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BREAKING UP PHYSIQUEby Sergio Mascarenhas
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Last column I standardized the terminology used in different games to label physical traits. I also organized these stats in a tree where they are related in terms of generality vs. specialization. This time we will focus on the sub-set of physical traits that relate to tangible, static body functions, what I called Physique and its sub-components. In any case let me recall that we are looking at Primary Stats. There may be games that handle some of the concepts we discuss bellow with Secondary or Derived attributes, yet we are not interested in it at this time.
Our initial aim will be to compare the games to see how they handle Physique. For that purpose check the next table.
As you can see I looked at 43 systems that correspond to 50-something games. The most immediate thing to notice is that twelve of those 43 systems handle Physique with a single stat, while the remaining 31 break it up into two or more sub-stats. Of these the great majority (actually 60% of the 43 systems) has a stat for Power and another for Vitality. Needless to say, this is an enduring legacy from D&D, as the fact that most games handle Power under the label of Strength demonstrates. Given that, what's more interesting to look at is the 12% of games that diverge from those two main paradigms.
Let's first look at Power. Both Basic Role Playing and Fuzion sub-divide it into Strength and Size. On the other hand, Skyrealms of Jorune handles Power by recourse to the idea of Strength when it represents individual attributes, yet it uses Size instead to represent the differences in Power among different races. I will not even consider the last option since it's hard to see the rationale between calling one thing by a name here and another name there. It bears mention the fact that Tribe 8 is the only game that has a Power stat but approaches it by the side of Size instead of Strength.
Let's focus on this last point. I'm always surprised by the lack of attention that size gets in rpg mechanics. After all, size is one of the most immediate things we notice about people around us. What's more, it provides a much easier way to measure people than Strength (either if it is through eight or through weight). Finally, we just need to look at our real world experience, for instance, let's look at sports. How are people separated into different categories in sports that rely on power, like combat sports? On weight, of course, which is a measure of size. Yet RPGs ignore it. The only explanation I can find is the power of tradition. Since D&D ignored it, most designers end doing the same.
On what concerns Vitality the vast majority of the games does not sub-divide it. The few that do, Dragonquest and Multiverser, break it up into Constitution and Endurance. Once more, many of the games that have a single trait for Vitality call it Constitution, once more inspired by D&D.
What about Rough Quests, should I follow the pack and go for ( Power plus Vitality )? Should I attempt to sub-divide one or both of them? Or should I default to a single Physique attribute?
Physique vs. Power plus Vitality. First, should I break up Physique into two sub-stats, Power and Vitality, or not? My perspective is simple: Fantasy characters face a lot of physical action and, being pre-modern, they rely to a great extent on individual, congenial capabilities. Furthermore, the variability in terms of physical capabilities is increased by the presence of non-humans. Because of that it is important to provide a good deal of options that may cover the different outlook of a varied set of characters, and that provide more gaming options. Breaking up Physique into Power and Vitality is a good way to ensure this objective. Rough Quests will have at least Power and Vitality.
Power vs. Size plus Strength. The analysis of the different games presented above pointed to the fact that Power tends to be equated with Strength. We have also seen that Size is a marginal stat and that this was somewhat surprising. How should Rough Quests handle this issue?
I said before that RuneQuest is one of my major inspirations � if not my major inspiration. Interestingly enough RuneQuest and, more generally, the other BRP games are among the few that have both Strength and Size. Should I follow in their path? If not, which stat should I retain?
Years ago I reached the conclusion that there was a stat too many in BRP, It made sense to have either Strength or Size, not both. The reason is simple: Strength (the real thing, not the RPG stat) is to a great extent a function of body mass � the thing that a game trait like Size represents. As I mentioned before, that's why combat sports break up people into size categories (by measuring size in terms of weight). It makes no sense to have two attributes that to a great extent cover the same ground. Yes, Strength and size are not exactly the same thing, but most of their impact in fantasy RPGs relates to physical power and that's where they come together. The end result is that Rough Quests will not work like BRP games. It will have either Strength or Size but not both.
Of course, most games in my list do just that. It also happens that most of them handle physical power with Strength. Yet � forgive-me for keeping repeating this - combat sports break up people according to size calculated from weight. We also tend to make judgments on people (are they menacing, dangerous?) based on their size, in this case by a cursory analysis of dimension and shape. These two arguments alone would lead me to opt for Size instead of Strength. Yet, there is something more.
The relationship between size and Strength is not direct. Yes, on average the bigger guy is also the stronger one, but this is not mandatory. Why? Because Strength is not a function of raw size alone. There are two other factors at work that may change the relationship between these traits. The first is what's into size. It includes bone, muscle, skin, brains, fat, etc. Not all of this is used to generate Strength. This is particularly true about a fat person since in this case fat not only is useless in the generation of Strength, it distracts from it by increasing the mass that has to be moved by the person. This reasoning means that when I speak about size I must qualify it by stating that it is useful size -- bones and muscle. The other issue is that Strength or physical power is a function of both useful body mass and adroitness! After all, isn't Strength the product of the ability to move the body mass effectively compounded by the volume of useful body mass available? This means that separating Strength from coordination is actually a dubious choice.
Given all these considerations I'll keep Size but I'll specify that this is useful size -- bones and muscle. Inert body mass like fat is not considered under Size. (If that's so why keep the name? Well, I tried different alternatives -- Body, Body Mass, Muscle, Build -- but nome seemed better than Size.) Two characters with the same Size can have very different body shapes, have different eights and different weights. These differences I'll leave to optional rules where the players will be able to specify if their characters are athletic, thin, compact or fat (for instance), and do things like refer to a drawing that will give them the shape of the character and to a table that will provide both eight and weight, etc. In Rough Quests Size is the attribute that provides the energy that allows the character to power his moves, while Coordination (or one of its sub-attributes -- see the next column) provides the physical control required to use that energy effectively. Size without Coordination leads to spoiled energy (a lot of sweet, groans, and erratic moves, etc.), while Coordination without Size generates precise, technically brilliant moves that just have no impact. Strength is, then, the combined effect of Size and Coordination. How this will be represented by the rules is still to be seen.
The bottom line is that Rough Quests will have a single trait to represent physical power. That trait will be related to size and will be called exactly that.
Vitality vs. Constitution plus Endurance. The analysis of different game systems shows that most of these have a single stat to represent the ability to endure physical hardships irrespective of their nature, yet some break it up into a trait that covers hardships resulting from external factors (sickness, damage, poisoning, etc.) and another that covers exertion (due to effort, lack of sleep, water, food, etc.). I called these two Constitution and Endurance respectively. How should I deal with this?
Needless to say, I need a stat to represent health, the ability to endure damage, illnesses, etc. (Interestingly, I could break it up into several stats corresponding to different external hardships, yet I think that it is better not to introduce that level of complexity. Besides, I may be able to cover this at a latter stage when I'll handle secondary traits.)
What about endurance? Let me start with the realist argument. Well, this is pre-modern fantasy inspired by pre-modern real world realities, so it is about a world where characters have a hard and physically demanding life. They are used to endure sleepless nights, shortages of food and to beg for a bowl of water. My reading of real world sources on the life of soldiers and common people in the Renaissance period shows that people were able to live and function even in the most exerting situations. The factors covered under Endurance matered only when people were pushed to really extreme situations. Now, these situations tend to be exceptional. Why having a stat to cover it?
There is also the gamist argument. Most often than not, rules for endurance are a core to play. They introduce a further level of complexity without much gain in terms of every-day game situations. In my opinion it's better to treat endurance with special rules that focus on the extreme situations where endurance really matters, not with general rules to be applied every time. Based on these considerations I can live happily without an Endurance stat.
Yes, I need something to represent the physical status of the character yet Vitality is enough to do the trick. It cover both Constitution and Endurance.
We can close the column. Rough Quests will handle Physique with a pair of attributes: Size and Vitality. Next column we will look at Coordination.
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Elephant Raju Cries After Being Rescued From 50 Years Of Suffering In Chains
This heartbreaking story is about as elephant Raju from India that had an incredibly rough life. After being poached from his mother he was thrown from one owner to another, until he was left living in terrible conditions with no shelter at night, being used as a beggars prop all day long. Raju survived only from passing tourists and sometimes had to eat plastic and paper while being chained 24 hours a day. A wildlife organisation SOS-UK could not stand the injustice and decided to save him in a daring midnight rescue operation.
The elephant, realizing he was being saved, started to cry: "It was incredibly emotional. We knew in our hearts he realised he was being freed" – claims Pooja Binepal, one of the rescuers in an interview with Presspeople. "Tears began to roll down Raju's face. Some no doubt were due to the pain but he also seemed to sense that change was coming. He felt hope for the first time" – says another rescuer Kartick.
The first time your heart was torn from your chest,
You thought you were dying.
You knew you could not live with the empty space.
So you replaced your heart with metaphors
And set out to create a world where the metaphor was unbreakable.
Now look what you've done—
You can't breathe so you write.
You can't hurt so you drink rum and pour our pirate chanties.
You can't want revenge so you leave.
When I see you I have two thoughts:
You are the reason The Smith's wrote songs,
And my god, you are beautiful.
You are so beautiful
Blinking stars go blind.
But I can see this is going to get ugly.
The metaphors don't make you feel whole anymore.
You sell out your deepest insecurities for a handful of laughs.
This life has you wound so tight you make grandfather clocks look relaxed.
You hold your body like banks hold money—all locked up.
Your shoulders are glass rocks waiting for the next attack.
But you've got it all wrong.
You don't survive history.
History survives you.
There is no breakthrough without breakdown.
If you're going to break, shatter.
No explanations.
No limp-legged dog excuses.
No messing with this bullet proof vest fury
So popular with the cops and the presidents.
You've got to break like Texas.
You've got to take the pain from the safety valve of your heart
And return it to your fists.
Fight your better judgment 'till you're sinister again,
'till your body remembers what it already knows how to do—
bend back
and manifest grief.
Scream torches 'till you embarrass the enlightened.
Please. No more polite conversations with your death wish.
Give it something useful to do.
Change your life.
Cause I can't stand to see you like this.
So blue, my eyes turn green in your presence.
Listen—you are so beautiful,
Grass pushes through sidewalk cracks just to kiss your feet.
Maybe no one ever told you,
But the heart IS a metaphor.
Yours is growing so strong
You'll have your rhythm back any day now—
Loving like rumours spread.
Dreaming like lunatic spacemen jump from their suits.
Living like you never forgot how.
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Did you know that your employer technically can't stop you from discussing your salary with others? Or that it's not up to them whether you get overtime for working those extra hours or not? It turns out there are labor laws on the national level in the US and many at state and local levels that afford workers rights that you won't find documented in most employee handbooks.
For example, most companies don't care for employers discussing their salaries with one another—some have policies that say discussing your salary with others is grounds for termination, but the National Labor Relations Act says that employers cannot prevent staff discussing wages amongst themselves. Similarly, whether you get overtime for extra hours at work depends entirely on whether your position is exempt (salaried, so you get nothing) or non-exempt (hourly, you must be paid for every hour worked), not some magic formula concocted by your manager.
Of course, whether you're willing to hold your employer's feet to the fire and demand you be paid for overtime or that they obey the law is another story—jobs are hard enough to come by that you may not want to rock the boat, but you should be aware of your rights so you know when you're being manipulated and when your company really appreciates your work. Hit the link below to read up on some more rights you may not even know you have.
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Alabama hit Bryant-Denny Stadium for the second scrimmage of the spring. The media was allowed to only see warm-ups and a few drills before the scrimmage.
Cornerback Maurice Smith who looked to be slowed by an injury late in the week was a full participant today. Nick Saban said that he was suffering from a concussion this week so they were just being cautious with him. That along with Eddie Jackson's injured has allowed freshman Tony Brown to "get a ton of reps."
Linebacker Dillon Lee who was arrested this week for a DUI was fully participating as well.
After the scrimmage Saban spoke to the media and said today's emphasis was simply about improving from last week which he said there was a "significant" amount of. He said that they still need to form some "mental toughness" to finish better, but he likes the attitude from the team.
There were no new injuries in this scrimmage but a few guys are "dinged up."
Saban wasn't pleased with the way the team ran the ball, the opposite of the first scrimmage, but both Amari Cooper and Blake Sims looked good again according to Nick Saban. Saban said that Sims is "showing a lot of command" with the offense, and that he is also making plays with his feet scrambling. Saban said his pocket presence and accuracy continue to improve but all the other quarterbacks need more consistency.
Saban said that second team defense looked better than last week and tackling overall was better as well as run defense.
The stats that Alabama released are below.
Blake Sims: 24-39, 288 yards, 3 TD
Cooper Bateman: 16-31, 160 yards, 2 TD
Alec Morris: 4-7, 90 yards, 1 TD
Altee Tenpenny: 15 carries, 39 yards, 1 TD
Tyren Jones: 10 carries, 34 yards
Kenyan Drake: 4 carries, 19 yards
Amari Cooper: 9 catches, 97 yards, 1 TD
Chris Black: 6 catches, 89 yards
ArDarius Stewart: 2 catches, 66 yards, 1 TD
Kenyan Drake: 2 catches, 55 yards, 1 TD
OJ Howard: 3 catches, 38 yards
Robert Foster: 4 catches, 34 yards, 1 TD
Malcolm Faciane: 4 catches, 29 yards
Paker Barrineau: 2 catches, 27 yards
Jalston Fowler: 1 catch, 21 yards
Christion Jones: 3 catches, 18 yards, 1 TD
Trey DePriest: 6 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble
Jarran Reed: 5 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup
Jarrick Williams: 4 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss
A'Shawn Robinson: 4 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss
Xzavier Dickson: 3 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack
Blake Sims: 3 TDs (4 yards, 18 yards, 6 yards)
Cooper Bateman: 2 TDs (48 yards, 3 yards)
Alec Morris: 1 TD (65 yards)
RUSHING TDs
Derrick Henry: 1 TD (2 yards)
Altee Tenpenny: 1 TD (3 yards)
DEFENSIVE TDs
Cyrus Jones: 1 TD (35 yard fumble return)
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Tesla pulling plug on Toyota RAV4 EV battery deal
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Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Crossover , Toyota , Earnings/Financials , Tesla , Electric The future of the Toyota RAV4 EV appears to be in doubt. Tesla supplies the EVs battery packs, and it says that production ends later this year. " Toyota is expected to end the current RAV4 EV model this year," Tesla said in its quarterly financial filing obtained by Bloomberg . "Our production activities under this program are expected to end in 2014," the company said. This timeline fits closely with the original production plans for the RAV4 EV. When the $100-million project was first announced, Tesla said that it expected to supply battery packs for the vehicle from 2012 to 2014 . Building components for the Japanese automaker continues to bring in money, though. In the company's Q1 2014 letter to shareholders , it said: "Automotive revenue included $15 million of Toyota powertrain sales." According to Bloomberg , Toyota has sold just 1,594 RAV4 EV models from 2012 through April 2014. Initially, the business had estimated that it would sell 2,600 units of the electrified crossover . Toyota has not officially said that it plans to end production of the RAV4 EV yet.
Union to launch Toyota organization drive in Canada
January 13, 2014 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Budget , Hybrid , Sedan , Plants/Manufacturing , Crossover , Hatchback , Lexus , Toyota , UAW/Unions , Canada , Luxury Toyota may be heading toward some labor issues in the Great White North, as employees at a pair of Canadian Toyota factories may be set for a certification vote. The Unifor union, which was the result of a merger last year between the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union, will be holding the vote. Over 40 percent of the employees at the Woodstock and Cambridge, Ontario factories have signed union cards, cresting the minimum percentage required to instigate a legal certification vote, according to Reuters . The Woodstock factory is responsible for RAV4 production, while Cambridge builds the Lexus RX350 and RX450h , as well as the Toyota Corolla . The two factories employ nearly 7,000 people. It's unclear when the union will hold a certification vote at the two factories, but what is rather clear are the worker complaints. Employees are concerned about workers being hired on temporary contracts which lack the benefits of full employment, John Aman, head of organizing for Unifor, told Reuters . Toyota countered that argument. "First, people are hired on contract basis and only when we can make a long-term commitment to them, in terms of their employment security, do we transition them into permanent status," spokesman Greig Mordue said. "Over the past 12 months or so we've hired 1,000 new team members and we've also made 900 contracts permanent." Union to launch Toyota organization drive in Canada originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:00:00 EST.
Toyota SEMA concepts promote active lifestyles, rallying [w/video]
October 31, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Aftermarket , SEMA Show , Videos , Toyota , Specialty , Design/Style Toyota has six vehicles that it's bringing to the Specialty Equipment Market Association ( SEMA ) show next week, all of which were developed by and for people who live active lifstyles. Four of them are the result of the Toyota Dream Build Challenge, which tasked a team of athletes and vehicle customization shops to build Toyota sedans, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in seven weeks that would enhance performance in their respective sports. We'll lead off with the CamRally Camry , developed by NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman, Kyle Busch Motorsports and Mooresville, NC shop Detroit Speed, Inc. for the Dream Build Challenge, because it appeals to us gearheads (sure, call us one-sided). It was totally transformed into a rally vehicle, and it has to be the most badass Camry we can remember seeing. The sedan is always a bit flaccid-looking in stock form, but the CamRally's wide body and other exterior upgrades and the turbocharger make us forget about that, as do its stripped, painted interior and Sparco race seat. We're not going to judge a vehicle based on its name, because the 'Let's Go Moto' Tundra , a creation spurred by Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross (JGRMX) teammates Josh Grant and Justin Brayton for the Dream Build Challenge, is a great addition to any dirt biker's arsenal – and we could see ourselves towing a track car behind it with a set of tools, tires and other equipment stored in the bed. JGRMX's shop and N-Fab handled the build. The other two Dream Build Challenge vehicles are the Oakley Ultimate Dream Ski 4Runner , created by freestyle skier Simon Dumont and Herbst Smith Fabrication, and the Crusher Corolla , developed by pro BMX rider Drew Bezanson, Skull Candy and Motorsports Technical Center. Head here to vote for your favorite Dream Build Challenge vehicle.
Toyota wants improved crash scores with midcycle facelifts
August 30, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Safety , Lexus , Scion , Toyota The performances of some Toyotas in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) regimen of crash tests leave something to be desired. Consider the small overlap frontal crash test: only six Toyota , Lexus and Scion vehicles have undergone the new test, yet all but one of them received a poor rating. Osama Nagata, CEO of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc., says midcycle vehicle updates are in the works to address the safety issues brought to light by the IIHS test, Automotive News reports . He confirmed that the RAV4 is getting safety updates following its crash test performance last month , but he didn't name any other models. All three Toyotas that were tested – 2013 RAV4, 2012-2013 Prius V , 2012-2013 Camry – received poor ratings. The 2007-2012 Lexus ES 350 and 2006-2013 IS 250/350 also received poor ratings. The only other Toyota Motor Corp. vehicle to score better than poor is the 2014 Scion TC. It received an acceptable rating in the small overlap frontal crash test and is the only recent vehicle in Toyota's line-up to get the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating. The small overlap front crash test measures the safety of a car when its front left corner is strikes an object during an accident, bypassing traditional crumple zones, which deform in a way to protect passengers.
Toyota gives a free RAV4 to 50-millionth customer [w/video]
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Filed under: Car Buying , Videos , Crossover , Toyota Not surprisingly, the 50-millionth Toyota product sold in the US was a Camry , but Toyota had a big surprise in store for Michael Dee, the buyer of said milestone vehicle. Toyota group vice president Bill Fay showed up at Dee's house to not only personally thank him for the purchase, but also completely paid off that brand new Camry, presenting the owner with a clear title. But that wasn't all. As you can tell from the image above, Fay had one more trick up his sleeve. The group VP brought along a brand new 2013 Toyota RAV4 , which was also presented to Dee in appreciation. The best part is that Dee's genuine amazement was all caught on video, which is posted below . Continue reading Toyota gives a free RAV4 to 50-millionth customer [w/video] Toyota gives a free RAV4 to 50-millionth customer [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
2013 Toyota RAV4 earns 'poor' rating in IIHS small overlap crash test [w/video]
July 12, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Safety , Videos , Crossover , Toyota When the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested a batch of SUVs in its small overlap frontal crash test earlier this year, it held off on putting the Toyota RAV4 in the blender because the new, 2013 model was due to arrive shortly after the test. The new crossover might be better than it was before, but it could still only manage a rating of "Poor" in the test that has been a bugbear for a number of manufacturers. Among other issues, the IIHS noted that the steering column moved seven inches to the right causing the crash test dummy to practically miss the airbag, the dummy's left foot was trapped in deformed sheetmetal and the dummy's head hit the instrument panel. The 2013 RAV4 earned the Top Safety Pick rating by scoring well in the Institute's four other tests. A good score in this particular test would have earned it the Top Safety Pick+ rating that is so far only claimed by the 2014 Subaru Forester and 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in the SUV category. There's a press release below with more details and a video of the test. Continue reading 2013 Toyota RAV4 earns 'poor' rating in IIHS small overlap crash test [w/video] 2013 Toyota RAV4 earns 'poor' rating in IIHS small overlap crash test [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
2013 Toyota RAV4
April 17, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Crossover , Toyota , New Car Reviews A Nicer View Than Ever Of Middle Of The Road When we had our first shot behind the wheel of the 2013 Toyota RAV4 , the overall judgment from Managing Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski could be summed up in a sentence along the lines of, "Eh, not bad." The truth is that the compact crossover segment, now filled with not-so-compact offerings, is as cutthroat as any in the industry these days. When a heavyweight player like the RAV4 comes to market with a new generation, it is not at liberty to start from a clean sheet, lest it throw cold water on a vehicle that sells tens of thousands of units globally every month. Like De La Soul says, "Stakes is high." If the choices in the marketplace were still largely limited to the Honda CR-V , as was the case when this market niche was green, the Toyota offering might actually seem like the exciting choice. But with new players offering better dynamic thrills ( Mazda CX-5 ), cool turbo motors and fancy technology ( Ford Escape ), or even crunchy cred ( Subaru Forester ), the small crossover shopper is really spoiled for choice in 2013. With Mr. Korzeniewski's excellent First Drive review covering the granularity of the RAV4 specification so well, we chose to focus our notes this time around on living with the Toyota in its natural suburban habitat for a longer stretch. What's more, we'll try to mark out where the CUV wins, loses or draws with the rest of the strident segment. Continue reading 2013 Toyota RAV4 2013 Toyota RAV4 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink


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Sutcliffe has cancer
We have met the enemy and he is us.
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I usually shit gold.
I'm a lifelong Sox fan, but I also remember rooting for the '84 Cubbies. Rick was something else that season. Best wishes to him and his family.
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He's such a nice guy even F***tard will have trouble ripping him. Somehow, I think he will, but he'll have trouble doing it.
Our prayers are with him. sutcliffe, that is.
It is only when a mosquito lands on your testicles that you realize there is always a way to solve problems without violence.
This Jerry Reinsdorf's fault.
F***tard will find an angle. Always has, Always will.
Fire the F***tard.
"Fuck the kingsguard, fuck the city, fuck the king."
M: You don't trust anyone, do you?
James Bond: No.
M: Then you've learned your lesson.
My hopes and prayers go out to Rick. He led us on a season to remember.
I only watch TV if someone is keeping score.
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent Isaac Asimov
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx
Ubi caritas et amor, deus ibi est
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Reason to Loose Weight
So I can better fit into the desk at school.
I'm almost 25 and I feel like I'm in elementary school - true big kid who can't fit in their desk. What happened to tables? This is college.
It's three months til my 25th birthday and I'm still fat. I would like a happy birthday this year - nothing will change unless I do something. Duh.
Oh my lord…
It's been six months since last I've written anything?! Why do I do this what is wrong with me?! Well - I'm back (again) I'm currently heading towards NYC for a work trip but will be staying on to visit friends. I will be doing A LOT of vegan eating while in there. Yes, everything I eat is vegan but in NYC there are so many awesome special vegan specific places! Planned stops - Dunwell Vegan Donuts - I haven't eaten a donut in three years - so I have no shame! I'm also planning on going to Vaute Couture - they just just opened a store front in Williamsburg! Can't
Today's juice - made for me by my hubby!
4 red apples
4 green apples
2 oranges
This juice is super yummy - I've already taken a big gulp from it! It's nice to end my juice fast with a yummy juice! I think in the future this might be part of my breakfast
Today's juice - good for weight loss:
1 big yam
5 red apples
I added some filtered water to thin it out a bit.
This juice is high in vitamins A and C - drinking it is a great way to add fiber to your diet and satisfy your sweet tooth healthily!
faithfullyhealthy-deactivated20 asked: I LOVE your Vibrams!!! It always makes me smile a little more seeing somebody else who owns them, as well! :)
Dude I totally love them! I got them as my new running (jogging) shoes and have been breaking my feet in with them walking. I love them cause they're just awesome and vegan and minimalist!
Even my feet have lost weight! These shoes fit much better and the Velcro strap goes further across now!
Monday Mornin' Weigh-in!
Current weight: 214.2
That's a loss of 8.8 pounds - meaning I've lost 20 pounds in two weeks!
The last time I was at this weight was THREE YEARS AGO and it was having been in the hospital for a month! It's crazy thinking that I'm now back to where I was when I met my husband over two years ago (and I met him after having lost 40 pounds) - I was finally able to button up the shirt I wore on our first date. It's amazing because I have a whole new wardrobe of clothes (that I didn't have to go out and buy) because I kept all my size 14s because I knew one day I would be back. It feels good. I'm done yet of course but I feel happy.
However, I'm thinking of ending my juice fast of Tuesday and here's why. On the 29th of this month I'm leaving for England for two weeks and I can't take my juicer with me and my grandma of course doesn't have one. When one breaks a fast one can't just go back to eating normally (even though I did that last time - hence all the weight gain). Essentially my stomach has been "asleep" all this time and I need to reawaken my digestion. There are three phases to go through - which each last as long as half of the fasting time. If I have Tuesday be my last fasting day then I will have fasted for two complete weeks - which was my original goal when I started this the first time. Obviously I want to keep going with this since I've seen such great results but it's not practical right now and I want to come off the fast properly and not mess up all the progress I've made thus far!
I also want to do a 5K on the 28th! First it's time for a morning jaunt (of five miles) with the husband :)
Went to an organic cafe and got a juice made for me - ooh la la! My juice has apple, beet, carrot, celery, greens and wheatgrass! I chose it for the wheatgrass! Drinking it is making sitting in traffic to get home much more tollerable!
samsbalderdash-deactivated20120 asked: I like the juice bottles you use. Do they contain all your juice for the day? Will also be trying your recipes, they sound yummy! Congrats on the weight loss too!
Hey thanks! I'm just using an old "Naked" juice bottle (which is made from other bottles!). It holds 32 ounces of juice which is perfect for a days worth - though I've been noticing lately that I've been having a hard time drinking the whole thing by the end of the day - I think because my stomach must have shrunk. But I like making a day's worth of juice In the morning in one go - 1 because I work full-time and 2 because then I don't have to keep rewashing my juicer!
Today's juice - can you guess what it is?!
5 oranges
12 carrots
Good for satisfying your appetite!
This is me at American Eagle wearing a size 14 dress - gush gush gush!
I think this jacket really shows my progress - I'm not even sucking in! Grrr I really wish I had bought it!
This is me at H&M wearing a size 14 dress - a first. Today I actually feel good about myself and think I look decent - I still have a ways to go but I'm feeling good about myself for the first time in a lonnngg time.
Today's juice - another fav:
12 kiwis (peeled)
5 red apples
5 granny smith apples
Not all the juice fit in that glass of course - the rest is in the pitcher in the fridge. Today's my first day off in 7 days so I'm being fancy and drinking out of a proper glass today :-)
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I think he values his hands too much to lay one on you - but it's good you mentioned him! Because it concerns him!
I'm getting rather bored of the whole playing human thing, and thought, well - I could take off, but better to ask the missus. So, Flora, darling, light of my life, is it alright if we holiday away from Earth on the weekends?
That sounds lovely, actually. It's been a little stifling in the new house so, um… I'd love to take holidays on the weekends. It'll be a nice change of pace!
Right! I mean, they might eat you - but don't be afraid to give them a kick if they try that.
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Gather around boys and girls, it's storytime! The digital licensing rights for Dungeons and Dragons is owned by Wizards of the Coast, which is in turn a subsidiary of Hasbro. Furthermore, Hasbro also owned a little subsidiary named Atari. Atari, was a publisher for two developers: Turbine and Cryptic Studios.
Here's where the drama starts. Turbine is makes a game called Dungeons and Dragons Online, which Atari promises to publish and distribute. Some time down the road, Cryptic starts developing Neverwinter, which if you're familiar with the Neverwinter Nights series, is also based on the Dungeons and Dragons role playing game. Of course, D&D Online is a MMO, so Cryptic claims that Neverwinter isn't a MMO, but rather an "online multiplayer game." Just so, you know, they're not double dipping.
Now one publisher with two big D&D titles, everyone that has any foresight is already finding cover from the oncoming shitstorm. Turbine eventually sues Atari for $30 million, claiming that the publisher failed to meet it's publishing and distribution obligations. Turbine further claims that Atari secretly started a termination strategy that started from improperly marketing D&D Online that would culminate into choking off sales and killing D&D Online to make way for it's new favorite child, Neverwinter.
In an rather anti-climatic end, the lawsuit was settled out of court (of course) and neither side has really spilled the beans on anything (of course.) However, afterwards Turbine was acquired by Warner Brothers and effectively taking them out of this storyline.
Some time later, Namco Bandai strikes a deal with Atari and purchases Atari's European distribution company. Namco Bandai being a direct competitor of Hasbro, well let's just say everyone should just stay ducked down as there is no sign of the shitstorm subsiding. Of course there is a lawsuit. Hasbro sues Atari claiming that the deal allows an "unautorhized sublicensing relationship," specifically allowing them access to the D&D license is a violation of the contract between Atari and Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast. Atari fires back, issuing their own statement that says Hasbro is resorting to "meritless allegations, in an apparent attempt to unfairly take back rights granted to Atari."
In the end, after everything was again squared away to everyone's satisfaction, Habsro regained full rights to their D&D digital license. Although Atari will no longer be able to license D&D games, part of the settlement let them continue development of certain D&D games.
All while this is happening, Cryptic has been hemorrhaging money. Without missing a beat, Atari puts Cryptic Studios on the market. As quickly as they were put up for sale, they were bought by Beijing based MMO operator, Perfect World, for approximately $50 million. This delays the release of Neverwinter until the end of 2012, and probably for the best. Cryptic has a track record of having very short development cycles and pumping out games before they're fully cooked. It seems like Perfect World is having none of that, having bought Cryptic and the attached Neverwinter project to strengthen it's presence in the Western market. Furthermore, with this acquisition and probably because D&D Online and it's "sibling" Neverwinter are now living under separate households, Neverwinter proclaims loudly that it will be in fact a full fledged MMO upon release. Duh.
There ya go kiddos! That brings us up to speed on this episode of The Real Housewives of Game Development. Hopefully with all the drama behind it, Neverwinter is on full steam ahead. Judging from what's been shown off over the past weekend at PAX East, it's doing just that.
MMORPG.com gives it the "Best of Show" award, seemingly coming out of the woodwork and blowing a lot of people away after not releasing much info for some time.
Furthermore, staying with their "freemium" niche, Neverwinter will also be published as free to play. Whether or not the game will be a "pay to win" aka, real money buys you items that clearly gives you a gameplay edge is still to be seen. So far the claim is that Perfect World's cash shop expertise and Cryptic's ideals will lead to only cosmetic or convenience items. However, Perfect World's track record does show that it offers a variety of play to win items for their other games. Let's all just cross our fingers that this doesn't bleed over to Neverwinter.
Also, keeping up with the new hotness: Neverwinter will be an action MMORPG that tosses away traditional tab targeting for combat. Which is apparently, the thing to do nowadays. Meaning you'll be able to run around as you attack, and fill bandits with arcane spells using an aiming crosshair.
Cryptic is also going to focus heavily on user generated content as they have done in the past Neverwinter games. They've included "The Foundry," essentially a level creater with the full ability to weave in NPCs and storylines. Meaning we'll be able to experience entire campaigns created by other die hard D&D players from day one.
You'll definitely want to keep an eye on this one, and hell, that won't be hard as it's absolutely gorgeous.
I may have fudged up some of the details, so please don't kill me, that legal mumbo jumbo makes my penis soft.


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Education Associate Literacy Teacher
Position: Education Associate Literacy Teacher Department: Education Department
Location: Gerry, East Harlem Schedule: Tues. & Thurs, 3:45-6:00 (Oct-Mar)
Salary: $15.00-$20.00 ...
Teach and Travel in Korea and China
Are you a recent college graduate or college senior who is interested in not only teaching, but living abroad to experience a different country and culture?
Aclipse currently seeks to fill hundreds of English teaching jobs for our internationally-respected clients in South ...
Gymboree Play & Music Employee, Teacher
Gymboree Play & Music of Manhattan is looking for outstanding candidates to join our team!
Weekend and weekday opportunity for fun, energetic MALE or FEMALE instructors with a passion for PLAY who possess excellent customer service skills. Must be comfortable leading and ...
Oct 16 -
New York
C# Developer
Job Responsibilities:
Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Coordinate software system ...
Part-Time Certified Teachers - Staten Island
Description Learn It System's is seeking a certified teacher (or recently graduated certified "student teacher") for Non Public Schools in Staten Island. The Certified Teacher will provide tutorial services in reading, math and ESL, and will work M-F. Responsibilities ...
Oct 16 -
Staten Island
Assistant Training Lead
~~Role Purpose:
The role is within the Country Change Delivery team, which is responsible for the implementation of new policies and processes that govern how we do business, and with whom. This role will focus on training delivery and translating training materials. The ...
Oct 15 -
New York
Seeking our next Leader! "Now Hiring Appointment Setters"
Verengo Solar is the largest residential solar specialist in the country. We market, sell, and install solar photovoltaic systems that allow homeowners to save money on their electricity bills all the while converting to a clean, renewable source of energy that is good for ...
Oct 15 -
White Plains
Social Worker
We currently have a challenging opportunity available for a Social Worker. Provides assistance in understanding illness and disabilities. Helps resolve personal, financial and environment difficulties. Works in accordance with UCP of NYC policies, the rules and requirements ...
Oct 13 -
This position is responsible for supporting the efficient operation and
growth of the Homestay Program. Regional Managers will
be charged with supporting Homestay Coordinators with training,
supervision, fiscal management, and monthly reports. Regional Managers
will develop ...
Oct 12 -
New York
Promotes the Homestay Program in the community. Places advertisements or posters at
schools and responds to all homestay inquiries within the area.
Maintains current and complete files of all prospective homestay families.
Recruits, ...
Oct 12 -
Oyster Bay
Oct 12 -
Staten Island
English Tutor
Working as an Educator is my passion.
I am a mature woman with ll years experience teaching and tutoring children and adults. I also have a lot of experience teaching ESL students and adults English skills.
I live in Manhattan on the Upper East Side and my schedule is open ...
Oct 10 -
New York
Scrum Master SPANISH FLUENCY-Global School Initiative
Excelon Associates Inc. is seeking a BILINGUAL English/Spanish highly-talented product team members to develop online programs that support K-12 district and school improvement efforts globally. The Scrum Master will focus on ensuring that the learning assets and foundation ...
Native English (American) Instructor
Native English instructor who is Qualified and Experienced:
Are you qualified and experienced in teaching?
If yes, then this is your opportunity to join a multicultural and fun place to work. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic Native Language instructors ...
Oct 9 -
New York
English Teacher Instructor in China
Chinese Community Network (CCN) is authorized and certified by the China National Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs, an administrative agency of the state council of the People's Republic of China responsible for certifying foreign experts to provide expertise in Mainland ...
Oct 8 -
New York
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Hiring Immediately)
The Assistant Teacher It is the responsibility of the preschool teacher's assistant to plan activities for children, such as storytelling or art projects. He or she must help organize the classroom and plan intellectual activities for children, per the lead teacher's ...
Oct 7 -
New York
Assistant Teacher/Floater
Tutor Time Childcare Learning Centers in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking Assistant Teachers/Floaters in our Newborn to Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. Prior Childcare experience is recommended. We provide a fun, challenging work environment that fosters teamwork, inspires ...
Oct 5 -
New Hyde Park
Instructional Designer
If you're an outstanding Instructional Designer with the talent and the ability to create both traditional, instructor led and web-based training materials, this is your opportunity to join Canon U.S.A., an innovative, internationally respected employer of choice. You will ...
Oct 3 -
substitute teachers private schools
Prominent private schools seek substitute teachers, grades N-12. These very enriched educational atmospheres offer a very creative learning environment, small classroom sizes, 10-19 students, some classes have 2-3 teachers. Candidate must be a college grad and have ...
Sep 30 -
principal private school
Prestigious private all-girls Catholic school, rich in tradition and history, is interviewing candidates to replace their current Principal who is retiring.
The new Principal will oversee all educational curriculum, be involved in staff development, school budget, school ...
Sep 30 -
ELA & Math State Exam Prep Teacher
Bright Future Tutoring Services has an exceptional reputation for providing premier tutoring services and catapulting students toward success when the expertise and passion of our teachers is paired with the hard-work and dedication of our students. Our customers anticipate ...
Sep 28 -