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A conversation with Bishop Ricken about the Apparition of Our Lady of Good Help
"The apparitions and message here in Champion were very easy to evaluate. It was not difficult to ascertain the soundness of doctrine of Mary's apparition here."
October 9, 2019 Father Seán Connolly Features, Interview 2Print
As was detailed in Part I of this report, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a 28-year-old Belgian immigrant woman named Adele Brise on October 8 and 9, 1859 in Champion, Wisconsin. The Mother of God instructed Adele to pray for the conversion of sinners, to receive the sacraments of Holy Communion and confession, and to teach the children of this country the Catholic faith. Shortly thereafter, Adele told what she had seen and heard, and dutifully began her teaching mission. Her sincerity and commitment to teaching the catechism inspired many, and a church and school were built at the site of the apparitions. The shrine in Champion has been a place of devotion ever since, and a place of many reported miracles of healing and conversion. The most famous miracle was when the grounds of the sanctuary and the lives of the many gathered there in prayer were spared from the ravages of the Peshtigo Fire on the 12th anniversary of the apparitions, in 1871.
I was able to visit the shrine on pilgrimage and was touched by its simplicity. It is located 17 miles northeast of the city of Green Bay in a very rural area. The Gothic shrine church built in 1942 is smaller that my own parish church; it seats only 300. Beneath the sanctuary of the church is the Apparition Oratory, where a statute of Our Lady of Grace stands surrounded by devotional candles and flowers on the exact spot where the Mother of God appeared to Adele Brise between a maple and a hemlock tree. Just outside the oratory entrance is a little cemetery where the visionary is buried.
I was impressed to see at the shrine a relic that is De arboribus—"from the trees"—that is, from the maple and hemlock trees Our Lady stood between when she appeared to Adele. Also, I will never forget the fervency of prayer I saw in a young wheelchair-bound woman in the Apparition Oratory. When I left the oratory to walk the grounds of the sanctuary, I overheard a young man speaking on his cell phone to doctors. When I returned to the oratory for one last moment at the hallowed site, the man came to me to ask for my prayers for his wife who, I learned, was the woman in the wheelchair. They had come to the shrine together praying for a miracle. The many crutches left behind in the Apparition Oratory are a testament to those who have come before them seeking the same.
There are many clear instances like these which reveal a local cult of devotion in the Diocese of Green Bay to Mary under the title of Our Lady of Good Help. Upon being named the bishop of Green Bay in 2008, David Ricken took a keen interest in the shrine's history. In January 2009 he followed through with the intention of his predecessor, Bishop David Zubik, and initiated a canonical process to investigate the authenticity of the apparitions to Adele. As a part of the process, three experts in Mariology submitted to him their findings on the supernatural character of the apparitions. Taking them under consideration and after much prayer, Bishop Ricken formally approved the apparitions of Our Lady of Good Help. His decree stated that with moral certainty they "exhibit the substance of supernatural character" and are to be considered "worthy of belief." He issued this decree while visiting the shrine on December 8, 2010, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the patroness of the United States of America.
After my visit to the shrine I was able to meet with the bishop in his office at the diocesan chancery in Green Bay, where he was kind enough to answer my questions.
Father Seán Connolly, for CWR: Your Excellency, I would like to know when it was that you first learned about the story of Our Lady's apparitions to Adele Brise. Was it before you were appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to be the bishop of Green Bay in 2008, or was it upon assuming this office?
Bishop David Ricken: After I was appointed here before my installation, I took a little trip with some of the staff members, just to see the major highlights of the diocese, and they were telling me about the story behind the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion. I was deeply impressed by what I heard and by the sense of peace that I felt at the modest shrine. It was the first time I ever heard of the story, a beautiful discovery for me just before I was about to assume the position as shepherd of this diocese. I was curious as to why I had never heard about the apparitions before and why more don't know about it. It was explained to me that there was great devotion to the shrine in the diocese throughout its history, but that it has remain localized within the northeastern area of Wisconsin.
CWR: What made you consider an investigative process to determine whether the claimed apparitions were authentic?
Bishop Ricken: After my installation, when "clearing the desk" of matters I needed to address as the bishop of Green Bay, I reviewed a letter left for me by my predecessor, Bishop David Zubik, who had actually already begun an investigation process into the claimed apparitions. It was Bishop Zubik who was the originator of the study, and he had just gathered all the necessary information over the course of his final year as the bishop of Green Bay. In his time here he came to understand the sensus fidelium—"faith of the people"—that the people of Green Bay were devoted to Our Lady of Good Help, believed strongly in her apparitions and message, and received many graces from their time in prayer at the shrine in Champion. So now having read Bishop Zubik's letter I began to witness for myself the people of this diocese's devotion to Our Lady of Good Help, and upon my own visit again to the shrine, I began to wonder why the process was never carried out by my predecessors until Bishop Zubik began it. The fact is, however, there was no formal process established by the Vatican until 1967. For instance, the bishop of Lourdes—to approve the apparitions that took place there to St. Bernadette—devised his own process, and did an excellent job. When I was there on pilgrimage I was able to see the document of his approval and was impressed by his thorough process of gathering information before he declared the apparitions of Our Lady there to be authentic. But I suppose it can be said that in a way, my predecessors did approve of the apparitions at Champion, at least tacitly, because every bishop always had Mass at the Shrine on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption, and thousands of people would come. To this day, two to three thousand come, depending on the year, for this feast.
CWR: Tell us a bit about the process you oversaw to declare these apparitions authentic.
Bishop Ricken: Not until 1967 did the Church present to local ordinaries a formal process to follow in discerning the authenticity of supernatural occurrences such as these. I wrongly assumed that it was the responsibility of the Holy See to conduct this study, but learned that they won't make a step until the diocesan bishop declares his approval, which really shocked me. So I felt I had a responsibility to, at last, formally investigate the alleged apparitions because so many of the faithful in my diocese were devoted to them. I spoke with Cardinal Burke about it. He had visited the shrine several times and encouraged me to go ahead and do the study. So we followed through that process issued by the Holy See, step by step. We had to remain in close contact with the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, which has the competence over such matters. We presented to them all our findings and each step of the way they replied with a letter that in essence would say: "Thank you for informing us of the process, continue on." A case like the alleged apparitions at Medjugorje are very complex. There is so much material to review, lots of controversies.
The apparitions and message here in Champion were very easy to evaluate. It was not difficult to ascertain the soundness of doctrine of Mary's apparition here. It is traditional and orthodox. The message is very solid, it doesn't mislead people, and there are no suspicious or strange phenomena surrounding the shrine. There are no bad fruits associated with it. It's a beautiful message needed for our times. We had three Marian experts, theologians, who evaluated all of our documents, and all the history, and it took them about one year to complete and provide an executive summary for me to review. Two of them were very positive, and the other played the "devil's advocate."
CWR: How long did the process last?
Bishop Ricken: It took 18 months. We began by gathering all of the historical documents and records, and presented this evidence to the theological experts. They took about a year to evaluate it. It is important they remain anonymous, but I remember one saying to me: "You know, I read a lot of cases like this. Many of them, most of them, are fraudulent, but this one is not." And then he said, "Good luck." Because in the end, the final decision rests with me in my capacity as shepherd of this diocese. Can I, should I, in conscience, declare these events to be authentic? Is is true? Would declaring them to be [authentic] help or hinder people's faith and the mission of the Church? In the end, I had to make this decision.
CWR: What was the greatest hurdle, if there was one, to your affirmation that these apparitions were authentic?
Bishop Ricken: The expert who was in the position of the "devil's advocate" focused on an incident that is certainly no secret in the history of the events surrounding the occurrences in Champion. One year when the large crowds arrived for the Feast of the Assumption, along with them came unscrupulous vendors. This sullied the reputation of Adele, her claims, and her teaching apostolate. It didn't help that in the carnival celebration-like atmosphere, some got drunk and behaved scandalously. Priests began to doubt and the first bishop of Green Bay placed the shrine on interdict. All pilgrimages were forbidden; Adele was forced to tun over the keys to the shrine, and was told not to speak about the apparitions or even to receive Holy Communion or go to confession.
When the bishop attempted to close the school, this made Sister Adele indignant. Now she had to speak up. If the bishop's commands remained focused on her, she would gladly offer the suffering to God as a sacrifice in humility and obedience. But now the bishop's decrees were obstructing the will of the Mother of God that the "children of this wild country" be taught "what they should know for salvation." Apparently her words to the bishop warning him that he would be responsible before God for the damage done to the souls of her school children caused him to reconsider. Soon the interdict was lifted, the school was reopened and the keys to the shrine were returned. Not long after that, under the next bishop, pilgrimages were allowed to resume again, and steadily grew. Before the interdict, it was estimated that 1,500 pilgrims would come to the shrine for the Feast of the Assumption (Sister Adele's favorite of the year), but after the interdict was lifted that number grew to 3,000.
CWR: What made you go ahead and finally issue the decree on the authenticity of the apparitions?
Bishop Ricken: After the evaluations of the experts were submitted to me I took about six months to pray about it. I wanted to give it the proper attention such a declaration deserves. I didn't consider it automatic. But as I kept thinking about the evidence and these expert's assessments, I thought: this is something the Church needs, this is something the world needs. And I certainly didn't want to stand in the way of what the Blessed Mother wants. So it's a big step, and I was really nervous about it at first, because I knew it was very important, and I didn't want it to be about me, at all. This is about the Blessed Mother and the mission of the Church. In the end, I view the events of 1859 in Champion as entirely reasonable. It makes sense that Heaven would want this message to be given to the world, especially in the direct context of pioneers in the American Midwest at risk of losing the Faith in a new country without parish structures established near them yet. There is nothing in the message that is contrary to the Deposit of Faith. It is simple yet profound, and I believe the world needs to hear this message, especially in our own day.
CWR: Was there a personal attraction to this story and the message of Our Lady's apparitions in Champion that drew you to take this project on?
Bishop Ricken: Yes. What struck me were the consistency of people's belief in her, the simplicity of the location, and the reports of miracles that have consistently been attributed to prayer at the shrine through the years. Even when I arrived as bishop of this diocese in 2008, people were reporting miraculous healings, which was to me an encouragement to go forth, because this could be something that Mary wanted to use to bring people to her Son. That's her whole mission: to bring people to her Son. Before I affirmed the authenticity of these apparitions in 2010, the shrine averaged about 10,000 pilgrims a year. Now it's up to 160,000 a year, so it's definitely meeting a spiritual need.
For instance, Guadalupe is very sophisticated theologically. This is not that. The message and significance of Our Lady of Good Help is very simple: "Catechize the children. Teach them the sign of the cross. Teach them what's necessary for faith. Prepare them for the sacraments, etc." These are the bare basics of the Catholic faith, very simple, basic things. As I was reflecting on this message, it became clear to me that this message of the Mother of God given at Champion is what our country and the Church throughout the world really need.
CWR: Given what you just said, do you see it as providential that it took 151 years for this apparition to be declared authentic so that maybe, Our Lady's message would become more widely known in our day and age?
Bishop Ricken: The need for evangelization and good, sound catechesis is so critical for the Church today. I think it is a real possibility that the Blessed Mother interceded so the decree on her apparitions' authenticity could be saved for this day, when so many families need many basic, simple explanations of the Faith. America has become mission territory again. We have to re-evangelize even our own. We have to start start all over. The Blessed Mother's simple but direct message is a call for the conversion of sinners, and even for the offering of the reception of Holy Communion for the conversion of sinners. Our Lady of Good Help is calling our society back to her Son. [Mary] said, "Gather the children in this wild country and teach them what they should know for salvation." [Adele] went and did just that. Adele went from home to home to home, and she would exchange her chores during the day, for the children to be able to be free in the late afternoon and evening so she could catechize and teach them. The pedagogy that she used was clever. At first, she taught in the homes, which were very small, so the parents were able to hear the lessons as well. In that way she was actually evangelizing the whole family. And I think that's a beautiful insight that was confirmed by Vatican II. The parents are the first catechists of the children in the ways of the Faith. They are the first teachers. So that's another thing I thought: this is a timely message (it was always timely but it is especially timely for today). There has been a strong emphasis on Catholic education in Diocese of Green Bay. I think most of that is attributable to her and to those apparitions; it just kept growing and growing. Now we're coming on some tough times, because the schools are kind of faltering, but we have a new strategic plan now, new ways of praying about these schools, getting them more engaged, connecting them to the parish more. … The good Catholic education that's existed here in our diocese, I think, is a fruit of the Blessed Mother, but also she's here now to help us in a new way: to do the basic, fundamental catechesis and evangelization.
CWR: What do you think is the most important element of Our Lady of Good Help's message for our times?
Bishop Ricken: [Unlike] at Guadalupe or Lourdes, she didn't call for the building of a shrine. Here in Champion, she wants us to do this with our lives. Through evangelization and mission, Our Lady wants us to build up the Catholic faith within souls. In our time, when there is so much ignorance about basic teachings of the Church, the Mother of God issued a call here in Champion for us to go out and teach what souls need to know for their salvation. We should take up this call with zeal.
CWR: Are there any plans for expansion and making Our Lady's message given at Champion more widely known?
Bishop Ricken: We're looking to purchasing land around the area [of the shrine]. We want to keep that primitive feeling about it, so we're going to have to build a larger church, a welcome center, maybe a catechetical center someday, because we're going to need that, just to take care of the parishioners there and the pilgrims that are coming. So we do have a plan. I learned, though, that we were trying to come out of the gate too quickly, and the Blessed Mother doesn't like that. So the principle I learned from her, is: to take the step when the need is there. We don't want to anticipate things too much. This is not a case of "If you build it, they will come." Our Lady doesn't work that way. We will always wait to see what the need is. If people are responding, that's a fruit. If they keep responding, then we'll take that very seriously. So we are going to build. We are having the groundbreaking this week for a multipurpose building to help us for the next few years, until we are able to acquire more land and make more solid the campus plan, and that sort of thing. This should help us for the next several years. We will build a larger church when the need is there. That's what I feel Mary has taught me in prayer—not go out ahead of her. To let the need present itself, and once it presents itself, then take the next step.
CWR: The figure of the visionary, Adele Brise, is very compelling. She lived a try holy life in courageous obedience to Our Lady's call. Has there been any consideration of pursuing her canonization? Is there a local cult of devotion to her as a saint here in Green Bay?
Bishop Ricken: You asked the perfect question to understand this. What I love about Adele Brise was that she was a young adult, and this is the age group that we really need to reach today. She was a young adult who was very obedient to the Holy Spirit and to the Blessed Mother, and she responded. We are indeed, definitely, thinking about canonization. I don't hear a lot of people saying that they pray to her and have received answers to their prayers through her intercession. I think that will come, but it's not my position to push this. There is already a message from Our Lady that we are trying to foster among the faithful. But I am certainly open to the possibility of a canonization process beginning for Adele. At the same time, however, I think Adele wouldn't want people praying to her. As she did in life, she would always direct attention to the Blessed Mother. Similar to Saint Andre Bessette in Montreal—he was always giving credit to Saint Joseph for a favor received. I think that was a challenge with his own canonization process, because it wasn't always clear as to whether the favor was granted through the intercession of Saint Joseph, or the now-Saint Andre.
CWR: What is a final message you would like to give to all who will read this interview regarding the events that occurred in your diocese in 1859?
Bishop Ricken: God has tremendous love for his creation, for all human beings, of every generation. The Mother of Jesus has said yes to him her whole life, and she constantly says yes to him from Heaven. Here in Champion—I don't know why, but this place was chosen. It is similar to Lourdes and Fatima; it is rural. Beautiful nature surrounds it. The people here are simple farmers and faithful. Our Lady appeared here with this simple message, because she really wants to bring people to her Son. She wants them to know the catechism and to be prepared for the sacraments. This is the same mission of the Church throughout the generations. In every generation it is done a little bit differently, but the message is always the the same. Salvation comes through the Catholic Church, which guides us in growing in our relationship with Jesus through Mary.
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Father Seán Connolly is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. He attended Saint Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, where he received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology as well as a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts. He currently serves as parochial vicar at the Parish of St. Joseph in Middletown, New York.
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NEW ORLEANS -- If it takes a master to recognize a masterpiece, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who at 37 is having perhaps the most explosive season of his 16-year NFL career, sees nothing but beauty and the beast when he analyzes the Seattle Seahawks' defense he will try to decipher Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (1 p.m. ET, FOX).
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Despite the Saints' 2-4 start, Brees is defying NFL actuarial tables, completing 68.5 percent of his passes for 17 touchdowns against five interceptions. He is averaging a career-best 350 passing yards a game, and in a 27-21 loss at Kansas City last week, he recorded his league-record 100th 300-yard game.
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Seattle coach Pete Carroll said of the New Orleans offense, "They're really tough, like they've been in the past, so effective throwing the football and attacking people. Between Sean (Payton) and Drew putting it together, it makes it very difficult. They have good weapons, and they use them really well."
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This will be the first time former Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, traded before the 2015 season to Seattle, will play in the Superdome against his old team. Graham is still feeling his way back from a knee injury, but he is second on the team in receptions (27 catches for 408 yards) with one touchdown.
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The Seahawks are struggling to rush the ball, averaging just 3.1 yards a carry. They are scoring just 18.5 points per game, but that has been good enough with a defense that is allowing only 14 points a game.
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At BIOFACH last week CEO, Javier Fernández and his team presented the firm's new line and concepts "from the field to fork, and from the fork to everyone's heart." OWN asked Mr. Fernandez to share with our readers what motivated this brand re-launch.
OWN What does this new brand image mean?
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When Sam Claflin's agent told him that he had an audition for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," this just-two-years-out-of-the-London-Academy-of-Music-and-Dramatic-Arts performer was not what you'd call optimistic.
"I told him 'Oh, what's the point? This is never going to happen. It's impossible,' " Claflin laughed. "But at his insistence, I went to that audition and then flew off to South Africa to shoot another job."
But clearly someone at Walt Disney Pictures and/or Jerry Bruckheimer Films must have liked what they saw in Sam. For the next thing he knew, Claflin was back in London shooting a screen test with Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, the young woman who plays Syrena the mermaid in "On Stranger Tides."
Young missionary Philip Swift (Sam Claflin) and enigmatic mermaid Syrena (Astrid
Berges-Frisbey) are mysteriously drawn to each other despite the fact that they
should be natural enemies. Photo by Peter Mountain. Copyright Disney
Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
And that screen test must have gone well. Given that - two days later - Sam was on a plane to Los Angeles. Where he was then supposed to meet "Pirates 4" director Rob Marshall as well as Jerry Bruckheimer.
"Things were moving so fast at that point that I didn't even have time to go to the hotel and change my clothes before this audition. I actually went straight from the airport to the 'Pirates' production office and then wound up changing my clothes in Rob's office before the audition," Claflin recalled.
But as they say, the third time's the charm. After this audition, Sam was told that he had won the role of Phillip the young missionary. A character that Johnny Depp himself helped create in order to serve as sort of the moral compass for "On Stranger Tides."
Sam Claflin chats with Kermit the Frog, star of Walt Disney Pictures' "The Muppets,"
coming to theaters this Thanksgiving, on the red carpet at the World Premiere of
Walt DisneyPictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "Pirates of the Caribbean: On
Stranger Tides"at Disneyland. Photo by Greg Williams. Copyright Disney
"I didn't initially know about that until after we had started filming. It was very shocking, very surprising," Claflin continued. "That's a nice one to tell the grandkids one day. That Johnny Depp created the character that I played in 'On Stranger Tides'."
But it wasn't just Johnny's talent as a writer & a performer that impressed Sam. It was Depp's depth as a person, how generous he was with his time when it came to the "Pirates" fans at this film's location shoots that truly impressed Sam.
"When we were in Hawaii, on the way to set, there were loads of fans in the shipyard. And they had queued up the night before. And every single day, when we were going to set, Johnny would stop his car and sign autographs and pose for photos," Claflin said. "What's great about Johnny is that he knows that he's lucky to be here. Which is why he's always so gracious to his fans. He knows that he wouldn't be here without them."
Johnny Depp signs autographs for fans in Moscow last week at the
Russian premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides."
Photo by Kristina Nikishina. Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc.
But to hear Claflin talk, there were lots of kind & generous people on the "Pirates 4" set. Take - for example - "On Stranger Tides" director Rob Marshall.
"Rob really, really supported me through all this, took me aside and gave me advice on how to approach him, how to approach other actors," Sam remembered. "Which then gave me the confidence to think that ... Well, I did belong on the set of this big budget Hollywood movie. Which then made it okay for me to say things like 'I'm not quite happy with this scene. Could I please try it once more?' "
And now that "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" is in the can and virtually days away from being released worldwide ... Well, when Sam and I spoke earlier this month at the "Pirates 4" media junket (which was held at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills), I asked this 24-year-old actor what it was like to see his face plastered on billboards and bus signs.
Actor Sam Claflin onstage at the world premiere of "Pirates
Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" at Disneyland.
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez / WireImage. Copyright
Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
"It's a little bizarre. I still can't quite fathom it. My parents are proud, though," Claflin smiled. "I have my Mum and Dad and my two best friends from school out here with me now. So they're all sharing this experience with me. Every night before we go to bed, my two friends -- who are sharing a room with me -- we just can't believe that this is happening. I can't believe that we're in Los Angeles. About two years ago, we were all in drama school together and now we're in Los Angeles. And, you know, I'm not paying for this room."
Which bring us to the obvious question. If asked, would Sam take part in the already-announced "Pirates 5" ?
"I'd love to. I had so much fun being a part of this one. So fingers crossed that I get to go to Hawaii again," Claflin stated.
Sam Claflin. Photo by Peter Mountain. Copyright
Which isn't to say that every day on the "On Stranger Tides" set was a joy for Sam. To hear him tell the story, Claflin's last day on the "Pirates 4" set was not only sad but somewhat surreal.
"You have to understand that my very last day on this movie was when Rob finally got around shooting my character's introductory scenes for 'On Stranger Tides.' So I was tied up, high up this mast when Rob Marshall says ' And Sam's wrapped,' " Sam explained. "And everyone's clapping. And I'm way, way up there, tied up, saying "Thank you. But can someone please get me down?"
But if Claflin does get asked to come back and do "Pirates 5," does he still want to be Phillip-the-moral-compass? No way.
(L-R) Astrid Bergès-Frisbey and Sam Claflin. Photo by Peter Mountain.
Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved
"Being a man of the cloth in this movie, I never really got to do any sword fighting. I was always the one trying to stop the others from fighting," Sam said. "But when I watched all of the other guys fighting, it took me back to when I was 4-years-old. Playing with my friends on the playground or whatever ... Which is why I've already told the writers if I'm going to be in the next one, make me a killer. A mercenary."
But can a character really go from being a missionary to a mercenary in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series? Claflin seems to think so.
"The beauty of these 'Pirates' films is that when they do the sequels, they don't immediately spell out why things are the way they are. For example, seeing Geoffrey Rush's character in this new one and his pegleg. You don't find out 'til 3/4ths of the way through 'On Stranger Tides' how Barbossa got his pegleg," Sam continued. "So wouldn't it be beautiful if Phillip came back as a mercenary in 'Pirates 5' ?Because you'd have to explain how he'd become this killer. I don't think that's going to happen. But fingers crossed."
Sam Claflin and Astrid Berges-Frisbey at the World
Premiere of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On
Stranger Tides" at Disneyland. Photo by Eric
Charbonneau / WireImage. Copyright Disney
But - as for "Pirates 4" - Claflin genuinely enjoyed playing the part of Phillip as originally written. Which was as the love interest for Syrena, the mermaid character that Astrid Bergès-Frisbey plays in "On Stranger Tides."
"What's great about what the writers have done with Phillip and Syrena is that they're both obviously alien to this pirate world. Neither of them have ever been involved in an adventure like this before," Sam concluded. "So to have this mermaid and a religious man who never should have been put together ... Seeing that sort of other-worldly relationship is really special. I'm blessed that Astrid and I had a journey like that to play in 'Pirates 4.' And hats off to the writers and Rob Marshall and Johnny Depp for making that happen."
If you'd to see just what sort of relationship Sam Claflin is talking about, be sure and see "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Which opens in theaters on May 20th.
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The Daily Signal reporters and staffers from The Heritage Foundation are on the ground for the 50th annual March for Life, and they're sending in some of the best signs from the first march to take place since the Supreme Court overturned its infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision last June. (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of the Heritage Foundation.)
Americans across the country traveled to the nation's capital to register their protest of the killing of thousands of babies at the hands of the abortion industry. While the Supreme Court has invalidated the finding in Roe that the Constitution enshrines a right to abortion, opening up the issue to regulation in the 50 states, marchers demand that Congress act to limit or abolish the intentional killing of babies in the womb.
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A new enthusiasm for saving lives filled the March for Life on Friday in Washington, D.C. where a huge crowd gathered to celebrate the end of Roe v. Wade.
This January marked the 50th year since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Roe and forced states to legalize the killing of unborn babies in abortions. In June, however, the high court reversed its infamous decision and began allowing states to protect unborn babies' lives again.
Reflecting on this year's historic march, Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life, said the pro-life movement has huge new opportunities to protect innocent human lives through education and legislation.
… Read More "100,000 Pro-Life Americans March for Life, Celebrate Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade"
Pro-life Democrat Treneé McGee, a state representative in Connecticut, spoke at the 50th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, calling out the abortion industry for its racist roots that continue still spread today.
"To Fannie Lou Hamer and the Black women of the movement, your work to educate our community was not in vain. Your knowledge and insight into the systemically racist abortion industry is being exposed. Your 'no' to Margaret Sanger the day she came to your doors and told you to abort your children will be heard around the world," said McGee. "The younger generation of Black, Latina, Indigenous, and women of color are taking our rightful place to expose the mass genocide of our children and the stain of blood across the movement that says its standing to protect us."
… Read More "Pro-life Democrat from Connecticut slams abortion industry's racism at March for Life"
Biden Tells Judge "Public Will be Harmed" if We Can't Kill Babies With Abortion Pills
The Biden administration told a federal judge today that the public would be harmed if babies can't be killed with dangerous aboriton pills.
A group of doctors and medical associations are challenging the federal government's decision to approve dangerous abortion drugs in a new lawsuit, saying authorities skirted the process and put patients' lives at risk.
In the lawsuit from the Alliance Defending Freedom, the doctors said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration "illegally" prioritized abortion politics over science and patients' health when it approved the abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol in 2000.
These drugs now are used to abort more than half of all unborn babies in the U.S.
… Read More "Biden Tells Judge "Public Will be Harmed" if We Can't Kill Babies With Abortion Pills"
Premature Baby Born at 23 Weeks Defies the Odds, Celebrates His First Birthday
A micro-preemie born at just 23 weeks gestation has just celebrated his first birthday after spending 155 days in hospital and defying all the odds.
Baby Amandi was born on 10 January 2022, weighing only 1lb 5oz in Austin, Texas. He was born a week before the abortion limit in the UK and doctors thought that he only had about a 10% chance of survival.
His parents, Tolulope Omokore and Patrick Allen, were expecting twins but sadly, in January 2022, when Tolulope was a little over 22 weeks pregnant, she started to bleed. She went into hospital and discovered that one of her twins, who she named Asaiah had died in utero.
… Read More "Premature Baby Born at 23 Weeks Defies the Odds, Celebrates His First Birthday"
Poll Shows 69% of Americans Want Abortions Banned or Limited
A new Marist College poll finds 69% of Americans want abortions banned or limited.
The poll found almost half of Americans support abortion bans and almost 70% of Americans want to ban late-term abortions.
"Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe abortion should be limited," Dr. Barbara L. Carvalho, Director of the Marist Poll, said in a statement Wednesday. "After a year of contentious public debate over the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, the results are comparable to the findings of a Knights of Columbus–Marist Poll conducted last January."
The poll also found that support for abortion bans and limiting abortion has increased from June 2022 – when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
… Read More "Poll Shows 69% of Americans Want Abortions Banned or Limited"
New Marist poll: 91% of Americans affirm pro-life pregnancy centers
The January 2023 Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll has revealed that a whopping 91% of Americans support the existence of pregnancy resource centers, which offer resources to women during pregnancy and after their babies are born. These centers have been attacked by abortion advocates who seem to see them as a threat to abortion businesses.
In May 2022, the draft of the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was leaked and indicated that the court would overturn Roe v. Wade. This news led to a slew of physical and political attacks against pro-life organizations and churches that continued well after the official decision to end Roe was handed down on June 24.
… Read More "New Marist poll: 91% of Americans affirm pro-life pregnancy centers"
Amid Biden's Abortion Push, Pro-Lifers in New Congress Face Challenge of Defending Life in a Post-Roe Climate
The pro-life community from across the country takes place in the annual March for Life passing by the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 18, 2019.
Speaking with the Register, the House and Senate pro-life caucus chairs discuss how they are seeking to advance the pro-life cause in 2023's changed political and legal context.
Powered by WPeMatico… Read More "Amid Biden's Abortion Push, Pro-Lifers in New Congress Face Challenge of Defending Life in a Post-Roe Climate"
Maine Gov. Janet Mills Wants to Legalize Abortions Up to Birth
Maine Gov. Janet Mills voiced her support Tuesday for legislation to allow viable, late-term unborn babies to be aborted in her state.
The Bangor Daily News reports Mills and state Democrat leaders revealed their plans to expand abortions during a press conference Tuesday, including the late-term abortion bill.
Currently, abortions are legal up to 24 weeks in Maine, but pro-abortion Democrats control the state legislature and they want to expand the life-destroying practice even more in the coming months.
One bill that has Mills' support would allow unborn babies to be aborted through all nine months of pregnancy if a doctor says the abortion is medically necessary, according to the report.
… Read More "Maine Gov. Janet Mills Wants to Legalize Abortions Up to Birth"
Trial for sidewalk counselor raided by the FBI set to begin this month
The trial for Mark Houck, a pro-life sidewalk counselor whose home was raided by the FBI last year, will begin on January 24th in Philadelphia, according to a press release from the Thomas More Society.
Last September, FBI agents dressed in tactical gear reportedly raided Houck's home early in the morning, in front of his wife and children. "He opened the door with hands up, and had AR-15s in his face," family friend and spokesman Brian Middleton said at the time, which left his children "crying and screaming" and "traumatized."
Houck maintained a regular presence outside a Planned Parenthood facility in Philadelphia as a sidewalk counselor, and in October of 2021, this led to an altercation with an abortion facility escort.
… Read More "Trial for sidewalk counselor raided by the FBI set to begin this month"
U.S. House to vote on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Wednesday on HR 26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would secure medical protections for any infant who survives an attempted abortion.
Congresswoman Ann Wagner, the bill's sponsor, said in a press release, "All children should have the right to receive lifesaving care, especially those who survive an abortion. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act will provide commonsense protections for innocent children and their mothers and will ensure all babies receive the essential care they need at an incredibly vulnerable moment. It pains me that this fight has to be fought at all, but medical care for babies should not be a partisan issue."
… Read More "U.S. House to vote on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act"
House Republicans Introduce Resolution Condemning Pro-Abortion Violence at Pregnancy Centers
Months after the Democrat-controlled U.S. House refused to condemn the wave of violence directed at pro-life advocates, the new House Republican leaders introduced a resolution Tuesday to do just that.
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, and Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, led more than 100 co-sponsors in calling on House lawmakers to pass the resolution, which condemns the violence and urges the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the violence in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson leak and ruling.
"Since there has been ZERO accountability for the leaked opinion and ensuing violence, we are making the position of Congress crystal clear: Violence, property damage and threats MUST be condemned, and these clear violations of federal and state laws MUST be prosecuted," Johnson wrote on Twitter.
… Read More "House Republicans Introduce Resolution Condemning Pro-Abortion Violence at Pregnancy Centers"
Viral Story Claimed Woman Needed Abortion to Save Her Life, But the Claim Was False
The lies about pro-life laws putting women's lives at risk are being exposed in a court case in Malta this month.
The small European country protects unborn babies by banning elective abortions, and has one of the lowest maternal mortality rates in the world, according to the Times of Malta.
Last year, however, Malta became the target of international news outrage after an American woman who was visiting the country accused its doctors of putting her life at risk by refusing to abort her unborn baby when she suffered pregnancy complications. The woman, Andrea Prudente, a United States citizen, traveled to Spain for an abortion and later sued Malta for allegedly jeopardizing her life.
… Read More "Viral Story Claimed Woman Needed Abortion to Save Her Life, But the Claim Was False"
Idaho Supreme Court Confirms There's No Right to Abortion
In Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the Supreme Court held in June that the U.S. Constitution "does not confer a right to abortion" and, therefore, abortion advocates will be challenging pro-life laws in state courts under state constitutions.
On Thursday, the Idaho Supreme Court upheld that state's ban on abortion, holding that "we cannot read a fundamental right to abortion into the text of the Idaho Constitution." (On the same day, the South Carolina Supreme Court came to the opposite conclusion about that state's constitution.)
Idaho first made abortion a crime in 1864, when it was still a territory, and enacted many laws protecting the unborn since then, including new abortions bans in 2020 and 2021.
… Read More "Idaho Supreme Court Confirms There's No Right to Abortion"
Former Pussycat Dolls Singer Deeply Regrets Her Abortions: I Ask for Forgiveness From God
Former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Kaya Jones opened up about her abortions for the first time this week, sharing about the forgiveness that she found in God after suffering a "train of trauma."
Jones, the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls from 2003 to 2004, began speaking out against abortion several years ago. This week on Christine Yeargin's "Speak Out" podcast, sponsored by Students for Life, she explained why: She had three herself and she deeply regrets them.
"You will regret it your whole life," she said of her three abortions. "Even if I become a mother tomorrow, and I'm happily married and all is well, I'm still going to regret the three children I did not have."
… Read More "Former Pussycat Dolls Singer Deeply Regrets Her Abortions: I Ask for Forgiveness From God"
What Feminists Will Never Tell You: Millions of Women Face Emotional Trauama After Abortion
Every day, 2.4 million people tune in to watch Dr. Phil give mental health advice. Described as the top mental health show on TV, it is widely trusted by many Americans because Dr. Phil examines some of our society's difficult issues.
Abortion is among the most difficult issues, which might be why the show addressed it twice this fall. To Dr. Phil's credit, he generated a legitimate, straightforward debate; unfortunately, he also did a disservice to millions of suffering women when he dismissed their after-abortion grief.
"There is absolutely no evidence for any post-abortion syndrome," Dr. Phil told Live Action's Lila Rose.
… Read More "What Feminists Will Never Tell You: Millions of Women Face Emotional Trauama After Abortion"
Microsoft Supports Abortion, Then Complains There Aren't Enough Workers
The multi-billion-dollar tech corporation Microsoft has been complaining about a workforce shortage while at the same time promoting the killing of unborn babies in abortions.
In a column at The Christian Post, financial economist Jerry Bowyer exposed the company's contradictions after he participated in the annual shareholders meeting recently. Microsoft is one of dozens of companies that began offering abortion "benefits" (travel, lodging, meal expenses, etc.) in response to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
"It's good that Microsoft recognizes that we have a demographic crisis," said Bowyer, the president of Bowyer Research. "It's not so good that they'll pay for the expenses of people who abort their children.
… Read More "Microsoft Supports Abortion, Then Complains There Aren't Enough Workers"
They Said Women Would Die if Roe Was Overturned. Six Months Later No Women Have Died
Most Americans are worried these days about inflation, their life savings, crime, open borders and education. But for some, the issue of abortion looms large.
"Hysteria" is the only word that accurately describes what some champions of abortion are saying. Why the sky hasn't fallen is a mystery. Here are some examples.
During a conference this fall, Vice President Kamala Harris opened her remarks at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles by noting "when I'm traveling around the country, one of the feelings that I hear most is fear. It's fear." She later said, "there's a lot of fear."
… Read More "They Said Women Would Die if Roe Was Overturned. Six Months Later No Women Have Died"
Democrats' Omnibus Bill Gives Planned Parenthood $286 Million After It Killed 383,000 Babies
The massive full-year government funding bill that Democrats have proposed contains a huge gift of taxpayer funds for the nation's largest abortion business.
The bill still must be passed by the House and Senate and signed by Joe Biden, but the expectation is that a measure will eventually get to his desk over Republican objections and that the Planned Parenthood funding will remain intact.
As pro-life Congressman Dan Bishop pointed out on Twitter, the bill contains over $296 million for the abortion giant.
$286 million in Title X funding, which funds Planned Parenthood. pic.twitter.com/iL0kLC5roA
— Rep. Dan Bishop (@RepDanBishop) December 20, 2022
That is a huge chunk of change for an abortion business that is already raking in the dough hand over fist.
… Read More "Democrats' Omnibus Bill Gives Planned Parenthood $286 Million After It Killed 383,000 Babies"
Since 1973, Guttmacher has recorded 12.2 million more abortions than the CDC
Since 1973, the Guttmacher Institute has counted 12.2 million more abortions beyond the published totals reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), creating a significant abortion data disparity. The data reveals that between 1973 and 2020, over 60 million abortions have been reported by Planned Parenthood's former "special affiliate" while nearly 47.8 million were reported by the CDC.
This discrepancy is due to a failure by Congress to mandate comprehensive federal reporting of abortion data from all abortion providers in every state. Currently, as things stand, each state decides whether or not to mandate the reporting of abortion numbers and even abortion-related injuries.
… Read More "Since 1973, Guttmacher has recorded 12.2 million more abortions than the CDC"
Abortion Was Legal for 50 Years, It Didn't Stop Child Abuse or End Poverty
The world is flat. People are property. Tobacco is harmless.
Like many other long-held but misguided beliefs, over time these ideas were proven wrong. Consequently, people and societies function differently, in light of what we've come to know to be true.
Let's consider another strongly held belief: preborn life is an insignificant clump of cells, mere tissue possessing no inherent dignity.
This belief was held by early advocates for abortion who regarded the origin of human life to be an unsolvable mystery. Denying the humanity and personhood of the fetus was foundational in the January 22, 1973, Roe v. Wade decision.
… Read More "Abortion Was Legal for 50 Years, It Didn't Stop Child Abuse or End Poverty"
Satire Video Slams Companies Funding Abortion Travel to Save Money on Maternity Leave
Live Action ridiculed pro-abortion corporations for claiming to be pro-woman while subtly pressuring them to abort their unborn babies in a new satire video this week.
In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, dozens of major companies like Disney, Amazon and Dick's Sporting Goods began offering abortion "benefits" to prove how "woke" and pro-woman they are, Live Action president and founder Lila Rose said.
"Women in the workplace are being lied to by their employers, who are claiming female empowerment by offering to pay a mother to end the life of her child, which in fact is the most demeaning and degrading thing to happen to someone," Rose said in a press release.
… Read More "Satire Video Slams Companies Funding Abortion Travel to Save Money on Maternity Leave"
Pro-Life Landlords Sue to Kick Abortion Biz Out of Its Building That Lied to Get Lease
Two Virginia landlords just filed a lawsuit against a new abortion business on their property, saying they were deceived into thinking it was a family medical practice.
Cardinal News reports landlords Chase King and Chadwick King said they "morally oppose" abortions and never would have signed the five-year lease with Bristol Women's Health if they had known its primary work is aborting unborn babies.
Last week, the Kings filed a lawsuit against the abortion facility, owner Diane Derzis and abortionist Wesley Adams in Bristol Circuit Court, asking a judge to dissolve the lease, according to the report.
They accused the abortion workers of "willfully" hiding the true nature of their business, and said they have "suffered great financial loss and lost business opportunity; been forced to suffer in its reputation and endure humiliation within their business and social circles; [and] been required to endure great mental anguish," according to the lawsuit.
… Read More "Pro-Life Landlords Sue to Kick Abortion Biz Out of Its Building That Lied to Get Lease"
Her birth mother chose life, and now she works to help other women do the same
When Diane Ferraro — the first female CEO of pro-life organization Save the Storks — was just five years old, she recalls her adoptive parents telling her she was specially "chosen" to be their daughter.
Ferraro told Live Action News, "Seeing myself through their eyes of love made me proud to be adopted. In the '60s and '70s, families kept quiet about adoptions, but my parents were very open about it. I had a wonderful childhood, for which I'm grateful."
Growing up in a loving environment influenced Ferraro's pro-life stance and helped to set the course of her pro-life activism years later.
… Read More "Her birth mother chose life, and now she works to help other women do the same"
How Abortion Has Hurt America
Since the first states legalized abortion in 1967, there have been about 62 million abortions performed in the US. How has the loss of so many people affected America's social and economic dynamics? The greatest loss we have suffered because of legalized abortion is tens of millions of talented people, who could have contributed their…
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The degree you choose should depend on your future career and educational goals. There are programs that pertain only to K-12 settings and those that are will be more broadly applicable. And if you want to continue with doctoral studies, make sure you choose a program with a research component.
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For more information on online learning at the graduate level, check out our ranking of the Most Affordable Online Colleges for a Master's.
How much money do people make with an educational technology degree?
Any foray into higher education involves a significant financial outlay. So checking out the potential return on your investment makes good financial sense. Fortunately, in the world of education, the statistics are on your side. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites Education among the professions in which having an advanced degree delivers a "relatively high" payoff.
A master's degree opens doors to the highest paying jobs in education and confers a significant yearly wage premium for all positions. Here's what that looks like in numbers from the BLS:
Education administrators with master's: $23,000 average annual wage premium
Elementary teachers with master's: $11,900 average annual wage premium
What can you do with a degree in educational technology?
Of course, a master's in educational technology will make you a highly sought-after teacher in K-12 classrooms. And with a master's degree, you'll be set to move into leadership or administrative positions within the K-12 environment.
But your opportunities don't end there. Many educational technology programs apply to a number of professional training situations – from government to business, nonprofit, military, or higher education settings. Basically, any setting that requires training is in need of accomplished educational technologists.
Whatever your career goals, you'll be ready to fuse the latest technology with your own professional teaching goals.
What are the requirements for a master's degree in educational technology?
If you think you might be under-qualified for a technology program, fret not. Most educational technology programs don't require an academic background in technology for admission (though it may be helpful once you start studying).
Admission requirements vary widely depending on the degree program, so scour program websites for specific admissions information. But here are a few common requirements:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Standardized test scores like the GRE
An initial teacher's license (usually for programs that lead to advanced licensure)
What are the most affordable online educational technology degrees?
At College Choice, we know you're looking for the best possible value for your master's degree. But spending hours perusing program websites isn't the best use of your time.
So we've done it for you. We've found the ten most affordable, accredited online master's in educational technology programs and ranked them according to their net price. Using the net price is important since it takes into consideration the extra fees that many schools pile on top of their per-credit tuition rate. So you can feel confident that the price you see reflects what the school expects you to pay.
See our rankings methodology page.
With multiple campuses throughout Texas' Rio Grande Valley region, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public research university and a member of the UT system. The school is the result of the recent consolidation of UT Brownsville and UT-Pan American and serves a diverse student body with high-quality traditional and online programs.
UT-Rio Grande Valley offers an online Master of Education in Educational Technology that will empower you to harness knowledge, mobilize people, and take action to improve education. Applicable to a wide variety of professional and educational contexts, UTGRV's program develops the skills and knowledge necessary for the classrooms of the future. Courses include:
Research Methods in Education
UTGRV's online M.Ed. in Educational Technology is a 36-credit program comprised of 27 credits of required courses and 9 credits of electives. With both thesis and non-thesis options, UTGRV's program will prepare you to thrive in a practitioner setting or get you ready for doctoral studies. And with one of the lowest tuition costs anywhere, the program will provide a high-quality education without mortgaging your future.
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Since 1889, Texas A&M University in Commerce has been providing high-quality education programs for the people of Texas. Texas A&M-Commerce is a nationally ranked public university and the second largest school in the Texas A&M University System. And their strong online presence extends the reach of their accessible, and affordable programs to off-campus students nationwide.
Texas A&M-Commerce offers an online Master of Science or Master of Education in Educational Technology – Leadership. This affordable program prepares students for leadership roles in K-16 education – as well as training, service, industry, and government or corporate settings. The program is rooted in a philosophy of educational technology that incorporates literacy, integration, and research into the use of technological trends. Courses include:
Introduction to Educational Computing
Web 2.0 Technologies For Instruction
Texas A&M-Commerce' online MS or M.Ed. in Educational Technology – Leadership degree is a 30-credit program. With 18 credits of required core courses, you'll be able to utilize the 12 credits of electives to create a degree program that will help you reach your own career goals. The program is available entirely online, is extremely affordable – and by taking two courses per semester, you'll be able to complete the degree while working full-time.
Located in the coastal city of Long Beach, CA, California State University Long Beach is a public research university and the third largest institution in the 23-school California State University system. U.S. News and World Report ranks CSULB among the top 40 regional schools in the West – and the school houses an NCATE-accredited College of Education which is committed to excellence in education.
CSULB's College of Education offers an affordable Master of Arts in Education – Educational Technology and Media Leadership degree. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in educational institutions and other agencies by providing training in instructional design, multimedia development and management, and e-learning. Students will also build the necessary academic foundation for doctoral studies. Courses include:
Foundations of Educational Technology
Computer Technology in Education
CSULB's MA in Education – Educational Technology and Media Leadership degree is a 30-credit program which is offered in hybrid format, combining online courses with face-to-face components. This is a remarkably flexible program with elective options and a capstone experience which can include a comprehensive exam, project, or thesis. The program is designed to be manageable for working students, so classes take place on both weekday evenings and on Saturdays.
Located in Idaho's state capitol, Boise State University is a public university that offers nationally-ranked programs to its diverse population of over 22,000 students. Boise State's College of Education ranks among the top 60 in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is supported by accomplished faculty and staff, research centers, and institutes.
Boise State's College of Education offers an online Master of Educational Technology that can prepare you for your EdTech dream job. The curriculum provides leading-edge subject matter In a highly engaged online environment – and you'll be able to apply your new skills directly to your teaching practice. This affordable program focuses on theoretical foundations, hands-on technology skills, and integration strategies for today's learning environments. Courses include:
Introduction to Educational Technology
Creating Educational Websites
Boise State's online Master of Educational Technology is a 33-credit program comprised of five required courses, five electives, and a culminating activity which can be a thesis or portfolio. You can also choose to complete a graduate certificate concurrently in one of four areas of EdTech (like Technology Integration or Online Teaching) – at no additional cost. Boise State's Ed Tech degree is a great program if you're looking for both versatility and affordability.
Located in Beaumont, TX, Lamar University is a mid-sized, public research university and member of the Texas State University System. Committed to teaching, research, and service, Lamar University is home to several highly-ranked online programs, including graduate education programs which U.S. News and World Report currently rank at #115 nationally.
Lamar University's College of Education and Human Development offers an online Master of Education in Educational Technology and Leadership. The program inculcates leadership principles and provides the skills to build inclusive learning communities for students. You'll also learn how to design instructional systems that support learning through technology. Courses include:
Resources for Digital Environments
Instructional Design in Online Learning
Lamar University's online M.Ed. in Educational Technology and Leadership is a 36-credit program comprised of 12 required courses. There is no thesis component, though a research course introduces the skills necessary for research in education and counseling. Unique to Lamar's program are two internships that give students extensive opportunities to put theory into practice, ensuring that you'll graduate with practical experience.
A top-ranking, public research university, North Carolina State University – or NC State – is home to an impressive suite of top-ranking, and surprisingly affordable, graduate online programs. The school, which is located in Raleigh, NC, forms a part of the state's Research Triangle and offers internationally respected credentials to its traditional and nontraditional students.
NC State's College of Education offers an online Master of Education in Technology Education which provides an understanding of emerging technologies and their implementation in the classroom. Students learn both the theory and practice of Technology Education, developing and implementing technology-based instructional programs. And a generous number of electives make this a flexible – as well as affordable – program. Core courses include:
Foundations for Teaching Technology
Instructional Design in Technical and Technology Education
Curricula for Emerging Technologies
NC State's online M.Ed. in Technology Education is a 30-credit program comprised of 18 credits of required courses and 12 credits of electives. This affordable program can lead to a North Carolina Master Teacher Advanced Licensure (by including a field-based research component among electives) or a North Carolina Career and Technical Education Supervisor Certificate. NC State offers three start-dates, and the program is available entirely online.
Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University is a large public research university that U.S. News and World Report ranks at #80 among national public universities. With a strong online presence, OSU's School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences has a particular strength in the area of technical and vocational training.
OSU's School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences offers an online Master of Science in Educational Technology program that helps educators and instructional support specialists become qualified educational technologists. The program prepares students for a variety of workplaces, including P12 schools, higher education, and corporate settings. The curriculum focuses on areas like instructional design and information management. Courses include:
Library Networks and Databases
OSU's MS in Educational Technology is a 36-credit program comprised of 15 credits of required courses and 15 credits in Educational Technology, with the option of a thesis or a professional portfolio. OSU's program includes a hybrid of online and face-to-face requirements, so you'll need to have access to the Stillwater campus to complete the degree. And if you're interested in teaching online, OSU's program allows students to concurrently complete a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching as you complete the MS.
Located in the mountainous northern Arizona city of Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a large, nationally-ranked public research university. The school prides itself on its student-centered programs and a tri-fold commitment to research, public service, and creative endeavors. The school's College of Education offers online graduate programs that U.S. News and World Report ranks at #107 nationally.
NAU's College of Education offers an NCATE-accredited Master of Education in Educational Technology which will prepare you to advance your career in a variety of educational settings. NAU's program is unique in that it provides qualifications to become a Technology Director (NETS-D) recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education. You'll practice how to design, model, and implement educational technology through courses like:
Instructional Theory And Strategies In Technology Integration
Research In Career And Technical Education
Creating Technology Learning Environments
NAU's M.Ed. in Educational Technology is a 30-credit program comprised of 18 credits of core requirements and 12 credits in an emphasis area (K-12 Teacher or Adult Learning and Training). The program offers significant course choice – even within the core requirements. NAU's highly accredited program provides a marketable advanced credential at a competitive tuition.
Located a couple miles from downtown Gainesville, the University of Florida is a prominent public research university and a member of both the State University of Florida and the prestigious Association of American Universities. UF is home to a highly ranked College of Education which provides the #2 online graduate education program in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.
UF's College of Education offers an online master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology. For those interested in a career as an instructional designer or educational technologist, UF's affordable, online program is a great choice. With a solid core in both C&I and Ed Tech, the program also provides flexibility through expansive elective options. Core courses include:
Foundations in Educational Technology
Designing Integrated Media Environments
UF's online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Technology is a 36-credit program comprised of 21 credits of required courses, 12 credits of electives, and a culminating experience. There is no thesis option for the program, but students complete a practicum in Educational Media and Instructional Design that synthesizes their knowledge and includes a Master's level writing component. By taking two courses each semester, you can complete the degree in two years.
Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a large public research university and the first land-grant university in the country. MSU's graduate programs frequently rank among the best in the nation – and the school's graduate education programs are no exception. Currently, U.S. News and World Report ranks MSU's online graduate education programs at #31 nationally.
MSU's College of Education offers a practitioner-based, online Master of Arts in Educational Technology that serves students globally. As a student, you'll gain a deep understanding of the process of integrating technology into the classroom – as well as answering the questions of when and how that is appropriate. Faculty draw on current theories of learning and development, and the program is designed to be flexible for working students. Courses include:
Teaching for Understanding with Technology
Adapting Innovative Technologies in Education
Applying Educational Technology to Issues of Practice
MSU's online MAET program is a flexible, 30-credit program comprised of three required courses with the remainder of the credits depending on the chosen program path. Many K12 teachers in Michigan complete the NP (Educational Technology) Endorsement as a part of their degree program plan, and there are also options for concurrent Graduate Certificates. Graduates become Technology Integration Specialists in schools and/or at the school district level, Technology Directors, Instructional Designers, Department Heads and more.
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I found this jacket at the flea market a few years ago, and it sat around waiting for me to research it for at least a year. When I finally did, I found a remarkable story.
Hansi wearing a sweater of her own design.
Hansi Originals was the boutique of Hansi Landis, who was born Johanna Wolf in Vienna in 1909. Her family owned a delicatessen, and she grew up a privileged and happy child, close to her parents. In 1933 she married Paul Kohner, a man of German descent who, after the creation of Czechoslovakia following WWI, became a Czech citizen living in the Sudetenland. Hansi thus became a Czech by marriage, and though she would divorce her husband in part because of his family's anti-Semitism, this marriage would ultimately help save her life.
Following the Anschluss (the annexation of Austria to Nazi Germany) in 1938, her father died and she and her mother were forced to flee after their grand home was taken by Nazi forces. Her mother was unable to escape the Nazi Death Camps, but Hansi's Czech passport enabled her to board a train bound out of Austria in September of 1938. When Nazi officers boarded the train to question and harass passengers, she slipped into the restroom and, carrying as she always did a small sewing kit, she quickly made a small Czech flag out of her undergarments, scarf and coat linings to pin to her lapel. The Nazi officers ignored her and she was able to eventually make her way to Cherbourg where she boarded the Queen Mary bound for New York. Her occupation in the passenger manifest is "designer," and it wouldn't take long for her to establish herself as such in Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles, she found work as a maid for a private family until she managed to save enough money for a bicycle. In her spare time, she knitted fancy hats, and with the bicycle she could literally pedal her wares all over town. She was hired at Saks Fifth Avenue, and she claimed her millinery designs caught the attention of Adrian and were sold in his salon. When she applied for citizenship in 1944, she changed her name to Hansi Jean Landis, but professionally was known simply as Hansi. Under her new Hansi Originals label, she also created belts, like these (top left) from 1946,
California Stylist, June 1946
and these medallions on ribbons from 1949, to be worn around the neck.
Vogue, December 1, 1949
She convinced a manager at Saks to put them on a few of the mannequins, and "by the time I got back to my shop, the phone was ringing. I did what Henry Ford would do: I got myself an assembly line of people making thousands of those ribbons, which eventually sold all over the world," she recalled in 2006. By 1949 she had a small boutique in the Sunset Plaza section of Sunset Boulevard, which still stands today. She was a member of the Accessory Creators of California, seen here at an organization event in 1947.
California Stylist, February 1947
Hansi Originals flourished in the 1950s and 60s, attracting an elite and often famous clientele to buy her hand-knit sweaters and other separates. One of her favorite stories involved Ava Gardner, whom she claimed came into her store after Frank Sinatra had "almost bought up the place, I thought he was going into the dress business… she took [a sweater] and told me to charge it to Sinatra." Hansi refused and told Miss Gardner she'd have to pay cash like anyone else, who which a shocked Ava reportedly replied, do you know who I am? "You are Ava Gardner, and you don't have a charge account." She closed the boutique in the 1970s, when she says her clientele had become "spoiled rich women who had more clothes than they knew what to do with." She died in 2009 at the age of 100, completely unimpressed with fashion today. "There is no fashion at all. It's just a presentation of body parts. It all started with a fig leaf, and that is exactly where it's going to end up," she said in 2006.
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Kepler Orrery II
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The Search for Alien Earths - How Coronagraphs Find Hidden Planets
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Spitzer Maps an Exoplanet
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Q&Alien - What's a "habitable zone"?
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Spitzer Exoplanet Observation of HD 80606b
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The Optical Path in the Kepler Photometer
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STIS Repair: The Quest for Renewed Exploration
When the launch vehicle has risen sufficiently above the atmosphere, the fairings protecting the Kepler spacecraft during launch are jettisoned, exposing Kepler to space for the first time.
Kepler Fairing Separation
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'Disk Detectives' Top 1 Million Classifications in Search for Planetary Habitats
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Kepler Field of View
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Video of the LBTI instrument's view of the sky.
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HAT-P-7 Light Curve Magnified
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Kepler End of Flight Documentary
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Kepler's Science Results
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Hot Jupiter
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The Search for Another Earth
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HAT-P-7 Light Curve
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TESS Mission Trailer
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Кокбай (, до 1998 года — Кызылтас) — село в Абайском районе Абайской области Казахстана. Административный центр и единственный населённый пункт Кокбайского аульного округа. Находится примерно в 20 км к юго-юго-востоку (SSE) от села Карааул, административного центра района, на высоте 709 метров над уровнем моря. Код КАТО — 633247100.

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В 1999 году численность населения села составляла 2254 человек (1135 мужчин и 1119 женщин). По данным переписи 2009 года, в селе проживало 1954 человека (993 мужчины и 961 женщина).

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