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A Shoe Salesman With a Raging Foot Fetish Is Busted for Trying to Bite Off His Girlfriend's Toe . . . Again:
In November, 27-year-old Daniel Anaya of Santa Fe, New Mexico and his girlfriend of four years broke up . . . after he tried to BITE OFF her big toe. Then, in February, he broke into her house and tried to bite off the toe again. So she got a restraining order.
But on Monday, Daniel violated that order. He tracked her down, broke into her apartment . . . and, again, started BITING her big toe. Then he pulled out a CIGAR CUTTER to chop it off.
Fortunately, she grabbed a fork and started STABBING HIM IN THE NECK. That stunned him long enough for her to run away.
Daniel was arrested and is facing several felony charges, including kidnapping, aggravated battery, and assault.
And finally, according to the warrant, Daniel has been fired from his job . . . wait for it . . . as a SHOE salesman at a Dillard's department store.
A Guy Was Busted Pawning His Wedding Ring For $20 . . . To Pay a Prostitute:
Last week, 33-year-old Marvin Holmes of Greenwood, South Carolina picked up a 41-year-old PROSTITUTE named Rhonda Kelley. She wanted $20 to perform, but he didn't have any money.
So Marvin and Rhonda drove to a PAWN SHOP . . . where he pawned his WEDDING RING for $20 to pay his hooker.
Then he drove her to a CRACK HOUSE, she bought some crack with the money, and they smoked it in the car.
As they were leaving, a cop pulled him over, and he recognized Rhonda. Marvin was arrested for solicitation of prostitution and driving under the influence. Rhonda was arrested for prostitution.
A Man Tries to Impress His Date by Crashing Into Another Driver . . . But Looks Fairly Unimpressive When That Driver Beats Him Up:
On Monday night, a 31-year-old man from San Dimas, California was on a date and wanted to impress the woman. So he came up with a HORRIBLE plan . . . to intentionally CRASH into another car. Not sure how that's impressive, but whatever.
He SLAMMED into a 48-year-old man's car. They both pulled over and got out. And the guy kept trying to impress his date by taking a SWING at the driver he'd just hit.
Unfortunately for him, the 48-year-old knew how to fight. So he GRABBED the 31-year-old, held him in a bear hug and took him down. That ended the fight.
The 31-year-old managed to get away and drive off. The police tracked him down and arrested him for assault with force likely to cause great bodily harm.
There's no word on whether his date was impressed by him causing an unnecessary car accident, then getting beat up.

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By- Peter Abrahams, MB BS, FRCS (Ed), FRCR, DO (Hon) FHEA, Professor of Clinical Anatomy, Warwick Medical School, UK, Professor of Clinical Anatomy, St Georges University, Grenada and St Vincent, W.I., National Teaching Fellow 2011, UK, Life Fellow, Girton College, Cambridge, UK, Examiner, MRCS, Royal Colleges of Surgeons (UK), Family Practitioner, Brent, London, UK
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Its just a standard issue glue trap for catching mice, so it had some seeds of some sort in it.
That one was living in the light/vent fan in the upstairs kids bathroom. Yesterday morning, Patrick woke me up to tell me there was a bug in the bathroom(he's 4). I told him to go back to sleep, and it'd go away. When I woke up, he was in the bathroom playing with some toys, and said, oh, hi dad, there's a bug in the light. LOL. that monster was up there, but every time I tried to get it, it'd run away. Insanely fast for their size. It'd lay with its legs hanging through the grating like a lion in a tree. So I tried grabbing the legs with pliers to hold it, but it was too fast. Tried to shop vac in, too fast. Finally, I put the glue trap up there, and 2 hours later it was stuck fast. |
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Plant vs. Zombies and Bejeweled 2 now available for Nook
EA really wasn't kidding when it said its acquisition of PopCap would help get the casual developer's games on more formats faster; Plant vs. Zombies and Bejeweled 2 are now available on Barnes & Nobles' Nook HD and Nook HD+ devices. But that's not the end of EA Mobile's plans, with Real Racing 2, Tetris, Monopoly and The Game of Life all expected on the tablets over the holiday season. Is there anything you can't play games on at this point? Can I get Black Ops 2 on my microwave?
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PopCap launches freemium Bejeweled and Blitz games on iOS devices
PopCap plans to release two Bejeweled games for iOS, which will retire the current version of Bejeweled 2 + Blitz in order to switch over to a new freemium F2P model, which recently launched on portable Apple systems. Blitz contains the same 60-second gameplay as the previous version, and includes Facebook integration and a new user-interface for the Retina display screen. Coins will act as the currency behind the F2P version, and players will be able to unlock additional coins using The Daily Spin mode once per day. Bejeweled will be re-released with HD graphics and retina display support with the following three game modes: Classic, Zen, and Diamond Mine. Thanks, Shack.
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Bejeweled 2 and 3 game soundtracks available for download
The music to PopCap's Bejeweled 2 and Bejewled 3 can now be purchased and listened to as separate soundtracks via download.
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PopCap moves on WiiWare with Bejeweled 2
PopCap's announced that its first WiiWare game will be Bejeweled 2, which has hit the service with "immediate availability" in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
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PopCap games confirmed for PSN
A bunch of PopCap casual classics – Bejeweled 2, Zuma, Heavy Weapon, Peggle and Feeding Frenzy – are to appear on PSN.
Bejeweled 2 is now available in the US, with European version to follow.
The other games are yet to be dated. All feature Trophies and PSP Remote Play.
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Sanctuary Swala Camp, part of the Sanctuary Retreats collection, has just re-opened in Tanzania and combines up close encounters with wildlife with luxury amenities. Following a $1.5 million rebuild, the camp now has 12 spacious canvas pavilions, designed around an open-plan model with large living areas, king beds and en suite bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Floor to ceiling canvas windows lead onto large private lounge decks that overlook the main watering hole which regularly draws lions, leopards and resident bull elephants.
The camp now also has a new infinity swimming pool and main dining and lounge areas that offer fine dining with views over the waterhole and valley beyond combining luxury with the excitement of the African bush. The camp is located in Tarangire National Park and is home to large herds of elephants as well as more unfamiliar animals like wild bat-eared foxes. To celebrate the opening of Sanctuary Swala Camp, 2009 rates will remain throughout 2010, and rates start at $440 per person/per night, all inclusive. A special launch offer includes a deal that lets you book two nights at Sanctuary Swala Camp and get your third night for free.


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Posted Jan 27, 2009 21:05 UTC (Tue) by bkoz (guest, #4027) [Link]
FYI, GPL-compatible licenses are listed here: http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/index_html#GPLCompa...
From this list, it looks like LLVM's "University of Illinois/NCSA Open Source License" is GPL-compatible.
Thus, my (brief) reading of this is that LLVM as a GCC-plugin would be legal.
Posted Jan 27, 2009 22:05 UTC (Tue) by gmaxwell (subscriber, #30048) [Link]
For example, Adobe Alchemy is a hacked up binary-only copy of LLVM which targets the Flash virtual machine. It also includes its own binary-only intermediate format optimizer pass. Alchemy lets you take C code and run it in Flash. (my own interest in it is using it to create flash decoders for unencumbered formats So that a website's decision to use Ogg/Theora doesn't limit them to just Firefox, Opera, Safari, and Java capable clients)
When I first tried Alchemy I thought they had used GCC directly, since it uses GCC as a front end (using alchemy is exactly like using GCC to cross compile). I was hopeful that it meant Adobe was releasing their Flash VM targeting code, since this would be VERY HELPFUL for projects like haXe and Gnash. Unfortunately the backend is all proprietary, and the Alchemy license professes to forbid all forms of reverse engineering (too bad, because it outputs many undocumented FlashVM opcodes).
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Posted Jan 28, 2009 1:23 UTC (Wed) by Ze (guest, #54182) [Link]
>>I was hopeful that it meant Adobe was releasing their Flash VM targeting code, since this would be VERY HELPFUL for projects like haXe and Gnash. Unfortunately the backend is all proprietary, and the Alchemy license professes to forbid all forms of reverse engineering (too bad, because it outputs many undocumented FlashVM opcodes). So someone writes some code and compiles it using alchemy , and another person takes the source and the output and decompiles it.
Person A is complying with the license , whilst person B doesn't have too :)
Posted Jan 28, 2009 3:42 UTC (Wed) by jamesh (guest, #1159) [Link]
That is assuming that the lawyers don't decide that running said flash code on a flash player linked to the GCC runtime library is covered ...
Posted Jan 28, 2009 4:27 UTC (Wed) by dlang (✭ supporter ✭, #313) [Link]
frankly, getting anyone to say that taking valid, standard to International standards C++ code and having a compiler convert it to an executable makes that source derived from the binary (and affected in _any_ way by the compilers license) should be a long shot.
It's the other way around
Posted Jan 28, 2009 10:10 UTC (Wed) by khim (subscriber, #9252) [Link]
Source is unaffected, the binary is. You can continue to sell source under any license after said compilation - not so fo the binary. There were a lot of precedents where runtime package (needed to run the compiled code) required separate license (often on per-seat basis).
Posted Jan 28, 2009 22:14 UTC (Wed) by dlang (✭ supporter ✭, #313) [Link]
but for the compiler to mandate a library that has such a license?
or for a compiler to require per-seat licensing of the binaries that it produces???
even in the cases of proprietary compilers, you could make your source code link against a free library and not worry that using a particular compiler 'tainted' the resulting binary so that you couldn't use it without the approval of the compiler company.
Is it REALLY so strange?
Posted Jan 28, 2009 23:47 UTC (Wed) by khim (subscriber, #9252) [Link]
If you'll go back decade or so you'll find many, many, MANY packages which required separate developer license and license for redistribution. You'll find countless offers like In addition to dBASE IV version 1.1, Ashton-Tate offers a version 1.1 developer's edition with a royalty-free unlimited RunTime distribution license, the template language source code, two extra LAN keys, and additional applications distribution tools and utilities (emphasis mine). dBASE IV can produce binaries - but you have no right to redistribute them while dBASE IV developer's edition (for extra cost, of course) gives you such a license. Now - I'm not saying such requirements are great, but they certainly are not uncommon.
If you want to say "oh, it's Ok for xBase, but strange for C/C++" then I'll agree: it is stange. Most C/C++ compilers don't include such limitations. But... what's the difference between xBase and C/C++? I mean: from legal viewpoint? After all world is now accustomed to copyleft concept - and it was strange and unusual 20 years ago...
Posted Jan 29, 2009 0:07 UTC (Thu) by dlang (✭ supporter ✭, #313) [Link]
that's not how a compiler is supposed to work.
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To view more images of Meredith Alex's designs, click here [2].
Six days before her wedding last fall, Erin Herbig was a wreck: the wedding dress she had bought months earlier did not fit. Herbig and her fiancée, Josh Povec, weren't big sticklers for tradition: rather than a formal affair at a grand hotel, they'd planned an informal weekend for friends and family at the YMCA Camp of Maine on Lake Cobbosseecontee in Winthrop. Still, Herbig wasn't willing to forego a special white gown for her wedding day.
Luckily, Herbig's friend Meredith Alex, a Belfast fashion designer and installation artist, was on standby. A petite forty-year-old with blonde-streaked brown hair and an impetuous, vibrant demeanor, Alex had already agreed to alter Herbig's gown. But with a dress two sizes too large, a complicated boned bodice and a limited number of hours before the big day, that plan was no longer feasible. So Alex suggested that Herbig go shopping — specifically, that she run to Vintage Finery in Orrington to find a used dress that Alex could adapt for her.
"I went that afternoon with one of my bridesmaids and found a gorgeous asymmetrical dress," says Herbig, who works as a graphic designer for Moss, Inc. in Belfast. "The fabric was beautiful, but it looked a little dated. We needed to mod it up, and Meredith was just the person to do that."
In fact, Alex's style as a designer is much more suited to spicing up vintage wear than it is to simply taking in a waistband or hemming seams. Though she's a skilled seamstress who learned to sew as a child, Alex's design sense combines an eco-conscious outlook on the world with playful irreverence. MADgirl, her line of one-of-a-kind streetwear pieces, consists entirely of vintage clothing — with "vintage" now including Pendleton blazers from the 1980s and the occasional Ann Taylor thrift-store find —"flavor-blasted" to include polka dot trim, repurposed neckties, and the occasional feather boa. So modernizing a vintage wedding dress to give it some personality?
Totally up her alley.
"When I brought the vintage dress to her house, she put it on the dress form and got so excited," Herbig says, smiling as she recalls the moment. "She asked me what I was thinking, and together we decided to trick it out. I wanted something nontraditional, something I could move around in without sacrificing that feeling of bride-ness."
Inspired in part by a Christian Lacroix dress in a recent issue of Vogue, Alex dreamed up a handful of additions and alterations. The result was an entirely modern gown that fit Herbig's aspirations of wearing haute couture to her wedding at camp. In addition to some basic tailoring, Alex added floral details, created a small tulle train, and reimagined the dress' front panel to include a sassy silk bow. "It's really wonderful to reuse a vintage dress," says Alex. "You're creating a one-of-a-kind piece — you feel like you're not a cookie-cutter bride. It's the closest you can come to haute couture without having a whole dress custom-made."
For her part, Herbig was thrilled with the results — and wedding guests, she says, gushed about the dress all weekend long. "Like of all of Meredith's designs, the dress required me to be a little more glam and a little more fabulous — which was exactly how I wanted to feel on my wedding day," she says.
Alex was able to inspire that satisfaction in a very different way for Bucksport poet Pat Ranzoni this fall. Ranzoni, now sixty-eight, was married in a borrowed dress in 1960, when she and her husband, Ed, were working their way through the University of Maine. Alex and Ranzoni were paired as collaborators in last year's Belfast Poetry Festival, and Alex proposed that she create a bridal gown for Ranzoni to wear at the festival. "She's lived a very frugal, humble life," says Alex. "She's really into living sustainably, and I thought I could make her a beautiful, sculptural wedding dress out of fabrics that meant something to her."
Ranzoni was slightly wary of the idea. But, she says, "I felt respect from Meredith. That's important, because a wedding dress is such a personal representation of who you feel you are. And she has a capacity to sense the essence of other people. If not for her belief in this as a possibility, I wouldn't have had the confidence to say yes."
In short order, Alex put together an eclectic, artistic wedding dress. Formed on the bones of a vintage dress, Ranzoni's gown incorporates family lace, tatting, crochet work, feathers, and pictures of her grandmothers transferred onto the new dress' gores. Alex hand-stamped lines from one of Ranzoni's poems on the veil, and incorporated African cattle-keeper beads into the neckline. "She was working around it like a dancer, pinning and basting and singing," Ranzoni says. "It was not as formal as a fairy godmother, but more like being in the presence of a fairy creature."
The collaborators received high praise at the October festival for "Poetry as Wedding Dress, Wedding Dress as Poetry: The Women Fabricate Their Dreams." And while Ranzoni has a deep appreciation of Alex's skill as a designer, she is even more impressed with the younger woman's passion. "She has an amazing capacity," Ranzoni says, "to make of her life an art, and her art a life."
While Alex has worked on a handful of wedding dresses over the years, her work recently has focused on conceptual designs — worn by live models — that convey a particular theme or ideological point of view. (By day, Alex also serves as program director for Belfast's Waterfall Arts, a contemporary arts center.) Most recently, Alex's installation "Seven: A Fashion Disaster" appeared at Climate Change 21, an international gathering of scientists, policymakers, and businesspeople sponsored by the University of Maine's Climate Change Institute.
Organizer and scientist Paul Mayewski commissioned work from three artists, including Alex, to appear alongside the panel discussions on topics such as the physical science behind climate change.
A few days before the conference, Alex sits in the sunny kitchen of her Belfast home, her polka-dotted cellphone by her side. She is dressed in camouflage pants cut to capri-length and trimmed with a white-on-black polka dot ruffle. Her patterned green long-sleeved T-shirt, a thrift store find, has MADgirl screen-printed on the front, and white-on-black polka dot ruffles on the cuffs. "I'm addicted to polka dots," she says. "They really work for me — they're stylish, simple, clean, modern, and fun."
She designed the outfit as part of the forty-piece collection she showed the day before at Haute for Hospice, a benefit for Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County. Just behind her, in front of the fridge, stand a few bald, vintage mannequins with long, curled eyelashes and painted-on lipstick. They sport pieces for the climate change show — now just three days away — in various stages of completion.
Working on just a few hours of sleep, Alex buzzes with energy about the installation, which involved seven live models, a thirty-two-foot RV covered in polka dots, six interns, and a concept that revolves around the extreme weather problems caused by climate change. Titled Tornado, Hurricane, Glacier, Wildfire, Drought, Ice Storm, and Heat Wave, the dresses are elaborately constructed, sculptural garments, some of which use vintage clothing as their base. Alex also designed a commemorative gown using a 1920s-style gold dress as the base and adorning it with handmade "sequins" that document the natural disasters she features in the sculptural dresses.
Alex's applied passion for the green movement was sparked by a 2005 article in Rolling Stone that profiled twenty-five artists, musicians, and businesspeople who were doing their part to fight climate change. "I was really moved by that and wanted to figure out what I could do," Alex says.
Earlier that same year, Alex had presented "Metamorphosis in Vogue: A Gallery of Human Sculpture" as part of a weeklong show of CalArts graduates at the Kitchen, a New York alternative arts space. Her pieces dealt with socio-political issues including eating disorders, safe sex, and abortion. "Doing pieces that educate and create public awareness felt so much better to me," she says. "I love creating art that matters."
For brides wearing wedding gowns designed by Alex, no piece of art could matter more.
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Animal Diaries Archive
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Khan and Manas: Bengal Brotherly Bond!!!
27 April 2007
In November 2003, Australia Zoo was blessed with some beautiful Bengal tigers, Khan and Manas. Arriving at Australia Zoo at only two weeks of age, the handlers were lucky enough to establish a close bond enabling handlers to work with them long-term.
Three and a half years down the track our relationship is ever so strong, but this bond between the two brothers is remarkable. It is quite rare for zoos to have tigers in together in a captive environment, let alone males. This is because tigers are known for being solitary animals in the wild.
Of course, there is a lot of behavioural management and supervision from the handlers; because it is important to read the tiger's behaviour and moods as to not create undesirable situations. But mostly, Khan and Manas love being in each others company and do almost everything together.
All of our tigers are taken out for walks during the day, but usually not all together because the other tigers do appreciate some time out from each other. When the handlers walk Khan and Manas they love to go together and we know this for a fact because when one is left behind, boy do they have a whinge! The handlers will walk the tigers for one or two hours and throughout the walk Khan and Manas won't leave each others sight.
During the day at the Tiger Temple, the handlers will rotate the tigers on and off display on the tiger's terms. By that we mean that our tigers basically run their own day so if they want to go out to the temple exhibit, we take them out. If they want to come off of the temple exhibit, we take them back to their back of house exhibit. But with Khan and Manas, what one does - the other does. They just love spending the day playing together.
Even when it comes to food, they are exceptionally well behaved. After their bones, they will casually swap over and check what the other has left behind. But as for the other tigers, usually we feed them in separate areas all together.
All of our tigers have a wonderful relationship between them all and we are very fortunate. All five tigers will play together and groom each other, but Khan and Manas' relationship is a stand out with such a close bond.
Tigers can live up to their early twenties in captivity compared to the wild where they are lucky to reach 10 - 12 years old. Here at Australia Zoo Khan and Manas will spend the rest of their lives here and it appears Khan and Manas' relationship will continue to grow and be the best of friends.
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People Really Want to See Duplicity
I've been looking forward to Tony Gilroy's followup to his incredible Michael Clayton ever since I hot wind of it. Apparently, I'm not alone. The 6:30 show I tried to go to was sold out, as is this 7:35 show. It's packed and there was a line when I got here at 6:50. I'm going into this blind ( haven't read any reviews) so I'm really excited. Congrats Tony Gilroy. Now let's just hope I like this one, I'll let you know tomorrow.
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Maybe your problem was trying to go to Times Square? I went Friday after work to the 2nd Ave theater and it wasn't sold out, probably 3/4 full.
BTW, if you haven't read D.T. Max's article on Gilroy in the New Yorker a few weeks ago, you really should. It's really great. All of the discussion of his editing sessions with his brother reminded me of that Q&A discussion we saw.


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We are very excited to welcome Mark Tralfamadore Seidl to the S2 Staff as a member of the Honcast team. Mark will be working as one of our primary casters alongside Nick Breakycpk Caras. We are delighted to add such an amazing talent and individual to our team, and feel that Mark will massively enhance what Honcast has to offer to our community due to his extensive and successful experience as a top-tier competitive HoN player. Please join us in giving Mark a warm welcome!
Quote from Mark Tralfamadore Seidl:
This is a great opportunity for me, and I'm really looking forward to being on the casting side of things. One of the people that has really inspired me to do casting is Day[9], and I think HoN could really use that top-level insight on a regular basis. I'm really looking forward to bringing some really informative tips, suggestions, and feedback to games at the highest level, because I think that's what the competitors want, as well as the more casual players looking to get better themselves.
Quote from Nick Breakycpk Caras:
When setting out to look for a co-caster, we made sure to use feedback from the community to assist in the process. We were not only looking for someone who is a confident speaker and could be entertaining, but also someone who is very knowledgeable of the game for the sake of the viewer and flow of the cast. With that said, I am very excited with our decision to pick up Tralfamadore as our official co-caster for Honcast and I cant wait to begin working with him in the upcoming DreamHoN Event and much more. Tralfamadore is not only one of the best players HoN has ever seen, but also one of the most knowledgeable when it comes to the ins and outs of the game. He has also proven that he has plenty of passion for Heroes of Newerth and once again I am thrilled to work with him and I am confident the community will be pleased as well.
S2 Games: Dedicated employees serving dedicated gamers. Continuous development. Never-ending improvement.
Pu Liu | Director of Monetization
Nice one Good luck Tralf
MoonMeander: Sometimes when I get bored at night I pretend I'm Chtuluphant and charge my girlfriend, pillow, blanket off the bed and yell "MRRHHHHHHHHHH!"
Parakletos: two kinds of people in the world: people who jump on their **** in the shower and dirty liers
Fantasy: You definitely are a GIANT contributer that I am, where I am.
NovyPirat: The only thing riser needs to survive is the island and the others
yay tralf! good luck, can't wait to hear you and breaky together.
Looks like HoN is going to take off again with all the recent actions by S2. I like.
seriously whats the point of posting that stupid reddit post? yea he may have been upset with s2 but it clearly shows just raw passion for the game that he hated to see die at the time, which it sadly was. picking up tralf is by far one of the best moves s2 has made and he will do nothing but good things for s2. would love to see him in on some of the game balance and future meta shifts as well. best of luck mr. tralf. hate to see competitive hon loose a legend but that is clearly from a spectator POV. you kept a dying scene alive just long enough to get it over that hump and get it into what looks like a very promising future for the competitive side of things. Looking at the big picture i expect great things from honcast as well as s2. thank you tralf for the entertainment you provided myself as well as thousands of fans over the last 1-2 years.
I'm sure this'll be good, looking forward to the weekend casts
And abit off topic, I'm sure that I'm not only speaking for myself when I'm requesting more frequent and better headsup announcements regarding upcoming casts on facebook / the actual Honcast site. Way to often lately do you start casting live without any headsup given in the "Upcoming broadcast" section of the frontpage of the site at all and way to often do the updates happen 1-2 hours prior to the actual casts. I realize you can't always predict when X or Y match takes place but I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say that mostly the updates could hit the page (the community) sooner than what we've seen the past few months.
Meep Meep
Good for Tralf, but S2 should've picked someone else in my opinion. How many times has he bashed your company and staff?
Tralf is king!~!!!!
S2 Games: Dedicated employees serving dedicated gamers. Continuous development. Never-ending improvement.
It's gonna be awesome to have a top drafter and one of the most clever players casting games!
Hope it goes really well!


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Here's a mix from our pals at On-Air with Ryan Seacrest. The Bieber Birthday Mix..
Rumors say that she might already be engaged but here is Rihanna talking about her single life..
I've been a big nerd for superheroes for a long time. Here is what could possibly be the coolest movie EVER..


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68 Recensioni
5 su dicembre 05, 2013
Let me start by saying, when we arrive we were greeted by Dena and she immediately made us feel at home. She took us on a brief tour and showed us our room. We stayed in the Harmony Hill Room. The room was well decorated, loaded with technology, and simply comfortable. The bed was top quality. They even had a I-Pad in the room for our use. They thought of everything. Aside from the amenities of the room, the house itself was beautiful. We did not spend a lot of time in the common areas due to our our schedule. I can't say enough about John and Dena, the hosts. They made us feel like family. They made sure we were comfortable. The breakfasts were fabulous. Sunday we had Gingerbread French Toast. That alone was worth the trip! If you are thinking about staying in Orange County, NY, there is nothing to think about. Stay at the Caldwell House. If it is not available on the dates you want, change your dates. It is that good. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Risposta del proprietario
Thanks so much for such a generous review.
We take great pride in how the renovation of the Harmony Hill (and now the Carriage House) Rooms have turned out. It gives us great joy that you enjoyed your stay so much.
Please come back again!
5 su novembre 26, 2013
Never stayed at a bed anb breakfast, but after staying at the Caldwell House I doubt I would ever stay anywhere else. John and Dena made us feel like family from the moment we met them. Pleasant, smiling, upbeat and could not do enough to make it feel like home. Our first night there and my girlfriend looked at me and said "I want to stay here forever"....was like a beautiful dream, but was reality! Dena's cooking alone will bring you back. Husband John and daughter Meghan were a class act. Place was spotless and beds will make you sleep for days. A cozy, beautiful experience. Beautiful grounds and surroundings. Without a doubt plan to return. Ang/Jo NNJ
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy to know that we have introduced you to the "B&B experience" and that you enjoyed it so.
I think you grossly underestimate how much it is people like you guys that make the experience so special. The breakfast conversation we had on Sunday with everyone there was so wonderful. A whole group of people who, just hours before were strangers to each other, sitting there for nearly 3 hours talking, joking, sharing, and laughing. It was so nice - and so sad that it had to end!
Please come see us again soon!
4,8 su novembre 10, 2013
My husband and I enjoyed our stayed at the Caldwell House...our stay was just too brief. We arrived on Friday evening much later than we had planned and after ordering dinner from one of the nearby eateries, we retired to our room. We were able to stay over at the Carriage House, which had just opened. Our room was beautiful and very comfortable. We were up early the next morning and after breakfast, headed out to the game at West Point. So unfortunately, ee didn't get to spend much time at the Bed & Breakfast or explore the surrounding area. We plan to go back as soon as we can to spend more time. John and Dena are excellent host.
Risposta del proprietario
We sure do hope you will come back soon to visit us!!
It's kinda funny, I can't tell you how many people come up to a West Point game or to visit a cadat only to tell us "geez, we didn't realize there was so much to do around here" or "it sure is pretty up here, we need to come back for a longer stay!"
Until we see you again, take good care!
4,8 su novembre 06, 2013
Caldwell house bed and breakfast provided the perfect romantic getaway. It allowed for the privacy of a hotel with the calmness of the countryside. It is just 1.5-2 hours outside of NYC, and extremely easy to get to, but feels as though it's a world away. John and Dena are incredibly hospitable and always willing to help in any way necessary. I would highly recommend the caldwell house bed and breakfast to anyone who wants to spend a few nights away.
Risposta del proprietario
We really appreciate you taking the time to post such a nice review. Thank you so much and please come see us again, soon!
5 su ottobre 25, 2013
Little did I know, when we arrived at the Caldwell House, that all of the stress that I had dealt with would dissipate like a vapor. The Finnerans' effervescent joy washed all of the cares away. The accommodations were perfect and the food scrumptious. Though there is much to do nearby, it was a delight just to be able to relax. The beautiful grounds, fireplace, movies, tablet and the jacuzzi, created a blend of the antiques with the state of the art. If you need somewhere you can relax and be refreshed, the Caldwell House is the place for you. Try it, you'll LOVE it!!
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much for such kind remarks. We've worked hard to blend the old with the new to give guests a special experience. Please come see us again, soon!
PS. Can we hire you to run our PR Dept? :-)
4,8 su ottobre 17, 2013
My wife and I spent our first wedding anniversary at the Caldwell House and could not have been happier with our experience. We loved it! John and Dena were incredibly accommodating during our stay, and even drove us to and from their B&B to the train station. They also gave my wife and I two champagne glasses to help celebrate our anniversary. Our room was very well appointed, and included some nice modern touches such as a flat screen TV, Netflix and iPad. I'd definitely recommend the Caldwell House to anyone looking for a scenic getaway and very hospitable innkeepers.
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy we could play a part in making your 1st Anniversary a special one. Hope you'll be back every year to celebrate!
4,8 su ottobre 16, 2013
We recently had the great pleasure of spending two wonderful nights at the Caldwell House as the first leg of our honeymoon. The owners, Dena and John are an absolute pleasure. Warm, inviting and interesting. The room was exceptionally clean and filled with charm and comfort. The food, prepared by Dena, defies description. Every single item she prepared was quite simply the best we've ever had. This is a one of the finest most professionally run B & B's at which we've ever had the pleasure to stay.
Risposta del proprietario
How nice of you to share such nice comments! We hope you'll make your wedding anniversary an annual event here at the Caldwell House!
5 su ottobre 15, 2013
My husband, son and daughter-in-law spent a wonderful weekend at the Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast not long ago. We all enjoyed a football game on Saturday and afterward they found other things to do while I relaxed the remainder of the time. I enjoyed sitting outside on the balcony overlooking the beautiful grounds. The crisp air was relaxing, but the best relaxation was found inside. Time in the jacuzzi followed by a good book next to the fireplace, was heavenly. A great night's sleep capped off by a delightful breakfast...creme brulee french toast?!!!! I got into my car very stressed and overwhelmed on Friday and returned relaxed and energized on Sunday evening. In the world where so much is demanded, we all have to find somewhere to get the wind back into our sails. I have found such a place. Many, many thanks to the Finnerans for creating such a wonderful experience for folks like me!!! I can't wait to return.
Risposta del proprietario
Our motto, for people coming from NYC, is "we're only 60 minutes but 200 years away". Sounds like we were able to accomplish that for you!
Please come see us again!
4,2 su ottobre 10, 2013
Hosts were warm, friendly and funny. Public rooms welcoming and bedroom was terrific, well-appointed, and included the surprising addition of a tablet for internet browsing. Breakfast was outstanding quality - just more than this person could consume. I would definitely return!
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come see us again, soon!
5 su settembre 23, 2013
We arrived after dinner and spent the rest of the evening relaxing in front of the TV. Early the next morning, we fixed ourselves coffee and sat on the front porch, watching the sun touch the creek and light up the trees. John's company and Dena's breakfast were delightful, as was the company of the other guests staying in the house. I would stay there again.
Risposta del proprietario
Isn't the front porch in the morning special??!! The Caldwells knew exactly what they were doing when they pointed the house in that direction. Early morning is such a special time watching mother nature wake up along the creek.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
4,4 su settembre 02, 2013
We searched and searched for the perfect B&B, one that would be clean, provide our own bathroom, a/c, a TV and have Internet, yet have all the original charm of a "real B&B" in a beautiful scenic area that had lots to do in the surrounding area, and we found our paradise here. From the moment we walked in the door, until the moment we left, we felt like royalty, yet we were also very comfortable. Dena and John (the owners) welcomed us, they made sure that they honored any all food allergies or whatever we did or not eat for whatever reason. By the way, Dean is an AMAZING cook. The entire B&B was beautiful, filled with everything that one could imagine or need, day or night. There are games, snacks, and beverages available whenever one desires. We did not want to leave. As soon as we got home, we contacted our friends, and are planning a weekend to go back with them.
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy that your search for the "perfect B&B" led you to us! We try very hard to make everyone's experience a special one and we are gland we could do so for you.
Can't wait to see you and your friends - and we'll have some pleasant surprises for you with some of the new work we've been doing around here.
5 su settembre 01, 2013
We only spent one night at the Caldwell House, but as we left, we wished we had more time to spend there. Dena and John are wonderful hosts, welcoming us with warmth upon arrival and spending quite a lot of time telling us the house's history, talking about renovations they had made and making recommendations for local activities and food options. The house itself is circa 1800 and is full of interesting materials and antiques. John and Dena keep it immaculate and the guest rooms are all large, comfortable, private, quiet and have private, individual bathrooms. If you must remain connected, they have wifi and excellent TV options (including a flat screen) in each room, but truth be known, we didn't use any of that. We were just enjoying the peace and quiet, the comfort of the bed and sitting areas and the adventure of staying in an amazing old building. Loughran's next door proved to be a very good place for dinner and our fellow guests also had good things to say about Bella Luna just down the road. Dena's breakfast in the morning was outstanding and sent us all off into the day pampered and smiling. In all, Caldwell House is an excellent choice for spending a night or much longer and Dena and John will make sure you are comfortable, happy and well taken care of. [August 2013]
Risposta del proprietario
We wish you could have spent more time, too. We so enjoyed having you and your wonderful company.
Please come see us again soon!
5 su agosto 25, 2013
The accomondations were wonderful. The hosts were warm and friendly and made us feel right at home. Looking forward to going back
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come back and visit us again soon!
John and Dena
4,6 su agosto 23, 2013
My husband & I spent 3 nights at Caldwell house and enjoyed our stay very much. We were greeted warmly by John & Dena and then shown to our beautiful room. The bed was very comfortable, nice linens and all the comforts of home. Breakfast was wonderful and very very filling! We took several day trips and found it an easy drive to West Point and Hyde Park. We intend to return with friends some day!
Risposta del proprietario
We sincerely look forward to that return trip you are planning. It would be wonderful to have you as guests again!
John and Dena
4,4 su agosto 19, 2013
We chose to stay at Caldwell House the night before the West Point Triathlon instead of one of the local hotels in Newburg. We realized we wouldn't have a lot of time to enjoy the house because of all the things we had planned to do in the area, but we decided to stay there anyway because we knew it would be a great way to relax before the triathlon. We're certainly glad we made the decision! We arrived Saturday afternoon and received a warm welcome from John, who gave us a short tour of the house before taking us to our room. When we explained that we needed to leave for the triathlon by 7:00 am and would miss breakfast, he immediately asked Dena what could be done to help us out. She quickly told us that she would make a parfait with yogurt, fruit and granola and leave it in the refrigerator. John then showed us where to store the bike for the night and printed out a map with directions to the start of the triathlon. Our short stay was definitely off to a great start! Sunday morning brought and early start for us. (Thank goodness there was coffee in the parlor!) When we went to the kitchen to get our breakfast, we found a goody bag in the refrigerator with two generous servings of parfait, along with brownies, water and bananas. Needless to say, we wished we were going to be around for Dena's renowned breakfast that we'd read about, but her goody bag was a pleasant surprise and definitely filled us up! We hope to travel to the lower Hudson Valley more in the future and will definitely consider staying with John and Dena again...if nothing else than to enjoy that breakfast we missed out on this time!
5 su agosto 17, 2013
I surprised my boyfriend with a stay at the beautiful, picturesque Calwell House for his birthday and it couldn't have been more perfect! The house is absolutely gorgeous, home-y, and immaculate. Breakfast was huge and so delicious! Unfortunately, John was out of town during our stay, but Dena was amazing. She was so warm and accommodating, ensuring every detail of our stay was truly unforgettable! We will be back!
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy that your "birthday treat" was all you had hoped for. Now it's his turn to treat you for your birthday back here!! :-)
4,4 su agosto 04, 2013
We were traveling for pleasure and this was a wonderful place to say and relax.
4,8 su luglio 30, 2013
My husband and I needed a night away from the kids. John and Deena were fabulous hosts. They made us feel like it was our home too. The house is decorated beautifully. The room we stayed in (Trestle) was nice too. By the way, Deena makes the best french toast ever!!! She was kind enough to share the recipe. ;) You will have a great, relaxing stay.
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Caldwell House. It was our pleasure to serve you!
Please come see us again soon,
4,8 su luglio 22, 2013
Great stay. Had lunch at the pub around the corner. Visited the winery. Awesome weekend getaway.
4,4 su luglio 22, 2013
Staying at Caldwell House B&B was part of a weekend birthday celebration that I planned for my partner. We were very pleased with our room (Trestle) and breakfast was delicious! Dena and John welcomed us like old friends. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit to the Hudson Valley.
Risposta del proprietario
We are really looking forward to having you visit us again soon and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your birthday weekend.
All the best and please keep in touch!
5 su luglio 07, 2013
My husband and I recently visited Orange County, New York for a much needed getaway. After researching the local B&B's, we decided on Caldwell House. Even before arriving, I had communication with Dena and John regarding things to do in the area, especially 4th of July activities. They immediately looked into the local celebrations and advised us well. Our stay was nothing short of wonderful. The home is warm and welcoming and the room was very comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding, and Dena shared several recipes with me that I certainly plan to try at home. She was very accommodating when we asked for an earlier breakfast time for us due to medical reasons. It was so nice to have early morning conversations with John and Dena at breakfast and feel like we have made new friends. We can see why The Caldwell House has received awards for excellence for B&B's and would love to return again soon.
Risposta del proprietario
Thanks so much for such a kind review! We sincerely believe that our success with the Caldwell House has as much to do with the wonderful guests that stay with us as it does with anything we do. It is so easy to be hospitable with the guests are as wonderful as you were.
We, too, felt like we made new friends and hope that we will see you again soon. Until then, all the best!
5 su luglio 06, 2013
We went for a short get away trip. Great B & B! Dena and John were super kind, breakfast was delicious, room was clean & charming, and very relaxing. There were bath robes ready, cute hand knitted wash clothes and shampoo / conditioner / shower gel ( it would have been nicer if these were labeled) John even printed out google map direction for our next destination !! We would defiantly go back.
Risposta del proprietario
Thanks! We hope that you will get to stay with us longer next time. It was a pleasure to host you.
Also, thanks for the suggestion about labeling the dispensers. We've been meaning to do that!
Until next time, take care.
4,4 su luglio 05, 2013
We stayed one night at Caldwell House on our way to Maine. Room and service were great, exceeded only by the warm and personal attention from hosts Dena and John. We will be back to see more of the Hudson River Valley, and we intend to bring two other couples along next time. Thanks Dena for your sparkling hospitality.
4,8 su luglio 02, 2013
Loved staying at The Caldwell House for 3 nights. John and Dena are great hosts, everything was immaculate and the breakfasts were out of this world. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thanks, Michele and John
5 su giugno 23, 2013
We had the pleasure of staying at Caldwell House recently. John and Dena and their family were extremely gracious hosts and went out of their way to make sure we felt well-rested and comfortable. The rooms were charming, clean and nicely decorated. From our quiet time reading on the beautiful porch to enjoying the delicious breakfasts with our hosts, everything was just lovely. Please visit this beautiful B&B. Thanks to John and Dena for a great few days!
4,8 su giugno 22, 2013
I took my husband here for his 30th birthday as a surprise. John and Dena were AMAZING and the B&B was absolute perfection! They added special touches to our stay to make sure my husband had the best birthday ever. And the breakfast?! DELICIOUS! We can't wait to go back!
5 su giugno 17, 2013
My husband and I stayed at the Caldwell House, in the Catherine Caldwell Suite for our June 2012 wedding. In searching the area for B&B's for this very important occasion, we visited about 3 or 4 local inns, and had tours with each of the owners. After meeting with John and Dena Finneran, owners of the Caldwell House, and seeing their gorgeous property and beautifully apportioned guestrooms, complete with full historical décor and items, as well as incorporating high-end modern amenities, we knew immediately that we had found the perfect location for our first night as husband and wife. We just completed our 1-year anniversary stay at the Caldwell House, and it was like returning home. We were looking forward to coming back, just as much to see our dear new friends, as to enjoy the lovely house, great front porch and amazingly comfortable four-poster bed! After the business surrounding our wedding weekend, we made sure this time to work time into our two-day trip to just relax and enjoy this lovely inn. There are many beautiful places to stay in the Hudson Valley, but it is the genuine warmth and hospitality that John and Dena provide, that makes the Caldwell House the best choice, with no comparison. This is even before I mention Dena's breakfast in the morning, which is just unbeatable, and ALWAYS a highlight- my husband is a Chef, and is continually impressed. We will be back each year on our wedding anniversary, without a doubt, and whenever we can get away in between!
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much! As we round out our second year of ownership, we are now starting to develop our own set of traditions here. You were one of our first newlywed couples and now you are part of an anniversary tradition. We can't begin to tell you how happy it makes us feel to play some small part in making those really important days in your lives something special.
We'd say "until next year" but that would be too long. Come see us again soon!
4,8 su giugno 16, 2013
John and Dena were sunny hosts, and ordered improved weather for my wife and me. We will tell all family and friends about our very favorable experience at Caldwell House.
Risposta del proprietario
Ssshhh!!! You were not supposed to tell anyone that we oderred up some good weather for you - now everyone is gonna want it!!! :-)
Seriously, we're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that we will get to see you again soon. Until then, all the best to you.
5 su giugno 11, 2013
My husband and I just returned from our most recent stay at the Caldwell House B&B (we stay there when we visit family in the area). While I haven't written a review before, I felt compelled to do so after our most recent stay. We simply LOVE the place and the hosts, Dena and John are wonderful. Each time we stay there seems to be something new about the B&B. We first stayed there not long after Dena and John took over. The changes they have made to the House are well thought out. They have turned what was already an extremely nice B&B into a world class Inn. They have added all sorts of modern conveniences (iPads, wall mounted flat screen TVs, Blu-ray players that include Netflix) while maintaining the charm of a beautiful 200 year old home. They are nearly done with the construction on a new room, which we cannot wait to stay in. What they have already done (they've redone front porch with beautiful wood, added ceiling fans and new furniture, a beautiful new stone patio on the side of the house, and tons of new landscaping) and plan to do to the grounds is amazing. They really pay attention to the details! Oh yeah, and then there is breakfast. I don't think we have ever had the same meal twice despite having spent at least 10 nights there. It is all so delicious and the portions are quite generous. It never seems to matter whether the house is packed or we are the only couple there, somehow Dena and John make you feel special. The Caldwell House has gone from being a B&B that happened to be close to our family to a place we can't wait to go back to –and, oh yeah, maybe we will visit our family, too!
Risposta del proprietario
Wow, where do we begin to thank you? We've been trying real hard to balance all the improvements we've made and are planning to make with a desire to maintain the beauty of the original house. It is feedback from wonderful guests like you that have been such a help to us.
We are so happy you found the Caldwell House while visiting your family and are looking forward to your next visit. We'll have a few new surprises in store for you!!
5 su giugno 03, 2013
My wife and I spent our 9th Anniversary 5/29/13 at the Caldwell House. I checked the reviews out as I always do when staying somewhere and the great reviews I saw online were accurate. Deena and John were wonderful, and they weren't faking it. They were very accommodating, the room was very nice and clean. They had snacks for you, coffee and water. The breakfast was scrumptious.. I highly recommend the Caldwell House. Mike
Risposta del proprietario
While we hope to make every guest's stay a great one, we are especially happy when we can make a special occasion getaway a memorable one for our guests!
Please think us us for all your future anniversary getaways (and any other time, too :-)
All the best,
5 su maggio 21, 2013
Our Band were guests at the Caldwell House last Thursday evening. We had played at Jim Loughran's Irish Pub (right next door) and were given a night of pure delight at the Caldwell House. The 4 poster bed was beautiful and the the shower was really nice ( even for a one legged guy!) Breakfast was to die for. Our hosts made us feel at home and really cared about us. I just wish we could have stayed all weekend. What a get-a-way!
Risposta del proprietario
No, thank you!!! Your band provides so much pleasure for the customers at Loughran's and our guests rave about Thursday night "Irish Music Nite" at the pub.
We look forward to seeing you this Thursday and hope you can stay with us again.
4,0 su maggio 15, 2013
My wife and I spent a night this past weekend and enjoyed Caldwell House immensely. John and Dena were great hosts. Breakfast was awesome - and we enjoyed it with a great group of other guests. There is some construction now that will be completed soon but I must say it had no impact on the experience. We will return!
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us! And thank you for putting up with the day time noise the construction guys were making.
The good news is - they are done!!! We'll be posting pictures on our Facebook site so please wander over there and have a look.
We hope to see you again in the very near future.
4,6 su aprile 29, 2013
I was in the city for work and needed a bit of R&R. Took the train and was met at the station by John. John and Dena went out of their way to be helpful and welcoming. The house is beautiful and each room is well appointed. The breakfasts were delicious and Dena is very accommodating to one's tastes... the front porch sofas have the ability to sweep one away with a good book or the morning paper! I hope to be back!
Risposta del proprietario
Thanks for your kind remarks and we are so happy we were able to give you the "R&R" that you needed and wanted.
It was a pleasure to have you here and we hope to see you again soon!
5 su aprile 24, 2013
My wife and I wanted to get away for the weekend for our 45th wedding anniversary. My niece who lives in the area suggested the Caldwell House. Both my wife and I were pleased with the accommodations. John and Dena were very pleasant and helpful. Here was an Ipad in the room which allowed us to find a restaurant nearby. Dawn cleaned our room and was also very pleasant. This was a nice experience for our anniversary and will make arrangements for a return visit in the near future..
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy that your wedding anniversary w/e was special and that we had to the chance to play a small part in making it so.
Congratulations on the first 45 years and here's to 45 more!
John and Dena
5 su aprile 17, 2013
We had a reunion with college friends at Caldwell House and couldn't have found a more perfect setting. The house is lovely, the food delicious, and hosts, John, Dena, and Meagan, warm and welcoming. This was the bed and breakfast experience we've heard about, but had not found until now. Hoping to spend another weekend soon!
Risposta del proprietario
You failed to mention that it was not just ANY college reunion, it was a VILLANOVA reunion!!! :-)
We were so honored that you chose us for such an occasion and we hope that the Caldwell House will be your "reunion home" for many years to come!
Go 'Cats!
5 su aprile 09, 2013
Our daughter was getting married at the local Brotherhood Winery. We stayed at the Caldwell House B&B for the night of the wedding. Dena & John allowed us to come early so the bride, bridal party, my husband & myself could get dressed and ready for the wedding. The photographer came and took beautiful pictures inside and out. The bride & groom stayed the night as well and their room was decorated beautifully with rose petals on the bed and a nice bottle of champagne so they could toast their beautiful day. We are looking forward to going back to enjoy Dena & John's hospitality again!
Risposta del proprietario
We are so grateful that you chose our Inn for your most special of occasions. Alison was simply beautiful and radiant and the entire wedding party was a real treat to be around.
We especially want to thank the parents of the bride - Joe and Carol - for their absolute "grace under pressure".
It was a beautiful day and made even more memorable for us by the wonderful family and bridal party. All the best to Alison and Gregory!
4,8 su gennaio 17, 2013
My Husband and I stayed overnight last weekend to celebrate our anniversary. The hospitality we recieved even before we actually came was amazing! They helped my husband plan a little "treat" for the room and greeted us at the door when we arrived. The room was lovely and the jacuzzi was bliss. This B&B was close to all the things we wanted to do and breakfast in the morning was yummy and the converation was engaging. I cannot wait to go back! P.S. I love that you can book one night instead of a two night minimum.
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much! We are so happy we could be a small part in making your anniversary so special.
Please come back and see us again!
4,0 su gennaio 17, 2013
My husband and I stayed for only one night, but the night at Caldwell House was what we needed to get away from our crazy daily lives! Very quiet and quaint home, loved the coffee and goodies in the sitting room. Dina & John were great hosts, and made us feel very welcome and the breakfast was wonderful!
Risposta del proprietario
Thanks so much for your kind words. We are so happy that we were able to provide a tiny bit of rest and relaxation for you.
We certainly hope you will come see us again real soon!
5 su dicembre 31, 2012
I can't say enough about Caldwell House. John and Dena are gracious hosts. The first two days we had them all to ourselves and it felt like staying with family. Dena's culinary skills are extraordinary. The atmosphere, history, setting and appointments make Caldwell House a bucket list worthy experience. If you don't go before you die, don't die. Frank and Becky Forthun
Risposta del proprietario
Frank and Becky,
Thanks so much for such a nice review! We look forward to many more of your stays with us.
Happy New Year,
John and Dena
5 su dicembre 17, 2012
Fabulous bread and breakfast, convenient to New York. Can't say enough about how wonderful the hosts are and what a beautiful location. Highly recommended
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come see us again soon!!
5 su dicembre 02, 2012
Me and my mate spent the weekend at the Caldwell House...John and Dena were fabulous hosts. The breakfasts were delicious! We had total privacy when we wanted it, but had engaging conversation at breakfast, as well. It was close to the wineries and Woodbury Commons. We spent the day visiting those two places. Our room was cozy, comfortable and intimate. Loved the decor and the little "touches" that were all around the house. I would recommend the Caldwell House to anyone wanting to relax, or just spend some "down" time away. Thanks again John and Dena for everything! Rita and Frank
Risposta del proprietario
Rita and Frank,
What a lovely note! Thank you so much for such kind remarks.
We miss our breakfast time conversation, too.
Don't forget to come back for that "girls' weekend away"!! :-)
5 su novembre 27, 2012
I don't know why I (we) even stay in hotels. B&Bs are the way to go, and our stay at Caldwell House reminded me of that. It wasn't a hotel - it was a memory. We came back east from Cali to attend my sister's wedding. There are other B&Bs, but my brother drove by this house every day and he said he knew it would be just the kind of place I would like. My brother obviously knows me well, because he couldn't have been more right. We stayed in the Catherine Caldwell Room where there is a fab jacuzzi tub and equally fab 4 poster bed with the most comfortable linens (note this fact if you plan on getting up early - that bed will call you back for a few minutes more). Every morning you are awakened by the smells of something indulgent wafting from the kitchen. John and Dena couldn't be more gracious. It was like staying with really good friends that just happen to have this beautiful historic home. It's the kind of house you (I) can imagine waking up in on Christmas Morning (with Dena miraculously appearing from the kitchen with something sinful to eat). I never missed a hotel room, but I honestly miss Caldwell House and it's proprietors. I console myself with the wonderful memory and the knowledge that I have a great place to stay when I visit again.
Risposta del proprietario
Patrice & FC,
It is sooooo nice of you to not only honor us with such a wonderful review.
Please let your brother know, also, that we appreciate him thinking of and recommending us.
All the best to you during this wonderful holiday season!
5 su ottobre 29, 2012
My husband and I spent four nights at this delightful B&B. The owners, Dena and John, directed us to the nicest Irish Pub, where we had the largest most scrumptious standing rib, and to the many local attractions. Dena makes a delicious breakfast - different each morning. Really a wonderful place - would highly recommend.
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much for such a kind review. We are so happy we could make your stay with us all that you had hoped for! Please come see us again.
5 su ottobre 27, 2012
We had won a two night stay at The Caldwell House in a Silent Auction bid for charity. It was one of the best buys I had ever purchased. The bucolic setting, the history of the place and its former inhabitants, the comfortable rooms and quaint location all made it one of the nicest stays for a three day get away. The owners, Dena and John, are like family and her breakfasts are to die for. Homemade everything.. We will stay there everytime we are in the area without a doubt. Relaxation and comfort await anyone there.
4,8 su ottobre 09, 2012
My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay at the Caldwell House. The owners are extremely friendly and accomodating. Our room was very comfortable and nicely decorated. The breakfasts were delicious. We would stay here again.
Risposta del proprietario
Please do come visit again. We really enjoyed having you stay with us!
5 su ottobre 08, 2012
Stayed here for the night. Great bathtub. Just an awesome place.
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come see us again!
5 su ottobre 08, 2012
As an old road warrior, I have never had the opportunity to travel to the Hudson River Valley. It is truly my loss. I can now understand why the early settlers decided to stay. We had the opportunity to tour and experience a football game at West Point. I now understand how SI rated the game experience as the best in the country. We had a wonderful time with our engaging hosts, John and Dena. Take the time to enjoy life here!
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy you enjoyed your Hudson Valley experience as much as you did. It is truly one of the most beautiful spots on earth this time of the year!
Please come see us again soon.
5 su settembre 27, 2012
The Caldwell House is a gem in the town of Salisbury Mills. The owners Dena and John were so welcoming and made me feel right at home. Everything was as advertised, and it was a lot more comfortable than some bed and breakfasts I've stayed at in the past. The breakfast was amazing! Dena is a great cook and was able to create special "dairy-free" raspberry crepes to accommodate my lactose intolerance. They were delicious and I was thrilled to be able to have the real "bed and breakfast" experience. There is a train station only a few minutes away that takes you right into the city, so you can get a full experience of New York. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you for the fantastic trip!
Risposta del proprietario
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! We know it is hard to beat the Southern CA weather but it seems you found the Hudson Valley to be much to your liking.
Please come see us again real soon!
5 su settembre 24, 2012
Dear Deena, John and Megan, Thank you for adding a wonderful touch to our vacation! We loved your home, talking with you and enjoying the area your Bed and Breakfast surrounds. We hope to someday get back to your part of the country. Have a wonderful family wedding!!!
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much for your kind remarks. We are so glad that you enjoyed yourself and we hope you will visit again soon!
5 su agosto 20, 2012
My husband and I recently returned from a wedding at West Point, and stayed at the Caldwell House for two nights. I have to echo all the other reviewers in saying that we very much enjoyed our stay! In my opinion, people make a place great, and John and Dena are simply great people! The house was beautiful, the room we stayed in was lovely and spotless! Dena is an excellent cook, and we enjoyed our breakfast each morning. I also appreciated grabbing a homemade cookie as a midnight snack! I loved the location too. We were a short drive to West Point, and it was easy to pop into Washingtonville for errands. The Irish Pub around the corner served great pub-style fare, had a nice beer selection, and was a two minute stroll to boot! No need to worry about driving. We highly recommend Caldwell House!
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. We thoroughly enjoyed the time we got to spend with you and Matt.
It would be great to have you as guests again - soon!!!
5 su agosto 20, 2012
The Caldwell House is a beautiful bed & breakfast. Dena, John and Megan made us feel welcome and at home. A DELICIOUS three course breakfast is served every morning in the dining room. The rooms are very beautiful and very very clean. Enjoyed staying at the Caldwell House in Hudson Valley.
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much. Please come see us again real soon!!!
5 su agosto 19, 2012
John and Dena are fantastic hosts and promptly attended to our various needs. We stayed for my sister's bachelorette party. They set up wine tastings and a limo to take us to 4 of the best local wineries and set up a spa day at the local salon. They have fantastic recommendations for local restaurants as well. The rooms were spotless and charming. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a friendly atmosphere.
Risposta del proprietario
This was our first Bachelorette Party and we were nervous about getting everything just right. We are sooooo happy that everything worked out as well as it did.
Lets start planning anniversary parties??!! ;-)
5 su agosto 06, 2012
The Caldwell House was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed in. From the moment we arrived Dena and John were warm, welcoming made us feel like guests in their home. The room was extremely well appointed and contained all amenities for our comfort and convenience. Beds were very comfortable and afforded us two great nights sleep. Breakfast was a wonderful treat that began with personalized menues and continued with delicious well prepared food and friendly service. Overall 5 stars from us. Richard& Linda
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you. We so enjoyed having you stay with us. Please come see us again real soon!
5 su agosto 06, 2012
This past weekend, my husband and I celebrated our third year anniversary at the Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast in Salisbury, NY. It was the first time that either of us had ever been to a bed and breakfast, yet it was an experience that we will never forget. It is a striking historic home. Besides the fact that the owners, Mama & Papa Finn, are some of the friendliest people that one could ever meet, the house and rooms were immaculate. Breakfast was PHENOMENAL…so much so that I had to stuff my purse with recipes! :) During our weekend stay, we visited West Point, Brotherhood Winery, and the Premium Outlets…which all very close points of interest. There was a full house. Being the last to leave, I was amazed to see that ALL of the other friendly guests were just as pleased as we were. Each guest left with a smile, offering extra praise. Whether or not you have been to a bed and breakfast on a previous occasion, visiting the Caldwell House is a MUST! It truly deserves each of the FIVE stars granted.
Risposta del proprietario
Wow, can you come be our publicists??!! Thank you for such a nice review.
5 su agosto 02, 2012
My husband and I went to this lovely bed and breakfast for our wedding anniversary. John and Dena couldn't have been nicer. The inn was terrific and we had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend The Caldwell House!
4,6 su agosto 01, 2012
Great place to stay. If you're in the area and need a place to stay, you won't be sorry
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much. Please come see us again real soon!!!
4,6 su luglio 23, 2012
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay at the Caldwell House. The breakfast was delicious!!
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much! Please come see us again soon.
5 su giugno 10, 2012
The Caldwell House is an amazing place to stay while visiting West Point. During graduation, we were able to get away from the hustle and bustle and just relax! The drive to West Point was easy and short making it the perfect place to stay! I wish I had discovered it four years ago!
Risposta del proprietario
Thanks so much for such a kind review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that you will come see us again soon.
All the best - John and Dena
5 su maggio 28, 2012
Immediately upon arrival, my boyfriend and I felt right at home at Caldwell. A beautiful 200 year-old home on acres of lush land, this home is charming inside and out, and the innkeepers John and Dena make it all the better. A DELICIOUS three-course breakfast is served every morning - this morning ours was mango gratin, freshly baked blueberry muffins, and a tasty hash brown quiche with fresh fruit salad. Dena always has freshly baked treats in the parlor, along with coffee, tea, and other beverages for guests' convenience. Though the local pub is literally right around the corner, everything else (winery, Storm King) is a mile or to away, and John and Dena offered multiple times to drive us wherever we needed to go. All in all, our experience here was enjoyable and we truly felt like we were at home away from home. Can't wait to come back!
Risposta del proprietario
Dena and I are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. PLEASE do come see us again soon!
5 su aprile 29, 2012
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Caldwell House, in Salisbury Mills, NY. During a recent visit to NYC, we were looking for a place that was just a short car ride away, but yet would take us away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Caldwell House fit the bill. The Caldwell House is a wonderfully restored home built in the early 1800's. Everything about the home has been carefully preserved....and on entry to the foyer, you feel like you've been transformed to a simpler and more relaxing time in history. Each guest room is more charming than the next, and all are uniquely decorated with period furnishings and their own private bath. Our favorite part about the home was the beautiful wraparound porch that overlooked the Caldwell House's wonderful property. While we were there, the flowers were all in bloom and the grounds were just gorgeous. The new owners, John and Dena are working tirelessly on the grounds to prepare them for the summer season. Breakfast at the Caldwell House consisted of a delicious multi-course meal prepared by our friendly hosts. We loved waking up to the smell of fresh bread and pastries. During the meal, John and Dena shared stories about the Caldwell family and provided a great historical perspective on the home and the surrounding area. During our stay, we visited West Point (just a short drive away) and some of the local wineries. Our favorite dinner was eaten at Laughran's Irish Pub, just around the corner from the inn. After grabbing a pint, it felt great to walk home at the end of the evening and relax in the parlor. The Caldwell House website accurately depicts all that the Inn and the area has to offer. However, nothing can capture the charm and history of this magical place in the Hudson Valley, short of staying for a night or two. We will definitely stay at the Caldwell House the next time we visit the NYC area.
5 su aprile 16, 2012
Dena and John were just great. We flew in via JFK airport and drove to Hudson valley using our GPS. Caldwell House is tucked away in the woods so getting there is an adventure of its own. We were originally set for 2 nights but ended up staying a 3rd night! The house is truly a house of history and character. Thanks, John, for making the history of the place and the surrounding truly come alive. I enjoyed our breakfast conversations about politics and other stuff. Dena, you really spoilt us with your decadent breakfast feast. Appreciated you waking up earlier to bake such goodies for us. My mouth waters when I think of those waffles, cinnamon rolls etc. Most of all, thanks for accommodating our baby Dawn. She certainly enjoyed your company! Thanks for entertaining her and helping us with our many requests ranging from using the washing machine to finding a bathtub for our girl!
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much for such a kind review! We enjoyed having you here tremendously and miss your precious little daughter's smile so much. It brightened every morning for us!
We hope your tour of US Hospitals was successful and that you will come back to practice nearby.
Please stop by and see us again!
4,8 su aprile 07, 2012
I had a truly lovely experience at Caldwell House. It was the perfect balance of peace & quiet and enjoyable conversation. Not to mention food that I'll be thinking about wistfully with every bite of plain tuna sandwich or Chinese takeout I eat for the next few weeks! If I know anyone heading up to the area, I will most certainly point them in your direction.
5 su febbraio 19, 2012
One of our favorite things to do is B&B hunting.....it is always fun to search for new places to stay close to NYC. But it seems like that may not happen as often any more, as we came upon an awesome place and foresee returning very soon and hopefully often!! As soon as we walked through the door of the Caldwell House we immediately felt at home. John and Dena are the most gracious hosts. The conversation was spirited, the history of the area is fascinating, the Jacuzzi room was wonderful, and breakfast was a treat! Just don't wait for John to get you coffee!?.......... It was great weekend, Thanks, Al and Loretta
Risposta del proprietario
Oh great, you just had to remind Dena !! ;-) She has had me running sprints between the coffee pot and the table ever since you left!!
Seriously, thanks for the wonderful review. We can't wait to see you again. It was so much fun sitting around and chatting with you guys the other day. It is so good to hear that your couple of days away was all you had hoped it would be.
All the best, John and Dena
4,0 su gennaio 05, 2012
Charming and cosy, friendly host and great breakfast, a prefect retreat for a visit into beautiful Hudson Valley. Highly recommended.
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come back soon!
5 su dicembre 21, 2011
Dena and John are delightful hosts, and the Caldwell House is a gem! I wish we could have stayed longer, they made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to answer questions we had before we arrived and were thorough in providing information once we got there. In addition to being a wonderful, charming place, it exceeded our expectations as a GLBT-friendly establishment.
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much for such a kind review. While we have only owned the Caldwell House for a short time, we hope that the pride we have in owning it and the determination we have to make it a success show through.
As for being friendly, well all we can say is that is that we have been blessed with so many wonderful guests who make it so easy to be. We love telling the Caldwell story, our story, and hearing our guests' stories.
We wish you the best this holiday season and hope we see you again soon in the New Year!
4,6 su novembre 28, 2011
My wife and I wanted a place to stay while doing our holiday shopping upstate. We could not have been happier with the Caldwell House! The room was great and the hosts were extremely friendly and very accomodating. The breakfast was the best I have had in years! I highly recommend.
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you so much for your kind words. We so enjoyed having you and hope you will come again soon!
4,6 su novembre 04, 2011
Historic 200 year old home. Comfortable room. Great breakfast. Very cordial innkeepers. Good recommendation for dinner in a local town. Will stay there again if we are in the area.
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We do hope you will come again very soon!
4,6 su ottobre 31, 2011
Stayed up at Caldwell House for the first time this weekend with my fiance, and what a weekend it turned out to be! I got there late Fridaynight, but the new owners (John and Dena) were still at Caldwell and checked me in. I went over to the little Irish Pub that is practically on the property for a drink and some live music to finish off the night. We woke up Saturday morning for a delicious breakfast, and then we ventured out for the majority of the morning. Came back just in time to miss the huge snow storm. They ended up losing power, but there were enough flashlights there to light up the entire house, and they managed to cook some pasta since we couldn't get out for dinner. Was asleep very early on Saturday and woke up on Sunday and had another great breakfast. Not only was the snow starting to melt, but John had gone out and cleaned off our car for us early in the morning, without us knowing. All in all, it was a great weekend, and I will definitely come back. It was nice to see the old owners, Gene and Carmella, still there and to say goodbye. But I think the Caldwell House is in good hands with the new owners!
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you for your very kind message! The snowstorm certainly added a touch to the w/e that none of us had expected!
As for the service, well, we want everyone who stays with us to have a sense that they have been long time friends who have come to see us. The little things we do are what friends would do for friends!
We do hope you will come see us again soon!


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Cameron: Stretch Of U.S. 77 To Be Reduced To One Lane
A stretch of U.S. Highway 77 will be reduced to a single lane of traffic Tuesday in Cameron.
A stretch of U.S. Highway 77 will be reduced to a single lane of traffic Tuesday in Cameron.
Cameron police are looking for a man who stole the tires and rims from a truck at a local dealership.
A Tree of Angels ceremony will follow the Cameron Christmas Parade on Dec. 5.
An accused Central Texas killer pleaded guilty to capital murder Wednesday, interrupting jury selection for a trial in which he could have been sentenced to death if convicted.
Jury selection in the capital murder trial of a Rockdale man entered its second week on Monday in a Milam County courtroom in Cameron.
A local hospital will offer free breast cancer screenings to women in five area counties who don't have medical insurance.
One person was transported to the hospital after a one car rollover Friday morning.
A small grass fire was put out promptly by the Cameron Fire Department Wednesday evening.
A Central Texas man died Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle rollover accident in west Milam County.
A golf tournament will be held Sunday, August 15th at the Cameron Country Club, located at 1901 E. 21st in Cameron, to benefit the Eric Balch family.