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Third Division (第三部隊, Daisan Butai)
|Volume #55, Naruto Chapter #515
|Naruto Shippūden Episode #256
|Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
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The Third Division (第三部隊, Daisan Butai, Viz: Third Company), also known as the Short and Mid-Range Battle Division (戦闘近中距離部隊, Sentō Kinchūkyori Butai), is a battalion in the Allied Shinobi Forces led by Kakashi Hatake of Konohagakure, formed for the Fourth Shinobi World War.
The Third Division is composed of several thousands of shinobi and samurai alike who mainly focus on short-to-mid-range combat. According to Shikamaru Nara in the anime, the division is tasked to support both short-ranged and mid-ranged battles, so the shinobi in it must possess a notable amount of physical strength.[1]
Upon its formation, the division advances ahead of the rest of the Allied Forces. When they are just beyond the Land of Frost's border they spot a red flare belonging to part of the Surprise Attack Division, indicating that they require immediate assistance.[2] The Third Division heads in their direction and arrives in time to save them from a reincarnated Haku, Zabuza Momochi, Gari and Pakura. Zabuza and Haku, having known Kakashi during their lifetime, catch up with him and ask about his team. Their summoner, fearing their connections to Kakashi may cause him to lose control of them, immediately suppresses their personalities. Not wanting to fight Kakashi but unable to stop themselves, Zabuza and Haku spend their last moments of autonomy asking that he stop them.[3]
Zabuza then envelops the area in a thick mist to reduce visibility, prompting each of the battle squadrons to adopt Manji Formations to better protect their now essential sensors. No longer bound by emotions, Haku, Pakura, and Gari use their respective kekkei genkai to decimate the Third Division, even with their defensive measures. The many deaths causes morale to drop amongst the less-experienced shinobi, but Might Guy reminds them of their duties. Kakashi eventually picks up on the enemy's tactics and prepares to start a counter-offensive. Before he can do so, however, the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are summoned to tip the scales against the Allies.[4]
Recognising the danger they are now in, Kakashi quickly organises a team to try and turn things around. While he does so, the rest of the Third Division bombards the Seven Swordsmen with a variety of weapons and attacks. The Swordsmen, because of their reincarnation, instantly recover from any damage. Mangetsu Hōzuki then summons five of the Seven Swordsmen's blades, which they use to silently pick-off the Allies. With casualties mounting rapidly, Kakashi devises a strategy to eliminate Zabuza and the mist he is producing: with the help of Santa Yamanaka he will locate Zabuza and have Ensui Nara restrain him. Once this is done, Maki will capture Zabuza, thereby ending the mist.
As part of the plan, Kakashi sneaks up on Zabuza and tries to hit him with the Lightning Cutter. Haku blocks the attack and Zabuza cuts through Haku to try and kill Kakashi.[5] Kakashi is able to avoid a fatal injury. Knowing that Zabuza would not have done that to Haku when he was alive, Kakashi finds new resolve to stop Zabuza from committing any additional acts he would never have condoned. He sinks another Lightning Cutter into Zabuza, distracting him long enough to be caught by Ensui. Maki then binds Zabuza and Haku and places seals on the two to prevent their summoner from recalling them. With the mist now gone, an angry Kakashi picks up Zabuza's sword and requests Sai's help: to provide backup with his sealing techniques while Kakashi - the man that copied a thousand techniques - goes on a rampage.[6]
As night falls, the remaining swordsmen seemingly retreat. The Third Division hides within the forest to rest and recuperate. The next day, they continued their fight swordsmen, Gari, and Pakura. By morning, Kakashi now wielding the Kubikiribōchō charged with lightning-natured chakra, slashed through Fuguki Suikazan and Sai sealed him in a drawing, leaving only three enemies remaining. Just then another set of White Zetsu show up as reinforcements and one of Naruto's clones arrive to lend his support.
From later reports at headquarters, the Third Division was able to successfully annihilate their opponents with only one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist remaining, and were instructed to assist Naruto and Killer B once they were finished. Eventually, the division meets up with the rest of the Allied Shinobi Forces to fight against the Ten-Tails under the command of Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha.


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Oh, yeah – pvp
Yep, I definitely spent too much time on PVE. And the first couple of zones being protected didn't help much, not even seeing the occasional raid on the crossroads (or even bloodhoof). No, I had to remind myself the hard way.
Everybody's second zone has a quest or two to kick you into the next higher zone — or zones. Usually requires running something to a point or two within the zone, which will just happen to put you close to the flight path for that zone. No big deal. On PVE servers, I used to take this around level 16 or so just to stretch the legs – that was high enough to not pull all the mobs from waaay off the road, and a little basic watching would allow me to stop to let those mobs on or near the road move away. No big deal – on PVE.
Dalvengyr is PVP. sigh.
I took the quest to run orders into Ashenvale – one to the Splintertree outpost, one to the riding patroller who goes to the Azshara border, and one to the small outpost on the Zoram coast.
The trip to Splintertree was… just like PVE. Not a single alliance player seen. (Not surprising. The distance is so huge that nobody travels that leg regularly on the alliance side – one long run to the camp in the northeast and nevermore.) Same deal for the run to find the outrider – though I recall players even on PVE killing that npc 'just for fun'.
Then it's across Ashenvale to the far coast. I'd already realized I had to get off the road at some point – the Alliance town is unfriendly to my sort. So I was off. Bored. Not checking a single thing. Yep, a 17 Tauren in a blind run.
My first encounter was with an over-40 mage. (Mounted, that's how I know). That death was surprisingly slow. Truth to tell I think I surprised the mage, but once that was done a couple of quick spells finished the tale. An annoyance, and one of the reasons I left PVP way back when, was the post-battle act. I know folk get a charge out of /spit and other insults. It still annoys me. I've written down the player's name, and rather hope the time comes when we're of equal level.
The second encounter was with a group. Sure, they were 23-27 – not that much better – but… I at least got off a totem and a shock. sigh. Thankfully, they didn't hang about to brag of their kill.
Third encounter was a pair of skulls. I'd guess in their 30s – who runs when they can ride, after all. Again, a swift kill.
Fourth death was from a mob. I tried to hide off the road, and found a couple of big spiders.
Fifth, and last, death was from a hunter. Level 23. Funny thing – I really thought he was going to bypass me – a live-and-let live player. See, I circled, and so did he, and as I kept an eye on him he kept going. I only watched for a bit – to see if he'd keep going. He must have turned around JUST as I quit looking, because it was only a short time after that the stupid pet hits me. Wolf, no big deal, but suddenly I'm behind the battle curve. I tried to shake the wolf with a slowing totem – needed the room to get myself out of the mess I was in, but it resisted, and a couple more shots from the hunter finished the tale. And… another bit of assholery. Add a second player to my list, only this one is within range.
With that in mind, I spent a few hours dueling, and pondering some basic rules for PVP servers as a usually solo player. (My druid will almost always be with my daughter's priest.)
Rule 1: Always pay attention. I need to play with some camera macros. I know of one that works nicely – keybind the 'reverse camera angle' to a button. But I need to get the camera and direction of movement disconnected but able to rejoin at a button or two. Know it's there, just a bit of research.
Rule 2: DO NOT go into the next level till AT LEAST the minimum for that level. I won't be back to Ashenvale till I'm at least 20, preferably 22. Yes, it means really boring quests and grinding. And it won't help against the group and the skulls. But there's a difference between being totally at the normal traveller's mercy and being only at the mercy of those 'just passing through.'
Rule 3: Practice more. Hit some BGs, never mind the twinks, just for the practice of multiples. And some more duels as well. No more easy meat, forgetting which button (great for mobs) isn't so good for the player.
Oh, well, I'm still having fun. You do the same, ok?


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Industry blogger and advisor Michael Kitces and planner Alan Moore launched Friday their XY Planning Network, a platform dedicated to helping young planners build a fee-only business targeting Gen X and Gen Y clients.
Members of the XY Planning Network, which Kitces told ThinkAdvisor now includes 20 founding members, will offer fee-only financial planning services on an "affordable" monthly retainer, and may choose to offer investment management services but without what Moore and Kitces call "cumbersome asset minimums."
Members "must offer monthly retainers and be willing to work with clients virtually," Kitces said.
The network is in "soft launch" for founding member sign-ups starting Friday and going through the end of May, Kitces told ThinkAdvisor in an email message.
On June 1, the founding members will begin to receive full access and benefits to the services XY Planning is providing, particularly regarding some of the technology tools, he said. "Between now and then we'll be going through the onboarding process for founding members, and preparing for a launch of the consumer side of the platform that will include an Advisor Search tool for consumers to find an XY Planning Network member to work with."
Co-founder Moore added in a release announcing the launch that when he started his financial planning firm, Serenity Financial Consulting, in 2012, "there were simply no resources that I could find to help me start and run my practice."
The XY Planning network, Moore said, "will serve as that resource for younger advisors starting today, providing everything a new firm needs to start, run and grow the business" by providing members with access to a turnkey solution, including compliance and marketing support, discounted access to key technology packages, and relevant education to advisors and their ideal clients.
Moore added that supporting the younger generation is "critical, as millennials represent the largest generation in history — less than 3% of CFP professionals are under the age of 30, and only 21% are under the age of 40."
The XY Planning Network "is the first organization to connect consumers with a fee-only advisor providing comprehensive financial planning that has an accessible and affordable fee model."
Indeed, Kitces told ThinkAdvisor that most in the Gen X and Gen Y generation "certainly aren't going to meet someone's asset management minimums; they live on cash flow and live from month to month, so we're trying to meet people where they are."
Kitces added that he's "always found that most financial advisors work with clients within 10 years of their own age" who are within their "interest group."
Kitces added that while "much has been done with the hourly financial planning model to bring advice to the masses, it is still fundamentally a transactional model, where advice is purchased one hour at a time." The monthly model, he continued, "can open the door for a viable business providing a continuous, ongoing financial planning relationship, in a manner similar to the AUM model but without the asset minimums that are simply inaccessible to the majority of Gen X and Y consumers."
The XY Planning Network has partnered with "best-in-class coaches," such as niche marketing expert Kristin Harad and compliance expert Jim Cullen of Financial Planners Assistance, according to the release.
Members who have the CFP certification and sign a "fiduciary oath" that they will always serve in the best interest of their clients will also have access to XY Planning Network's exclusive "Find an Advisor" search profile, which helps connect Gen X and Y consumers with advisors that specialize in their unique situation.
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With what seems like forever, we have witnessed the ongoing and perpetual consolidation of the CAD industry as companies continue to get swallowed up by others. Some of the acquisitions have been successful and some, well, not so much. We've witnessed CAD companies acquiring CAD companies, simulation companies acquiring CAD companies, and other types of technical software and service companies acquiring CAD companies. With all the attention seemingly focused on the CAD side, it's sometimes easy to forget that there also has been a significant consolidation through acquisition on the CAM side, as well the past several years. Let's take a quick look at a few of these acquisitions as the CAM circle continues to get smaller.
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Dollywood's Splash Country
A relaxing refuge during the hot Tennessee summers, Dollywood's Splash Country Water Park has provided families with a fun place to cool down for more than 15 years. Featuring 35 acres of thrilling attractions, dining options, canopies and retreats, and beautiful scenery, our award-winning water park has something for everyone.
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After three trips to Asia as secretary of State, I am more convinced than ever that, as a Pacific power, the United States must continue to forge a Pacific future. But building that future means confronting challenges that require cooperation with our allies and perseverance with our adversaries.
Some of those challenges are related directly to our national security. We must work with Japan, South Korea and others to address the threat posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea and the growing dangers of cyber espionage. We must cooperate with countries across the Asia-Pacific region to peacefully resolve rising territorial differences in the South China Sea. And we need to develop trade relationships that open these robust economies to more American goods and services.
At a time when some Americans would like to pull back from engagement abroad, it's never been more important to work together globally to meet an array of challenges.
Unfortunately, I left for Asia earlier this month under the shadow of the government shutdown here at home. The transient difficulties in Washington, and the fact that those polarizing politics kept President Obama at home, did not diminish the recognition among the leaders with whom I spoke that the United States has a vital role to play in supporting peace and prosperity across the region.
Indeed, over the course of two weeks and four countries, I saw firsthand the depth of U.S. engagement, starting with enhancing the security architecture that we established decades ago and concluding with progress on an economic partnership that will yield lasting benefits for American workers in the decades to come.
Still, there are obstacles. One of them is finding the diplomatic means to persuade North Korea to live up to international norms. As part of solving that vexing riddle, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and I signed a historic agreement with our counterparts in Japan on Oct. 3 that strengthens our deep alliance. It commits the two countries to working together to confront the threat posed by North Korea, as well as emerging dangers such as maritime security and cyber espionage.
Another challenge is keeping the region's sea lanes secure for freedom of commerce and navigation. A few days after signing the security pact with Japan, the United States joined more than a dozen allies at the Assn. of Southeast Asian Nations in Brunei to present a united front in developing a clear code of conduct to prevent miscommunication and miscalculation at a time of rising tensions in the South China Sea and other vital waterways.
Stability and prosperity require more than security. A shared commitment to economic growth and innovation is part of why the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is a cornerstone of the president's economic policy in Asia. This partnership will drive growth and create jobs across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States.
In Bali, Indonesia, we made real progress on reaching agreement among a dozen countries representing 40% of the world's economy. Over several days of high-level talks, we narrowed differences and reaffirmed the objective of concluding negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership by the end of the year.
There are still issues to be resolved, but moving forward is essential. This free-trade agreement will support American jobs and investments by expanding access to markets for goods and services in a region of robust economic growth, setting high labor and environmental standards and protecting intellectual property rights.
The region is poised for economic growth, but that growth must be smart and sustainable. As the planet's biggest consumers of energy and emitters of greenhouse gases, the nations of the region — including our own — have an enormous responsibility to lead a transformation that puts us on a path toward sustainability.
There are positive signs in that regard. At a port in Indonesia, I met fishermen who are working with researchers in the United States to build sustainable fisheries. Putting climate and clean energy issues at the top of our agenda has led to real breakthroughs. Singapore is the latest nation to join the U.S.-Asia Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership, where we are helping to bring clean energy to many of the 387 million people in Asia without power.
We are also opening a regional center for Asia-Pacific Clean Energy in Bangkok, Thailand, to create opportunities for American companies and to facilitate investment in this vital sector.
Sensitive regional issues remain, including the substantial challenges that some of the countries face in protecting human rights. But working through our differences openly and candidly, and signaling our continuing commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, brings our goals within reach.
The rebalancing of our foreign policy priorities in Asia is neither a work completed nor an effort interrupted. It is a daily march of progress to be measured in miles and years, not yards and days. But the march is underway, and America and Asia are stronger because of it.
John F. Kerry is the U.S. secretary of State.


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marketingsolutions necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 48 diseños de 25 diseñadores freelance.
Need a mock up for the home page / consistent navigation for a Japanese Restaurant. The name of the Restaurant is "Wild Ginger". The logo was also designed courtesy of the wonderful designers here at 99designs and we hope to continue that trend with this contest.
Wild Ginger
Client is looking for a contemporary design that matches the feel of their new Japanese / Sushi / American fusion restaurant. The feel should be upscale / trendy with a Japanese touch.
Logo options here:
The web design should be for the home page and should use the logos that are attached. Take a look at the companies other web sites: sushiova.com and osakasushiva.com for inspiration if needed. The client has also indicated that he likeshttp://www.wildginger.net/ design.
Pictures requested of Restaurant / Food:
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PSD of home page
A design that can be incorporated into a wordpress layout using consistent look and feel.
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Here is the example layout I made based off of the sketch:
I used the February add-on "Grandma's Attic" on this layout, which is still available, here, along with a few goodies from my stash.
Make sure you head over to Sketch Inspiration, and check out all the details, and play along for your chance at a gift certificate to The Paper Bakery shop!
Have a great day, and create something you love!


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Radiant is a delicate glowing pink sunset than can be seen reflecting in the lake.
This is an abstract sunset photograph with pastel hues of silver, pink, violet, and blue.
This image is available in two printing options, both open edition:
Smaller sizes are on printed on Epson Professional Velvet Fine Art paper. This enhances the impressionist, watercolor-y feel of the photograph. I personally print these images in my studio and are hand-signed & titled in the margin. I mat the two smallest images using archival acid-free materials; they will be ready to frame when you receive them.
12x16 matted = 7x10 image ready to fit into 12x16 frame
18x24 matted = 12x18 image ready to fit into a 18 x 24 frame
Larger sizes are available as canvas gallery wraps, which are great for larger spaces. Canvas evokes a painterly feel as well to the images, and these arrive ready to hang on your wall. By default these are not signed but I am happy to do so if you would like; this will increase processing time.
Please allow up to 5 business days from order to shipping; up to 10 days for Canvas prints.
Shipping gets tricky internationally, so if you are located outside the United States, please contact me directly for your best options.


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C-Job CEO Basjan Faber was Born to Design
Born and raised on the water by entrepreneurial parents, Basjan Faber knew from a young age that his future and fate was in maritime, specifically ship design. Today the CEO leads a vibrant, diverse and fast-growing naval architecture firm that he co-founded with partners in 2007. Headquartered in Amsterdam, C-Job has a unique approach to its business and is expanding its international footprint, as Maritime Reporter & Engineering News discovered when we visited with him in The Netherlands last month."I have always been inspired by ships, and I knew by the end of grammar school that I wanted to be a naval architect.
US-flagged LNG Bunker Barge Launched
America's first offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) barge has been launched for owner Q-LNG Transport, Mississippi shipbuilder VT Halter Marine announced on Wednesday.The Q-LNG 4000 barge, designed to carry 4,000 cubic meters of LNG, with dimensions of 324' x 64' x 32'.6", will be operated as part of an articulated tug and barge (ATB) unit designed to meet the requirements of American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) and the International Gas Carrier code as an LNG bunkering barge.Its tug, the Q-Ocean Services, is scheduled to launch late October. The tug will have 5,100 horsepower, powered by two GE 6L250 MDC EPA Tier 4 main engines, with Wartsila Z-drives, and dimensions of 128' x 42' x 21'.
Turner Designs Introduces New Turbidity Sensor
AET, a petroleum tanker owner and operator, has named its newest vessels, two of the world's first LNG Dual-Fuel Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tankers (DPSTs). The vessels, the cleanest DPSTs ever built, will emit 40-48% less carbon than equivalent vessels built in 2008, meeting the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) target of reducing carbon (CO2) emissions by 40% against 2008 baselines by 2030, and halving CO2 emissions by 2050.These LNG Dual-Fuel DPSTs also emit 85% less SOx, 98% less NOx, 98% less particulate matter and 93% less black carbon particulates than DPSTs burning conventional fuel.
NATO RV Alliance is not just quiet, it's ice-capable
An interview with Ian Sage, director for marine operations, NATO Center for Maritime Research and Experimentation, La Spezia, Italy.NATO's 3,100-ton, 305-foot research vessel NRV Alliance has been a leading platform for underwater acoustics research to the benefit of NATO navies. The ship operated with a civilian crew under the German flag for many years for the NATO SACLANT Center, later renamed the NATO Undersea Research Center, and now known as the NATO Center for Maritime Research and Experimentation. Now Alliance flies a new flag, and has a broader mission.
Interview: Dr. Catherine Warner, Director, NATO CMRE
At CMRE, it's not just about the science. It's about building trust and confidence in resilient systems. An interview with Dr. Catherine Warner, Director, NATO Center for Maritime Research and Experimentation, La Spezia, ItalyTell us a little about yourself and CMRE. What does CMRE do, and how do you see your mission evolving?I came here from the Pentagon, where I was the science advisor for the director of operational test and evaluation. My experience has been working with operators on systems that they're getting ready to field. Now that I'm here at CMRE, we are trying to make ourselves relevant to the war fighter.


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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An attorney is preparing to ask the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to pay disability benefits and damages for hospital mistakes that may have exposed veterans to infectious body fluids — a complaint that he said could ultimately multiply into many more such demands.
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The attorney, Mike Sheppard of Nashville, said he is preparing to file claims with the VA for about 60 veterans, including three women.
Among them are veterans who have tested positive for HIV and hepatitis and others who suffered emotional distress after the VA provided them with initial positive blood tests for infections that turned out to be wrong.
Sheppard also said other veterans among the roughly 10,000 affected former patients at VA hospitals in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Miami and Augusta, Ga., are likely to seek compensation beyond the VA's offer of free medical care.
"I've gotten calls from all over the country," he said.
Sheppard said he will file medical malpractice and emotional distress claims with the VA within 30 to 45 days. He said veterans and veterans' relatives who have contacted him by phone from Florida and elsewhere likely have sought out other attorneys.
The claims process differs from a traditional malpractice lawsuit because the VA is a federal agency. The first step is to have the patient's claim reviewed by a VA regional attorney.
"A regional attorney will look at it and decide yea or nay," Sheppard said. "There is one level of appeal internally then you have a right to file a lawsuit in federal court."
The VA's regional counsel in Nashville, Tammy Kennedy, did not return telephone messages Friday and Monday seeking comment.
Records show that between fiscal year 2004 and March 2009 the VA denied 11,299 veterans' claims for compensation related to hospital and medical care, while granting 3,229 claims.
The VA denied 813 such claims filed by veterans' dependents, while granting 261 in the same period, records show.
The VA has offered free medical care to the affected veterans — but Sheppard said that's no more than they already expected. He said the requested compensation will vary greatly, depending on the veteran's age, ailments and other factors.
"It's a case by case basis," he said.
Updated records show that among the patients who have heeded VA warnings to get follow-up blood checks, eight have tested positive for HIV. Twelve former patients have tested positive for hepatitis B and 37 have tested positive for hepatitis C.
VA records show 9,141 veterans have received follow-up blood test results among the 10,320 former patients who were warned they might have even minimum risk of exposure.
The VA has said the errors were limited to the three facilities, but a report released by the agency's inspector general showed some more widespread problems. Investigators conducting surprise inspections in May found that only 43 percent of the agency's medical centers had standard operating procedures in place for endoscopic equipment and could show they properly trained their staffs for using the devices.
The VA has said for months that there is no way to prove that the positive tests for infectious diseases stem from exposure to improperly cleaned or erroneously rigged equipment while getting colonoscopies at Murfreesboro or Miami or while getting treatment at the ear, nose and throat clinic in Augusta.
In a statement, the VA expressed regret for the mistakes but also said the agency has aggressively dealt with them, including warning former patients who in some cases were treated five years ago to get follow-up blood tests. The statement also said veterans have been informed of their legal right "to submit disability claims on account of VA negligence."
The law that governs claims for compensation includes a "benefit of doubt" provision that in disputed cases give the claimant a favorable decision if there is an "approximate balance of positive and negative evidence."
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Tobar's Brain Surgery
This side quest (of sorts) is simply what will likely happen when you've seen everything that's there to see in Point Lookout, and after you've done everything you can possibly do. To get back to the Capital Wasteland, you're going to have to use Tobar's ship at Pilgrim's Landing to head back. However, when you arrive back there, you'll be intercepted by your old friend Nadine, who found out some pretty unpleasant stuff about Tobar the Ferryman. Essentially, he's been doing experiments on anyone he ferries to Maryland -- you included -- and Nadine has finally put an end to his game.
After speaking with Nadine, you can head into the engine room of the ship for the very first time, where you'll find Tobar. Tobar speaks rather frankly and matter-of-factly to the Wastelander, but it isn't long until he turns his ire on you and opens fire with his magnum pistol. You'll have no choice but to kill the man, but you can comb his body for all sorts of goods after you do. After admiring his disturbing collection of brains (or as Nadine so eloquently puts it, gray matter), you can sleep in the cot in the other room of the ship and head back to the Capital Wasteland at will. And don't worry -- Tobar isn't around to perform creepy surgery on you anymore.
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Rick Sammon's 24/7 Photo Buffet
My flagship comprehensive how-to app: Rick Sammon's 24/7 Photo Buffet - iPhone and iPad. It's basically an interactive, how-to e-book that you can keep with you 24/7.
24/7 features more than 100 tips, lots on flash photography and lighting.
This app features my best tips for making pictures . . . indoors, outdoors, in bright light and in low light, with a flash and with a diffuser and reflector.
24/7 includes tips on creating . . . creative Speedlite photographs.
People, wildlife, landscape, city scape photography are covered.
Rick Sammon's Light It!
Click here to see the into movie to Light It!
Rick Sammon's iHDR
My newest how-to app for the iPad is now available: Rick Sammon's iHDR.
This app (formerly called Rick Sammon's HDR Portfolio) is packed with HDR photos (my latest from around the world), info and movies. It's a great way to learn and experience HDR.
The app has the same great content as HDR Portfolio, but with an added Favorites section. So, if you already have the app, you don't need to download this version.
It's called iHDR because the app is all about how you can create cool HDR images using your imagination – combined with HDR photography innovations.
Click here to download and to start the HDR fun.
Rick Sammon's Underwater Wonders
Calling all moms and dads, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters - and friends and neighbors who have or know youngsters. Underwater Wonders, my first iPad app for kids (as well as scuba divers), is now available.
Underwater Wonders is not a photography how-to app/app book, like most of my other apps. Rather, it's an app/app book that falls into the Nature, Wildlife and Marine Conservation categories.
Here is a nice review of the app.
I took most of the photographs in the app while I was president and chief underwater photographer (1980 to 1995) of the marine conservation organization CEDAM International, an organization dedicated to Conservation, Education, Diving and Marine-research.
Underwater Wonders, designed for kids and for adults who are kids are heart, features underwater photographs of my favorite marine animals. The photographs are accompanied by fascinating and fun fish facts, as well as some of my personal anecdotes.
Butterfly Wonders
Butterfly Wonders: Beautiful butterflies and section on close-up photography – iPad only. Cool section on how-to take close-up pictures!
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Pfizer Sales Way Off Mark as Drugmaker Pursues AstraZeneca
NEW YORK -- Pfizer reported quarterly revenue well below Wall Street expectations on falling sales of key brands and generic drugs, underscoring its interest in pursuing a $106 billion bid for rival AstraZeneca to promote new business growth.
Pfizer (PFE) said Monday it raised its bid last week in response to what it had heard from AstraZeneca (AZN) shareholders and believed it to be a "compelling" offer.
AstraZeneca quickly rejected the sweetened bid, saying it "substantially" undervalued the company, and on Monday it declined to comment on Pfizer's substantial revenue shortfall in the first quarter.
"We are very disappointed with their unwillingness to engage in conversations," Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Ian Read said of AstraZeneca's management.
Pfizer said total first-quarter revenue fell 9 percent to $11.35 billion, which was $730 million below Wall Street expectations. Revenue would have fallen 6 percent, if not for the stronger dollar, which lowers the value of sales outside the United States.
Pfizer shares fell 2.6 percent to $29.95 in midday trading.
To assuage concerns about potential layoffs of researchers in Britain, Pfizer vowed that 20 percent of the research and development workforce of a combined company would remain in the U.K. That created fears that U.S. researchers would bear the brunt of expected job cuts, especially those at its oncology research center in La Jolla, California.
%VIRTUAL-article-sponsoredlinks%Read, on a conference call with analysts Monday, said the company will maintain "a massive presence" of researchers in the United States, but didn't provide specifics.
The largest U.S. drugmaker earned $2.33 billion, or 36 cents a share, in the quarter. That compared with $2.75 billion, or 38 cents, in the year-earlier period, when the company reported gains from the transfer of product rights.
Excluding special items, Pfizer earned 57 cents a share. Analysts, on average, expected 55 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
"Definitely the results on the top line came in weaker than we were anticipating," said Morningstar analyst Damien Conover, who cited disappointing sales of generics outside the United States.
Pfizer's earnings ultimately met his expectations because the company was able to cut costs, Conover said.
Pfizer still expects 2014 adjusted earnings of $2.20 to $2.30 a share, but the forecast assumes that painkiller Celebrex won't face U.S. generic competition this year. Sales of the drug fell 4 percent to $624 million in the quarter, and could be jeopardized by ongoing U.S. patent battles in the United States.
Generics, Big Medicines Stumble
"What we're seeing is an unusually weak first quarter, but I'm not sure it will be reflective of the full year," said Richard Purkiss, an analyst with Atlantic Equities in London who noted the company didn't lower its full-year sales forecast.
Purkiss said a number Pfizer's key medicines, including Celebrex and impotence treatment Viagra "undershot" sales hopes in the quarter. Global sales of cholesterol fighter Lipitor, which is now facing cheaper U.S. generics, also disappointed.
Pfizer first approached AstraZeneca in January with an offer that valued AstraZeneca at 46.61 pounds a share. It made its second spurned approach on April 26, with an offer valued at 50 pounds ($84.34) a share.
If the merger goes through, it would be the largest acquisition of a British company by a foreign business. Under British takeover rules, Pfizer has until May 26 to announce a firm intention to make an offer or give up.
Sales in all three of Pfizer's operating segments declined from a year ago. Its established products unit, made up of hundreds of generic medicines and those about to lose patent protection, suffered the biggest fall with sales down 13 percent to $5.99 billion.
Pfizer provided detailed financial results for the three business units for the first time as a prelude to possibly divesting one or more of them by 2017.
Many analysts and investors hope Pfizer divests the established pharmaceuticals unit. It recently spun off its animal health and infant formula businesses in order to focus on the more lucrative patent-protected medicines. Proceeds from those deals also enabled Pfizer to aggressively buy back shares and boost its dividend.
Pfizer has said, however, it couldn't divest any of its units until 2017, after it has compiled three years of sales and earnings data for each.
In its earnings report, Pfizer said it still expected to buy back about $5 billion worth of its shares this year, with $1.7 billion already repurchased.
Sales at its Vaccines, Oncology and Consumer Healthcare unit fell by $20 million to $2.17 billion, while sales of global innovative pharmaceuticals, involving drugs that still have patent protection, fell 7 percent to $3.07 billion.
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Regime changes are always delicate moments in countries facing corruption problems. When the sea of power recedes the low tide often exposes relationships and decisions that many had hoped would never surface. What will the new regime do with the revealed detritus of prior "understandings?" Will there be "professional courtesy" or will the long knives come out?


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Local rap artist is among shooting spree victims
Deadly gunplay in the streets of Miami-Dade over the weekend kept police busy and a community apprehensive.
The bloody 48 hours left at least three teenagers shot, two of them dead in drive-by shootings.
Other victims include Miami's hometown rap artist Andre Scott, who performs as Young Scrilla.
Scott said he was at the wheel of an idling 750 BMW in Overtown Saturday afternoon when a car rolled up next to him and opened fire, shooting him in the right leg.
"There were two AK-47s for sure – and a handgun,'' said Scott, a 29-year-old local performer who was en route with an entourage that was involved in shooting scenes for a rap video. "I don't have any idea who would do this. The crazy thing is, I don't have any enemies.''
Miami Police provided scant information on the series of shootings.
This much is known, according to police:
Two other men with Scott also were wounded by gunfire in the incident at Northwest 19th Street and Third Avenue around 3 p.m. Saturday.
Another shooting, a little over an hour earlier had more deadly consequences.
Around 1:45 p.m. Saturday, 16-year-old Marquis Bruson was gunned down near Northwest 13th Place and 62nd Street.
Bruson was rushed to the hospital, but later died.
On Sunday, the mayhem continued. Another drive-by shooting happened 10:38 a.m. Sunday, according to Miami Herald news partner WFOR CBS4. The shooting, which occurred at 4426 NW 23rd Ct. in unincorporated Miami-Dade, took the life of 16-year-old Dante Vilet, according to relatives.
The hail of bullets in the streets continued into the beginning of the work week.
Around 7 a.m. Monday, Miami Fire Rescue rushed a 17-year-old to a nearby hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds. Police cordoned off the area near Northwest Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.
A bloody rag lay in the street next to the tire of a Ford sports utility vehicle.
According to CBS4, the victim, Juan Videa, was shot in the stomach while waiting for a school bus. He was in critical but stable condition late Monday at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho told CBS4: "What is good is that I just saw the young man open his eyes for the first time."
"What is not good is that this has been happening more times than I can count," said Carvalho. "This is been one of the bloodiest weeks in history for our children here in Miami-Dade.''
Carvalho said Miami-Dade has had seven shootings since last Wednesday.
Miami Police Sgt. Freddie Cruz, a department spokesman, declined to comment on news reports that an AK-47 assault rifle was used in Monday morning shooting and would not confirm the name of the victim.
"Homicide doesn't know if he was the intended target,'' Cruz said.
Long-time Miami community activist Georgia Ayers said Monday she has long been pushing community leaders to work together to deter youth violence, in particular for alliances of parents, police and ministers.
"I turned guns in three times for my son,'' said Ayers, an outspoken community leader.
Meanwhile, Scott was propped up in a hospital bed Monday with an IV line running following surgery on his knee.
Scott said he was making a cameo appearance in a video of Atlanta hip-hop performer Rocko.
After wrapping up a scene in Overtown, the group was moving on to another filming location, Scott said.
"There was no negative energy. Everybody was on a positive note.''
Scott said he stopped the big BMW so that others could catch up with the entourage, when he in his rear-view mirror he saw a car coming up along the driver's side. "I didn't think anything of it.''
Next thing he knew, he said, he was staring at automatic weapons.
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In case there's a problem with Google Hangouts, I'll have a streaming video of the talk available and communicate with the group via Twitter and/or email during the time of the talk. If you are not familiar with OOP, take a look at the first two chapters of PHP 7 & MySQL: An Object Oriented Introduction. Page 14 has a simple, clear and accurate definition of OOP that differentiates it from sequential and procedural programming.
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Intimidating ratings of current players
Cook- 1, Straus- 5, Trott- 4, KP- 7, Collingwood- 5, Bell- 4, Prior- 5, Broad- 1, Anderson- 4
Watson- 7, Hughes- 4, Ponting- 7, Clarke- 2, Hussey-3, Johnson- 6, Siddle- 7, Harris- 6, Hilfenhaus- 5
New Zealand
McCullum- 7, Ryder- 7, Guptill- 4, Taylor- 5, Styris- 6, Vettori- 4, Martin- 2, Oram- 2, Southee- 4
South Africa
Smith- 7, Amla- 5, Kallis- 7, Steyn- 8, Morkel- 7
Cook, Broad, Clarke, Hussey, Martin, Oram
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And the above shows why the whole "intimidation based on appearance" thing is absolute bull****. It didn't do Clarke any harm last series or Hussey/Cook this series, eh?
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I'm not suggesting that we as a society do nothing but trash these people. I am suggesting that there is a part of us that enjoys seeing them fail, and the media and popular culture plays on that more than is perhaps neccessary.
And Burgey I can think of a few words more apt than interesting tbh.
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RIP Craig
Am happy to be proven wrong about him though. It'll take more than him scoring runs against this Aussie attack at the moment however.
R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best
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"How about you do something contstructive in this forum for once and not fill the forum with ****. You offer nothing." - theegyptian.
"There's more chance of SoC making a good post than Smith averaging 99.95." - Furball
"**** you're such a **** poster." - Furball
Anyway, this I think sums up what is wrong with the blokes these days - too focussed on themselves and not on the team.
Clarke - Ashes Tour 2009.
It cannot be a healthy thing for an elite sporting team when, after a deflating end to a Test match on a tour of England, the vice-captain heads to London in a Ferrari with his glamorous girlfriend while the rest of the group leave as one on the team bus. One can imagine the opinions that might have been quietly shared when the team arrived at its London hotel to see the Ferrari comfortably parked outside.
It shocks me that a vice-captain can not see how strange and damaging to team morale, this is.
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Haven't read past the first post, but I don't get how a respected poster like Goughy very rarely gets called out for his utterly bizarre, downright creepy obsession with "manly men" that seems to permeate his opinion on every facet of life.
Amusing to read this thread in the light of today's play. We will probably see Smith hit a hundred in the third innings.
That flouncy metrosexual with dodgy tattoos didn't do a bad job today...
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Welcome to the Work In Progress Tag! I was tagged by the adoring and adorable Briana Herr, who was kind enough to inform our whole discord server about the tag! For this tag, I'm going to focus on my mostly complete WIP, rather than the ones I keep starting to avoid Writer's Block. XD
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I fell in love with the dynamic, and with the pair, and so that's how Dirk and Yumil/Kier were born.
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I really don't think about actors for my characters, if only because it'd be very difficult to choose them, and because by the time I choose them, they don't look the way I need them to for the character. Plus, I don't think there's a man alive pretty enough to match my mental image of Yumil/Kier
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For the first novel: When his village is destroyed by an unknown mage, Dirk goes looking for justice, and finds something so unexpected that it throws his worldview out of place.
For the series: An ancient grudge sets into motion the necessary components to end the world, or bring it back into balance, and it's up to one family to choose which.
6) Will you self-publish or be represented by an agency?
I'm planning to self-publish, although I wouldn't say no to an agency if they wanted to represent me.
7) how long did it take you to write your first draft?
About a month. I was doing nanowrimo and had nothing else to do but write, so I literally ended up writing 250k words and finished it. Then I had to cut it down into smaller books, and I still haven't finished the first draft of the smaller book. XD
8) what other books would you compare this story too?
Probably a combination of the Inheritance Cycle, Dragon Blood by Patricia Briggs, and Lord of the Rings. Sort of. Very, very loosely.
9) who or what inspired you to write this book?
When I first wrote the first draft, I was inspired by my then boyfriend, Wesley Pruett. As I went on to editing and eventually breaking up the story into smaller books, however, I found that my inspiration and help came from my mentor, Chris Votey. He's been invaluable for helping me through all the crags and crannies of writing, and I wouldn't have made it this far without him.
10) what else about your book that might pique readers interest?
Well, the main characters are almost all tumblr-worthy. Dirk is an asexual black man, and Yumil is a genderfluid homosexual. Their adoptive son, Jorgan, later in life goes on to be the savior of the world. So there's that. XD
There you have it, my WIP, which I haven't touched in several months. This blogpost, however, has rekindled my love for it, and I think I'll be starting editing again. So thanks so much for sticking around and reading this! Post your information down below, and I'll tag you in it, so that you can gush about your WIP too!


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Capture These Indians for the Lord: Indians, Methodists, and Oklahomans, 1844-1939
University of Arizona Press, 2014 M09 18 - 256 páginas
In 1844, on the heels of the final wave of the forced removal of thousands of Indians from the southern United States to what is now Oklahoma, the Southern Methodist Church created a separate organization known as the Indian Mission Conference to oversee its missionary efforts among the Native communities of Indian Territory. Initially, the Church conducted missions as part of the era's push toward assimilation. But what the primarily white missionaries quickly encountered was a population who exerted more autonomy than they expected and who used Christianity to protect their culture, both of which frustrated those eager to bring Indian Territory into what they felt was mainstream American society.
In Capture These Indians for the Lord, Tash Smith traces the trajectory of the Southern Methodist Church in Oklahoma when it was at the frontlines of the relentless push toward western expansion. Although many Native people accepted the missionaries' religious practices, Smith shows how individuals found ways to reconcile the Methodist force with their traditional cultural practices. When the white population of Indian Territory increased and Native sovereignty came under siege during the allotment era of the 1890s, white communities marginalized Indians within the Church and exploited elements of mission work for their own benefit.
Later, with white indifference toward Indian missions peaking in the early twentieth century, Smith explains that as the remnants of the Methodist power weakened, Indian membership regained control and used the Church to regenerate their culture. Throughout, Smith explores the complex relationships between white and Indian community members and how these phenomena shaped Methodist churches in the twentieth century.
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Utilities are concerned about the state of their infrastructure, and these concerns are driving a need for greater use of asset management practices.
NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 17, 2013 -- Utilities are concerned about the state of their infrastructure, and these concerns are driving a need for greater use of asset management practices, according to preliminary findings released today by McGraw-Hill Construction at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, DC.
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special sense? what the fuck is that supposed to be?
if you play games regularly then shooters are not so "hard" as to need something like the "best friend mode" (which is what I think they are actually calling it) you may not be overly good at them but at least competent enough to get through
this "mode" was made for non-gamers
I hate to be "that person" but its all to easy to sit there and say "whats the problem bro?" when its not YOU who's the target of the latest controversy/PR blunder
(target may not be the right word but I'm sure you get what I mean)
now granted I'm not all that fussed over "grilfreind" mode since that was never what they were calling it "in-game" and its just a dumb statement by some guy...and it is true that people can take certain facts and run with them
much like the Lara croft incident where it sounded like we were subjected to some brutal rape scene "Boys Don't Cry" style...which simply wasn't the case
People are actually freaking about this?
I wasn't referring to this alone, I was more meaning everything in general.
There is one thing in all this I am absolutely sure of.
No one is going to listen to 100+ people yelling at them.
Okay, now you're just exaggerating. The idea behind the "BFF mode" is that someone who isn't as good at videogames gets to play on par with someone who is better, leading to less headaches and more overall enjoyment. While it was in poor taste to refer to it as a "girlfriend mode" due to the many other demographics who can make use out of it, you should not consider it an attack against all women who play video games. And you really shouldn't be assuming that Gearbox thinks all women who play their games only do it for a man's enjoyment.
Oh I don't think that was the intention of the mode. On twitter they made it clear that the dev was telling an anecdote about his girlfriend and the press changed it to 'girlfriend mode' presumably to get more hits.
However those are the implications of someone calling it 'girlfriend mode' If that's what it was called in game. Before Gearbox explained themselves I think people had a right to be angry about it. I'm not mad at them and I'm looking forward to B2, but I was pretty angry at first.
Hope that makes sense.
This whole thing is incredibly stupid. A designer called a skilltree in Borderlands 2 girlfriend mode. Not girl mode by the way, girlfriend mode. He's not actually saying women are shit at games. He's saying people who are in a relationship might want their partners to be able to enjoy BL2 while not being particularly skilled at it.
Let me tell you about all the anecdotal experience this guy gets. He goes to Gamescom and sees guys play his game. He goes on forums like this and sees that the overwhelming majority of users and even the overwhelming majority of content creators are male. He looks at the gaming industry at large and sees that the only female, remotely famous developer he can think of is someone like Jade Raymond. Oh wait, nobody cares about Jade Raymond anymore. In fact, you've probably forgotten who she is after you read about her game, Assassin's Creed.
I know that when guys read all these sensationalist articles and get all these accusations by journalists and people like Anita Sarkeesian, it's natural to pretend that the reality is this kind of flowery, equal world. But we're not there yet, guys. Really. You know there aren't actually as many female gamers as there are male ones. What someone like Zydrate now implies with statements like "Hrrng" is that if we acknowledge that this is how it is, that means we say this is how it is supposed to be. And that's not actually true. It's the same reason there's this huge resistance to evolutionary psychology. You automatically jump to a godwin-esque accusation scheme of sorts. Admitting that we're not quite there yet and admitting that it's pretty damn understandable and actually justified that someone like this dev would say girlfriend mode instead of boyfriend mode is an important step in moving away from this onesidedness. If you make yourself believe that gamers are an equal-gendered audience because it makes you feel less like the asshole Anita Sarkeesian is saying you are, we'll never get to a point where we can actually come to any kind of conclusion about what we can do about this.
This is pretense. "Hrrng" is pretense. It's the worst kind of "I don't need to defend my position, I'm right because me being right is the more desirable state of affairs for both of us" arguing that ignores real problems because admitting they exist is uncomfortable and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. Tough shit. Let's actually look into why this guy said what he said, instead of screaming misogynyst at him like he's some kind of weirdo who hates women.
I play tons of shooters. According to my Raptr it's my most played Genre...
Except that's not what they were saying.
It's always nice when people provide the evidence for their point that they condemn when an opponent brings it. Delicious hypocrisy.
My raptr is on my profile page, knock yourself out.
But lemurs exist. Honest.
You didn't even understand what I was saying, bravo. It's not about whether or not you actually play a lot of FPS. It's about the fact that you're countering anecdotes with anecdotes.
Err I did understand that. That's why I gave actual proof hence me saying my raptr is on my profile, that's not an anecdote...it's proof :|
I'm not a girl but honestly, this 'girlfriend mode' sounds appealing to me. I'm one of those people who pick the easiest mode in shooters because I find the shooting the most boring part of the game. Easier mode means I get shot less and get to move on with the game faster. And unlike real puzzles - you know, like ones where you actually need to use your brain - it's not like being able to move your mouse accurately and quickly to click on a target is a skill I cherish or consider the least bit important.
So if I was a girl I'd consider it a compliment that people think my entire sex sucks at shooters.
I don't think anyone is knocking the actual idea of the mode just if it was called 'girlfriend mode' which has some nasty implications.
It's not called girlfriend mode and therefore the whole concept is fine by me.
.... do you know what an anecdote even is? This being an anecdote is not about its truth contingent, it's about its relevancy. When a guy says "I haven't met many female gamers", it's his experience as a single person. His single experience says absolutely nothing. When you counter with "I play games and I'm a girl", it's about your experience as a single person. It says absolutely nothing and is as irrelevant as him saying he doesn't know many female gamers. Whether or not your pull out your raptr profile, it's still about you alone. Your personal raptr profile represents nobody but yourself, so it's anecdotal. Regardless of whether you play a certain genre or not.
Today I learned Hemmingway is the only person ever to imply something may or may not be useful in a situation wherein you wish to do something with your girlfriend and you should all be extremely offended by this.
Are you people serious?
Like, honestly, you're actually upset over this?
What next "Gifts for her" is offensive for it implies that women can't buy their own gifts?
It was a nick name for the skill tree, something which the development team could relate to.
Because, being a gamer, we're all familiar with the situation of having to bring somebody foreign to the media to play with us.
In this case, they used girlfriends as an example.
Is that really so hard to grasp?
There was no sinisterness to it, nothing snide or mean, it was just a guy who was used to being in more understanding company sharing an idea with the world, only to find the irrational and closed minded people completely ignore what a great idea this is and focus instead on the example the name demonstrates.
Yeah but the fact is he was saying 'women don't play shooters because I haven't met any that do' which is the same as saying lemurs don't exist because I've never personally seen one.
The fact is, even if both of our stories are personal, at least mine is based in logic and fact...-.-
Clearly there is at least one woman who plays shooters. Because she's right here, and therefore, his initial statement is wrong.
I just explained why it doesn't matter how true your story is. I'm pretty sure when someone says he's never met any female gamers, he's not lying. By saying that he isn't implying they don't exist. He's saying he hasn't met them.
He's not actually saying Lemurs don't exist because he hasn't seem them. That's what you're pretending he's saying so you can make fun of his statement. He's saying he hasn't seen any, so he presumes they're rare.
Don't twist what people are saying or pretend they imply something they don't just so you have an easier time arguing on the internet.
I'm sorry but you're just super fucking wrong.
Almost all the original "emprical evidence" suggesting differences in cognitive ability between males and females has been highly contested numerous times in the last few decades. In some visual tests women seem to do better, sometimes worse, but never with any reliable consistency. On top of that when differences are spotted it is essentially impossible to determine what is biological and what is cultural. By all indications women are just as good as men in mathematics and most related fields.
Now that is "a fact".
While we both agree that circumstantial evidence is never a solid foundation for the start of an argument, couldn't it be argued that, when someone else presents their own personal experiences as irrefutable proof of their position, countering that position with your own personal experiences is a good way to prove that their personal experiences mean absolutely nothing?
If you think that countering bad arguments with bad arguments is good debating, sure. The thing is just, it's not. It's the most lazy and intellectually bankrupt way of doing it. It's akin to answering an insult like "I f-ed your mom" with "well I f-ed yours twice". It's cheap, reflects poorly on you and you really shouldn't do it unless you have absolutely no other way of demonstrating the weakness of an argument. Note also that this often leads to more or less intentional strawmen argument and misrepresentations of what the opposition said, mainly because it's always easier to make fun of something you've spun a little to sound more asenine than it originally did. Considering how uptight this forums seems to me, I'd expect more from the people here than that.
Nooo pretty sure he was saying he's never met any female gamers who don't play shooters and therefore implying that they are correct in assuming don't women play or enjoy shooters... I didn't twist what he was saying at all.
No. That is not what they were saying. At all.
I've never actually played Borderlands, but if I'm not mistaken isn't a bloody shooter kind of manly type of game? Seems like a place where a mode like that being called "Girlfriend mode" would be kind of humorous. If my girlfriend wanted to join, and I activated it, we would both laugh at the name.
Either way, it doesn't insult women's ability to play games, at all. Let's see it in this context. I'm half way through Borderlands and my girlfriend wants to give it a shot. My girlfriend has actually played more than her fair share of shooters and knows how to handle one. But that doesn't mean she knows how to play Borderlands. She doesn't know the specific mechanics of this game. This would put her at a disadvantage and she likely would not fare well.
That's something that could happen to ANYBODY. You can't throw anyone, no matter how much 'gaming' experience they have, in the middle of the game and expect them to do well enough to enjoy themselves. The girlfriend wanting to try is just a very classic example. Which is why I don't think it's offensive at all.
Either way, I'm very anti-censorship and believe they should be able to name it to whatever they want. They can name their hardest difficulty 'Jew Escape From Auschwitz' for all I care, if people wanted to take them down for it I would fully support them to go live with it. The game is rated M, it's meant for those 17 or older, it can be offensive as it wants. That's all I have to say.
God damn it people. This is what he said:
"That's not a sexist, tired stereotype, that is a fact. All gamer-girls I know don't play shooters. Those who do, may be good at them, I don't know because I have never seen one. But it is known that males have a better spacial sense than females on average."
Notice how he says "All gamer-girls I know don't play shooters. Those who do, may be good at them, I don't know because I have never seen one.", NOT "All gamer-girls I know don't play shooters. Therefore there are no girls who play shooters."
It's not that hard to go back half a page, check what we're talking about and read it. If you think the above paragraph implies no women play shooters, you're doing the exact thing I said you do, but unconsciously. He's not saying that. You want him to be saying it.
You're really expecting people who get mad at something being called "Girlfriend mode" to not be irrational and sensational when somebody says something?
This is kinda the problem, a lot of these people just don't read or understand what the original person is saying, which has been demonstrated right now and in the context to what the original debate is about.
I made an account! Just for you!
Again... did you see the part you forgot to mention?
He then proceeds to use a personal anecdote that no girls he knows plays shooters. He then proceeds to treat the "good female shooter player base" as a mythical beast, who may or may not exist, as he himself has never met one and then backs up his claim using "evidence" that men are inherently superior in terms of spacial sense.
Yeah, no.
I play shooters mainly myself... mainly because most RPGs nowadays are awful, but still, and I can safely say I play better than alot of my friends, and even my last boyfriend. He sucked at games, and judging from the number of guys I've killed in CS, TF2, etc, lots of men suck at games.
I think we should call this mode "boyfriend mode" as the vast majority of male players I've met have been absolutely awful at shooters.
I wasn't personally offended by the girlfriend comment, I raised an eyebrow, said "really?" and moved on... what I'm interested in is the fact people are defending it. Whether the reaction is too far or not is irrelevant to me, I'm more flabbergasted in how people can just say "It's a-ok that he said it because it's TRUE!" And "women shouldn't complain, these games are meant for boys, just get a sense of humor." Yeah, I could point to many examples over the years of problems with this... but really, I shouldn't have to at this point.
Developer guy said something dumb, sure, some chuckled it off, some people got offended, sure, then people defended the original position and... what?
Ta Krystal was just about to point that out but you beat me to it. I too had a bf that was pants at games. :p But I have met plenty of guys who are awesome (and better than me) ofc.
Welcome to the escapist. :3
I think that may be what a majority of readers readers read it as and just went nuts about it. But making the statement wasn't helping anyone to begin with.
Should have called it noob mode.
Thank yous!~
Now back to my lurking ways.
Rewrote this like 6 times... my captcha said "think twice".
I wrote out like 3 paragraphs of f*cking text trying to imagine how I could possibly phrase this in a way that people understand what I'm saying. I'm starting to wonder if I have some kind of communication problem or if you simply don't get my point.
Let me make it clear, and I'll be talking about hemmingway here, not tiama.
The reason this guy is using girl as part of his relationship-based nickname for the skilltree is because in his PERSONAL experience, in the inept/adept couple situation this mode was made for, the female has been the inept part. He is projecting this onto the general gaming public because he is getting the impression that this is how it is with almost everyone.
What he's not saying is that this is good, right, true, absolute or an ought state. There's a severe disconnect that happens everytime in discussions like this where people like you think that a speaker who states what he perceives as an IS must be also think of that state as a desired OUGHT. Saying how you think things are is not equal to saying you want them to be like that or that they're good how you think they currently are. Those are seperate statements that are not implied in a perceived IS statement.
This exact thing happens in debates about evolutionary psychology and societal gender roles. In those things, people who, for example, think women are on average physically weaker than men, are accused of implying that there should be a social consequence that disadvantages women based on that thought. They don't imply that, and pretending they imply that is a corrupt way of strawmaning their position into something that is easy to attack and makes the attacker appear to have an inherent moral advantage in the debate.
That's exactly what's going on in all the controversy going on right now. It's manipulative, drives attention away from the real, underlying issues and is just an outright shitty and cowardly thing to do.
Please stop misrepresenting what people say and then attacking a misrepresented position.
You're the one who doesn't seem to be listening. His personal experiences don't mean anything, and we can say he's wrong as we are females who are outside his personal experiences, end of that story. Him projecting this doesn't matter, being wrong doesn't mean it's OKAY to be wrong, and defending him for being wrong because he used his own personal experiences to support his position is silly.
I also never said anything about it being good, right, true, or absolute, I just pointed out exactly what he said and which you seem so keen on ignoring. How he prefaced his comment is very important.
At no point did I say things are not equal, I never raised a big fuss about this... but I am about you.
You're just putting words in my mouth and saying how I'm wrong, all I did was refute your comment. Everything else was just a personal female opinion on the overall subject and not directly at your post, his post, or even the OP.
You also bring up a faulty analogy in regards to physical strength because that one actually has evidence to back it up, but it doesn't deny women can't BECOME physically strong. And of course anyone who thinks women should be disadvantaged over having less average physical strength should be ignored as an idiot... much like this comment should have been.
What did you say again? Strawman? Hmm... my spider-senses are tingling.
Edit: I like how you snipped my comment and named it "PLEASE".
You are about me? Really? I hope not, I don't even know you. And you make comments on my snipping...
So what you're saying is that when a guy comes to a faulty conclusion about something based on personal experience that doesn't reflect the entire world, we should shit on him for not being everyone and having that insight? Seems a little crass to me.
I'd love if you'd actually make an argument instead of saying "this is silly". On top of that, you still didn't get my point. I'm not saying it's okay that he's wrong. I'm saying it's more important to look at why he(and so many others) are wrong so we can prevent other people from getting wrong perceptions. The notion that personal experiences don't matter is ridiculous, as I presume you're a human and thus also base most of your opinions and impressions off of your personal experiences. When personal experience is the foundation of a statement, ignoring that and saying it's irrelevant is like asking why earthquakes happening and then saying plate tectonics don't matter when someone gives an answer. As opposed to you, I'm actually concerned with how and why hemmingway got this impression instead of labeling him an idiot and forgetting the thing entirely. In case you haven't noticed, his position is quite popular, and ignoring it won't fix anything. Ignoring problems doesn't tend to solve them in general, you should know that. Saying his personal experience is irrelevant is ignoring the root of the issue, and labeling him and idiot worth ignoring is pretending there is no issue.
But that's not true. This guy isn't just some idiot, just like a rampaging shooter isn't just some psycho - to solve issues we need to find out why dumb people say dumb things and why crazy people do crazy things, not shove them to the side and pretend they don't exist.
If you don't look into what made him and someone like tiama make the statements they make,more people will make these statements believeing them to be true because you refused to fix the cause, or even acknowledge its existence.
Last post from me.
Point by point, I'm concerned about you because you're defending a post you really shouldn't.
I also note how you post my comment refuting what you said and pointing out how you casually ignored the part that makes his comment offensive you named "PLEASE", which says a whole lot of things.
You then make a bunch of arguments against things I never brought up.
Yes, we should expect him to have a bit of insight, the world is no longer one persons little bubble, and even if he DOESN'T have that worldly insight, the simple knowledge that girls play games, and there's alot of us as gamers, and yes, we can do good at them too should not require any kind of in depth study or knowledge.
I'm not making an argument because I never argued, I refuted your initial defense because you ignored how he prefaced his own comment. The reason he and so many other people have problems is the culture of videogames, and that's a different discussion I'm not getting into because I don't like you and don't feel we'll get anywhere with someone who just labels my comments as a begging phrase, clamoring for attention and understanding.
Not just him, it's the culture of the industry itself, they'll learn... over time, as long as we keep calling it out and saying "not cool guys!". By calling him out he's learned something outside his bubble of personal experiences, that is to be applauded, it's another personal experience for him.
And I was calling YOU the idiot, not him, he hasn't said anything since, maybe he doesn't care, or maybe he learned, we won't know until he says something else, but since you seem to treat my post so politely by making up arguments and dismissing me. Well!
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Last year, I traveled to SoDak to spend Christmas with my family. Knowing that I was going to drive home, I knew I had to keep a watchful eye on the weather. For me, getting stranded on a highway is not the way I would want to spend the holidays. But, as luck would have it, I got to experience not one – but two – blizzards during my two week Christmas break. I survived the first blizzard by driving for 4.5 hours through 3 states (Ohio, Indiana & Illinois). Thankfully I am accustom to driving in lot of snow or I think I would've ended up in the ditch like countless others on I-70W. The second blizzard I experienced a week later immobilized me. I got stuck for 3 days at my parents house with temperatures plummeting to a record low of -30 degrees. For those of you who are curious, I attached a pictures at the end of this blog to prove it.
Stupidly, I find myself in a similar situation…again. I have officially decided to drive home for the holidays. I wanted to fly, but my desire to go hunting clouded my judgment. I'm hoping (fingers-crossed) that I don't have to go through what I did last year.
So, for those who may be traveling over the holidays, I wanted to provide a few fun holiday traveling tips. Here it goes!
1. Make sure you have a winter survival kit in your car (i.e. blanket, candles, non-perishable food items, a change of clothes, magazines, books, etc). It will save your life, people.
2. If you are driving, make sure you stop at one random exit/pit stop along the way. For example, the world famous "Wall Drug" and "Free Ice Water" signs in SoDak attract 1 million people every year – and its only because of curiosity. I'm sure wherever you are going, there has to be a "largest ball of string", "grandpa's cheese barn" or "world's largest gopher/jackalope farm" along the way to stop at. Trust me, it will probably be worth it.
3. Take plenty of potty breaks. No more explanation needed.
4. Don't forget to bring your iPods (and a car charger too). I'd go crazy without it. Plus, make sure to bring plenty of Christmas music on a CD or iPod. I prefer Frank Sinatra myself.
5. If your iPod's battery runs low because you didn't bring a car charger, tune to any AM talk radio show and call in. Even if they are talking about balancing our nation's budget, I'm sure you'll be one of three listeners that call call in and add absolutely NO VALUE to the discussion. Plus, it's funny.
6. Stop at a sketchy gas station and while you are filling up, decide to eat some of that crazy gas station food that is always 'conveniently' sitting on the front counter when you pay. Try a rotisserie brat, some heat-lamp warmed pizza or the popcorn left out for everybody. But if you really want to be daring, I suggest the random stuff like turkey gizzards, chicken necks/feet, 3 foot beef jerky sticks, salted nut rolls (my favorite) or…wait for it…the "country" homemade canning jars that contain pickled eggs or something. If you find one of those, you hit the J-A-C-K-P-O-T.
7. If all else fails, just sing in the car. Heaven knows we've all seen plenty of wackos having a Britney Spears moment on the interstate. Why not let it be you…in some random state…driving?? Just sayin'.
And, now, the 'coup de grace' (ha, maybe there is a pun intended here…)
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