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Party Crashing 101: How To Crash A Pity Party
I have a confession.
For the last month or so I've been throwing a hugggeee party. No, not one of those excessively extravagant college parties filled with ridiculous amounts of alcohol, but rather a party with one guest, myself.
This party, being perfectly honest, has well, left me miserable. Like many of you, I of course, never intend to host a party, but sometimes things just pile up. Ah… the power of pity parties.
Maybe you find yourself fed up with working a job you dislike. Or perhaps you just broke up with the person who you thought was your soul mate. Maybe you're not living up to your own personal expectations. The truth is, with influential guests such as "negativity" and "I feel sorry for myself" making regular appearances, it's often easy to be lured into the infamous party we all is know is never good. Do you remember when you threw your last pity party?
Although, I consider myself a very optimistic person, I too have my moments of self doubt. For the past month or so, I've struggled with the changing status of relationships that have helped mold me into the person I am today. I've wrestled with my new identity as an adult, and I've spent a great amount of time in the rewarding yet certainly draining reflection process.
New surroundings, new freedoms, and new relationships can be a bit overwhelming. Especially when it's so easy to cling to the foundations of the past. Having recently thrown a "nice" sympathy bash for myself, I know what it's like to feel like nothings going right. I know what it's like to feel like you're all alone. I say this not to be dramatic but only to show I'm human. And although we sometimes enjoy wallowing in our own self pity, fighting the doubts within ourselves is never easy.
The majority of us spend far to much time throwing pity parties for ourselves rather than seeing the beauty in life. Pity parties? Here's how to crash them.
Raise Your Party Standards
Why would you ever waste your time attending a party where you don't feel needed or loved? Realize that when you throw yourself a pity party you're blocking abundance. Believe and know that you deserve better and that is what will be given in return. I realize this isn't always easy, but as with all things, practice helps.
Don't throw a single moment away at a party that isn't helping you grow. Don't be deluded into thinking negativity and self doubt are your friends. They aren't. They're simply parasites hoping to extract all the energy they possibly can. The longer you hang around them the weaker you become. Drinking from the punch bowl spiked with sadness is never any fun.
As you raise your party standards you will soon notice that you don't have time to wallow in your own self pity. Raising your standards doesn't mean there won't be times of sadness or self doubt, but it will enable you to move past inevitable road blocks with as little friction as possible. The venue of a pity party is in your mind, therefore in an instant the party can be crashed.
The more time you spend consciously looking to see the beauty in life the less time you will spend looking for ways to stay miserable. Raise your party standards and your self doubts will soon grow weak.
Check Your Emotions At The Door
Regardless of where you are, negativity and self doubt are going to show up. Negativity? Kick his ass out. "Woe is me"? You're above that. Don't become intoxicated by shots pessimism, flush them out by remembering that you are loved. As I've said before, this isn't always easy, but do your best to express your courage within.
Checking your emotions at the door doesn't mean to shove them in the coat closet and forget about them. Doing so will only leave you freezing on the walk home. You must accept your emotions whether they be good or bad. Your emotions only contain as much power as you lend.
Checking your emotions doesn't require that you give power to them. Emotions are just that, emotions. Sour feelings only turn disastrous when you let them guide you. When you become aware of your emotions you keep yourself in the drivers seat.
The last few weeks have been a very emotional time for me for a variety of reasons. Yet instead of rejecting the feelings I've felt, I've done my best at accepting them for what they are. While this process is often difficult it accelerates the period of self doubt.
Don't expect to be perfect. Your emotions will sometimes get the best of you. Remember this is part of the process. When you first begin driving you don't expect to be amazing, the same should go for when you're learning to deal with your emotions. Many of us are never taught the proper way to deal with our emotions and instead lock them away until the pressure builds and creates a gigantic blast of negative smog.
Start today by checking your emotions at the door.
Decide You Want To Leave
If you find yourself stuck throwing yourself a pity party realize you are 100 percent responsible for continuing to stay. Where did the pity party originate? Was it your family? Your friends? Of course not. You, and only you can decide whether to throw a pity party. If you throw one, and the guests (many of them rude) arrive, you have no to look to but yourself.
While feeling miserable is easy, crashing a party requires effort. To overcome the low points in your life you must make the decision to fully commit to rise above. Deciding to leave your pity party is a necessity.
When you throw yourself a pity party you're often under the illusion that it will make things better, but in reality it only perpetuates the real problem. All bandages, no matter how strong, break.
Over the years, I've thrown many pity parties, in which self doubt often stared as the DJ. However it wasn't until I realized I had the power to crash my own party that I became more aware of the affect my thinking had on my life.
Pity parties don't attract change, they simply fortify the demons that you're afraid of. When you focus on what you don't have you block the sun which leaves you no light to see that in which you do. Why wait until you're drunk off misery before leaving a party in which you had no intention of going to? The earlier you decide to leave the better.
Better Parties Await
It's safe to say you've been a host of a few pity parties throughout your life, maybe you're throwing one right now, or perhaps you may even consider yourself a party regular. Regardless of your current situation, there's always room to improve.
You can throw yourself as many pity parties as you want but it's never going to make your life any better. Eventually, (usually after lots of needless suffering) you will realize that contentment, and that happiness, all are only a few thoughts away.
Instead of throwing a pity party for yourself, take a moment and to make an honest assessment of your current situation. Is it really that bad? Often times we sabotage ourselves in hopes of gaining sympathy from our family and friends. Yet when we do this we simply block abundance from coming into our lives. One moment of clarity can save an endless amount of misery.
If you're sad be sad. If you're upset be upset. But don't waste your time throwing a party when it's not truly needed.
Pity party's are no fun. Crashing them however, now that's a different story. Throw yourself the party you know you deserve. Better parties await.


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|T&F Opens On The Right Foot
PULLMAN, Wash – University of Idaho track and field finished off the inaugural meet of its 2014 indoor season with multiple individual victories and career-best marks Saturday at the WSU Open.
The Vandal men led the way with five first-place finishes and two career-best marks.
Also for the men, senior Andrew Bloom took first in the 400m with a time of 50.11, while junior teammate Matt Sullivan placed first in the pole vault with a mark of 16-08.75 (5.10m) and senior Andrey Levkiv finished first in the shot put with a career-best heave of 55-05.75 (16.91m).
"Andrey returned from an injury and looked like he hadn't missed a day," Phipps said. "That was the highlight of the meet for me."
On the women's side, senior Karlene Hurrel led the way with a second place finishes in the 60m (7.95) and 200m (25.53). After being injured for the 2013 season, junior Taylor Hewett returned with a fourth place finish in the 600m with a time of 1:38.9. Redshirt freshman Adara Winder took 3rd in the shot put with a mark of 41-10.0 (12.75m) followed by junior Molly Meyers in fourth with a toss of 40-11.5 (12.48m).
"We didn't compete very many women today," Phipps said. "But I thought all of our newcomers to the team did a great job in their first collegiate meet."
Next up on the schedule for the Vandal track and field is next week's home meets on Friday and Saturday. The team will host the Idaho Collegiate on Friday starting at 11 a.m. (PT)., and then the Idaho Open on Saturday, starting at 8:30 a.m.

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The Social House on Routh Street is an already established hot spot for the uptown dweller. With a stellar patio, prime location and a menu that can please the discerning palette of any 30 something, the restaurant has become one of the most popular places to drink and dine on a Friday night. But now, the creators behind this new staple has given the people of Dallas a whole new reason to brave the crowds for a prime table on a Sunday afternoon.
Just in time for the Spring, the Social House brings to us the Backyard, an expansive addition featuring all of the elements that make up the perfect adult playground. This new space, quite literally in the backyard of the restaurant, offers popular outdoor past times such as giant sized connect four games, Jenga tables, corn-hole and table tennis. But it is the Bubble Soccer and Trash Can Pong that makes this patio something quite unique.
Bar games are nothing new. However, it is rare to find a place where you can eat and drink off of the full restaurant menu in between bouts rolling and crashing in these human-sized beach balls, or have your waiter bring you your next craft beer right to the platform before your next try and getting a yoga ball into a red trash can.
With any eatery offering such commodities like this, you typically will have to overlook the sub-par food options that you are left with. But the Social House began its life as a restaurant first, and it is clear that their food and cocktail menu still take primary billing.
Between our Bubble Soccer sessions, my friends and I snacked on the buffalo calamari, a clear stand out on the appetizer list. We sampled several of their cocktails, and while their frozen drinks were wonderful, our clear frontrunners for a sunny afternoon were the mojitos of any kind and the habanero lime margarita.
Typically, mojitos are so sugary sweet that it can be difficult to finish, but these were the perfect blend of simple syrup and mint to be refreshing without being heavy. My suggestion is to order the margarita with fresh lime juice instead of simple syrup. We tried it both ways and fresh juice is always the better option.
If you are hungry and looking for something other than burgers and flatbreads (which are incredible), don't be afraid to order one of their house specialties. My friends and I had the chance to taste the house three meatloaf and prime beef rib eye. Both dishes were spot on, both in presentation and taste, adding an upscale element to this playful new concept.
Only in uptown can you find a place that combines handcrafted cocktails and food forward menu offerings with Jenga towers and beer pong for giants. This place is surely to become the new staple for the patio connoisseur, so make sure to arrive early or call ahead. You wouldn't want to have to wait to long too bounce around in the Bubble arena.


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Intended to inform fans of any changes to normal gameday operations, the week will feature updates on construction, specific information about parking, countdown to kickoff changes, picnic and Junction guidelines.
Mississippi State plays its first of seven home contests in the 2013 season on Sept. 7 against Alcorn State. Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m.
Monday – A video tour of West Side renovation with Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, along with the release of the 2013 Fan Guide.
Tuesday – Video tour of north endzone expansion, including premium seating options with Athletic Director Scott Stricklin. Football on-campus media day.
Wednesday - Game operations changes for the 2013 season with HailStateBeat's Bob Carskadon and Assistant A.D. Brent Frey.
Thursday – Ticket operations and parking changes with Carskadon and Sr. Associate A.D. Mike Richey and Assistant Coordinator of Event Management Bradley Douglas.
Friday – Live chat with Athletic Director Scott Stricklin and others.


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As the true original housewife, the last remaining original cast member of the first "Real Housewives" shows, Vicki Gunvalson has received plenty of criticisms about her behavior from the public over the years. Sometimes, however, she still gets so bothered by unfair comments that she has to respond. On Wednesday, April 30, the "Real Housewives of Orange County" star angrily defended herself after being accused by someone of being a bad grandmother.
The latest episode of the show featured Vicki getting ready for her pre-Thanksgiving celebration, dubbed "Fakes-giving," with the other housewives while also babysitting Troy. While Vicki was busy preparing her dinner, the cameras showed Troy getting into everything and seemingly being ignored. A viewer tweeted to Vicki, blasting her for not properly watching her grandson Troy, specifically letting him crawl around underneath boiling pots and sizzling skillets and hearing all of the drunken yelling from the housewives.
Vicki was quick to respond. She explained that there was actually a nanny there the entire time who was not filmed. "I would never put my grandson in harms way. Shame on you," she blasted. She later clarified that Bravo had provided the babysitter so that she could have some help while filming. She also reminded the person that viewers don't see everything because of editing and privacy needs. Vicki also explained that she put Troy in his playpen when it was necessary. "I got this people!" she reassured.
Vicki Gunvalson has always talked about how much her children means to her and her love of being a grandma. The latest season of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" in particular has repeatedly featured her saying how she doesn't like living alone and would rather have her children and grandson with her at all times. So it's not surprising that being accused of being a bad caregiver would hit Vicki particularly hard, to the point where she felt the need to defend herself repeatedly.
Suggested Links
- 'RHOOC' Shannon Beador on whether she really believes her past life tale
- 'RHOOC' Heather Dubrow on being excluded by Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Barney
- 'RHOOC' Heather talks about Alexis, Gretchen, Shannon and Lizzie
- Gretchen Rossi agrees Tamra Barney is a horrible mother; says her drama is karma
- 'RHOOC' Shannon Beador says warning flags on Heather Dubrow have been raised


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The Wildcats struggled offensively, committing 34 errors on 156 attempts in the match, leading to a .096 attack percentage.
One bright spot for the Cats was the play of sophomore Randy Goodenough, who finished the match with a career-best 15 kills on .286 hitting.
The Golden Bears were led by middle blocker Morgan Beck, who finished with 11 kills on .409 hitting and added six total blocks on the night. Teammate Angie Pressey led all players in the match with 18 kills and also added 15 digs.


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2013-14 Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Awards Banquet
Mandelbaum and Doss named Female and Male Athletes of the Year, Schelske and Schmidt earned Female and Male Scholar Athletes of the Year Honors and Magee and Walker receive the James W. Wilson, Jr. Award
Men's T&F Put on Strong Showing at LSU Alumni Gold
Frano, Lozes, White, Breaux please Coach Peterson with their performances on the day
T&F Look to Build Off Last Week's Dominating Performances at Southeastern Lion Invitational, LSU Alumni Gold
Team set 16 personal records last week at South Alabama Invitational
Breaux, Lapucha, Frano, Quincy, McMillan All Win Respective Event Titles at South Alabama Invitational
All set personal bests during their performances
New Events in Store for Some T&F Athletes at the South Alabama Invitational
Squad looks to gain steam in a meet close to home before heading to the C-USA Championships
|Van Meter's Career Best Performances
|Time (Date)
|Pole Vault
|4.27m (14-0) (1/25/14)
|Pole Vault
|4.11m (13-5.75) (4/6/13)
|31.22m (102-5) (3/29/14)
2013-14 (Redshirt Junior)
Indoor Track and Field: A USTFCCCA Second-Team All-American in the pole vault...earned USTFCCCA All-Academic honors...competed in five regular-season meets, as well as the Conference USA Indoor Championships and the NCAA Indoor National Championships, the lone Green Wave track and field athlete to do so during the season...participated only in the pole vault...became just the fifth multi-All-American in Tulane history after placing 16th at the NCAA Indoor National Championships (3/14) with a leap of 4.00 meters (13-1.5)...earned the Conference USA Gold Medal in the pole vault at the C-USA Indoor Championships (3/1), leaping 4.15 meters (13-7.25) for first place...broke her own school record by leaping 4.27 meters (14-0) for a second-place finish at the Cherry and Silver Invitational (1/25)...named the Conference USA Track and Field Co-Athlete of the Week (1/28) as well as the Allstate Sugar Bowl's Greater New Orleans Amateur Athlete of the Month (2/13) after her record-setting leap...leapt 4.16 meters (13-7.75) for a third-place finish at the UAB Blazer Indoor Invitational (1/10)...won the event title at the BSC Panther Icebreaker (12/6/13) with a jump of 4.00 meters (13-1.5)...placed second at the LSU Twilight (2/21) with a jump of 3.84 meters (12-7.25)...owned the top seven pole vault marks on the season by the team.
Outdoor Track and Field: Competed in one regular-season meet on the season...participated solely in the javelin...recorded a personal-best toss of 31.22 meters (102-5) for a fifth-place finish at the Tulane Team Challenge (3/29).
Earned Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll honors.
2012-13 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Indoor Track and Field: Posted results in six regular season meets as well as the Conference USA Championship...also competed in the NCAA Indoor Championships, but did not post a result...competed in the pole vault only...set the school record on three different occasions in the pole vault...ultimately notched a 4.23m (13' 10.5") at the Tyson Invitational (2/8/13)...mark at the Tyson Invitational was the top mark in Conference USA during the regular season...notched a 4.05m (13' 3.5") at the New Mexico Classic (2/2/13)...posted the first 4.00m jump in school history during her first meet at the Panther Ice Breaker (12/1/12) with a 4.00m (13' 1.5")...tied that jump at the LSU Last Chance Qualifier (3/1/13)...also competed at the Cherry and Silver Invitational (1/20/13, 3.95m or 12' 11.5") and the Conference USA Championships (2/23/13 or 3.74m or 12' 3.75").
Outdoor Track and Field: A USATFCCCA Outdoor All-American honorable mention team member...a First Team All-Louisiana Team Member in the pole vault...posted results in four regular season meets, as well as the Conference USA Outdoor Championships, NCAA East Regionals and NCAA Outdoor National Championships...competed only in the pole vault, and got a late start to the outdoor season after competing in the NCAA Indoor National Championships...became the first Greenie to compete in the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor National Championships in the same event during the same season since 2001...was a Conference USA Gold Medalist after notching a jump of 4.02 meters (13' 2.25") at the C-USA Outdoor Championships...tied for first at the NCAA East Regionals with a jump of 4.10 meters (13' 5.25")...notched a jump of 3.90 meters (12' 9.5") at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships, placing 19th overall...broke the outdoor school record with a leap of 4.11 meters (13' 5.75") at the Sun Angel Classic (4/6)...leapt 4.07 meters (13' 4.25") at the LSU Alumni Gold (4/20)...notched jumps of 3.98 meters (12' 0.75") at the Stanford Invitational (3/29) and 3.95 meters (12' 11.5") at the Samford Invitational (4/27).
Earned Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll honors.
2011-12 (Sophomore)
Indoor Track and Field: Did not compete during the season.
Outdoor Track and Field: Did not compete during the season. Earned Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and was a member of the Tulane 3.0 Club.
2010-01 (Freshman)
University of North Carolina: Spent on season on campus for the Tar Heels...competed in the pole vault...ranked second on the team in the event during the season...ranked 37th nationally during the indoor season in the pole vault...during the indoor season she cleared a season-best height of 4.05-meters to place third at the Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Championships... her season-best clearance during the outdoor season also came at the ACC Championships, finishing fourth, with a height of 3.96-meters.
About Merritt Van Meter
Prep: Lettered six years in track and field while at Metairie Park Country Day, and lettered one year for The Thatcher School in California...named the Gatorade/ESPN RISE Louisiana Track and Field Athlete of the Year as a senior...named Metro Field Performer of the Year by the Times-Picayune as a senior...competed in multiple events for the Cajuns...led the nation with a height of 4.17-meters in the pole vault during her senior season...set the LHSAA State record with her vault of 4.17-meters...helped the Cajuns to a fourth place showing at the 20010 LHSAA 1A State Track and Field Championships...won the state title in the pole vault and placed second in the 200-meter dash and the long jump at the LHSAA 1A meet...owns the school record in the pole vault, long jump, high jump and 200-meter dash...qualified for state every year except the year she spent at The Thatcher School, including her first state meet apperance while in the sixth grade, competing in the 400 meter dash, the high jump and the 4 x 400 meter relay...her first state qualification in the pole vault was in the eighth grade.
Personal: Born Merritt Grace Van Meter on January 8, 1992...the daughter of Marianne and the late Cliff Van Meter...has one brother, Cliff, and one sister, Logan Jade...her grandfather, Cliff, graduated from Tulane in 1949 and father, Cliff, Jr., completed his degree from Tulane in 1977...both her father and grandfather played football at Tulane...her grandfather led the team in total offense in 1946, played on the 1949 SEC Championship squad and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers...her father played two seasons with the Green Wave in football.


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Undergraduate Academic Policies and Information
Graduate Academic Policies and Information
Christian Formation and Ministry
Departmental Mission Statement
Requirements for Christian Education and Ministry Major and Minor
Requirements for Certificate in Christian Spirituality
Requirements for Certificate in Youth Ministry
Requirements for Certificate in Adventure Ministry Leadership
Authority, Action, Ethics: Global Learning Program (AAE)
Christian Education Course Descriptions
Chair Barrett McRay
Scripture Press Professor of Christian Formation & Ministry James Wilhoit
Price-LeBar Chair of Christian Education David Setran
Associate Professors Laura Barwegen, Scottie May, Tom Schwanda
Director of Wheaton Evangelism Initiative, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism, and Associate Professor Jerry Root
Director of HoneyRock, Assistant Professor Rob Ribbe
Internship Coordinator Dan Haase
HoneyRock Adventure Ministry Program Manager Rick Masters
Disciple-making is central to the work of the Church in the world. This is the educational ministry of the Church ~ to help people as they are being formed toward the likeness of Christ. It is for this purpose that the Christian Formation and Ministry Department (CFM) of Wheaton College exists. Our mission is to facilitate the development of academically grounded, spiritually maturing, and practically skilled leaders who minister the Gospel and build up God's people in a constantly changing world. We seek to nurture wisdom and compassion in students who are becoming…
Academically grounded in that they:
Articulate a biblical, theological, historical, and philosophical perspective of formation and ministry.
Identify a theoretical framework for ministry context analysis.
Demonstrate an understanding of the educational, spiritual, and ministry practices by which people mature in Christ.
Spiritually maturing in that they:
Demonstrate a life of discipleship and spiritual growth as the foundation of effective ministry.
Identify one's gifts and calling, responding to areas of strength and challenge in preparation for serving the needs of the church and the world.
Respect every person, valuing the diversity of cultures, ethnicities, and traditions within the church.
Practically skilled in that they:
Minister and teach effectively, integrating theory and scripture into creative practice with integrity, humility, and grace.
Serve collaboratively and compassionately, balancing the needs of others with adequate self-care.
Demonstrate the necessary skills of a ministry practitioner/scholar: critical analysis; oral communication; written communication; program evaluation.
Christian Education and Ministry Major and Minor
Undergraduates in the CFM Department earn a major in Christian Education and Ministry. This is a liberal arts program that emphasizes biblical, theological, historical, and social science foundations integrated with traditional and contemporary philosophies and practices of ministry and spiritual formation. Students are encouraged to mature in their personal walk with Christ and to develop patterns of deep personal integrity and reflection upon their experiences to prepare them for ministry. An internship is required. Internship applicants must exhibit the presence of essential ministry skills and dispositions, as well as demonstrate a commitment to growth in Christian virtues.
The Christian Education and Ministry major meets the undergraduate requirements for seminary study suggested by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS). Students contemplating graduate studies should consult with the institution in which they are interested to be informed of any particular undergraduate courses needed. Students interested in an accelerated curriculum leading to the completion of a master's along with their bachelor's degree in only five years should consult with their advisors regarding the prerequisites for the Wheaton graduate program.
Requirements for the major are 36 hours, including a core of 32 hours plus 4 hours of electives. The required core of 32 hours includes:
CE 111 Foundations of Ministry (2)
HNGR 112 Third World Issues (2)
HNGR 113 Transforming Poverty in the Majority World (2)
CE 219 Christian Formation Forum (0)
CE 221 Christian Spiritual Practices (2)
CE 222 Transformational Education (4)
CE 321 Teaching the Bible (4)
CE 322 Human Development and Ministry (4)
CE 341 Spiritual Theology (4)
CE 421 History and Philosophy of Christian Education (4)
CE 494 Senior Seminar (2)
CE 496 Internship (0)
CE 497 Internship Seminar (2)
Requirements for a Christian Education and Ministry minor are 20 hours, including CE 111 or HNGR 112 or CE 131, CE 221, 222, 341, 421, and CE 321 or CE 322.
Certificate in Christian Spirituality
Students may earn a certificate (available for CE and non-CE majors) in Christian Spirituality. This program is offered in conjunction with the Biblical and Theological Studies Department and is intended to provide training which is both academically challenging and spiritually renewing. Christian spirituality is an academic field that requires an interdisciplinary approach as we examine the lived experience of the Christian faith. Students in this program will become acquainted with biblical and theological foundations, historical foundations and Christian spiritual practices.
Requirements for the Certificate in Christian Spirituality are 24 hours in CE and BITH courses. Students take the required course(s) so designated in each foundational area (14 hours) and then take an additional 10 hours from any of the listed courses.
Biblical and Theological Foundations
CE 341 Spiritual Theology: Knowing & Experiencing God (required)
BITH 389 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
CE 345 Worship & Spirituality
BITH 461 Romans
BITH 391 Doctrine of Salvation
Historical Foundations
CE 342 Classics of Christian Devotion: Hungering for God (required)
CE 343 Ancient Art of Lectio Divina
CE 344 Origins of Christian Worship
BITH 372 Historical Theology (required)
BITH 381 Spiritual Classics
Christian Spiritual Practices
CE 221 Christian Spiritual Practices (required)
CE 232 Spiritual Guidance and Discernment
CE 321 Bible and Ministry
CE 471 Prayer
Students who complete the certificate in Christian Spirituality may choose to complete a major in Christian Education and Ministry or any other undergraduate major. Students choosing to add the Christian Education and Ministry major to this certificate must complete the following 18 hours to fulfill the requirements for the major: CE 111 or HNGR 112, CE 219, CE 222, 322, 421, 494, 496, and 497.
Certificate in Youth Ministry
The purpose of the Youth Ministry Certificate is to equip and empower college students for leadership in disciple-making youth ministry. This certificate involves 24 hours of course work in the Christian Formation and Ministry Department.
Courses required for completion of this certificate include:
COMM 221 Interpersonal Communication (4)
CE 321 Teaching the Bible (4)
CE 322 Human Development and Ministry (4)
CE 335 Foundations of Youth Ministry (4)
CE 337 Compassion and Crisis Ministry: Responding to Trauma and Suffering (2)
CE 423x Discipleship (2)
CE 461 Leadership in Christian Ministry (2)
CE 496 Internship (0)
CE 497 Internship Seminar (2)
Students who complete the certificate in youth ministry may choose to complete a major in Christian Education and Ministry or any other undergraduate major. Students choosing to add the Christian Education and Ministry major to this certificate must complete the following 18 hours to fulfill the requirements for the major: HNGR 112, CE 219, CE 221, 222, 341, 421, and 494.
Certificate in Adventure Ministry Leadership
The purpose of the Adventure Ministry Leadership Certificate is to equip and empower college students for leadership in adventure challenge ministry. This certificate involves 24 hours of course work in the Christian Formation and Ministry Department, 12 of which are taken during one summer semester at HoneyRock, Wheaton's Northwoods campus.
Equipping and empowering for leadership must involve practice. As a result, students will have direct responsibility and interaction with campers in a variety of adventure challenge programs during the summer at HoneyRock.
Courses required for completion of this certificate include:
Wheaton Campus:
CE 111 Foundations of Ministry (2)
CE 321 Teaching the Bible (4)
CE 322 Human Development and Ministry (4)
CE 423x Discipleship (2)
HoneyRock Campus:
CE 452 Camp Ministry (4)
CE 453 Leadership Development for Ministry (4)
CE 472 Adventure Challenge Ministry (4)
CE 496 Internship (0)
Students who complete the certificate in Adventure Ministry Leadership may choose to complete a major in Christian Education and Ministry or any other undergraduate major. Students choosing to add the Christian Education and Ministry major to this certificate must complete the following 18 hours to fulfill the requirements for the major: HNGR 112, CE 219, CE 222, 341, 421, 494, and 497.
Visit Adventure Ministry Leadership Certificate website at HoneyRock.
Wheaton Passage
Wheaton Passage is designed to introduce incoming freshmen and transfer students to spiritual formation and to ignite the Wheaton College experience for them. Students will experience eight to eighteen days--depending on the chosen track--filled with adventure, challenge, and new friendships. They will also be part of a mentoring relationship with Wheaton College faculty from various academic departments while enjoying the beautiful setting of HoneyRock, Wheaton's Northwoods campus.
Students choose either the wilderness track (a 12-day wilderness trip), the urban track (7 days living and doing ministry in downtown Chicago) or the camp track (3 days at HoneyRock utilizing team building and challenge courses.) All tracks culminate with 5 days at HoneyRock during which time a faculty member will join each of the established small groups and lead them through a curriculum based on the themes of foundations of a worldview, community, spiritual formation, and service.
In addition to the program at HoneyRock, students will gather for two sessions over the fall semester with their faculty member. This time is designed to help students transfer their learning into the context of life at Wheaton. Faculty members will help students process through transitional issues that often arise during the first semester. Through this experience, students earn 2 hours of elective academic credit (CE 131).
Visit Wheaton Passage website.
Authority, Action, Ethics: Global Learning Program (AAE)
The Authority, Action, Ethics: Global Learning Program (AAE) is a deep analysis of the fundamental stories (authority), practices (action), and systems of evaluation (ethics), implicit in leadership around the world, including 'ministry' leadership and service learning. This program consists of two courses which will provide an introduction to a specific international context which will be the focus of that particular year's study. The courses will explore the underlying themes of the narratives that shape individuals and cultures in that context, the practices found within the outworking of those narratives (be they religious, political, ethnic, economic, cultural, sociological, anthropological, theological, etc.) and supportive challenge in the exploration of how we evaluate global situations and experiences. These themes will then be further developed as students explore major differences between cultural systems while building attitudes and skills necessary for effective intercultural ministry. A program trip to the particular country in focus, in May, will offer contextualized experiences and debriefing for the theory explored in the classroom. Application and acceptance into this program is required, and there will be additional fees required for the second course.
This program will not result in a degree, major, minor, or certificate. It is solely an elective program. Two courses would be required for participation in the program.
CE 351 Intercultural Studies I: Authority, Action, Ethics - Theory (2)
CE 352 Intercultural Studies II: Authority, Action, Ethics - Praxis (2)
Christian Education Courses (CE)
CE 111. Foundations of Ministry. This course provides a foundation for the work of ministry through an introduction to evangelism and discipleship. Through an overview of the ministry of Jesus, students will learn the basic principles involved in the kingdom work of presenting the Gospel and making disciples in an ever changing world. (2)
CE 131. Introduction to Spiritual Formation. Provides for the self-evaluation of personal faith and character and opportunities for expressing a greater commitment to life in Christ. Students choose one of three tracks-- wilderness expedition, urban track, or camp experience--which is combined with reading assignments, Scripture studies, and group discussions. Open to incoming students accepted to the Wheaton Passage wilderness, urban, or camp programs at HoneyRock held prior to fall semester. (2)
CE 219. Christian Formation Forum. Each semester, the CFM department will offer a forum on a topic related to the discipline. The focus of these forums will be to expose students to key issues in the field and to foster interdisciplinary discussion. Students majoring in CE will be required to attend 4 of these forums before graduation. Graded pass/fail (0)
CE 221. Christian Spiritual Practices. An introduction to Christian Spiritual Formation as the integration of theological understanding, faith, and spiritual practice. This laboratory course in spiritual formation explores the relational, spiritual and missional practices of the Christian spiritual life—Christian formation in community and service to the world (e.g., corporate worship, spiritual friendship, spiritual direction, small group accountability, hospitality, evangelism, compassion, social justice, creation-care). Students will study, practice, and theologically reflect on these as biblical, historical, and psychological perspectives are brought to bear on the experience of class members individually and in the context of congregational leadership. (2)
CE 222. Transformational Education. Considers historical educational theory and processes as well as current learning theory in light of the biblical genres. Includes various teaching methods and introductory curriculum development.
CE 231. Evangelism. Provides an overview of the Gospel, Great Commission, and Great Commandment. Emphasis is given to surveying the tools needed for the task of world evangelism with emphasis on personal preparation for one-to-one evangelism within a variety of contexts. (2)
CE 232. Spiritual Guidance and Discernment. This course is designed as a practicum experience in Christian spiritual guidance and discernment. Out-of-class attention will be given to a protestant interaction with the spiritual exercises of Ignatius Loyola and the experience of meeting with a spiritual guide or listener. In-class lectures will entail seminar format discussion and debriefing of class readings and practices as they pertain to guidance and discernment. (2)
CE 259. Topics in Christian Education. Examines ministry concerns, problems, and trends in light of a holistic Christian Education theory. (2 or 4)
CE 321. Teaching the Bible. Designed to acquaint students, through both theory and practice, with the principles of effective biblical instruction. Methods of interpretation and literary aspects of the Bible are emphasized. Prerequisite: CE 222
CE 322. Human Development and Ministry. Explores the application of human development and other social science theory and research to Christian Education. Spiritual development through the lifespan is highlighted, as well as the importance of understanding social context and organizational dynamics for effective ministry.
CE 333. Student Care in College Ministry. An introduction to the basic concepts and skills involved in the student care aspect of residence life ministry at Wheaton, including a brief overview of historic and biblical foundations for caring ministry, categories of student struggle most commonly experienced in college residence life ministry, rudimentary person-to-person helping skills, and small group supervision. This course is limited to residence assistants. (2)
CE 335. Foundations of Youth Ministry. Introduces students to biblical foundations, developmental and socio-cultural theories and research, historical and contemporary practice, and philosophy of youth ministry.
CE 336. Care and Counsel in Youth Ministry. An introduction to theory and practice integrating historic pastoral care and contemporary mental health care for the care and counsel of adolescents in youth ministry contexts. This course is designed to enable those in youth ministry to help adolescents and their parents understand and deal with contemporary issues--e.g., divorce, grief, suicide, conflict, etc. (2)
CE 337. Compassion and Crisis Ministry: Responding to Trauma and Suffering. Introduction to the basic concepts and skills involved in ministry responses to trauma and suffering. Course content will include an overview of the historic ministry of soul care, biblical foundations for crisis ministry, major categories of human suffering and trauma across cultures and contexts, and rudimentary compassion and crisis ministry skills. (2)
CE 341. Spiritual Theology: Knowing & Experiencing God. Spiritual theology is the practical, experiential exploration into the major themes of Christian theology. It is concerned with both how we think about God and how we live our lives with God and others. Therefore, this course seeks to integrate the principles and practices of doctrine and life. Special attention will be placed upon our experience of God and how we can reflect upon those experiences to deepen our knowledge and love of God and our neighbor.
CE 342. Classics of Christian Devotion: Hungering for God. This course traces some of the dominant themes of Christian spirituality. Through biblical, theological, and historical study we will examine how various individuals and movements have experienced and sought to nurture their relationship with the Triune God. Additionally we will explore the importance of who "writes" history and the resulting impact upon the development of our study of it. Particular attention is paid to developing the skills of discernment for reading primary sources.
CE 343. Ancient Art of Lectio Divina. This class will introduce an ancient form of biblical prayer, lectio divina, and will examine its historical roots and the theological presuppositions of this practice. (2)
CE 344 Origins of Christian Worship. This course examines the first six hundred years of Christian worship through an examination of the primary worship texts and significant leaders of both the Eastern and Western church. Special attention will be devoted to the implications of ancient worship for the contemporary church. (2 or 4)
CE 345. Worship and Spirituality. This course introduces students to the dynamic and formative power of worship. The central question "what happens when people worship God?" will be examined from a number of different angles. Further, we will explore how Christian formation through worship shapes our experience of God and how thoughtful and biblically planned worship can increase that experience.
CE 351. Intercultural Studies I: AAE-Theory. Theory is a deep analysis of the fundamental stories (authority), practices (action), and systems of evaluation (ethics), which are always implicit in any case of leadership around the world, including 'ministry' leadership and service learning. This course will provide an introduction to a specific international context and the underlying themes of the narratives that shape individuals and cultures, the practices found within the outworking of those narratives (be they religious, political, ethnic, economic, cultural, sociological, anthropological, theological, etc.) and supportive challenge in the exploration of how we evaluate global situations and experiences. Application and acceptance into this program is required. (2)
CE 352. Intercultural Studies II: AAE-Praxis. Praxis builds upon the corequisite work completed in Intercultural Studies I. The fundamental stories (authority), practices (action), and systems of evaluation (ethics) implicit in leadership around the world are further developed as students explore major differences between cultural systems while building attitudes and skills necessary for effective intercultural ministry. A program trip to the context in study, in May, offers contextualized experiences and debriefing for the theory explored in the classroom. Additional fees required. (2)
CE 412. Ministry Practicum. This is an experience-based course designed to provide students an opportunity to implement leadership concepts and theories and develop their own leadership qualities through direct experience and team development. Graded: pass/fail (2)
CE 421. History and Philosophy of Christian Education. Integrates various academic disciplines into a logical philosophy of ministry by studying major foundational concepts and issues of Christian Education.
CE 422. Curriculum and Instruction. Studies curriculum theory, development, and evaluation as they relate to one's philosophy of ministry. Attention is also given to instructional design based upon principles of human learning and development. Prerequisite: CE 421.
CE 423x. Discipleship. See CFM 532. (2)
CE 425x. Ministry with Children. See CFM 621.
CE 451x. Ministry with Families. See CFM 611. (2)
CE 452. Camp Ministry. Provides a study of and involvement in the use of a camping environment for the growth and development of people. Special attention is given to program philosophy and principles for designing, conducting, and evaluating an effective camp ministry for young people. Offered at HoneyRock. (2 or 4)
CE 453. Leadership Development for Ministry. Provides direct leadership experience to promote reflection and evaluation of one's own leadership abilities with the goal of developing those qualities for future application. Biblical principles of leading others in a ministry context will be integrated with thinking and practice. Offered at HoneyRock. (2 or 4)
CE 459. Advanced Study in Christian Education. Provides small group study of special areas of interest in Christian Education. Topics will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or permission of instructor. (2 or 4)
CE 461. Leadership in Christian Ministry. Involves a study of organizational structures and administrative procedures which are useful in Christian Education programs. Emphasis will be given to the management of resources such as time, personnel, and information. (2)
CE 462. Ministry Research and Evaluation. Explores methods of research and evaluation in ministry contexts, including needs analysis, purpose statements and research goals, data collection/ongoing assessment, and analysis of results. Attention will be given to reading and writing research reports, as well as application of existing research to ministry contexts. (2)
CE 471x. Prayer. See CFM 533. (2)
CE 472. Adventure Challenge Ministry. Explores the theory of experiential education and its ministry applications through the medium of engaging adventure challenge experiences. Includes the role of facilitative leadership, group and individual problem solving, and disciplined reflection in promoting Christian maturity in others. Offered at HoneyRock.
CE 494. Senior Seminar. Provides students an exploration of issues which help them to integrate the totality of their college experiences, thus providing a sense of cohesion to their Christian faith and closure to their undergraduate education. Considered a senior capstone course. Senior status required. (2)
CE 495. Independent Study. Focuses on field or library research according to individual interests and competencies in Christian Education. (1-4)
CE 496. Internship. Provides practical experience under supervision in a setting appropriate to the student's major interests. Prerequisites: junior standing and a minimum of 16 hours completed in Christian Education including background courses appropriate to the internship setting. Graded pass/fail. (0)
CE 497. Internship Seminar. Provides student debriefing on their internship experiences from several perspectives while making preparations for post-graduation plans. (CE 496 is a prerequisite, but with approval from the Internship Coordinator, a concurrent enrollment is allowed.) Graded pass/fail. (2)
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Hold A and press Start during game play
to display a map of the world.
Dragon Warrior
Find the three tombs located next to the white magic
shop in Elfland. The tombstone farthest to the left reads:
"Here lies Erdrick"
This is a direct reference to a character in the game Dragon
Easy gil:
Acquire the ship from the pirates. Board the ship,
and hold A and press B(55) times. A number-sliding
game will appear. Complete this as fast as possible to get at
least 100 gil.
Hint: Easy experience:
Northeast of the port town of Provaka is a two space
wide peninsula with enemies from the Northern Continent. They
offer a lot experience and are difficult to defeat unless you
are around levels 12 or 13.
The following trick is an easy way a receive money and experience.
As soon as you get the ship, go back to the first town and spend
the night. Then, turn off the power, continue your game, go directly
to your ship and go south. You will meet one to six Kyzuku. Go
back to town, save, turn off the power, and repeat as many times
as desired. Note: This does not work if you reset the NES, you
must turn off the power.
Information in this section was contributed by Atma 666.
Inside of the Ice cave (the one with the floater) is an Eye protecting
a chest (with the floater in it). The Eye is worth 800 experience
and dies in one or two hits.
Information in this section was contributed by Atma 666.
Hint: Level up White Mages:
In Astos' Castle, the northwest castle, is a room with
three treasure chests with Undeads guarding them. The two upper
ones are Mummies. Use two Harm spells to wipe them out to get
150 to 300 experience, and 600 to 1200 experience for using just
two spells. This is most useful immediately after getting the
key from the elf prince.
Information in this section was contributed by Michael Bartholomew.
Hint: Adamant location:
The location of the Adamant needed for Excalibur is
in the tower in the sky -- you need the chime and the cube. Go
in the tower and continue to the place with eight ways to travel.
Go in the bottom left diagonal and fight the enemy that guards
it. Open the treasure chest to get the Adamant.
Hint: Zeus Glove:
Go to Bahamut's cave. Once you first enter, go to the
bottom left part. The Zeus Glove will appear in the items screen
if you are lucky -- There is a 1/300 chance of finding it.
Hint: Defeating Tiamat:
Open the chest in level 1 of the Sky Castle to get
the Bane Sword. When used as an item, this sword will cast Bane.
Use the Bane Sword sword as an item to defeat Tiamat in one round.
Hint: Invisible guard in castle:
In the first castle entered in the game, Castle Coneria,
above Queen Jane's room is what appears to be a room with no one
inside. Search around the room a bit, however, and you will realize
that you can talk to someone although they are not there. After
you rescue the princess, the message will change.


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Rachael Flatt finishes strong
SAN JOSE -- If this was an ending of any kind for Rachael Flatt, it was a happy one.
Flatt landed 11 jumps, including four triples in her free skate Saturday night at HP Pavilion, capping a difficult season with her best performance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Ashley Wagner won the title while Flatt finished sixth with 164.98 points.
When it was over, the 2010 national champion pumped both fists in the air, looked around at the standing ovation she was getting and put her hand over her face, holding back tears.
Ten minutes later in the mixed zone, she asked a television crew if she could wear her Stanford baseball cap while doing the interview.
"I am so happy, just ecstatic," Flatt said, exhaling. "I really gave it my all, and that was my primary goal. I'm overjoyed at this point. It's been a really rough season. After basically starting to do triple loops and triple lutzes about two weeks ago, to this point ... I'm just on cloud nine."
Flatt was in ninth place heading into the ladies free skate. She pulled out of a double-axel Thursday night and acknowledged the mental mistake, but was disappointed in the judges' marks.
She said she skated Saturday's program "the most relaxed I've ever been going into a program. Going in, I knew I wasn't burdened by certain outcomes that were expected of me. I wasn't paying attention to those this time."
After finishing ninth and 10th in a pair of Grand Prix events, it was easily her best skate of the season.
Flatt said she hasn't listened to people who questioned whether she could be a full-time student at Stanford and an elite skater.
"Honestly, I don't pay attention to any of that," Flatt said. "I don't really care what people say anymore. I am out here to do my best, out here to have fun. It's not my job to take what some people say to heart. I have certain people's opinions that I hold at a high level and that's what's important to me."
Coach Lynn Smith said she was "elated" that Flatt finished strong.
"She's come into this competition in a different place, not result-oriented," Smith said. "She was really trying to do it for herself. It really was only about her."
Flatt laughed about the amount of homework she's neglected this week. The dormmates who showed up on Thursday night to cheer her on were not in the arena on Saturday. They were off on a ski trip.
"I'm kind of bummed," Flatt said. "They told me just to skate the short and go with them. I told them, 'That's not the way nationals work.'"
Flatt said she will take a couple of weeks off at the end of the season to rest her ailing right ankle (perhaps she will also get rid of the head cold she's had for a week) and then make a decision about her future and whether she moves forward to attempt to compete in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
"She's got a full load at school," Smith said. "This was a great moment for her. ... It's been hard with the move and trying to fit the training in; she misses the support of Colorado Springs and the Olympic training center there. I think this was just a huge relief. She was just skating for herself."


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With less than a month to go until Election Day, the presidential candidates are making their final pitch to the American people. Assistant Professor of Politics Jill Greenlee told BrandeisNOW what Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama each need to do to effectively make their case during Tuesday's pivotal presidential debate. You can hear more of Greenlee's analysis at the Women's and Gender Studies political roundtable tonight.
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Ashlee Simpson and Vincent Piazza have reportedly split.
Simpson and the "Boardwalk Empire" star called it quits over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the New York Post.
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The pair first stepped out as a couple in June 2011, four months after Simpson filed for divorce from Pete Wentz.
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A primary seatbelt law passed in Kentucky in July officially goes into effect on Monday, Jan. 1.
For the last five months Kentucky drivers caught not wearing their seatbelts weren't given a ticket.
"Everybody's been giving courtesy notices anytime somebody was seen not wearing their seatbelt if they were stopped," said Trooper Cory Buckner of the Kentucky State Police.
That will now change.
"There will be no more courtesy notices after the first," Buckner said.
Up until now if you weren't buckled police would issue a citation. Now if you or your passengers don't click it, the driver will get the ticket.
"Jan. 1 starts the first day of the primary enforcement of the seatbelt law which means that pulling somebody over for a seatbelt violation can be the only reason why you're stopped," Buckner said.
Buckner said since July, the Bowling Green Post has already given out many courtesy notices for drivers not wearing seatbelts.
During this time, he said KSP has also noticed less car fatalities than usual. He's hoping there's a correlation there that will continue with the seatbelt law going into effect.
"Seatbelts keep a minor accident from turning into a major accident. Occupant safety is paramount to our job of keeping people safe, and by wearing their seatbelt they decrease their likelihood of getting injured or even worse killed in a vehicle accident," Buckner said.
"I'm hoping that people will remember and regardless of the fact that they can get a citation, I hope that they buckle up just for the fact to keep themselves safe," Buckner said.
Research from the University of Kentucky Transportation Center have projected that the primary seatbelt law will lead to at least 62 fewer fatalities per year and 388 fewer crippling spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
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The office of web and new media recently produced a new video for the Honors College.
This video is intended to be played before Honors College speaking presentations, as well as for placement on the Honors College homepage. The video is a montage of interview clips with current Honors College students who were identified as being exemplary students from a wide variety of majors and backgrounds.
Additional footage of Honors College classrooms and labs is also interspersed with the interview footage, highlighting some of the benefits to Honors College students such as small class sizes and individualized instruction from Honors College professors.
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If you are black stop saying being gay is like being black.
If you are not black stop saying being gay is like being black.
Being a black person is = to being like every other ethnicity. Period!
Whatever makes a person human everyone who is human is that equally.
Darwin's idea of favored races is wrong, yet it continues to be believed and perpetuated.
A man or woman practicing homosexuality is already a man or a woman. No black person has to announce his blackness to his sport. The young man didn't tell the NFL he is black. He had to tell them that he is gay. They knew he was black, they couldn't know he was gay. The fact that he had to announce one and not the other clearly demonstrates they are not the same.
Additionally, God calls homosexuality fornication and God calls fornication sin. A persons disagreement with that does not change it or make it untrue (Romans 1:18-32). Of course it goes without saying but I will say it God never calls being black sinful. If someone in the past did, it doesn't change a thing. And no being black is not a curse. God never condemns anyone for being black, he does condemn homosexuality.
Also, Homosexuality can be changed, it is an act that can be stopped. One's disagreement with that does not change it see (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).
Every other argument beyond this one misses the point. The Homosexual agenda is not saying they are mistreated and our mistreatment is similar to what black people or women experienced in this country. They are saying homosexuality is = to being a black person. This should bother every human not just black people. Sadly, it seems many beyond the homosexual movement have accepted this as a reasonable argument.
There is no other sexual act that one can engage in and make it equal to personhood.
A man sleeping with multiple women is not equal to being black.
A woman sleeping with multiple men is not equal to being black.
A man committing adultery is not equal to being black.
A man marrying multiple women is not equal to being black.
How then can a man sleeping with a man be equal to being black?
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Last week, I had the pleasure of spending a night with the 64-inch Series 8 Plasma+ D8000 Samsung Smart TV.
This particular TV sits at the top of Samsung's HDTV product tree so - needless to say - it comes with the best features that the Korean brand can offer. Skype-ready Samsung D8000 is equipped with an ultra-clear super-brilliant 64-inch panel, 3D HyperReal Engine, built-in WiFi support for web browsing and social networking, Samsung Allshare for connecting wirelessly with other Samsung devices, built-in HD tuner with one tuner picture-in-picture, Samsung's Smart Hub Search-All feature allowing users to search for their favorite content across the web and even other connected devices and Samsung One foot connection technology for easy tethering.
Samsung D8000 and I spent a night at The Picasso just adjacent Salcedo Park in Makati. "The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences offers chic, comfortable lodgings that are inspired in design by the master artist Pablo Picasso. Each uniquely designed room reflects the famous artist's style and palette, and furnished with modern amenities for a pleasant stay." And they serve great food too.
Anyway, as some of you already know, this is not my first experience with Samsung D8000. I've already played with this TV along with its direct counterparts from Sony and LG when Pop Talk of GMA News TV got me as one of their guest reviewers for their Smart TV Episode:
That was more than a month ago. I know a lot of my TP Friends were able to catch the episode. I had fun at the shoot. Please always watch Pop Talk, TP Friends!
Back then, I gave D8000 top ratings for its design, features and value for money (Well, actually, I - with my fellow reviewers, Issa and Coco - also gave top ratings to the Sony and LG TVs -- making it a triple tie). So for this quick review, I'm just gonna echo what I said about the TV then:
Slim Samsung D8000 comes with a classy and classic minimalistic design identity highlighted by simple crystal-and-metal trimming and a rather, uhm, practical and quite sturdy metal stand.
The display is ultra-clear, vivid and brilliant and I can safely say - in all honesty - that its truly in the top of its class. As for the features, well, it's a Smart TV thru and thru: it lets you browse the web, log-in to Facebook and Twitter, watch Youtube videos, play FullHD and 3D content and even lets you play games! You, your family and friends will surely not find it hard to fall in love with D8000.
Now, if you're going to ask me if it's the best in terms of Smart TV features, I'd say that it's right up there with LG Smart TV -- I've played with both TVs and I'm just telling it like it is (and really, Samsung should also take a look at what LG is doing. Just a tip.) That's what we do here in TP, we tell it like it is to companies so consumers can get even better products in the future.
So what's the price? Well, it's just Php 10 short of Php 300,000! Yes TP Friends, it's very expensive. I guess it's really for people who always want to get the best that their money can buy.
But is it sulit? Like what I said in Pop Talk, despite its hefty price tag, Samsung D8000 still offers great value for money when you consider its universally-appealing design, captivating display and the whole range of Smart features you get from it. That said, if you have the money to buy just like that, by all means, go ahead and check it out.
Next, I'll try to review the Samsung Blu-Ray player that I used to watch "How To Train Your Dragon" in 3D on Samsung D8000.
While I'm working on that, you might want to be more familiar with Samsung D8000 3D HDTV's full technical specifications and features:
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Finches (Fringillidae)
Black-eared Seedeater (Serinus mennelli) - HBW 15, p. 531
French: Serin oreillard
German: Schwarzwangengirlitz
Spanish: Serín Orejinegro
Other common names: Black-eared Canary/Serin
Taxonomy: Poliospiza mennelli E. C. Chubb, 1908, Shangani River, Zimbabwe.
On basis of limited mitochondrial DNA analysis, this species, together with S. reichardi and S. gularis, sometimes placed in genus Poliospiza, indicating only distant relationship with other African members of present genus, but detailed consideration of all taxa in current genus is required before full generic revision can be made. Monotypic.
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James Gerstenzang is the editorial director of the Safe Climate Campaign. He is a veteran Washington writer. He was formerly the senior White House correspondent of The Associated Press and The Los Angeles Times. In addition, during 24 years in the Times' Washington bureau, he covered the environment—writing from points as diverse as Capitol Hill and the Magdalene Islands, on pollution and conservation—as well as the Pentagon, and international economics and trade. He originated and was the editor of the newspaper's Web operations in Washington, and covered six presidential election campaigns. His reporting has taken him to five continents, more than 75 countries, and all 50 states. He covered multiple summit meetings in Moscow and Beijing, Group of Eight summit conferences, and 10 national political conventions.
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Fedun '11 to Play First Career NHL Game Tuesday Night
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Taylor Fedun '11 has been recalled by the Edmonton Oilers it was announced on Monday, Nov. 4. He joins the Oilers in Florida as the team takes on the Panthers Tuesday night.
Fedun skated with the team this morning and has been named to the lineup tonight, playing on a pairing with Nick Schultz.
"I think the nerves are definitely going to be present but quite frankly I'd be more worried if they weren't present," Fedun said on the Oilers Web site. "I think that'll be a good thing to get out there and just play the game. I'm excited."
Fedun has played in 12 games this season for Oklahoma City (AHL) and has one goal and three assists as a defenseman.
The Princeton alum has spent last year with the Barons collecting 27 points (8-19-27) in 70 games. In 17 playoff games, Fedun had six points (3-3-6). This season he was named alternate captain of the Barons.
Fedun missed the entire 2011-12 season after breaking his leg chasing down an iced puck against Minnesota in a preseason game.