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With no other alternative to the DTP in the Kurdish dominated cities, the Turkish military and an important section of its civilian supporters are reluctantly backing the AKP. In the second half of last year, opinion polls taken in the region showed the AKP slightly ahead of the DTP. This alarmed the DTP leadership, which sees the local elections as a matter of life and death. In particular the loss of Diyarbakir, the key Kurdish city in the region, would be a major blow to the Kurdish nationalist movement.
An unprincipled electoral alliance of "lefts" consisting of a variety of petty-bourgeois radicals and nationalists, including the DTP, Stalinists, left-liberals, and pseudo-Trotskyists, has rapidly collapsed. The 13-year old ODP (Freedom and Solidarity Party)—the last and biggest project attempting to unify the "left"— has suffered a series of serious splits and is on the verge of dissolution.
In the absence of any principled political opposition, the Islamist movement was able to acquire strength in the early 1990s, taking hold of the municipal governments of most big cities in the local elections of 1994 and coming to power through a coalition government in 1996.
This movement represented the interests of a faction of the bourgeoisie, mostly concentrated in provincial cities and towns, which had an inferior position relative to the bigger monopoly groups in industrial and financial centres such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Kocaeli and Adana. Control of the municipalities of big cities led to growing opportunities for the Islamist-controlled companies. At the same time, the AKP has adopted a very friendly approach to the West and global finance capital.
Turkish society is facing profound instability. Given the extreme divisions within the bourgeoisie, the loss of credibility and influence on the part of the so-called secularist parties and collapse of the once mighty "centre-right" parties, there is growing danger that opposition to the AKP from within the ruling class will lead to another military coup.
The democratic rights and social needs of the masses in Turkey can only be secured if the working class breaks the grip of the bourgeois parties and advances a socialist and internationalist solution to the crisis. This means building a Turkish section of the International Committee of the Fourth International as the new revolutionary leadership of the working class.


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Defendant, Byron Gibson, Sr., appeals the judgment of the trial court declaring him to be the biological father of the minor child, Bryson Crawford, and ordering him to pay $173 per month in child support. We affirm.
Byron Gibson and Karen Crawford lived together on Montegut Street, New Orleans from early 1985 until January 31, 1986. The defendant admits his sexual relationship with Ms. Crawford but asserts the last time they engaged in sexual activity was in December 1985. Bryson Crawford, the minor child, was born on August 29, 1986.
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In State through Dept. of Health and Human Resources v. Davis in the Interest of Laura J. Bankston, 521 So.2d 575 (La. App. 1st Cir.1989) the court held the blood test report was inadmissible because it was filed into the record on the day of trial. Section 9:397.3 requires that the parties be given thirty days from service of the notice of filing of the results into the record in order to allow the defendant the opportunity to challenge the testing procedure. Unlike Davis, the defendant had an opportunity to challenge the testing procedure. On June 25, 1991, the defendant filed a Rule to Show Cause Why Blood Test Results Should Not Be Excluded As Evidence and Motion to Compel Production.
Furthermore, since Gibson voluntarily submitted to blood testing and there was no evidence that the test was defective, it was not necessary for DSS to secure an order. Accordingly, this assignment of error is without merit.
By this assignment of error, defendant contends the chain of custody of the blood samples was broken. He complains that the blood test results were filed almost six months after the blood samples were taken, that the results were submitted without the affidavit of the expert who supervised the test, and that the results were introduced into evidence without testimony of an expert called by the State.
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From photographs taken of all the parties, the technician, Cynthia Hull, certified that, on December 19, 1990, she had drawn blood from the persons appearing in the photographs. A second laboratory technician signed the document, stating she had witnessed the specimen collection.
On the report, under a section labelled "Chain of Custody," Cynthia Hull signed her name showing that she packed the blood specimens on December 19, 1990 at 1:47 p.m. Below Hull's signature is a section completed by the personnel at Roche Lab in North Carolina showing the specimen was received; that the box was taped; that the tape was intact; that there were no signs of tampering; and that the box was received in the Burlington Laboratory Paternity Department by Adrian Stokes on December 20, 1990, at 11:40 a.m.
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After reviewing the evidence, we find the trial court did not err in determining the chain of custody requirements were followed. Accordingly, this assignment of error is without merit.
Gibson contends the trial court improperly shifted the burden of proof by requiring him to rebut the erroneously admitted blood test results. Once the court determined the tests were properly conducted and admitted them into evidence, the burden of rebutting their findings naturally fell to the defendant.
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Gibson next argues the trial court committed reversible error when it failed to grant his motion for sanctions for the State's failure to answer interrogatories. Interrogatories were served on the State on March 29, 1990. When the State failed to answer the interrogatories, defendant's counsel filed a Rule for the Production of Answers on June 25, 1991. The rule was heard on June 27, 1991, at which time, the court granted a continuance and ordered production of the answers. On August 30, 1991, a Motion for Sanctions for State's refusal to answer interrogatories was filed. A review of the record discloses the motion for sanctions was denied.
Imposing sanctions for the failure of a party to comply with an order compelling discovery is discretionary on the part of the trial court. La.Code Civ.Proc.Ann. art. 1471 (West 1984); Castille v. Melancon, 410 So.2d 1224 (La.App. 3d Cir.1982).
We cannot say the trial court was clearly wrong in denying sanctions. Karen Crawford was deposed informally by defendant's counsel. It was the State's belief that the defendant was satisfied with taking a statement from Ms. Crawford as opposed to her answering interrogatories. A transcription of the taped deposition reveals that the questions in the interrogatories were answered. Accordingly, this assignment of error is without merit.
Defendant maintains the State failed to obey the May 1, 1991 pre-trial order requiring the parties to disclose all witnesses and file all motions and exceptions by May 9, 1991. Specifically, defendant argues that, since Shirley Crawford
At trial, both plaintiff and defense counsel admitted that they failed to comply with the pre-trial order. Neither party provided the other a witness list. Furthermore, every pleading and motion filed by defendant's counsel of record, including his motion to enroll as counsel, was filed after the deadline.
The pre-trial order controls the subsequent course of action unless modified at trial to prevent manifest injustice. La. Code Civ.Proc.Ann. art. 1551 (West 1990).
Considering the evidence, we cannot say the trial court was clearly erroneous in modifying the pre-trial order. A continuance was granted in order to afford the defense an opportunity to depose the State's new witness, Shirley Crawford, as well as an opportunity to hire an expert to rebut the blood test results. Accordingly this assignment of error is without merit.
In his last assignment of error, Gibson contends the evidence was insufficient to prove he is the father of Bryson Crawford. Notwithstanding that the blood test results showed a 99.99% probability of paternity, Gibson argues he never acknowledged the child as his own, formally or informally, had no relationship with the mother and child after the birth of Bryson, and the mother dated other men at the time the child was conceived.
At trial, Karen Crawford testified that Bryson was conceived in January 1986. Crawford claims defendant was in the delivery room when the baby was born. Thereafter, he said, "now we have a son, let's make a daughter." She further testified that other than with Gibson, she had never been sexually involved with anyone else.
Shirley Crawford, Bryson's maternal grandmother, testified that Gibson was living with her daughter when she became pregnant. After Bryson was born, Gibson exited the delivery room saying "I have a son." She further testified that while the baby was in the nursery, Gibson visited on a regular basis. Finally, she testified that defendant bought Bryson both clothes and his very first bike.
DSS, on behalf of the minor child, must prove filiation by a preponderance of the evidence. La.Civ.Code Ann. art. 209(A) (West Supp.1992).
Considering the testimony of the witnesses and the blood test results, which show a probability of paternity of 99.99%, we cannot say the trial court was clearly wrong in determining Byron Gibson is the father of Bryson Crawford. Accordingly, this assignment of error is without merit.
For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the trial court is affirmed. All costs are assessed against appellant.


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Virtua Fighter 5 Reviews (PlayStation 3)
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Snackbar-Games.com (Apr 13, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 scores high with me, with its awe-inspiring graphics, its fluid controller style, and most importantly its ease of picking up, but complexity of delving into. All of this makes for a truly promising transition to the next-gen consoles. As for my "research" I had to kick everyone out late because we couldn't stop playing and I finally needed some sleep. I have to tell you though; my thumbs still hurt. It's a good pain.
GameSpy (Feb 19, 2007)
Again, while some might disagree strongly with us, we're okay with the lack of online multiplayer in this case. Although none of us own a 1080p TV, we wonder if the resolution wasn't capped to give the upcoming 360 version a little more "umph." At the end of the day, however, we close with this advice: for gamers who've mocked their PS3-owning friends, it's time to suck up to them and hang out at their crib for this one. One taste of this, and it's going to feel like a long, long wait for the summertime release on Xbox 360.
1UP (Feb 16, 2007)
Although it offers pretty much what VF4: Evolution offered, the overall list of options (arcade mode, Quest mode, versus mode, Dojo mode, VF.TV, aka replay viewer) feels kind of bare bones in the grand scheme of things. Fortunately, VF5 doesn't succeed by throwing tons of superfluous Tekken-esque modes on a disc. It succeeds based on the merits of its infinitely replayable, highly finessed fighting engine. While "noobs" might be content to knit the same canned combos over and over, veterans will relish the ability to improvise, discover, and master new moves, combos, and strategies, day after day after day.
PSX Extreme (Feb 26, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 does not disappoint. While it may not offer the amount of extras that Tekken does, it does offer the most well thought out fighting mechanics a fighting game could have, and that's more important than having a bunch of mini-games. Ultimately, you're paying for the experience of Virtua Fighter 5, not tacked-on extras, and in that regard VF5 delivers in every way. Virtua Fighter 5 doesn't have game endings, or copious amounts of characters to play with. What it does have is 18 well balanced fighters, that don't share the same move sets, that can all be customized and the Quest mode. Visually, there is no equal, and based on what we've seen of Tekken 6, it doesn't look like there will be an equal for some time. The soundtrack is terrific, even though the voiceovers aren't. Likewise, as good as Tekken: Dark Resurrection is, VF5 is still the better fighting game every which way.
UGO (UnderGroundOnline) (Feb 21, 2007)
Overall, Virtua Fighter 5 is a fantastic fighting game. It definitely sets the bar for technical fighters out there, and while newbies might feel a little overwhelmed, gamers in for the long haul are definitely going to get their money's worth. That being said, it does seem like Sega rested a bit on their laurels with this one. Apart from the graphical upgrade and two new characters, this feels almost identical to Virtua Fighter 4. So, if you picked up that game and were a little luke warm, you definitely should consider staying away.
Computer and Video Games (CVG) (Feb 13, 2007)
We could grumble about the lack of online play, but offline versus will suffice so long as our friends love the game as much as we do. We could complain that the SixAxis doesn't do Virtua Fighter 5 true justice, but then we bought Sega's awesome High Grade Virtua Sticks. And we could whine about the ten-second loading times that occur between fights, even though we've installed 2.35GB of Virtua Fighter 5 game data to our PS3's hard disk, but... oh, what's the point? As an intelligent and masterful 3D beat 'em up experience, this is as pure as it gets.
GamingTrend (Feb 23, 2007)
VF5 is the only new fighting game currently available for the PS3, and it certainly is one the premiere titles currently available for the PS3. If you are currently looking for a title to show what the PS3 is capable of, VF5 certainly fits the bill.
Gamesmania.de (Apr 04, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 ist eine absolut gelungene Fortsetzung der Serie und zählt zu den besten Genrevertretern aller Zeiten. Wer anspruchsvolle Prügelspiele mag und bereit ist, sich in die Tiefen dieses Titels einzuarbeiten, wird mit einem spielerischen und taktischen Tiefgang belohnt, der für das Genre fast schon untypisch ist. Einzelspieler trauern dem fehlenden Onlinemodus nach, der wohl erst mit der Xbox 360 Version eingeführt wird. Ob Arcade und Quest Modus ausreichen, die Motivation langfristig aufrecht zu erhalten, ist sicherlich fraglich. Wer jedoch gerne an einer Konsole gegen Freunde spielt, sollte sich diesen Titel unbedingt zulegen. Ring frei!
Gamereactor (Sweden) (Mar 15, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 kräver lite mer träning, tålamod och hängivenhet än exempelvis Tekken 5 eller Dead or Alive 4, men i gengäld erbjuder det en belönande och väldigt underhållande fightingupplevelse. Virtua Fighter 5 är det bästa premiärspelet till Playstation 3, helt klart.
TTGamer (Apr 25, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 is undoubtedly an excellent game within its own niche, but it's well worth recognising that this is a niche title, designed for those with the patience and time to learn minute little differences in fighting patterns. Some gamers will pick it up, enjoy the visuals but find that kind of play immensely frustrating, and there's nothing wrong with that whatsoever. Others will find its challenge deep and immersive, and they're the niche that Virtua Fighter 5 does such a good job of filling.
Gamernode (Feb 24, 2007)
If you're a fan of the genre, Virtua Fighter 5 is an incredible title. Is it worth buying a PS3 over? Only if you planned to import the arcade version. If you have a PS3 and are looking to fill an oddly empty genre, then by all means pick this title up. And if you've been waiting for something other than Resistance to be worthwhile, you can't do much better. While the barebones gameplay options and lack of flash may make VF5 seem like a stripped title, that couldn't be further from the truth. While we don't get beautiful cinematics, dozens of characters or a bunch of gimmicky modes to keep us busy, we do get the solidest fighter we've had in a very long time, and what may be the best single player mode in any fighter to date.
ZTGameDomain (Feb 27, 2007)
When all is said and done Virtua Fighter 5 is a bare bones package that will survive based on its merits as opposed to failing because of its shortcomings. The lack of any online component is a heartbreaker, but one that can be overlooked if you truly enjoy the deep combat to be found within. The Quest Mode will keep you enthralled for hours on end, but not being able to put your custom fighter up against your buddies via memory card will hurt this game's longevity. If you enjoy the series or fighting games in general it doesn't get much better than the VF series. While the PS3 has been a stale place for original content lately, this game finally brings something to the table to help you justify that $600 purchase.
GamesAreFun.com (GAF) (Apr 21, 2007)
While the lack of modes is a problem, again, it is a problem that the series has had since day one. The biggest gripe here is that VF5 features a Quest mode that is dumbed down from the one released four years ago. Also, having everything save to one save file so you can't transfer your customized character to a friend's house to play there is a little bothersome... but that was also a problem in VF4:Evo, so not much has changed there. Hopefully with the extra time that Sega has for the Xbox 360 version of the game, they'll add in what otherwise would make this game a 10. Virtua Fighter 5 is 3D fighting game perfection, but it offers only so much to keep the casual fan interested.
PAL Gaming Network (PALGN) (Mar 20, 2007)
Despite AI-related complaints and the lack of an online mode, it's with great ease that Virtua Fighter 5 can be declared the greatest 3D fighting game ever created. Its depth is unparalleled, and the diversity of its fighting styles overwhelming (in a good way). Graphically, it's stunning, while the vast amount of unlockables in Quest mode provide players with the motivation to invest hours and hours of play. But as good as the single-player game is, Virtua Fighter 5 shines brightest against human opposition, and it is here where the game really earns its stripes. If you're playing alone, then this isn't an essential purchase, but if you've got a friend to do battle with, then it's vital you pick up Virtua Fighter 5 with your shiny new PS3.
Video Games Daily (Apr 02, 2007)
If we reviewed the arcade game as an arcade game it would be ten, because it's the best fighting game ever made. It's had a decent stab at console specific features here on PS3 and does what it does admirably given the development timeframe, but leaves room for several improvements. But even if it had no console features at all and just an arcade and versus mode, I think it would still score close to a nine. Because it's still the best fighting game ever made, and we'll be playing it for years.
Gamers.at (Mar 23, 2007)
Beim aktuellsten Prügelspiel von SEGA handelt es sich um "Fighting at its best". Virtua Fighter 5 ist ein knallhartes Kampfspiel, welches auf realistische Animationen und authentisches Gameplay setzt und alle möglichen Kampfarten dieser Welt stilgerecht mit seinem umfangreichen Arsenal an Kämpfern gelungen umsetzt. Leider ist der Soundtrack nicht allzu gut gelungen und ein fehlender Onlinemodus trübt das ansonsten hervorragende Ergebnis, welches gleich zum Launch der PS3 erscheint. Dennoch handelt es sich bei diesem Launchtitel definitiv für einen Pflichtkauf, wenn man sehen möchte, wozu die PS3 grafisch fähig ist und nebenbei sich ernsthafte Kampfpartien liefern will.
GamePro (US) (Feb 20, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 4 was easily the best in the series, and also one of the best hardcore fighting games ever released. While it doesn't represent as huge a step up as say, VF4 did over VF3, it can still claim the crown as the best Virtua Fighter to date. It's a rousing success on all fronts.
Eurogamer.net (UK) (Mar 20, 2007)
To complain that Virtua Fighter 5 isn't accessible enough would be like complaining that a black and white film isn't colourful enough, or that a vegetable dish isn't meaty enough. VF5 sets out to create the world's best beat 'em up for beat 'em up aficionados, and it succeeds. It deserves all the plaudits it gets; we just think that you should consider carefully whether you count yourself as a beat 'em up aficionado before deciding to pick up a copy.
DarkZero (Apr 08, 2007)
There are only two games in this world that I have won (and lost) money on while playing. The first of those is the Pro Evo series and as you would most likely guess, the second is of course the Virtua Fighter series. Currently these are the only two games I trust to reward skill level and not constantly reward button bashing. Sure, every now and then people will win a game out of shear luck but pit two people against each other in a best of 7 series and the more skilled always comes out on top. As such when a new edition of either of these titles is released I am always iffy about giving it the same trust as I gave its predecessor. Thankfully, it seems my uncertainty was unwarranted this time as it seems the best just got better.
GameZone (Feb 19, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 is an amazingly fun, must-own sequel for every fan of the series. The single-player options are limited, but the two-player battles – the area where every great fighter shines – make owning a second SIXAXIS controller a must.
Jolt (UK) (May 02, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 is, quite simply, about the art of fighting. Not destructible environments, super power moves or jiggling breasts, but technique, speed and strategy. As such, this is a game you have to be willing to work at to enjoy, and certainly won't enjoy if you don't. Although the game makes very good use of the PS3's hardware to provide its super-slick gameplay, it's not in the slightest just about next-gen eye candy. Admittedly as a sequel, the next-gen appeal is an important factor, but if you're just looking for something new and exciting for your shiny PS3, be warned that VF5 hits heavier than you might expect.
PGNx Media (Mar 15, 2007)
Series veterans will be glad to know that Virtua Fighter 5 doesn't disappoint. It's still quite tough on beginners, though, if you're willing to give it a chance this is PS3's first (time limited) exclusive third-party killer app.
IGN (Feb 20, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 kicks a whole lot of MMA ass. It offers one of the most intuitive and robust fighting systems ever assembled and the customization options and quest mode are great fun. Granted, its AI isn't very good, it has a couple of interface issues and the lack of online is a major negative, but the mechanics here are so amazing, that it doesn't hurt the overall package as much as it would in other games. Grab a buddy (or five) and play it... a lot!
Power Unlimited (Oct 10, 2008)
Het gemis van een online mode is de game aan te rekenen maar verder kan VF 5 beschouwd worden als wellicht het beste deel uit de reeks. Dat wordt dus maar weer vaste game avonden met vrienden organiseren!
Cheat Code Central (Feb 20, 2007)
Without the need for showing blood or other harsh elements, the game still manages to provide great satisfaction and fans of the fighting genre shouldn't be disappointed. All of the aspects of the game seem to have been developed with care, including the most important: graphics, music, and gameplay. If you don't like the Tekken games, maybe Virtua Fighter is not for you, but you could at least give it a try and see what you think. I give it thumbs up!
GamingHeaven / DriverHeaven (Mar 26, 2007)
Games that are difficult to master usually turn away the majority of the potential customers. Hopefully this won't be the case with Virtua Fighter 5. In Europe the game might get overlooked because of the huge launch lineup, but hopefully at least in the states people will notice a good looking, excellent playing game in the midst of no other new games for the PS3. That is not to say that Europeans should ignore the title though! It might take a few days before you start appreciating the depth of the combat system, but believe me when I say that every moment spent in the game will be repaid tenfold at that point. So, if you want to kick some ass and look good while doing it, this is the game for you!
Gaming Target (Mar 02, 2007)
We're talking DOA4 speed, requiring fast minds and reflexes to dish out those huge combos. It's quite surprising just how well these characters perform in the game, all of which hold their own unique traits and abilities. No character is alike, and that's something amazing. Though the action is fast, the beautiful graphics engine holds up, whether you're battling in a caged arena on a busy street or going to war in the middle of nowhere. Taking the authenticity to another level, all characters speak their native dialects, which is pretty cool and a rare trait for the genre. Sadly the ones who don't speak English aren't subtitled so who knows what they're saying.
Playstation Illustrated (Mar 11, 2007)
As I said at the beginning of this review, VF5 is really for fans of the series who already have a handle on how the game behaves and are used to the controls. If you are new to the fighting genre, then I would start with another game, or rent this one before you decide to purchase.
4Players.de (Mar 14, 2007)
Obwohl ich dieses Spiel eindeutig einem Dead or Alive 4 oder Tekken 5 vorziehe: Für unsere höchste Auszeichnung hat es auf der PS3 nicht gereicht. Das hat aber weniger mit der Überlegenheit der Konkurrenz zu tun, sondern mehr mit der Stagnation innerhalb dieser faszinierenden Kampfsportreihe. Virtua Fighter 5 besticht auf der einen Seite mit all seinen alten Qualitäten: Das Kampfsystem ist enorm komplex und auf lange Sicht unheimlich interessant. Dieses Spiel braucht Zeit, verdammt viel Zeit, wenn man alle taktischen Kniffe und eleganten Kombos meistern will. Wer sich einmal in die Liste der Schläge, Tritte und Würfe wagt, wird sich in einem Wald aus offensiven und defensiven Stilen verirren. Langzeitmotivation? Ohne Ende. Auf der anderen Seite vermisst man angesichts der Power der PS3 den Feinschliff im Arena-, Sound- und Animationsbereich. Virtua Fighter 5 sieht richtig gut aus, aber es lässt technisch noch deutlich Luft nach oben.
Jeuxvideo.com (Mar 21, 2007)
Avec ce cinquième épisode, Virtua Fighter conserve la même approche visant à privilégier le réalisme et la technicité au détriment de l'accessibilité et de la démesure. Si les affrontements se veulent moins spectaculaires que ceux de la concurrence, ils ont le mérite de s'attacher au respect des styles de combat proposés. Ceux qui perçoivent le combat comme un art plutôt que comme un simple moyen de se défouler apprécieront tout particulièrement.
Gamezine (Feb 21, 2007)
Que dire d'autre ? Ce jeu est magnifique, mais ça, vous le savez déjà. La PlayStation 3 tient là son premier grand jeu, une réelle killer-app. Hélas pour Sony, Virtua Fighter 5 sortira prochainement sur Xbox 360. Qu'apportera cette version ? Sans doute le jeu en ligne, absent ici. Le reste ne devrait pas changer, à vous de choisir donc. Quoi qu'il en soit, c'est sur PS3 que le jeu est disponible pour l'instant, et il rassurera les plus sceptiques d'entre vous quant au potentiel de la machine.
IGN UK (Mar 21, 2007)
Everything Virtua Fighter gets right, it does so for the arcade crowd first - or, more specifically, loyal punters in Japan. With the home versions, SEGA proves time and again that it will not, perhaps cannot, entertain first-timers or reward its seasoned campaigners with thoughtful presentation. The absence of a portable save file, which made PS2 VF4 so compelling, hurts the most; the promise of real-world notoriety reduced to a one-player detail. SEGA deemed the UK arcade scene too puny for its VF5 coin-op, so this PS3 version will be snapped up by fans eager to play. But a game with such core qualities deserves more than just a fanatical following. Here's hoping the Xbox 360 version gives reason to play beyond our own bedrooms.
Deaf Gamers (Jun 04, 2007)
Fans of the Virtua Fighter series will undoubtedly be pleased with Virtua Fighter 5 and it has to be said that the combat system is excellent. The Quest mode will keep you busy for a fair few hours and the customisation options are a nice touch. However, when the single-player game begins to get a little tiresome and the wow factor of the graphics has subsided you'll be left wishing that an online mode had been included. In fact the absence of an online mode is probably the only disappointment that most will have with the game. In fairness though, the game could have done with more single-player modes too because what's here is practically the same as in Virtua Fighter 4. Minor disappointments aside though, Virtua Fighter 5 is still one of the best fighting games we've played over the last few years and if you're a fan of the genre and own a PlayStation 3 then you're going to regard this as a must own title (unless you're holding out for the 360 version of course).
Gaming Age (Feb 27, 2007)
So is worth Virtua Fighter 5 worth getting? Absolutely. Fighting enthusiasts will love the new characters and moves, along with the finely balanced Vs. play. Newbies to the series or genre, will appreciate the eye-pleasing high-def visuals at first and then most likely be sucked in by the deep gameplay and the enjoyable Quest Mode. Either way, it's an obvious purchase for the new PlayStation 3 owner.
VicioJuegos.com / uVeJuegos.com (Apr 04, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 es uno de los títulos más recomendables del catálogo de lanzamiento. Pese a que es bastante exigente para un alto porcentaje de jugadores, cualquier buen fan del género debe tener al título de Sega entre sus estanterías. Su puntuación sería bastante incrementada de haber incluído un modo online, imprescindible a estas alturas.
Worth Playing (Feb 21, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 is a deep, beautiful fighter, but the depth of gameplay is undercut by a shallow offering of modes and a complete lack of online support. The Virtua faithful will likely swoon over the expanded roster and move sets, but the casual crowd may be disappointed with what is largely an incremental upgrade rather than a full-blown evolution of the franchise. Still, due to its release window, Virtua Fighter 5 for the PlayStation 3 should sell by the truckload, at least until a few more exclusives hit the console. But if you can resist the urge, it may be worth holding out until the hopefully expanded Xbox 360 version hits stores in six months.
Game Freaks 365 (2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 should be your next PlayStation 3 game if you enjoy fighting games and can deal with its "more of the same, but improved" syndrome. Quest mode could easily have you hooked for thousands of matches and have you searching for band-aids for gamer's thumb. The lack of online play hurts its overall longevity, but perhaps this will be attended to with the Xbox 360 version's summer 2007 release.
GameSpot (Feb 20, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 is a great fighting game that's specifically geared toward players who have experience with the series. If you've been playing Virtua Fighter for any length of time, this game is worth adding to your library, especially if you have other like-minded players in your immediate vicinity. But if you're a fan of other fighting games and aren't already familiar with Virtua Fighter, it's likely that you're just going to keep on wondering what all the fuss is about.
Computer Bild Spiele (Apr 04, 2007)
Die muskelbepackten Kämpfer und Amazonen liefern wirklich eine atemberaubende Vorstellung ab. In die komplexe Steuerung müssen sich selbst Fortgeschrittene erst hineinarbeiten, doch dafür werden die Kampfturniere auch nicht so schnell langweilig. Ein "guter" Mix aus Show und Kampfsport.
Games TM (Jan, 2007)
Online mode or not, Virtua Fighter is still the pinnacle of 3D videogame fighting. The engine is flawless, demonstrating the difference each combat style can have on a bout, and allowing for a level of mastery absent in its competition. It looks and sounds magnificent, and controls immaculately. But ultimately it's the intangibles that keep us returning to Virtua Fighter 5's arena. The esoteric draw of belonging to a cub of skilled, dedicated warriors. The satisfaction of mastering one's own discipline. The art of virtual fighting has never been better.
Games TM (Feb, 2007)
The greatest fighting games act as a microcosm for the speed of human thought, tenacity and, as the Americans put it, 'clutch', and Virtua Fighter 5 is the perfect example of this in action. Those with talent will always beat those without, and those with a winning mentality will conquer the weak willed. It's why multiplayer Virtua Fighter is still one of gaming's most compelling experiences, and it's also why the lack of any online mode is a crushing blow.
UOL Jogos (Mar 09, 2007)
Analisando apenas pelo sistema de combate, o quesito mais importante para qualquer jogo de luta, "Virtua Fighter" é uma das melhores séries que existe e o quinto game não foge à regra. Mas falta conteúdo, como modos de jogo e vídeos, para valorizar o produto. Além disso, problemas de interface irritam o jogador com muitas caixas de diálogo e se lamenta que não haja uma internet avançada o suficiente para permitir um multiplayer online. Faltou para se tornar imperdível, mas é altamente recomendado.
Eurogamer.de (Mar 09, 2007)
Sicher, Virtua Fighter 5 ist dafür gemacht, um von mehreren Spielern an einem Bildschirm gespielt zu werden. Doch hier unterscheiden sich Spielhalle und Konsole: Nicht immer ist ein Mitspieler greifbar. Es wäre mehr drin gewesen, hätte man diesen Aspekt nicht so stiefmütterlich behandelt. Denn Spielmechanik und die Präsentation sind grandios.
Jive Magazine (Feb 21, 2007)
I really appreciate what they've achieved with the graphics and movements here. I give them kudos for that programming. Now it's time for them to take that work to the next level, and to bring it online, and to add in more complex gameplay and arenas.
videogamer.com (Mar 30, 2007)
Enthusiasts wouldn't want it any other way, of course. They don't want beat-'em-up n00bs sullying the beauty of VF5 and desecrating its arenas with button-bashing. They also don't want a revolution, so a simple graphics overhaul and a couple of new characters to experiment with will be a relief more than anything. It's just a massive disappointment that this PS3 port is so bare bones.
USA Today (Feb 19, 2007)
Is Virtua Fighter 5 strong enough to plunk down hundreds of dollars on PlayStation 3? Not really. However, a flashy addition to an already rich franchise proves the PS3 has a lot of fight left.
GameDaily (Feb 20, 2007)
Even without PlayStation Network support, Virtua Fighter 5 deserves a place in every fighting fan's library. Not only does it provide hours of fun, but also the presentation finally gives PS3 owners something to "ooh" and "ahh" about. It'll keep them busy...until Virtua Fighter 5: Evolution arrives.
Yahoo! Games (Feb 23, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 fits the mold of a great fighting game to a tee, and you won't find the age-old single combat theme done better in all of gaming. If you're a fan of the genre, this title is going to bring a smile to your face for months at a time. It's just a shame that Sega chose to conform to the fighting game mold rather than breaking it with something totally extraordinary, because that's what it's going to take if we're ever going to see this genre back at the top of the video-game food chain.
EmpireOnline.com (Mar 30, 2007)
Graphics aside, VF5 is merely an incremental evolution of the series, introducing a few new moves that make for faster-paced, newbie-friendly fisticuffs. But as a solid scrapper dripping with eye candy, Sega's PS3 debut is essential.
AceGamez (Apr 16, 2007)
If you are a longstanding fan of Virtua Fighter then you've probably already picked up Virtua Fighter 5, with this review doing little more than confirming what you already know - that Virtua Fighter 5 is exceptional. It's just a shame that with a few extra modes (Sega, please get an online mode running for the 360 version!) this could have been a masterpiece of pure gaming gold. Sadly, due to the lack of replay value on the multiplayer front, it will simply remain an exceptional fighter that cannot be bested when fighting against friends who are familiar with the game. If you are a newcomer then just know that effort must be made to get the most out of this game. Put in that effort however and it won't be long before you realise just how great it is. Please, come one, come all, to experience the incomparable world of Virtua Fighter 5.
Gamestyle (May 08, 2007)
As a fighting experience Virtua Fighter 5 is unsurpassed, where the series goes from this point is open to debate. It is crying out for some form of online functionality or a decently implemented career mode. However while that fighting system is still in place it will remain a worthwhile, challenging and prolonged experience.
Atomic Gamer (Feb 28, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5's greatest strength is the depth of its incredible fighting. Unfortunately, the lack of online features and not-that-impressive graphics make this one only really worth it if you've already got a PS3 and love fighting games. If you're looking for months worth of fun out of this one, better find a friend who you can play against pretty often, too. I expected more out of Sega's first HD fighting game, but they at least got the fighting just right - but it's going to be up to you to make the game really worth your hard-earned money.
FZ (Apr 07, 2007)
Det finns konkurrerande titlar som erbjuder fler karaktärer, bättre enspelarkampanj och möjligheter att möta spelare online, men när det kommer till den grundläggande spelmekaniken och balanseringen går de bet. Virtua Fighter 5 är därför ett av de där spelen som på pappret har en hel del brister men som när det väl kommer till kritan är så pass underhållande att det är svårt att stå emot. Full pott är det dock inte i närheten av, det finns helt enkelt för mycket som saknas, men tills dess att det kommer till Xbox 360 har Playstation 3 marknadens djupaste och bästa fightingspel.
Game Shark (Feb 27, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 feels like it caters to its rabid fan base more than it courts newcomers. A gorgeous graphical update and two new characters are more than enough to satiate the appetites of ardent followers; however, there really isn't much here that significantly sets this fifth installment apart from previous efforts. This, along with the glaring lack of online features, makes Virtua Fighter 5 limited in its appeal. Even if it doesn't shake the series up, it would be hard to deny the allure of spectacular visuals and finely-crafted fighting in Virtua Fighter 5.
Gamereactor (Sweden) (Mar 15, 2007)
Grafiken är bra, om inte häpnadsväckande, och de nya karaktärerna regerar stenhårt. Jag gillar även presentationen som känns klassisk och väldigt arkaddoftande och musiken. Jag gillar också variationen och hur krävande Virtua Fighter-spelen alltid är. I övrigt är dock Virtua Fighter 5 inte riktigt det spel jag hade förväntat mig. Ett välgjort slagsmål, men inget som jag kommer att spela regelbundet... Jag är, trots allt, mer en Tekken-kille.
Maxim Magazine (Feb 20, 2007)
If we have to listen to douche bag Brad Burns say, "It's the Brad show!" or "Might makes right!" one more time, we're going to find a kitten and bite its head off. You know, just to make a statement.
Game Revolution (Mar 20, 2007)
Virtua Fighter 5 could win an award for pacifism, because it overwhelmingly asks the question: "Why fight?" It can't be for the rewards, which are boring. It can't be for the story, which is non-existent. And it really can't be for pride, since without any online multiplayer, you are confined to fighting only people who probably have never played before and who might not enjoy coming over to your apartment solely to get their ass kicked. I, for one, don't want to fight anymore.
The Video Game Critic (Apr 01, 2007)
There's still some competitive fun to be had, but after ruling the previous generation, I was expecting Virtua Fighter 5 to set a new standard, not play second fiddle to Dead or Alive.


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To many people's surprise, Giannis Antetokounmpo gave it a go in Game 1 of the NBA Finals while dealing with a hyperextended left knee, but the two-time MVP didn't disappoint, as he put up 20 points, 17 rebounds and four assists. Despite his efforts, the Phoenix Suns still defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 118-105.
Despite dealing with the injury, Antetokounmpo still looked like his old athletic self, throwing down some powerful dunks and making some key defensive plays. Let's take a closer look at the Bucks vs Suns Game 2 pick, shall we!?
Game 1 | A Closer Look
Game 1 was fairly close for the first 24 minutes of the game, but the Suns pulled away in the third quarter led by Chris Paul's 16 points.
The Bucks got great contributions from several of their guys offensively, but they were absolutely torched on the defensive side, especially in the mid-range game.
Chris Paul and Devin Booker took full advantage of Brook Lopez's lack of quickness, as both guys were able to get the big fella off balance with their dribble and take advantage of the space given to them.
Because Lopez was busy guarding out by the perimeter and the Suns' ball movement heavy offense causing several switches that turned into favorable matchups, Deandre Ayton was also able to wreak havoc inside, finishing with 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line to go along with 19 points.
Bucks vs Suns Game 2 Pick
In Game 2, the Bucks are going to need to keep Lopez guarding near the rim as a rim protector to limit the damage Ayton can inflict down there.
They're also going to need to come up with a better defensive game plan on Paul and Booker, as both guys took full advantage of every defender thrown their way not named Jrue Holiday. Holiday limited Booker to 0-of-6 shooting in the nearly seven minutes he spent guarding him, and also allowed Paul to get up just two shots on him when guarding him for four minutes, as both ended up being makes from three-point land.
PJ Tucker and Khris Middleton are both very capable defenders out on the perimeter and on post-ups, so it'll be up to the Bucks to strategize their defensive game plan to stick those two defenders onto the Suns' star backcourt.
Milwaukee will also need Holiday to shoot better in this one, as he put up just 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting, He did contribute nine assists and seven rebounds, but given Antetokounmpo's potential limitations offensively, Holiday needs to be better at creating better shots for himself.
The Suns clearly benefited from playing in frontof their loud, passionate fans in the first game of the series, but now that the Bucks have a good feel for what the environment is like out there, we can expect them to make the proper adjustments heading into Game 2. They will have to earn this win though and learn from their defensive mistakes if they hope to even up the series, however.
All eyes will be on Antetokounmpo, as Bucks fans hope he can continue to look good out there despite the injury.
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This study aims to investigate the level of student teachers' prior experience on science learning (PES) and self-efficacy belief on inquiry-based learning (SEI), as well as to examine the relationship between these two variables. The study involved 72 fourth year students majoring in science teaching. Data were collected via questionnaire which was validated by three experts. The reliability of the questionnaire on the PES part and the SEI part were .90 and .89 respectively. Findings indicate that majority of the student teachers had a moderate level both PES and SEI part. However, most of the student teachers had a high expectation on their teaching outcomes. It signifies that the future teachers anticipated their teaching could result in high level of students' learning achievement and they are likely to teach science through inquiry learning. Additionally, this study reveals a positive relationship between PES and SEI (r = .27, p < .05).
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A Major General has became the highest ranking Army officer to be convicted at a court martial for more than 200 years after conning the army out of £50,000 in private school fees.
Maj Gen Nick Welch, OBE, is the most senior officer to be court martialled since 1815, when a Lieutenant General was convicted during the Napoleonic wars.
Father-of-three Welch abused Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) to send two of his children to private schools in Dorset.
Under CEA rules the couple had to live mostly at their MoD home in London in order to be able to claim the money.
Maj Gen Welch, who was Assistant Chief of the General Staff based at the Ministry of Defence's headquarters in London had claimed he couldn't afford the school fees, even on £120,000 a year.
Meanwhile his wife claimed the neighbour who reported them must have done so as he was "daunted" by her husband's rank.
Yesterday at Bulford Military Court, Wilts, following five hours of deliberations, Maj Gen Welch gave no reaction and stood stony faced as a panel found him guilty of fraud.
The four week trial found he lied, claiming they were living in military quarters in London when they in fact spent most of their time at their £800,000 Dorset home, breaching allowance rules.
His trial heard the 57 year old "deliberately manipulated the numbers" to mislead military police about how much time wife Charlotte Welch spent in London.
Allowance rules meant Mrs Welch, 54, could only spend 90 days away from the London address in a year.
They used the money to send their children to the £37,000-a-year Clayesmore School and £22,500-a-year Hanford School, both in Dorset.
The court heard that Maj Gen Welch was reported by Colonel Jeremy Lamb because he and other 'irate' neighbours never saw him at their London home.
'Frustrated' Col Lamb said he never saw the senior officer or his wife at the London property in the 15 month period they were supposed to be living there.
The court heard that, after the complaint, Mrs Welch rushed to London.
She told her husband she would be "out and about and very sociable all week."
Mrs Welch blamed the spouse of a lower ranked officer for blowing the whistle, messaging a friend saying: "Perhaps they are daunted by Nick's rank, all of their husbands are two or three ranks below."
During the trial, Maj Gen Welch denied he had asked his wife to "make an impression" on neighbours, claiming they believed they were within the 90 day rule.
He told the court : "We didn't believe that we were outside the [allowance] rules.
"At the time we didn't know that spending more time away from the [London home] put us outside the rules, that was our genuine belief."
Prosecutor Sarah Clarke QC said Welch's figures for how much time they spent in London were 'significantly lower' than the true number.
She told Maj Gen Welch: "You deliberately manipulated the numbers to reduce them as much as you thought you could get away with.
"You and your wife were trying to do all you could to knock these numbers down."
Maj Gen Welch had denied one count of fraud. He will be sentenced at a later date.


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i know how to do this: rub the sleep from my eyes, chug a cup of coffee and scroll through my phone all morning, hoping for escape. but it never goes away, and my mind just keeps spinning, and spinning…
but it's all right because i've done this a million times; before reshaped the story, like it's wet clay in my palms. and if i ever make it big, you'll find this someday, won't you? and you'll rip it to shreds, unless you don't, because i'm better.
because shame slips easy down my throat, like orange juice; hates me so much more than you do, as i wrap myself up in barbed wire fence and lock myself in the confines of my room.
but i don't know what i'm talking about. i don't have a clue. so maybe it's fine. maybe i could settle for this, maybe… maybe the sounds of suburbia could lull me off to dreamland, and i'd be good. i'd be fine.


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Politician slams Bottas for 'moral posing'
(GMM) A Finnish member of parliament has accused Valtteri Bottas of "moral posing".
This week on Twitter, Bottas – whose girlfriend is a professional cyclist – hit out at the discrepancies in pay between male and female athletes.
"It's not about the money, but about the equality. Don't men and women work equally hard to try and win?" said the Mercedes driver, referring to the Ronde van Vlaanderen bike race.
Jani Makela, a Finnish member of parliament, immediately hit back at Bottas, advising him to "Keep kneeling. Maybe you'll start to realize".
The Finnish newspaper Iltalehti got in touch with Makela to better understand his comment.
Makela explained that it is "the basic point of a market economy" that events attracting bigger audiences, sponsorship and media coverage make more money.
"That's why I wonder how a person who earns millions in such an industry would not understand this," he added.
"I think it was more about moral posing."
As for his comment about Bottas' 'kneeling', Makela admitted that he was referring to the way the 31-year-old kneels before races in support of the controversial political movement Black Lives Matter.
"I personally do not think we should start mixing up sports and politics and American matters in this way, which are not related to Finland or Formula 1 in any way," he said.
"The kneeling is fairly tasteless," Makela added. "I'm glad that Kimi Raikkonen does not also do it."
However, he admits that Bottas might only be kneeling because of Mercedes' internal policies. Indeed, the team switched to a black livery for 2020 and its Twitter account has the description: "Racing for diversity and inclusion".
"When you think about how strongly Mercedes has got involved in BLM, it starts to feel like he (Bottas) was pressured into it," Makela said. "He could have left millions unearned if he had not knelt."


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KONE to strengthen its position in China by increasing its ownership in Giant KONE to 80%
KONE Corporation (KONE) has agreed to acquire a further 40% stake in its Chinese joint venture Giant KONE Elevators Co., Ltd. (Giant KONE) from Zhejiang Giant Holdings Co., Ltd. (Giant Holdings). Following this transaction KONE will increase its shareholding in Giant KONE from 40% to 80%. Through this acquisition KONE further strengthens its position and becomes one of the three leading elevator and escalator companies in the Chinese market. The completion of the transaction is subject to approval by relevant Chinese authorities.
The purchase price for the 40% stake is RMB 950 million (approximately EUR 99 million) and will be paid in full on the completion of the transaction. The transaction is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2011.
Following this transaction, KONE becomes the majority shareholder of Giant KONE. Giant Holdings continues as a shareholder of Giant KONE with a 20% stake. The agreement includes an option for KONE to buy and a respective option for Giant Holdings to sell the remaining 20% stake in Giant KONE to KONE. Giant KONE will continue doing business as a separate entity utilizing the Giant KONE brand.
China is the largest single market for new elevators and escalators in the world. In 2010, more than a half of the worlds new elevators and escalators were sold in China. Giant KONE has grown rapidly to become one of the largest national elevator and escalator companies present in both the new equipment and service market in China. Giant KONE employs approximately 1,800 people in over 40 locations around the country and is headquartered in Nanxun, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Nanxun is located approximately 120 km from Shanghai.
Giant KONEs orders received in 2010 amounted to approximately RMB 2,100 million (EUR 215 million). Its sales in 2010 amounted to approximately RMB 1,600 million (EUR 170 million). Giant KONEs profitability has developed very favorably and its IFRS adjusted non-audited EBIT margin in 2010 was approximately 14% of sales. After IFRS 3 adjustments, such as intangible asset amortizations relating to the initial consolidation of the acquisition, the impact of the transaction on KONEs operating income is expected to be neutral in 2011 and not material in 2012. In accordance with IFRS 3 requirements, KONE will book a one-off gain of approximately EUR 60 million related to the revaluation of the 40% stake held by KONE prior to the transaction. This revaluation will be recorded under the share of associated companies net income upon the closing of the transaction.
KONEs President and CEO, Matti Alahuhta: The cooperation between Giant Holdings and KONE has been excellent throughout the existence of our joint venture Giant KONE since early 2005. Giant KONE has been one of the fastest growing elevator and escalator companies in China during the past years, which has made both parties to the joint venture proud of what we have achieved together. China is a very significant market and this important transaction, following which KONE becomes the majority shareholder of Giant KONE, further strengthens KONEs position as one of the leading companies in its industry in China. The Chinese elevator and escalator market is growing the fastest in the medium-sized cities in the central and western parts of the country. This acquisition will further expand our product portfolio and geographical reach in these areas.
Giant Holdings Chairman Qian Jiang: Since its creation in 2005, Giant KONE has grown to be one of the leading Chinese elevator and escalator companies. We are proud of our achievements and of being able to contribute to the strengthening of KONEs position and business in China. We look forward to continuing to further develop Giant KONE together with KONE in the rapidly growing Chinese market.
About KONE
KONE is one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry. The company has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and automatic building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and maintenance. The companys objective is to offer the best people flow experience by developing and delivering solutions that enable people to move smoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in buildings in an increasingly urbanizing environment. In 2010, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 5 billion and approximately 33,800 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland.
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