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As I write this, I'm sitting on a bus that is rolling across the Central Valley of California, and it is awesome. There's nothing really out here, and unlike the parts of Alabama where there's nothing really out there, I can actually see quite a long way.
As I write this, I'm sitting on a bus that is rolling across the Central Valley of California, and it is awesome. There's nothing really out here, and unlike the parts of Alabama where there's nothing really out there, I can actually see quite a long way.
As I'm sitting here, though, on my way to the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, I'm wondering why it is there aren't more parts of story games in which our heroes ride a bus across a long distance. That's a metaphor, by the way.
What I'm really talking about is the lack of truly "in-between" parts. Whenever I complain about games wasting our time with unnecessary extra combat or whatever, at least one commenter always tells me that extra stuff, which he or she inevitably refers to as an "in-between" part, is what separates games from other story media.
But those folks are usually talking about having to fight things during those parts, and that's not what I'm talking about at all. Going from one place to another and shooting bros along the way is not actually an in-between bit. Or at least it's only one kind of in-between part. But as Naughty Dog has shown us time and time again, players can be entertained by just walking around while our characters talk to each other, but of course even they get bogged down forcing us through combat situations that are longer than they need to be.
But, really, if so many video games are about a journey, then there should be more to the journey than just fighting through people or things that are trying to kill you. There should be some long bus rides, basically.
Sure, seven hours of riding on a bus would get old, just as it gets old in real life, but what I'm talking about is including actual journey stuff as you travel. It's not as if the Fellowship of the Ring was described or shown as fighting nonstop in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. And if that's what makes video games what they are (aside from the interactive element), then let's do some more riding around, walking around, driving around and so on. It would have to be paced appropriately, of course.
One of the best moments in "Grand Theft Auto 5" was when Trevor decided to head from his home in the desert over the Los Santos, and you have to drive across that game's quite large map. It's wonderful, and appropriate, but later missions that require the player to drive across the map tend to be less so. The lesson there is that you have to pick your spots so it doesn't become a real pain — always a concern — but honestly on our current repetitive video game combat trajectory we're probably running out of gas (pun intended).
The solution is to add more elements to mix into gaming experiences, something developers have always known they should do but always end up doing wrong, usually with endless varieties of side quests or collecting activities that aren't actually part of the core experience. Or when something new is incorporated into the main deal, it's used far too often, like eavesdropping missions in "Assassin's Creed" games.
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Many companies post documents comparing one employee, or group of employees, with their peers. Examples include sales standings, number of items packed, or how many calls are handled per hour. Is this a good or bad idea?
It turns out the answer is both, depending on your culture, according to a study just released by researchers at Colombia University and NYU. They compared groups of truck drivers at a large U.S. transportation company that has many locations to see if posting comparative information about their activities improved their performance or not.
The company had recently implemented Lean Management at some of the locations, which turned out to be a critical factor in the results. The training centered on teamwork, collective effort and the empowerment of front line workers. The effect of posting drivers' performance hinged on whether or not their location had received the training.
Drivers assigned to the untrained sites responded positively to the performance postings, with fuel efficiency improving by 4.5% and reducing wasted fuel and idling time. However, there was a substantial decrease in performance for the drivers at the lean sites, with fuel efficiency dropping by 10.7% and an increase in wasted fuel and idling time.
The reason for this is that the lean training focused on making a team's performance and satisfaction more important than an individual's. Therefore the posting of individuals' performance scores directly contradicted the training. But for the non-trained employees, the competition fostered by the posting of scores bolstered each employee's desire to outscore the others.
This is a very interesting finding about workplace communications because it shows that the information that you've been posting may have a more positive – or negative – effect than you've been expecting.
The take-away here is that for highly collaborative work environments, managers should stay away from posting information that directly compares one employee with another. They should instead opt for information showing how collaboration benefits the teams. I'd also recommend posting personal profile and general recognition pieces to foster additional lean thinking.


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A couple of tumblr people have said that she looks like me. I really don't see it LOL. I even asked my sister and cousin and they said I resemble her a little. But HOW?? She is waaaaaaaay cuter and prettier. I really like her hair color. I want to dye it that color later on when I am allowed. My parents won't let me until I get white hair, but my older cousins and friends said that I should just dye it since I'm 18 so I am legally allowed to do whatever I want. I don't know.
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"I find the second one to ruin the whole point of Fnaf you are a security guard who looks over the cameras looking for monsters and hoping you do not run out of time while Fnaf2 brings a interesting story and much harder difficulty it was repetive turn on flashlight look at both tunnels and wind the music box over and over if you want to proceed there was now no point in even using the security cameras it was more just used for the marionette"
First of all, I hate to nitpick, but your grammar makes the sentences hard to read and understand. A lack of comma usage can change the meaning on a sentence, and makes your whole argument a run-on sentence.
Secondly, you mention that the second game ruins the whole point of Five Nights at Freddy's, and then you abruptly start mentioning that you are a security guard who looks over the cameras in the FNAF series. Without a transition, this makes you sound like you are talking about Five Nights at Freddy's 2, as if it included the features that represents the point of the FNAF series. You're basically refuting your own argument by unwarily implying that Five Nights at Freddy's 2 does not ruin the point of the FNAF series.
Third of all, you openly admit that Five Nights at Freddy's 2 has an interesting story. This is one feature you agree with me about, so that adds one feature that FNAF 2 has over FNAF 1. You mention that the game is difficult by stating that you constantly have to turn on the flashlight and wind the music box. Personally, I believe that the difficulty is what makes FNAF 2 better than FNAF 1. I like to be challenged whenever I'm playing a Five Night's at Freddy's game, rather than playing a simple game that is very easy to beat and doesn't offer many features. Having only four animatronics hunt you down, and having two doors two close ultimately ruins the challenge value for me. I also have a rebuttal for your statement that FNAF 2 is repetitive. The 1st game mainly relies on Freddy, Bonnie, and Chica waiting near the door constantly, and has Foxy approach you constantly, (for Nights 3-5) while FNAF 2 is completely random. Any animatronic from Balloon Boy to Toy Chica could try to hunt you down, you just never know. Also, the camera may be used for other purposes other than winding up the Puppet. You can still check up on the other animatronics in order to gain caution that an animatronic may be approaching. Just from seeing Toy Bonnie in the vents, I can prevent a "Game Over" by simply knowing that Toy Bonnie is going to approach me. Otherwise, I may forget to shine the light on the vent and may die due to waiting for an extended period of time. Also, you can shine the light on the cameras in order to spot certain animatronics. This will add to the feature of being aware of your dangers that lie ahead. And also, winding up the Marionette is what will ultimately prevent the result of a jump scare. If not, then the player is doomed and cannot counter the Marionette in any way.
Fourth of all, I would like to mention that FNAF 1 did not have as much visual appeal as FNAF 2 did because:
a) There are more hallucinations that can either give hints in the story, and are designed to look really sadistic and evil .(i.e. Shadow Bonnie, Purple Freddy, etc.)
b) The jump scare animations in FNAF 1 are too simple. It's either the result of an animatronic shouting in front of your face, or an animatronic shouting at you next to a door. (Foxy) As for FNAF 2, most of the jump scares (with the exception of Balloon Boy, who has no jump scare) have quick-jointed movements. For example, Toy Bonnie jumps right at you before he kills you.
Finally, I'd like to mention that you can defend yourself against the animatronics by using two different features:
a) The Freddy Fazbear mask, which can trick most of the animatronics into thinking you're Freddy.
b) The flashlight, which can discourage Foxy and stop him from jump scaring you.
FNAF 1 does not have this. If an animatronic disables your light system, it's over. You have no way to trick them, you will just have to rely on pure skill, and sometimes pure luck.
Good luck to my opponent!
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Argentina pursuing policy of confrontation, says No 10
Downing Street has accused Argentina of pursuing a "policy of confrontation" over the Falkland Islands.
It comes amid reports that top Argentine companies are being told by their government to stop importing goods from the UK.
PM David Cameron's spokesman said the move was "counterproductive" and was a misreading of British resolve over the disputed islands.
Tension has been rising ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War.
According to the state news agency Telam, industry minister Debora Giorgi called the bosses of at least 20 firms to urge them to replace imports from Britain with goods produced elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Argentina's top diplomat in the UK - Osvaldo Marsico - was summoned to the Foreign Office on Wednesday to explain the import ban.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We made clear that such actions against legitimate commercial activity were a matter of concern not just for the UK, but for the EU as a whole, and that we expect the EU to lodge similar concerns with Argentine authorities."
Officials were also expected to discuss Argentina's decision to turn back two cruise ships from the Argentine port of Ushuaia on Monday, apparently because they had visited the Falklands - which Argentina claims as the Malvinas.
Mr Cameron's spokesman told reporters at a regular briefing in Westminster: "It is clearly very sad that Argentina continues with their policy of confrontation instead of co-operation.
"We think that is counterproductive and also a complete misreading of Britain's resolve on this issue.
"The UK is also a major investor in Argentina and we import goods from Argentina. It is not in Argentina's economic interest to put up barriers of this sort.
"The right approach here is one of co-operation, not confrontation," he added.
Buenos Aires has complained to the United Nations of British "militarisation" of the south Atlantic after the deployment of a new Royal Navy warship to the Falklands and Prince William's tour of duty on the islands.
The UK, which has controlled the Falklands since 1833, says there can be no negotiations on sovereignty as long as the 3,000 Islanders wish to remain British.
On 2 April, both nations will mark the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, which began with an Argentine invasion of the islands and ended in victory for a British task force sent to recover them.


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Star Wars Fans Invited to "Find the Force" As Unprecedented Augm... 31/08/2017 12:18 EDT
Disney and Lucasfilm announced today that they are releasing "Find the Force", a global augmented reality (AR) event rolling out on Force Friday II (September 1) to commemorate the worldwide launch of new products inspired by "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, commented about the event saying, "Force Friday II is a major milestone in the countdown to Star Wars: Th... More>>
Disney Developing Obi-Wan Kenobi Film 17/08/2017 15:45 EDT
It has been reported that Disney is currently developing an Obi-Wan Kenobi stand alone film with the hope that "Billy Elliot's" Stephen Daldry will direct. There isn't any word on who the writer will be or plot details.Disney is also currently working on a Han Solo film due out May 2018.... More>>
Scum & Villainy Cantina Celebrates May The Fourth By Extending T... 02/05/2017 16:16 EDT
The popular pop-up experience, Scum & Villainy Cantina, will be extending its run through 2017. The event, which celebrates the Star Wars holiday, May the Fourth, has been nearly sold out for its two-month run."We had a simple concept from the start - to provide devoted fans, like myself, the opportunity to gather in an environment that would inspire and delight. And the wonderfully positive rec... More>>
Force for Change Fundraiser Celebrates Star Wars 40th Anniversary 11/04/2017 14:18 EDT
It has been announced that Star Wars: Force For Change in collaboration with Omaze will launch the Star Wars "Past, Present and Future" fundraising campaign to benefit UNICEF and Starlight Children's Foundation. This year will be extra special since it is the 40th Anniversary of the Star Wars franchise. "In a year that we celebrate 40 years of the Star Wars saga, I continue to be inspired by the i... More>>
New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Footage Shown at Annual Shareholder... 08/03/2017 16:33 EDT
The Disney annual shareholder's meeting, which just took place in Denver, debuted some additional footage from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.Footage shown included a scene between Luke and Rey, with him asking her who she was, a damaged X-Wing flying through a ship, and various landscape scenes.The film is directed by Rian Johnson and stars MArk Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Osc... More>>
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Theatrical Review
Now, 32 years after the debut of the original film, Disney, with the help of director J. J. Abrams (Mission Impossible: III), have come to pick up the wreckage of the series. After the much hated prequel films, Abrams seeks to bring back the glory with Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
In 2012, George Lucas, the creator of the saga, sold Star Wars to Disney for $4.05 billion, relinquishing the reigns of the series that was near and dear to his heart. Until this point, fans around the world had thought the film series had ended with the Revenge of the Sith in 2005, as this is what Lucas had hinted at, but fans were given hope when Disney announced the plans to release a plethora of new films based in the universe, including Episodes VII, VIII and IX, which continues the story of the Skywalker family line.
Episode VII, The Force Awakens, begins 30 years after the famous battle on Endor, as well as the destruction of the second death star, with the galaxy in disarray. Gone is the evil galactic empire, but in it's ashes, a new enemy, called the First Order, has taken up in it's place, threatening the galaxy's peace and posterity.
Saying anymore will give away all the great surprises that the film holds in store for its audience. Rest assured though all the characters you know and love return, as well as some new ones that will quickly find a place in your heart.
In addition to the old Star Wars cast that audiences have grown up with, a new, all-star cast has been brought in to be the centerpiece of this new trilogy including relative newcomers Daisy Ridley, John Boyega (Attack the Block), Adam Driver (Girls), and Oscar Isaac(Ex Machina). The actors seem made to embody each of their respective roles and truly are great additions to the Star Wars universe. Gone are the wooden one dimensional characters from the prequel films. They are replaced with three dimensional characters that have more to them than what appears on the surface. Daisy Ridley easily steals the show and will be someone who will grace the silver screen for a long time to come.
Coming back to script, the film was written by director JJ Abrams and Empire Strikes Back writer Lawrence Kasdan, and they do not disappoint. The script is smart, fresh and, surprisingly, filled with humor. Gone are most of the childish elements that made fans of the original trilogy cringe, and in it's place, is dialog and scenes that are there to help move the story along.
If one has followed JJ Abram's career, one would know that he is a very capable director who, truly, is one of the best in the industry. For The Force Awakens, he has brought his "A" game to the table. While JJ Abrams normally pours his heart and soul into whatever film he is working on he gave everything he had into making this film into what the fans would want. Being first and foremost a fan of the saga himself, he wanted to make a film he knew he and other fans would enjoy and overall he does not disappoint.
The only true disappointment that can be found with The Force Awakens is the score, composed by Star Wars and industry veteran John Williams. While certain score elements from the other films can be found through the 135 minute run time, the rest of the score is very forgettable. No new themes that played through the film are memorable, and this truly is a let down for a film in a series that has some of the best scores done in the history of cinema.
The Force Awakens is an amazing film, using elements from the original classic trilogy that people have come to know and love as well as adding an incredible young cast that give it it's own originality. It is a smart, fun, clever film that easily takes the mantle as the best Star Wars film released since Empire Strikes Back.
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Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the g...
Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the g...
Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the g...
Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the g...
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Metallica will release their eleventh studio album, Hardwired...To Self-Destruct, in November 2016, via Blackened Recordings. The double album features 12 new tracks and nearly 80 minutes of music and serves as the Grammy Award winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee's first studio album since 2008's multi-platinum Death Magnetic. Hardwired...To Self-Destruct was produced by Greg Fidelman, who also engineered and mixed Death Magnetic.
"Has it really been eight years? Doesn't feel like it! Nudge, nudge, wink, wink," said Metallica's Lars Ulrich. "We're obviously beyond psyched to share new tunes with all our friends out there. We've been rockin' along in the studio with Greg on and off for the last 18 months firing up the creative engines again. Putting new music out there, getting in your faces once again and all that comes with it is what we love to do more than anything else, so strap yourselves in...Incoming!"
This deluxe edition box set of Hardwired...To Self-Destruct features the new 12-track release on two 180g LPs plus a bonus disc of the riffs that were the origins of the album. The package comes complete with a lithography photo print, themed buttons and digital download options.
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Re: Mary Jane Alden (Moses, Wm Jr, Wm Sr, David, John)
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Mary Jane Alden (Moses, Wm Jr, Wm Sr, David, John)
Leigh Morris 2/03/02
I am trying to track down a Moses Alden est birth year 1797 in MA but I have him married to an Amanda est. birth year 1802 in MA(from Census info)
and I am thinking they had sons Sterling born 1836 NY andFrank born 1831 in NH he married an Elizabeth also born 1831 (estimated years based on Census info)
Their son George Alden born in 1851 married Mary O'Brien.
1860 Census Moses W. Alden 63 and Amanda 58living in Freedom, Cattaragus County, NY
Frank D. 29 born in NH
Elizabeth 29 NY (wife of Frank)
George W. 9NY
Sterling 4NY
There was in 1870 in Eagle, Wyoming County, NY
a Sterling Alden age 34NY
Jane 26 NY
Moses 73 Mass
Amanda 69 Mass
Scott 7
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