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Maestro: Argentina's magic man, Lionel Messi. Photo: AFP
The conditions are favourable for Germany to win their fourth World Cup, to join Italy as second only to Brazil, and complete the transformation to a new style of play and a new future.
They cruised through what can scarcely be called a match against Brazil, able to save energy after the fifth goal at the 29-minute mark; they've had one additional day to recover, not usually a considerable advantage, but certainly so this time when wedded to the pair of extra-time impositions faced by Argentina.
Consider also that Angel Di Maria is probably out or, at best, to play at less than maximum readiness, and this is a final that Germany have been given, and have taken, every advantage to win.
Their progress mirrors very closely that of Spain four years ago, whereby the nucleus – at least six players and probably seven by the end of the game – plays together at Bayern Munich, and has been winning together over the past three years, making them a more complete team from 2010.
They are able to control games much better when playing the "Bayern way", and have crossed the threshold of success in club football, which as Spain demonstrated can be transferred to the international game.
All one needs is a core of the team who know each other so intimately, and are so confident in any situation having faced it all before, that the Die Mannschaft becomes less a national team than a club team.
This is the essence of the challenge the new century has thrown Australia, the central tenet being that cohesion, understanding and familiarity are the most vital characteristics for success.
But this final is not all about Germany – far from it. The Argentinians have heeded the same lessons.
Of the semi-final triumph on penalties against the Dutch, six players won the World Youth Cup in 2005, including Lionel Messi, a further three in 2007.
This is an Argentine generation built by the great Jose Pekerman, who took Colombia further than expected despite the absence of Falcao. It too represents more a club team than a national one.
In the white corner, the finalist has been built by an entirely new vision of youth development, an investment in coaching and programs probably unprecedented in the history of the game over the past 14 years, youth international football – six players in the starting 11 have won the 2009 under-21 European championships – and finally the Bayern finishing school, under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola.
In the blue and white stripes, ladies and gentlemen, we have players who know each other intimately from the under-20 and Olympic level, and who later graduated to the greatest clubs in the world.
There are both international and club relationships on the field. Messi and Javier Mascherano play together at FC Barcelona. Gonzalo Higuain and Di Maria previously played for Real Madrid.
More than half the players in both sides are in a World Cup final seven years or less after winning a major youth title, and the vast majority have experienced considerable European club success.
Quality and cohesion – two virtues in abundance on both sides.
Following a dismal return for Asian teams in Brazil, it is clear that for the region to compete with these critical success factors, we need solutions that lead to far, far higher investment that equates to quality competition, and the only solution is for a pan-Asian super league.
This would deliver the broadcast rights capable of eventually competing and exceeding that of big European competitions, and begin to draw talent enough to provide this part of the world with its own champions league-level competition.
We are the most populous, we have the fastest escalating resources while Europe struggles economically, and our path must be to band together for the good of one another, and the continent's football future.
But, back to the final.
All this analysis is, of course, perfectly logical, but ignores one thing – the presence of individual greatness. This is what Germany lack.
This final is, therefore, going to be won by the most complete and cohesive team, Bayern Munich essentially, or by a team of lesser quality but with the finest individual in the world.
This is what makes the anticipation so sweet. The world wants to know whether the great Messi can overcome the strongest national team at this moment, whether his genius can deliver his passionate countrymen to the holy land, as Diego Maradona did in 1986.
The stage is thus set for an almighty encounter, and we can ask for no more.
One man being talked about as among the greatest who ever pulled on the boots, working beneath the shadow of probably the best who ever played, Maradona, with one realistic chance remaining in his third World Cup, in South America, with a stadium full of blue and white.
The lessons for Australia, and Asia, will be debated in coming days and months, but for now a historic moment is upon us.
One man will deliver his team and his nation, or the opposing country will take another step closer to challenging Brazil for supremacy.
If Germany win, they will probably win another in four years' time and the power dynamics will have altered.
If Argentina win, we will witness the coronation of a football god.
We hold our breath.


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1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
350 c.i. 4bbl. V8 - non-matching numbers
Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel-Disc Brakes
True Side Exhaust System & Long Tube Headers
Tuxedo Black Exterior
Black Vinyl Interior / Console / Headrest Bucket Seating
Tan Convertible Top
15-Inch Rally Wheels & B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A tires
This '69 Corvette has a few unique features, one of which is '68 doors installed on either sider. The car is otherwise correct body-wise and is intact, including the wiper door assembly - not working. The tan convertible top has been replaced and is in very good condition throughout. The hood latch cable assembly needs work/replacement. The hood is held down with hood pins currently. The wheels of choice are the factory 15-inch Rallys, fitted with raised white letter B.F. Goodrich tires all around. Chevrolet beauty rings & center caps are in place.
The engine and transmission are in good condition. The engine was replaced with this later 350 cubic inch street-friendly V8 with upgraded induction & exhaust. The side exhaust system sounds excellent. Be sure to check out or video of this Corvette in action. The interior features the stock gauges, center console and bucket seating. The gauges are functional with exception of the clock. An AM/FM CD Stereo has been installed along with aftermarket speakers in the rear. The rear storage compartments have cracked frames and are in need of replacement, inexpensive through many Corvette parts distributors (Ecklers, Corvette America, etc.).
The original steering column decal is seldom seen, intact on this Corvette. The upholstery is in good condition throughout, as is the dash pad. The door panels are also in good condition. Under the hood is this later 350 cubic inch V8. This was originally a 327/350HP car from what we can tell. The engine is long gone, replaced by this 350 cubic inch engine. This is a bare-bones Corvette with no power options underhood. The firewall, inner fenders and core support are solid, upon further inspection. The undercarriage displays the factory frame and flooring, in good condition throughout. You can see that the rear spring was replaced along with various bushings throughout. The engine and transmission undersides are exceptionally clean. The doors are intact and solid underneath. These doors are from a '68 model. This car is in need of various weatherstrip components and window felts for the driver and passenger windows.

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When you talk about underappreciated video games, Earthbound is sure to be in the conversation. Earthbound is actually called Mother 2 in Japan, as it's the second game in the Mother series, and is the only title from the series to see an official releases in the US. Initially, Earthbound was a commercial and critical failure in America, but over time has gained a loyal following. This fan base has created art, music, translations of Mother 1 and 3, petitions to get the games official re-releases in America, and more. They have lifted the game from failure to one of the biggest cult classics in video game history. It's an infamous game, one that even today feels a little off-kilter when compared to other titles in its genre. However, Earthbound is not an game that should be missed, especially if you're looking for something different and ahead of its time.
You are Ness, a young boy living in the fictional rural town of Onett. After a meteor crashes nearby your home, you are thrown into an adventure to save the world from Giygas, a being of incredible evil that is encapsulating the world in hatred. Along the way, you will be joined by three other adventurers, travel across various cities and locations, and visit eight sanctuaries to collect melodies that can stop Giygas' influence. At first, Earthbound doesn't sound too different from other RPGs. You need to save the world from an unknown evil force and you must visit faraway lands in order to do so. However, Earthbound takes the typical framework of an RPG game and molds it into an obtuse form by incorporating postmodernist concepts into its design. The story will place you to both rational and bizarre situations. It's modern setting but surreal mentality takes cues from pop and underground culture before and at the time it was created and makes the game a compendium of amalgamated ideas of modern western culture. It truly makes the game feel not just like an adventure but an experience you want to go on. Sure, it starts off innocently enough, but eventually you'll want to see where this adventure will take you, and what this world has to offer.
And what a world Earthbound has! In line with the game's Americana setting, you'll traverse a lot of realistic areas such as rural towns, big metropolises, and more. However, in complete contrast to that, you'll come across foreign areas like a prehistoric land complete with dinosaurs or an alternate dimension where everything is backwards. The world switches between these two concepts in order to makes you think how charming and strange yet alluring this world, and conversely our own world, is. As a result, you'll become engrossed in the world. Enemies range from wild animals and belligerent people to piles of barf and aliens. One moment you'll be helping get rid of a local gang and the next you'll be saving your companion from a cult. It makes for a unique setting that has never been replicated by other games.
As great as the world is, it's the tone of Earthbound that holds it all together. Considering that you are a group of kids traversing this world by themselves and running into cults and aliens, you would think that the game is pretty dark in tone. However, there's a very whimsical feel to the whole game. The script is very lighthearted and does not take itself seriously. The soundtrack has a simple and happy feel to it, including the songs that are nods to popular hits. The graphics, though not technically impressive even for its time, have a lot of bright colors and details that purposely looks like something a kid would make. And that's the key. Despite its surreal themes and realistic setting, the tone is based on a kid's perspective. There's an innocence to how this world is presented to you. Even the few times the game does get dark, it makes you appreciate the jovial tone of the game overall and makes the juxtaposition all the more impactful. It's all very endearing and Earthbound captures the feeling of being a kid wonderfully.
Gameplay wise, Earthbound's world and tone influence can be felt in this aspect as well. You don't collect money from defeating enemies; you use your ATM card to withdraw money from your bank account, which your father deposits money into. Your weapons are typical kid toys and household objects you can buy from stores, such as Baseball bats, bottle rockets and frying pans. Even the status ailments you can get include catching a cold and homesickness, which you relieve by taking cold medicine and calling your mom. That being said, the process of playing the game is still typical RPG fair. You'll go from town to town, buy new weapons and gear, replenish your items and walk around town talking to NPCs to figure out your next move is.
The battle system in Earthbound is similarly typical. Much like Chrono Trigger, enemies appear on screen and battles are initiated once you touch them, meaning you can avoid random battles if you want. You are then transitioned to the battle screen where you choose your action against your opponent. You take turns with the opponent attacking each other until someone falls. You also have the typical options to use magic (called PSI here), to use items, to run from battle or defend. The battle system seems very simplistic and, truth be told, it is. However, there are a few frills that help make it more involving. For one, when you first run into enemies in the world, if you or the enemy catch the other from behind, they'll get to perform a preemptive strike. If you run into an enemy that is vastly weaker than you, you'll automatically win the fight without having to go through the battle. Enemies weaker than you will actually run away from you as a result. While in battle, when hit, your hit points will roll down rather than deplete immediately, allowing you to heal yourself before you fall should you suffer a fatal blow. Finally, you tend to level up fairly often and it gives you a good sense of progression. These touches make playing the game more convenient and less of a grind than its RPG counterparts.
That said, there are noticeable problems with combat. The presentation of the battles are overall pretty bland. There's not a lot of impressive animations or landscapes to the battles and is pretty minimalistic. This is made all the more apparent by the fact that although the frills to the combat prevents it from being boring, the combat system is still too simplistic to be compelling. For example, your choices for PSI skills are pretty limited. Most characters only have seven to nine PSI skills with various levels and one of your party members can't use PSI at all. What really hurts the combat system though is the random battles themselves. Random battles never stop being a threat, unless you are so powerful you auto win the fight. As a result, you can unfortunately just have bad luck and run into a random enemy that'll completely wreck you. To this effect, Earthbound is also prone to difficulty spikes. The beginning of the game can be particularly difficult since you are not versed in the combat system yet but easily the worst spike is near the middle of the game. I personally was stuck in this section for so long that I had to use a guide for tips on what to do and grind random battles to over level myself just so I could run past the random encounters to the boss.
You can definitely find enjoyment in the combat system, manipulating the HP roll counter, utilizing enemy weaknesses, and strategically approach enemies before battles. But at other times the combat system is frustrating, ho-hum, and just a means to get to the next interesting thing in the game. It's not a bad system, and I came to enjoy it as I progressed, but the combat system is the most assuredly the weakest point of Earthbound. So if you need a compelling combat system in your RPGs, you won't really find it here.
One last issue with Earthbound I would like to mention is the pacing. For the most part, the game's pacing is not too bad but there are definitely sections that overstayed their welcome. Sometimes this was due to a dungeon that was going too long or a city I felt I had spent too much time in. Other times, this was due to the game's conveyance of what your next objective is being too vague and as a result, I would get stuck. There is a man in the major cities that'll give you hints for a small fee but sometimes his clues aren't enough and a guide might be in order. The final reason is the difficulty spikes I mentioned before, as it keeps you in certain areas longer and shorter than you should be. Since I was stuck in that section in the middle of the game for so long, I breezed through the next area with ease, even defeating a boss I should have come back to later. I wound up being overpowered for the next fourth of the game or so, which made it easier but also a bit duller.
In reality, the sometimes vague goals, pacing issues, difficulty spikes, and less than stellar battle system shouldn't prevent you from playing this game. Earthbound is an amazing game with a lot of wit, charm and personality that is rare to see even in games today. You could make the argument that Earthbound is a game you experience more so than one you play, seeing as the gameplay is ultimately the least interesting thing about it, but that should not be taken to me that it isn't good. The gameplay is good. It's fun, it's enjoyable, it might even be great. However, everything around it is so much more sublime, so much more interesting, it ultimately outshines the gameplay. If you are a gamer who puts gameplay above any other aspect of gaming, you may not like Earthbound. However, as someone who has that preference, I was still able to thoroughly enjoy the game. It might take a bit to warm up to due to the unfamiliar tone and brief difficulty spike in the beginning but it's well worth the effort, as Earthbound deserves the cult classic moniker it has earned.


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Why Major in Mathematics?
There are many reasons.
Some choose the subject because it is beautiful, others because it is practical, and yet others for some combination of these reasons. Mathematics is wonderful training for the mind, a great training if you are thinking of being a lawyer for example, and it has an increasing range of applications, from the study of the genome and climate change to financial mathematics and medical statistics. Mathematics has always been the language of physics, and, with the advent of computer modeling, is an essential component of almost all science.
An undergraduate degree in mathematics opens the door to many professions and to graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines. The American Math Society's website shows the variety of careers open to people who major in math-related fields.
See also the links on the Research Opportunities page listed in the left-hand column of this website.
Come talk to one of the Barnard mathematics faculty members if you have any questions.
Changes to the Majors
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The Mathematics Major now allows substitutions in both the Modern Analysis and Modern Algebra sequences.
There is a new Major called the Major in Mathematical Sciences. This major combines the elements of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics. It is designed to prepare students for employment in business, administration, and finance, and also provides an excellent background for someone planning graduate study in a social science field. Students who plan to obtain a teaching qualification in mathematics should plan their course of study carefully with an advisor, since courses that are too far from mathematics do not count towards certification.
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By Zac Milbank SANFL
LAST YEAR – Position: 4th. Minor Round: won 13, lost 7.
In: Jackson Potter (Sydney), Jack Osborn (Crows list), Sam Milne (Albury), Dylan Hewett (Broughton-Mundoora), Tim Meulendyks (Hamilton), Seb Guilhaus (Kaniva/Woodville-West Torrens).
Out: Chris Gowans, James Gowans (retired), Ed Sansbury (Toowoomba - home town of wife), Matthew Westhoff, Chad O'Sullivan (North Adelaide), Damian Hynes (Amateurs), Jack Hannath (Fremantle), Troy Menzel (Carlton), Andrew Hayes (Port Adelaide Magpies), James Lawton (delisted), Jackson O'Brien (Angaston).
Roy Laird – The seven-time premiership mentor faces his most challenging period as a coach after losing a significant amount of experience from his playing group during summer. Rather than being able to top up his list with the injection of a handful of new players, Laird will be guiding a vastly different side in 2013 which will include several of the club's promising youngsters. It will also be intriguing to see how much he changes his game-plan to match the tactics employed by competition pacesetters Norwood and West Adelaide.
Paul Thomas
Awarded SANFL Life Membership after joining the 200-club last year, Thomas has enjoyed a strong pre-season with the Bulldogs. Entering his seventh season as Central captain, the former Essendon defender and Son of former Centrals player Jamie leads from the front with his fearless attack on the football. Thomas will need to show more leadership than ever this season following the retirements of Chris and James Gowans and the departure of experienced trio Ed Sansbury, Andrew Hayes and Chad O'Sullivan.
Laird says: ''He's in a lot better physical condition than he was 12 months ago and he's an outstanding pre-season. He's very motivated to perform at the level he expects of himself, which he didn't quite meet last year.
''It (leadership) will be extremely important not only for him but all those mid-tier come senior players around him. They need to lead by example and understand that at the same time as producing their own playing performance, they will need to assist the young crop of players we've got coming through.
''I think we'll still see him through the midfield and down back.''
David Haydon
Laird says: ''He's now getting to the stage where he's played 20 to 30 games so his confidence level is growing at league level. He's ultra-competitive and has a really good feel for the game. He will play a role for us as a small defender come wingman.
''He's a really lean, fit, 5ft 10In type who we are expecting to improve this season.''
Jackson Potter
Laird says: ''Unfortunately, he's got a hamstring injury and we don't expect him to play for a number of weeks. But once he's fit we expect him to play on the ball. He's a booming left-footer who has a hard approach at the footy and with his tackling.
''I've already discussed with him some of the elements he learned while he was at Sydney, so we've certainly used him in a positive way.''
Laird says: ''We're certainly not going to reflect on last year at all because our group has changed dramatically. Any results from days gone by have no relevance on this current group. That's why it's been such an exciting change for us because we have opted to change elements of our game-plan. So it's been good to effectively have a new breed of player who has embraced that (new game-plan) during pre-season, now we've just to carry it out during games.
''The speed of leg and overall intensity (will be important). If you're an intense footy side and making good decisions then I think any lack of leg speed you have is overcome a little bit through those areas. But in saying that, leg speed is vital to every team and we think we've been able to add some for ourselves in key areas so we will be a bit better in that area.
''We've certainly had to look at ways of players interacting better. I think society in general doesn't have as much face-to-face interaction anymore so we've held a camp and done some work with individuals highlighting the need for that. We've highlighted the need for good communication on the ground. Our last two years have been a bit deflating in some ways so it's good to have some new players to work with, which are motivated and enthusiastic. So I'm looking forward to seeing up become a challenger again.
''We don't know and we'll find out as the season progresses but clearly the twins (James and Chris Gowans) will be missed. Their popularity amongst the group was huge, they brought an atmosphere with them which was enjoyable, they love life, they love playing sport and they were real competitors. We hope now that we can see some players, who have been in and around James and Chris, take a bit from them in a competitive sense. If we can get players with the same spirit they played their footy with then they will be good players even before taking into account what natural talent they've got.''
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Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 13:
Rattling rookie quarterbacks: No defense has a better record against rookie quarterbacks the past eight years than the Steelers. Under defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, Pittsburgh is 13-1 against starting first-year quarterbacks, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. That record includes a 24-17 victory against Bengals rookie Andy Dalton three weeks ago when Pittsburgh intercepted him twice in the fourth quarter. Since 2003, the Steelers have limited starting rookie quarterbacks to 167.9 yards passing, allowing 10 touchdowns while notching 15 interceptions. The only rookie to beat Pittsburgh during this stretch was the Ravens' Troy Smith in the 2007 regular-season finale, when the Steelers rested many of their starters.
Running game heats up: During the John Harbaugh era (since 2008), Baltimore has rushed for 152.6 yards per game in December and January, third-best in the NFL. Only the Panthers and Jets have averaged more in that time. Run defense has been a major weakness for the Browns, who have allowed a league-worst seven running backs to gain more than 100 yards against them. Cleveland ranks 29th in the NFL in run defense and has given up 11 runs of 20 yards or more, which is tied for sixth-most in the league. This could be a game in which Ravens running backs Ray Rice and Ricky Williams combine for more than 30 carries.
Fourth-quarter finishes: Cincinnati has recorded five fourth-quarter comebacks this season, which has been uncharacteristic for this franchise. Before this season, in their first 130 games under coach Marvin Lewis, the Bengals rallied back in the fourth quarter only 14 times. But they can't wait until the fourth quarter against the Steelers. While Pittsburgh has struggled in the past to close out games defensively, the Steelers have been shutting down teams in the end since allowing that 92-yard winning drive to the Ravens. Pittsburgh has won its past two games by making three interceptions in the fourth quarter.
Stopping short passes: Whether this is an indication of Colt McCoy's arm strength or the lack of deep threats on the Browns, McCoy has thrown a league-high 76.1 percent of his passes 10 yards or fewer downfield this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He averaged a career-low 4.4 yards gained on his 34 pass attempts at the Bengals last Sunday. McCoy's average yards per attempt is 5.9, the lowest of any qualifying quarterback. The Browns' short passing attack plays right into the strength of the Ravens. Only the Texans have allowed a lower percentage of those short passes to be completed in 2011, and no team has allowed fewer touchdown passes within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage.
Needing to win more than respect: The Bengals proved they could compete against the AFC North first-place teams, but they need more than moral victories against teams like Pittsburgh and Baltimore in the final five weeks of the season. Cincinnati is 6-0 against teams that currently have losing records and is 1-4 against those with winning records, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The only team the Bengals have beaten that has an above-.500 record now is the Titans (6-5). One reason Cincinnati has failed to defeat the better teams is its ability to take care of the ball. The Bengals' turnover ratio against losing teams is plus-6, but it's minus-2 against winning teams.


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Edward Kofi Louis
Whose Freedom? - Poem by Edward Kofi Louis
Freedom, freedom, freedom!
Whose freedom?
My freedom, your freedom, our freedoms;
Like e thousand times of a cry in a land!
Yes, they rule with iron-hand but,
We have to obey always;
A rule with an iron fist but,
We have to be the subjects always;
Whose freedom?
Look around you,
It is full of colours;
My freedom, your freedom, their freedoms!
Freedom, freedom, freedom! ! !
We nedd freedom than these shackles.
Whose freedom?
Free-free-free! Freedom to my people! !
Which people?
My people, your people, our peoples;
Have mercy on them and rule them with care.
We need freedom around us,
Whose freedom?
See the type of governments around you;
The people's freedom with an iron fist!
Tell me if all is well.
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Sudipta Bhattacharyya (11/18/2015 4:01:00 AM)
Wonderful composition. The people's freedom with iron fist - - too much realistic depiction.
Thanks sir for sharing such a poem!
Best regards!
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Tuscan Bread Salad
Photography: David E. Steele
- 10 ounces day-old country bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound cooked cannellini beans (5 1/2 ounces dried beans)
- 20 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 8 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped (optional)
- 4 scallions, white and green parts, sliced thinly on the bias
- 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, seeded and sliced
- 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup olive oil, plus more to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preheat an oven to 325 degrees. Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet, and toast until the bread is completely dry but not browned. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and gently toss until thoroughly combined. Let stand for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.


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DALTON, Ga. (BNC) — Jon Pursley tells his story of how he discovered the truth about salvation. It all started with a question by his son. Continue reading "Community church drummer finds salvation: Watch 'Why Jon Left'"
Oregon college shooting spurs immigrant to be baptized
(BNC) by an anonymous saint — Sometimes the cruelty and mistreatment that people receive in life make them doubt the love and care of our God. They wonder why he does not deliver them from their trials, and sometimes they get so distraught that they attempt self-destruction. Even when they have studied the Word, they miss the fact that it is Satan who has brought anguish and distress to the world. Continue reading "Oregon college shooting spurs immigrant to be baptized"
Former atheist and denominationalist finds answers that 'made sense,' launches appeal to friends
GREENSBORO, Ga. (BNC) — Eric Ramseur was an atheist who discovered his need for God. He went to the closest church to his home in Clarksville, Tenn., and attended faithfully. But the denomination's use of a creed book disturbed him.
As he asked a pastor at that church questions about the Bible, he kept getting directed to the creed book.
Then, when he went to a Christian college, he was warned not to let that group of Christians change him. But there was a problem, Eric wrote. Continue reading "Former atheist and denominationalist finds answers that 'made sense,' launches appeal to friends"
TV speaker meets Hungarian-refugee convert
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (BNc) — Search TV speaker Phil Sanders met a recent convert last Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the annual Polishing the Pulpit event.
"I was blessed last Tuesday to meet Paul Sipiczsky, a 77-year-old refugee who moved here from Hungary in the 1950s. He had gone through many trials and was searching for the truth and the true church," Phil said. Continue reading "TV speaker meets Hungarian-refugee convert"
Fire department assists baptism of woman with terminal cancer
ROGERSVILLE, Ala. (BNc) — Oliver church minister David O'Connell called the local volunteer fire department to help with the baptism of a wheel-chair bound woman with terminal cancer.
With a diagnosis of stage four pancreatic cancer, 74-year-old Doris Chandler decided to obey the Lord. But she needed help.
WHNT television station reported on it.
Thanks to Sandra Moore for the tip.
Before baptism, Raimunda removes image from necklace
FEIRA DE SANTANA, Brazil (BNc) — During a visit to her daughter, Dona Raimunda found herself in the right place and time to witness a person being immersed into Christ. Since she had been attending the congregation in her hometown of Serra Talhada and had studied the Bible with them, she decided this was her moment as well.
Before she was immersed, however, she removed a religious image from her necklace. Continue reading "Before baptism, Raimunda removes image from necklace"
'Tremendous response': Preacher baptizes stepfather in seminar
HIGHLANDS, Tex. (BNc) by Andy Chavarrilla — This past weekend, I held a seminar on Rebuilding Faith with my good friend and colleague Brad Harrub. As we informed the congregation and visitors about what was going on in our society and how the church, if convicted, could be the solution, we had a tremendous response.
When we offered the invitation, 14 people responded.
However, something happened that I would have never expected. My parents walked down the aisle, too! Continue reading "'Tremendous response': Preacher baptizes stepfather in seminar"
Beautiful photo of Filipino baptism reflects the beauty of conversion
ARAPAL, Philippines (BNc) — Filipino worker Salvador Cariaga posted a number of baptism photos Jan. 8, some of which appear to be results of contacts through disaster relief. Continue reading "Beautiful photo of Filipino baptism reflects the beauty of conversion"
"Jim, will you teach me about God?"
HAARLEM, Netherlands (BNc) – Missionaries to Holland, Jim and Ruth Krumrei, have lived in a modest house on a canal in Haarlem since 1969.
Their next-door neighbor, Theo Van De Gevel, defined himself as an atheist for most of his life. But when he passed away at the age of 79, he had been a dedicated and active Christian for eleven years.
Jim describes their relationship and recounts how Theo became a Christian.
"Theo and his extended family were our next-door neighbors, and great ones too, for 42 years. Theo was shy and reserved, but industrious, kind and understanding. We always got along well.
"But for 30 years no conversations about God and faith were allowed. His in-laws had a Roman Catholic background, but faith was not a subject to be talked about.
"Their household consisted of Theo, his wife Coby, their two sons, Coby's mother and a sister. They exemplified a genuine caring way of living and sharing.
"Theo, like me, was fond of gardening. He was a vegetarian and truly enjoyed his home-grown vegetables and fruits.
"Theo grew up not knowing God except – as he later came to regret – for the occasional abuse of the word. Not that I ever heard him swear or saw him lose his temper, but he didn't know God.
"His wife, Coby, had a bad accident on her bicycle in the '90s. She was run over by a large truck, which crushed one of her legs above the knee. Although she survived, she was left with a disability. Several years later she had to be hospitalized due to an unusual ailment from which she died in May of 1999. Unfortunately she never became open to God's word.
"She was, however, exceptionally hospitable and respectful. Whenever Ruth was away for an extended time, I was always welcome at their dinner table, but I had to be there at 5 p.m. sharp. No one ever prayed out loud, but all were asked to be quiet in respect for anyone who wanted to silently express their thanks.
"Theo's sons left home, and his in-laws who had shared life in the home, also passed away.
"Then one day in 2001 – when I was in my front yard and he in his – Theo overcame his timidity and approached me with a request: "Jim, will you teach me about God?"
"This was the first and only time in my 64 years as an evangelist that anyone asked this of me. What a question from this humble searcher! What an honor and privilege after all those years of hoping and praying for an opening to reach him.
"We began studying the Bible together and he also enrolled in a Bible course that I assisted him with. After a while he told me, 'Jim, now I can study the Bible on my own to learn about God!'
"Then one day he announced that he wanted to be baptized, but he set a date rather far in the future. I advised him that if he understood that baptism is for the forgiveness of his sins, he should not postpone this important step of faith unnecessarily. He then chose to obey as soon as possible and was baptized into Christ on August 4, 2002.
"For the rest of his life, Theo was a great student of the Bible and an active member of the Lord's church. Praise God for Theo! He was a humble and faithful servant of God.
"He prayed that his sons, Ed and Marcel, might come to believe in God. He bore the burden of not having taught them about God when they were young, but back then he regrettably didn't know God himself."
After suffering a stroke on May 14, Theo went to be with the Lord he loved on May 23, 2013.
Jim commented, "The house next door seems so empty and still now. But we look foreward to meeting him again in heaven."
The Power of the Gospel in Print
ARUSHA, Tanzania (BNc) — Boma Ng´ombe ["Village of Cows"] is the hometown of Ahser Mbasha. It is located at the foot of beautiful Mt Kilmanjaro in Tanzania on the road between Arusha and Moshi. Continue reading "The Power of the Gospel in Print"
Getting kicked out leads to conversion
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (BNc) — Getting kicked out of the house of a woman he met over the Internet was the best thing that had ever happened to Tom Leffler.
From there he went to the Cleveland Emergency Shelter.
While at the shelter, he received food and an invitation from a local congregation's ministry.
"This one gentleman named Sam Carico invited me to East Side Church of Christ," Tom said. "I started attending and felt this was where I needed to be and on July 17, I was baptized. It has been going great ever since."
Every other Monday night, the East Side congregation prepares supper for the residents of the shelter, located just down the street from the church building.
The Cleveland Daily Banner ran Tom's story Sept. 15 and highlighted the work of the shelter.
BNc asked Jeff Archey, preacher with the East Side congregation, about Tom.
"I met Tom the first time at our mid-week Bible Study," Jeff said. "He was very gracious and friendly and began attending faithfully. After his obedience to the gospel, he has always been a willing servant."
"He refreshed our tract racks and keeps them refilled. His vision of helping others less fortunate is exceptional. When he was staying at the Economy Inn, he would share food with others and invite them to worship. He used our House to House/Heart to Heart publication by leaving them in the lobby and at the laundromat where he washed his clothes. This Laundromat is in a Hispanic area which prompted Tom to ask about the House to House Hispanic version. He seeks out good works and is willing to help any way possible. He is well loved, appreciated and is a blessing to our work and family at East Side," Jeff said.
The newspaper article noted that Tom now works as a custodian at the local high school and lives in a nice apartment.
'Rejected by all, we embraced him, and love touched his heart'
RECIFE, Brazil (BNc) by Randy Short — He was unusual, in our circle and in yours as well, I'm sure. He came to us, the son of a denominational pastor, but had chosen not to follow his father or his father's religion. He wanted to study the Bible.
He had gone to several local seminaries but because of his looks had been rejected by all. He was tattooed all over, and had long dreadlocks, a huge gaping hole with a "gauge" in one ear, and a huge piece of wood hanging from the other. He had studied philosophy and read about religion. Continue reading "'Rejected by all, we embraced him, and love touched his heart'"
Couple put on Christ in baptism at marriage retreat
JUNDIAI, Brazil (BNc) — A couple who attended a retreat on how to relate better in marriage decided they had better relate to Christ.
Marco Aurelio e Adriana requested baptism after a class by evangelist Marcelo Gonçalves at the retreat held at the Grinbergs Village Hotel in the nearby city of Socorro. Continue reading "Couple put on Christ in baptism at marriage retreat"
'I don't want to be a bench-warming Christian'
JOÃO PESSOA, Brazil (BNc) — by Joseph McKinney, Jr.
Flávia sought out Adriana McKinney for therapy, for help in dealing with years of an unhealthy marital situation. In addition to therapy, she started coming to our Wednesday prayer meeting and immediately felt welcomed and at home in the midst of God's family.
Missionary David McKinney invited her to study the Bible. Even though she had gone through a denomination's conversion process, when she asked about baptism, she accepted unconditionally everything the Bible teaches about it: the forgiveness, the burial with Christ, the rebirth to new life, the receiving of the Holy Spirit, and she wanted it all, right then. Continue reading "'I don't want to be a bench-warming Christian'"


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Cat and kitten rescue & rehoming centres covering Dumfries & Galloway. Adopt a cat from your local rescue shelter.
Organisations are listed alphabetically. Please browse through the page to locate rescues nearest you.
Registered Charity no. 1161354
Based in Carlisle, covering north Cumbria and South West Scotland. The charity rescues and rehomes cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas and poultry and occasionally farm animals. A home visit is carried out prior to adoption, and a donation is expected, to help towards their continuing work.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Senior Kittizens: The branch also has many lovely mature mogs in their care, longing for a comfy retirement home. Could you adopt an older cat, or perhaps become a long-term fosterer for a golden oldie?
Help! Volunteers Needed: More volunteers are needed for a variety of roles from helping with the animals to fundraising to fostering. Please contact as below if you could help.
Tel: 01697 476613
Website: www.animalconcernnorth.co.uk
Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Based in Kirkton, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire. Rehoming cats and kittens and neutering feral colonies to help control the feral population.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: This branch has a page for lost and found cats in their area, on their website.
Tel: 01387 710083
Email: Via the contact form on the Cats Protection Central Dumfries website.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/centraldumfries
Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Covering from Moffat to Longtown, and from Hawick to the outskirts of Dumfries. Eskdale & District CP care for between 40 and 80 cats at any one time, and helping around 1,000 cats in total each year! If you can re-home one of their cats, please give them a call, or visit their website for more details.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: Lost and found cats are listed on their website, linked below.
Help! Quality Items Needed: If you have anything to donate which the branch can sell to raise funds, please give them a call.
Rehoming Centre: 12 Prestonfield Rd, Annan, Dumfriesshire, DG12 5HD
Tel: 01228 791364 or 01387 376 738
Website: www.eskdale.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Covering Dumfries & Galloway. The Stewarty & District branch rehome cats and kittens that come into their care; they encourage neutering both of domestic and feral cats, try and reunite lost cats and their owners, and offer advice on the care of cats and kittens.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: Contact the branch as below if you have lost for found a cat in this area.
Tel: 03452 602068
Website: www.stewartry.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Covering DG8 and DG9. This is a small, self funded branch run by a handful of dedicated volunteers. The branch helps to rehome cats, offers assisted neutering, provides an advice service on kittens and cats and assists with lost and found cats.
Adopt a cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: They offer neutering assistance in Wigtownshire, requesting a donation of £15 per cat.
Lost & Found Register: This branch has a page for lost and found cats in their area, on their website.
Tel: 0345 371 2759
Website: www.stranraer.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Scottish Registered Charity no. SC 006467
Based in Stranraer. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) prevents cruelty to animals and encourages kindness and humanity in their treatment. They continue to rescue and rehome Scotland's abandoned, neglected and defenceless animals.
Rehoming Centre: The Kennels, Dunragit, Stranraer, DG9 8PH. Open: Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Tel: SSPCA Helpline 03000 999 999 (7am to 11pm)
Email: Via the contact form on the SSPCA Dunragit Kennels website.
Website: www.scottishspca.org
Based in Stranraer. Rescuing, caring for and rehoming a wide variety of animals, including cats and dogs. If you are looking to adopt a new pet into your life, or if you would like to help in any way, they would love to hear from you.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Donations Needed: Donations of any good quality unwanted items are always needed for their support shop in Castle Street, Stranraer.
Support Shop: 24-26 Castle Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RT.
Tel: 01776 854273
Cinnamon Trust - Homes Needed UK Wide
Cat Fosterers and permanent homes always needed. The Cinnamon Trust (the National Charity for the elderly, the terminally ill and their pets, Reg. charity. 293399) are looking for more volunteer homes throughout the UK. Pet free homes are needed for short-term fostering of cats whose owners are in hospital or respite care. Permanent homes needed for cats whose owners have died or who are no longer able to care for them. The Cinnamon Trust is not a rescue shelter and cannot take unwanted cats in. Please contact the Trust as follows if you could help: Tel. 01736 757900 or visit: www.cinnamon.org.uk
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