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So God Made a Farmer…
by Caleb Parke
Among the majority of Super Bowl commercials with fast-paced, carefree humor, one ad made everyone stop and listen. No, it wasn't Beyonce's voice — it was the nostalgic voice of Paul Harvey.
The commercial features captivating images of farmers, highlighting the hard work they do before the sun rises until after the sun goes down in rough elements and tough times.
I am reminded of all the stories my grandpa told me growing up and listening to Paul Harvey give "The Rest of the Story."
This ad lit up Twitter and had "Paul Harvey" and #GodMadeAFarmer trending on Twitter and even made Twitchy.
We love this commercial because it gives credit to the first entrepreneurs to cultivate this planet. Farmers take something desolate and give life to the masses.
We thank God for farmers.
Here is the transcript from the commercial with the video below:
So God made a Farmer
And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said I need a caretaker-
So God made a Farmer…
God said I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk the cows, work all day in the field, milk cows again, eat supper then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board-
So God made a Farmer…
I need somebody with arms strong enough to wrestle a calf and yet gentle enough to deliver his own grandchild; somebody to call hogs,tame cantankerous machinery, come home hungry, have to await lunch until his wife's done feeding visiting ladies, then tell the ladies to be sure and come back real soon, and mean it-
So God made a Farmer…
God said I need somebody willing to sit up all night with and newborn colt, and watch it die, then dry his eyes and say maybe next year. I need somebody who can shape an axe handle from a persimmon sprout, shoe a horse with a hunk of car tire, who can make a harness out of hay wire, feed sacks and shoe straps, who at planting time and harvest season will finish his forty hour week by Tuesday noon and then, paining from tractor back, will put in another 72 hours-
So God made a Farmer
God had to have somebody willing to ride the ruts at double speed to gt the hay in ahead of the rain, and yet stop in midfield and race to help when he sees first smoke from a neighbor's place-
So God made a Farmer…
God said I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bales,yet gentle enough to wean lambs and pigs and tend to pink combed pullets; who will stop his mower for an hour to splint the broken leg of a meadowlark. It had to be somebody who'd plow deep and straight and not cut corners;somebody to seed, seed, breed, and rake and disk and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk and replenish the self-feeder and a hard week's work with a five-mile drive to church. Somebody who would bale a family together with the soft, strong bonds of sharing; who would laugh and then sigh, and reply with smiling eyes when his son says he want to spend his life doing what dad does-
So God made a Farmer…
By: Paul Harvey
From his address to the 1987 AFBF Convention.
This article was originally published on: Counter Cultured's "Pop Cultured": column.
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There was a screaming crying baby in the to right next door. They also had workers directly outside our window banging away in the roof at 7am working in construction. It was awful! We were up all night due to these and they would not give us a credit for being rudely awoken.
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Staff and overall environment was excellent.
Pool out of use for way too long. While using the facilities next door was a kind gesture, why should I travel to a different destination for amenities I paid for at that location. The prices should reflect the inconvenience. There is too much competition out there to let the little things be left unattended.
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The beds are comfortable and the bedding is clean. Overall the room was very clean and the location was convenient for us.
Our only complaint is that the room smelled very musty. We had the window open the entire time but unfortunately it only opens about 3 inches – wasn't enough to circulate out the odor. In all fairness we did not tell the staff at the hotel, nor did we give them a chance to fix this or change our room. We were so tired when we got in we didn't have the energy to make any changes. It's possible our room was the only one that was like this.
The room was very clean and they wash ALL linens between guests.
My husband had a good night's sleep but the mattress was so very hard that I could not stand it and sat in the chair all night. I did not sleep a wink.
Very Friendly Staff. Accommodating when requested a room change.
Everything was great, especially the price! Can't believe breakfast for two was included also! :)
There was not enough help for dining, but our waiter (the bartender) was really great. Not sure if the lack of help was due to the snow storm.
their service of their owners and people - they were very accomodating and helpful
Right off highway. Lots of restaurant choices in the area. Front desk attendant was very nice.
Room is dated. It was clean but worn out. Coutertops full of knife cuts. Very basic cable TV. Grab and go breakfast had coffee but no non-sweetened creamer. No one at desk at 6:30 AM to check oit.
the location is perfect for the business trip.
there was debris under the sink - not very clean any where including the hallways.
Great staff, we really loved hotel employees. Breakfast was surprisingly good and the rooms were also solid. The shuttle service was also a nice bonus.
It's a strange location, and the bar situation is kind of weird. We also didn't get any lotion in our bathroom. That's about it!
The rooms were very clean and the beds were very comfortable. Staff was nice and friendly and made great suggestions for places to eat.
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Rome: Total War Walkthrough :
This walkthrough for Rome: Total War [PC] has been posted at 02 May 2010 by danny4lyfe and is called "FAQ/Strategy Guide". If walkthrough is usable don't forgot thumbs up danny4lyfe and share this with your freinds. And most important we have 3 other walkthroughs for Rome: Total War, read them all!
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Retinue List 22. Quotes 23. Useful Links 24. MODDING and Cheats 25. Credits 26. Legal Disclaimer 27. Contact Info \ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ 1. What's New? /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \ v1.1 (7/18/05): Corrected a big mistake in spelling, added user strategy. v1.0 (7/17/05): Initial version of guide - everything is done! \ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ 2. Introduction /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \ Rome: Total War is one of those revolutionary games. Not only does it have a campaign mode, but you also get to fight all of your battles in the beautiful 3D worlds. What's more, you actually see your troops fighting the enemy; needless to say, it is breathtaking. It is almost like playing a war scene in the movie "Troy"! Rome: Total War boasts literally a ton of modes, including Imperial Campaign, Historical Battles, Custom Battle, and Quick Battle. It's almost like four games for the price of one! I daresay that it will be quite a few generations before we experience the quality of Rome: Total War in other games. It has been truly a "fun" time writing and compiling this guide. When I first played Rome: Total War, I was lost. I built farms everywhere and basically built my way into debt. I didn't know anything about the civil war and became mice meat to The Senate. Hopefully, with this guide at hand, you won't suffer a similar fate. \ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ 3. Controls /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \ -- Campaign Map -- Option Menu: Escape Toggle settlement labels: Ctrl + T Toggle character labels: Ctrl + N Zoom to capital: Home Stop character walking: Backspace AI speed up: Space Quick save game: Ctrl + S Quick load game: Ctrl + L Show help window: F1 Select all units: Ctrl + A -- Battle Map -- Option menu: Escape Pause: P Toggle unit run: R Stop current orders: Backspace Toggle special unit ability: F Toggle guard mode: D Toggle skirmish: S Toggle fire at will: A Toggle unit formation (tight/loose): C Alternative attack: Alt + right mouse button Rotate unit clockwise: , or < Rotate unit counter-clockwise: . or > Increase formation width: = Decrease formation width: - Select waypoint: Shift + right mouse button Show unit destination: Space Group select units: G Ungroup select units: G Select all units: Ctrl + A Deselect all units: Enter Select all artillery units: Ctrl + B Select all infantry units: Ctrl + I Select all Cavalry units: Ctrl + C Select all melee units: Ctrl + H Select all missile firing units: Ctrl + M Send message in multiplayer: T Zoom to general: Home Show help window: F1 \ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ 4. Factions /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \ -- The House of Julii -- Rome is a place where tradition and history count for much. The legends of the city�s founding are important, and the powerful patrician families are directly descended from the first followers of Romulus. These heroic times demanded harsh, decisive action, and this is a tradition that the often- conservative Romans have maintained to this day. The Romans, including the Julii family, are people for whom politics and war are all or nothing affairs. The Fates have not always been kind to the Julii. They are a patrician family but one whose star has not always been in the ascendant. The family�s fortunes have declined and then risen over the centuries, so much so that they may almost be considered vaguely parvenu: upstarts newly arrived to wealth, power and authority. With the loss of position and status in the past, the other powerful factions of Rome look down (if only ever so slightly) on these �new men� of Rome. The Julii have had to adjust to the realities of politics and power, and have cultivated their popularity with the common people. The rule of Rome may lie with the Senate for now, but the Julii know that the people also have a say in government. The Senate and the patrician classes need the plebeians to at least go along with their actions. This populist attitude to the common people puts the Julii at odds with the other great families. Which approach will lead to great power within Rome has still to be decided. The Julii have a commanding position in northern Italy that means they will be in vanguard of any struggle against barbarians. Success there can be translated into political power in Rome itself, as the mob always loves winners... -- The House of Brutii -- The founding of Rome is shrouded in legend. Legend has it, for example, that the Romans can trace their ancestry back to Aeneas, the hero who escaped from the sack of Troy. The founding of Rome also involves violence and murder. Viewed in a certain light, much of subsequent Roman history can be seen as a continuation of these aggressive ways. Since this time, the Romans have kept fine traditions of warfare and high-stakes (or even murderous) politics. The Brutii know all about Roman politics. The founding of the Republic of Rome involves them closely, as they have been at the heart of the Republic for centuries and can even claim to have the �Father of the Republic� in their family. Lucius Junius Brutus pretended to be an idiot for years to avoid being killed by Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin), the last king of Rome, and then managed to lead his people in expelling the hated king after the rape of Lucrece. Casting aside his idiot persona, he became one of the first praetors, a ruling office of the patrician class established before the consulship. Lucius Junius Brutus even had his own sons executed for plotting to restore the Tarquins to power... that�s power politics played out to the bitter end. Membership of the patrician class is what sets the Brutii apart from the other Roman factions. They are counted among the old families of Rome, those related by blood, marriage or adoption to the founders. These are people who have always been important within the social hierarchy, people who would expect to have authority as a matter of course. This is why they now have control of southern Italy. The Brutii would not have expectations of power, however, if they had not been able to deliver the political and military skills that Rome requires. But now, perhaps, with Rome surrounded by enemies within and without, there is a chance to secure ultimate power, to become the new Imperators of a Roman Republic that extends throughout the known world... -- The House of Scipii -- The city of Rome had a violent foundation, one that mirrors much of the political and military infighting that happens between the great families of Rome. Romulus murdered Remus for jumping over the walls of the city, and then named himself King and renamed the city in his own honour. The patrician families of Rome claim descent from the adventurers, exiles and warriors Romulus recruited to help establish his city. The Scipii should be numbered among these ancient bloodlines. They are not, perhaps, of quite the first rank, although this in itself means that they are keen to prove themselves the equal of any other Romans, but they are certainly among the optimates, the aristocracy of the city, and have been for many generations. They are important people, used to the privileges of rank and the usages of power, both to further Rome�s ambitions and that of their own family. They have also produced able politicians and generals - the two go hand-in-hand in Rome, as political success rarely comes without success on the battlefield. They are, however, unusual in a couple of respects for a Roman family of the old ways. Firstly, they are extravagantly wealthy. Wealth is one thing, and this always brings power with it, but their use of wealth has sometimes surprised more conservative Romans (and Romans are nothing if not conservative). The Scipii also have a taste for Greek learning and culture, again something that surprises and concerns the conservative elements. Nevertheless, despite these un-Roman ways, the Scipii have the political skills and military competence to make their family greatest in Rome, and possibly the rulers of the known world. They may only directly control a couple of provinces in Italy and Sicily, but their ambitions are boundless... and realistic. -- Macedonians -- After the death of Alexander the Great the empire he had created tottered and fell into disarray with remarkable speed. His empire was the largest ever seen, and the generals struggled against each other for the ultimate prize of being the new Alexander. Something that none of them was quite strong enough to attain. The Diadochi, or Successors, were only strong enough to hold together fragments of Alexanders empire. Macedonia was the original home of Alexander, now ruled by the descendants of general Antigonus Cyclops or Antigonus the One-Eyed. The Macedonians are the proud inheritors of Alexander�s original kingdom. Macedonia itself, with parts of Greece as dependencies, has the potential to be a strong power once more. Although the empire may have slipped away from the Macedonians, they are still deadly warriors and fierce opponents. The Antigonid dynasty commands the respect of their people and has a strong military tradition. Macedonia has spent many long years struggling against the other Diadochi or �Successor� states. This military might could equally be turned against other powers for domination of the eastern Mediterranean, Asia Minor and then, perhaps, the whole of the known world. A new Greek empire could arise and equal the achievements of Alexander... -- Egyptians -- After the death of Alexander the Great the empire he had created tottered and fell into disarray with remarkable speed. His empire was the largest ever seen, and the generals struggled against each other for the ultimate prize that none of them was quite strong enough to gain. The Diadochi, or Successors, were only strong enough to hold together fragments of Alexander�s empire. Egypt was one part of that empire and by anyone�s standards it is an ancient land. It is now ruled by Greek Pharaohs, the descendants of Ptolemy I, one of Alexander�s able generals. The Ptolemaic dynasty adjusted rapidly to Egyptian ways and adopted the royal ways of the Pharaohs - including divine status and marriage between the Pharaoh and his sister in each generation. All the succeeding Pharaohs have been called Ptolemy, and their sisters (more often than not) Cleopatra in the Egyptian fashion. Egypt, therefore, is a rich land under the new Pharaohs and a centre of learning for the Greek world. The Ptolemaic Pharaohs hold together a formidable kingdom and must be seen as a major power in the Eastern Mediterranean. Their potential in warfare against the other successor states is also impressive, and an aggressive Pharaoh could well expand Egypt�s boundaries far beyond the Nile valley... -- Seleucids -- The death of Alexander the Great brought dissolution to his empire almost before his corpse was cold. It may have been the largest empire the world had ever seen, but it proved fragile once the man himself was gone. His generals fought for control of what remained, but none of these Diadochi, or successors, was strong enough to be a new Alexander. The empire fragmented, and Seleucia was one of the splinter kingdoms, held together by the descendants of Seleucus, one of Alexander�s able lieutenants. Seleucus I came close to seizing the throne of Macedonia too, but was murdered before he could achieve this ambition. There have been tensions with Macedonia and Egypt ever since despite occasional marriages between the ruling houses of these states. The Seleucids hold the former Babylonian provinces of Alexander�s empire, an area of ancient cities and rich farmlands along the Tigris. (As an historical aside, the later Seleucid capital city of Ctesiphon is now under a suburb of Baghdad in Iraq; the earlier capital, Seleucia, was on the other river bank). This region also sits on the trade routs to the mysterious east, something that generates large revenues for the Seleucid kingdom. This, combined with the manpower and military expertise that are available, could make the Seleucids into masters of much of the known world. A Greek-Persian empire, combining the best of both systems as Seleucus tried to do, could be formidable indeed, and perhaps unstoppable. -- Carthigians -- By tradition, Carthage was founded by Queen Dido who had fled from the city of Tyre in Phoenicia after her husband was killed by her brother. Even in the days of legend there was a link with Rome, because Aeneas of Troy, the father to the Romans, was the lover of Dido and then abandoned her. In her grief she killed herself, cursing Aeneas and his descendants as she died. Carthage - the name means �new town� - continued to flourish, a Phoenician colony that outgrew and survived its parent land. The Phoenicians - and their successors the Carthaginians - must be credited with the invention of glass, the bireme galley and with being expert traders thanks to their superb navigational skills. Even before the Greeks reached the Western Mediterranean, Carthage was a superbly wealthy city, thanks to its mastery of the seas. Carthaginian colonies - colonies of the original Phoenician colony - now ring the sea (modern Barcelona is named after the famous Barca family). Carthage is a maritime power, with only a relatively small landowning class to provide military land power. This, however, does not matter as long as Carthage continues to be wealthy. Its coffers pay for mercenaries in abundance when the city needs to go to war. And it is this wealth, mastery of trade and expansion along the Mediterranean coast towards Italy that brings Carthage into direct confrontation with the newly rising power of Rome. Now, perhaps, it is time for Dido�s curse to have its full effects on the children of Aeneas... -- Parthians -- The Parthians are a nomadic people who conquered and settled in the area near the Caspian Sea in the 4th century BC as part of the Dahae confederation. Since that time the Parthians, under their Arsacid rulers (named after King Arsaces I), have fiercely maintained their independence. The Seleucids have, from time to time, claimed to be the overlords of Parthia and, from time to time, have actually been strong enough to try and enforce their claim. This is not something that endears the Seleucid Empire to the Parthian kings. The Parthians have the potential to be a great power - perhaps a great Empire - as they sit close to or astride the main trade routes from the east to the Mediterranean. The wealth of the world flows through these lands: a fortune that could pay for any army that an ambitious king could imagine. This wealth is there for the taking, for the people with the will to stretch out their hands and grasp it. Historically, the Parthians managed to become a great power, and fight off the advance of Rome into their heartlands. To the north are the barbarian steppes, peopled by fierce tribes who require watching. To the west, though, lie the Seleucid Empire and the lands of Alexander�s successors. These too are ruled by ambitious men. And beyond them, the rising power of Rome, and the traders of Carthage. Perhaps common cause could be made with them, for a while... -- Kingdom of Pontus -- After the death of Alexander the Great the empire he had created tottered and fell into disarray with remarkable speed. His empire was the largest ever seen, and the generals struggled against each other for the ultimate prize that none of them was quite strong enough to attain. The Diadochi, or Successors, were only strong enough to hold together fragments of Alexander�s empire. Mithradates I, the son of Prince Mithradates of Cius, took advantage of this situation to establish a new kingdom of Pontus. He was not one of the Diadochi, but a freebooter who saw his chance and took it. In the confusion Mithradates rode to Pontus with six horsemen and made himself king. Mithradates was an able man, to say the least. Since then, Pontus has managed to maintain its independence from both Greek and Persian influences, even though the royal family have Persian roots. The kingdom has a good position on the Black Sea coast and the potential to expand into much of Asia Minor. Nearby lie the great trade routes from the east, a significant source of revenue. It is also home to many warlike peoples, a fact that could be exploited by expansionist rulers. -- Gauls -- The Gauls are a confederation of many tribes who have successfully expanded their territorial range over centuries of migration. Their culture is vibrant, aggressive and proud, valuing courage in both their leaders and warriors. Do not mistake the Gallic people for simple barbarians. They are far from a simple people. Their culture is ancient. They have kings, coinage and developed trade. Their metal working skills are superb, easily the equal of their so-called civilized neighbours. Their towns are well organised and prosperous. Their culture is rich and they have Gods aplenty to keep them from harm. They have warriors aplenty to do harm unto others. They may lack the writing of the Greeks or Romans, but this does not make them savages. They are from the same robust Celtic stock as the Britons and indeed many of the same tribes can be found in both Northern Gaul and Britannia. The sea has been no barrier to their expansion. Like the Britons, the Gauls have a proud warrior tradition and are not people to lightly accept conquest or setbacks. They will fight, and fight hard, to preserve what is rightfully theirs, and to take new lands that could be rightfully theirs. A certain degree of bloody-mindedness also colours their druidic religion and warfare which many outsiders find deeply intimidating - headhunting does that to other people! The Gauls are a people with a great future, if they can find the space to expand successfully. They face many threats, from both �civilized� people and other �barbarians�, but these threats can equally be seen as opportunities for greatness and glory. -- Germans -- The forests of Germania are dark and deep, and home to many brooding gods and malign forces. Some of this darkness, this menace, can be found in the people of the forests, men not easily tamed or turned to gentle pursuits. They are born to war, savage in battle, unforgiving of insults, implacable when feuding, and cruel in victory. Their gods are terrible and demand hideous sacrifices of men, women and children. This much, at least, the scribes of civilized lands believe to be true. The Germans are much like their Celtic neighbours, but with their own distinctive styles of dress, their own language and their own ways. They are a confederation of people who speak the same tongue and honour the same warlike and harsh gods rather than a nation. Their constant feuding amongst themselves make them distrusting of strangers and difficult allies. Warlords rise and fall among them almost continuously, and the difficult conditions in their homeland make sure that they have few large towns. Peace is almost unknown to them, except when won with an axe or sword. All of this has produced a race of warriors second to none. The Germans may not be sophisticated fighters, but they are cunning, clever, and do not know the meaning of fear. Ambush and treachery they understand in full, along with vengeance and the importance of leaving no enemy alive. They are a vigorous people, a people who could be great across the whole of the world. All they need is leadership, and the chance to fight! -- Britons -- The Britons are very similar to the Gauls - they come from the same robust Celtic stock after all, and many tribes can be found in Northern Gaul and in Britannia. The sea is no barrier. The Britons have their own sophisticated culture, within which trade and kingship flourish, and they have well- organised towns, a small but growing merchant class and age-old trading links to the world. The Phoenicians, for example, came to these islands for tin and lead. They also have a proud tradition as warriors. Britons are fierce fighters, and present a terrifying appearance to their foes. They dye themselves blue with woad, think nothing of danger, and often lime their hair into fantastical spikes, making them appear truly horrific. Perhaps a later Roman description of Britons as �Brittunculi�, wretched little Britons, is only partly contemptuous: it might equally be intended to make them less terrible. For the Britons can be terrible: their spirits are rarely broken by defeat or enslavement. They plot revenge, and then take it as brutally as possible. Their druidic religion can be savage to outsiders, demanding human sacrifice as a matter of course. Their traditional method of warfare involving fighting from light, highly manoeuvrable chariots can also put fear into many enemies. The noise alone is enough to scare many into flight. All in all, from their island home the Britons have much to feel confident about. They are a vibrant people, with a tradition of bravery in warfare and Gods who will aid and protect them. Protected by the moat of the sea from invasion, they can gaze out towards the mainland, and plan their conquests... -- Greeks -- The Greeks have a right to be proud. They are the fathers of democracy and reason, bringers of civilization and culture to the lands around the Mediterranean. There are few corners of the known world that have not felt the tread of a Greek army, or been graced by the magnificence of Greek architecture. The world is only the way it is because Greeks fought off the despots of Persia, and because Alexander led Greeks to the ends of the earth! Now, however, the Greeks are reduced in power, and largely confined to their original homelands. A loose confederation of city-states and petty kingdoms, held together by a need for mutual protection, is what remains. But there could still be greatness within Greece. The same blood that once defied Xerxes still runs in the veins of Athenians, Thebans, Spartans and the rest. The men of Greece still value their independence and civilization, and could still take this back to every corner of the world. Perhaps now is the time for the Greeks to be great again. Alexander�s heirs still fight amongst themselves for the spoils of empire. The rising power of Rome has yet to break out of the confines of Italy - they face the Carthaginians as rivals. To the north, the semi-civilized Dacians and other barbarians are surely no threat to civilized men, and Greeks have never bowed the knee to Eastern despots! The following factions, although playable by mods, have no description: * Armenians * Dacians * Numidans * Scythians * Spanish * Thracians \ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ 5. Running a City /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \ It is hard to win battles if the infrastructure of your empire is screwed up. Bringing a few hundred more men to the fight that have better equipment and more uses will make battles a cinch. To do this, one needs to be good at running their empire. 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You want population to have a screeching halt at just above 24,000, so you can get all the last good buildings and not have the city rioting. Public order is directly connected to squalor - the percentage indicates how happy people are in the city. The higher, the better. If the percentage is extremely, they will riot and killing will commence. To keep public order in a good range, buildings and garrisons apply. For garrisons, it doesn't matter the quality of the troops, but how many you have stationed. So, you should always stick with peasants in towns - they have the largest numbers, cost nothing, and will keep public order high because of their numbers. Buildings also raise public order - especially temples. Income tells us how much money that city is making. All cities make money, so even if it's in the negative amount, all it means is that the city isn't performing as well as your top cities. If the income is in the negatives, you'll need to build more stuff that makes money. More information on that in the next section, economy. Usually players make a settlement a "military" or "economy" settlement. That is, they make buildings that only have to do with one of them. This is a good idea at first, but I would build economy (money-making) buildings in every settlements. Having a ton of money is always a good thing, unless you're flirting with the fifty thousand denarii range. At fifty big ones, you'll start to get the "corrupt" expenditure, which will leave your family members susceptible to bad traits. Unless you're way other the fifty thousand range, try to stay below it. But, back to the point: choose a settlement as "military" or "economy" and try to build almost exclusively on that. When you're done with that, it's nice to put economy into the military, as having oogles of money is good. You also *might* want economy settlements to focus on one type of unit, but it's optional. Raising and lowering the tax rates for a city is your friend. It makes population growth slower and gives you more money. Public order is lowered, but stopping population growth will be key for some settlements. For military settlements, it is obviously a bad idea to jack up the tax rate to very high, considering you'll just suck away at the population. Toy with the tax rate until you find a good level for all your settlements. For some, you'll probably just want to stick it at "very high" and reap the rewards of the settlement with worry of too much population. All cities also have health. If a plague drops by, it could desolate your city. To stop this, build things like sewers to raise public health. But that raises population growth, so don't go overboard on building health-related buildings. The Plague lasts around five turns, and it takes quite a few more until they are ridden of it. Quarantine cities who have plagues so it doesn't spread. If you recruit a hundred men from a city, a hundred will be taken away from the total population. 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3. That which is given or bestowed upon the person or mind; gift of nature; accomplishment; natural capacity; talents; -- usually in the plural.
His early endowments had fitted him for the work he was to do. --I. Taylor.
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1: natural abilities or qualities [syn: {endowment}, {gift}, {talent}, {natural endowment}]
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This is my first year wintersowing...and of course I decided to try it during a warm winter, ha. I have some bachelor buttons sprouting already, so I'm wondering if I should leave them be, or take precautions if it suddenly decides to get real cold? I do have a covered hoophouse I could pop them under, if need be. If so, what temps should be the minimum any sproutlings could handle? I'll admit, those little guys have me excited. I'm trying not to get too attached in case they're doomed... :-/
Thanks Duane and Martha! I'm relatively new to gardening, so I'm still learning a lot. Our lot is under a high canopy, so we don't get good sun in our windows. I was so upset to have 80% of my seedlings dampen off last year. I can't even explain how excited I was to find this method. Now sun, space,....or even my toddlers will dampen my gardening efforts, haha. I just need to relax a bit and trust Mother Nature to do her thing. :-)


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Robyn O'Neil (born 1977, Nebraska) is an American artist known for her large scale graphite on paper drawings.
O'Neil received a BFA from Texas A&M University-Commerce, TX and did graduate work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She also studied at King's College London. O'Neil's narrative drawings most often contain a cult-like group of characters. They are all men dressed in black sweatsuits doing things ranging from murdering to embracing. Investigating the human condition and emotionalism, O'Neil's works are sometimes terrifying and other times hopeful.
O'Neil shows at Susan Inglett Gallery in New York, Dunn and Brown Contemporary in Dallas, Tony Wight Gallery in Chicago and Praz-Delavallade in Paris and Berlin. Her work was included in the Whitney Museum of American Art's 2004 Whitney Biennial, an exhibition celebrating Henry Darger's influence on contemporary art entitled Dargerism at the American Folk Art Museum, and she has been included in exhibitions in cities such as San Francisco, Philadelphia, Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and Portland.
1. Dexter, Emma. Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing. London: Phaidon Press., (ill.)
2. Iles, Chrissie, and Momin, Shamim M., and Singer, Debra. Whitney Biennial 2004. New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., (ill.)
3. Herbert, Lynn M. Robyn O'Neil. (exhibition catalogue) Houston: Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (ill.)
4. Biennial 2004. New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (ill.) Joselit, David. Apocalypse Not. Artforum May., 2004
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- Hugg, Hillery (November–December 2008). "'I can't stress enough how important it is to choose ...'". The Believer 6 (9): 63–68.
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- Robyn O'Neil at Susan Inglett Gallery
- Robyn O'Neil at Praz-Delavallade
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Camellia size?
Hello everyone,
I am fairly new to gardening and am trying to find shrubs for the front of my new home. I live in Savannah ga and there are Camella plants in several of our parks and they are beautiful.
I am wondering, are Camella a shrub or a tree? Can they be pruned to be about 3 feet tall year round or do they grow a thick trunk system and eventually need to grow taller?
I guess I am wondering if this is a plant I can use for my front flower bed, or if it is really a tree and will eventually be inappropriate. I don't want to have to dig up or kill a plant off in a few years because of my ignorance.
Thanks in advance!
Camellia sasanqua 'Bonanza' or maybe 'Chansonette' might work in your space with some shearing after a while. Those tend to grow wider rather than tall.
Otherwise there are many, many shrubs that would fit your space... maybe dwarf yaupon holly, pittosporum, Indian Hawthorn, some of the smaller euonymus, gardenia, Helleri holly, Softtouch holly, FirePower Nandina, Encore azaleas, Viburnum davidii or Vib. 'Conoy', dwarf crape myrtles, KnockOut roses, etc, etc. Also, depends on how much sun you have.
>I guess I am wondering if this is a plant I can use for my front flower bed, or if it is really a tree and will eventually be inappropriate. I don't want to have to dig up or kill a plant off in a few years because of my ignorance.
Heimalis camellia 'Shishigashira' would work beautifully. It grows mostly sideways. We've had one for maybe 25 years and it's not yet two feet tall, but it has a nice horizontal full bushy structure. A beautiful plant with prolific blooming that goes on for about six weeks every year, even in the shade. We've bought 'Bonanaza' and 'Chansonette' for a similar kind of fairly low-growing use and have good expectations for them too, but I think 'Shishigashira' is the ultimate low grower in every way. It can make a nice little cheerful edging along a walkway too.
Best wishes,
Consider Mansize and/or Nuccio's Pearl, both of which have grown to about 4' for me over the past 15 years. Both are beautiful, reliable performers which are natural miniatures (not sure where the miniature/dwarf line is drawn).
Some varieties do grow large and can do so quickly--in my climate, most standard Japonicas hit the 20' mark in the 10/15 year time span, but I added the Mansize and Nuccio's Pearl when an overzealous landscaper skirted my Coaster's Blue Spruce. No problem growing the camellias to hide the tree's knees and I couldn't be happier with their bloom each spring.


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Silver and Max will eventually get togetherIn the original novel, it's mentioned that Silver is married to "a woman of colour" who he leaves to manage his inn when he ships on the Hispaniola. The first episode of Black Sails shows Silver and Max as partners in crime; why shouldn't they end up as partners in businessnote as well? It would tie up a neat piece of mythology and, more importantly, it would prevent Max from falling victim to any of the many death tropes which probably already have her in their sights.
John Silver is Mephistopheles.His apparent role in the plot is that of the naive newcomer, an Audience Surrogate providing an introduction to the world of pirates. Except that his actual role is to tempt the other characters and bring conflict to the surface. He tempts Max into turning her back on Eleanor, without her even realising that's what she's doing. He drives Flint to ever-greater secrecy, turning the crew against him until he's forced to murder his best friend. He persuades Eleanor to help Anne and Jack become traitors to their crew. He leaves a trail of dead bodies and broken relationships in his wake, and comes away with clean hands and a ready smile.
The opening titles music is the song in Treasure IslandIt's actually the "old sea shanty" Billy Bones is singing at the beginning of the book ("Fifteen men on a dead man's chest/Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum"), and at some point in the series we'll hear somebody sing it.
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Company of Heroes
Version and / or Patch Used: 1.7
Timedemo or Level Used: Built-in Test
Developer Homepage: http://www.relic.com
Product Homepage: http://www.companyofheroesgame.com
Company of Heroes, or COH as we're calling it, is one of the latest World War II games to be released and also one of the newest in our lineup of benchmarks. It is a super realistic real-time strategy (RTS) with plenty of cinematic detail and great effects. Because of its detail, it will help stress out even the most impressive computer systems with the best graphics cards - especially when you turn up all the detail. We use the built-in test to measure the frame rates.
We can see COH performance doesn't change too much with the highest resolution giving us about a 7% increase.
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If you look at the video below, many people in Southern California wondered out loud, "is it hailing or is this sleet or graupel."
18 Epic Sunset Photos From Saturday's Bay Area Storm
Mother Nature set the stage for a spectacular stormy performance Saturday night complete with hail, lightning and double rainbows just as the sun was going down.
Hail Storm Turns San Jose Neighborhood Into Winter Wonderland
The stormy weather moved through leaving kids in San Jose hail deep enough to sled on. Others built a snowman!
Timing The Storm: When Will Rain Return? And Just How Much Will We Get?
A cold storm system dropping down from the north will bring showers and possible thunderstorms to our area starting on Friday and ending on Sunday.
SPECIAL STATEMENT: High Winds, Gusts Up To 50 Miles Per Hour, Afternoon Hail Possible
Strong south to southeast winds associated with an approaching Pacific storm system will impact the region into the afternoon. The winds are the result of a tight pressure gradient and strong low level winds mixing to the surface.
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One month after an earthquake struck the Napa area, the region was pounded by an incredibly rare hailstorm Friday afternoon. Heavy rainfall and lightning were also reported throughout the North Bay.
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"It's an extremely dicey day when we need to keep all eyes on the skies" — At least twelve storms cells moved through the Bay Area Tuesday morning, pounding commuters with hail, rain, and leaving black ice on some highways, and this is just the beginning.
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Overnight precipitation dropped snow levels in the Sierra Foothills and even left a hint of snow on Mount Hamilton in the South Bay.
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There is a strong possibility of thunderstorms—and possibly lightning—for the Bay Area Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman for the National Weather Service said.
Downpours, Hail Reported As Strong Cells Move Through Bay Area
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Double Room (with Shared Bathroom)Max Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
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Perth inn with a restaurant
Situated in Perth, this inn is in the same area as Birnam Oak, Dunkeld Cathedral, and The Hermitage. Area attractions also include Loch of the Lowes and Scone Palace.
Property Features
In addition to a restaurant, The Bankfoot Inn features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and laundry facilities.
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Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, DVD players, and coffee/tea makers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
Complimentary self parking is available on site.
The Bankfoot Inn is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 6
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do shower face plates need caulk?
does there need to be caulk between a shower control face plate and the tile wall behind it? (i won't caulk the bottom to leave drainage as a possibility, especially if there is a weep hole)
there is a point where i can stick a credit card behind the face plate.. this point is the top left quarter of the faceplate
some say [1] there's already a gasket behind the face plate that should handle the water and [2] not having caulk makes it easier to service the item
others say [1] why rely on the gasket alone? [2] caulk never really gets in your way when you service the item -- you just scrape/peel it away
what do you think? is The Right Answer clear or is this up for debate?
(and do you get follow-ups emailed to you? i don't think that feature is working for me. i'm going to check the box anyway)
I never found a definitive answer on this one, either. We caulked behind the escutcheons in our master bathroom, because there's no access into that plumbing wall; we did not caulk the ones in the hall bath, because there's an access panel where we can periodically check to be sure no water is getting in behind.
As far as email reply notifications... I think you have to have something like "allow email" checked in your profile for that to work.
I think it does depend on the situation.
But my DH would say absolutely always use clear silicone caulk around everything in the way of water. He's a general contractor and I know he's seen a lot of water damage when redoing bathrooms/tile, which is probably why he's so insistent about it in our house.
And yes, it's not that hard to scrape it off and apply a new coat once servicing is done.


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People iin Sistine Chapel, Vatican CIty, Rome, Italy. Shot created by camera movement with small aperture and slow speed.
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fantastic image!
Thank you. There was something frightening about this huge crowd of people in a small space. All of them admiring something that few understood or for that matter really saw.
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I thought this said a lot about the Vatican experience. Thank you, Tom
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How do I get urine smell out of the microfiber couch?
Any suggestions on how to get the smell of urine out of a microfiber couch?
I spot treated the couch cushion, so no stain...but the smell is still there. I believe some of the problem stems from the foam insert of the cushion. I am going to clean that next.
Any tricks of the trade?
Thanks in advance!
The urine will seep down, around and deeply into whatever surface was peed upon. Before you do anything further be sure to spot test a bit of the fabric.
For sofa cushions, the only way I could get the smell out (at least to my nose) was to remove the cover, launder separately, soak the foam in enzymatic, allow to air dry, soak and air again. The covers are first rinsed well, laundered in enzymatic with an enzymatic rinse, then laundered as normal with soap (not detergent).
Once I had no enzymatic to treat the cushions so just poured most of a bottle of mouthwash into the foam and into the washing machine. Everything was so minty fresh! This was a few months ago and I can still catch a faint whiff of mint when sat on the sofa. The cat hasn't peed there again either so maybe the mouthwash did the job.
My kitten peed on the sofa after I abruptly changed her brand of cat litter. It stunk to high heaven. My cushions inserts are oversized and it seeped right in. I soaked and dried them in Nature's Miracle 3 times to try to get out all of the odor. Then, I washed them with soap in the bathtub. I ended up having to run the covers in the washing machine, too. They say it's best to use an enzyme cleaner because it cuts out the smell and reduces your chance of a re-occurrence of improper elimination. The animals can detect what we can't. I might try the Simple Solution as joepye suggested if I ever have a problem again (hope not). I was disappointed having to soak everything 3 times.
Joepyeweed is right. You have to give the solution a good long time to work. If you keep the area damp with the solution, it will digest the stain. I once got blueberry stains out of a white cotton shirt by keeping Simple Solution damp on it for three days. No sign it was ever stained.
I have an almost-house trained dog, and another who is on steroids, so sometimes must go in the house. I first use my Spot Bot (or Little Green Machine - same difference) to suck up as much urine as I can. Then I soak the area with SS and let it sit at least a half hour and suck up the fluid (hoping to "wash out" more urine with the SS) and then I soak it again with SS and just let it dry. If it is a vomit stain or other difficult stain, I will cover the carpet with a damp cloth to make sure it does not dry too quickly.
If you use any kind of machine to suck up this kind of spot, you will find that the machine soon reeks! I wish the instructions had said to rinse the machine several times before putting it away. I will suck plain water through the nozzle and hose, dump the container and repeat several times. The last time, I use it to suck up Simple Solution and then let it stay in the machine. Oh, how I wish I had done this from the start!
My new game plan for dealing with incontinence is to cover the hallways (where the dogs "go") with washable quilted incontinence pads like they use underneath people in hospitals and nursing homes. I got them for my father-in-law originally, but found that they worked great for the dogs, too. They contain the urine and have a waterproof backing, so the urine does not get to my carpet anymore.
My father-in-law lived with us and his caregivers were here all day. He died a couple of weeks ago and my three dogs are now alone most days. I have my sister stop by on her way home from work mid-afternoon, and she lets them out for me. On the few days that she has forgotten or my arrangements fell through, the dogs have been making it through the day pretty well. My almost-house trained girl is getting better and better. It almost seems that she is finally "getting" it!


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Union Minister of State for Railways K.H. Muniyappa said on Saturday the Railway Ministry was considering the possibility of having a dedicated freight corridor between the east coast and the west coast connecting Chennai in Tamil Nadu and Vasco-da-Gama in Goa.
Interacting with journalists at The Hindu office here, Mr. Muniyappa said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was committed to accelerating the development pace and according priority for high-speed freight movement.
The present alignment running via Renigunta, Guntakal, Bellary and Hubli was circuitous.
Chief Administrative Officer (Construction), South Western Railway (SWR), S. Vijayakumaran said the Ministry had asked Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd., to study the traffic pattern on the corridor and suggest an altogether new alignment.
The present alignment was of an 'S' shape and was lengthy. After Rail Vikas Nigam submitted the report, the Ministry would take a suitable decision.
Asked whether Bangalore would be on the new alignment, he said it depended on the traffic density. Japan was keen on partnering with the Indian Railways in executing this project, he added.
Mr. Muniyappa said the Railway Ministry had already sanctioned the Ludhiana-Howrah and Delhi-Mumbai dedicated corridors. Asked whether the increased freight loads on the existing tracks would lead to faster decay of the rails, the Minister said freight corridors were designed to prevent such an eventuality.
While the 1,600-km East Corridor was expected to cost Rs. 15,000 crore, the 1,300-km West Corridor was likely to cost Rs. 12,000 crore, both of which were being undertaken under public-private partnership (PPP).
With the Railways facing severe funds constraints to take up new ventures, the Ministry was keen on evolving the PPP model to execute new projects, Mr. Muniyappa said.
He said Karnataka, which was already sharing the costs of several projects and was now ready for the PPP too for new projects, had become a model for other States.
The Minister said he had held discussions with the Andhra Pradesh government too, which had come forward to undertake new projects under PPP. The proposal to add 25,000 km of new railway lines at a cost of Rs. 1.25 lakh crore to the existing 63,000 km network, as a part of Vision 2020 envisaged by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee, involved electrification of 12,000 km existing as well as dedicated corridors, he noted.
The Ministry was keen on complete electrification of the lines in view of the increasing global warming scenario, he added.
Waste disposal
On solid waste disposal, Mr. Muniyappa said the Ministry was concerned about the issue, particularly about the unhygienic conditions on railway station premises. The Ministry held discussions with three parties in this regard, who offered to provide solutions, he added.
The SWR's Bangalore Divisional Railway Manager Akhil Agarwal was present.


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She went on to release her debut album Animal' in 2010, and it peaked at #1 in the US and #8 in the UK - going on to sell over 2.5million copies worldwide. Her sophomore effort Warrior' didn't see as much commercial success, but still managed to hit #6 in the States, and birthed her 3x platinum single Die Young'. Catch her in the UK this July - check below to find tickets through Stereoboard!
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The pretty resort of Seefeld is located in the Tyrolean region of the Austrian Alps and is renowned as the top destination for cross country skiing in Europe; the ultimate sport for fitness fanatics. Two Olympic cross country skiing competitions have taken place here, and you can regularly spot champion names as they train on the local trails throughout the day and on the floodlit runs which are open during the evening.
Downhill skiing and snow boarding enthusiasts are also well catered for as there are 23 lifts included in the local lift system and 30 in the entire region, transporting visitors to a vast and varied terrain. The village itself is picturesque and authentic, with the lovely little Seekirchl chapel and a rich heritage, yet also offers a host of up-to-date attractions to keep visitors entertained.
There are chic boutiques and a high class casino as well as restaurants, bars, cafes and exclusive night spots where well-dressed holidaymakers can see and be seen. With Innsbruck Airport only 25 minutes away by airport shuttle or airport taxi and Munich also nearby, why not experience it for yourself.
Clear and efficient
Nothing to complain about! Thanks for the water bottle!
Easy to use website. Clear pricing.
Driver was waiting on arrival and a much needed bottle of water was given to us all as we got seated in our taxi. That was a very hospital touch, thank you. The driver on the return transfer arrive early and took us back to Innsbruck safely.
Excellent service. Easy to book. Good value for money.
On time, friendly drivers. Excellent service.
Servicebedömning : Fungerade utmärkt :-)
Produkt : Fungerade strålande :-)
Servicebedömning : Fungerade utmärkt :-)
Produkt : Fungerade strålande :-)
Easy peasey.
A tad pricey for the short distance.
Alles bestens-kommen gerne wieder!
Alles wie am Schnuerchen,Danke!
Bon site , simple et clair
C'est un bon moyen de transport depuis aéroport Munich vers stations de ski autrichiennes.Chauffeur à l'heure , confort et même une bouteille d'eau pour le trajet.
de taxi was prachtig op tijd en de chauffeurs zijn zeer behulpzaam
de taxi was prachtig op tijd en de chauffeurs zijn zeer behulpzaam
Easy and quick
excellent lovely man waiting for us as soon as we came out of the departure area and again when we got picked up.Many thanks
I liked the puctuality.
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FSSP Priestly Vocations DVD Arrives! DENTON, Nebraska – The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter is pleased to announce the completion of a 28 minute DVD entitled "To God Who Giveth Joy To My Youth." The title, taken from the opening words of Mass in the Extraordinary Form, embodies the essential goal of priestly formation in the Fraternity of Saint Peter. This new video explores in particular the work of priestly formation in the Fraternity's English-speaking seminary in Denton, Nebraska. The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter presents through this DVD an introduction helpful for generous young men discerning a priestly vocation. At the same time, the film will provide everyone with a thorough portrait of daily life at the seminary. In the Church, the members of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter have the fundamental charism of sanctifying themselves through the faithful celebration of Holy Mass and the Sacraments in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. At the same time, they offer to souls the fruits of the graces of their vocation by making the liturgy in the Extraordinary Form available to all Catholics. Throughout the seminary's intensive seven year program, each of the various elements and stages of formation has as its purpose the formation of priests whose union with God is pursued through the traditional liturgy. Viewers are invited to see how the Fraternity seminary, drawing on the Church's rich tradition of priestly formation, forms zealous priests through the study of Thomistic philosophy and theology, Latin, Gregorian Chant and also through the elements of community life including spiritual direction, manual labor and recreation. Discover how one seminary receives a man and prepares him for his transformation into an Alter Christus, "Another Christ" for the glory of God and needs of souls. Watch the seminary video at the following sites! http://vimeo.com/14474135 http://gloria.tv/?media=95133 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omJ83APSdXA&feature=related For DVD copies or for more information, please contact Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary 7880 West Denton Road Denton, Nebraska 68339 phone (402) 797-7700 About the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Established in 1988 by Pope John Paul II, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right. The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter strives to serve the Catholic Church by means of its own particular and specific role or objective, i.e. the sanctification of priests through the faithful celebration of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Through the spiritual riches of the Church's ancient Roman liturgy, the priests of the Fraternity seek to sanctify those entrusted to their care. The Priestly Fraternity instructs and trains its priests to preserve, promote, and protect the Catholic Church's authentic liturgical and spiritual traditions in over 16 countries worldwide. The Fraternity has over 200 priests and 125 seminarians studying in its two international seminaries in Bavaria, Germany and Denton, Nebraska. For more information, please go to www.fssp.org. About Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary Located in rural Denton, Nebraska, is the English-speaking seminary for the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. Men from all over the world, come to study for the priesthood in the seminary's seven year program. A few represented countries include Australia, Hong Kong, the French West Indies and England. For more information, please go to www.fsspolgs.org.
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