, it involves steeping espresso beans in cream and then straining the cream to impart espresso flavor while keeping the cream white. I'll try to copy it later for you.
re: dag556
Thanks Dag, It really sounds amazing. I know it's a pain to type out arecipe online. But, if you do I promise to follow thru....... Pixlpi
re: pixlpi
Will do -- tonight! As it turns out, I *too* will be making it this weekend...so I'll keep you posted!
I just glanced at it, looks like just some whipped white chocolate cream in a cookie crust. I have made similar things, but not CF's. Make sure you chill the white chocolate mixture very thoroughly before whipping, be careful not to overwhip, and make sure the tart shell is completely cool before filling. If you want to fill it farther ahead than a few hours, you might want to paint the crust with some melted chocolate to prevent sogginess.
I haven't made that one either, however I have made the lemon-lime souffle tart, macadamia nut tart, pistachio-nut brittle, sugar and spice doughnuts, butterscotch custards, vanilla and espresso shortbread, triple creme tart, chocolate espresso terrine and chocolate brownie cookies. All with great success. Her recipes are true to form. I didn't care for the triple creme tart because it's not my thing, but the recipe worked well.
White chocolate and espresso are a match made in heaven. Let me know how it turns out!
Claudia Flemming Rocks!
Well, I made the tart for a dinner party last night. In the end I thought it was good, not great. I thought the filling was a bit too subtle. Claudia says she often finds white chocolate too sweet, so she counters the sweetness with more bitter flavors like espresso and chocolate. But with only 3oz white chocolate, I think the white chocolate flavor got lost and the filling ended up being less sweet than I would have liked. The crust was wonderful, though, and the entire tart was eaten up. But with so many other fabulous recipes out there (including other ones in Claudia's book), I don't think I'd make this again.
re: dag556
Dag, I started the recipe after I read your post. Since you said it was bland, I added an oz more white chocolate and will use some vanilla, and/or maybe some Kahlua. Hopefully, it will still "whip"! Thanks for taking the time to send the recipe - I'll let you know if my new version flopped. The filling sure does taste good at this stage- like coffee ice cream! Pixlpi
re: free sample addict aka Tracy L
Interesting. I made the Rosemary Pinenut Tart and felt like, in the end, I would prefer a straightforward pecan pie. It seemed like a riff on that that wasn't as good the original.
Candy made the white chocolate espresso tart over the weekend, to rave reviews.
Despite the difficulty of the crust, that tart was wonderful. I,too, find white chocolate too sweet, since it's mostly fat and sugar, but the espresso really made it a delight and the texture of the filling is splendid. I stood in her kitchen and watched people stand and talk and chop off little bits to get more of it. I will make it myself in the future, but I'll use a different recipe for the crust.


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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The population of women who survive breast cancer is rising rapidly. Despite the success of initial treatments, many patients constantly battle fears of disease recurrence and early death. However, the effect of non-clinical factors, particularly genetic factors, on breast cancer outcomes is largely unknown. The proposed study will use the existing resources of two well-established cohort studies of 3593 breast cancer patients to comprehensively evaluate the following hypotheses: 1) Breast cancer survival may be associated with genetic polymorphisms in genes encoding angiogenic factors and matrix metalloproteinases, both of which are essential for tumor growth and metastasis. 2) Infiltrating inflammatory cells, particularly tumor- associated macrophages, can produce a large variety of promalignant cytokines and growth factors. Genetic polymorphisms in inflammatory chemokine and cytokine genes may be related to breast cancer survival. 3) Transforming growth factor-B promotes the growth and progression of breast cancer, and genetic polymorphisms in TGF-R pathway genes may be related to breast cancer survival. 4) The cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) gene is up-regulated in a large proportion of mammary tumors, and this enzyme initiates the biosynthesis of various prostaglandins with diverse, and sometimes opposing, effects on tumorigenesis. Genetic polymorphisms of prostaglandin-pathway genes may be associated with breast cancer survival. A two-phase study design will be applied. In Phase I, all functional variants plus haplotype-tagging SNPs will be genotyped among 1193 breast cancer patients who have been followed for an average of 7.1 years. All promising associations identified in Phase I will be evaluated in Phase II in an on-going cohort study of 2400 cancer patients (being followed for 5 years). The large sample size and two-phase study design will balance both Type I and Type II errors and provide credible results towards improving the understanding of associations between genetic factors and breast cancer outcomes. Identifying factors that predict risk of relapse and rates of mortality will not only affect the expanding cancer survivor population by providing evidence-based information, but will also positively influence the medical care system and economy at large by making treatment more effective and cost-efficient. The proposed study, built on successfully implemented cohort studies, will be extremely timely and cost-efficient.
Dual specificity phosphatase 4 gene expression in association with triple-negative breast cancer outcome.
Authors: Baglia ML, Cai Q, Zheng Y, Wu J, Su Y, Ye F, Bao PP, Cai H, Zhao Z, Balko J, Zheng W, Lu W, Shu XO
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What is Sledging in cricket which team is most popular for this ?
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Sledging could be better called gamesmanship or one upmanship. While sledging the cricketers of the fielding side, especially the close in fielders indulge in a language which may make the batsman angry, it can common abuses also, basically the aim is to disturb the concentration of the batsman who may lose his mind and try a fancy shot due to which he may lose his wicket. Australians are the most famous sledgers, but these days almost every team does that.Answered by Manoj Adwani, 28 Jan '13 07:28 pm
Insulting comments....Australians do that.Answered by anantharaman, 28 Jan '13 10:32 pm
Passing filthy comments on opposite teams either by players orpublic and australiansare worst.Answered by Ramesh Agarwal, 28 Jan '13 09:29 pm
It's just a one-sided behaviour of the Australian team...!Answered by Dil Se, 28 Jan '13 08:25 pm
Sledging is insulting or verbal abuse. it happens in every team, depends on individual playersAnswered by tanuja, 28 Jan '13 07:28 pm
Sledging is the utterance of some slang words for harassing & teasing the player of the opposite team to break his concentration....And Australians followed by the South African Players are expert in sledging.....Answered by Pradipta pati, 28 Jan '13 07:23 pm
The australians - and they are racist also and hence they behave like thisAnswered by Ataur Rahman, 28 Jan '13 07:23 pm
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The news last night reported a woman that was missing in our area. She had gone out for a walk in the afternoon and never came back. Scary stuff! All night long I couldn't help but wonder what had happened to her and if she was ok. This morning I saw on the news that she was found safe and sound...but they aren't giving any more details. It bothered me enough that I used the dreadmill this morning instead of running outside. Arg! Not an enjoyable time!
This time of the year it is still dark outside when I go out for my morning run. I adjust my routes during this season, so I'm always on major roads and in well lit & populated areas. When the news came out about this "missing" woman, it really made me think. It's easy to slip into a nonchalant and oblivious mode when I'm running. I think I'm going to start carrying pepper spray and a light of some sort. I'm relieved that this woman was found ok, but I'm using it as a reminder that we can't be too careful out there!
Every fall my hubby & I take a long weekend and see the changing colors in the mountains. This years trip proved to be a challenge!
If you've been watching the news, then you know that Colorado has seen its share of rain and flooding. Although we didn't travel into any of the flooded areas, we did see evidence of all the rains and the effects it was having. Every river was running so high and muddy! There were areas of standing water and signs of where water had covered the roads.
On one leg of our trip we drove around the corner and there were 3 car size boulders that had fallen onto the road making it impassable! Scary stuff! We had to backtrack and head out a different direction adding hours to our drive!
Another one of our days was totally overcast and rainy...but the next day we woke up to beautiful snow on the mountain peaks!
We did enjoy the colors this year, but it was good to get home safe and sound! That's one of the challenges of traveling through the mountains...weather can be unpredictable and you have to be ready for plan B.
What a beautiful sunrise this morning! My run this morning was refreshing! I've been so discouraged lately with my running and my over eating, so this morning's run was encouraging! I wish I could figure out what makes some runs easier and what makes the others tough.
My eating has been crazy for the last couple weeks. I am not staying in my calorie range. I make myself log everything, even though it's not a pretty picture. I have to get it under control again or the weight will slide right back on and I DO NOT want to see that! I've worked too hard to get it off! I know I am eating/snacking for the wrong reasons. I saw a saying that another SP'er said that is so basic, but really said it all!
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That sugary doughnut, little candy bar, salty chips, homemade treats from a co-worker, cheesy casserole - none of those things will make me feel more satisfied, content, happy or loved. They won't ease my sadness, feel more rested, help my boredom or fill the emptiness. I'll feel just as empty, bored, sad and tired after eating them, except then I'll have the guilt, too.
It's all so logical when I spell it out on paper! The day starts out with lots of determination! Yet when the battle time comes later in the day, I let my guard down and excuses start worming their way in.
I LOVE food and I LOVE to eat, so for me this will be a constant battle. I need to discover some strategies that really work for me. I know there are things like taking a walk when you feel the urge to snack. Or drink some water...but I need more than that. Maybe I need some strict rules for myself, like I can't eat anything at work that I didn't bring from home. I don't know...I'm open to suggestions. I'm so close to what I think is my goal weight, but my eating is still not in control.
I love my fellow Sparkers and the encouragement they bring! The support here is so helpful! Thank you all for your friendship on this journey.
Had a fun day storm chasing in NE Colorado today! Didn't catch any tornados, but saw some beautiful cloud formations lots of lightning!
I was glad to see our state get some much needed rain, too!
Plus I had the added benefit of making a new friend on one of our stops. We had pulled over to watch one of the storms and just so happened to be next to a couple horses, so of course I had to get get some kisses! :) One of the horses was very friendly, came right over and soaked up all the attention I could give him.
He was beautiful and I enjoyed every minute of our short visit! Anytime I can get a horse fix, I'll take it!
It made for a perfect day!
We had an opportunity to stay with some friends from Joplin, MO at their time share in Breckenridge last week. It was a great time of getting to know each other better, seeing the beautiful sights, fishing, shopping and playing games. We really packed a lot into our week! They were so in awe of the mountains and all the beauty that our "backyard" has, it made me appreciate it all over again!
Living on the front range and seeing the mountains everyday, it's so easy to take the beauty for granted! Being around "flat-landers" who are seeing the mountain peaks for the first time in a long time opened my eyes to the beauty that I'm over looking on a regular basis.
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The Ascension, Part 1 March 7, 2004
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The Ascension of Jesus Christ September 22, 1985
Christians rightfully pay attention to the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus, but His work was not completed until He returned to the Father in glory. It is vital for believers in Christ to understand the whole plan and purpose of God revealed in Jesus. Alistair Begg reminds us that it is because Jesus is the ascended King who intercedes for us that we have hope and security in this world and can face eternity by his grace.
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The Church and Its Witness, Part One July 14, 1985
For many, the church today is often an object of mistrust, misunderstanding, and misgiving...creating a barrier, rather than a gateway, to effective witnessing. In Part One of this three-part message, we investigate the primary motivation for outreach, and the necessary elements for effective witnessing. Regardless of occupation, ALL believers are called to make disciples for God's glory.
The Age of the Spirit March 21, 2010
At the start of the Acts we find the church at a critical point in its history. Jesus has been with the disciples, teaching them God's truth and preparing them for their ministry. Now he has to leave them so that the next part of the plan for God's kingdom can happen – the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Today's study captures the fear and excitement of experiencing God's outworking plan.
To The Ends of the Earth March 14, 2004
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The Age of the Spirit December 23, 2010
Many people claim to be Christians, but what does it really mean to live as a follower of Jesus Christ today? Do we even come close to the belief and behavior described in the Bible? Hear what it means to truly live in the age of the Spirit and learn how you can have a practical and useful faith in the 21st Century.
Series: Encore 2011