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California and LA County Dog Related Laws
California law is specific regarding dog bites and attacks. Hurt in a dangerous dog mauling? If so, this comprehensive list of canine-related laws and ordinances can help in answering your questions. Also, it should help you get the compensation you deserve.
Table of Contents:
- Laws in California.
- Liability Under California Civil Code Sec. 3342.
- Other Resources with Dealing with Dogs.
California Animal Ordinances and Laws.
Leash Law: With or without a license County Code Title 10, Section 10.32.010 states it is not permissible to permit a dog to run at large day or night.
Unattended Canines. Dogs must not run loose. When outside its yard, the dog must remain leashed. Violations of County Code Title 10 Section 10.32.010 can result in a citation, court appearance, and fine of up to $250.
Annual Licensing Requirements: The state law of California and county ordinances require owners to purchase dog licenses every year. Also, they must be securely fastened to the canine's collar. Also, dogs four months or older need a license. In fact, they must do so whether they leave your house or yard.
Also, cat licenses in all county unincorporated areas and several contract cities are required. But the failure to permit a canine can end up in citations, fines, and court appearances. Most of all, these cases are brought under the California Health and Safety Code, Section 1920, and the California Food and Agriculture Code Section 30502. But many cases are filed under County Code Section 10.20.190.
Canine Vaccinations: All dogs four months of age or older must have rabies shots. The shots must stay maintained for the entire licensing period. Also, failure to comply with the law may result in a citation and court appearance under California Health and Safety Code Section 1920 and County Code Title 10, Section 10.20.220.
Barking Dogs. Dog owners or custodians must not permit a dog to annoy and bark continuously or an extended amount of time. If so, they may be guilty of a public nuisance. After all, it disturbs the peace. Also, this can be a misdemeanor. So then it would carry a penalty of up to $1,000. But it could also be punishable by six months in jail under the California Penal Code 373(a), and L.A. County Code Section 10.40.065. Neighbors with complaints can contact their local Department of Animal Care and Control agency. Victims usually submit an Animal Complaint Form.
Dangerous Canines: The owner of a public menace dog may have the animal removed and impounded. The agency may file a petition with the Municipal Court when they believe a canine is dangerous to determine its disposition. The dog owner may need to give up or dispose of the animal. County Code Sections 10.37.020, 10.37.150, and 10.37.040 are also a basis for a claim.
Animal Abandonment: Abandoning an animal under California Penal Code Section 597(s) subjects the owner to a fine of $500. Also, a violation could mean six months of jail-time.
Adequate Food and Water: Every pet owner must supply their animal with adequate food and water. Owners failing to provide proper food and water to a dog violates the human-pet care measure of California Penal Code Section 579(e) and County Code Title 10 Section 10.40.010.
Proper Shelter. Owners of canines must provide adequate shelter from weather conditions of extreme hot, cold, and rain at all times under California Penal Code Section 597(a) and County Code Title 10 Section 10.40.010.
Inhumane Treatment of a Canine. People may not mistreat, abuse, or torture or subject animals to needless suffering. California Penal Code Section 597 and County Code 10.12.160 make this crystal clear. Also, animals may not become deprived of water, proper food, or shelter. A violation may end up as a felony charge. Also, anyone wishing to report a case of inhumane animal treatment or neglect should contact their local animal control agency.
Dogs in Open Vehicles. In the state of California, it is illegal to transport any canine in an open vehicle, including in or on the back of an open truck, while traveling on any highway, county road, street, alley, or lane. Violation result is citations, court appearances, and a fine of $250 per incident.
Exception: Vehicle Code Section 23117 allows open truck transport in particular cases. But the cross tethering to the sides of the open vehicle must be secure. But the vehicle must be 3 feet 10 inches (46 inches).
Hobby Breeder. Also, under the law, a person who breeds dogs to sell is a hobby breeder. But unless the person has a valid Animal Facility license, he or she cannot produce for pay or other compensation. Anyone who breeds a female dog must obtain a Hobby Breeding permit as outlined in Section 10.90.010. The purpose is to prevent the over-breeding of animals.
The permit authorizes whelping of no more than one litter per female canine in 12 months. Also, no more than one litter per private household is allowed per one year period under L.A. County Code Title 10, Section 10.20.045, and 10.90.010.
Civil Code Sec. 3342. Continued.
(a) The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness. A person is lawfully upon the private property of such owner within the meaning of this section when he is on such property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when he is on such property upon the invitation, express or implied, of the owner.
(b) Nothing in this section shall authorize the bringing of an action pursuant to subdivision (a) against any governmental agency using a dog in military or police work if the bite or bites occurred while the dog was defending itself from an annoying, harassing, or provoking act, or assisting an employee of the agency in any of the following:
1. In the apprehension or holding of a suspect where the employee has a reasonable suspicion of the suspect's involvement in criminal activity. 2. In the investigation of a crime or possible crime. 3. In the execution of a warrant. 4. In defense of a peace officer or another person.
(c) Subdivision (b) shall not apply in any case where the victim of the bite or bites was not a party to, nor a participant in, nor suspected to be a party to or a participant in, the act or acts that prompted the use of the dog in the military or police work. (d) Subdivision (b) shall apply only where a governmental agency using a dog in military or police work has adopted a written policy on the necessary and appropriate use of a dog for the police or military work enumerated in subdivision (b). [1953 ch. 37, 1988 ch. 298.] California Civil Code Sec. 3342.5.
Owner's Duty to Remove Danger Present to Others by Dog (a) The owner of any dog that has bitten a human being shall have the duty to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to remove any danger presented to other persons from bites by the animal.
(b) Whenever a dog has bitten a human being on at least two separate occasions, any person, the district attorney, or city attorney may bring an action against the owner of the animal to determine whether conditions of the treatment or confinement of the dog or other circumstances existing at the time of the bites have been changed so as to remove the danger to other persons presented by the animal. This action shall be brought in the county where a bite occurred. The court, after hearing, may make any order it deems appropriate to prevent the recurrence of such an incident, including, but not limited to, the removal of the animal from the area or its destruction if necessary.
(c) Whenever a dog trained to fight, attack, or kill has bitten a human being, causing substantial physical injury, any person, including the district attorney, or city attorney may bring an action against the owner of the animal to determine whether conditions of the treatment or confinement of the dog or other circumstances existing at the time of the bites have been changed so as to remove the danger to other persons presented by the animal. This action shall be brought in the county where a bite occurred. The court, after hearing, may make any order it deems appropriate to prevent the recurrence of such an incident, including, but not limited to, the removal of the animal from the area or its destruction if necessary.
(d) Nothing in this section shall authorize the bringing of an action pursuant to subdivision (b) based on a bite or bites inflicted upon a trespasser, or by a dog used in military or police work if the bite or bites occurred while the dog was actually performing in that capacity. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent legislation in the field of dog control by any city, county, or city and county. (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the liability of the owner of a dog under Section 3342 or any other provision of the law. (g) A proceeding under this section is a limited civil case. [Amended 1998 ch. 931.]
Savage dog attacks are a grave matter. Contact us now at (213) 596-9642 to get legal help.


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The autopsy results released yesterday should embarrass all the opportunistic politicians and agenda-driven agitators who meddled in Terri Schiavo's right-to-die case. There is no evidence that Ms. Schiavo's husband did any of the awful things attributed to him, and no hope that her greatly damaged brain would ever have recovered. The courts were right to conclude that she should be allowed to die after 15 years in what her doctors described as a persistent vegetative state with no hope of recovery.
The autopsy and a broader investigation conducted by medical examiners in Florida inevitably left some questions without definitive answers. That reflects the limitations of a pathological examination and the uncertainties of clinical medicine. But what the inquiry did reveal leaves little doubt that death was the merciful finale to this tragic case.
The medical examiners found Ms. Schiavo's brain "profoundly atrophied," only half the normal size, and said that "no amount of therapy or treatment would have regenerated the massive loss of neurons." Although the autopsy could not definitively establish that Ms. Schiavo was in a persistent vegetative state, the findings were deemed "very consistent" with that diagnosis. She was completely blind and could not have swallowed food or water safely on her own. Those conclusions underscore how shallow and cynical were the judgments-from-afar by the Senate majority leader, Bill Frist, who is a doctor, and by other Republicans in Congress who contended that Ms. Schiavo looked responsive and that her condition might be amenable to treatment.
The medical investigation disproved paranoid theories that Michael Schiavo had injured his wife, either at the time of the accident or while she lay in medical institutions all those years. The autopsy was unable to pinpoint what caused her collapse in 1990, but the inquiry found no evidence of neglect, abuse, strangulation or other trauma. Nor did it find that any poison, drugs or other substances had been administered to her to hasten her death.
The findings will not satisfy Ms. Schiavo's parents, who remain convinced that she interacted with them before her death and could have responded to treatment. The family's lawyer argued yesterday that Ms. Schiavo had not been facing imminent death when her feeding tube was withdrawn. That was true in the sense that she could have been kept alive with a feeding tube. But according to testimony from her husband that the courts found credible, such a life was not what she would have wanted.

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So, here I am back in Zagreb, after a few weeks of heavy traveling through Kvarner and Istria. My discoveries have been wide and varied.
I saw shepherds living in half-abandoned villages at over 900 metres above sea level in Učka Nature Park, making sheep cheese – at under an hour away from one of Croatia's largest cities!
I ate a four-hour meal in a converted olive mill (Toklarija in Sovinjsko Polje near Buzet; call ahead at 385-052-663-031) on top of an Istrian hill, where every bite tasted near-divine – a 'slow food' ritual par excellence.
I stood on mysterious stone circles on a clearing in a forest near the town of Bale where your voice resonates as if in a vacuum – a potent echo I could not explain rationally for the life of me!
I visited an eco-art center in the wild near Bale, run by a shaman who traveled the world barefoot and now lives in this quiet retreat running workshops on happiness, laughter and permaculture.
I stopped by Eco Centre Caput Insulae in Beli, a hilltop village on Cres island, where endangered Eurasian griffon vultures are nursed to recovery.
And these are just some of the many experiences I collected along the way…


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Lay in bed and look out over the ocean, listen to the waves and native birds, does it get any better? Minutes from Bonny Hill's best beaches at the end of the street. Just let it all go and enjoy Watch the whales pass by from May to November. Located on Bonny Hill's prominent headland is this light, modern, pet friendly two storey unit with ocean views, private access and fully fenced garden.
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November 30, 2017
By Nate Smelle
Mentoring co-ordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Kylie Caume said while BBBS is already serving kids in the area, the organization is planning to expand and hopes to eventually open a Brancroft branch.
For more than four decades, Big Brothers has been facilitating life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential as individuals and citizens.
Caume has been working with the agency in the area for the past three years now. During her time with the organization, she has seen firsthand how much the children they serve benefit from the programs they offer. When kids are enrolled in their programs, she said they are matched with a big brother or sister — what the agency calls a "Big." Caume said these newfound friendships have proven to be invaluable for the children, or "Littles," who tend to show several improvements in many aspects of their life.
"Children who are a part of our agency are able to have a ton of new experiences, and can adopt new hobbies that they can become passionate about, which gives them more to bond over with their big brother or sister," said Caume.
"Having a caring friend to spend time with also gives children a positive role model in their life [and] can give them guidance and support when going through the hardships of growing up. Having a mentor that can offer [them] insight and experience on the challenges that all kids face can be an extremely positive life changing relationship."
Through the program, children are exposed to activities that they might not have otherwise had the chance to experience. Caume said big brothers or sisters will often take their "Little" to see a movie, out for lunch or just hang out and play games with them at home. She gave the example of one child and his big brother that have been building their friendship for the last two years. After engaging in several different activities in the community, they quickly discovered that the "Little" really enjoyed skating. From that point on, public skating became a regular outing for them. A year later, the big brother heard about an opportunity with Bauer Hockey to get equipment for a first-year hockey player, and managed to get a full set of gear for the boy. Caume said now the little brother is playing on a community house league hockey team that is coached by his big brother.
"This was a big brother who had time to give back to his community, and now enjoys spending his time with his little brother and the activities they do together," she said.
Caume attributes much of the programs' success to the many volunteers who give their time to the organization as big brothers and sisters, and as board members. As an integral part of the organization, she said all volunteers undergo extensive training, so that they have the tools and knowledge they need to become a valuable role model for the children they are matched with. While donations are much appreciated and needed, Caume said the best way for people to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters is to become a volunteer.
"They are the backbone of all our services," said Caume.
"Our volunteers can also always come to us if they have questions or concerns about their matches, as we offer continuous match support throughout the entirety of the relationships they form through our agency. We are always looking for positive and eager people to offer their time and experience to us through volunteering."
According to Caume, there are several benefits for the children who participate in the programs. Some of these benefits include improved attendance in school; having a more positive outlook on life and a greater eagerness to succeed; improved grades; a better understanding of the importance of co-operation; and better behaviour at school and at home.
"The effects that we've seen on our 'Littles' over the years are countless, but always positive," she said.
"Even those that are stubborn and resistant to the idea of having a 'Big' at first eventually end up coming around and taking something positive from the experience. Every little bit helps us continue to aid children in the challenges of growing up, and we are truly grateful for every bit that we receive from our amazing community."
To make a donation, or to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties and how to get involved visit: www.bigsneeded.ca.


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Mary Katrantzou has quickly become one of my favorite designers. Every single season of fashion week I find myself anticipating the release of her next collection. She never ever fails to amaze me. The prints, silhouettes, and techniques she uses are genius. Oh, how I would love to see her dresses in person. Yup, even just seeing them would make me happy. Just so I could marvel at all the details. Sigh.
Again, I am lagging behind and will post my Weekly Inspiration entry tomorrow! I've been feeling really ill the past few days and haven't been able to do much besides lie down and watch Harry Potter with my sister. I even missed a field trip today :[ I really was looking forward to zip lining too! An odd field trip for a fashion student, right? But it sounded really fun! Sad I missed out but I really couldn't risk getting even more sick. Midterms are coming up!
Also, I don't want to bombard you guys with three posts tonight, haha! Another runway show to follow! :] Any guesses on what brand or designer it'll be?
Photos via fgr
Everything will stop on a dime
Everything will crash into itself in good time
Do you want to beat your own heart beat your own heart
Or leave it behind
- Do It Now, Ingrid Michaelson


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Strugglers to the limit.This is how our Casvi Futsal players achieved victory and draw during the last matches in Alcorcón League. These are the results.
CDE Pinar Alcorcón "D" 0-4 Eurocolegio Casvi "A"
Great victory for our guys in a tough game, both in attack and defense. During the first period, they enjoyed many occasions in favor, but only managed to score once . The other 3 goals took place during the second half.
Agustín Argüelles 3-3 Eurocolegio Casvi "B"
Match that involved great effort and strategy, due to the great difference in the number of players. Our guys went into halftime with 1-1 despite a start scoring, until the rivals surpassed them by 2-1. Although they strove to surmount (2-3), unfortunately, they tied us in the last shot.
Next meeting: Saturday 15 December


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First off, this not a cover of the famous Lynard Skynard song.
Though it is a song about living in Alabama, there's a bit of sarcasm to be found in the title. The song is about Caroline Sallee's experience growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, a town that she would eventually leave for Austin, Texas. The lyrics aren't going to do much for Alabama tourism, if such a thing exists.
As for the video, the claymation was done by Sallee herself.
I just like trippy videos, especially when they're done by people who live in Texas.


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John A. Marshall Company
10930 Lackman Rd.
Lenexa, KS 66219-1232
(913) 599-4700
(913) 599-4838 (fax)
M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
The John A. Marshall Co. specializes in furnishings, flooring, and architectural products. Based on your goals, we co-create tailored settings proven to energize teams and encourage collaboration.
Our headquarters is located in Lenexa, Kansas on the corner of Lackman and W. 110th Street. We have a 85,000 square foot, standalone facility that serves as both an office and warehouse space.


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Orlando Sentinel: Obamacare — mend it, don't end it: Stephanie Murphy
Since taking office in January, I've made it my top priority to listen to people from every corner of my district. No matter where I go, my constituents tell me that health care is one of their most pressing concerns. I can often see the anxiety etched on their faces.


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I am doing an experiment of rnaseq. I have mapped Iontorrent reads (single end, 2 million reads, length average = 50) to a bacterial genome using bowtie2 and bbmap. Problem is that htseq does not attribute mapped reads to any gene, because all alignments have mapq scores =<1. Only if a utilize the option "-a 0" in htseq, I can see that the genes have mapped reads. I was reading throughout biostars that a mapq threshold should be set to 5, at least. Visually, I perceived that most of the alignments were on rRNA gene, demonstrating that the ribosomal reduction was not efficient. But, anyway, most of the genes contained aligned reads. So, is it acceptable to set a mapq score to 0? If not, what are my possibilities? How could I improve mapq scores?
What is the reason for the low MAPQ scores? I think these scores tell you about how reliable the reads mapped to a certain position, and scores of 1 (or lower) means that the change is 80% (or more) that the read is wrongly positioned!!!
I don't know if it's worth continuing with these odds???
Read more about MAPQ here: http://www.acgt.me/blog/2014/12/16/understanding-mapq-scores-in-sam-files-does-37-42
I believe the mapq scores are low because reads are aligning to more than one point in the genome. However I do not understand why these scores are too low and how I can solve this problem.
The MAPQ score is defined by the PHRED scale:
...where Q is the quality score (MAPQ) and P is the probability of being correct. So, if the mapper thinks a site has a 99% chance of being correct, it gets a mapq of 20. It the aligner thinks it has a 90% chance of being correct, it gets a mapq of 10. By definition, a mapq of 3 or lower has at most a 50% chance of being correct; and therefore, no read that aligns equally well to more than 1 location can ever have a mapq>3. A mapq of 0 is the minimum and it is very low, indicating that either the read aligned to many locations equally well, or that it did not match any location very well.
It would be great if you could easily see a number indicating how well a read aligns to a reference... but the SAM spec does not provide that in the required fields. Which is too bad. If you use BBMap's "idtag" flag, it will produce an optional tag (prefixed by "YI:") indicating the percent identity of the alignment. You will also need to use "ambig=all" to make it report multiple ambiguous alignments instead of just the first.
I don't know how htseq operates internally, but hopefully this will help.
I assume you have RNAseq data? Check this answer, and do the same: use BBDuk to check for rRNA contamination on your samples. You may also use SortMeRNA for this, I think it is slightly more sensitive, but a lot slower. Either way, you will know how bad your rRNA contamination was, and both programs output a "dirty" and a "clean" fastq files - you may then remap after removing the rRNA.
I filtered my reads using bbduk, at least ~50% of the reads are rRNA. However, this was not the problem, as you can see in my answer.
Dr. Simon Andrews just posted this blog article on mapq values as implemented by various aligners.


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Holding the Storm Coastis a side quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. The Inquisitor must find and establish a series of 3 camps within the Storm Coast so it can be held, and also to support Inquisition activity in the region.
Travel to the following locations, and claim the camp:
- Storm's Solitude
- Small Grove Camp
- Driftwood Margin Camp
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Most incoming, full-time, degree seeking students attending Toccoa Falls College receive institutional aid in the form of scholarships or grants to assist with the cost of attendance. In addition, over forty percent of the students qualify for federal grants and about half of the students receive assistance from the state of Georgia.
Now that you've seen how much money you could be eligible for and have had a chance to see our tuition and fees, take a look at additional opportunities that are available to you as you come to TFC.
Financial aid counselors work closely with students and their parents to help them navigate the financial aid process. Toccoa Falls College offers the following forms of financial aid:
Federal Aid: PELL Grant, Federal Loans and Federal Work Study are three forms of Federal Aid for which a student may be eligible. Eligibility is based on the results of the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application utilizes the student's and parents' tax information (unless exempt) to determine the student's financial need.
State Aid: Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) and the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) are two scholarships awarded to eligible Georgia residents that attend an approved college or university in Georgia.
Institutional Aid: TFC has 5 levels of academic scholarships for all incoming students. Once a FAFSA is received, students may be eligible for an additional institutional scholarship called the TFC Opportunity Grant.
Other Grants: The college offers a Church Matching Grant, up to $1,500. The church must send a check to TFC before we can add the institutional scholarship to the account.
Outside Scholarships: Outside Scholarships are designed to give local civic organizations, businesses, individuals and other scholarship organizations the opportunity to invest in the life of students as they attend Toccoa Falls College. Outside Scholarships are available to all enrolled students of Toccoa Falls College during the fall and spring semesters. Sites to consider are:
We understand that this is the most overwhelming component to choosing a college. The burden of making payments is at the forefront of your mind…Remember to look beyond the 'sticker price' of a school. You can see that our tuition and fees will not be your bill when it's time to begin classes. As you go through the application process, the Admissions team is here to walk you through every step and answer any questions or concerns you may have about 'paying for college.' We want to get to know you and better assess your situation and how TFC can be an affordable place for you to attend.
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- Direct Loan Agreement (MPN)
- Direct Loan Entrance Counseling
- Direct Loan Exit Counseling
- Employee Tuition Benefit Form
- Free Class Audit Grant
- Identity & Statement of Educational Purpose Form
- Independent Student Household Verification
- IRS Tax Return Transcript
- Outside Scholarship Verification Form
- Parent Earned Income Verification
- Parent PLUS Loan Agreement (MPN)
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- Student Earned Income Verification
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- Verification of High School Completion
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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- Parent Low Income Statement
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- High School, Identity, & Edu Purpose
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Nothing like a little sparkle to kick off your week! Right now, I am obsessing over this embellished bolero jacket. If you're feeling a little more glamorous, this jacket is the perfect alternative. I threw this little velvet number on under the Roberto Cavalli fur-trim coat I wore in last Friday's post. While I'm always an advocate of anything glam, sometimes sequins are too much for a gal. But this combination of geometric embroidery + silver beads seamlessly blends chic and glitz.
Velvet is always classy. The luxe fabric can dress up seriously any look. Which is why I love contrasting it with materials like black leather. This texture-combo brings sexy and classy together in such a sophisticated way. I wore a loose-fitting velvet camisole with lace-trim for a little extra luxe.
I love this look for date night. Paired with a leather studded over the shoulder bag and two-tone suede pumps, you can add a little edge and color. Have fun flirting with your SO in this fun look!
Don't forget to shop this look below, my loves! ♡


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EV Association 2020 Planning Meeting
January 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Its time for new year's resolutions and grand plans. The EV Association has already kicked off 2020 with a bang – 5 full days at the San Diego Auto Show – and we want to continue that momentum with a great plan for the year. Come meet with the EV Association team to lend your ideas. Tell us what the Association has done right, wrong, and what to focus on moving forward.
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This fruity little number claims to be the smallest qwerty phone available. The Blueberry has more features than you can shake a stick at, and we are selling them at the lowest price on the market.
Trade to Africa continues to build, and I am looking forward to seeing all my customers at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona – por favor! I'll have loads of samples for you to check out…
It will be a relief to escape for a few days, we have new neighbours and Armageddon continues relentlessly next door. Shocking!
A great week for United, but my buddy Tiger continues his stay in his sex addiction clinic:
Caption: "I think he's cured, it's been days now, and he hasn't made a pass at any of us"!


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Secondary Students' Understanding of Genetics Using BioLogica: Two Case Studies
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This chapter reexamines our research on secondary students' understanding of genetics in terms of gene conceptions and reasoning when they learned genetics with multiple external representations (MERs). In our Australian study, teachers in three Perth schools included interactive BioLogica activities which feature manipulable MERs to varying degrees in their teaching. In our Hong Kong study, students used BioLogica in an after-school program for which the teacher and researcher provided bilingual support and both group and individual feedback. The results of our studies—from a cross-case analysis of students' gene conceptions and genetics reasoning based on interviews, online two-tier tests, computer log files, and other data sources—indicated that most students improved their understanding of genetics to varying extent in terms of sophistication of their gene conceptions and the six types of genetics reasoning. The findings suggest that MERs supported understanding of genetics but not for all students. We compare the Australian and Hong Kong studies in terms of students' genetics reasoning, explore how students learned complex content in biology using MERs within different learning contexts, and discuss the potential of visual-graphical and bilingual representations for scaffolding the learning of English language learner (ELL) students.
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text: Taylian 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Dear Lads, I've been on and off raiding since WotLK and most of the time on my shammy. I played as elemental but i came back as a resto shaman. Currently im raiding in a 10 man team who is, as of next reset, trying heriocs. The problem that we face sometimes is that our healing is sufficiënt but our dps isn't. So we decided to revert back to 2 man healing it. My healing buddy is a good geared Holy Pala. The point im trying to figure out is what can i still do more to improve my healing. http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/character/frostmane/Taylian/simple%C2'> For reforging i use the following stats: Int 1 SP 0.75 Haste (to 871) 0.7 Spi (to 13k) 0.65 Crit 0.45 Mastery 0.35 Haste (above cap) 0.00 When healing im always trying to get the most out of everything. I use my healing rain and my chain ALOT. This is why i have conductivity and echo of elements for nearly all the fights. The thing that i notice is that my mana fluxiates alot. Sometimes on bosses i dont run oom at all. But the next week @ the same boss i'm nearly oom @ the end. Im using every healing improvement cooldown that there is. My elementals, Unleash Elements, try to gain mana back with my healing wave in combination with tidal waves. It just feels like im sometimes no doing enough. So my question is: Is there anything that i can do to improve my healing ? Sorry for not having any WoL logs. the ones i have are outdated :S. Thanks for ready and im looking forward to some help. Taylian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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I was on my way home from my new job to my new house, and as I gazed around me at the beautiful scenery, it felt as though my life were being made new again. The stress and strain from the recent move from the suburbs to the country had tested my endurance sorely, and all but exhausted my strength. The transfer from my old job had not been without some challenge, as well. Change is never easy for me, and adjusting to not only a new home in a new place with new neighbors, but also a new job with new responsibilities and new coworkers, had turned my post-holiday season into a see-saw of elation and despair.
But after weeks of settling in, getting acclimated, developing my new routines, and finding better ways to drive to and from work than the freeway filled with aggressive drivers, I was finally starting to feel my balance returning.
That day, as I motored happily across the countryside, making it home before dark (for once), everything seemed like it was falling into place. I had the radio on — loud — and my spirits rose with the energetic dance beat. My little car — a late model hatchback with a funky heater — had finally warmed up, after running for 10 minutes. I was making good time, and I'd be home soon.
Or was I? I suddenly looked up at my rear-view mirror, and lo and behold, there was a local cop with his lights flashing… coming on fast. I instinctively took my foot off the gas and glanced down at the speedometer. The needle drifted quickly south from around 45 mph… and I looked up as I passed a sign that said I was in a 20 mph speed zone. Shit! I had been so busy listening to music, and thinking about getting home, I hadn't even noticed the speed limit. Maybe he was after someone else, I thought for a moment… But no, as I slowed down, so did he. I braked, signalled, and pulled over to the side of the road, and he pulled in right behind me.
*&%! I thought to myself. How could I do something so stupid?! I knew that this stretch of road was where the local cops hung out. I'd passed them plenty of times before, as they lay in wait of commuters taking the back way home. A wave of angry frustration welled up in me, and my head began to spin as the officer got out of his car and approached. I could feel my pulse quickening, a roar in my ears starting, and my gut churned as I started to build up a head of steam. All I wanted to do, was get home. All I wanted to do, was get through this town. All I wanted to do, was put the tough day behind me and relax in front of my fireplace. I didn't ask for much. And I didn't mean to speed through this town. I just lost track of how fast I was going! What the hell was this cop pulling me over for? Didn't he have other real criminals to catch? What the fuck?!
I could feel the indignation rising in me, with every approaching step of the cop. Strings of profanity coursed through my head, and my gut continued to constrict as my hands tightened around the steering wheel. I couldn't believe I'd been stupid enough to speed. I couldn't believe this cop had been that stupid to pull me over. Everybody was a fucking idiot. Jesus fucking Christ.
The cop reached the side of my car, and I rolled down the window.
"Do you have any idea how fast you were going?" he asked.
"Too fast?" I heard myself say. It sounded smart-assed, and he didn't like that.
"License and registration please," he said, and I pulled my license out of my wallet and handed it to him. Still seething, I reached into the glove box to find my registration. I always kept it in the same place — in a long sleeve that held my insurance papers as well. But as the crashing ocean of agitation crashed in my head, I had trouble finding my papers. I couldn't find my registration. I couldn't find my insurance stuff. I couldn't find anything… and I started to lose it. The cop at my window was getting impatient, and when he prodded me to come up with my papers, I snapped at him that I was looking as fast as I could. I finally just pulled everything out of the glove compartment and spread it across the passenger seat.
"Is this your car?" the officer asked, with a wary edge in his voice.
"Yes, it's my car!" I barked. "I'll have the registration in just a minute. I know it's in here somewhere…"
My vision was getting cloudy and blurred, as I sorted through the mess on the seat beside me. Finally, I found the sleeve, pulled out the registration paper, and handed it to the cop. But after taking a look at it, he handed it back to me.
"This isn't current," he said. He sounded like he was talking to a criminal.
A wave of resentment washed through me, pushing to unleash some crack or curse.
I took the paper from him and examined it more closely. Sure enough, it was from a few years back. Consternation welled up in me, and I bit back the curse that sat on the tip of my tongue. I ran through the rest of the contents of the sleeve — there were plenty of registration papers there, but none were current.
The cop pressed me for the papers, and I snapped at him again, "I'm working on it!" I couldn't believe this shit. I rummaged once more through the pile of stuff on the seat beside me — ice scraper, breath mints, tissues, various receipts, notepads, souvenirs, tools, more papers… where was my goddamned registration!?
"Are you sure this is your car?" the officer asked.
"Yes, it's my car!" I snapped. "Just give me a second…!" I cringed at the edge in my voice, knowing — from past experience — that police officers don't respond well to aggressive disrespect. I've had several run-ins with cops over the years that escalated when I spoke out of turn or got verbally aggressive with them. A few times, I came close to being arrested, and I couldn't afford to have something like that happen today. Not when I had this new job and a new house. I just couldn't afford to get on the bad side of the local cops.
If only he would give me a second. Just one more moment…
But he wasn't having it. I heard him turn and go back to his car, and when I looked up in the rear-view mirror, I saw him back in his car punching something into his onboard computer. He kept looking at my license plate and then back at his computer, and it looked like he was talking on his radio, too.
What the hell…? I couldn't believe I'd gotten pulled over… I couldn't believe I couldn't find my registration papers. I distictly remembered renewing my registration just a few months before, and I distinctly remembered putting the papers in my glove compartment. Where the hell were they? Where the fuck had they gotten to?!
Suddenly, as though by magic, an envelope from the Registry of Motor Vehicles appeared before me. Inside was my current registration. It wasn't in the sleeve where I always put it. It wasn't in the one place I was sure to find it. Like an idiot, I had just tossed it in the glove compartment. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I pulled out the paper and double-checked the dates to make sure I wasn't going to make an ass out of myself — again. Then, I waited for the cop to return.
He did… with a citation in hand.
"Here's my registration," I said, using as neutral a tone as I could muster. I handed him the delinquent paper.
He took a long look at it and then took a longer look at me and my license.
"You should have found this sooner," he said, handing them back to me, along with the ticket. He sounded like he wasn't sure what to do with me — let me off the hook or cuff me and haul me into the station.
I shrugged, biting back words that I was afraid might provoke him even more.
"I had to run your plates, so now I have to have a record of this stop. I'm just giving you a warning, this time, but it's on your record." He sounded a little regretful, but also irritated with me. "If you had gotten your registration, I wouldn't have had to run your plates."
I wanted to say, "If you hadn't been in such a godawful hurry and had given me a minute or two, I might have found it in time!" But I held my tongue and just nodded.
As he drove off, I started to shake, my stomach in knots and my torso damp with sweat. I felt like I'd just dodged a bullet… a bullet I'd stepped right in front of.


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It's not every day that a New Zealand yarn gets launched, so this winter knitting season is an exciting one for yarn lovers!
This is Heron, Zealana's latest addition to its Aspire range of soft-spun yarns:
Some months ago, I was lucky to receive a preview of this yarn and gave you a sneak look in this post. Since then, I've been excitedly looking forward to its release. Now that it has been released, I have been able to find out more about it!
Eight gorgeous, heathered shades of green, blue, reds, browns and charcoal. The ones you see above are called Raisin and Charcoal.
This unique blend is soft spun but strong. Composed of 80% New Zealand merino, 20% possum, Heron is very light and soft, and it will be ideal for warm, snuggly winter hats, mittens, scarves, cardigans, sweaters and vests. At 100m (109yd) per 50g ball, this is good meterage for a worsted-weight yarn.
In my test, garment tension worked out at 18 sts x 24 rows over 5mm needles in stocking stitch. After washing, the yarn blooms nicely and provides an engaging textural interest, but the halo is not as extreme as you get in Rimu or Kauri. This is good for those who want a 'smoother' yarn but still have the softness and warmth of possum fibre.
It's quite cruel. Here I was, happily trucking along with the yarns that I have, and then a naughty little bird told me that Heron had arrived at Knit World! (At the time of writing, it has not yet been loaded on their website). Of course, I had to go and investigate. And a few balls "accidentally" fell into my bag…
The plump balls of soft yarn sit in pride of place on my table, tempting me with their snugly gorgeousness… Aaargh! I need to knit something with it now!!! But no! I MUST finish Stomp first!
There are three great things about Heron from my perspective:
- It's a 10 ply, or worsted weight. There aren't many yarns in that weight category to choose from in New Zealand.
- It's heathered!!! I just love the visual interest of a softly heathered yarn.
- Its colours are easily translated into masculine knits, which is a something lacking in a lot of New Zealand yarn colour palettes.
The charcoal shade told me it wanted to be a neck warmer for a very nice Someone I'm getting to know. Hmm. Do I tempt fate???
Now, some of you are probably wondering why I gush about Zealana quite a lot on this blog. Let me use the words of this lovely lady in Australia whom I recently sent some Zealana (not Heron though) in a swap:
"What delicious yummy luscious balls of fabulous softness!…My neighbour visited this afternoon for a crochet session and she literally drooled over those balls and coveted them badly!!
Just trying to decide if I should attempt a cable or go with those lovely understated diamonds like Alice did, her arm warmers were divine! I think I will have to stroke and fuss over these lovelys (sic) for a while first and really enjoy them."
I had to laugh out loud when I read that. See? It's not just me!


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Here is Microsoft's public announcement: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/jan11/01-05SOCsupport.mspx
At the same time of this announcement, nVidia has also declared that they are going to push their current ARM CPU + GPU strategy (as in their Tegra products) to the server and PC markets as well. For server markets, the lack of Windows would not have been that big of a problem anyway. HPC with GPGPU would work just fine on ARM with an alternative OS such as linux. But with Windows 8 on ARM, they may actually stand a good chance on the desktop/notebook market as well, in the future. .NET applications would run out-of-the-box in most cases, and most C/C++ applications should be only a recompile away from running on ARM. With the ARM architecture traditionally being less powerhungry than the x86, combined with nVidia's GPU power, it could be a great option for small netbooks/notebooks. I can just imagine: a Windows notebook capable of full BluRay HD playback, reasonably capable at gaming, with the battery life of an iPad!


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Ritual in death ; &, Missing in death / J.D. Robb.
Publication year: 2015
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Publisher: Oxford : ISIS, 2015.
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Standard print edition originally published: London: Piatkus, 2013.
When a naked, knife-wielding man who thinks he has killed someone crashes a glamorous ball she's attending, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is almost relieved. The clues point towards ritual murder, but Eve knows there is nothing supernatural about a deadly lust for power. Missing Aboard the Staten Island ferry, a tourist sees something she shouldn't have - soon no one can find her. But if she didn't jump, and she's not on board, where is she? Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team know that all the answers lie in just what she was seen on that ferry.
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Friday, April 07, 2006
Is it or isn't it?
In the mean time I made some energy bar/flapjacks with oats, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, raisins and of course chocolate. And some carrot cake muffins and have done a mental inventory of contents of fridge and larder and am confident that he could feed himself and the Girl if need be for the next few days. Anyway the store is a short walk away and he can buy some ready meals. *sharp intake of breath... the shame of that idea!*
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I hope Baby comes soon, but don't be too impatient (you don't seem the type). Baby knows when to come ;) Doctors do tend to underestimate natural due dates a bit.
Thinking of going vegan for awhile. Less moral and more health reasons, but I know myself enough to know I can't just do it halfway. Any newbie vegan suggestions?
Thanks :)
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I respectfully disagree. F*ing Hellcloud required a long grind for me, so much so that I took a break from the game. He was the toughest boss in the game, even tougher than both rounds with the Demon Lord. I had to grind a little for the final Demon Lord battle, but not all that much. Hellcloud required at least eight hours of grinding. *triggered* Just over a month ago I was replaying through Dragon Warrior VII and my save file corrupted... last thing that I had done? Died to Hell Cloud. I was too tired to take another swing at it. I loaded it up the next day and it gave me the "corrupted" message ;_; If I remember right, I believe I was a level 22, but I'd have to check to confirm.
No one ever said DQXI was announced. I'm just saying the people in charge knew of DQXI's existence well before they ever considered Dragon Quest Heroes for localization. This just seems like the most likely scenario. As a side note, I don't understand when people call Dragon Quest grind heavy. I haven't had to grind for the campaign in a Dragon Quest game since the nes days. Even Dragon Warrior IV is beatable without grinding, although it is hard as hell. The only exception would be Dragon Warrior VII if you prepared your party poorly, and even then it's only the final boss that you have to grind for. I get the impression that too many people "Attack/Heal" as their only strategy (or never take risks).
I would like to note, if Dragon Quest Heroes really bombs, I don't see anymore Dragon Quest games here for a long time. It really is a critical title for SE and us. This isn't unusual, if a game bombs, why make a sequel? The problem is that SE is stupid for using Dragon Quest Heroes, a game that is not "really" a DQ game. But think who would make this decision? Someone who doesn't understand the intricacies of gameplay, and only thinks in the broader sense of a franchise. It's big business, and even if actual Dragon Quest games do well here, they look at the overall numbers.
Not to be even more depressing, but where I work we internally have cancelled projects, but never make the information released to the public. This is in case 5 years down the line someone decides to revive the project. This is a common practice, because officially cancelling something already announced to the public looks bad and is way too final. With that said, I've always believed that DQVII will be released here. Moreso now with the announcement of Dragon Quest XI for 3DS. Think of it this way... why release Dragon Quest Heroes, a game that was not heavily asked for and only for the console with the smaller market share? Sure, it has way less text than DQVII, but when you consider the cost of voice actors among other things, the localization would still probably be more expensive, especially for a ps4 game that will be more expensive to market. They are testing the market (how many Dragon Quest fans own PS4's?) and building up hype for the even more expensive game to localize. They haven't released Dragon Quest games in how many years? Dropping Dragon Quest XI in the current market would be stupid. That is why I believe Dragon Quest VII will come, to serve the same purpose on the 3DS.
But you have to remember that any company is in their rights to protect the integrity of their intellectual properties. They are not required to demonstrate damages to exert legal control over their IP, including any additions or alterations that could devalue the property in any perceptible way. All they would have to argue is that somebody is mucking around, half-assing their IP, and they'd be right - whether they're right or not. And there is NO legal 'gray area' about wholesale duplicating the translation of Dragon Warrior VII - that is flat-out illegal, just as surely as lifting the complete text from a book and putting it into another book, for ANY reason, other than by the owner of said text. Otherwise, what's to keep me from taking the entirety of a text of a novel or screenplay, duplicating it in it's entirety, and giving it away for free? All that said, no, I don't think a 15-year old translation text was the deciding factor in this order being issued, but a FRESH translation would fall closer to the definition of modding than lifting a copyrighted text. Nor do I believe the order was a knee-jerk response. There have been many fan works over the years that Square (or Enix) has turned a blind eye to, with several very high-profile exceptions - which, due to their high-profile nature, were almost begging to be targeted... the ones that come to mind were A) the Chrono debacle - where the guys tried to take the game to E3 for crying out loud, and B) the FF Type 0 fiasco, which SE was already working on translating and hadn't made the announcement yet. In both cases, allowing the fan works to continue WOULD have potentially impacted revenue and value of future products from the company, because the 'Chrono Break' thing was still floating around back then - imagine if there was one 'official' Chrono sequel, and one 'unofficial' Chrono sequel, and how that could have impacted the brand's financial success! My point is, Square Enix seems historically to get involved in this kind of stuff only when there's a danger of competition for future, or potential, official releases. There IS a reason this order was issued, other than simple IP protection, in my opinion. It's really up for the legal interpretation by a judge, but I don't think they would even have the platform to make a claim of protecting the integrity of their intellectual property. If the translators were say, buying copies of the game and then selling the patched versions for normal MSRB, then yes, you could make that argument (note, the resale is not marked up in this example, because profiting from a mod would be illegal). I know zero about applying a translation patch to a 3DS game, so I'm more picturing this from the point of view of a pc mod. The user has to apply the patch themselves, which means the player is fully away of the modification. The problem that Square Enix faces is that as a consumer product, there are limitations in regards to what they can and can't enforce in regards to IP protections. Although, I've never seen a case like this go to court, so there is zero legal precedent as far as I know. As for the use of the Dragon Warrior VII text, I do disagree with you, but only on the principle of a differing opinion on the situation. To be fair, I don't know enough about IP and copyright laws in regards to products that have been remade, like a game. I don't think IP laws apply to individual products at all, but rather to the content. There is the argument that an English translation was not the content purchased in the Japanese version, so a user would have no right to view the English translation from Dragon Warrior VII... and translation texts do have their own weird copyright protections, but I have no idea if they would apply in this situation. It's a ridiculous situation if you think about it though: company A claims copyright infringement on third-party B for infringing on property C by appropriating content for property D (both property of A), in spite of the fact that C is no longer commercially on the market and consumer E must purchase D from A to apply the free service provided by B, D being useless to E without B's service. AKA, negative damages. Even if it was infringement, I'm sure a judge would think the company insane, moreso if they didn't intend to release the game here at all.
I find this whole situation interesting, because I'm sure a fan translation would qualify as modding. This is not an illegal act, even to distribute as a patch (side note, cease and desists do not imply a legal high ground). The length that some companies have gone to prevent the modification of their games is borderline insanity (outside of the obvious multiplayer games). Anyway, I think you made the right decision to stop. They went out of their way to ask you to, and this can really only be a good sign. I doubt it's because the original script was being used, although this does present a legal gray area. It's the same game, and it isn't modifying the content of the game text beyond changing the language it is in. Square does own the translation, but it would be impossible to claim damages. Further, not releasing the game and denying a translation for people who don't read their language can also be seen as xenophobic.
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IvorEvilen replied to IvorEvilen's topic in General Chit-ChatThanks so much guys! Almost halfway to my target, but I've got another eight days to go~ I'll keep you guys posted on what I find from the data, if you're interested.
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IvorEvilen replied to IvorEvilen's topic in General Chit-ChatYeah. I made a full set for the primary cast a long time ago... I never finished Saro or Doran though. I also made some for a few other characters, like the DQVI, DQVII, and DQVIII heroes.
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IvorEvilen replied to IvorEvilen's topic in General Chit-ChatWell, you're welcome to still play any of the demos. The survey itself will redirect you to the links if you aren't eligible to participate.
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IvorEvilen replied to IvorEvilen's topic in General Chit-ChatOh, thanks for that. For some reason the text was appearing black on my end, so I changed it to white... not really sure how that happened in the first place. The deadline is the 20th (for now). I am having issues scheduling my defense, so I'd rather be done with everything sooner, as opposed to later. Note: The game can't be played on mobile.
Hello everyone, it's been a longtime since I posted (I still actually visit the forums daily, old habit I guess). Anyway, I wasn't really sure where to post this, but I need help! I am in the process of completing my master's thesis, but I don't have enough participants in my research study. The game I am using for my research is a game I have been working on for nearly two years now, that has heavy influences from Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. Originally it was a project to create Dragon Warrior IV in 3D (and some of those art assets have yet to be replaced, so it does have a similar feel). Due to IRB, I have to forward the following (follow the link in this quote): Thank you so much! --- I decided to attach some screenshots to entice everyone
i second that, FFIV basically is one of the best ff from all ff series while DQIV is a good one, but not the best one from all... its a matter of opinion of every people duh... ... I think you misread my statement...
The worst Final Fantasy versus the best Dragon Quest? Pssh, easy choice.
Derpametric's Rants - Final Fantasy VII.
IvorEvilen replied to RyuKisargi's topic in General Chit-ChatAt the end of the day, if someone believes Final Fantasy VII is the best game ever, it is still a matter of opinion. You can rant about it all you want, but if a game has stuck with them as long as FFVII has, there must be a good reason, whether it be the story, the music, the gameplay, or the combination. It's hard to argue a matter of opinion, because it is your own perception of the game that makes you dislike it. Now I understand that some games simply are better than others and that nostalgia can be blinding, and it's okay to get mad if people don't try other games simply because it isn't Final Fantasy VII, I'd throw you a bone, but if someone strictly likes FFVII more, is it really fair to get mad at them? Rather than complain that people like a game that they really enjoyed, you could perhaps discuss what the game does and does not do well, and then compare it to other games similar in style, rather than make broad and rhetorical remarks that really say nothing and come across more as whining. Final Fantasy VII has an intriguing story, complete with plot twists and deep characters. It was the series first dabbling in a present-day style setting, as opposed to the past games medieval and steampunk setting. It returned the cast size to a more manageable number, post Final Fantasy VI's mistake of stretching itself too thin, which allowed each character to be important and have their own moments of development throughout the plot that felt more organic. It also managed to have a very strong sense of story progression, whilst providing enough distractions to not be overly linear. The game was always exciting, working in action scenes like snowboarding and motorcyle chases into the gameplay, rather than leaving them strictly cutscenes. The game also managed to stay continually fresh in environments and quests. The battle system wasn't broken, and it wasn't difficult requiring needless grinding. It encouraged exploration and curiousity with new power-ups and extra plot scenes, not just at the end of the game, but throughout. The music, which is my personal favorite soundtrack from the series, perfectly matches the atmosphere of the game. The characters were often relatable and managed to not be cliche. As an aside, Cloud was not emo until Advent Children (which apparently is due to some plot thing, but I don't care for that movie anyway). It's annoying fanboys who seem to always portray him that way, but it is most likely a reflection of their own insecurities. Squall is emo, but in his defense, considering his childhood and the people around him, he is a very believable, and relatable character as well. As a second aside, Final Fantasy VII qualifies as a fantasy for several reasons. One, fantasy is a sub genre of science fiction, and the alternate world that has lifeblood that people use to make electricity, plus the inclusion of an outerspace parasite instantly slips the game into the science fiction genre. The inclusion of elements that are more mystical, such as the more spiritual elements of the world being alive, magic widely used, and spirits such as the summons, not to the mention the breaking of the realism typically expected in general science fiction in regards to physics and the wild attacks employed by the characters. Final Fantasy VII also takes inspiration from both mythology and folklore, which would place it into the very abstract sub genre, or to clarify modern fantasy. Second, the "Fantasy" in the title may not even refer to the genre in and of itself either. The definition of fantasy: "imagination, especially when extravagant and unrestrained", clearly applies to the story and gameplay of Final Fantasy VII. It's also my favorite game ever... :B


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West Ham United playmaker Dimitri Payet is refusing to play for the club once again – this time for their Under-23 squad. The France international is currently training with West Ham's youngsters after being banished from the first-team set-up by manager Slaven Bilic, but he will not feature against Aston Villa's youngsters on Friday (27 January).
Payet, who has not played for West Ham since 6 January, is eager to leave The London Stadium, despite only signing a bumper five-year-contract worth £125,000-a-week in January last year. Bilic astonishingly revealed that the 29-year-old had downed tools in a press conference earlier this month, and the club are now involved in a turbulent transfer saga with Marseille.
Payet is desperate to return to the Stade Velodrome but The Daily Mail reports that the Ligue 1 outfit have not provided the Hammers with an offer they deem suitable. Bilic has taken Payet out of the first-team reckoning while his future remains unresolved and is currently reaping the rewards; the Irons beat struggling Crystal Palace 3-0 at home before comprehensively defeating Middlesbrough 3-1 at The Riverside Stadium.
Despite harbouring ambitions to leave since the summer, Payet has still managed to score twice and provide six assists in 18 starts for West Ham this season. The former Lille attacker is willing to take a pay cut to ensure he leaves London this month, but it is uncertain if Marseille will match the Premier League outfit's asking price.
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Ah, Fashion Week. With New York Fashion Week coming to a close, I figured this would be the perfect time to discuss my complete lack of fashion and what I thought was legit when it came to fashion. So here we go.
Style is something you're inherently born with. Style is not learned. It cannot be taught. It is in your genes, like your eye color or your favorite ice cream flavor. That being said, this particular gene was obviously skipped over when deciding my eye color (brown) and my favorite ice cream (vanilla… duh.) While my mother and younger sister both have the amazing ability to put clothing together and look done up without trying too hard, I, on the other hand, have trouble picking out what to wear to work in the morning. I will sometimes even avoid going out because it's easier to stay home without pants. I just don't know how. I wish I did because it seems like a magical way of thinking, but I just cannot, for the life of me, dress myself. It sucks. But even though I can't dress myself, I do know how to appreciate fashion and style in others.
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A few from W Mag's ample collection (separated by day – heart eye emojis everywhere)
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Fashion Week Daily went nuts with their show pics (thank G) so here are just a few of my favs.
Fashion is cool. It has built an entire empire by telling people what is cool. But overall, fashion is cool. It allows people to be artistic while expressing themselves. And it can be pretty, or ugly, or somewhere in between. And because of that MILLIONS OF PEOPLE have a job. So don't knock it kids. Just enjoy the pretty pictures.
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This video showcases how media literacy teachers, Michael Novick and Kyra Wolfe, were able to redesign a project-based learning experience to adjust to student interest while staying grounded in media literacy concepts, student critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. (more…)
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Rhys Daunic of The Media Spot produced this workshop video at NASA Godard Institute for Space Studies with Carolyn Harris of RealWorldMatters, and Ryan Goble of Mindblue Inc. to capture the learning experience of 33 teachers from New York City and Illinois as they discussed climate change education with NASA scientists. (more…)
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Sally A. (Kirk) Baker, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 3, 2020. Born on November 26, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hobart J. And Margaret K. (Pauline) Kirk. On March 20, 1971, she married her neighbor while growing up, Eric J. Baker. He predeceased her on December 28, 1998.
Sally was a lifelong area resident, attended local schools and graduated from the former Madonna High School in 1966. Sally later earned her Bachelors Degree in Library Science. She was employed as a librarian, working for various libraries. Sally was an active member and communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, where she worshiped at the Prince of Peace site and enjoyed knitting.
Sally is survived by siblings, Terri Smith, Marguerite Kirk, Mary Sue Harris and Charles Kirk; an aunt, Judy Noworyta; brother and sister-in laws, Keith (Marlene) Baker, Linda Baker, Martha Baker and Maggie (late Roger) Baker; several nieces, nephews and cousins and foreign exchange students, who she thought of as children, Raf and Nomfundo.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Sally's Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, January 6th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. ALL ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Private committal prayers and entombment will be held in Riverdale Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Michael R. Goodlander. To share condolences or to view her tribute video, visit GOODLANDERCARES.com
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Lubań in the early Middle Ages was a Slavic settlement located on the trade route at the ferry across the Kwisa River, at the intersection of roads leading from Silesia to the Bohemia, Lusatia and Meissen. The town was located under the Magdeburg Law before 1268, which initiated the intensive development of Lubań, especially under the rule of the prince of Jawor, Henry I. He initiated the construction of brick fortifications in the second decade of the 14th century. It is difficult to determine exactly when the second ring of fortifications was erected. This could happen both in the fourteenth century and in the first half of the next century.
In the 19th century, medieval fortifications and narrow entrances became an obstacle of the spatial development of the city. In 1832, the fortifications of Mikołajska Gate were pulled down, and four years later the barbican of Bracka Gate was removed. At the end of the 1850s, the fortifications of the Nowogrodziec Gate were demolished. Then, walls, towers and bastions were demolished.
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In Lubań, significant fragments of defensive walls from the north-west, three towers and the Tower of Bracka have survived to this day. The tower is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday.
Pilch J., Leksykon zabytków architektury Dolnego Śląska, Warszawa 2005.
Przyłęcki M., Mury obronne miast Dolnego Śląska, Wrocław 1970.
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lyophilized stem juice of M. sapientum Linn., showed to exhibits
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body weight in banana flower- and pseudostem-treated rats(3).
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(1) Antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of the stem of Musa sapientum Linn. in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by Dikshit P1, Shukla K, Tyagi MK, Garg P, Gambhir JK, Shukla R.(PubMed)
(2) Investigation of antihyperglycaemic activity of banana (Musa sp. var. Nanjangud rasa bale) pseudostem in normal and diabetic rats by Ramu R1, Shirahatti PS, Zameer F, Nagendra Prasad MN.(PubMed).
(3) Beneficial effects of banana (Musa
sp. var. elakki bale) flower and pseudostem on hyperglycemia and
advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in streptozotocin-induced
diabetic rats by Bhaskar JJ1, Shobha MS, Sambaiah K, Salimath PV.(PubMed)
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- Alternative Therapy(Yoga, Anti Aging and Regular Walking)
- Tons of Recipes
Saturday, 21 June 2014
Foods therapy - Banana and Diabetes
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half equaliser condemned Manchester United to their worst start to a league season in 30 years after being held to a draw by Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Aubameyang's chip cancelled out Scott McTominay's first-half strike after VAR overturned an offside decision.
Scotland international McTominay had made it 1-0 with a stunning strike from long range on the stroke of half-time.
Arsenal's Bernd Leno made a crucial late save to deny Marcus Rashford.
More to follow.