FLavius Valerius Constantinus
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I remember these kind of stories appearing last year.
Yeah, sure, lots of American-based words are creeping into the British slang.
But for the most part, not a big issue.
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May I add that the profile picture upload/import is not working either also.
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I think its best to say that how Caesar is viewed by the Gauls depends on which Gaullish tribe.The ones that fought and lost to him of course bitterly hated him while the ones that allied with him or stayed neutral either were favorable of him or indifferent.
The Remi, IIRC, are the prime example of a loyal trible to Caesar. Even during the rebellion, I remember reading that the Remi did not turn.
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Hmmm, "gastronomic cannibalism" doesn
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Try to choose the one that keeps the clauses in their orginal order. Otherwise, just choose the one with the most notes/syntax help.
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Just to add, certain baths were heated well, as in constanly by slaves working the fires beneath the baths. That shoulda help with the problem of removing oil.
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More history teachers?...they're the ones getting fired in order hire more SPecial Ed teachers.
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Wait, wait, you mean to tell that there "pregnant" prostitutes that still whored themselves out during pregnancy? I'm still trying to figure out the connection between unwanted pregnancies and brothels as a business.
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As much as I am a Romanophile, the only "Latin" worth speaking these days from a business standpoint is the type spoken by Hispanic immigrants.
Although I agree that Latin has little practical value to the average person, it is a very important part of the Western Heritage, and it should not be eliminated from any institution priding itself on first rate academics.
Although I am am an infrequent poster on this Forum, the above statement has moved me to reply. I am a Professor in the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Chicago, going on some 30 years service. The University in experiencing severe financial hardships and, in its desire to shore up its situation is moving to eliminate the Classics Department over in the College of Liberal Arts. More so, due to a "hiring freeze", we do not have one faculty member in our vaunted History Department with a specialty in ancient history. I have for a long time bemoaned the lack of historical knowledge of my business students. "Plato? Sure, isn't that the fun doughy stuff we got to play with as kids? Aristotle? Oh yes, that's that Greek restaurant in "Greek Town." It seems more and more to me that higher education is becoming more of a glorified trade school than an institution that helps train the mind and spirit of our young adults. We are our heritage. To pretend that history plays no role in who we are, and perhaps more importantly, who and what we will become, is a fool's position. If the current trend continues, and I believe that it will, what it means to be "an educated person" will be in serious doubt. I could go on, but I have have taken enough of all of your time.
To be honest, the business students at my University double major in Economics and whatever business major, leaving them not much room that they would consider a Classics class rather than taking some easy credit classes. The closest they'll get to classics is in PLSC 100 class.
Hi Flavius...Looking at your profile. we seem to have a lot in common, and that is besides being from Chicago. I too am a graduate of Loyola Academy. Just a few years or so before you... . Always nice to meet a fellow alum. As to school, it is correct to say that the required curriculum in the business college leaves very little room for "free electives" which would in all likelihood be taken in business related courses. However, every University has what we call "gen ed" or general education requirements that all students must take in order to graduate, regardless of their college. Here is where I believe we could really do some good and broaden the background of our up and coming business students. I would very much enjoy continuing this discussion with you. What school are you at, if you want to say?
I am at Loyola University, I am majoring in Latin and Political Science.
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As much as I am a Romanophile, the only "Latin" worth speaking these days from a business standpoint is the type spoken by Hispanic immigrants.
Although I agree that Latin has little practical value to the average person, it is a very important part of the Western Heritage, and it should not be eliminated from any institution priding itself on first rate academics.
Although I am am an infrequent poster on this Forum, the above statement has moved me to reply. I am a Professor in the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Chicago, going on some 30 years service. The University in experiencing severe financial hardships and, in its desire to shore up its situation is moving to eliminate the Classics Department over in the College of Liberal Arts. More so, due to a "hiring freeze", we do not have one faculty member in our vaunted History Department with a specialty in ancient history. I have for a long time bemoaned the lack of historical knowledge of my business students. "Plato? Sure, isn't that the fun doughy stuff we got to play with as kids? Aristotle? Oh yes, that's that Greek restaurant in "Greek Town." It seems more and more to me that higher education is becoming more of a glorified trade school than an institution that helps train the mind and spirit of our young adults. We are our heritage. To pretend that history plays no role in who we are, and perhaps more importantly, who and what we will become, is a fool's position. If the current trend continues, and I believe that it will, what it means to be "an educated person" will be in serious doubt. I could go on, but I have have taken enough of all of your time.
To be honest, the business students at my University double major in Economics and whatever business major, leaving them not much room that they would consider a Classics class rather than taking some easy credit classes. The closest they'll get to classics is in PLSC 100 class.
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As much as I am a Romanophile, the only "Latin" worth speaking these days from a business standpoint is the type spoken by Hispanic immigrants.
The trend toward eliminating Latin began with Ben Franklin whose school emphasized the teaching of English rather than Latin, but he certainly was not in favor of eliminating the Classics in English translation. However with the decline in the learning of Latin, there has also been a large decline in the reading of Latin authors in translation.
Although I agree that Latin has little practical value to the average person, it is a very important part of the Western Heritage, and it should not be eliminated from any institution priding itself on first rate academics.
Eh, Ben Franklin, shoulda figured it would be that crazy drunk.
I hear all these stories about a revival in learning the Classics but I have yet to witness any of that at my university or any public school. In fact, quite sure the recession killed any impetus the Classics revival has. Even then, majoring in classics mean craps if you can't translate at least a few of the original texts because if you intend to write a large essay or thesis, you're expected to be able to translate primary sources.
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well, this ironic. I'm a Latin major without any interest in teaching because honestly, it's really damn hard to become a specialized teacher nowadays;
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curse your maiores
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Do the Goths count?
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How many editions of it has there been . I bought one years , hope its not antiquated now.
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While sticking my
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*Checks Calender to see if it's still April*
Damn, it is still April 1st, has been so for the past 4 months.
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I wonder if there was ever the inconsistency that roman Africans were black.not really an inconsistency but just plain ignorance
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Welcome back
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If anyone has taken a look at the polls, then Palin certainly is a good choice. The question now is how long lasting the current numbers are.
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In terms of my knowledge of Roman Magistrates, they can tax(they can also lease the taxes out). They are the judges in courts in provincial disputes. They are in charge of the provincial garrisons or legions.
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This is the Caucasus, not Canada. Russia provoked the Georgians and so the Georgians call on us to help them. Why, because Russians are in Georgian territory and an American presence is most certainly welcomed in Tsibisi.
What do you suggest, let Russia run over our allies and install a puppet government. Such a letdown of that kind will screw us over for decades with our Eastern European allies.
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The US doesn't really need to go to war with Russia since the Russians won't dare attack us either. The only solution I'm seeing is to send in a Marine Brigade accompanied by mechanized forces(id tanks) and of course US attack planes(bombers). That is enough of a deterance for the Russian convoy to withdraw.
In my opinion, Russia is of course the bad guy.
You are of course deluding yourself. We cannot win a confrontation with Russia, especially one on their doorstep!
You clearly are misreading my comment and also are too pessimistic. First, I don't want shots to be fired. I want the US military to show itself as a buffer against Russian tanks and we'll easily win that confrontation. So Clodius, what do you suggest. Should we become defeatists and useless like Nato or the EU because now that would be delusional. Kowtowing to czar-like people such as Putin and his little puppet.
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Honestly, it's gotta be creepy for Archaelogists to burial works especially when there are remains.
15,000 crocodiles escape
in Hora Postilla Thermae
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It could be, but then again, crocodiles are serious cannibalists.
I suppose you could also kill them and send the meat to the neigboring countries, who are seriously meat-starved.