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Niger: Poor and Forgotten
Interview With Missionary Father Josep Frigola
NIAMEY, Niger, JUNE 7, 2005 (Zenit) - Niger is virtually ignored by the international community, according to White Father Josep Frigola.
To know more about Niger, we interviewed the Spanish missionary who has worked for 20 years in Burkina Faso, and 20 years in Niger.
Q: Let's talk about Niger, the African country that seems to be the most remote, not to say ignored.
Father Frigola: It's very true. If it weren't for extreme situations of sociopolitical instability or fatal drought and famine, no attention would be paid to our country. Could it be because it's one of the poorest countries in the world, where there is little vested interest?
It is important to know that at present there are 12.5 million inhabitants, and that the population will double in 20 years, if the rate of demographic growth doesn't change. There is another factor that gives much food for thought: Virtually half the population is under 15 years of age!
Statistics to one side, what we need to ask is what to do about the situation of so many people, and what will be their fate.
Q: Islam has experienced great expansion in Niger. How do you see yourself in this context both as a foreigner and a Catholic missionary?
Father Frigola: Here Islam is tolerant, and to a large extent, fosters peaceful coexistence between natives and foreigners.
I have always been able to go everywhere without problems and have been properly received. At present, 90% of the population states that it is Muslim. But it is also true that it exists within a general environment of sociological religion.
Many people don't practice, but they adjust to the social life and the pressure of the family or clan community. No doubt the long historical process of integration, ethnic resistances and wars have fashioned an individual and collective "modus vivendi."
Since time immemorial, and taking into account Niger's relationship with Sudan, the caravans of traders and pilgrims [to Mecca] left their mark of Islamic faith.
Later, some pious and learned pioneers from Maghreb and the West established themselves in strategic places and coexisted easily with the people of the country. These movements of Sufi obedience organized themselves into Muslim orders and confraternities. The Qadiriya and Tijanya are the best known, and are the pillars of the more than 40 official associations that exist today.
Q: But not everything happened peacefully to achieve the present state of Islam, spread to virtually the entire country. Nigeria is next door, where serious conflicts and aggressions against individuals and institutions continue. How does all this affect them?
Father Frigola: The powers, both the old as well as the modern, with all their capacity to do and undo, have forged the establishment of different countries, either fostering or not fostering the penetration of a particular religion.
In any case, it is a fact that the numerous campaigns of proselytism and holy war against the "pagans" have never been able to make the substratum of ancestral religions and customs disappear from a considerable part of the population.
In regard to external influences and the impact of a more radical Islam, it must be said that in the decade of the '60s to '70s, after independence, many of Niger's students returned from Arab universities with new knowledge and a spirit of reform.
The traditional guidance and motivation of the faithful by sultans, sheikhs, imams and marabouts seemed too tolerant and soft to them; a purer and harder Islam was needed.
A new movement called Izala, of Wahhabite allegiance, has caused a great stir. Its reformist manifestations of a fundamentalist character are increasingly frequent.
Q: And the Christians? Are there important communities? Are they recognized?
Father Frigola: All Christians together, from all confessions, comprise 0.5% of the population. More or less one-third is Catholic and, for the time being, only one-third of this community is native of Niger. From this one can already deduce that we are an infinitesimal minority.
Despite everything, there is a representation of the Church in virtually all the important towns of the country. Moreover, the testimony they give goes far beyond what they represent numerically. Everyone speaks well of the schools, day clinics and social actions of the Catholic mission.
Q: What are the possibilities of evangelization in such a situation?
Father Frigola: Well understood, one can -- it being a duty for every disciple of Jesus -- to evangelize everywhere and in all circumstances.
However, before opening any book or reciting any prayer, to evangelize means to respect the other in his human condition, and to acknowledge and appreciate him.
To evangelize means to go out to meet the other, bringing him the Good News. It might be better to put theories aside and go to the core of what is lived day by day. In this part of the kingdom of God and of our world, evangelization and human development mutually complement and enrich one another.
On one hand, there is pastoral action more centered on the Christian community.
On the other, there is action of a social character open to the entire human community. One can fall into the temptation of separating them but, thank God, the Catholic Church in Niger is vigilant so as to not fall into this separation.
The communities of the capital and other regions cooperate generously in the struggle against poverty in general and in very specific areas such as education, health, promotion of women, emergency aid, etc. Many well-known organizations in the West assist. Mention should be made of one that is more solicitous about this, and which has headquarters in Ouagadougou: the John Paul II Foundation for the Sahel.
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Ever since The Avengers assembled in the hugely successful 2012 film, fans have been hoping and wishing for Marvel Studios to work with their competitors, namely Fox and Sony to get other characters involved in the team-up films; specifically Wolverine and Spider-Man, as those two studios own the film rights to the respective characters. But, because there is so much red tape and legal issues getting in the way, not to mention money, it is very likely that we'll never see this happen. But that doesn't mean that Hugh Jackman can't be high on the idea of it happening, as he's stated many times. The Australian actor has said in several interviews that he'd like to take part in the Avengers franchise and he is still very excited about the idea.
While out doing some promo work for the latest film in the X-Men franchise, Days of Future Past, Jackman spoke with IGN about the idea of him joining the Marvel team and why he'd be such a great fit.
"I would love to see him as part of The Avengers.Because there's a great dysfunction among that team, and I think Wolverine would fit right into that. He'd like that."
It would certainly be entertaining to see Wolverine's snarkiness mixed in with the arrogance and smart-ass attitude of Tony Stark and the boy scout demeanor of Captain America. As we saw in the first film, the team took some time before they were able to find a common ground and put their differences aside. But not before we saw some really cool fight scenes. This was another topic that was brought up: which Avenger would Hugh like to see Wolverine take on first?
"There's no doubt he'd get in a fight with Hulk at some point. Those two bad, rage-filled characters are going to square off at some point. It would be quite fun. I don't know how much fun to shoot it would be because I'm sure I'd be on the worst end of it, but hey, he can heal."
We've seen these two characters battle it out several times in the comics as well as in a pretty awesome animated film that Marvel released several years back. No doubt that it'd be really cool to see the two pair off on screen. But, sadly, I don't see this happening in the near future for several reasons. Aside from the legal and property rights issues, Jackman has recently stated that he is nearing the end of him playing the fan-favorite character, so if it does happen, it'd likely be a new actor taking on the Hulk. And that's a really big if.
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My life, in general, is a big game of 'Hey, It's That Guy,' which occasionally makes the afternoons go faster. Of late, I've been enjoying 'Bonanza' or, as I call it, the adventures of Trapper John, Pa Ingalls, Commander Adama and Hoss. (Sadly, the late Dan Blocker passed away during the series, and the only other thing I've ever seen him in was a Three Stooges short from the fifties.) Either way, the big takeaway from watching Bonanza is that the theme song will stick in your head FOR DAYS after any given viewing, especially if you know the words. (If you don't, you can always rent Rodrigo's fave-rave crap film, 'The Pest,' and hear them as sung by the always-energetic John Leguizamo.) The same is true for a few other shows, and even a decade later I'll occasionally find myself humming the haunting theme tune to 'The X-Files.'
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When my wine journey began, I asked every wine expert I knew how I could learn more. Beyond just reading, how could I really understand the stuff? A wise friend told me "Volunteer. Get your hands dirty at a winery." And so I did. Being a "wino" is more than uncorking a bottle. It's about digging in, and occasionally, making a giant fool of yourself
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If you're a Patriots fan, you probably think Bernard Pollard is an assassin for hire.
You may also think a team like the New York Jets was the one to hire him, or perhaps it was former Patriots personnel member Scott Pioli, or another AFC team looking to overcome New England.
Whatever the case may be, the six-year safety who has played for three different NFL teams likes to mess up New England's plans by getting rid of one of your players. Let's look at the rundown of the possible suspects I've just listed and compare them to the events and players.
Week 1, 2008: the scene is Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., shortly after 1 p.m. All the fans are back and looking forward to the season because last season ended on a bad note. They won every single game except the one that mattered, but I digress.
Tom Brady drops back, looking for a receiver, and is standing in the pocket when Pollard, while playing for the Chiefs flies around the corner and rolls into his leg. With an ACL tear, Brady is out for the season.
Matt Cassel comes in for the rest of the year, and the Pats become the second team ever to record 11 wins and not make the playoffs. The Miami Dolphins win the AFC East, and an overtime loss to the New York Jets in November was one of the most brutal losses of the season.
Pioli and Cassel flee to Kansas City the next season.
A Jets loss to the Dolphins on the last day of the year ensures that the Pats miss the playoffs. The Dolphins go on to lose to the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the playoffs.
In late 2009, Pollard struck again. This occurrence, during garbage time in a game against the Houston Texans, Pats wideout Wes Welker is going out to receive the ball when Pollard intervenes, and Welker ends up tearing his ACL on the play. There goes their best receiver, just in time for the playoffs. New England goes into the playoffs and loses to the Baltimore Ravens in the first round.
So it's 2011, the Patriots are cruising through the season, and their second-year tight end Rob Gronkowski is having a record-breaking year. He sets records for most receiving yardage and touchdowns for a tight end. He is big, fast and breaks tackles like nobody's business.
Finishing 13-3, the Patriots bulldoze through the Denver Broncos and end up meeting the Ravens, who just finished beating Pollard's old team, the Texans. During this game, the Patriots are driving in the fourth quarter when Pollard decides to destroy more of the Patriots' prospects' hopes and give the indestructible Gronkowski a high-ankle sprain.
Gronkowski plays in the Super Bowl but is limited in mobility and playmaking ability. Had he been healthy, he might have been able to prevent an interception later in their Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants.
His dance skills were not affected, but that is a different story altogether.
Where am I going with this, you might ask? Pioli and the Chiefs want Cassel, the Jets want to make the playoffs, and there is one team that has been involved in all three events, directly or indirectly. That team is the Baltimore Ravens.
The Super Bowl has gone through New England for a good part of the last decade so eliminating them in 2008 seemed to work, but they lost to the Tennessee Titans. The next year, Pollard goes to the Texans, the Pats play Houston just in time for the playoffs, and Pollard takes out Welker.
This doesn't work either, as they get past the Patriots but are taken out by the Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore decides to just sign the guy. They get past Houston, and with Pollard on the Ravens, they go after the Patriots' biggest threat in Gronkowski. But all the scheming is outdone with a dropped touchdown and Billy Cundiff pulling it left.
Pollard gets rid of big time players, and Baltimore somehow benefits. Though it was most likely a huge coincidence, fate and the football gods had to even it out at some point, and the Cundiff kick was the equalizer. Pollard and Baltimore, you had that heartbreaker coming.
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SARANGANI Rep. Manny Pacquiao visited the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) for the first time yesterday, and watched its boxing team and dancing inmates perform.
The inmates greeted Pacquiao with a dance presentation and sang his song "Para Sa 'Yo, Ang Laban Na 'To."
Pacquiao arrived at the facility around 5 p.m., or four hours later than scheduled.
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Vince Rosales, choreographer of the dancing inmates, said boxing is part of the rehabilitation program of the inmates.
Rosales said CPDRC Supermax has 47 members.
Jail Warden Romeo Manansala said the inmates had trained for three months.
The CPDRC Supermax was created last November, he said.
The dancing inmates performed thrice to the tunes of "Jump," "Di Ko Mapigil" by the Masculados and the late Michael Jackson's song, "They Don't Really Care About Us."
Pacquiao and his entourage were accompanied by Manansala, Provincial Chief Security Officer Loy Madrigal and Marco Toral, Capitol consultant on jail matters.
Pacquiao led the prayer during the praise and worship, where he also shared his experiences.
He encouraged inmates to be closer to God and to read the Bible.
Pacquiao later assured the inmates that he will provide them with boxing equipment.
"If they want to pursue boxing as a career, they have to be good so they will lead a new life when they leave jail. They should like sports," Pacquiao said in Tagalog.
Lito, the mayor de mayores (head of the inmates), thanked Pacquiao on behalf of the inmates for the visit.
He said they wrote a letter to Pacquiao, asking the congressman to support the CPRDC Supermax.
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Utah Jazz: Okur will return, Kirilenko won't against Celtics
Mehmet Okur is expected to return for the Jazz tonight from a stomach ailment against the Boston Celtics, but Andrei Kirilenko said he would miss at least one more game with his strained left calf.
"Right now, it's really a game to game decision," Kirilenko said, "really like how it's going to feel when I warm up, how it's going to feel at shootaround." After going through shootaround Monday, Kirilenko said his calf was "not quite there yet."
Okur left Friday's loss to Phoenix in the second quarter after becoming ill and went home sick before Saturday's victory over New Orleans. Kirilenko, meanwhile, will sit out for the fifth time in six games with his injured calf.
Kirilenko could play Wednesday when the Jazz open a three-game trip at Toronto. He said Monday that he's still experiencing tightness in the calf when he runs.
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They face a decision Tuesday about signing Othyus Jeffers for the remainder of the season, but general manager Kevin O'Connor said the decision to recall Koufos does not preclude the Jazz from keeping Jeffers.
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Koufos did not play in the Flash's loss Sunday night to Los Angeles after returning to Utah to work out with Marcus Elliott, who runs the Peak Performance Project in Santa Barbara, Calif, a performance center with which the Jazz are affiliated.
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"From the very beginnings of the gay movement there have always been spiritual aspects of the community. In fact, whenever people are slightly out of the mainstream, that sense of 'fitting in' is a wonderful gateway to the dharma." - Acharya Eric Spiegel
As LGBTQ practitioners, we can often feel that we stand outside the norm. But all beings possess confidence and compassion, noble qualities inherent in each of us regardless of sexual orientation. In this retreat we will come together both as LGBTQ individuals and as a larger community. Through meditation, tai chi and yoga, discussion and celebration, we will reveal and explore our basic qualities, connecting to naturally wakeful minds and hearts. This program, open to all, is an opportunity for the LGBTQ community to come together and practice the dharma in a safe, supported, and beautifully enriching environment.
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My colleague Spencer Ackerman at the Washington Independent got his hands on those memos that Dick Cheney claims will vindicate the use of torture. Turns out….not so much.
Strikingly, they provide little evidence for Cheney's claims that the "enhanced interrogation" program run by the CIA provided valuable information. In fact, throughout both documents, many passages — though several are incomplete and circumstantial, actually suggest the opposite of Cheney's contention: that non-abusive techniques actually helped elicit some of the most important information the documents cite in defending the value of the CIA's interrogations.
You can see the full documents here. Spencer provides some details on how inconclusive these memos are:
The first document, issued by the CIA in July 2004 is about the interrogation of 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who was waterboarded 183 times in March 2003 and whom, the newly released CIA Inspector General report on torture details, had his children's lives threatened by an interrogator. None of that abuse is referred to in the publicly released version of the July 2004 document. Instead, we learn from the July 2004 document that not only did the man known as "KSM" largely provide intelligence about "historical plots" pulled off from al-Qaeda, a fair amount of the knowledge he imparted to his interrogators came from his "rolodex" — that is, what intelligence experts call "pocket litter," or the telling documentation found on someone's person when captured. As well, traditional intelligence work appears to have done wonders — including a fair amount of blundering on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's part:
In response to questions about [al-Qaeda's] efforts to acquire [weapons of mass destruction], [Khalid Sheikh Mohammed] revealed that he had met three individuals involved in [al-Qaeda's] program to produce anthrax. He appears to have calculated, incorrectly, that we had this information already, given that one of the three — Yazid Sufaat — had been in foreign custody for several months.
This is a far cry from torturing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed into revealing such information. It would be tendentious to believe that the torture didn't have any impact on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed — he himself said that he lied to interrogators in order to get the torture to stop — but the document itself doesn't attempt to present a case that the "enhanced interrogation" program was a factor, let alone the determinant factor, in the intelligence bounty the document says he provided.
He also argues separately that the confusion between interrogators and debriefers makes it even more difficult to separate out what information was obtained through normal interrogation techniques and what information was obtained through torture and abuse.
We already know from the testimony of FBI interrogator Ali Soufan that Abu Zubaydah gave actionable information using standard techniques but gave bad information by the ton once they started torturing him. And it seems rather obvious to me that if waterboarding actually did work, it would not be necessary to subject someone to it 183 times. The fact that they had to do it that many times is evidence that it didn't do a damn bit of good.


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Those nominating the 82-year-old Atkinson said, "He is the youngest octogenarian I know. He is an amazing artist, Just last week he spent about four hours at Latexo Elementary School discussing art and history with the students as he displayed the miniature Noah's Ark that he constructed."
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Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.'s Professional Sound and Visual Division, the leader in Professional DJ products, today unveiled its next generation flagship CDJ player, the CDJ-2000nexus, offering exciting features and technologies including Wi-Fi® connectivity, a first in the industry, compatibility with Pioneer's new rekordbox™ App for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and new functions such as Beat Sync, Wave Zoom and Slip. Newly enhanced features inherited by the CDJ-2000nexus include a selection screen interface for a more intuitive music search experience, increased visibility of the needle search pad, and improved master tempo sound quality.
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Man telling story with gun unintentionally shoots and kills himself
30-year-old Lee Allan Miars of Myrtle Creek, Orgeon was telling friends a story that involved a gun.
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, he was using a semi-automatic handgun. According to witnesses "he had worked the action and dropped the magazine. He then put the gun near his head and fired the weapon, shooting himself." He was taken to the hospital but died of his injuries.
According to the sheriff's office, "We are assuming at this point that he believed the weapon was empty."
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The Isabella Angel Wins Gulfstream Feature
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HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Isabella Angel rated well off the pace before storming by the tiring pacesetters to capture the featured $80,000 allowance at Gulfstream Park by five lengths Sunday.
Life At Ten, the 1-5 favorite ridden by John Velazquez, finished second, a nose better than third-place finisher Jehan. It was the first start for Life At Ten since losing contact with the field and finishing last in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs last fall.
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"Hi, I'm a total douche. I once chatted up a girl in a bar and think I'm an expert."
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With room for two passengers and available AWD, the 2001 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Van is an ideal mid-size work van powered by a 190 hp 4.3L V6 engine.
2001 Chevrolet Astro Passenger
The 2001 Chevrolet Astro Passenger is an eight-passenger minivan equipped with keyless entry, cruise control and air conditioning as standard features.
2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van
A full-size work van available in three different wheelbase lengths, the 2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van seats two passengers leaving the rest of the volume for work-related items.
2001 Chevrolet Express Van
The 2001 Chevrolet Express Van is a full-size passenger van capable of hauling up to 12 people in comfort.
2001 Chevrolet Venture
Available in standard or extended wheelbase lengths, the 2001 Chevrolet Venture is a well-equipped minivan that can seat seven in standard guise or up to eight with the optional Warner Bros package.


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We're just about a week away from Microsoft's big reveal of the next Xbox and, as you probably know by now, we'll be THE place to see it either online or on-air at GameTrailers.com and Spike TV. Of course, while we don't know exactly what Microsoft has up its sleeve for the even just yet, there's no doubting that the system-defining Halo franchise will be a big part of the next Xbox's future.
As a result, we recently compiled our thoughts as a staff on what we'd like to see from the future of the franchise, but now it's the GT Community's turn to sound off on what it wants to see out of Master Chief and the world of Halo moving forward.
In case you missed it, check out the above video which highlights our thoughts on the future of Halo. Of course, those are OUR thoughts, but this article is all about YOU, so leets evaluate some of what the GT Community said in response to my inquiry on the subject late last week on the GT Facebook page.
Obviously, Halo has had many entries and many years to cultivate a huge, diverse fan base, but over that time, that same fanbase has diversified and now different people are craving different things. As we enter the next generation of gaming and Halo specifically, it's sounding like some fans are hopeful that a more human element can be incorporated into the mix when it comes to Master Chief and the story elements of Halo. Something that was indeed touched on in the latest installment of the series.
"Halo 4 was awesome, although the story was hashed out improperly. It had the least fun (but still good) missions out of any, but best multiplayer," writes Matt Boersma "As an avid book reader I would like to see a game where you begin as a child and work your way through training into suppressing (enemy threats). This would be similar to Fable where you start as a child and (develop your character). I think this idea has a lot of potential. It could capture the human aspect of the halo franchise and move away from (focusing on) alien races."
While fans might truly appreciate the opportunity to inject themselves into a more human story, there's no doubting that Microsoft is hoping to expand the brand in the next generation and make it the most lucrative system-seller in gaming. But how far should Microsoft go to make Halo fit in with even larger, cross-platform franchises like Call of Duty? Some users say there's a fine line that needs to be drawn as trying to please everyone can sometimes lead to pleasing nobody at all.
"I don't think there is a whole lot they CAN do and still keep purists happy," wrote Jeff Kendall. "There is a reason Halo has carved a spot in the shooter genre that COD and Battlefield haven't taken away, and if they go too far from their established formula, they might lose that spot."
Meanwhile, in the comments for the above video, certain posters pointed out differences of opinion with our suggestions while others made entirely new suggestions of their own.
"I'd like to see some more exploration of the world," wrote GT Member WildFire15. "One thing that really disappointed me about Halo 4 was the lack of an ability to just explore Requiem and they were somewhat eager to get away from the place and go near a Halo and then to Earth. Slowing the story down and seeing more of Requiem would have enabled better explanation of the story as well I think, which Halo 1 and 2 were able to do. Leave the linear maps to the people who just play CoD."
Of course, all long-running franchise start to feel a bit too familiar after a certain point, but some members of the GT Community feel that minor tweaks might make for a more interesting Halo experience in the next generation rather than rewriting the book altogether. Even though Halo is one of the biggest franchises in the industry, some members of the GT Community feel that this old dog can learn a few new tricks from other popular titles.
"After playing Crysis 2, Dishonored, and Uncharted, I'd like to see more maneuvers in Halo," wrote GT Community member Nathaniel. "At least sliding into cover (say hold the b down when sprinting and release to crouch, controlling the distance and choice of which you meant to do). Maybe climbing too. Now the sci-fi weapons is a definite must for a sci-fi game. The Forerunner weapons were just bedded up human weapons: interesting, but familiar."
"Great list GT, innovation is definitely largest on this list because it seems refinement has been almost entirely maxed," commented tonyt6363. "It's time to change up the game a lot which became evident from the solid, but too familiar release of halo 4. For campaign I would like to see maybe some squad implementation now that there are other spartans in the mix using the amazing AI halo has been known for. For multiplayer, maybe a more competitive edge to it that halo 2 had back in its day, they can even keep some social playlists."
Lastly, GT Member Travis summed up what a lot of other commenters were saying by communicating a love for the franchise, but a sense of urgency surrounding the upcoming installments. In a nutshell, some feel it's no longer a sure sell just to simply BE a Halo game, and the onus is on 343 to make Master Chief and the Halo franchise relevant again in the new generations of consoles.
Here's Travis' full comment.
"Halo 4 was a solid freshman effort for 343 Industries, but as someone who was a fan from a very beginning (when Halo was originally conceived as an RTS on Mac), I couldn't help but feel let down by the weak writing, retconned lore, and uninspired COD-copying. The core design philosophy of the franchise was compromised to accommodate ill-conceived tie-in marketing, and 343 settled for a "safe bet" instead of living up to Bungie's legacy of innovation.
Halo: Combat Evolved sold Xbox and proved that GoldenEye wasn't a fluke, that consoles could deliver on the FPS experience. Halo 2 sold Xbox Live and showed how Internet-connected gaming should work, establishing common-sense features that many popular games still haven't picked up on. Halo 3 delivered on player community involvement that was the envy of the gaming community, to the point that stat tracking and supporting user-created content is expected of every developer.
That's what I call accessibility. But 343 dropped the ball, dumbing down or outright dropping features that Halo itself popularized, if not outright invented. A lot of hardcore fans have already abandoned Halo for Bungie's new Destiny IP. So I know I'm not alone when I say that 343 needs to step up or risk losing a significant chunk of the player base."
So, do you agree with the thoughts issued by the GT Community when it comes to the next-generation of Halo games? We're keeping the conversation going so feel free to chime in with your thoughts and, as always, thanks to everyone who contributed to this edition of Force Feedback!
We'll be brining you Microsoft's Xbox Reveal coverage LIVE on Monday, May 21 at 10am PST right here on GameTrailers.com, so don't forget to mark your calendars and tune-in for what's sure to be one of the industry's most talked about events in years!


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Once you get the paper roll, tear off about an inch of it and get it wet from your saliva in your mouth. You should try to wait an hour or two since your last meal. The paper should be blue or blue green. Blue basically means your saliva is alkaline which is what you want. If you see blue this means that your saliva is balanced and your body is going to be balanced as well. Yellow means your saliva is acidic which is not so good. Green or yellow green means slightly acidic.
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Amalgamcomposite composed of 40-55% mercury along with silver, tin and copper.
BiocalixA material used in root canal therapy that expands and alkalinizes
the tooth, thus discouraging further build-up of bacteria.
Biological DentistryA method of practicing dentistry that takes into account bio-compatibility
of dental materials and the bio-energetic or meridian system used
in Chinese medicine and the focal infection theory.
BleachingAlso known as whitening, the process of lightening off-colored or stained teeth with supervised bleaching methods. This can be done in-office with a laser or at home with individualized trays, according to the convenience of the patient.
Bone GraftThis procedure is done when there has been significant bone loss because it helps the body to regenerate lost bone. The source of the grafting material can either be from the patient's own body or from a natural substance such as algae.
Over time your own newly formed bone will replace much of the grafted material, however follow up work such as an implant will have to be done within a matter of months or the body will start to re-absorb the new bone.
Bonded DentistryBonded Dentistry includes a wide range of procedures: tooth-colored fillings or composites, creating veneers and closing gaps between teeth.
BridgeA dental appliance that replaces lost teeth. It can be either removable or fixed.
Build UpThe removal of old filling material and decay from a worn-out tooth and bonding with tooth-colored composite resin to create a solid foundation for a cap or crown.
Composite ResinTooth-colored material made of resin reinforced with silica, glass or porcelain particles that is used for filling cavities.
Cosmetic ContouringCreating a more pleasing appearance by reshaping natural teeth.
Cosmetic DentistryAn aspect of dentistry that concentrates on the pleasing, aesthetic appearance of a person's smile.
CrownAlso known as a cap, this type of restoration replaces the missing portion of a tooth or corrects the overall bite.
DentinSofter layer of tooth structure that lies beneath the enamel.
DiastemaSpace or gap between two teeth.
EnamelThe white outer layer of tooth structure covering and protecting the dentin.
Fixed BridgeA dental appliance used for replacing missing teeth that is non-removable. The bridge is held in place by cementing or bonding to adjacent teeth that are used as anchors.
Focal Infection TheoryFormulated and tested more than 50 years ago, this theory states that conditions in the mouth have a direct impact on the body as a whole.
GalvanismThe phenomenon of dissimilar electrical patterns created in the mouth through the use of dental metals.
GingivaGum tissue. Infections in the gingival can lead to periodontal disease.
Holistic DentistryAn approach that views the mouth is a component of the entire body rather than an isolated part that is separate from the whole.
ImplantsUsed to replace a missing tooth. A titanium post is placed in the bone and then the tooth is restored by attaching a finished crown to it. The entire procedure can take anywhere from one day to three months, depending on which approach is appropriate for the patient.
As with all treatment, proper planning and coordination between your dentist and implant specialist is not only recommended but vital to achieving a successful result.
InlayUsed to support tooth structure by bonding a durable material
such as resin, porcelain or gold and filling a decayed part of a tooth.
LaminatingApplying a thin layer of composite resin or porcelain to the surface of a tooth in order to alter its appearance.
LumineersUsed to change the appearance of teeth by resurfacing with an extremely thin porcelain material. Little discomfort is involved since the teeth are not shaved or cut into. The procedure is a conservative way to achieve a more pleasing smile and can be completed in two appointments.
MalocclusionMisalignment of the upper or lower teeth causing a poorly adjusted, uncomfortable bite. This is often the cause of pain in the jaw joints, also known as TMJ Syndrome.
OnlaySimilar to an inlay except that the filling is also applied to the biting surface of the tooth.
PanorexesAlso known as panoramic X-rays, these are full-mouth X-rays that show a complete view of the teeth and surrounding bones of the jaw.
Partial Denture (Bridge)A dental appliance that is removable or fixed, used to replace missing teeth.
Periodontal DiseasePeriodontal infection is generally caused by a combination of stress, acidity, and improper oral hygiene. See I'luminae for more information.
PorcelainMaterial created by fusing ceramics at high temperatures so that a hard substance/glass is formed resembling tooth enamel.
Root Canal TherapyThe procedure by which an infected tooth can be preserved by sterilization and filling of the inner canals and tubules.
Rubber DamUsed to isolate teeth during dental procedures, this thin rubber sheet is important during the process of replacing old amalgams to prevent unnecessary exposure to metal.
TitaniumA metal primarily used for implants and orthodontic wires. Titanium used for implants is medical grade and extremely pure. Studies have shown that it integrates into our bone without any inflammation being detectable, so it is generally regarded as safe.
VeneersThese ultra-thin sheets of porcelain or composite resin are created for bonding to the surface of teeth. This procedure is especially useful in repairing or changing the appearance of damaged teeth.
WhiteningSee Bleaching