Sentences with phrase «such a legend who»

Sharing a stage with such a legend who has waved the flag and achieved so much for our country, was very special...»

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But Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo's famed designer who created iconic franchises such as Mario, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda, says he thinks something else was to blame.

At the most recent expo, held in August, there were bona fide industry legends on convention floor, such as Jon Kosmoski, the ponytailed, self - described «solvent head» who helped kick off the custom car craze back in the 1960s.

Unfortunately for the Tribune, being a media entity also involves boring things like having a platform and infrastructure that can support the release of news such as the retirement of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who also happens to be an investor in the site.

Missouri Synod theologians had traditionally affirmed the inerrancy of the Bible, and, although such a term can mean many things, in practice it meant certain rather specific things: harmonizing of the various biblical narratives; a somewhat ahistorical reading of the Bible in which there was little room for growth or development of theological understanding; a tendency to hold that God would not have used within the Bible literary forms such as myth, legend, or saga; an unwillingness to reckon with possible creativity on the part of the evangelists who tell the story of Jesus in the Gospels or to consider what it might mean that they write that story from a post-Easter perspective; a general reluctance to consider that the canons of historical exactitude which we take as givens might have been different for the biblical authors.

thinks, that the Tigris and the Euphrates have not a common source, that the Dead Sea had been in existence long before human beings came to live in Palestine, instead of originating in historical times, and so on... We are able to comprehend this as the naive conception of the men of old, but we can not regard belief in the literal truth of such accounts as an essential of religious conviction... And every one who perceives the peculiar poetic charm of these old legends must feel irritated by the barbarian — for there are pious barbarians — who thinks he is putting the true value upon these narratives only when he treats them as prose and history.

It is quite otherwise, however, with Elijah, the ninth century prophet, who, according to the Biblical tradition, had been carried up to heaven in a whirlwind riding in a chariot of fire, drawn by horses of fire.13 Elijah had made such an impression on the men of his own generation as a man of vitality and divine power that he continued to be a living legend.

In the legend Agnes is (to modernize my expression a little) a woman who craves «the interesting,» and every such woman can always be sure that there is a merman in the offing, for with half an eye mermen discover the like of that and steer for it like a shark after its prey.

That such a heralded rock band could be so unfamiliar with the legends who've gone before them is maybe the most unbelievable part of their story.

As the tradition is now enveloped in legend, there is no way of discovering the historical circumstances of the call of Moses, but we can be reasonably confident that there was such a man, who led a band of Hebrews in a dramatic escape from Egyptian slavery, and one of the oldest elements in the tradition is a song which celebrates the defeat of the Pharaoh's army in the waters of the Sea of Reeds.

The legend itself changes when it is once established along more universal lines and has received a form that is easily apprehended; as such it reaches those who come after, for whom it becomes tradition and history.

Pires stop chatting you keep mentioning city and ignore the other teams such a spuds and Liverpool who are miles ahead of us We can Only talk about now, Wenger WAS a legend not any more he's a has been who should retire

And there is the legend of the wealthy Alpine cattle rancher who loved both the game of baseball and his hometown with such consuming passion that in 1947 he built what is quite possibly the world's most beautiful ballpark.

Instead of psychoanalyzing it all, it will just be fun to see Tiger out there and his kids running around like so many of the other legends who have their families play such an important role in the par - 3.

Mertz should never have been our captain in the first place... who has ever heard of a team that makes 11th hour transfer buys (Arteta & Mertz) then seemingly places those same individuals into prominent leadership positions from the get - go... indicative of the problems that have permeated our clubhouse for the better part of 7 years under the Kroenke & Wenger... what is wrong with the players chosen and / or the management style of Wenger that doesn't develop and / or encourage strong leadership from within... Mertz was the fine collecting lackey from year one... this is what happens when you don't get world - class players because many times they want to have a voice on and off the pitch and this can't happen when you play for a fragile manager who has developed a coddling wage structure where everyone is rewarded for simply wearing the shirt and participating in the process... not enough balance between performance and pay, combined with the obvious favoritism shown to some players regardless of their glaring lack of production... remember that Ramsey has played in positions that make no sense considering his skill - set (out wide) and has forced other players off the field or into equally unfamiliar positions with little or no justification (let's remember when you read articles about how Ramsey's goals this upcoming season being the potential X-factor for our success that this is the same individual who didn't score a goal until the final week last season)... this of course is just one example of many... before I hear another word from Mertz I want this club to address the fact that no former player of any real consequence has any important role in the management structure of this club, yet several former Gunners have expressed serious interest in just such an endeavor (Henry, Viera, Adams, Bergkamp... just to name a few legends)... there is only one answer: an extremely insecure manager!!!

There is the two Germans at Hoffenhiem and Shalke as well as Jardim at Monaco who are more up and coming but would relish I'm sure the opportunity if it was offered.But I'm not sure these would wish to work with a club Legend such as Henry.That would just be more added pressure for them.

Imagine if wenger were a top class musician who was at his highest in the 80s and 90s competing fiercely with legends such as springsteen or bowe or elton john etc..

No more comments from you hes only done the amazing while here and the football is still enjoyable as ever to watch and your not aknowledgi ng or appre iting anything with that statement give the man the years he has left maybe you should enjoy this legend we have who has such great love for the club instead of being a negative silly nanny who could learn a few more lessons from the proffesor before hes gone

Heaven recounts the exploits of local legends such as Fly Williams, who went on to star at Austin Peay; Albert King, now a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers; and Lloyd Hill, «the master leaper and stuffer of Foster Park.»

Replacing Wenger with the wrong man could make things much worse for the club and so this is a decision that they really need to get right and with the Prof said to have such a huge role at the club he is supposedly set to have a big say in who will replace him, and I wonder if his former star striker and club legend Thierry Henry is being groomed for the role.

Players who fell short of 25 trophies include legends such as Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn and Liverpool centre - back Alan Hansen.

Those who are given a voice range from the man Bevan refers to as the «Messiah», Martin O'Neill, club legend Emile Heskey, England's U18 women's coach Fran Gamble, journalists who are lifelong City fans and fans in the stands and elsewhere such as Jason Becker from Manhattan and Glenn Bradbury from Australia.

A lot of the information presented in our classes is gathered from professionals from Germany such as Dr. Kirkilionis and Dr. Fettweis among some.They are undoubtedly legends in the field of babywearing and you would have a hard time finding a babywearer in Germany who does not know who they are.

The Loisaida Awards were reinstated, and we honored living legends such as Adela, the still - standing Puerto Rican restaurant and community epicenter; CHICO, street artist of storied fame; Melissa Mark - Viverito, newly elected as the first Puerto Rican speaker of the City Council; and Rosie Méndez, the Councilmember who played a pivotal role in keeping Loisaida Inc. alive.

The Governor, who described the visit of the boxing legend to Lagos as historic, said there was no better way to showcase sports as a catalyst for growth than the collaboration of such an icon as Holyfield.

That alone would be reason to get excited, and Coogler makes good on the landmark project's potential by featuring a predominantly black ensemble, casting some of the best young actors around — from Chadwick Boseman (who proved his dramatic chops playing James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Thurgood Marshall in recent years) to Michael B. Jordan (even more buff, and twice as charismatic, than he appeared in the director's two previous features, «Fruitvale Station» and «Creed»)-- as well as such legends as Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett.

For some, it will be very bad news that Ritchie (who co-wrote King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword with Joby Harold and Lionel Wigram) stays in his lane with this film; if you didn't enjoy the look and pace and overall vibe of other Ritchie movies, such as Snatch or Sherlock Holmes, then you might feel that his often jarring and visually exhausting style could overpower the strong performances from a great cast.

Franco said, «I am thrilled to have my name linked with such a Hollywood legend and someone who shepherded all kinds of stories.

While» 75's cast included the likes of Erik Estrada, Sid Caesar and Jerry Stiller, this one had extended contributions by such movie legends as James Stewart, Joseph Cotten, Olivia De Havilland and the great Jack Lemmon who passionately delivers the typical «Airport» lines without sounding foolish (the ultimate compliment for any actor).

The show is being executive produced by Greg Berlanti, who is the man behind such shows as Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Riverdale.

The film starts with some rapid - fire interviews from music legends such as Iggy Pop and Alice Cooper, as all offer quick insights about who Fields was (these churn by so quickly they are easily forgotten).

Nintendo have already stated they will not be talking about the NX or even their mobile games as far as this Direct is concerned as they would rather focus on talking about their upcoming Wii U and 3DS games and honestly that is some great news, because it might just mean we can get a North America and Europe release date for Hyrule Warriors Legends, a release date for Star Fox and who knows, maybe even the confirmation of both Pokemon Z and Twilight Princess HD and a release date for both and because I'm such an optimist, maybe Nintendo will namedrop the official name for Zelda U. Either way, it will be a Nintendo Direct worth watching.

Whishaw portrayed Bond's long - suffering gadget man Q in both 2012's Skyfall and 2015's Spectre, taking up the mantle from comedy legend John Cleese, who himself inherited the role from the man who made Q such a memorable character in the first place, Desmond Llewelyn.

«Coogler makes good on the landmark project's potential by featuring a predominantly black ensemble, casting some of the best young actors around — from Chadwick Boseman (who proved his dramatic chops playing James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Thurgood Marshall in recent years) to Michael B. Jordan (even more buff, and twice as charismatic, than he appeared in the director's two previous features, «Fruitvale Station» and «Creed»)-- as well as such legends as Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett.

In the Book of Genesis, first come the legends, the story of the Creation, mythical figures such as Adam and Eve and Noah, generations of people who may or may not have lived, and gradually the generations are followed to Abraham, the beginning of documented Hebrew history.

With a supporting cast of such Jazz and Depression - era heavyweights as Lucky Luciano, Harry Houdini, FDR, and Fanny Brice, Karen Abbott weaves a rich narrative of a woman who defied all odds to become a legend — and whose sensational tale of tragedy and triumph embodies the American Dream.

The Manchester Terrier: How do you describe a dog that wraps itself around your heart in a way that no breed you've ever owned has done; who greets each day so full of joy that you'd think he'd invented it; who entertains, outwits, and totally charms you; who has enough courage for a pride of lions and possesses such pristine beauty that you can't stop admiring him; who reaches as far back as legends?

Legend has it that news of this came back to the King of Albania, who sent a Mastiff bitch to Cyrus, telling him that «a Mastiff was no ordinary cur and that it scorned to notice such common creatures as a Persian dog or a bull.»

Tim Schafer — well - known developer at Double Fine who was the brains behind Psychonauts and has worked on other such games as Grim Fandango, Full Throttle, Iron Brigade, Brutal Legend, etc. — said to Digital Spy that «I'd love to do that game, but I'd have to convince someone to just give me a few million dollars, that's all.»

The huge box is befitting such a legend as Conan, its insides packed with two double - sided boards, a pile of miniatures and a load of tokens, some of which don't even get used in the eight included scenariosm, making this a hell of a package for gamers who like to invent their own custom scenarios and rules.

Each character's moveset is directly inspired from the base game from which they originate, such as my personal favorites: Link who uses his gear found throughout The Legend of Zelda series, to Pac - Man chomping his way through foes.

During the early stages of the game, the developer spoke with legends of horror filmmaking such as Wes Craven, who spoke about what horror meant to him, and Eli Roth, who Schofield said was a bit more into torture porn than he was looking for, even though Roth was a really nice guy.

Nex Machina was a dream project, as we got to work with our hero and arcade gaming legend Eugene Jarvis, who is responsible for some of the most revered arcade games of all time such as Defender, Robotron 2084 and Smash TV.

Nintendo have already stated they will not be talking about the NX or even their mobile games as far as this Direct is concerned as they would rather focus on talking about their upcoming Wii U and 3DS games and honestly that is some great news, because it might just mean we can get a North America and Europe release date for Hyrule Warriors Legends, a release date for Star Fox and who knows, maybe even the confirmation of both Pokemon Z and Twilight Princess HD and a release date for both and because I'm such an optimist, maybe Nintendo will namedrop the official name for Zelda U. Either way, it will be a Nintendo Direct worth watching.

The team is composed of several ex-Ubisoft employees who have contributed to titles such as Rayman Legends, Rayman Origins, Prince of Persia, Raving Rabbids, and CSI Hidden Crime.

The newly - revealed sandbox MMO is in development by the new studio, which features developers and artists who worked on previous games such as Crysis and League of Legends.

Character design is a joint collaboration between Yuu Yamashita who has worked on the Sword Art Online anime and Makoto Tsuchibayashi who is an extremely popular character designer having created Dante in the Devil May Cry series and having worked on such games as Mega Man Legends, therefore such a collaboration has created excellent character design which has the appropriate amount of variation for ally and enemy characters.

This creative freedom offered to the players has been the main goal of Shigeru Miyamoto, the lead developer for this game, and the man who has also been responsible for titles such as Mario or The Legend of Zelda.

Much to the relief of all of us who reflexively cringe at the mention of such pricing models, however, all currently available DLC is purely cosmetic (although, a now - grayed out section of the store labeled «legends» suggests that some of the fighters must also be bought once the beta is over).

Who wants a boring old Nintendo Switch controller when you've got yourself a glitzy special edition console and GamePad for Wii U, such as the rather gorgeous The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker HD Premium Pack above.