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Good news! The audio and video from the Strange Fire conference is coming soon here (with more on the way). You can help Grace to You share this powerful teaching with as many people as possible by directing them to gty.org. And whether you saw it as a conference attendee or you're planning to catch up online, we know you'll be encouraged, exhorted, and enriched by these resources.
If you attended the conference or watched the live stream, the obvious question is, "What now?" How do we take what we learned over three intense days and live it out in our daily lives?
The first step is to be humble. No one has ever been forced into God's kingdom. Rather than hammering friends and family with theological arguments, we need to keep in mind the focus of the conference—the sufficiency of Scripture and the true work of the Holy Spirit. Lovingly proclaim those truths.
We also need to commit ourselves to the local church. Whether or not your congregation is charismatic or has coninuationist leanings or not, you'll never be able to make a difference from the fringes. Find a way to use your giftedness for the service of your church. Get involved, serve, and support the godly men the Lord put in place to shepherd and lead you.
On the other side of the debate, there are undoubtedly charismatics and continuationists who were unswayed—and possibly even angered—by Strange Fire. If you are one of those people, we would still plead with you to consider and apply three important points raised during the conference that will benefit you and your church.
First, please don't judge the conference based on sound bites. The temptation is to pull out the punchiest, spiciest few seconds of teaching, regardless of context. That's neither a productive way nor an honest way to deal with the content of the conference. This isn't a trivial debate—it's an important discussion about the sufficiency of Scripture and the way God's Spirit works in His people.
Second, please carefully evaluate your view of Scripture. Is the Bible the ultimate arbiter in interpreting the experiential aspect of your Christian life? How tolerant are you of extrabiblical revelation, and are you careful to submit it to the Word of God? The same goes for your church—your congregation probably affirms the Bible's inerrancy, authority, and sufficiency, but does its practice line up with that affirmation?
Third, please consider how you can benefit the charismatic movement from the inside. No one can honestly deny there are rank heretics and charlatans roaming the charismatic landscape. Ask yourself if you or your church has a doctrinal dividing line that, when crossed, demands denunciation and separation. And if that line exists, where and how is it drawn? If you are in a charismatic church that faithfully preaches the gospel but simply ignores false teachers who are charismatic, your silence legitimizes their ministries and expands their influence. For months, John MacArthur has been encouraging faithful charismatics to be the loudest voices of critique regarding charismatic excesses and abuses. We echo that encouragement and want to support your stand for the truth.
There is one other group we'd like to address in the wake of Strange Fire—the folks on either side of the debate who are simply sad, tired, and wish the whole matter would just go away. That group is made up of cessationists, continuationists, and charismatics who had set aside their differences in the name of unity and love, and now feel as though a bomb has gone off in the midst of their beloved middle ground.
If you're one of those people, please understand that the decision to hold the Strange Fire conference was not made capriciously. Strange Fire was a response to a tidal wave of dangerous, damning lies that are leading hundreds of millions of people to hell. Unity through silence has not held back that tidal wave—it's sweeping across the global church. Truth does matter, and it's worth fighting for.
We look forward to seeing and hearing about the fruit the Lord brings forth from the proclamation of His Word.
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My heartfelt thanks to all GTY staff, Dr John MacArthur, Dr Steve Lawson, Conrad Mbewe and all the other speakers who led us during this extraordinary conference. I was so blessed and privileged to attend this historical event and receive the deep truths which were made clear to us, my faith was enriched and my love for the Word lifted even higher. May the Lord use all that has been imparted mightily for His kingdom, as His Word never returns void.
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I saw the Strange Fire conference on live stream. I set aside the week for it and was not disappointed. What a blessing to have the technology to be able to participate in this great work of teaching when I am unable to be there personally. So sorry I was not able to see the other breakout speakers since they weren't streamed. I was wondering if they will be included on your website? Bless you all for a wonderful, informative opportunity. Listening to John Mac Arthur on You Tube on the recommendation of my daughter turned on a light for me and finally led me to what true Christianity is. Finally, I have the truth after so many years of searching.
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Hello Aurora:
Good to see you made it home safely to Europe after the conference. Our family enjoyed the time with you, and we hope to see you out our way again.
Our prayers are with you as you fight to stay strong in the Word of God, alone.
Yours in Christ,
My thanks to John MacArthur and gty.for this great conference , I attended with my wife, we both had a great experience ,and overwhelm by the hospitality of the staff, of gty..great people..even though I was not able to shake hands with pastor John MacArthur ,my son was disappointed because I dint take a picture with him...but told him there were a lot a people,,,,maybe next time..any way my thanks to Gty,for this great conference ,,we love you all.. God bless
Praise the Lord for the Strange Fire Conference! Every believer needs to get a good grasp about the heart of this conference. Thank God and thank you for your brave ministry. We hope for more kinds of this. God bless us!
The true church has a few defining characteristics. 1) The word of God must be faithfully preached. 2) The sacraments must be faithfully administered. 3) Discipline must be faithfully executed. If your church is lacking one or more of these characteristics, then your church is not actually a church. The best course of action is to flee, even if there is not another church to join. No sheep should have to wander alone, but that is better than staying in the house of the enemy. On the other hand, if your church contains these three characteristics, you must stay and pray that God will grant maturity and wisdom to your leaders.
Hello, Andrew,
After just reading your post, my wife and I can sympathize with your situation. My suggestion would be an in-depth study of Jeremiah, and also a great book that's helped us in understanding the Doctrines of Grace, and how God is sovereign over everything, including our time and place on this earth, is by Dr. Steven Lawson titled Foundations of Grace. We pray for your situation and hope this can be helpful. Continue to be salt and light.
God bless.
I would love to see more dialogue and textual discussion between your speakers and theologians like Piper, Grudem, Carson, and Storms. Maybe at a Gospel Coalition Conference or something?
While I whole-heartedly agree with you about the errors of the Faith and Prosperity movement, I would like to see you engage others with your arguments concerning the discontinuation of the gifts in general.
Proverbs 18:17 (ESV)
"The one who states his case first seems right,
until the other comes and examines him."
Thank you for the conference and caring enough to tell the truth. I have been seeing so much bitterness toward John MacArthur on the web and I really don't understand it. I've always loved hearing God's word taught with authority and conviction. I have a great desire to be obedient to Christ and to know absolute truth. I crave it and I know John MacArthur's teachings have helped bring me to that place. Thanks again, to all the speakers, for the Strange Fire conference.
I understand the danger of sound bites. So, Mr. MacArthur, I will instead ask you plainly and directly . I am a charismatic believer. I believe that the gifts of the Spirit are for today, and that Jesus still heals today. I engage in worship that is distinctly charismatic in style. I have had real-time experiential encounters with Christ, and I believe that God speaks to me, not all the time, but regularly. I believe that the Holy Spirit lives and works in me, and that His primary goal and process is to mature me into a man who thinks, feels and acts like Jesus. Are you, John MacArthur, saying that, given my beliefs, I am (a) not really a follower of Christ, (b) not really saved, and/or (c) blaspheming the Holy Spirit?
A friend and I attended the Strange Fire conference last week. What a blessing it was. Each speaker gave eye opening talks on the true work of the Holy Spirit in the Church. It is my prayer that many in the charismatic movement will come to a true knowledge of the work of the Holy Spirit. My heartfelt thanks to Dr. MacArthur, the speakers, the staff, and the many volunteers that made the conference such a great experience.
Enjoyed the conference, opened up a much needed discussion on this issue. My own journey began in a charismatic church. I would consider myself currently to be charismatic/reformed. If we embrace the bibles teaching we all have to believe in cessationism to a certain degree. I'm not comfortable going as far as some of the speakers went in their stand on cessationism, but every practice and claim that God has spoken must be tested by scripture. Thank you for a much needed discussion. Would like to play this conference at our church, though I would consider myself a very moderate cessationist and remain open to the Spirits gifts, thank you for your faithfulness!
Dear Steve Carlton (#12):
Please listen to John's opening message of the conference. He answers your specific question around minute 26, but you should really listen to the whole message for the sake of clarity and understanding.
In fact, I'd encourage you to listen to all the messages of the conference before making judgments. Even better, get a copy of the book; it's very well documented, irenic in its tone, and clear in its argumentation.
I've been watching the online misrepresentation of the conference--people have been reacting emotionally without actually listening to what the speakers said. What's worse is when some charismatic leaders are encouraging an uninformed reaction among their constituencies. That's really unhelpful, but it does illustrate some of our concerns.
Thanks for your question, Steve. I hope you find the content helpful.
Travis Allen
I have mixed feelings about how all of this has played out and think the article writer is exactly right about "a bomb going off in the midst of the beloved middle ground".
With the benefit of hindsight I wonder how we can do things differently moving forward so that a better and less contentious dialogue can "continue" on following all of this.
Thank you, Travis, for your thoughts. I did listen to Mr. MacArthur's message in full. Having done so, I would still prefer succinct and direct answers to my three questions from Mr. MacArthur himself.
Actually, having listened to the tape, I now have two more questions. Is Mr. MacArthur saying that, because I believe as I have stated above and worship as I do, I am (a) attributing the works of Satan to the Holy Spirit and (b) committing a crime of the most serious nature against God?
Dear Steve (#17):
Having listened to John's message, you should be able to answer those questions for yourself. And to insist John MacArthur personally respond to questions you've posted on a blog, well, that's a tad unreasonable. Two reasons...
Firstly, and most fundamentally, based on what you posted, there's no way of evaluating whether or not you are (a) really a follower of Christ, (b) really saved, and/or (c) blaspheming the Holy Spirit. You'll have to evaluate (a) and (b) in light of the gospel, and (c) in light of the Bible's teaching about the gifts.
Secondly, and most practically, John MacArthur is way too busy to comment on blogs and respond to your appeal to him for answers. So, you'll have to make do with an underling. Me. ;-)
Steve, you may indeed be guilty of attributing works of the flesh to the Holy Spirit. You may even be guilty of attributing the works of Satan to the Holy Spirit, but let's not go there just yet, unless you are of the Bethel Church, NAR, or TBN variety of charismatic.
But perhaps you are committing some form of the "strange fire" sin (i.e., false worship) against God. That's no trifling matter, which is why, in love, we're appealing to you to listen to ALL the messages from the conference and read the book.
We can't know you as an anonymous commenter on our blog, but even if we did, our judgment of your life and ministry is insignificant in light of the scrutiny we will all face before Christ (1 Cor. 4:1-5). All we're trying to do is be faithful to God and loving to people by telling the truth.
For more information to evaluate your own understanding of the gifts in light of Scripture, please listen to Tom Pennington's case for cessationism and Nathan Busenitz's seminars on the gifts of the Spirit.
Thank you so much for the Strange Fire conference, I have been listening to Pastor MacArthur now for just over a year and I have learnt more in that year than in the last 30years. I completely agree and believe there is massive deception within the churches today and it is the biggest danger,I have lots of questions but a little one is ....is it wrong to lift up hands when worshipping? Is this charismatic ? I do not want to open a doorway to the enemy. Thank you again and I am praying for all at gty.org . God bless love Betty
I'm so glad I was able to attend this once in a lifetime opportunity. As a former member of a charismatic church, I owe a debt of gratitude to John MacArthur for straightening out my theology. This came about over time through listening to GTY, devouring John's free resources online, and a thorough reading of Charismatic Chaos. This process culminated about six years ago and I've never looked back. I now hold to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, it speaks clearly. Thank you John MacArthur.
My husband and I had the privilege of attending Strange Fire, and it was incredible. All of the presenters did an amazing job. Our heartfelt thanks to GTY and all the kind volunteers that made the event possible.
We are thankful for so many faithful men (and Joni!) willing to speak out on the truth contained in God's Word clearly and compassionately.
One thing I've been thinking about since the conference... and this was never specifically stated in the conference... is this: One view is that the God's Word should be defined/interpreted by man's personal experiences. The other is that man's personal experiences should be defined/interpreted by God's Word. Only the latter can be Biblical.
God willing, if there is ever another Truth Matters conference, we will be there! The hospitality is exceptional, and the speakers are faithful men of God, rightly dividing the Word of God. It just doesn't get any better than that!
May God bless and guide all the wonderful folks at GTY and Grace Community Church. We are blessed by your faithfulness, and thankful for your ministry.
Thank you to all teachers at the conference, I learnt so much about the
doctrine of certain false teachers. I agree in love that we are not to remain silent with our friends whom are involved in this deception.
My heart is sore for all the unbiblical critique on the internet even
by pastors I have had great respect for in the past. Its our duty as christians to share the truth written in gods word .
God bless all at GTY
Dearest beloved Pastor MacArthur,
We had the great privilege of attending the conference, including another great tour of GTY on the Tuesday before and then Sunday morning early service after the conference. What a blessed six days!
We appreciate the incredible effort made on our behalf by all the great volunteers (700 of them!), the GCC pastoral staff, the GTY staff and the TMS students...if we missed anyone, we thank you, too!
We wanted for nothing the entire time and the love and fellowship we received was simply remarkable. We met wonderful truth-seeking Christians from all over the country and the world, enjoying sweet fellowship. Over and over, we heard stories of humble gratitude for the radio teaching of GTY, some even saying it was their only lifeline in the absence of a church with sound doctrine.
Great thanks to Phil, Steve, Nate, Tom, Justin, R.C., Joni, Conrad and Todd. To you, John, thanks beyond measure, not just for this conference, but for the many years of faithful preaching, teaching, prayer, sacrifice and obedience to God, which has greatly benefitted so many. We are humbled to be counted among them.
Resources abounded at the conference, and we took full advantage that we might be equipped to respond with wisdom, intelligence and love to those who will, and have already, responded (sometimes with a vengeance) to the the difficult subject matter discussed at the conference.
Our sincere prayer is that those caught up in the deplorable, heretical Charismatic Movement, will have the courage to really listen to what was said, to take it to the Lord in prayer, and be released from the bonds that have tied them to this movement. We pray also that the leadership of the movement, will take seriously the warnings voiced at the conference, that they might mitigate what is certain to be a harsh judgement from the Lord for abusing their responsibility to their flocks, and worse, leading them with lies down a slippery slope to hell. Thank God in heaven for this warning; we implore you to heed it without delay.
It is unnecessary to go into details about what was presented at the conference, as everything from the conference is, or will be, available right here. We urge everyone to access each link to the conference speakers. You will be blessed.
Once again, John and everyone involved, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, and we pray that the Lord will continue to bless and expand your ministry for many years to come!
Hello. First of all I thank you, John, guests preachers, and GTY Staff for this outstanding exposition of the Truth and for exposing the outrageous mistakes of charismatics. I watched Strange Fire on the Live Stream links since I'm overseas. Here in Colombia, there's a big concern about this debate since over 80% of "christianity" is either catholic or charismatic, and very few congregations are faithful to the correct interpretation of the Scripture.
We started to be difference in my local church this year about all this Truth, so I was wondering... When can we have access to these sermons in spanish? We will really appreciate any resourses in spanish, since most of our members does not speak english. With all the resourses you may provide, we can use it in my local church for spreading this conference's concerns.
Once again, thank you. May God bless you. And may the Grace, Mercy and Peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be among us.
Jose Vargas.
In 1978 I got involved with a charismatic church. They're teaching was so different than what I had been taught at my Bible church. They told me to stay away from Denton Bible Church or Dallas Theological Seminary as Satan would use it to keep me from what God has for me. I felt like I was getting further and further from God as I knew Him in the Bible. After 3 months I made a decision to leave that church and go back to Denton Bible Church. It was so refreshing to hear God's word expounded! And my Christian bookstore supplied me with many books on the errors of the charismatic movement. It was so liberating to know the truth instead of the enslavement I had to put up with in the charismatic church. I devoured about 20 books. Satan was trying to keep me from what God has for me? One of the books I bought in 1979 was John MacArthur's The Charismatics. A few months later there were excerpts printed in Moody Monthly Magazine. You should have seen all the names MacArthur was called! Someone said they didn't see those names and responses a the fruit of the Spirit. A friend told me that all these people did was attack MacArthur. Nobody tried to refute him scripturally. The only thing I can say after watching Strange Fire is, I wish you had a conference like this in 1979! I live in Bangkok, and because of time difference, I didn't get to watch all the sessions. But thank you for making them available, and I will look forward to getting the book as well. A conference like Strange Fire was long overdue.
This conference was not one bit less than what we had expected! John MacArthur and all his guest speakers were tremendous. We live streamed every minute of it and have the book on the way to our home. The question I just read is 'what should be next?" Well...this might be a far cry, but honestly, I believe that TBN and all the others like it, should be given some competition. If there is any way possible, I think there would be nothing better than for a network television program featuring John MacArthur and all his staff daily. After all, this is how this movement got such a foothold on people. Brainwashing at it's highest. I am not suggesting brainwashing, I am suggesting Truth! This has hit so many families, including mine...it is devastating. I pray you will take this into consideration. God bless you John MacArthur and all your staff for spreading the true gospel and please don't ever stop. My husband and I love and respect your gift.
I want to thank all of the People involved in the conference. I was saved in a independent Pentecostal church with Word of Faith influence and later involved in New Apostolic Reformation NAR teaching. I was Involved 9 years and was a youth pastor in it for 8 years. God in his mercy opened my eyes to the deception I had fallen into. I was a zealous as one could be but wrong in many areas. I came out 3 years ago and am now in a church that clearly and faithfully proclaims the Gospel week after week. I confronted my pastor of the false Word of faith teachers and prophets that he endorsed and pleaded that shepherds are to protect the sheep from wolves not lead them to them. He thought I lost my mind and all the leaders would not listen and I pleaded that the hyper charismatic movement is leading many to a false gospel, a false jesus, and a false spirit. When I first realized this I could not sleep and wept over all the lost people within the movement. I ask for forgiveness to the body of Christ for my false teaching and belief system and any harm that I did to the Church. I grieve over my idolatry, and any I led the wrong way. I plead with my charismatic friends to flee from these heretical movements. Repent from these false movements and turn to Jesus and his shed blood on the cross and trust in Him for the forgiveness of your sins. He will pardon you and forgive you of your idolatry and false belief in God. I always wondered why won't charismatics speak against these damnable heretical teachings in the movement? God raises up men outside the movement to critique it, but you can't even handle your own denominations? Stand up speak out, separate from them and make a distinction. Its the job of the pastor to shapely rebuke those who contradict sound doctrine. I know the damage this movement causes and I wish someone would have loved me enough to warn me. There are other brothers who are coming out that I know, and many more. Pastors and leaders reach out to these people with the Gospel. It is the Gospel that opened my eyes and broke me and saved me. Its going to take Gospel preaching to reach those who are in it. Thank you for your boldness to proclaim the truth. you are not dividing the church you are warning the church and uniting in the truth of God's Word.
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Amazon Innovates--Again
In August 2011, Amazon.com CTO Werner Vogels caused a bit of a stir among systems architects by explaining how he runs his personal website, All Things Distributed, without a server.
Technically, of course, Vogels' site is on a server--or more precisely, many, many different servers all at once. But from his perspective, there's nothing traditionally Web server-like going on. Vogels simply uploads the static content of his website (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images) to Amazon's Simple Storage Service, and the S3 file storage service serves the files out for him.
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Compression improves healing of venous leg ulcers compared with no compression, with differences between different compression systems
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Correspondence to: Dr Carolina D Weller
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Commentary on: O'Meara S, Cullum N, Nelson EA, et al. Compression for venous leg ulcers. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012;11:CD000265.
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Multicomponent compression systems are more effective than single-component systems.
Multicomponent systems containing elastic bandage are more effective than inelastic material.
High compression stocking system healing needs further research.
Compression is used to treat venous leg ulcers (VLU) that are secondary to venous insufficiency; it assists by reducing venous hypertension, enhancing venous return and reducing peripheral oedema. Healing potential is decreased if compression is not applied. Many randomised controlled trials (RCTs) included in the present study have reported on healing outcomes of different types of compression systems. A large number of compression options are now available, and the choice is further …


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• Luxury can be intangible. It can be a day with nothing to do. It does not require a big budget. If anything, money can be destructive to luxury. I've worked for people with 15 Kelly bags in their closets. At some point that becomes a burden. Luxury is a sensibility, one that requires discernment.
• The most luxurious project I ever worked on was Maureen and Marshall Cogan's apartment, which we did in 1993. It was a synthesis of architecture, decorating, and art. That was luxury: a Picasso drawing on a beautifully proportioned wall with a Jean-Michel Frank–inspired sofa.
• In some of the fanciest houses I've done, I've used Noguchi paper lanterns. They look fantastic and cost a couple hundred dollars.
• The design industry is seeing an enormous shift, mainly because of technology. In the course of an afternoon, you can go online and look up 101 things. But just because the information is available doesn't mean you shouldn't kick the tires. There is no substitute for tactile, direct experience.
• A lot of our younger clients have grown up around design. They've got the technological tools to participate in design more exhaustively than my generation. The market is very sophisticated.
• There is tension between two tendencies in design: the proverbial glass box and the more textured, crafted home. I'm in the latter camp. Jed and I loved working with craftspeople and seeing the hand of the maker.
• The elasticity of a house is critical. I have clients who want to entertain, but they also want a simpler, smaller home where they can be alone with their kids. It's like Alice in Wonderland: Can you shrink it down and can you blow it up? That's where you earn your stripes as an architect.
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In short: Very good PB courseIn full: Myself and several other runners found the course very long this year, which was disappointing for runners who were after a half marathon PB. All of the mile marks were way out too.Date of review: March 16, 2015
In short: Excellent race and well organisedIn full: Lovely race and the start/finish area is very good. Good value for money.Date of review: July 29, 2013
In full: A good race especially for 1st timers but very surprised that a race of that standing had every mile marker incorrectly placed and therefore not a true half to compare to other pbs, as course longer by at least 0.2miles! Not just my garmin that was measuring this but all around me!!Date of review: March 4, 2013
In short: Fantastic muddy and wet XC RaceIn full: Thoroughly enjoyed The Hardwick X-Stream. It was very muddy and very wet but I loved every minute of it. It helped that it was such a lovely morning. The marshal's were all very good at catching me, as I went flying over the ditches! The atmosphere between the runner's as I was going round, was also very uplifting. A nice memento at the end too. Well worth the entrance fee.Date of review: February 18, 2013
In short: Brilliant race as usual and made extra challenging this year by the weather.In full: Marlow was fantastic again and the flooding made it extra special! In all the years I've been running I've never run through so much freezing water, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The marshal's were very supportive in horrible conditions. Will be back again next year to run this very challenging race again:-)Date of review: November 6, 2012
In short: Very good race and an interesting courseIn full: It was a very good race and an interesting winding route in places. It was very well marshalled and they were all very supportive.There were a few teething problems with collecting number's and chips,the mile marker's were out in places and the overall distance was slightly short. I've never run a 5.51 mile before ;-) I'm sure these problems will be sorted out for next year's race and I will be definitely be back to run it. We got a medal, t-shirt and bottle of water, which was good.Date of review: October 21, 2012
In short: Brilliant, friendly, very good value for money raceIn full: A very good 5K race, that was well organised. I'd never had known it was the first time it had been put on.There were medals, a museli bar and a bottle of water for all finishers. It was excellent value for money. There was also a festival on which made it a great family day out. It was a very good day for Brackley Running Club as we won the men's and women's race. Will definitely be back next year. Well done to all involved.Date of review: September 4, 2012
In short: Excellent Local RaceIn full: Very friendly Local Race. It's really nice to see so many youngster's competing, although a bit off putting when they go racing by! The organisation is very good and it was well marshaled. The only request I have is can the Tee Shirts be in different sizes? The 'L' I received is enormous on me :-( Will definitely be back next year.Date of review: August 28, 2012
In short: Excellent raceIn full: Excellent friendly race, with a lovely finish on the field. It was very good value for money and the t-shirt is actually wearable for running. The marshal's were all very encouraging. Would definitely recommend :-)Date of review: July 29, 2012
In short: Brilliant race made more challenging by the recent wet weather!In full: Very challenging half marathon. It was a very enjoyable race and made more challenging by the weather. It was the muddiest and most flooded race I've ever run but it was good fun. The marshal's were all very friendly and encouraging. The medal, t-shirt and donut were very good too! Well done Adderbury Running Club for putting on such a great race :-)Date of review: July 14, 2012
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Davila and Awesome Win Gold in Ukraine
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Team USA's two Team Captains claimed gold at the Makar Mazai Memorial in Mariupol, Ukraine on Saturday. Light flyweight Leroy Davila (New Brunswick, N.J.) and super heavyweight Cam F. Awesome (Lenexa, Kansas) both defeated host nation boxers from Ukraine to take the third straight international gold medals.
Awesome won his third straight bout in Ukraine to win the gold medal, which he will add to his USA Boxing National Championships, National Golden Gloves, Cheo Aponte and Olympic Cup titles in 2013. The U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Men's Boxing champion in 2011, Awesome hopes to finish his run to the Olympic Games in 2016.
Davila, who opened 2013 with a silver medal in his international debut at the Independence Cup in the Dominican Republic, won his fourth international medal of the year on Saturday. While he doesn't possess the same international experience has Awesome, Davila has enjoyed great success in his bouts outside of the United States. He won gold in both of his recent tournaments in Puerto Rico as well as his victory in Saturday's action.
In addition to the gold medals from Davila and Awesome, flyweight Malik Jackson (Washington DC) and heavyweight Michael Hilton (Trenton, N.J.) took bronze medals in Ukraine as well. The four medals in Ukraine brings the United States total for the year to 64 with 31 gold, 13 silver and 20 bronze medals from USA Boxing's eight international events in 2013.
The elite men's team will return to international action at the Men's Continental Championships later this summer.
Coaches Kevin Benford (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Kenneth Sims, Sr. (Chicago, Ill.) led the U.S. team in Ukraine.


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running an app on a FreeBSD, Apache 2.2, ruby 1.8.4, rails 1.1.4
running either CGI or FastCGI is all fine.
I had to move this app to another server, Redhat 7.3, Apache 1.3, ruby 1.8.4, rails 1.1.4
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trying to locate where the problem is from, it seems like the code in vendor/plugins/.../user_controller.rb is not executed at all. all ignored.
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Banks Have 99 Problems But Liquidity Ain't One
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Big banks face a myriad of issues in the coming year, but liquidity isn't one of them.
The largest U.S. banks have come a long way over the past five years, strengthening their capital foundations and also improving their liquidity, both of which bode well for earnings growth.
Guggenheim Securities analyst Marty Mosby on Friday said in a report that in 2007, each of the large-cap banks covered by his firm "except PNC (PNC) and the trust banks, had a deficit Liquidity Coverage position," but that the big banks have now "improved their respective liquidity positions to the point of having an excess of almost a trillion dollars."
The large banks' increase in liquidity "is the most important element of their recovery over the last five years," Mosby said, adding that the "excess liquidity can begin to be deployed into incremental loan growth or into longer-term securities once long-term interest rates begin to improve. As a result, we estimate that the earnings per share accretion from the deployment of this excess liquidity could improve current earnings power by about 6% for the median Large Cap Bank."
Mosby said that among the large bank holding companies covered by Guggenheim, the ones with "over 10% potential accretion" to earnings from the deployment of excess liquidity include Bank of America (BAC) , Citigroup (C) , JPMorgan Chase (JPM) , Wells Fargo (WFC) , Bank of New York Mellon (BK) , Northern Trust (NTRS) , State Street (STT) and Zions Bancorporation (ZION) .
Government Shores Up Liquidity
Most of the coverage of the changing regulatory landscape for banks has focused on capital strength, since the bursting of the real estate bubble made it clear that many banks didn't have sufficient reserves and core capital to cover loan losses. The perceived weakness in capital strength fed fears of a liquidity crisis, and large thrifts that failed early in the credit crisis, including IndyMac Bank and Washington Mutual, experienced alarming deposit flight before being shut down by the Office of Thrift Supervision and placed into Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. receivership in 2008.
Following the closing of Washington Mutual -- the largest bank or thrift failure in U.S. history, with $307 billion in total assets when it when it failed in September 2008, after which the institution was sold by the FDIC to JPMorgan Chase (JPM) -- the federal government took very strong measures to preclude additional retail runs on bank deposits. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush in October 2008, and included the $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program, or TARP, as well as a temporary increase in the basic individual limit on FDIC deposit insurance coverage to $250,000 from $100,000. The deposit insurance limit increase was later made permanent.


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Wanna super-charge your ab workout? Try this kettlebell routine from fitness guru Paul Katami.
The ultimate ab workout has two crucial elements: muscle-strengthening moves, plus heart-pumping cardio to burn off the fat covering those muscles. The ultimate ab-sculpting tool? A kettlebell. �Kettlebell movements require momentum and power,� says certified trainer and DVD star Paul Katami. �You�re doing cardio and muscle conditioning at the same time.� And let�s be honest here: Swinging that bell around is just plain fun. But don�t take our word for it. Try this ab workout from Katami, based on his new Ultimate Kettlebell Workouts for Beginners DVD. Choose a weight that challenges you (10 pounds is a good starting weight for many people) and do the ab workout 3 to 4 times a week for some serious sculpting.
Halo Ribbon

Why it�s great: �This exercise moves from high to low, using both a circular motion and a side chop-style movement,� says Katami. �The halo portion engages your core and the ribbon chop contracts the core muscles to work against the force of your body�s rotation.�
How to do it: Stand with feet shoulder width apart; grab the kettlebell �by the horns� (upside down with the handle in both hands) and hold it in front of your chest. Circle the bell up to the right and around behind your head (A), then down to your right hip, bending your knees into a mini squat as the bell comes down (B). Rise back up and repeat on the opposite side. Continue for 30 seconds.

Why it�s great: �This exercise works on all planes of your body and is especially great for your obliques, or side ab muscles,� says Katami.
How to do it: Stand with feet hip-width; turn your right toe out and hold the kettlebell in your right hand. Lean back into your left hip and raise your left hand (A). Dip to your right, rotating to reach the bell toward the floor in front of your right foot while looking up at your left hand (B). Your left hip should stick out as you reach down, and your right knee can bend slightly. Continue for 30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
Horn Grip Trio

Why it�s great: �This trio of exercises really works your entire core with a series of natural and challenging progressions,� says Katami.
How to do it: Lie on your back with knees slightly bent, heels on the floor. Grab the kettlebell by the horns and bring it overhead to the floor with elbows slightly bent (A). Exhale and use your core ab muscles to drive your torso and upper body up and forward, bringing the bell overhead, forward, and to your knees (B). Slowly lower back down to previous position. Continue for 30 seconds. Next, repeat the same basic move, but tuck your knees up and in as you come up (C); continue to 30 seconds. Finally, repeat the first move, adding a rotation to the right when you reach upright position (D). On the next rep, rotate to the left; continue for 30 seconds.
Plank Knee Tucks

Why it�s great: �The plank portion engages your abs and back while the bell adds instability, causing your core to work even harder,� says Katami. �Layering in the knee tuck forces you to focus on balancing and contracting your entire core.�
How to do it: Come into plank position with legs straight, feet shoulder-width, toes tucked, and hands under your shoulders; your right hand should be gripping the kettlebell (A). Bend your left knee, bringing it in toward the bell (B); return to previous position. Keep your abs engaged and back long. Continue for 30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat. (Too hard? Do the move without the bell.)
Side Plank

Why it�s great: �Turning from a basic plank to a side plank recruits your core muscles in a unique way, making them all work together,� says Katami.
How to do it: Get into plank position with your right hand gripping the kettlebell (A). Turn your body to the right, coming onto the inside of your right foot and outside of your left foot (B); then bend your right elbow to bring the bell up to your belly button, keeping your right hip lifted (C). Lower the bell to the floor and return to previous position. Continue for 30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
Seated Twist

Why it�s great: �Simple and yet so effective! This twist is a terrific way to use a little momentum to really work on controlling the muscles in your midsection,� says Katami.
How to do it: Sit with knees bent and heels on the floor; hinge your torso slightly back. Grab the kettlebell and hold it either by the handle with both hands (harder) or with a hand cupping each side of the bell (easier). Using your ab muscles and keeping the bell close to your body, twist your torso and bring the bell to the outside of your right hip (A), then repeat on the other side (B). Continue for 30 seconds.
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I love Cursive for their versatility: They can be gloomy or angry, abrasive or contemplative, off-kilter or straightforward. But they're always smart, and Tim Kasher's lyrics tell the brutal truth, be it about suburban hypocrisy or the emotional strains of producing art — unless, of course, he's singing about mythical twin sisters conjoined at the head. Many moons ago, when I was a music major struggling to keep up with the rigorous demands of conservatory training, I always felt comforted by Kasher's agitated complaints that "art is hard." It is, but he makes creating great music look easy.
Cursive will stop Monday at Rumba Cafe, a venue that's a fraction of the size of the places where they normally play. I can't wait to hear songs from February release "I Am Gemini," a whacked-out concept album about estranged twin brothers, one good and one pure evil.
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"If you can't feed a team with two pizzas, it's too large. "
How to Buy a Business Jet
You've decided to buy a jet. Maybe it was your most recent airline trip from hell that convinced you. Perhaps a growing business commitment increased the need for easy access to locations where even Southwest doesn't go. Or maybe you just want the freedom and excitement of private flying and would like to be able to keep your golf clubs and favorite sweater on the airplane.
Actually, it's probably not just one reason, but a complex matrix of factors that add up to one conclusion: it makes personal and fiscal sense for you or your company to own a jet.
If that's the case, you could start your search for one by surfing the Web sites of business jet manufacturers, going straight to the "Contact Us" page and dialing a salesperson. But a better place to begin your research might be the golf course. No doubt, you've sought out the experiences of friends and colleagues when it comes to vacation spots, your next car or a new venue for office space. Choosing your jet is another decision that could benefit from learning the good and bad experiences of others.
Human Factors
In any case, it probably won't be long after you reveal your desire to buy that your jet-owning golf buddies will tell you about their "guy." (Yes, sometimes the "guy" is a gal.) Operating an aircraft in today's regulatory environment is no task for an amateur. Financing, management, scheduling, crew, insurance, maintenance and a host of other details also set the bar for jet operation far higher than anyone can realistically expect to attain without professional help.
Most aircraft owners, unless they are large businesses with a fleet of jets in their own hangar, outsource management services to specialists. Large firms such as Sentient Jet and Jet Aviation afford a wide range of service expertise in exchange for monthly fees. Their size offers financial leverage when it comes to insurance, maintenance, training and even fuel purchases. Some buyers prefer smaller management firms on the theory that they will provide more personal attention. But whether large or small, any good management company has one representative a speed-dial away who can answer your questions and address your concerns. He (or she) is the "guy."
It's best to try to acquire the phone numbers of at least a few of these representatives so you can choose the one who makes you feel most comfortable. Once you have someone you can trust to understand your needs, you've found a vital source of information. Maybe your management rep will be directly involved in the jet-search process, or maybe he will refer you to a broker or brokers. Either way, the management company will be responsible for keeping you happy in the long term, so it is in its interest to ensure that your search puts you in the right airplane.
Control your emotions
When selecting the right airplane for yourself, resist any urge to make a purely emotional decision. It might be OK to impulsively splurge on a new sport sedan,
or even buy into a risky business opportunity. But a private jet is unique, and not just because of the number of zeros on the check. It is partly a business asset, partly a transportation system-and partly the coolest vehicle you've ever shopped for. The key is to retain a balanced perspective on all those parts.
For some companies-if not individuals-a private jet is no more than an appliance of convenience. While a business jet cabin is certainly more appealing than any seat on an airliner, that element is secondary to the time saved in bypassing airline schedules and hub-and-spoke routing. As such, the purchase is made using industry-standard best practices of due diligence. Numbers are crunched, consultants are consulted and the deal is made.
In most cases, however, there is at least some personal involvement in the decision process. That can start with recommendations from the crowd around the country club bar, but watch out for bias in areas that might not apply to your needs. For example, a friend might sing the praises of his company's long-range Gulfstream 450. But if most of your flights are less than 2,000 miles with four to six passengers, that jet might be a poor choice for you. As elegant as the big Gulfstream is, you'd be leaving a lot of its capability on the table, while still paying for the inherent cost of that capability. For you, a smaller, not-quite-as capable jet that costs less to own and operate-but is just as aesthetically pleasing-may make more sense.
Think about size
Some jet owners want the world to know how successful they are. The bigger the jet, the better. For about the same money you'd spend for a much smaller business jet, you might be able to purchase a retired airliner and outfit it for VIP duty (but you will pay a price in fuel burn and limited airport access). And for some businesses, a large intercontinental jet that can serve as a mobile office and secure "hotel room" makes good fiscal sense. The success of the Boeing Business Jet program (corporate versions of the 737 and 757) attests to this.
But for many buyers, discretion is the better part of valor. The less remarkable the size of the jet, the easier it is for board members and stockholders to accept the business advantage it affords. There will always be conflict over the practical value of private aviation and its perceived excess. Truthfully, extremes at both ends of the spectrum are not hard to find. But keeping the size of the company airplane consistent with its mission is an important step toward retaining an accurate view of its worth-not just for those who fly on it, but for the shareholders who benefit from its real-world contribution to everyone's bottom line.
Ask any consultant to help you choose a jet and the first question is likely to be, "What's the mission?" There are several elements that go into defining exactly what trips you want to fly. While there is likely to be at least some unknown here, you can project a lot based on experience. If you've been chartering, you already have a smart view of what you'd like your airplane to do. Review the trips you've chartered and consider what additional flights you might have taken if you'd owned your own jet. You might have been limited by availability of charter aircraft. With your own airplane, you can go when you want on much shorter notice. Fractional ownership often (though not always) provides more consistently available service than charter, and fractional owners moving up to full ownership usually have an even more accurate measure of their needs.
Defining the mission is more complicated for those who have little or no experience in private aviation. Often, the buying decision comes as a result of new business, or profound growth in one area of an old business. Or maybe the buyer has recently retired to a second home in a new area of the country and wants to be able to travel easily between homes, or to visit grandchildren.
The best practice is to work closely with the management consultant on projecting the type of flying you will be doing. Give best estimates of the likely destinations, frequency of flights, number of passengers and the need for stops along the way to pick up family or business team members. As the television detectives tell witnesses, "You never know what tiny detail might be important."
Most management companies also hold charter certificates under Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The management company you choose is likely to ask whether you'd like to place your jet on its certificate to offset some of your expenses with charter revenue. The key word here is "some." Almost no one expects to make a profit chartering their airplane. [See "Can You Make Your Jet Pay for Itself?" in our April/May 2008 issue.-Ed.] How much you are able to offset depends on how much leeway you'll give the charter operation.
Some owners offer only limited charter availability for their precious jets. In some cases, only specified, trusted clients are authorized. Others cede so much control that they become like just another charter customer, subject to scheduling restrictions and limitations. If you don't book far enough ahead, you get squeezed out of your own jet.
When you're deciding whether to offer your aircraft for charter, keep in mind the cost of additional maintenance required for operating under Part 135-a stricter schedule for inspections and shorter intervals for other required work-not to mention the extra wear and tear on tires, brakes and engines.
Considering Preowned Aircraft
Some of the advantages that go with purchasing a used car also apply to buying a preowned jet. (Aircraft brokers shun the word "used" as vociferously as BMW dealers do.) On the other hand, there are certainly benefits to buying new, with a full warranty and all that support and attention from the manufacturer at no additional cost.
Depending on the market, you're likely to be able to afford much more airplane from the preowned inventory- but not always. When manufacturers' backlogs stretch out several years, as is the case now, a late-model low-time jet that is available today can command as much as-or more than-the new jet that won't be delivered until 2012. Because the preowned market is more active than the one for new jets, it has always been one of the best barometers of the health of the business aviation industry. There are those who keep close tabs on what airplanes are for sale and at what asking price. It is considered normal when 10 percent of the existing fleet for a model is available. When availability is appreciably more or less than 10 percent, it's a good sign that the market for the model is particularly weak or strong.
Beware of dipping deeply into the older-jet pool for a bargain. The longer-in-the-tooth a jet is, the more costly it will be to maintain as parts and systems reach their life limits and need to be replaced. Also, an airplane that has passed through several hands is more likely to have encountered an owner who wasn't conscientious about maintenance. Finally, because the acquisition cost is low, it's psychologically tougher to spend the big numbers for maintenance. It has been said that if you couldn't write a check, at any time, for 20 percent of the airplane's value without straining the budget, you can't afford to buy it in the first place. One observer noted about older models' bargain prices, "You usually wind up buying them over and over again as time goes by."
As with the purchase of any large-ticket corporate asset, negotiations for a private jet can involve a wide range of parameters. On a deal for a new jet, for example, there might be room for movement on the cost of the interior completion package, warranty coverage, training costs for pilots and maintenance staff and parts discounts. On a preowned jet, features to consider include total time and cycles (takeoffs and landings) on the airframe and engines; whether or not its engines are on a maintenance service plan (commonly called "power by the hour," though this is the registered name of Rolls-Royce's engine warranty program); the condition of its paint and interior; updated avionics; and the condition of systems.
Overriding all these factors is the old chestnut: supply and demand. When backlogs are deep and preowned inventories are low, it's a seller's market. If they are able to wait, new-jet buyers can sometimes play one manufacturer against the other, using extended lead times as bargaining leverage. In the case of preowned airplanes, it comes down to a matter of measuring all the elements of each available model and making the best deal on the best jet.
One final suggestion: as you examine the spreadsheets and pore over range maps and fuel-consumption data, don't block out all your emotions. Try to keep in mind how you felt when your mom and dad took you along shopping for a car. Sure, there were lots of facts and numbers to consider, but there was also the simple thrill of contemplating your family's shiny new auto. It doesn't hurt to allow some of that excitement to seep into the process of selecting a jet. Buying an aircraft is a rare and special experience. Enjoy it.
Pre-Purchase Inspections: What They Foresee Is What You Get
In today's information age gone wild, you wouldn't buy a used Volkswagen without a CarFax history. You should expect a much fuller report on any pre-owned jet you're considering for purchase.
Pre-buy inspections are an important part of due diligence, and the investment is seldom wasted. It's much more about dollars than about safety, though good inspections can and do uncover safety-of-flight issues, especially in older and not-so-well maintained aircraft. Identifying big-ticket maintenance discrepancies before signing on the dotted line can save literally millions in surprise expenses down the road.
The elements you should look for in an inspector are brutal honesty and solid expertise in the particular model you are interested in buying. (Factory-owned or -authorized centers are a good bet.) With business jets, much of the "inspection" involves a thorough review of the computerized documentation that is required for every hose, nozzle and brake pad that goes into an aircraft. Records from engine maintenance service plans ("MSPs," in aviation shorthand) will tell you when the parts that spin will need to be revitalized, and how much it will cost. As with buying a house, any shortcoming your inspector finds can be leveraged against the selling price. In some cases, the inspection will give your sufficient reason to walk away from the deal.
Going for a Broker
Assuming you're not an expert in the business jet market, who should be doing due diligence for you when you're buying an airplane? Whether buying new, or a used jet from a trusted friend, it makes sense to have a professional guide you through the process with a checklist of best practices. But how do you decide where to place your trust?
You might start by visiting the Web sites of the National Aircraft Resale Association (www.nara-dealers.com), the National Business Aviation Association (www.nbaa.org) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (www.gama.aero).
Each has a code of ethics to which its members must adhere.
The first contact you have with a broker or buyer's agent may be through a referral from a satisfied buyer you know. Back that up by checking other references. The importance of the relationship you have with your broker cannot be overemphasized. You need to be sure you can trust his or her judgment; and in turn, you must trust that he or she has asked you all the right questions.


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WILSON – After months of uncertainty and false starts, May could be a turning point in Washington, DC, when it comes to reforming farm policy. This month, the agriculture committees in both the Senate and House are planning to restart the process of writing and passing a five-year farm bill that will have a big impact on the fortunes of dairy farmers, in Michigan, Wisconsin, and across the country.
Dairy farmers have been working for four years to design a comprehensive reform of the safety net programs that are authorized every half-decade by Congress, and they are anxiously awaiting hoped-for change. The current program – direct payments tied to a milk price set in the 1990s, and an unwieldy program where the government buys and stores surplus dairy commodities – doesn't work any longer.
It didn't help us during the Great Recession in 2009, when milk prices collapsed and feed prices soared, causing dairy farmers to lose a collective $20 billion in net worth. And it didn't help us last year, when the drought caused feed prices to soar again.
America's consumers also have a stake in efforts to pass a farm bill. If Washington doesn't pass a farm bill this year, consumers could again be facing the possibility of government-induced high milk prices. The "dairy cliff" that was in the news in December was delayed, but not fixed, at the start of this year. Congress tried to pass a farm bill last year, but they couldn't finish the deal – leading to the prospect of the dairy cliff on Jan. 1st. That point of reckoning was pushed back 12 months, but it hasn't been eliminated.
But the real reason a new farm bill is needed is that dairy farmers and the nation aren't well-served by what we have right now.
Why farmers in the Upper Midwest are asking Congress to replace the ineffective dairy program we have now with a reform plan known as the Dairy Security Act. The DSA ends the direct payments from the government to farmers; it also ends the role of the government as a purchaser of surplus products. Most importantly, it represents a shift in philosophy: it will help farmers use risk management tools to maintain adequate margins, the crucial gap between what farmers receive for their milk, and what it costs them to produce it.
The DSA is a dairy program for the 21st century. It's a backstop for hard times, not a free lunch when times are good. It's jointly funded by government and the farmers themselves. Farmers can choose whether to participate. But if they accept help, they must also agree to adjust the amount of milk they produce when cuts are needed to balance supplies with demand. This helps keep the costs of the insurance program down by temporarily putting the brakes on milk production when conditions are bad.
These reforms are taxpayer-friendly, which should appeal to those on Capitol Hill in an era when every government program is being scrutinized like never before. An alternative approach being offered in Congress would give farmers the insurance program without any expectation that they have to help reduce milk production occasionally to keep the cost of the program reasonable. It offers federal aid with no limit on insurance payouts if milk prices collapse. That's not responsible, and it won't be effective.
The Dairy Security Act is the right program for the future. It deserves the support of Congress and, especially, First District Rep. Dan Benishek, a member of the House Agriculture Committee.
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Peter Kleiman is a dairy farmer in Wilson and is president of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative represents more than 5,000 farms in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.


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Avik Roy of Forbes has never been what you'd call a fan of Obamacare. Now, however, he's calling the mandated insurance program "lawless" and "unconstitutional." Why?
The White House—having canceled Americans' old health plans, and having botched the system for enrolling people in new ones—knows that millions of Americans will enter the new year without health coverage. So instead of actually fixing the problem, the administration is retroactively attempting to force insurers to hand out free health care—at a loss—to those whom the White House has rendered uninsured. If Obamacare wasn't a government takeover of the health insurance industry, then what is it now?


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|via del garille, 50041 calenzano, Italy
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- Pistoia 30 km
- Montecatini T. 35 km
- Lucca 60 km
- Pisa 90 km
- Viareggio 90 km
- San Gimignano 65 km
- Siena 85 km
- Volterra 85 km
- Montalcino 121 km
I will provide bedding, linens and towels as needed, and you will have access to the kitchen. Ideal for every kind of need for both business and leisure travellers.
Parking free.
Supermarket Carrefour 200 metres.
Bicycles are included on the bedroom price.
If you enjoy walking or cycling you can spend some hours exploring old Calenzano and the surrounding countryside, along the hilly streets lined with old stone walls and olive groves, admiring small old villages such as Travalle, Legri, Sommaia in complete relax a stone's throw from Florence!!!
The old town of Calenzano Alto is a perfectly preserved Medieval village. It is a lovely place to wander and admire the views of the rolling hills and the peaceful countryside dotted with olives and spiked with tall cypress trees.
If any morning you will want to join us for breakfast, coffee, tea, some biscuit and a chat you are welcome, of course, all included in the price.
I think Wimdu works best for both guest and host when you have a little dialog before hitting the "book it" button. So please feel free to ask any questions you might have about myself and the accommodations.
IMPORTANT: We have a dog, very friendly with people!
Thanks! Hope to be able to host you during your stay in Florence!
Chiara e Francesco
We have a dog, very friendly.I hope this in not a problem.
House rulesThe only rules are education and compliance.I and my husband Francesco will be happy to make your stay enjoyable.You will have use of the kitchen and the living room.We give advice and information on places to visit, restaurants and anything else that might make it even more special your stay in this beautiful city and its amazing surrounding area.
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the stay in Chiara's house is great. There is a large Carrefour near by. it's very convenient to buy things. The room is great, clean and beautiful. Chiara is a nice host and help us a lot. The location is 45 minute bus away from the central Florence but the surrounding is safe and tranquil.
The stay was very lovely. The room was tidy and cozy, the view from the windows were just mind-blowing and the hosts were very welcoming and supportive. Highly recommended!
The husband and wife are very nice people. They are wonderful hosts. Stayed there late Spring, 2014.The room was clean and quiet. It is near a bus stop and big supermarket. It however is not near downtown Florence. It is in fact a 30-45 minute bus ride to get to the city. All in all it was a pleasant experience. I would stay with them again.
--Tod Snodgrass
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Chiara and Francesco were the perfect hosts. They are very friendly and made our stay comfortable.
The house is in a very convenient location about 20 mins drive from city centre, right next to a large Carrefour store and a petrol station nearby. The apartment building is very safe with abundance of free street parking. The room is very comfortable with a separate attached bathroom. Towels provided.They made a few good suggestions for places to see and eating out.
Overall a wonderful experience staying with them, highly recommended to all travelers- Single or family.
everything is perfect
tutto perfetto
The stay at Calenzano was very comfortable and friendly. Our hosts were really nice and easy going, they even provided a lot of touristical information about the city and sorroundings - Thanks Chiara, Francesco & Arosso! We really enjoyed it :)
Desde este precioso apartamento hemos ido a Florencia, Pisa, Siena y Cinque Terre. Es perfecto para moverte por allí e incluso para dar una vuelta por el mismo pueblo en el que se sitúa, Calenzano. El paisaje es maravilloso.
La habitación es amplia, la cama muy cómoda y tiene un baño para uso propio.
Hay un Carrefour al que se puede ir andando que abre 24 horas.
Para ir a FLorencia, si no quieres llevarte el coche, hay un autobús que te lleva por 1.5€.
Chiara fue muy atenta con nosotros y nos ayudó en todo momento con las dudas que teníamos. Gracias por todo.
El apartamento es perfecto y muy bien ubicado, junto a la autopista y al lado de un supermercado. Estuvimos muy cómodos en el apartamento, está todo muy limpio y ordenado y los dueños son muy agradables.
Hola: Una anfitriona simpática, agradable y predispuesta a dar toda la información que se le solicite. A nosotros nos ayudó especialmente al facilitarnos información de los trenes
El apartamento esta muy bien, amplio, soleado, limpio, muy facil aparcamiento a cinco minutos de un centro comercial Carrefour y perfecta combinación con la "autostrada A1".
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Wondering what to get the foodies on your holiday list? Consider giving the gift of an organic, sustainable and locally grown meal, cooked by some of the area's top chefs and accompanied by selected wines. Even better, you get to make a donation to charity at the same time.
Depending on your generosity, the lucky recipient will be able to attend one or all of this season's Swank Table luncheons, held at Swank Farms in Loxahatchee. Here's a quick list of the upcoming events, along with the theme, prices and the charity designated to receive part of the proceeds:
- December 9, $200; Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival (Food4Thought)
- January 26, $150: Pico de Garden Gala (The Milagro Center)
- February 10, $150: Hot Pink Lunch (The Breast Cancer Research Foundation)
- March 17, $150: Wearin' O' The Green Salad (The Red Cross)
- April 7, $150: Genuinely Swank (James Beard Scholarship Foundation)
Co-ordinating the kitchen for the events is Lindsay Autry, Resident Chef for Swank Table. A graduate of Johnson and Wales in Miami, Lindsay inherited two culinary traditions---from her Greek grandfather and Southern grandmother. She worked with James Beard Award winning chef Michelle Bernstein at Azul at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, and served as Executive Chef at Bernstein's restaurant in Palm Beach.
Some of the participating chefs in the series are Chris Miracolo (Max's Harvest, Delray), Clay Conley (Buccan, Palm Beach), Jim Leiken (Café Boulud, Palm Beach), Michael Schwartz (Michael's Genuine Food and Drink, Miami) and Sean McDonald (Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort). The sommeliers include Jennie Benzie, Mariya Kovacheva, Erik Larkee and Stephanie Miskew.
All luncheons take place from noon-4 p.m. Visitors will tour the hydroponic growing houses at Swank Farms, then sit down for an al fresco meal and watch chefs prepare the food before their eyes, using ingredients picked from the farm. For more information, to purchase a ticket or buy a gift certificate, visit swankspecialtyproduce.com.
Mark Spivak is the author of Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History, published by Lyons Press (Globe Pequot); for more information, go to www.iconicspirits.net.
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In 1897 the cry reverberated around the world heralding the arrival of the SS Portland in Seattle – just two days after the SS Excelsior had arrived in San Fransisco – each carrying newly rich miners from the recently discovered Klondike Gold Fields in the remote northern reaches of western North America. And the rush to the Klondike was on!
The Klondike Gold Rush was the last of the great gold rushes which marked the last half of the 19th C. Beginning with the California Rush of 1849, successive gold strikes in the Western Cordillera of North America moved ever further northward – the P'end Orielle & Fraser River Rushes in the 1850's, the Cariboo Rush of 1862-3, Cassiar and Juneau in the mid 1870's and the smaller Rushes in the Yukon River Basin at Forty Mile and Circle which set the stage for the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-98.
The Klondike Gold Rush transformed the face of the north, creating a new Canadian Territory and turning the American purchase of Alaska from folly to fortune. Where there had been only a couple of riverboats supplying the entire region, there were now fleets of riverboats working both upriver and down from Dawson City. As would be Klondike prospectors fanned out through the region making new gold finds – Nome on the Alaskan coast, Atlin in northern British Columbia – an unknown backwater became the new land of opportunity.
In 1998 on the 100th Anniversary of the great rush the Canadian and American governments signed a joint declaration creating the Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park to commemorate this shared chapter in the history of the north. Collectively the individual sites which make up the international park tell the story of what was the last great gold rush.
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