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Metamorphosis - Transformation of the jazz solo by Sam Most
Metamorphosis - Transformation of the jazz solo by Sam Most
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(Note: If this is the first post you've read in this series, and you're mystified by the PLN acronym, start with What's a PLN, anyway?)
The seven guest authors for the "Front Lines of EFL" series have been the members of my personal learning network I've shared with most intensively in the past few weeks, so I thought I'd share what I've learned from them. If you haven't read all of the posts in this series, then perhaps it will provide a good summary as well, before moving on to more stories.
So far, we've had posts from teachers in Turkey, Korea, Japan, Spain, Germany, Greece, and Thailand. While a few of the insights are unique to a specific country (I never knew that nearly half of the people in Greece speak English, for example), the majority seem remarkably universal. There appears to be more difference between EFL in public and private schools than there is in EFL between countries.
So here's a bit of what I've learned from these teachers:
From Özge Karaoğlu in Turkey, I've learned that even very young children can learn effectively using technology if it is in the hands of a talented teacher. Transitions and routines are important in children's classes. If we begin each class with the same English routine, and use the same transition between activities, then students can always succeed at some part of class (even when they struggle with other parts of the lesson). The first English teacher children encounter has an awesome responsibility, for we can influence the attitude students take with them into future classes. To create the most positive atmosphere possible, teachers should identify clear goals, anlayze both what we have available as resources and what our students need. And perhaps most importantly, I've learned that we need to be understanding, patient, and caring about each and every one of our students, and a passionate advocate for them as well.
Motivation is a challenge around the world, especially with older children. From Dayle Major in Korea, I've learned that sometimes we need to fit our teaching approach to our students' learning context rather than expecting the context to adapt to our teaching preference–even if that means working with a classroom full of desks in rows, facing the same direction. Korean middle school students have a hard time seeing the point of learning conversational English when it's not "on the test." And passing tests, in South Korea at least, is the primary motivation for learning English. Dayle is also the only teacher who has so far addressed team teaching, and provided a model of one way that might work–with the Korean teacher providing the main instruction in reading and writing, and the foreign teacher providing the speaking and listening part of the lessons. A good team of teachers can make a big difference in how students view the relative "value" of the various language skills.
Motivation was also a keen factor for Steven Herder, in Japan. From Steven, I've learned that motivation can be created by building connections between students, between the teacher and students, and by including meaningful English that might encourage students to create emotional connections with the language. Classroom connections are built on trust, and trust is built in part on knowing the names of our students and showing a genuine respect for them as individuals. Young teen learners work happiest in groups or pairs–situations where they are safe from making public mistakes or being singled out for scrutiny. Both input and repetition are invaluable as they allow students to build the confidence required to risk speaking up. In a teen world full of uncertainty, English class needs to be a safe place in which to take risks.
From Troy Nahumko in Spain I've learned that our profession still has a long way to go in best using our professional resources (our teachers). Teachers are still assigned classes they are ill-equipped to handle simply because they fit a school's marketing criteria (they look foreign and speak English as a first–or only–language). Other, better-qualified teachers are rejected for these same positions because they don't work well for marketing (they aren't foreign and speak English as a second language). Until administrators of private schools (and parents, whom the administrators are marketing to) value a teacher's skill and qualifications over passport and "native" accent, we face a fairly significant speed bump on TEFL's road to being seen as a "real" profession. I've also learned that most teachers, regardless of their teaching context or training background, are doing the best they can to be the best teacher they can for their students.
From Shelly Terrell in Germany, I've learned that it's good to have a lot of goodies to choose from in planning a class. Students need direction from teachers, or they will happily provide their own. It's good to bring in authentic stories from great children's authors, and present the stories in a way that is accessible to the students (again, goodies like felt boards and puppets are great resources to have available). In a similar vein, real world objects can provide a way for students to connect the language they're learning with the world outside their classroom–like using pennies as Bingo markers. Along with direction, students need to move, so TPR and music are useful ways to teach, and also to channel youthful energy in positive ways. Finally, I've learned that we should trust students with technology. They can, and will, use it in ways that advance their learning.
From Christina Markoulaki in Greece I've learned that a child's first introduction to English should be more game-like than lesson-like, developing their oral English skills before expecting them to deal with writing and reading. One secret to motivating young learners is to engage their imaginations, discover their interests, and then provide relevant material that builds on both. Young children are most comfortable with a teacher-centered classroom, as long as the teacher centers games and activities around them. Children's short attention spans require a lot of variety in class, and a lot of activites that involve movement. I've also learned that children are as interested in exploring foreign customs and holidays as their teachers are. Everyone loves a party.
From Rob Newberry in Thailand, I've learned that paraphrasing skills can run amok in foreign langauge classes. While paraphrasing provides another way to understand the same thing in a class full of English speakers, it sounds like several different ways of saying different things in a foreign language class. We need to speak simply and clearly, and then allow our students time to process our question before they can be expected to answer. I've also learned that if we have technology available to use in our classes, we need to evaluate it in terms of our students' needs. Beyond evaluating technology in relation to our students, we need to constantly re-think our teaching strategies to make sure that we're making the best use of our resources for different learners.
One final thing I've learned is that it can be difficult to persuade teachers that other teachers are interested in their stories. Some teachers are more comfortable sharing information online than others. But, the goal of this project is to hear from many different voices so we can all learn about the variety of EFL contexts for young learners around the world. So, if you are a teacher who has been hesitant, please consider sharing your story as part of the Stories from the Front Lines of EFL project. Or, if you know a teacher whose story you think should be shared, please consider giving a bit of encouragement.
The next story will be from a Japanese EFL teacher working in a public school. Hers is a story quite different from those that have come before. I owe Stephen Herder a huge thank you for encouraging Tomo to share her story, as she was one of those more hesitant teachers!


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Initially, I was hesitant about reviewing this book. A collection of short stories is no easy feat to repass. However, I chose to continue and I'm glad that I did.
Consistent, entertaining, and thought-provoking by turn, the stories within are all wonderful and poignant; Gore Vidal is known more for his novels and essays, but these stories, originally published as Thirsty Evil, minus a new story, are to be treasured. Most stories are from Vidal's early career, with one inclusion, from Tennessee Williams' youth, removed due to the prolific playwright's request. Gore Vidal is truly a great storyteller.
"Erlinda and Mr. Coffin" was a strange and exotic tale of scandal, good for a chuckle or two. Chronicling an elderly woman's care of a tenant's ward as she is cast in community play, but all is not as it seems, giving way to a rather surprising ending. Vidal's characterization is crisp and clean, as a nosy old woman re-telling this event.
"A Moment of Green Laurel", a sweet, almost heart-breaking tale of a man returning to his childhood home, now lived in by a another family, and his journey into his past through several people, while in D.C, during a presidential inauguration.
"The Ladies in the Library", witty, faintly disturbing, with wonderful imagery, about a man returning to his family home in the company of his cousin, trying to connect with his roots, only to discover his journey home might not be in the way he's planning.
"The Zenner Trophy", the star athlete of an elite boarding school is caught in a homosexual relationship with another student, and is expelled. The majority of the story is a conversation between the student's adviser and the school's principal, revealing the cold homophobia of school administration and the helplessness of both the students and the faculty caught in the middle.
"Clouds and Eclipses", the title story, was originally going to be placed in the original anthology, but removed. Written after hearing a story from the playwright's youth, it narrates a young boy's decision to give his soul to God before he can commit a mortal sin, only to discover his beloved pastor uncle is being blackmailed for sexual misconduct with a minor. Amusing, sweet, and heartbreaking, it delves into the innocent mind of a boy as sinful incidents begin to corrupt him.
The anthology is worth a read, I only had one problem with it. Ever have the feeling there's something you should be getting, but you're not? Maybe it was just me, but as I was reading, I had the sinking feeling there was some sort of symbolism behind the stories that I wasn't understanding. If you can get over that feeling, then the book will be fine. The high energy and classic storytelling are too good to resist.
hey you told me about your review so here i checked it out.. you did a good job, you made me wanna read the book... good job
gawd i love gore vidal! he was such a hottie when he was younger!!! not that he isn't sexy and sophisticated now, it's just back then he was DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!!!! any doubts? go look at some issues of vogue from the 40's and 50's.
"Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs,
Silence that spoke, and eloquence of eyes."
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- Gatorade Evoluciona & New Line G seriesIllustration for 2 advertising campaigns for GatoradeA champion is someone who gets up when he can't.— Jack DempseyThis year I had the joy to collaborate with a great team of creative people. TBWA\Chiat\Day the agency managing the Gatorade account for PepsiCo hired me to create the illustrations for 2 worldwide campaigns for the #1 sports drink in the world. Working with these guys was a pure pleasure. We tried to push it to the limits and I would probably cover a whole mile of web space to present all the work we have done.
There were two different campaigns running parallely. The first would cover the Latin American and hispanic market and the second would be a global campaign.Let's have a quick look at the look 'n' feel of the two campaigns: First the Gatorade Evoluciona... - ...and then the Gatorade Global G series:
- Gatorade Evoluciona
For the Gatorade Evoluciona we wanted to create an atmosphere that incorporates solid ethic elements coming from primitive cultures. We wanted to celebrate the pure culture of the populations living in the Latin America region. At the same time we wanted to modernize them and project them to the future. A series of patterns inspired from the African and South American heritage have been combined with fractals and Op Art symbols. Athletes were chosen depending on which country the media was placed. The goal was to visually communicate the relationship between the ingredients in the product, and the athletes who drink them. - The Illustrations
- Usain Bolt:Usain Bolt is the fastest man on Earth. The Jamaican sprinter is a five-time World and three-time Olympic gold medalist. He is the world record and Olympic record holder in the 100 metres, the 200 metres and (along with his teammates) the 4×100 metreUsain played a main role in the whole campaign.We created two illustrations with him for the "Evoluciona" campaign. The first was more universal and the second more Jamaican. I am not sure which one I prefer...
- El Canelo:Saúl Álvarez is the undefeated Mexican boxer and the current WBC Light Middleweight champion. I particularly liked his noble face and his smile. I dedicated all my cinnamon (canelo in spanish) related colors adding some extra green and red lights for underlying the Mexican origin and pride.
- Israel Castro:Israel has been the captain of Pumas Unam, the Champions of the Mexican Primera Division. He also plays for the Mexico national football team. I created probably more than 10 different version and compositions of him and the ball. We have finally chosen this one that gives a more golden aura to the soccer player.
- Paulo Henrique Ganso:Paulo Henrique Ganso (the Goose) is the new #10 of the Brazilian national football team. That's probably the greatest achievement for a footballer. He is playing for Santos and he really rocks. The mosaic illustration for Ganso is probably my favorite of the series. I liked the pose and I enjoyed playing with the ball energy.
- César Cielo:Swimming may not be as popular as soccer in Brazil but probably this is why César Cielo's message is precious. César is the most successful Brazilian swimmer in history, having obtained two Olympic medals, four World Championships gold medals and breaking a world record within a one-year span. He is also the current world record holder in the 100 meter and 50 meter freestyle.I played with the antithesis of warm and cold colors for this illustration underlying the power and the joy of the victory.
- Michael Jordan:We are talking about the legend. The guy is Gatorade's favorite athlete of the last 20 years starring in legendary campaigns like "Be like Mike" or the "Gatorade color sweat".I experimented with many different versions for this one, trying to create something with less colors comparing to the rest of the series but with more historic references.
- The Bottles:The bottles have to be treated almost like athletes for the campaign. This is the orange one.
- Some of the Applications:
- Gatorade Global G SeriesThis is the Gatorade G Series global campaign using Usain Bolt, Aldo de Nigris and El Canelo. Each athlete represents the three stages of G: Prime, Perform, and Recover.For this campaign we have used a visual language I am studying since the early 90s. It's based on the principle of invariance and the "theory of perspective space" by my teacher Nino Di Salvatore and the Gestalt school of psychology. The theory makes use of polygons, especially trapezes, that the human brain prefers to recognize as rectangles in perspective.The colors follow the theory of "Continuum Cromaticum" by my teacher Augusto Garau. The theory helps the designer to use primary, secondary and tertiary colors in positions that form unity and continuity.
- The Illustrations:The products:We have created this illustration to be used as a background for the Gatorade products.
- PRIME: Usein BoltGatorade Prime 01 provides pre-game fuel for athletes looking for the right fuel before practice or competition, but who don't want to feel too full. For this product we have chosen Usain Bolt, the athlete with the perfect start.
- PERFORM: Aldo de NigrisGatorade has sharpened the focus on fueling athletic performance during workouts and competitions and has designed the G Series based on scientific grounding and athlete needs.We have chosen Aldo de Nigris, the great Mexican soccer player of Monterrey for our testimonial.
- RECOVER: El CaneloAthletes know it's critical to promote muscle recovery to get ready for their next workout or competition, and Gatorade Recover 03 is the first protein recovery beverage with the consistency and great taste people expect from Gatorade. Who else could reflect this than El Canelo. We putted him in a cocoon of ...healing energy.
- Some of the Applications:
- To all TBWA\Chiat\Day and PepsiCo people involved in this project.Jayanta Jenkins, Dogan Dattilo, Debra Rosen, Ana Molinar, Hillary Co and all others that I haven't had the pleasure to meet in person. Thank you guys.To Dimitra Tzanos for the great guidance during my African and Latin studies.To all of you visiting and leaving a feedback.Thanks!


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I wonder if buyers and manufacturers are working together on this... I'd kill for some polyjuice potion.
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Looks like the 3DS is the new NES. It's more than just a great gaming machine. Hopefully we get the Power Glove 3D!
That's kinda true. I was around 6-7 years old when Melee came out and around 8-9 when Pokemon RS came out. I got both of them and now I'm getting both new ones. The games stick with you I guess.
I wish people will quit spectating the Wii U to see what it'll do and just go out and see what it has to offer.
Why register on NINTENDO LIFE to downplay Nintendo. It's just stupid. (I'm not pointing any fingers).
Lufia: Legend Returns was a pretty decent game I think. The graphics were great for a GBC game and the music was awesome. Maybe I loved it so much because I was a kid when I played it back then and it was all I had for a while. But, if you even like RPGS, give it a try and play it for yourself.
Pizza hut tears my stomach up. But thanks anyway Reggie!(I better say thanks or else he'll destroy my Wii U with his Reggiepathy.)
If you've played Earthbound, this is a really powerful story indeed. I don't usually say that about videogames either.
There were very few times I've gotten this excited about a videogame. Besides Dragon Quest 8 I haven't felt this way in a long time. I hope Nintendo and 3D World rock the world baby!
This is definitely one of the best games in existance. I love it so much. It has aged reaaaaaaalllly well in the game world. You get about 50+ hours of playtime for $10 and it is well worth it. I really want a 3D remake but I guess that won't happen will it?
We will see Chrom in Smash Bros 4. We probably won't see Ike but Marth is the Golden Boy of Fire Emblem so he'll stay. Any rpg nut is a friend of mine sir.
Yes, I know that, I am talking about the Orange League/first series with Ash as the main character. I'm not talking about the newer games. I just want a Pokemon game that looks like Ni No Kuni aestheticly. Pokemon red and blue had few scenarios that match the Anime. To understand me better tbere is a Pokemon Fire Red hack that takes you through the first dozen episodes or so.
Please... Pokemon MMO. I'd also love a Pokemon RPG that follows the Anime with a style like Dragon Quest 8 but obviously better.
I think it'll be Drill Dozer though.
Yeah, I know. I've tried to edit it on my 3DS but it won't work. I'm not racist just so you know... I am Hispanic dude. So it isn't okay say it was my own race? Just think outside the box next time.
I haven't played Melee since some Hispanics broke into my house and stole every game to my name... and a package of Maruchan Ramen Noodles. :/
I will try to find out how to get into this competition if Melee shows up next year. I guarantee I'd win with Dr. Mario. He has electric fists.
Anyway, great job Smash. Hopefully Nintendo puts it on Wii U VC. It doesn't even have to be playable on the GamePad just give it to me!
It looks like... crap. Indies should, if they are inspired by a classy series such as Zelda at least do it justice. That's why I like Renagade Kid so much. They take what was good about old games and make it new.
Nintendo should have called it Super Wii or Wii 2 or something else. Wii U just doesn't make sense. And as stubborn as Nintendo is, they won't change it. Their marketing efforts are the worst I've ever seen by them in years. But still, why does Nintendo always have to innovate to get their console across? PS4 and Xbone are just their 7th gen brothers with more horsepower. I don't think Nintendo should have to market the Gamepad with the Wii U all the time. It has a Pro Controller and other alternatives. Then again, Nintendo got themselves into this mess.
Iwata is a smart guy. He knows what he's doing. The Wii and Ds did great under his wing. I just hope that we get Dragon Quest VII and Dragon Quest Monsters. I also heard that they will remake Dragon Quest Monsters 2... I will actually learn Japanese for that game.
Of all the 3DS RPGS out there right now I can honestly say, that even though it is a remake, Dragon Quest VII will be a shining star of all of them.
I know its hard to believe but yeah look it up. I thought that too but it wasn't true. CGI wasn't cheap in the olden days and many other factors played into it. Game economics aren't always what they seem. Back then a million units or more was success for a game. Today, it's like a million is needed to stay afloat.
What we know is that FF and DQ are huge but Enix still had cash to burn and was quite hesitant on actually merging. I love video game history so this is a good subject for me.
WAIT WHAT IF THEY REMAKE SUPER MARIO RPG!!! (Yeah I know it won't happen but here's to hoping...) NO REALLY WHAT IF THEY REMAKE CHRONO TRIGGER... HD!!!
Anyway, I don't know why people continue to leave the Enix out of it all. Do you guys know that without Enix there would be no Square Enix as we know it today? Square was financially saved by Enix when the merge happened I hope you all know.
As for me I could go for a Final Fantasy 5,6 3DS. Final Fantasy VII PS4.
Dragon Quest 8 HD for Wii U and PS4. Dragon Quest 3 HD for Wii U!!!
If Dragon Quest 3 is ever remade for HD on Wii U Square Enix will never report another loss for the rest of the year. That game is just tooooo EPIC!
So yeah, I think they should release HD remakes of both sides' most famous games. Square's being Final Fantasy VII and Enix's being Dragon Quest III.
I just hope it isn't another smartphone game... ugh.
First of all this letter is kinda invalid. I can agree on some aspects but some things are just completely un-agreeable.
>Okay the Zelda comment was just ignorant and stupid. I can try to respect your opinion but have you not played Zelda: Twilight Princess? That was the most fun I got out of my Wii besides Super Mario Galaxy 1&2, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
>I understand our frustration with there not being new games on Wii U. We're getting ports and potential shovelware. I understand but you can't get mad at Nintendo, the company who has been entertaining us for dozens of years, for not making a game in 24 hours.
It's not rocket science, we all know that CoD games come out in seconds because the framework is basically copied and pasted every time. The level of innovation and creativity is highly low. With Nintendo their games are being crafted on an unfamiliar platform. Their first HD console games that now have to somehow take advantage of the gamepad. I don't have anything against other third party developers but Nintendo is just brave. They're making games that not only just use the basic controller but a Tablet styled controller as well. Nintendo's games will take a lot longer to create because they're trying to create something that'll blow our minds. It's happened to me every Nintendo console since 64. They are planning something big and we'll know what it is this year's E3 and I have a feeling that their announcements will be overkill compared to Sony and Microsoft.
>Yes there are gamers that are mad about that Battle Field fiasco but really who went to buy a Nintendo Wii U for Battle Field? Where in the heck is CoD BO2 on the Wii U software charts? I know there are people who want AAA software like CoD, Halo, Battle Field, Crysis, etc. on a Nintendo but that percent is very low because most of the people who play those games own a PS3, XBOX 360 or are going to own a PS4 and XBOX 720. Gamers aren't tied to a specific console I can agree but it's pretty split down the middle here. As of now Nintendo need not worry about getting Battle Field 4 on the Wii U but worry about the next Mario Kart, Zelda, Smash Bros., 3D Mario, Pikmin 3 etc. on the console.
>Why so quick to doubt Nintendo? The company that brought us the top 15 Best Selling Games of ALL TIME! The company that saved the videogame stock market singlehandedly. Why in the wide world of sports are we doubting them now. We should be encouraging them! Negativity only makes Reggie and Iwata sweat but deep down they and I know that the Wii U is an awesome product but its hard to sell right now. The Wii U needs more ads and somebody who can explain the product clearly to a mass amount of people.
I'm just appalled that even Nintendo fans are turning on them after all these years dubbing them doomed. The console hasn't even been out 6 full months yet. Good things come to those that wait. Just wait dagnabit!
It looks good graphically. It kinda makes me think this is how Zelda Wind Waker HD will look like. But the gameplay looks quite boring indeed. But you can't please everybody. People will like this game, people will hate this game, you know?
If the Wii U is having a rocky start then the PS4 and Nextbox will be trudging over mountains. The Wii U isn't doing that bad it just isn't doing as good as the Wii. That's not saying much considering that in the Wii U/Wii comparison time frame the Wii U sold 3 million and the Wii sold 3.2 million units. If Nintendo doesn't outdo themselves they'll get doom posts, if Nintendo outdoes themselves they get doom posts. I've been around for a while this always happens. I happen to love my Wii U very much and I do see that it has a brilliant future ahead.
Can somebody explain to me what Animal Crossing is like? I've never played any of the games and it sounds like a lot of people like it. So what do you actually do?
I loved the beginning of the game honestly. It was mysterious and it built hype for the players. Trying to find out secrets that grownups of the island don't care for, that's pretty neat.
Have Paper Mario on 64 still, have Kirby Super Star already. I'm full on Wii games just give me better 3DS choices. At least put SMB or Zelda 1 up there.
The game has already sold over 1million in Japan. So 1/10 3DS owners have it. This is amazing. I want this game all too bad. It's a lengthy quest with puzzles, and interesting theme, and I want it.
I dunno about you all but that Wind Waker remake is looking pretty good. If this doesn't push more Wii U sales until the big fish come then I don't know what will honestly.
I hope that they introduce Gamecube and Dreamcast titles soon. This will increase the VC install base for sure. Since you can play SNES and NES games on the pad it's inevitable that NGC and Dreamcast are next. Please make it happen Nintendo! It'd be really neat if they release Mario Kart: Double Dash, Super Mario Sunshine, Wind Waker, and Super Smash Bros. Melee to proceed the next gen game releases.
I just simply cannot wait. It's like a remake that isn't a remake. Toon Link looks like he could jump out the screen and slash you with his 12 inch sword. Nintendo, you just sold me a Wii U and you haven't even shown footage of Super Smash Bros. Mario, or a new Zelda. Well played Nintendo. 3rd party games are essential for Wii U's growth but Nintendo will manage on its own for quite some time.
I don't see why people bicker over Nintendo so. It's worthless! The company will die when need be. And I don't see that for at least another 100 years. Nintendo is a generational thing. Kids will enjoy pokemon and mario for years to come. When Nintendo runs out of money and their top creators are gone then we should expect some slow down from the company. welp until then let's just sit back and wait for what Nintendo has for us, shall we?
I can't wait for this. I just knew they'd shift to full 3D this time. If you could have 2-player via wireless connection, that'd make me buy 2 copies! I've always been lonely in past pokemon games after I've done it all. Playing with somebody around the world wound be absolutely fantastic.
Let's not forget one of the first games to introduce layer platforming... Wario Land for Virtual Boy! I loved that game! Very happy to hear this though. I loved the 4-1 theme on MM1 I'll definitely get this. Howcome Nintendo isn't this consistent with DLC?
I see where you're coming from but you gotta understand that 7 years ago, our recession wasn't as grousome as it is today. The PS3 might have sold more, which I think isn't that accurate, but they're just now making profit on the console 6 years later. No, the Wii U isn't Nintendo's best selling console yet or ever but If the U fails then the PS4 is doomed. I mean what else can a console do nowadays besides improving specs? We'll just have to wait until they can advertise the product better and when more people have excess cash to blow.
The Wii caught fire because it caught everybody off guard. It was different and engaging for the time. For Wii U it is different but harder to advertise. Not only did this make sales units a little less Wii worthy but also the horrible mix of high price and recession.
The Wii U will succeed or Nintendo isn't Nintendo. I see this system selling better when greater games arrive. Nintendo's strategy since forevermore.
Yeah, I noticed that too. It's like they introduced it but then abandoned it real quick. The Kinect worked because it was different than the Wii.
Did the Wii have "Next Gen" CPUs? And how successful was that intended fiasco? Nintendo will deliver in time. Ever since DS their strategy has been to make well rounded hardware. Not make it the most powerful thing on the Earth. They make a large profit due to their 1st party titles and rely on 3rd party to bring in whatever they can. It has worked for them since, seeing that they're the most profitable video game company.
Next gen depends on how useful the system is. The Wii U does have its flaws but what console doesn't? How come nobody criticized the 360 and PS3 when they didn't have motion control. Why weren't they "next gen"? JK I just want Nintendo to do well since all people seem to want to do is bash their every move until they are baffled themselves.
Then everyone who bought a Xbox or Ps3 would have bought a Wii then. I'm not saying everybody wouldn't buy Nintendo games, I'm saying that not a substantial amount of people own 2 or more 7th gen consoles. I have all 3, I'm speaking from friends I know which are probably fanboys to say the least.
Hey, it's not an opinion it's a fact bro. Nintendo won't put their games on a playstation or Xbox because they're a competitive company. When you think about it Nintendo games do best on Nintendo consoles. With the top 14 best selling games being Nintendo's own I don't see them changing their ways.
Game stop gave me a jank Ps3, Soulcalibur 4, and even a WiiShop card that didn't work. I still like Gamestop tho.
I think the Wii U didn't do so good is for
1)It has a hefty price for a country just stumbling out of depression.
2.)The launch lineup was big and bad, literally. People need to understand that people will only play Nintendo games on Nintendo consoles.The only Nintendo games to be released are NSMBU and Nintendo Land which are argueably sub-par to say the most. Nintendo will find its groove when these games release: Mario 3D Wii U, Zelda U, SUPER SMASH BROS UNIVERSE, Pikmin 3, Mario Kart U, Dragon Quest X, Metroid, Miyamoto's new IP, and hopefully that rumored Yoshi's Island game(YEEESSSS!)
3.)Ports of already released games which look slightly worse than the other versions. Who'd buy a port of a game that just came out! Call of Duty and Halo will never succeed on Wii U because the fanbase for those titles in the Nintendo fanbase is weak to say the least. I mean, how poorly would mario have done on an Xbox.
4)Hopefully the Virtual console on Wii will merge with the new one and it must include: Dreamcast titles, Sega Saturn titles, Sega CD titles, Gamecube titles, and yes probably Wii titles as well.
Just give Nintendo time. This isn't 2006 where the economy was okay and Nintend was a magic bean from Jack and the beanstalk. Now we have to plant Nintendo and slowly watch them grow.


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Why don't you believe LyricsArtist: IncognitoAlbum: Jazz Funk (Give romance let's dance) Stop wondering where And wondering when Your love and emotion should show Chorus: Why don't you believe (Why don't you believe) There is no mystery Oh, why can't you see (Why can't you see) It's just for you and me (Girl you love, take a chance) (Give romance let's dance) Let your love desire Put time and the place All your emotions Go flow
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With the recent changes to Malzahar, do you think he should be moved up? He can now drop an ult from a safer range, and a timely placed 'W' (Null Zone), can effectively take out the toughest of tanks (with 300 AB it's doing 11% max hp/sec). The added range on his 'E' (Visions) now jump from the melee minions to the ranged minions in regular minion waves, making his pushing power that much better. He still is a mana hungry machine, however.
Hey Elementz, there's this girl I really like but I'm not sure how to approach her. How should I build runes / masteries? Hey Elementz, I have a bunch of roaches in my apartment. I try to kill them but they never seem to die. I think roaches make better tanks than Alistar. Why aren't they on your tier list?
I think it's time to give Ryze another look: he's recieved two buffs in a row now and certainly can't be tier 4. He can burst with the best of them, hardly needs to farm to be effective, and provides decent support in his snare and MR debuff, not to mention ridiculous aoe. His greatest strength now is his consistency...think he needs to be bumped up to t3 at least.
How is the Tier1 Kayle played and how do i survive early with her huge boo..er manacosts. And why is Corki tier 4 O.o. He does incredible AOEdmg and armorshred. Pls explain me why he is lowranked. And Alishtar Tier 2? Pls explain me ^^
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Posted on 21 November 2010.
We had our first official snowfall (that wasn't quickly washed out by our infamous rain) yesterday. It was great because we woke up with a pretty backdrop on a Saturday morning and then the sun shone so bright, it seemed as if the skies were saying "Excuse me!" after it burped snow the previous evening. Ha.
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Posted on 18 September 2008.
Why, printed on a card of course!
A couple of weeks ago I was asked if I would be interested in blogging about a food photographer's cards, and in exchanged I would receive the cards. I jumped at the offer because what's not to like? There goes my love for paper AND food. It's perfect!
The package arrived while I was in Vancouver, so Dan just told me about it. At first he said "You got a package from the photographer." And I thought — uh, from a…photographer? A wedding photographer? How baffling. Haha. When I got back, it turns out it *is* from Chef Susan, who's also a food photographer.
And these are the beautiful cards:
Coming from a paper addict, let me just say that these beautiful photos (she's also a food stylist) have just the right amount of food and impeccable style that is nicely printed on high quality 100 lb. cardstock. In a few words: They are fantastic!
They would be hard to "let go" and mail because they're just too pretty to use. Decisions, decisions. I want to start writing, but I don't know which ones to pick!
They are beautifully packaged, too.
Visit Chef Susan's Etsy store and get your cards now:
Blue Egg Photography
And just a random fact: they smell like good paper. If you know the magazine "The Believer", the cards smell like that. I'm one of the weird ones who love the scent of new books and paper.
P.S. I'm super thankful that there are no photos of cookies or cakes. Why? that will make me hungry at midnight. Like right now.
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Posted on 17 April 2008.
Here's a little diversion from food: views of my city! I'm still here, and as Dan has mentioned, until the end of the month. Here's why — I've earned myself a painful award for over-working in front of the computer: radiculitis. I've been getting regular treatments, and have been strongly advised to avoid the computer as much as possible, thus the lack of blogging. It's not fun waiting and watching the slow progress, which I thought wouldn't come after three weeks. Anyway, I won't delve on that…just wanted to let you know what's going on, and warn you not to be like me!
Let's talk about Vancouver and one of my favorite places to go to on the weekends — Stanley Park. It's a thousand acre park that's almost like an island, but not really. It's this huge mass of land protruding into the sea, so you can see water all around it. Although you can get your nature fix pretty much anywhere here, this is my favorite go-to place.
Last Saturday I rented a bike and went around the park. It was a beautiful spring day so everyone was out enjoying the sunshine. It's an afternoon that Vancouverites wouldn't miss sitting in couches at home. At least, one would think with the amount of people roaming that day.
I love the seawall goes around the park, which gives me a different view at every turn. Sometimes, it just takes my breath away.
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Posted on 06 April 2008.
Before we started this website, Dan and I used to send photos from our phones to friends and relatives saying, "Wish you were here" when we want to share food and restaurants we're trying, or places we're visiting. Now, we get to say that to all of you and share images of our experiences. I love being able to do it. The beauty from the simple things, such as a relaxing day, a beautiful afternoon, the burst of colors from nature, good food, new experiences, etc., is overwhelming to keep to oneself. I think it's criminal not to share it. We hope you like them!
The first thing that greeted us when we entered the Pike Place Market were the flowers. Cheap flowers! We're talking about $5 to $10.
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Posted on 04 April 2008.
Pike Place Market is a very popular tourist spot in Seattle, that each time we mention that we've been to that city, we're asked if we went there. This time we've finally trekked down to the famous Pike Place Market. Where do we even begin to show you the area, its quaint stores, restaurants and cafes, and the abundant market?
Here's the street view from the corner of the fish stall where the vendors give everyone a "show" of tossing fish, and occasionally throwing a fake fish toy to viewers (which sends people screaming and gasping) for kicks.
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Posted on 14 March 2008.
» In case you missed it: How We Take Food Photos I: Tools and Equipment
Several people have mentioned about the 'lighting' in our photos, and even so much to say as we have 'great' lighting. Well, thank you, this is undeserved. Being home cooks and mostly self-taught, we're absolutely flattered. The thing is, we don't use any kind of special lighting (yet). The 'lighting' in our photos is the product of:
Today's all about the white balance. For the average food photography enthusiast/home cook/"food pornista", you can always take photos using the white balance set to Auto. However, based on experience, if you get most things right when taking the photo — the colors with the white balance, exposure, focus/sharpness, composition, etc. — you'll be spending less time with post processing. And that's a great thing! More time to enjoy your food and other things.
Today's tools:
When I got the gray card last December, believe it or not, I've never held or heard of it prior to that. Shameful, but we all start somewhere. The only instructions I've had were from the magazine where it came from. This is what we do to manually set the white balance:
I took photos using both the DSLR (Nikon D80) and digital point-and-shoot (Nikon Coolpix 5200) cameras in 3 different white balance settings. The photos below are only edited for the size and sharpness, no color balance or levels touched whatsoever, so you'll see the differences in their "original" form. Each camera had the same exposure for each shot as well.
White Balance on the Nikon D80
(The "daytime" was actually the "Direct Sunlight" setting):
White Balance on the Nikon Coolpix 5200:
See the differences?
So now you might be asking, and it's been bugging you since I started talking about the gray card — Uh, why are we using a GRAY card for WHITE balance?
It does sound odd, doesn't it? I've wondered about this myself, and so has one of you who asked about using white cards. I did a bit of research and found this very useful information that's easily explained: Continue Reading
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Posted on 09 March 2008.
Things are busy here as it's tax season, and with mommy and daddy filing their taxes for personal and their respective businesses, posting is a wee bit slower than usual. They've also been going out to see friends, which is always a good thing. The cocoa brownies weren't posted as anticipated– our sincere apologies for those who are waiting.
Last week's fares here at Gourmeted are:
Things we loved from neighboring food sites:
What's up this week? Take a peek:
That's it for now. Have a great week everyone. And happy eating!
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Posted on 06 March 2008.
Let me be honest with you. When we decided to start this series on food photography, I was elated because we'll be able to share the inner-workings of this site. But now…now I'm terrified of telling you the wrong things because I'm not a professional. Did I mention we're not experts on this?! Let that be a glaring disclaimer. However, we do hope the information in the series would help you, or at least inspire you to take better food photos. ** Don't hesitate to ask any questions or offer advice. We're open to learning and getting better at this, too. Sharing is caring! :) **
Here's the low-down: We don't have a macro photo studio, no insanely expensive equipment, flash or 'umbrella'. All the photos you see here are not under any special lighting…just ambient fluorescent light in the kitchen, and incandescent in the dining room — horrible, yes? But we've worked around these limitations even with our basic photography tools and equipment (and so can you!):
1. Digital SLR camera (Nikon D80) with 18-135 mm lens. When we began Gourmeted.com, most of the photos were taken with a Nikon Coolpix 5200 point-and-shoot camera. Were the photos from the DSLR better? Yes, understandably. Is it "required" to take food photos? Absolutely not. We've used both for different purposes and although the DSLR camera is ideal for the quality and depth of the photos you can take, sometimes it's just too big (and embarrassing) to bring to a restaurant, for example. We have yet to muster up the gumption to take photos at the restaurant with that big camera. Bottom line is, you don't need to get an expensive camera to take decent photos. Come to think of it we've never used the Nikon Coolpix on a tripod, but I will try to do that to show you what's possible and the differences between the shots in case you're ready to take the leap from point-and-shoot and invest on a DSLR camera.
2. A digital UV filter – It's used to protect the lens from dirt, splatter, etc. Replacing a UV filter is more pocket-friendly than replacing your lens.
3. Sunpak 9002DX tripod. It's hard to rely on your own 'stillness' when taking food photos and whether you're using a point-and-shoot camera or the 'big camera', tripods will surely help. Well, that's my personal opinion. We don't use flash and the only way you can get more light into the camera without blurring the photos is to have longer exposures with the tripod. We get sharp pictures because of the tripod.
4. Nikon ML-L3 Infrared Remote Controller – Best way to do step-by-step photos while you're doing the cooking yourself. This will also be very useful outside of the kitchen when you use your infra-red capable camera for taking family portraits.
5. Gray card – You see that pre-set white balance option with your camera? This is what you use to customize the white balance setting and not rely on the factory settings for different lighting (it's not even satisfactory). Our gray card was free from one of last year's issues of Digital Camera (the magazine is not cheap, but the gray card is free…good logic there coming from a woman…hah). You can also purchase it on Amazon on its own: here are examples.
6. Photoshop - From resizing, to fixing and cleaning photos, this is what we use. All photos we took that you see here has gone through this program. Photoshop can make a whole world of difference, making an ordinary photo into an extraordinary shot. If you're serious about photography and getting great end results, I suggest you start learning it. There are other beginner photo editing softwares out there and I've never used them so I can't really say anything about them. How did I learn Photoshop? I learned it on my own, getting frustrated, reading more, getting back to it again. It wasn't easy but it was all worth it.
7. Camera manual – This is the last but definitely not the least. Unfortunately, a lot of people do not read their camera manual and it's such a shame because there they go, spending what…$300 for a point-and-shoot digital camera or $1,200 for a DSLR and all they know to set it to is AUTO when taking photos? I find that heart-breaking. You will realize that you can do so much more with your toy if you take the time to read the manual. Even if you don't understand all of it, at least you will know what your camera is capable of doing, and maybe someone else who knows more than you do can explain the other features.
These are all that we use!
Next up: Part II: The Unassuming Little Gray Card No One Told You About and How to Use It.
P.S. And yes, yes, we do have an online store now! We get referral fees to the tune of 4% when you purchase from the store. Proceeds will go to our annual purchase of a box of Williams-Sonoma homemade marshmallows. Hurray! Go shopping!
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David Beckham Meets Philippine Typhoon Victims
David Beckham has visited hundreds of people who lost their homes after a typhoon in the Philippines.
The former footballer travelled to the devastated city of Tacloban where he spent time with children in a tent being used as a makeshift classroom .
The central city is still struggling to deal with the impact of Typhoon Haiyan, which struck on November 8, killing more than 6,200 people and leaving tens of thousands of survivors still homeless.
Zafrin Chowdhury, spokeswoman for the Unicef office in Manila, said Beckham was touched by the typhoon's impact and wanted to meet displaced children and their families.
Beckham exchanged high-fives and posed for pictures with children as they showed him their art works.
He removed his shoes on entering a tent where a family has been living, stroking a sleeping infant's hands as he spoke with family members.
He said: "I was humbled to visit Tacloban and see how people are still so full of spirit despite the devastation they have suffered.
"As a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, seeing how children are being given a sense of normality amidst the rubble of their communities has been amazing.
"I want to show people around the world how their generous donations have had an enormous impact on children and their families and how thankful people here are for their kindness."
It is Beckham's second trip to the Philippines.
He visited a shelter for former street children in Manila during his first visit in 2011 and also played an exhibition game with the Philippine national football team.
"He felt very touched by what happened and that he wanted to come back, not do anything else - no meeting, no media - just to focus on children and meet them, encourage them and see for himself the situation," Ms Chowdhury said.
The retired football icon and his wife, Victoria, donated some of their designer clothes to raise funds for the typhoon victims.
The typhoon displaced more than four million people in more than 40 provinces in the central Philippines. At least 1,700 are still missing.
The father-of-four was in New York last weekend to support Victoria as she launched her autumn/winter 2014 fashion collection.
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WATCH: Business Spotlight for Art Carpet Co
By Sabrina Westfall
Art Carpet Co., located at 11 SE First Street in Washington, is a long-running locally owned business.
Co-owner Lou Jones explained the business started back in the 1940s under Art Gill, for which the business is named.
When Jones' husband Mike was in high school, he worked for Art Carpet.
In 1974, the Jones' purchased the business and have since run the establishment.
"My husband's been here since he was in high school. So, he started in the 60s and then our installer Bill Devine has been with us since '74 when we bought the place," she explained about their experience in the flooring industry.
Jones stressed the one item that makes Art Carpet stand out is their employees.
"Our installers are probably the best and friendliest in town. We are always getting compliments on our installation," Jones said.
Art Carpet offers a variety of flooring necessities, ranging from carpets to luxury vinyl.
"If you want a hard surface or a soft surface, we've got them all," Jones said.
Carpet materials are made by Shaw, Mohawk and Bayou. Laminate flooring is made by Berry and Tarkett. Jones noted Art Carpet also has the new luxury vinyl tiles through Tarkett.
Other materials include resilient flooring through Nafco or Tarkett and hardwood through Bruce or Shaw.
Jones said Art Carpet is no stranger to the undecided carpet customer considering it took her two years to decide on a carpet change herself.
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Fruit and veg task force calls for planning reforms
THE importance of domestic food production should be stated in national planning policy to make it easier to get permission for the likes of polytunnels, a task force has recommended.
The industry-led Fruit and Vegetable Task Force was set up by the previous Government to come up with ideas to increase production and consumption of fruit and vegetables.
In a report published on Thursday, it comes up with a whole raft of proposals, including measures to reduce the regulatory burden on producers, with reforming planning rules at the top of the list.
The task force says the lack of any mention of food production in current planning guidance goes against Government aims to make made 'sustainable food security and production a priority'.
It makes it difficult for planners to find the right balance when 'weighing up complex and conflicting demands for land', the task force says.
It cites adoption of 'modern farming techniques', such as polytunnels, winter storage reservoirs and crop covers, which it says are 'an important part of maintaining and increasing competitiveness as well as enhancing sustainability'.
In addition, glasshouses, seasonal workers' accommodation and processing facilities can all require planning permission, the task force says.
But well organised and financed objections mean planning battles over such developments can often drag on for years due to requests for additional information and delays.
"This creates costly processes for local planning authorities and risks of legal challenges and growers are missing production seasons, being effectively in limbo in terms of business planning," the report says.
The task force believes that the planning process can be streamlined at 'minimal costs, reducing the administrative burden to farmers without reducing the important role of local decision making'. It is proposing:
- That a statement expressing the importance of domestic food production in the countryside is included in national planning policy.
- A review of the evidence requirements for farmers when applying for planning permission to ensure they are consistent with the scale and permanence of the development.
- Updated planning guidance for a range of matters including polytunnels and accommodation.
Other proposals for Government and industry action covered sustaining R&D capability, improving skills and attracting new entrants to the industry, encouraging collaboration and improving supply chain relationships.
It also suggests that special VAT rates could be reduced for some products in line with the '5 A Day' objective, along with improving existing Government 'behaviour change' campaigns, encouraging industry promotions and encouraging people to 'Grow Your Own'.
Defra said it would support the task force in developing its action plan. Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice said it was a Government priority to 'support and develop British farming and encourage sustainable food production'.
We produce some of the best fresh food that you can buy, right here in England.
Increasing consumption and increasing home production is not just good for people's health, it will develop the market opportunities and the confidence of our growers," he said.
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Food Revolution Day Newry: Aiming Big For 2013
Thu 09 May 2013Story by Odhran McCorry
I have been asked to share a few tips on how I came about organising the events in my area for the Food Revolution. No matter what activity you do for the day, it will be a success as long as people learn to eat better and make a meal from scratch rather than out of a box!
Maybe it's just the way I'm built, but from the get-go I had big plan for the Food Revolution. We are turning it into Food Revolution week with events the full seven days leading up to the worldwide event day on May 17th.
We have had some big ideas that turned out to be too ambitious like setting up a farmers market for the Newry area. Larger tasks like that have been shelved until next year, but below are some tips for the smaller events which have fallen into place for us since starting the project.
Tip #1: Get Some Good Volunteers
I got lucky with this! I had an excellent nutritionist, Lisa, contact me and offer to help out and from there we added Matthew who is a friend and client of mine with an event management background. Before long, we rounded out the team with Tom, a healthy eating enthusiast (who is opening what I think is Northern Ireland's first 100% healthy food cafe), and Miriam who runs a health food store and also is an excellent nutritionist.
Tip #2: Don't Be Afraid to Delegate!
I trust my team 100%. I set tasks rather than hog the spotlight myself. Lisa was able to secure some sponsorship from Sainsbury's for promotional material costs and the entire team is helping with event organising and talks. Without their help this wouldn't have happened.
Tip #3: Be Socially Active
One of our events came from a local business called Sticky Fingers who work with kids (and also have great catering facilities), contacting us via our Facebook page. They are taking a healthy eating class they offer for kids and have organized a lunchbox activity session for kids to learn how to pack their own healthy lunchbox
Tip #4: Reach Out to Your Community
We now have backing from Newry & Mourne District Council, Sainsbury's, Grounded Espresso Bars (which is the best coffee shop in town), Sticky Fingers, The Fun House (kids' adventure land and great venue for talks). Local businesses, Personal Best PT, The WellFit Cafe, Choice by Lisa, Ambition 21 Events and Harvest Health Store are all working to support our events.
Council backing is a great help as they have links with press, community centres, organisations and influential people. Our local council has arranged at least 2 radio spots for me, a full press launch with the local Mayor and they are making lots of introductions for me to all the right people. We are looking at getting big vegetable vendors working with the local college and having the city chase them for a different twist on a press release to generate excitement. Hoping that happens as that would be amazing!
Food Revolution Newry Events:
- Teddy Bears Picnic: Kids bringing their bears along and having some good healthy lunch followed by entertainment from members of the Fun House team.
- Cook It, Pack It, Eat It: Lunchbox session with different ages groups at Sticky Fingers.
- Healthy Eating Talks: Businesses, schools, community centres and gyms around the area on the day of the event and in weeks leading up to it.
- Community Flyers: Sainsbury's sponsored half our costs for flyers that we are handing these out in the local shopping centres in weeks leading up to the event.
- Cooking demonstrations: This is still unconfirmed, but we may secure a mobile cookery station and a lecturer from local college to do an event in local shopping centres the weekend before and day after the worldwide event due to Saturday being a busier day.
Working Towards Food Revolution Day 2014
Like I said, this is an ambitious event especially considering I had no idea what to do when I signed up! I am treating this as a learning curve then am going to use the whole of this year building relationships with businesses so that Newry Food Revolution 2014 will be even bigger and become a local festival which people look forward to each year.
I would again like to thank any sponsors and helping businesses who are potentially reading this Newry & Mourne District Council, Sainsbury's, Grounded Espresso Bars, Sticky Fingers, The Fun House, Personal Best PT, The WellFit Cafe, Choice by Lisa, Ambition 21 Events and Harvest Health Store. Without their help none of this could happen. Hope this helps you and inspires you a little bit to make a difference in your area.
Viva La Revolution!
About The Author: Odhran McCorry. Founder and owner of Personal Best PT in Newry, has distinguished himself as a leading Personal Trainer in Northern Ireland. Specializing in one-on-one training and small group training, he is helping his clients achieve phenomenal results in health and fitness. Because of his contribution to his industry and his outstanding business success, he is being featured as one of the World Fitness Elite in The Independent in the UK and in USA Today in America. He now aims to improve the health of his local Newry & Mourne area through his work as Newry's ambassador for the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution.
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Father Meconi's talk commemorates the anniversary of the Edict of Milan, which ended most of the persecutions of the Church and sought to restore the property and the possessions taken from the early Christians.
Father Meconi, will argue that Constantine's address, "Oration to the Saints," delivered in Rome in 313, revealed the emperor's own interest in some of Christianity's finer theological points.
Father Meconi is a professor in the Department of Theological Studies at St. Louis University. He holds a pontifical license in patrology from the University of Innsbruck and a doctorate of philosophy in ecclesiastical history from Oxford University. He has published widely in the area of patristic thought, specializing in Augustine's philosophy and theology.
The talk is free and open to the public. It is part of the fall 2013 Distinguished Speakers Series and is sponsored by Academic Affairs, Student Life, and Advancement.
Through the Distinguished Speakers Series, Franciscan University of Steubenville hosts leaders who integrate their faith and public life and thereby inspire the next generation to be a transforming presence in the Church and society.
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