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Sample Syllabus
The discipline of communication focuses on how people use
messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures,
channels, and media. The discipline promotes the effective and ethical practice
of human communication. Public Speaking is the process of
planning and delivering a message to a large group of people in a structured
and deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, and/or entertain the
listeners. Compared to interpersonal and small group communication public
speaking is more rule-driven and planned because of contextual constraints,
mainly the number of people involved. To
understand public speaking, we will explore all types of communication in this
SPC 1006 Mon
11am-12:15 pm
72644, 72645, 72646 Fall 2015 YBOR 212
Instructor: Shelly Stein
YFAC 209 firstname.lastname@example.com
(813) 253-7650
To be posted online and in class
…And By Appointment
Free Online Text: The Public
Speaking Project http://publicspeakingproject.org/psvirtualt
The quizzes are all taken online in our Canvas
classroom and are open-book.
60% of your course grade is based on work that is
conducted in our online classroom: https://hcc.instructure.com (Canvas).
Student Guide:
For the semester, you should have access to a PC where
you can take quizzes, read, and submit assignments.
Free Computer Access:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The SGA
Student Lounge 1st floor YFAC Bldg.
Resource Center (Library): Mon-Thurs -
8am-8pm; Fri - 8am-4:30pm.
Library Guide:
Your Local
Check all places for updated hours
In my classroom,
I will deliver education of the highest standards while fostering a safe
environment for students regardless of diversity issues, including gender,
race, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexuality, gender identification and
socioeconomic status across cultures.
syllabus provides clear rules and guidelines for this course. It is a contract
between the instructor and students to help guide behavior and to ensure
fairness. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus at any time.
Any change in the syllabus will be announced in class and online and the change
will apply to all students. Each student is responsible for handouts and/or
announcements given during any absence from any class session.
Any student whose disability falls within the American
Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations should contact the Office of
Services for Students with Disabilities within the first two weeks of class.
The office is located in the Student Services Building Room 109. You may also
reach the office by phone at (813) 253-7757/TDD: (813) 253-7788.
HCC will reasonably accommodate the religious
observances, practices, and beliefs of students in its admission, class
attendance, and the examination policies and in work assignments.
Students must notify instructors at least one week
prior to an absence due to religious observance.
Emergency Operations
In the event of a weather or public health
emergency, it may be necessary for HCC to suspend normal operations. During
this time, HCC may opt to communicate
through methods that include but are not
limited to: Canvas classroom, texting, and email messaging. It's the
responsibility of the student to monitor these messages.
HCC offers counseling services free to any
registered student coping with issues ranging from academic frustrations to
more serious situations. All counseling
sessions are confidential. Call
1-877-736-2575 for assistance.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
National Sexual Assault Hotline
HCC Campus Security
813- 253-7911
Students who have received financial aid this semester
should not drop or withdraw from this class without first talking to someone in
the financial aid department. Dropping or withdrawing may require you to repay
the financial aid you received this class, including all federal and state aid,
both grants and loans.
Technology & Other Requirements
I will provide instructions a support during office
hours for using the Canvas Learning Management system. We will use this for emails, posting grades,
and for finding copies of your assignments.
It is the responsibility of the student to acquire and learn the basics
for how to use the learning management system for this class.
Rule? Although the Gordon Rule no
longer has a formal word count, you will still be
expected to write a minimum of 1500 words in this class, which you will easily
satisfy by writing the outlines and the texts of your manuscript speeches.
Remember, you must pass all Gordon Rule classes with a minimum grade of ―C to
avoid re-taking them.
Description 1 Credit
SPC 1006 focuses on the basic methods of speech presentation and critical
listening. For those students that began prior to the fall term 2002 and have
had continuous enrollment, this meets the speech component of the general
education communication requirements.
This course is non-transferrable.
College level reading and writing.
Upon completion of the course:
Students will demonstrate the ability to manage
communication apprehension by delivering a variety of extemporaneous speeches
using verbal and nonverbal behaviors designed to engage the listener.
Students will provide evidence and reasoning to
support the purpose and central idea of a speech.
Students will prepare and present oral
presentations using established rhetorical patterns adapting them to the
established needs of the audience.
Students will adapt the oral presentations to
fulfill any additional assignment requirements related to structure, purpose,
or audience.
Students will apply ethical practices in
developing and presenting speeches.
Students will conduct self and peer evaluations
to demonstrate effective listening skills, to identify rhetorical patterns, and
to critically evaluate the quality of content and delivery techniques.
The entire group's success depends on
each member's professionalism and contribution. Everyone has a responsibility
to contribute to a productive and positive classroom culture. To ensure our
success, here are a few guidelines:
Your consistent participation in this course
is crucial both to your individual learning and your classmates' benefit. Attendance is mandatory for every
student. As this is a skills based
course, any class that you miss will have an impact on your grade. Any classes that are missed where a speech is due and is allowed to be made up must be accompanied by a
sanctioned excuse, like a doctor's note or a funeral program for a death in the
immediate family, in order to make up the speech. Regardless of the excuse other than
illness/hospitalization, I require that you turn in your outline on the day that
it is due—otherwise you will receive no points for your outline.
issues or an inflexible work schedule do not constitute an excuse under any
circumstances other than those resulting in hospitalization.
If you are absent, it's your responsibility
to collect any notes, handouts, or materials. Each absence incurs point
deductions of approximately 50 points.
You will be penalized 10 points for each 10 minutes you
are late to class. If you want to see if
you were counted late, please see me after class and refer to the seating
As a college student, I expect that you will come to
class fully prepared for the day's lesson.
This includes all reading that should have been done in advance, any written
work that is due and well-rehearsed presentations. Failure to prepare adequately will result in
a deduction in your participation grade.
Every member of the class has important contributions to make.
Everyone brings unique and useful perspectives and experiences to our group dynamic. So let's make the most of this opportunity to learn from one another.
For those who may be tempted to hold back, please don't. For those who tend to
be eager to share, remember that good communication
means listening as much as talking.
While everyone may not
agree on a topic of discussion, you will not talk over or use any type of
bullying to deny your classmates or instructor an opportunity to discuss their
views. No discrimination will be
tolerated based upon age, sex, ethnicity, national origin, ability, sexuality,
or gender identification.
The use of cell phones, laptops, and other
devices is prohibited unless you receive express permission from the instructor
for use.
No grades are discussed through email. No
grades or other classroom matters will be discussed with anyone other than the
student unless express permission has been granted through the appropriate
I hold a 24/7 grade policy. This means that a student must read through
their speech grade, ask appropriate questions and then wait 24 hours before
approaching me with a grade grievance.
After those 24 hours are over, a student may seek a scheduled meeting
with me within no more than seven days to discuss the grade.
I have found that most students do average
work. With that in mind, each student
will start this class with an average grade of C. It is up to you to improve on that grade. Exceptional students will be rewarded. Exceptional students are defined as those who
go beyond the surface of the assignment and become more engaged in the deeper
conversation. Just doing the basics of
the assignments and turning in your first draft of work will guarantee your
average grade or possibly less.
Grades are calculated
according to the following scale:
900-1000 = A: Superior Performance - work goes above and
beyond what is required to produce truly exceptional results.
800-899 = B: Very
good performance, better than the average.
700-799 = C: Average
performance, producing what was expected.
600-699 = D: Work is below average.
599 or below = F:
Failed to meet the minimum requirements for passing. TIP:
main reasons students fail – poor attendance, failure to complete
online work, failure to complete each speech.
It is possible to receive an F on a speech and still pass the
The instructor will not assign the grade of
"I," representing a failure to complete all the work in the course,
unless at least 75% of the coursework has been completed by the end of the
course and prior arrangements have been made.
The instructor will not assign a grade of
The "W" represents that a student is
Withdrawing from the course, and it is the student's responsibility to withdraw
from the class. It is the student's
responsibility to check the college calendar for that date. This calendar
appears in the class schedules published by the college, on the college web
site, and in this syllabus. /current-students/academic-calendars.aspx
The instructor will only assign a WN to students
who have never attended class.
All written work turned in during class
(outlines and sources) must be typed.
Correct spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation absolutely
counts. Written work that does not meet these standards will not be accepted. Unless given express consent, I will not
accept work that is emailed to me. If
you must hand in work outside of class for any reason, please have it placed in
my mailbox, which is located in the Admin building first floor in the mailroom.
Since you can turn in any of your online
work early, you may only earn up to ½ credit for online work that is turned in
late. There are a few exceptions to
this rule such as when the college servers are down for more than a few hours
I do not accept make up speeches that have
not been verified with valid notation.
You may only make up certain speeches on a day that has been approved by
me—usually the last day of the semester.
If you miss the make-up speech day for any reason, there will not be
another opportunity to complete the work.
Any form of cheating or plagiarism on assignments
constitutes unacceptable deceit and dishonesty.
Plagiarism, according to Diana Hacker's The Bedford Handbook, is (1) failing to cite
quotations and borrowed ideas, (2) failing to enclose borrowed language in
quotation marks, and (3) failing to put summaries and paraphrases in your own
For additional information, refer to the Student Handbook section: Academic Dishonesty Policy. This applies to this classroom and a grade of
F may be issued for Plagiarism or Cheating.
Your speeches should be original and written by you.
Any other conduct aimed at making false
representation with respect to a student's academic performance is also
considered academic dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty online includes phoning-a-friend, texting or any other
collaboration, when taking an exam.
The exceptions are when such collaboration is
inherent to the assignment, as in group activities, or when encouraged, as for
example when students work together in study groups in preparation for exams or
when helping each other in the practice of presentations.
Speech Assignments: You may not deliver a canned speech or
a speech that has been given before by yourself or another person for this
In addition, you may not read a manuscript or a
full-sentence outline speech in class. Reading from a manuscript whether it is
your own or another's will result in a grade of ―F‖ for the assignment. If
there is evidence of plagiarism, you will receive an F for the assignment and
probably the course. Presenting false or
fabricated information will result in an F for the speech. Depending on the
severity, it may result in an F for the course.
The course textbook describes ways to
appropriately document original source materials in oral presentations to avoid
committing plagiarism. In our class, we will use the APA style format. A link
to the APA handbook is found in our class LibGuide (Library Guide) http://libguides.hccfl.edu/stein1006
And prescribes ways to document original source
materials in written presentations to avoid committing plagiarism. I will not,
under any
circumstances, accept late sources or bibliographies.
All unauthorized recordings of class are
prohibited. The redistribution of other class materials such as quizzes, exams,
and general notes are prohibited as well.
Rules for college classes will be maintained and include: not missing
class, not walking in late or leaving early, not walking in during student speeches, no slamming of doors
or other materials, cleaning up after yourself, no noise from (or use of)
electronic devices such as cell phones, no wandering in/out of the room for any
reason, (no taking smoke breaks),no sleeping or keeping your head down on your
desk, no inappropriate conversations, and no expressions of disrespectful attitude,
speech, or behaviors may be exhibited toward your instructor or peers.
You will be penalized
participation points for each occurrence if you fail to comply with these
rules. Additionally, should ―repeat‖ inappropriate behaviors become an issue
with your presence in the classroom; you will be directed to meet with the Ybor
Dean of Student Services. You will not be allowed to return to class until you
meet with the Dean you are cleared for readmission.
Students will wear professionally casual, neat dress
on presentation days (avoiding faded or torn jeans, T-shirts, shorts, tank
tops, cut-offs, sneakers, flip-flops, bare midriffs or shoulders or revealing
wear). Students may also be asked to remove distracting facial and/or
body/tongue piercings prior to their speeches. No one will be allowed to give a
presentation while wearing a hat or sunglasses unless it is used as a visual
aid. Please dress professionally to maximize your success.
Since college-level reading and writing are
requirements for this course, I assume that
each of you have learned basic research and citing methods. In SPC 1608, we have an in depth library
workshop where you review how to do research and how to acquire academic
sources for your speech assignments.
At no time & under
no conditions is the online encyclopedia WIKIPEDIA ever to be used as a cited
resource for any assignment in this class. Additionally, general encyclopedic
sources (Ask.com, About.com) are never to be used as a source in this class.
Anyone using or citing WIKIPEDIA or any other online encyclopedia in any
assignment will receive significant a letter grade deduction on that assignment.
I will respond to all emails in a timely
manner except on weekends or those sent the morning of class. For speediest feedback, use firstname.lastname@example.com. If you don't hear from me in 24 hours try
again. All emails will be professional
in tone and construction whether they are sent to me or to your
Texting language is not appropriate.
You should learn to think critically
about information presented to you and be able to blend research with personal
introspection, so there will
be reflection and research
assignments that are due throughout the semester, which will constitute your
total grade. The assignments will be
mostly oral presentations done in front of the class. There will also be homework learning modules
which are similar to quizzes given to test your understanding of the material.
Speeches 300 points (30% of overall
Formal Interview Speech & outline: 100 pts; Time: 2-3 minutes Make-up
penalty 20 points:
The objectives of this speech
To get to know you better by preparing and
interview-worthy introduction
To craft an interesting speech, with appropriate
self-disclosure, with 2-3 main points, and an introduction and conclusion.
Informative Briefing Speech & outline: 100 pts, Time: 3-5-minutes, Make-up penalty
20 points:
To utilize the knowledge and skills learned in this
2. To
educate the class on your chosen field of study
3. To use at least two sources with proper citation.
4. To
demonstrate your capabilities with visual aids and audience analysis.
Speech (no outline, visual, no make-ups, 100 pts; Time: 1-2
You will be assigned a classmate to whom you will
create and present an award (No exceptions).
The objectives of this speech include:
To think creatively on a subject that you may not know
much about.
To choose a mode of delivery that works best for your
speaking style.
To choose appropriate style elements for your immediate
To deliver an extemporaneous award and an impromptu
acceptance speech, meeting all listed criteria.
Major speeches may
be recorded in class and uploaded to an online site for viewing. Each
student may review their own speeches as well as that of other students in
their class. There are no exceptions to this requirement. All speeches must be
delivered in class with an audience in attendance. There are no exceptions to
this requirement.
You must
deliver all speeches in order to pass the course!
Unless indicated otherwise, all speeches must be
delivered conversationally with an outline only.
A "read" or manuscript speech will result in an F for the speech. You
are allowed to use notes and visual aids in
addition to an outline while
speaking. You must
turn in a typed copy of your outline along with your speech. No late
outlines, visual aids, references and so forth, are accepted.
Participation: 200 points (20%)
Each absence, whether excused or unexcused, will
result in the loss of your participation points. Absences will result in a loss of at least 30
points per occurrence; being tardy is a loss of 10 points for every 10 minutes
so try hard not to be late!
You will have the opportunity to
complete 19 online quizzes. The online quizzes are open book. They are designed to help you test your
comprehension of the textbook and to encourage you to keep up with reading. You
may not collaborate with other students on the quizzes. Since you may take them early, I do not allow for make-up work on the
quizzes for full credit. If you need to take the quizzes in the testing
center instead of online, or have an accommodation for more testing time, you
must make arrangements with me the first week of class. Each quiz is worth approximately 2% of your
overall grade or 10 points and is in the true/false or fill-in-the-blank
Written Assignments:
Your writing skills are critical in college classes.
As such any work that you submit will be graded on a scale based on use of
appropriate grammar and style (no texting), the level of detail, application of
course concepts, depth of thought, and thoroughness of your response.
You will also have at least one self-evaluation to
submit and some other work that may be turned in during class or online. Be
sure to read the instructions for all assignments and check the due dates.
Assignment Submission:
Method #1:
Easiest and generally most foolproof, but you may lose formatting: Compose your
work in a word processing program and then copy and paste the document in the
submission window of the assignment folder. Be sure to check the formatting
from a campus computer before the due date.
Note: Avoid composing your work in
the submission window as you might be "timed-out" and lose your work!
Method #2: Upload an
Regardless of the computer you are using, only submit a
.doc, .docx, .rtf or .pdf file or I will not be able to open it. If I cannot open your document when I begin
grading, I will consider your assignment to be late. Be sure to check your attachment on a campus
computer before the due date.
Always double-check that you submitted or attached
the correct file AND that your file was accepted. I can only grade what is submitted.
Grades: Other than what is posted in the online classroom, no Final
Grades will be given in advance of posting with the registrar. If you would like help in figuring your
grade, come to my office hours. Since I
use a point scale, it is fairly easy to keep track of your grade.
Accessing MyHCC (Log-in
Please note that it is your
responsibility to login to our online classroom at least twice a week to do your work and to check
announcements. Classroom Website:
https://hcc.instructure.com Username
and password: If you have not already establish your Net ID.
Browser Check: A
browser check tool is on the My HCC tab (left column), once you log into our
online classroom (Canvas). You should
test your browser and make the necessary updates. This will avoid technical
problems when using MyHCC. See Canvas'
compatibility page for more details.
Difficulties: Please contact
HCC Live Help (http://hcclive.hccfl.edu/) for all technology-related issues.
Indicate to technical support that you are using Canvas at HCC. The Canvas toll-free support line is
Instructor Pledge:
Like the students in this class, I am expected to demonstrate
personal accountability throughout the course.
For this reason, you can expect me to be:
Supportive: I will do all that I can to see you excel
in this class. In short, I want
each of you to succeed.
Challenging: I will challenge each and
every one of you with rigorous yet fair expectations and criteria. I will expect your best work at all times and
will do my best to provide you with the necessary tools to meet this
Respectful: I will communicate respectfully with
you. As the instructor, I will do my
best to ensure each of you feel valued both in and outside of this classroom by
listening mindfully to your comments and/or concerns and paraphrasing both
meaning and intent in the hopes of creating shared understanding.
Timely: I
will start and end class on time.
There will be some speech days where we run a little over time so if
you have a class after ours, be sure to speak 1st! Some speech days may run late but you may
leave at the end of the class if you have already spoken), grade and return all
work within a reasonable time
frame. I will require a 24-hour turn-around time,
however, on all
correspondence that requires more
than a brief answer. If I ever have to cancel class,
I will try my best to post an
announcement in
I will come to class prepared and
knowledgeable about assigned readings and upcoming assignments.
I will organize class time effectively, and I
will accommodate multiple learning preferences by using varying techniques such
as: Class discussion, presentation aids, & activities. In addition, I will provide clear
instructions and criteria for all assignments.


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Skip to comments.Greenhouse theory smashed by biggest stone (most potent greenhouse gas is H2O)
Posted on 03/28/2006 5:52:41 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
click here to read article
Concerning "soaking into the ground", it does that ~ INITIALLY ~ and then it is sucked up by the plants. Much of it evaporates directly ~ that's why irrigation leaves behind salt damaged land.
I'm sorry, but none of that has anything to do with the factors I mentioned in my post.
First of all, irrigation has been taking place on a long term basis and it's effects are barely measureable on today's equipment. As I mentioned, we're talking about a factor that amounts to hundredths of one percent, at best. Micro-trivia! What is your point?
*Please excuse me for guessing, but this wouldn't happen to be your your day off, would it?
That's way back when rice cultivation spread throughout China and East Asia.
Lightweight plastic pipe, cheap pumps, and other pieces of technology have allowed for a vast expansion of irrigation over the past 50 years.
Several issues back a Brit researcher saw his research into the matter of a coming Ice Age Glaciation published in Scientific American. It is his thesis that we are actually in the cool-down phase leading to widespread glaciation BUT widespread agriculture has served to keep the Earth warm. He pointed to a drop in global temperatures coincident with the great die-off of American Indians (1500-1600), and the consequent rise in global temperatures coincident with European/African re-settlement of the Americas.
I have since replaced its batteries and it's now working fine now ...whoaaa!....let me turn it down here.
There might be a coherent thought in what you posted, but I sure don't have time to search for it.
Ocean water absorbs SO MUCH of the Sun's heat for this planet, otherwise we'd be in trouble. Great paper.
Luckily, the 'chance to debate' this theory has not been declared 'over' by Al Gore.
Yes, the same big government that is running France to the stops will defend the earth against the big bad CO2. Get popcorn and watch the show.
Yup, the ocean absorbs lots and lots of heat.
LOL!! You missed adding an 'incorrect' about my Hillary statement!!!! Jeeeez Louieezzzzee!!
~ wrong ~
I don't have to be a climate scientist to know this for a falsehood. Very clearly, irrigation came after the warming that ended the last Ice Age, not before.
Incorrect. Neither political party has demonstrated the political will or intellectual skill to address the problem effectively.
(Happy now?)
I thought I was pretty clear that this involved the warm-up circa 7000 BC or thereabouts, and not the period that involved the melting of the Antarctic and North American ice caps.
You were clear, but let me be clear in that this fails into the 'post hoc propter hoc' fallacy. You postulate that irrigation causes recent warming, yet it didn't cause the much larger, less recent warming. So, other than being coincidentally close in time, you have no reason to causally associate the warming and irrigation, as the association of irrigation and warming appears to be a one-time thing.
You also haven't show that irrigation doesn't follow warming, since it's obviously easier to irrigate with water than ice. Or that warming allowed more humans which allowed more irrigation. Or that warming made some areas drier thus needing more irrigation.
For your line of argument, you do have to decide what ended the ice age and show that it is not also responsible for the recent slower warming. After all, if you take ice out of the freezer, it doesn't all melt immediately, it takes time. Maybe we are just in the last slow stage of the post Ice Age warming. This is more plausible than the link to irrigation and so should be addressed in your argument.
He identifies global cooldowns that coincide with vast loss of human life, e.g. the great dieoff of American Indians in the 1500-1600 period. He also points to previous warming periods that coincide with the development of agriculture.
As you undoubtedly know from research into other interglacial periods we should have massive glaciers building up on Baffin Island by this time.
There are proposals to warm up the Sahara which will bring back the monsoons.
Of course weather and climate are not the same thing. Weather is a relatively short time period affair, with changes more or less averaging out over longer periods. The lack of complete averaging over those longer periods is climate change. Weather is also a geographically limited thing, while climate may also be, but for larger regions. Obviously the two are related and an understanding of one will help with understanding of the other. Weather is probably the more difficult theoretical problem, but climate has more unknowns, some of them quite likely of the "unknown unknown" variety.
Thank you, but I have a full education in meteorology and climatology.
In short, I already knew that.
What I'm saying is that water vapor/cloud cycle is elusive to all of our models, immediate, long range, climate.
If we were able to make it work in even one of these models, that technology could be, and would be to enhance the others.
It has not happened...and I work right here where it should be happening.
You, my friend, are "talking through your hat".
Water is water, whether in the solid (ice), liquid, or gas (water vapor) state.
I know you did, but others might not, and you didn't make it clear.
What I'm saying is that water vapor/cloud cycle is elusive to all of our models, immediate, long range, climate.
If we were able to make it work in even one of these models, that technology could be, and would be to enhance the others.
It has not happened...and I work right here where it should be happening.
Now I understand your point.
It's so much better when we explain what we mean, rather than standing on our particular expertise.
Oh crap! Now they're going to ban water.
Which I guess I didn't do too well either.
Different phenomena have different characteristic time scales. What's important in the short term, may or may not be so important in the long term. Alternatively, there may be an "outer loop" that controls the long term effects, and an inner loop which controls shorter term effects. (Oversimplifying of course, there may be multiple loops and their relationship may be more complex than just inner and outer, particularly if the system is nonlinear).
It may also be that the inner loop(s) must be stable for the outer loop(s) to be stable, or it may not. I've seen and modeled both sorts of system.
I'm sorry but your correction to my post is in itself, incorrect.
Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary: "the liquid that ..."
water is a liquid
ice is a solid
steam (or water vapor) is a gas
The results are are actually caused by human measurement. Most temp reading are taken from inside or very close to cities. Many of these are taken at airports where temps can be upwards of 10 to 15 degrees different than a mile down the road. The culprit? Concrete, and lots of it. Cities act like heat sinks and are generally hotter than outside the city. Since cities around the world are growing, the range of where the measurements are taken has increased. In short, the data is terribly skewed toward the hotter side of things.
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Feast of Trumpets
October 3, 2016
"Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever' " (Revelation 11:15 Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
American King James Version×, English Standard Version).
The Day of Trumpets heralds the intervention of God in the affairs of humanity on a global basis—a dramatic turning point in world history and the return of Christ to this world.


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[An] excitingly twisty and topical new politics-and-media conspiracy thriller.
Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly
The chance to explore the swiftly changing culture of Web-age journalism is one of several intriguing possibilities that State of Play squanders.
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State of Play rattles along very satisfactorily, and Crowe brings to the role a relaxed self-possession and even charm.
Peter Bradshaw - Guardian [UK]
Though it is a well-crafted political thriller, State of Play may actually have more to say about the beleaguered state of print journalism than about governmental shenanigans.
Claudia Puig - USA Today
Based on a hit BBC miniseries, State of Play features a handsome production and terrific performances from its aforementioned stars.
Ann Hornaday - Washington Post
It's a pleasure watching this cast make the most of the material.
Wesley Morris - Boston Globe
An effectively involving journalism-cum-conspiracy yarn with a bang-bang opening and a frantic closer.
J. Hoberman - Village Voice
It's Bateman who adds juice just as too many conspiracies threaten to spoil the stew. His cameo as a hustling scuzzball is the film's most memorable performance.
Joe Neumaier - New York Daily News
It's a film in a hurry. In the scant minutes between plot twists, we get treated to bite-size nuggets of character development and a few juicy nibbles of acting from a cast almost universally committed to going large.
Amy Biancolli - Houston Chronicle
The movie doesn't quite work, but even when it's misfiring it has an old-fashioned appeal.
Christopher Kelly - Dallas Morning News
This conspiracy thriller, starring Russell Crowe as an investigative newspaper reporter and Helen Mirren as his fire/ice editor, comes at us like the proverbial bat out of hell and keeps up a brisk rhythm built for intelligence.
Lisa Kennedy - Denver Post
It's like a time bomb that's never dismantled but never explodes. The movie is good enough that the ending leaves you ... not angry, exactly. Unfulfilled.
David Edelstein - New York Magazine
The three screenwriters may have been trying to work too many plot strands into two hours; in any case, State of Play is both overstuffed and inconclusive.
David Denby - New Yorker
A smart, ingenious thriller set in the halls of Congress and the city room of a newspaper not unlike the Washington Post.
Roger Ebert - Chicago Sun-Times
The kind of acting Crowe does here won't win awards and doesn't scream for attention. Yet it serves the thriller conventions as well as the old-warrior-journalist cliches in style.
Michael Phillips - Chicago Tribune
This rote paranoid thriller was adapted from a 2003 BBC miniseries, with a few topical headlines folded in and some cursory attempts to make newspapers seem au courant.
J. R. Jones - Chicago Reader
The journalist in me loved State of Play. The moviegoer in me even more so.
Carrie Rickey - Philadelphia Inquirer
A solidly constructed thriller that recalls the paranoid conspiracies of the 1970s.
Colin Covert - Minneapolis Star Tribune
State of Play makes you wonder where we'll be in a decade; more importantly, it makes you wonder where we are now.
Tom Long - Detroit News
State of Play, based on the outstanding British television series, is a first-rate political thriller, but it's also something more.
Bill Goodykoontz - Arizona Republic
State of Play is the latest incoherently written, mass-entertainment gibberish by the overrated Tony Gilroy.
Rex Reed - New York Observer
It is Mr. Crowe who lends State of Play a sense of perpetual urgency as he traverses the corridors of power in search of massive wrongdoing at the risk of his own life.
Andrew Sarris - New York Observer
This efficient, admirably coherent thriller about reporters digging down to where politics and murder meet in Washington, D.C., has a wistful air about it as regards the fourth estate at a time when the profession is dangling by a thread.
Todd McCarthy - Variety
State of Play is bordered by the states of absurdity and cliche.
Kyle Smith - New York Post
As dense as a Watergate era newspaper and as immediate as a blog, State of Play is an absolutely riveting state-of-the-art "big conspiracy" thriller.
Roger Moore - Orlando Sentinel
Directed by Kevin Macdonald, it's a capable if convoluted 'B' movie about government corruption, with an 'A' cast furiously pounding the pavement and keyboard.
Peter Howell - Toronto Star
Giving new meaning to movie magic, those Hollywood tricksters have managed to shorten the story while slowing the pace -- all of a sudden, minutes are passing like hours.
Rick Groen - Globe and Mail
State of Play does get a little creaky in its last third -- at that point it needs to be more streamlined, more concise. But Macdonald and the screenwriters manage to weave their ideas through a sturdy-enough plot, so we never feel we're being preached to
Stephanie Zacharek - Salon.com
Instead of luring us down an ever-darker and twistier path, it strands us in a tedious and ill-designed maze.
Dana Stevens - Slate
The resulting tale unfolds with an urgency and sense of verisimilitude that will keep most viewers intrigued and involved without losing many along the way.
James Berardinelli - ReelViews
There is nothing we haven't seen here before in terms of chases, intrigue and betrayals, so for all its A-list cast and production values, the film comes off as routine.
Kirk Honeycutt - Hollywood Reporter
Despite the quaint depiction of a packed newsroom bustling with activity, the debates about quick online hits vs. hard-hitting investigations, between selling papers with fluff vs. offering actual substance, feel relevant and real.
Christy Lemire - Associated Press
For a handy compare-and-contrast, check out the small- and big-screen versions of State of Play. You'll see the difference between a vital work of popular art and a patched-up retread.
Richard Corliss - TIME Magazine
State of Play keeps the twists coming.
Peter Travers - Rolling Stone
A meandering movie that sometimes hits dead center and sometimes misfires dismally, resulting in a drama more tangled than taut.
Betsy Sharkey - Los Angeles Times
Joshua Rothkopf - Time Out
It's all very "ripped from the headlines" and the characters are more types than people, but at least it doesn't talk down to you. Much.
Dave White - Movies.com
Mark Kermode - BBC Radio Five Live
Journalistic ethics and the scandalous nature of politics are featured in the taut conspiracy thriller, State of Play.
Matthew Pejkovic - Matt's Movie Reviews
At last, State Of Play is an example of a Hollywood refresh that not only stand up to the source, but builds upon it.
Sam Bathe - Fan The Fire
Smart, complex dramas constructed and performed with precision like this are too rare an offering to pass up.
Michael Dequina - TheMovieReport.com
Quite a stew of 'relevance'
Fernando F. Croce - CinePassion
Just couldn't get enthusiastic about the twists and turns in this story of an investigative reporter on the trail of political bad guys. It just made me long for "All the President's Men."
Paul Chambers - CNNRadio
Kevin Macdonald's State of Play has, in fact, everything you need to tell a great journalist's story, except a great story.
Jordan Hoffman - UGO
Well played sirs. Well played
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel - 3BlackChicks Review
Boasting a cracking cast and a deliciously clever script, State of Play is a polished political thriller not to be missed.
Anders Wotzke - Cut Print Review
Anders Wotzke - Moviedex
Un thriller rutinario e intrascendente, que pretende hablar de temas importantes como la corrupcion, la etica periodistica y los abusos del corporativismo pero se queda en la superficie.
Enrique Buchichio - Uruguay Total
tate of Play is a smoothly written, almost instantly forgettable procedural featuring people we have trouble caring about.
Karina Montgomery - Cinerina
It's really a story about the romance of newspapers and a good one - part of a tradition that goes all the way back to Ben Hecht and The Front Page. It may also mark the genre's end.
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Description from the owner
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Bedrooms: 3/
Bathrooms: 2/
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Type: Villa
Award Winning* Gulf Access Pool Home-Secluded Area Villa
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Looking for a quiet vacation in paradise? This Mediterranean style villa is located in a secluded private Southwest Cape neighborhood known as the Pelican neighborhood and surrounded by saltwater canals with access by only one road. Yet this villa has easy access to downtown Cape Coral shops and restaurants. Located on a direct access canal, it is only 20 minutes to the river and Gulf beyond. The home is a 3 BR, 2 bath, 2 car garage canal pool home with enclosed lanai. This villa boasts 2261 sq ft under A/C so there is plenty of room for your family. The grounds include a variety of palm trees including mature royal palms in the backyard and grapefruit, orange and banana trees. There are two docks including a boat lift, and a boat rental can be arranged and delivered dockside. Fish and crab right off the dock, or keep your eyes opened for manatees, dolphins and turtles passing by. The interior floors are a combination of tile and hardwood floors and are perfect for people with allergies.
Your master suite and adjoining bath has been professionally decorated in a spa like atmosphere and includes a King size bed, 36� widescreen TV, cable, ceiling fan, walk in closet, large dresser and night stands. The master bath has a Jacuzzi tub, tiled shower, double vanity sink and full length mirror.
Guest bedroom 1 has a Queen Size bed, LED flat panel TV with cable, closet, dresser and ceiling fan.
Guest bedroom 2 has two twin beds that can be rolled together to make a King bed.
Your kitchen is large and well equipped with a center island, vaulted ceilings, eat in breakfast nook with bay windows and a view of the pool and lanai. All appliances are stainless steel. With plenty of cabinet space, Correlle service for 8, and Cephalon cookware, you can enjoy your meals together. There is also easy access to a lanai dinning set with seating for 6 just off the kitchen to enjoy a pool side meal.
Other rooms include a formal dinning room with seating for 6, entry living room with immediate view of the lanai and pool, and large family room with 50� TV, cable, DVD, and a desk with wireless internet access and view of the canal and dock. On your dock you will find a stainless commercial grade grill, yet another dinning table, rocking bench, and chiminea.
* 2012 Award Winning Top Vacation Rental Home - Travelers rated this property one of FlipKey's best.
* 2013 Award Winning Gold Top Vacation Rental Home - Travelers rated this property one of Trip Advisor's (Flipkey's) best.
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Award Winning* Gulf Access Pool Home-Secluded Area Cape Coral, Florida
Additional Location Information
The west coast of Florida has lots to offer. Cape Coral has the perfect balance of a modern city with new housing, Gulf access, and affordable living. The SW Cape is known for its safe and peaceful neighborhoods, with easy Gulf access and many amenities nearby. Our particular location is the best. Tucked away, our 4 block neighborhood is surrounded on all sides by saltwater canals just like a moat. This adds to the feeling of safety and security as well as limited to local traffic only. Yet we are located less than 1 mile from downtown Cape Coral with all its shops and restaurants. It just couldn't be any more convenient!
You will enjoy picking fresh oranges and grapefruits for breakfast from the tree in our backyard. Or perhaps you will enjoy fishing or crabbing from the dock toward evening. Because the neighborhood is surrounded by canals on all sides with only one road in and out, there is a feeling of safety and security when the children go for a walk or ride their bikes in the neighborhood. Are you nature lovers like us? If so, look closely and you just might see a passing manatee, dolphin or turtle in the canal. There are also burrowing owls not far away and ibis, herons and egrets frequent the property. Enjoy the lush tropical foliage that thrives in this paradise oasis.
More About This Location
Beach or lakeside relaxation, Warm winter getaways, Waterfront
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Cape Coral Attractions
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Cape Coral Attractions
Last updated on May 22, 2016
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Please note: these rates exclude taxes and fees and may vary depending on the length of your stay. Rates are also subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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Included in the rental fee is a $35/week ($125/month) electric credit. Electric charges are based on meter readings.
An increase of 20% is added for stays during the week of Christmas and Easter.
Additional fees may apply:
- FL State Tax | 11% of rent
- Security Deposit | 500 USD per week | refundable
- Security Deposit | 700 USD per month | refundable
- A/C or climate control
- Ceiling Fans
- Linens Provided
- Alarm Clock
- Central heating
- Towels Provided
- Fireplace
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
Phone / Internet
- Telephone
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Pool / Spa
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
Property Features
- Ocean or water views
- Waterfront
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- Freezer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Blender
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- Satellite or cable TV
- DVD Player
- Television
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- Stereo or CD player
- Garden
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Garage
- Pet
- Suitable for the elderly
- Smoking
- Wheelchair accessible
- children
Reviews (14)
Very good
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"Everything you need for a great family vacation"
Nice quiet location with easy access to everywhere you want to go. Many beaches within a short drive as well as other family destinations like the Napels zoo, etc. The pool was used multiple times every day and a great plus. All and all a great place to stay.
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Nantes FRANCE
"superbe maison"
Superbe et spacieuse maison décorée avec goût, très confortable avec une grande cuisine et tout le nécessaire pour cuisiner et se faire plaisir (toutes les commodités avec robots ménagers, machine à expresso, barbecue, lave linge..etc...rien ne manque). Beaux volumes pour les chambres, et 2 salons aux fauteuils bien moelleux. Terrasse bien aménagée avec piscine avec vue sur le canal, idéalement située, ce qui nous a tout de suite séduit. Tout pour passer un séjour reposant, calme et confortable.
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Recommended for: Luxury
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Kansas City
"Amazing House, Good Price"
John was super helpful from the beginning, and was super easy to check in, especially with such short notice. I found this amazing house 2 days before our stay, and he made it easy to set everything up. The house was super great, and he a lot of little things were provided to make the stay super enjoyable, such as fishing poles, bikes, pool supplies. Enjoy your vacation here!
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Recommended for: Romantic
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"Great Family Getaway!"
We rented this great family home for 10 days over the Easter weekend. First, the owner, John, was great to deal with. Very responsive and accommodating. He was quick to answer any questions we had. Second, if you are looking in the Cape Coral area; the location is great. Close to everything and easy access to amenities and activities. Third, the house itself is surprisingly large with generously-sized bedrooms and living areas. The lay out allowed us to enjoy our morning coffee in relative peace and quiet while our two girls watched TV or played in their rooms. Also of note is the sliding glass doors in every room with access to the Lanai which gave the impression of living outdoors. Great when it is not too hot or humid. The pool is indeed small but it was warm an inviting and the kids loved it. Overall, this is a great rental. We saw Manatees cruising the canal in the backyard on our first evening there! Love Florida for the wildlife and this wonderful home allows you to enjoy everything the area has to offer in comfort.
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Response from the , John and Carole Meyer - 05/11/2013
Thank you for that review! It is always exciting to see a manatee (or dolphin) cruising the canal in the backyard. Like you, we also enjoy the feeling of outdoor living when temperatures are moderate and the lanai becomes an extra room of the house. I know exactly what you mean. Thank you for pointing out just how large this villa is. So many guest tell us that the pictures don't really do it justice and the home is much, much larger than they were expecting. Sounds like you had a wonderful time with your family and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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"Great home and location!"
John and Carole,
Thank you so much for your beautiful home. You had everything we needed to call it our home for week. It was everything we had expected and more. Great location, near shopping, restaurants, Fort Myers beach and more! The pool was perfect and the canal was filled with fish and crab. We can't wait to return.
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Recommended for: Romantic
Response from the , John and Carole Meyer - 05/08/2013
Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. Thank you for all the compliments on our home and we are so happy that it was everything you expected....and more. Glad you (and so many of our guests) enjoyed the location, which is in a safe and private neighborhood, surrounded by canals, yet so close to downtown Cape Coral with all its shopping and restaurants. Sorry you didn't catch any fish, but like you said the canal is loaded with them. We look forward to your return in the near future.
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"Home away from Home"
We enjoyed our stay at Villa Nemo. John and Carol Meyer were easy to reach and accommodating during the booking process and during our stay. We felt welcome the moment we unlocked the door to their home.
The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. It was a pleasure to take morning walks in the neighborhood or just sit outside and gaze at the canal. We even saw some manatees one evening.
The house was very clean, neat and decorated attractively. During the winter months it's a treat to see flowers and trees blooming in the yard and on the patio. We were able to eat lunch at the table on the lanai, swim in the solar heated pool and sit in the sun on the comfortable loungers. When the sun was too hot there was a comfortable seating area where we could relax in the shade.
We appreciated that the villa was pet-friendly and our small dog settled in comfortably. She also appreciated taking a break from the winter weather up north!
It was nice to have a garage to park our car. The owner also provided some "extras", including beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas to take along if you decide to visit one of the local beaches for a day of sun and sand.
The Cape Coral area is close to many wonderful attractions such as Sanibel and Captiva Islands. We enjoyed days in Naples, Marco Island and Sarasota for sightseeing. There are great restaurants to try out and the shopping is fantastic at the Miramar Outlet Mall. There are also brochures in the home and the owners send emails to keep you informed about local attractions, restaurants and events.
We hope to return this lovely home in the future.
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Recommended for: Disabilities, Romantic
Response from the , John and Carole Meyer - 03/16/2013
What a lovely review. Thank you so much for the kind words. I am glad that you noticed and enjoyed the tropical landscaping as well as the interior decorating. Carole and I worked hard to create just the look that you appreciated, and it is so nice to hear that we were successful at creating just the perfect look for comfort with a touch of tropical flair. We look forward to welcoming you back next winter....and the winter after that, and for many more winters to come.
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"The perfect place to relax and unwind!"
We were very pleased with the location of this Cape Coral rental. The home was spacious and well- equipped. The information binder and numerous flyers provided, gave us many suggestions about activities and restaurants in the area...and the owner was extremely helpful in this regard as well. Sitting around the pool, with palm trees, and other tropical plants was our favorite place. Yes, as some have pointed out in previous reviews, the pool is small, but we weren't planning on doing laps anyway.We came for the sunshine, and we got it. However, if the sunshine was missing, we were close to shopping centres, restaurants, and grocery stores. This property is also close to beaches. The neighbourhood was secluded, quiet and friendly. The narrow streets were great for walking the dog and pushing my granddaughter in the stroller. We were able to rent a playpen and baby chair through the property manager, which was a bonus. We liked being on the canal, watching the fish jump and the birds dive. The floor plan of the home makes it family-friendly, as does the security system. Overall this was an a+ experience.
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"Lesson learned: one week is not enough in this beatiful house on"
This house has everything you need for a great vacation: spacious bedrooms, comfortable beds, tasteful decor, fully-equipped kitchen, beach chairs, umbrellas and towels, couple of bikes, even fishing poles - you name it. John, the owner is very nice and accomodating. Safe area, great location - 5 min. drive to the local beach and 25 min to Fort Myers airport. You'll find area attractions, restaurants and other information/brochurs in the house. We will be back next year.
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Recommended for: Romantic
Response from the , John and Carole Meyer - 04/23/2012
Thank you Lana. We'll be looking forward to seeing you all again next year.
Kim W.
"Awesome Home away from Home"
This had to be one of the nicest vacations we have ever taken! The house was absolutely gorgeous and very homey. It was much bigger than expected. There are sliding glass doors in several of the rooms, including the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a high bed, comfortable mattress, and huge bathroom with one of the biggest showers I have ever seen!. The home is situated on a canal and the kids had a blast catching jellyfish in the net. The pool was great to be able to cool off after a long day of tanning.
It was just like it was described and more. My family loved it, and we would definitely recommend it to our friends!
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Recommended for: Luxury, Romantic
Response from the , John and Carole Meyer - 04/22/2012
Thank you for the kind words Kim, and I am glad that your family had a wonderful vacation and that our villa exceeding your expectations. I'm glad you felt like this was your home away from home, because that is exactly what we are trying to create for our guests.
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"Great place to stay for the winter!"
This home has been very well maintained and was neat and clean upon our arrival. It has all the comforts of home and much more. Great location and close to some very nice restaurants and other sightseeing adventures.
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Recommended for: Romantic
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"Little piece of paradise"
This vacation villa right on the canal is the perfect place to relax and immerse yourself in the warmth and beauty of the Florida sunshine- whether you are on the go or just want to kick back you will have everything you need at your fingertips to make you feel at home. I remember swimming in the pool in the morning looking at the sun just beginning to peak, and also in the evening looking at the glorious sunset. The bedrooms are lovely and have big comfortable beds with lots of pillows. Also for going out in the evenings, you will be close to many great restaurants, malls, movies. The kitchen is big and open with lots of room -- beautiful decor in the entire home. We rented a boat and it was so convenient to have the boat lift. My husband even fished off the dock there too. It was such a wonderful experience, so calming and peaceful and just breathtaking to ride through the canal. We loved this home and after two weeks, and felt like we belonged there! Thank you to John and Carole for providing everything to make this house a home right in the middle of Sunshine Paradise!
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Response from the , John and Carole Meyer - 11/27/2011
Thank you so much for those kind words. That is exactly the kind of experience we are trying hard to create for our guests. The only thing I can add is your own words in an e-mail that you sent to me shortly after renting your boat. Many renters want to know how long it takes to get to the river from our home, so I would like to quote you from your e-mail: "Everything is going well, minus the weather today, cold & windy. Got the boat, 20 minutes to the river, ran out of fuel @ the n/e corner of Pine Island, Seatow arrived within 10 minutes."
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"Relaxing holiday"
The house is very nice and has a great price/benefit ratio. The communication with the owners was always speedy and very friendly and their feedback and recommendations of things to do in the area were very helpful . The pool and the lanai are very relaxing and the umbrella and chairs are very useful for a trip to the beach.
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"Wonderful vacation!"
My family and I spent a month at the villa. Only one word describe our stay: perfect. The house is beautifully furnished, the kitchen well equiped and outside, you will be able to enjoy the Florida sunshine with all the amenities. A pool, a table, a lot of chairs, a living room for the morning coffee and a deck for the fisherman. If you decide to go to the beach, you will find everything you need. Don't miss the Sanibel Island, you will be able to collect the most beautiful seashells. The owner is one of a kind. He is very honest and helpful. He made sure that our stay was perfect. I strongly recommand this villa if you want to spend a marvelous time with the people you love.
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Cold in Iowa
"great !!"
We stayed in Cape Coral in this house in January of 2011 and had a great experience. We have already signed up for Januaray of 2012.
This vacation rental is very spacious and clean. It has all the features we were looking for and more, including: the pool, the covered lanai (which is fabulous) and the site backs to a canal and has a boat ramp for those into that type of thing. One thing that impressed us is that this rental lacks for nothing. It is a home into which you are invited. The owner and their property manager in Cape Coral are both great to work with.
This improvement is close to beaches, good restaurants, and all things we were looking
for the get out of cold Iowa.
I could go on, but suffice it to say, I would not be going back if I was not totally satisfied with our past experience.
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I go to this recipe again and again. Yes, I use a removable bottom tart pan (in response to a query from another reviewer), and I've resorted to frozen raspberries when necessary (always keep some in the freezer) which works fine. Mixing blueberries and raspberries is gorgeous and delicious.
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I used a normal pie pan, and only cooked it for around 20 minutes the second time in (after the 15.) I was a little worried because the tart did not change in appearance when it was in the oven - it almost got burned because it still had 20 mins left and I didn't notice the raspberries getting darker. Really good though!
I used whole wheat flour and coconut sugar, and it was delicious! Made it in a regular pie plate (no tart pan in the house), and it was fine. Next time, I will mix all the reserved almond/sugar mixture in with the berries and just put the crumbles on top. Excellent recipe!
I had to write a review because I made this again last night and as always, it was fabulous. My family raved about it. Bursting with raspberry flavor! Easy to make, using only the food processor. As yummy as any berry pie!
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Il Benefield House è ideale per un weekend o romantico interludio, nonché un luogo perfetto per ospitare un matrimonio intimo o un evento speciale. Le nostre tre camere sono lussuosamente arredate e visitatori possono anche godere del comfort dei nostri due saloni, e spaziose, giardini ben curati.
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Comfortable accommodations - had 2 bedside chocolate mint patties - delicious full breakfast - quiet environment - so definitely "romantic" - lovely home. Bed was so soft - I fell asleep without thinking about it -
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My husband and I chose to stay here for candlelight weekend. We have done candlelight now for about 18 years or so and usually try to stay somewhere different every year. I will say this is one of the nicest b&b we have stayed in. The room was very clean, breakfasts were great, and I enjoyed the homemade peanut butter cookies that were provided as a snack. Reminded me of the ones my mother used to make. He hosts were very helpful and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
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My wife wanted to subtly celebrate her birthday and decompress from the summer's activities with a return to the elegance of the Benefield House Bed & Breakfast. The facility and our Bluebird Room were immaculate and the bed was ohh sooo comfortable! We looked forward to the breakfast each morning to see what Donna had so caringly planned, perfectly cooked, and elegantly served. What a delightful way to wind up the summer and start the fall! Thank you Donna and Frank for the cherished experience that we can fondly look back on and look forward to visiting your Bed and Breakfast again!
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My wife wanted to subtly celebrate her birthday and decompress from the summer's activities with a return to the elegance of the Benefield House Bed & Breakfast. The facility and our Bluebird Room were immaculate and the bed was ohh sooo comfortable! We looked forward to the breakfast each morning to see what Donna had so caringly planned, perfectly cooked, and elegantly served. What a delightful way to wind up the summer and start the fall! Thank you Donna and Frank for the cherished experience that we can fondly look back on and look forward to visiting your Bed and Breakfast again!
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One of the best B&B's we've experienced! My wife and I spent two nights in the Cardinal Suite. The room is amazing! We were drawn to them specifically for the king sized beds in every room and a bath tub in every bathroom (2 non-negotiables for my wife). The house is amazingly quiet for such an old house with wooden floors. The breakfast was amazing each morning. Donna really puts out a great spread. From coffee in every room to snacks in the common area, the Lang's have thought about everything. And the bonus: no TV to ruin your getaway!
5 su maggio 14, 2015
My wife and I were married in the Benefield House. We had a very intimate and elegant ceremony. Donna is so friendly and made sure everything was perfect. We stayed in the Cardinal Bedchamber... it was very roomy, with a comfortable bed and lots of privacy. Donna serves incredible breakfasts. We would not hesitate to stay there again.
5 su marzo 28, 2015
My wife and I spent 2 nights here celebrating our anniversary. EVERYTHING about our stay was excellent. I chose the Hummingbird Room for our stay due to my wife's love for those little wonders. The room is tastefully decorated with purple walls (my wife's favorite color too). Plenty of "hummer" motif items throughout the room but it was not overdone. The highlight of the room, without a doubt, was the bed. The king size bed was probably the most comfortable bed we've ever slept on away from home. Firm but with a pillow-top mattress and padding you couldn't help but melt into it. The home itself is Victorian style with plenty of period décor throughout. Elegant would be an understatement for this home. Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day and I was not disappointed either day. Portions were generous and we left hardly a scrap on our plates! My wife commented that it was the best B&B food she's ever had. Who am I to argue with that? Last, and certainly not least, is the innkeeper/hostess Donna. In a word, she's a gem! Full of personality and extremely cordial, she was not imposing in any way. I've stayed in many hotels and several B&Bs in my lifetime and you can certainly get a very nice room. and usually decent food, from both. The key difference is that most hotel staff don't get to know you or don't have that personal connection. Some B&B owners are also like that. Not Donna! If we ever return to Jefferson we will undoubtedly stay here - unless Donna is no longer there - then we'd have to think about it!
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My husband and I always go to Jefferson for our anniversary. For several years we stayed at a different B&B every year. Our plan had always been to stay in every B&B, but after we stayed with Donna at the Benefield House, we changed our plans and just go to the Benefield House every year. The room, the atmosphere, the food, is all exceptional! Donna is the BEST! If you are looking for a B&B in Jefferson the Benefield House is the place to go!
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This was our first ever experience at a B & B and it was well worth it. Thanks to our daughter Cindy for the first night as a Christmas gift so we decided to stay another on our own. Enjoyed the carriage ride although the weather was a little cold. Donna is an exceptional host. The food was great and we are looking forward to staying again. Thanks again Donna and Frank.
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My first stay at Benefield House will definitely NOT be my last! Having stayed in approximately a dozen different B&B's over the years (and not just in Jefferson!), I can honestly say Benefield House exceeds them all, all things considered! From the cleanliness to the coziness, the beautiful décor with its authentic Victorian colors and furnishings, to the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in to the genuine hospitality of the gracious hostess, the delicious breakfast, the extra amenities including "spa-music" CD's on the bedside table and munchies available around the clock, to (saving the best for last!) ---- NO TV? (Ta-dah!) I've stayed in bigger B&B's, but NONE better than Benefield House. Excellent value! Thank you, Donna!
The Cardinal Bedchamber is furnished with a grand King Size traditional style wood panel bed, an antique 1880′s armoire that is original to the Benefield House, and a period style vanity and bench for your private dressing area. There is a spacious sitting area with a 1920′s antique couch and two matching rockers as well as beautiful drapery and matching bedding and electric Fireplace. Your Private bathroom has a shower and single-person Whirlpool tub, ample cabinet space a hair dryer, custom made Bath soap and body lotion. Your room also has for you, extra pillows, throws, relaxation Cd's, CD
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The Bluebird Bedchamber at our Historic Jefferson, Texas B&B has a King Size Chateau style sleigh bed with custom made matching comforter and valances. Furnishings include an English armoire for your use, antique chandelier, antique silk draperies, and a chaise lounge for relaxing and curling up with a good book and relaxing music. Your private sitting area has three stained glass windows and the tower ceiling is beautifully custom hand painted with a bluebird mural. Your Private bathroom has a tiled shower and bathtub, drawer space, hair dryer, custom made Bath soap and body lotion. and cozy
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