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− | {{For|about=the game produced by [[Bethesda Softworks]]|the canceled ''Fallout 3'' by [[Black Isle Studios]]|Van Buren|an overview of our ''Fallout 3''-related articles|Portal:Fallout 3}} |
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− | |image =Fallout 3 cover art.png |
− | |developer =[[Bethesda Game Studios]] |
− | |publisher =[[Bethesda Softworks]]
[[Ubisoft]] (GER) |
− | |release date =October 28, 2008 (US)
October 31, 2008 (EU, AU)
December 4, 2008 (JP) |
− | |genre =Role-playing game |
− | |engine =[[Gamebryo]] |
− | |modes =Single player |
− | |rating =BBFC: 18
[[wikipedia:Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO]]: Z
[[wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: M
OFLC: MA15+
PEGI: 18+
OFLC (NZ): 18+
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− | |platforms =[[Fallout 3 (PC)|Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, or Vista]]
[[Fallout 3 (Xbox 360)|Xbox 360]]
[[Fallout 3 (PlayStation 3)|PlayStation 3]] |
− | |media =Blu-ray disc, DVD, digital download |
− | |requirements ='''Minimum''': Windows XP/Vista
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− | 1GB System RAM (XP)/ 2GB System RAM (Vista)
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− | 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
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− | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)
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− | '''''Fallout 3''''' is a post-apocalyptic computer and console semi-open ended, action role-playing game developed and published by [[Bethesda Softworks]] as the third installment in the [[Fallout series|''Fallout'' series]] and a sequel to [[Interplay]]'s ''[[Fallout]]'' and ''[[Fallout 2]]''. It was released on October 28, 2008 in North America, on October 31, 2008 in Europe and on December 4, 2008 in Japan. It is available on the [[Fallout 3 (PC)|PC]], [[Fallout 3 (Xbox 360)|Xbox 360]] and [[Fallout 3 (PlayStation 3)|PlayStation 3]]. |
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− | The game takes place in the year [[Timeline#2277|2277]], 200 years after the [[Great War]], on the East Coast of what used to be the [[United States of America]], mostly in [[Washington, D.C.]], Southwest [[Maryland]], Eastern [[Pennsylvania]] and Northeast [[Virginia]]. The game play features include real-time combat and first or third person perspective, in contrast to the previous games, which were turn-based and isometric. |
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− | ==Setting and story== |
− | ===Setting=== |
− | [[Image:Capitol m.jpg|thumb|280px|Capitol Hill]] |
− | {{Main|Fallout world}} |
− | The game is set in a post-apocalyptic, [[divergence|retro-futuristic]] [[Washington, D.C.]] following the [[Great War]] between the [[United States|U.S.]], [[China]] and other countries. The Great War was a conventional and nuclear war that occurred on October 23, [[Timeline#2077|2077]] which caused immense damage and destruction despite lasting only less than two hours. Before the [[Great War]] were the [[Resource Wars]], during which the [[United Nations]] disbanded, a plague rendered the [[United States]] paranoid, and [[Canada]] was annexed. |
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− | ===Story=== |
− | {{Main|Fallout 3 plot}} |
− | The player character, known as the [[Lone Wanderer]] in-game, is a young inhabitant of [[Vault 101]], a fallout shelter in the Washington, D.C. area. The vault has reportedly been sealed for 200 years, until the player's father, [[James (Fallout 3)|James]], opens the only door to the outside world and disappears without any explanation. The [[Alphonse Almodovar|Vault Overseer]] believes that the Lone Wanderer was involved in James' escape, and sends the vault's security force to arrest the player character. This leaves the player little choice but to follow James by escaping the vault, with the hope of locating James and finding out why he left. |
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− | Abandoned to rust, decay, and creeping vegetation, monuments from before the [[Great War]] still stand amidst the ruins of [[Washington, D.C.]]: the [[Capitol Building]], the [[Jefferson Memorial]] and the battered remains of the [[Washington Monument]]; this desolate area is known as the [[Capital Wasteland]]. A central hub of civilization in the ruins of the former capital is [[Rivet City]], based in and around the remains of an aircraft carrier carried far inland and beached by a catastrophic tidal wave whose waters have long since receded. Other large settlements include the towns of [[Megaton]], [[Canterbury Commons]], [[Big Town]], [[Arefu]], [[Tenpenny Tower]] and [[Paradise Falls]]. Movement between towns is done on foot through the wastes. In the Metro area rubble blocks the streets, but one can use the DC [[Metro]] tunnels. |
− | The [[Brotherhood of Steel (Capital Wasteland)|Brotherhood of Steel]] community is stationed in the [[Citadel]] built in the ruins of the pre-War Pentagon. The mysterious [[Burke (Fallout 3)|Mister Burke]] and his employer, [[Allistair Tenpenny]], send the player on a mission of sabotage and destruction in the town of [[Megaton]]. But it is [[Vault 87 super mutant|super mutant]]s, who since emerging from their refuges have waged an unceasing war against [[human]]s to invade their territory,<ref>[http://spong.com/detail/editorial.jsp?eid=10109624&cid=&tid=&pid=&plid=&page=4&cb=52 Interview with Pete Hines] at SPOnG.com</ref> and the [[Enclave]] - the self-styled inheritors of the power of the United States government - under the leadership of their new President [[John Henry Eden]] and his ruthless second-in-command Colonel [[Augustus Autumn]], who are the player's biggest foes in the game. |
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− | ===Cast=== |
− | * [[Ron Perlman]] - [[Narrator]] |
− | * [[Liam Neeson]] - [[James (Fallout 3)|James]], the player character's father. |
− | * [[Malcolm McDowell]] - [[Enclave]] President [[John Henry Eden]] |
− | * [[Peter Gil]] - [[Enclave]] military commander Colonel [[Augustus Autumn]] |
− | * [[Heather Marie Marsden]] - [[Sarah Lyons]] |
− | * [[Erik Dellums]] - [[Three Dog]] |
− | * [[Wes Johnson]] - [[Burke (Fallout 3)|Mister Burke]] |
− | * [[Odette Yustman]] - [[Amata Almodovar|Amata]] |
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− | ==Gameplay== |
− | [[Image:VATS.jpg|thumb|[[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]]]] |
− | {{Main|Fallout 3 gameplay}} |
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− | ===Character system=== |
− | {{Main|Fallout 3 SPECIAL|Fallout 3 perks|Fallout 3 skills}} |
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− | Main character creation occurs as the player experiences the character's childhood. The player decides the character's general appearance using a Gene Projection, conducted by the father before the mother dies. Afterwards, the father removes his surgeon's mask to reveal a face similar to the one chosen by the player for the character; your father's race will also be the same as your own no matter what. As a child in the Vault, the character receives a book titled "[[SPECIAL System|You're SPECIAL]]," whereupon the player can set the character's seven primary aptitudes. The character receives training weapons and a [[Pip-Boy 3000]] later on during childhood, and the player's performance in various tests determines the rest of the attributes. Additionally, several quests inside the Vault are able to influence the player character's relationship with his or her father. Skills and Perks are similar to those in previous games: the player chooses three Tag Skills out of 13 to be the character's specialties. Five skills have been cut out from the game (''Fallout'' and ''Fallout 2'' had 18 skills). [[First Aid]] and [[Doctor]] have been integrated into [[Medicine]], [[Throwing]] and [[Traps]] have been merged into [[Explosives]], [[Steal]] integrated into [[Sneak]], and both [[Outdoorsman]] and Gamble have been removed completely. The maximum level the player can achieve is level 20 (which is to be raised to 30 after purchase of the third DLC installment, along with the ability to continue your game after the main story missions are complete). The Traits from the previous ''Fallout'' installments were combined with Perks in ''Fallout 3'', and the player can choose a new Perk each time after gaining a level. |
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− | ===Combat=== |
− | {{main|Fallout 3 combat}} |
− | The Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, or [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]], is an active pause combat system implemented in the game. While using V.A.T.S., the otherwise real-time combat is paused. V.A.T.S. also allows the gory deaths in the game to be shown in slow motion and in great detail. Attacks in V.A.T.S. cost action points, and the player can target specific body areas for attacks to inflict specific injuries. It should be noted that whilst the player receives greatly reduced damage while using V.A.T.S., it also greatly reduces a weapons condition, forcing the player to strike a balance between using more ammunition or losing guns more quickly. This trade-off allows for two very different play styles throughout the game. |
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− | ===Items=== |
− | {{Main|Fallout 3 items}} |
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− | A dynamic facet of gameplay is that firearms wear out over time of use. As a weapon degenerates, its damage is reduced and it loses accuracy. However, worn out firearms of the same type can be combined to make more reliable and powerful weapons. Weapon schematics can also be found and used to create various devices such as the [[Rock-It Launcher]] that can fire various items such as lunchboxes and stuffed animals, or the [[Bottlecap mine (Fallout 3)|bottlecap mine]], made out of a [[Vault-Tec lunchbox]], [[Cherry Bomb|cherry bombs]], [[sensor module]] and [[Bottle cap (Fallout 3)|bottle cap]]s. Along with equipping various weapons, the player can also utilize different armors and clothing that may have effects that can alter various skills. For example, a pair of mechanic's coveralls may boost the player's repair skill while it is worn. Armor and clothing come in two main parts for the head and body, allowing a player to wear different combinations of hats and armor as well as masks and facial clothing which can be worn with hats. Also, a player's inventory has a specified weight limit, preventing a player from carrying too many items. Story-related or essential items like [[Ammunition]] have no weight, due to the developer not wishing to bog down inventory management. Your weight limit will increase if you increase your Strength stat in [[SPECIAL]]. |
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− | ===Party=== |
− | {{Main|Fallout 3 companions}} |
− | The player can have a maximum party of three, consisting of himself/herself, [[Dogmeat (Fallout 3)|Dogmeat]], and a single [[non-player character]]. In addition to having Dogmeat in your party you are able to send him out on his own to search for items such as arms and ammunition, radiation medicine, and [[stimpak (Fallout 3)|stimpak]]s. Dogmeat can be killed during the game if the player misuses him or places him in a severely dangerous situations such as leading him into the [[Deathclaw Sanctuary]] and he cannot be replaced, unless you buy the ''[[Broken Steel]]'' add on, in which you can choose a perk allowing you to recruit Dogmeat's puppy ([[Puppies!]]), but if the player kills Dogmeat he can acquire two followers. Dogmeat and Dogmeat's puppies can be given stimpaks to heal them if needed. In the PC version of the game, Dogmeat can then be resurrected via console commands and will continue with the player unaffected. The player's party can further be extended, with several temporary quest non-player characters that will stay with them until the quest related to the non-player character is completed, if their quest is never completed however, many will stay permanently with the player until killed. |
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− | ===Karma=== |
− | {{Main|Karma}} |
− | The [[Karma]] system is an important feature in Fallout's gameplay. A player's actions, including conversation and combat choices, affects the player's status in the game world; a player who makes good decisions is received more positively by non-player characters, and a player that makes bad decisions has the opposite reaction. Crimes can also be committed by a player, and whichever faction or group that is harmed by a crime are fully aware of the player's action in most cases. Other factions that were not affected by the crime will not be aware of it, and since a town is usually its own faction, news of a crime committed in one town will not spread to another. Beware however, good or evil deeds will cause a bounty by the opposite alignment group. Talon Company (If you are good) or the Regulators (if you've been bad) will ambush you randomly, and are not bound to any particular area, they can appear anywhere in the wastes. Factions can range in size and boundaries, however, and may not be restricted to a single area. The game world itself was planned to be significantly smaller than that of ''Oblivion's'' but is now similar in size.<ref name="Bobblehead Interview">[http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36162.html E3 2008: Bobble-Head Apocalypse Interview HD]</ref> |
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− | ===Changes from previous Fallout games=== |
− | [[File:Lone Wanderer-SMG.jpg|right|thumb|Fallout 3 in game.]] |
− | * While ''[[Fallout]]'' and ''[[Fallout 2]]'' feature turn-based combat and top-down isometric view in a 2-D engine, ''Fallout 3'' features real-time combat and first or third person view in a 3-D engine. ''[[Fallout Tactics]]'' and the canceled ''[[Van Buren]]'' featured both turn-based and real-time combat and a top-down view. |
− | * Perks and Traits have been merged. In ''[[Fallout]]'' and ''[[Fallout 2]]'', Traits were chosen at character creation, and were commonly a combination of a powerful advantage and a potent disadvantage, where Perks were purely advantageous. |
− | * In the [[SPECIAL]] character system, the number of [[skill]]s has been reduced from 18 to 13, [[trait]]s have been removed and [[perk]]s are selected every level instead of every 3 to 4 levels. |
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− | S.P.E.C.I.A.L stands for '''S'''trength, '''P'''erception, '''E'''ndurance, '''C'''harisma, '''I'''ntelligence, '''A'''gility and '''L'''uck. These stats determine which kind of person your character will be. |
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− | ==Development history== |
− | ===Interplay=== |
− | {{main|Van Buren}} |
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− | ''Fallout 3'' was initially under development by [[Black Isle Studios]], a studio owned by [[Interplay Entertainment]], under the working title ''[[Van Buren]]''. Interplay Entertainment closed down Black Isle Studios before the game could be completed, and the license to develop ''Fallout 3'' was sold for a $1,175,000 minimum guaranteed advance against royalties to [[Bethesda Softworks]], a studio primarily known as the developer of the ''The Elder Scrolls'' series.<ref>{{cite paper| author =Herve Caen| title =Interplay| version =Q2 2004| publisher =[[wikipedia:United States Securities and Exchange Commission|SEC]] [[wikipedia:EDGAR|EDGAR]]| date =2004-10-13| url =http://yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com/fetchFilingFrameset.aspx?FilingID=3222135&Type=HTML| format =[[wikipedia:Form 10-Q|Form 10-Q]]| accessdate =2006-10-30}}</ref> Bethesda's Fallout 3 however, was developed from scratch, using neither Van Buren code, nor any other materials created by Black Isle Studios. In May 2007, a playable technology demo of the canceled project was released to the public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35970|title=Van Buren tech demo|author="Brother None"|journal=|accessdate=2007-09-19}}</ref> |
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− | ===Bethesda=== |
− | [[Image:FO3 poster.jpg|thumb|240x240px|Poster of ''Fallout 3''. E3 2006 expo]] |
− | Bethesda stated it would be working on ''Fallout 3'' in July 2004,<ref>[http://www.bethsoft.com/news/pressrelease_071204.htm Bethesda Softworks to Develop and Publish Fallout 3]</ref> but principal development did not begin until after ''The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion'' was completed.<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=25330416 Gamespot News]</ref> Bethesda announced their intention to make ''Fallout 3'' similar to the previous two games, focusing on non-linear game play, a good story, and true "Fallout humor." Bethesda also stated the game is targeted for a rating of M for Mature, and would have the same sort of adult themes and violence that are characteristic of the ''Fallout'' series. ''Fallout 3'' uses a version of the same [[Gamebryo]] engine as ''Oblivion'', and was developed by the same team. Initially Bethesda held the right to make only 3 Fallout games with royalties to be paid to Interplay.<ref name="shacknews20080208">[http://www.shacknews.com/extras/2007/020807_petehines_2.x Interview: Bethesda Softworks' Pete Hines]</ref> |
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− | In 2006, Bethesda bought the full Fallout franchise leaving Interplay the right to make [[Project V13]]. Between May 2 and June 5, 2007 Bethesda showcased 5 pieces of concept art by [[Craig Mullins]] on the ''Fallout 3'' website during the countdown to the teaser. The cinematic [[Fallout 3 teaser|teaser trailer]] for ''Fallout 3'', consisting of the first part of the [[Fallout 3 intro|intro]], was released by Bethesda Softworks on June 5, 2007, after a 30 day countdown on the ''Fallout 3'' website. On August 2, 2007, the game's website was opened. |
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− | ===Reception=== |
− | [[Leonard Boyarsky]], one of the creators of the original Fallout, when asked about Interplay's sale of the rights to Bethesda, said that he felt as though "our ex-wife had sold our children that she had legal custody of," admitting that he feels very possessive of the series,<ref>http://www.escapistmagazine.com/issue/77/13</ref> but also admitted that his concerns have nothing to do with Bethesda.<ref>[http://www.duckandcover.cx/content.php?id=63 Interview with Duck & Cover]</ref> Considerable concern was also raised by some members of the series' fan community, largely concerning major changes in game play style compared to the original games and ''Fallout 3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s similarity to ''Oblivion.'' The reaction from the press, however, was largely positive, with many considering the shift to first person view and real time combat an update, and with most considering the similarities to ''Oblivion'' to be a good thing. |
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− | In a review from 1UP.com, ''Fallout 3'' was praised for its open-ended gameplay and flexible character-leveling system. Its memorable setting prompted a favorable comparison to the 2007 game, ''BioShock.'' While the [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]] system was called "fun," enemy encounters were said to suffer from a lack of precision in real-time combat and little variety in enemy types. The review concluded that despite the game's shortcomings, ''Fallout 3'' is a "hugely ambitious game that doesn't come around very often," and one would "be a fool not to play it and enjoy the hell out of it."<ref name="1UP.com review">{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3170949|title=Fallout 3 Review|author=Demian Linn|publisher=[http://1UP.com 1UP.com]|date=2008-10-27|accessdate=2008-10-28}}</ref> |
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− | Sales for ''Fallout 3'' have thus far been very high, and figures suggest that the game has outsold all previous ''Fallout'' games (including all other spin-offs) in its first week.<ref>[http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/11/04/fallout-3-outsells-all-previous-fallout-games ''Fallout 3'' outsells all previous Fallout games]</ref> |
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− | ''Fallout 3'' won several awards following its showcasing at E3 2007. IGN gave it the Game of E3 2007 award, and GameSpot gave it the Best Role-Playing Game of E3 2007 award.<ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/articles/881/881180p1.html IGN Pre-E3 2008: Fallout 3 Confirmed for Show]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/editorschoicee307/genre/index.html?page=6 GameSpot E3 2007 Editor's Choice Awards]</ref> Following the game's demonstration at E3 2008, IGN also gave it Best Overall RPG, Best Overall Console Game, and Overall Game of the Show for E3 2008.<ref>[http://games.ign.com/articles/893/893833p1.html IGN's Overall Best of E3 2008 Awards]</ref> Game Critics Awards gave the game Best Role-Playing Game and Best of Show for E3 2008.<ref>[http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/winners.html Game Critics Awards 2008 Winners]</ref> |
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− | ===Controversies and censorship=== |
− | On July 4, 2008, ''Fallout 3'' was refused classification by the [[wikipedia:Office of Film and Literature Classification (Australia)|OFLC]] in Australia, thus making the game illegal for sale in the country. In order for the game to be reclassified, the offending content in the Australian version of the game would have to be removed by Bethesda Softworks and the game resubmitted to the OFLC.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/887/887547p1.html ''Fallout 3'' Officially Refused Classification in Australia]</ref> According the OFLC board report, the game was refused classification due to the "realistic visual representations of drugs and their delivery method (bringing) the 'science-fiction' drugs in line with 'real-world' drugs." Despite this, Australia's Fallout 3 was expected to be released on October 30, on par with the European version, and was delivered on time with the drug-name changes.<ref name="OFLC Report">[http://www.kotaku.com.au/games/2008/07/olfc_report_why_fallout_3_was_banned_in_australia.html OFLC Report: Why Fallout 3 Was Banned In Australia]</ref> |
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− | On September 9, 2008 Bethesda vice president of PR and marketing, Peter Hines, has described the idea of a censored Australian version of ''Fallout 3'' as a misconception. All versions of ''Fallout 3'' no longer include real world drug references,<ref name="Edge Interview">[http://www.edge-online.com/news/censors-force-fallout-3-changes Edge: Censors Force ''Fallout 3'' Changes]</ref> then [[morphine]] was renamed to [[Med-X (Fallout 3)|Med-X]]. |
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− | Game content was edited in the German release to include less violence." (No gore).<ref name="NMA">[http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44461 NMA Forum: ''Fallout 3'' to be censored in Germany]</ref> |
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− | [[Bethesda Softworks]] changed the side quest "[[The Power of the Atom]]" in the Japanese version of ''Fallout 3'' to relieve concerns about depictions of atomic detonation in inhabited areas. In non-Japanese versions, players are given the option of either defusing, ignoring, or detonating the dormant atomic bomb in the town of [[Megaton]]. In the Japanese version, the character [[Burke (Fallout 3)|Mister Burke]] has been taken out of this side quest, making it impossible to detonate the bomb. |
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− | Also in the Japanese release, the "[[Fat Man (Fallout 3)|Fat Man]]" nuclear catapult weapon was renamed "Nuka Launcher," as the original name was a reference to the bomb used on Nagasaki, Japan. |
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− | Microsoft India decided not to release the game in that country, citing "cultural sensivities". It has been speculated that this is either because the cattle in the game are called [[Brahmin (Fallout 3)|brahmin]], which is the name of the highest Hindu caste, or possibly due to the fact that the player can kill and eat the cattle, which, as it is a sacred animal, is against the principles of most Hindu sects.<ref>http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/86959-No-Fallout-3-For-India-UPDATED, 08/11/11</ref> |
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− | ===Leak=== |
− | On October 9, 2008, an Xbox 360 review copy of ''Fallout 3'' was leaked on torrents all around the world. Bethesda Softworks reacted by closing streaming videos and YouTube videos of the leaked copy. However a large amount of information was leaked, including most of the main quest line. |
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− | ==Production== |
− | ===Developers=== |
− | [[Image:Fallout 3 devs.jpg|thumb|Fallout 3 development team]] |
− | {{Main|Fallout 3 developers}} |
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− | The project is headed by executive producer [[Todd Howard]]. Other producers include [[Ashley Cheng]], [[Gavin Carter]] and [[Jeff Gardiner]]. The lead designer is [[Emil Pagliarulo]] who previously worked on ''Thief'' games as well as the Dark Brotherhood quests in ''Oblivion''. Lead level designer is [[Joel Burgess]]. Other leads are lead artist [[Istvan Pely]] and lead programmer [[Steve Meister]]. PR and marketing for the game is coordinated by [[Pete Hines]]. |
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− | See: [[Fallout 3 developers|''Fallout 3'' developers]] for a full list of known developers. |
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− | ===Music=== |
− | {{Main|Fallout 3 soundtrack}} |
− | The soundtrack of ''Fallout 3'' is comprised of two main elements: the ambient soundtrack composed by [[Inon Zur]], who also created the soundtrack of ''[[Fallout Tactics]]'', and songs and other musical works which are played by in-game [[Fallout 3 radio stations|radio stations]]. |
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− | ==Products== |
− | ===Collector's Edition=== |
− | [[Image:Fallout 3 Collector's Edition.jpg|thumb|The products included in the ''Fallout 3'' Collector's Edition.]] |
− | The collector's edition of ''Fallout 3'' features: |
− | A [[Vault Boy]] [[Bobblehead]], ''[[The Art of Fallout 3]]'' (which features never before seen exclusive concept art for the game), and "[[The Making of Fallout 3]]" DVD. The entire package is contained in a [[Vault-Tec lunch box]] container. |
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− | ===Survival Edition=== |
− | [[Image:Images (21).jpg|thumb|Pip-Boy 3000 digital clock|right]] |
− | In addition to the above products, the Survival Edition features a life-size model of the Pip-Boy wrist computer upon whose screen is a fully functional digital clock display. |
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− | The Pip-Boy is a dashing rendition of the one you use in game. However it is made from a lightweight plastic that surprised many users. Undeterred fans put the batteries into their clocks, however many found the buttons to not be functional. Others had the clock function for a time, then turn into a flashing "12:00" before never working again. |
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− | The piece is still considered valued amongst hardcore fans for the chance of having a Pip-Boy on their desk, however the quality of the construction, and its value as a collectible, has been put into question. |
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− | ===Limited Edition=== |
− | [[Image:336332ps 500h.jpg|thumb|''Fallout 3'' Limited Edition]] |
− | There was also a limited edition of the game simply called the ''Fallout 3 Limited Edition'' that was exclusive to the UK and only available through the retailer GAME. It comes with the game and a Brotherhood of Steel power armor figurine. |
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− | ===Add-ons=== |
− | {{main|Fallout 3 add-ons}} |
− | [[Bethesda Softworks]] has released five [[Fallout 3 add-ons|add-ons]] for ''Fallout 3'': |
− | * ''[[Operation: Anchorage (add-on)|Operation: Anchorage]]'' |
− | * ''[[The Pitt (add-on)|The Pitt]]'' |
− | * ''[[Broken Steel]]'' |
− | * ''[[Point Lookout (add-on)|Point Lookout]]'' |
− | * ''[[Mothership Zeta (add-on)|Mothership Zeta]]'' |
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− | ===Game of the Year Edition=== |
− | ''Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition'' was released on October 13, 2009 for PC, PS3, and 360; this edition includes all five add-on packs, a Vault Boy poster and a 2 sided map of the Capital Wasteland. ''[[Mothership Zeta (add-on)|Mothership Zeta]]'' will not be available in any disc version aside from the ''Game of the Year'' edition. |
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− | ==Behind the scenes== |
− | * The original inspiration for [[Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System|V.A.T.S.]] was ''Burnout''{{'}}s crash mode replays. |
− | * In the world of ''[[Fallout]]'', the bombs fell on October 23. Bethesda tried to coincide the release of ''Fallout 3'' to that. |
− | * The downtown D.C. area in ''Fallout 3'' was twice the size at one point. The team decided it was too large and confusing and cut the area space in half. The [[Wasteland]] area was half the size, and the team felt it was too small, so the Wasteland size doubled. |
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− | ==Gallery== |
− | <gallery captionalign="left"> |
− | Fallout3 Cover Art PC.jpg|Box art for the PC version |
− | Fallout 3 PlayStation 3.jpg|Box art for the PS3 version |
− | Fallout3XBox360RetailBoxArt.jpg|Box art for the Xbox 360 Version |
− | Fallout 3 GOY edition.jpg|Box art for the PC Game of Year Edition |
− | Fallout3 1 lg.jpg|Example of the game's graphics in Springvale |
− | Wasteland.jpg|Capital Wasteland concept art |
− | Memorial m.jpg|Jefferson Memorial concept art |
− | Carrier m.jpg|Rivet City concept art |
− | FO3 capitol concept2.jpg|Capitol Hill concept art |
− | Fallout-3-Game-Of-The-Year-Edition-Front-Cover-17932.jpg|Box art for the Xbox 360 Game of the Year edition (European version) |
− | Fallout 3 GOTY box art.jpg|Fallout 3 GOTY PS3 Edition |
− | </gallery> |
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− | ==See also== |
− | * [[Fallout 3 announcement|''Fallout 3'' announcement]] |
− | * [[Fallout 3 teaser|''Fallout 3'' teaser]] |
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a mix i finished of the champion theme from Pokemon Gold & Silver.
when you go to fight red in mt.silver. you know.
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I've played gold version and beat the champion, and this is my favorite remix of lance's epic music.
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Mango Lime Tilapia
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- Servings Per Recipe: 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 123.9
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 48.7 mg
- Sodium: 658.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 6.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 23.1 g
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Simple and delicious Simple and deliciousNumber of Servings: 3
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Reports have confirmed "Game of Thrones" and "Conan" actor Jason Momoa will take on the role of Aquaman, a DC comics superhero in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice."
Warner Bros. hasn't released an official announcement yet. But the Hitfix report seemed very confident that Momoa will definitely play the aquatic superhero in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice." The report added that movie director Zack Snyder has already finalized his designs for Aquaman, which means Momoa could start filming soon.
Geektyrant suggested that Aquaman is displeased at the World Engine and what it did to the Indian Ocean in "Man of Steel." Thus his appearance in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," where the movie will focus on the consequences for Superman after all the destruction that resulted from his battle with Zod.
Momoa has been rumored to play Aquaman in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" that he got sick of people always asking him about it. A few weeks ago the actor made headlines when he said he was tired of being asked if he was going to play as Aquaman in the new movie.
Comicbook reported that during a "Game of Thrones" panel at Detroit's Motor City Comic Con, Momoa grabbed the microphone and went around to each person who had a question for him. From the start, most questions were basically about his role as Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones." But about half an hour into the panel, Thomas Williams of Comicbook asked Momoa about him being a part of Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" sequel.
"Is there any truth to you being in the Man of Steel sequel? There's been a ton of rumors," Williams asked Momoa.
"What does everything tell you? No. Stop asking me. It's so annoying. Sorry, you're not annoying," Momoa responded.
When he noticed Williams' press badge he added, "Oh you're the press? Get the f*** out of here. Here, put this in there -- you're a d***, you're a d***." Apparently, Momoa was just kidding and the audience laughed at his statement.
Then he addressed the rumors of him playing as Aquaman. He said the rumors started when people had asked him what superhero he would like to play. He had chosen Batman and Superman since according to him, "They'd be awesome together."
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Momoa will play a minor role as Aquaman in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." His appearance in the movie will set him to return once Zack Snyder gets to "Justice League."
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The Changing Antitrust/Regulation Interface in the US: Railways and BeyondTim BrennanUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County - Department of Public Policy; Resources for the Future August 17, 2009 Australian Railway Business Economics Conference Abstract: The transition from regulation to competition creates both structural and governance issues in rail, as it has in telecommunications and electricity. The latter two sectors provide both models for handling structural issues through either strict separation or fostering competition among vertically integrated firms and lessons regarding when separation may be problematic regarding operations and investment. We then turn to the antitrust/regulation interface, describing present rail immunities and using proposed legislation to identify competitive problems involving bottleneck control and conditions on sales of routes to short lines. Even if immunity were lifted, antitrust may (and perhaps should) be unable to address alleged problems. Addressing substantive harms may also be precluded by a recent radical shift in US law, making antitrust defer to regulatory authority. Recent political changes may herald a reversal, with consequences going far beyond rail. Number of Pages in PDF File: 20 Date posted: August 19, 2009Suggested CitationContact Information
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This specification covers the requirements for fully-formulated glycerin base coolants for cooling systems of heavy-duty engines. It also notes that the requirements of the coolant concentrate or prediluted coolant include protection in operating engines against cavitation corrosion and scaling of internal engine hot surfaces.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for fully-formulated glycerin base coolants for cooling systems of heavy-duty engines. When concentrates are used at 40 to 60 % glycerin concentration by volume in water of suitable quality (see Appendix X1), or when prediluted glycerin base engine coolants (50 volume % min) are used without further dilution, they will function effectively during both winter and summer to provide protection against corrosion, cavitation, freezing, and boiling.
1.2 This specification is intended to cover the requirements for engine coolants prepared from virgin glycerin.
Note 1—This specification is based on the knowledge of the performance of engine coolants prepared from new or virgin ingredients that comply with Specification D7714.
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D4327 Test Method for Anions in Water by Suppressed Ion Chromatography
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D6130 Test Method for Determination of Silicon and Other Elements in Engine Coolant by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
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One of my first oil paintings and my favourite.
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This Fair Trade Certified organic loose tea combines a prominent pineapple flavor with sweet passionfruit for a fantastic tropical treat! The straw yellow infusion has a very mellow organic green tea flavor with light body and slight astringency, letting the tropical fruit flavors take center stage. Like all of our tea blends, our Pineapple Passion Green Tea uses only the highest quality teas, essential oils and botanical ingredients, insuring an excellent cup every time!
Ingredients: organic Chinese green tea, organic pineapple, organic cornflowers, and natural tropical flavors |
Serving Size: one rounded teaspoon (1.25) per 8 oz cup of water |
Aubrey Says: Wow, what a fantastic pineapple taste. |
Jeremy Says: It's a like a juice drink without all the sugar! |
Sarah Says: This tastes so good iced and hot. The aroma rinds me of dried pineapple rings! |
Posted by Jesse on 24th Feb 2015
After receiving my first Arbor Teas order this was the first tea I dug into. I was so impressed by the hand-written note that accompanied the order, and was even more impressed by the quality of these teas! The pineapple passion green smells incredible, and brews to a very subtle and fruity taste that is perfect when sweetened slightly. This is flavored tea done right. Nothing about this is heavy or artificial. I've never experienced teas this fresh. Will most definitely be returning to purchase more, probably exclusively.
Posted by Jordan L on 16th Jan 2015
This tea was everything I hoped and expected, the smell and taste are fantastic with sweet and tangy hints especially after it starts to cool a little. T-Sacs I've filled with 2 Tablespoons will last me at least 3 full flavor cups and two more great tasting cups after that.. This and the Mango Black are very good howevr the fruit taste is much more present and notable in this one I believe.
Posted by Ellie Lynne on 28th Jul 2014
I am not the biggest green tea fan in the world, but I'm not opposed to trying new things and am trying to get my father into branching out from his usual unflavored teas. He picked this one (amongst several others from a list I thought we should try) and we got the sample size. I love the blue cornwall flowers scattered amongst the tea leaves. The aroma of the tea is very sweet, so I was surprised at how subtle the flavor was in comparison. This is a tea that I definitely prefer iced and slightly sweetened with honey or sugar. It's great on a hot day and doesn't have that bitterness that comes with some green teas I've had. It pairs great with a fruit salad in the summer time!
Posted by Yen-Wen C. on 14th Mar 2014
We never have any tea with pineapple before. Now we know how beautiful it can be. Wow!!! We truly enjoy this subtle surprise!
It's extremely refreshing and not too overpowering with pineapple flavor. It goes very well with savory foods! (We use half of the required amount and the flavor is pleasant, not weak at all)
We had some savory snacks like crackers with seaweed seasoning, the tea goes very well with it! We even try white cheddar crackers with it, still works! The tea doesn't steal the taste of whatever you eat. It's very welcoming!
Instead of drinking water/juice/soda with your meal.... how about some pineapple green tea?
Posted by Amanda Tracy, ND on 7th Feb 2014
Pineapple Passion Green Tea is one of my favorites. The scent will remind you of tropical vacations and it has the perfect hint of flavor without being too sweet.
Posted by Tammy Smith on 16th Dec 2013
This is a Green Tea for anyone. This green tea has such a smooth and mild flavor and is perfect both hot or cold. I made up a large pot and left some hot and some cold - I loved it both ways. It also brews to such a beautiful color - my guests even commented before they tasted it that is smells and looks beautiful!
Posted by Becky Joy on 12th Sep 2013
I just received my 3.5 oz bag, that I ordered after trying the Green Tea Flavored Sampler (THAT I LOVED!), and wished I would have purchased the 10 oz because my husband is now making this his morning "Cup of GO". He's a pineapple and green tea lover, so this blend fits his taste buds perfectly. I too am fond of the pineapple. This tea is fruity and fresh tasting and lacks that unpleasant grassy taste of some green teas. Overall, I love this tea and will be getting the 10 oz. bag in the near future. Enjoy! :-)
Posted by Kendall Massi on 5th Feb 2013
I first had Arbor's Pineapple Passion Green Tea at a Coffee/Tea Bar on vacation in Key West, FL. My daughters (10 & 11) said they HAD to try it because it smelled so good! We ended up having to visit this Tea Bar everyday to each get a cup of this wonderful, not overly sweet, smooth & satisfying tea. I then came home & had to order a bag for ourselves! We are now enjoying it in AZ & it makes us think of being on vacation every time we drink it!
Posted by Christy on 15th Sep 2012
I thought I should write a review because I have been drinking this tea for years. It is my most favorite green tea ever. I am not a fruit tea person but the pineapple in this tea is not overwhelming and quite perfect. I use it in the summer as an iced tea as well and have loved it. I highly recommend this tea!!
Posted by Happy green tea drinker in Dixie on 12th Aug 2012
When my husband started drinking green tea for the health benefits, he encouraged me to make the switch from my daily sweetened iced tea to green tea. Several samplers later, this Pineapple Passion Green Tea won me over! It has just the right hint of fruity flavor without being too sweet! It's the perfect combination!
Posted by Antony Galbraith on 5th May 2010
I bought this tea in anticipation of the approaching warmer seasons. Recent and unexpected 90 degree weather allowed me to try this tea earlier than planned. I was not disappointed. This tea is fruity, fragrant and refreshing. It is excellent hot or iced. I highly recommend it.
Posted by Christy Wu on 29th May 2008
I love this tea! It's my favorite green tea blend. I don't really like fruity teas but the pineapple is so perfect with the green tea. I drink it everyday.
Posted by Randall on 2nd Jan 2008
This is the first green tea I've found that I like. I don't know if it's the flavor of the pineapple or that the green tea itself is better but it's quite good. This of course leads me to the dilemma of whether I try other Arbor Tea varieties of green tea in hopes that it's the tea or just be happy I finally found a green tea that is this good.
Posted by Bill Edwards on 12th Nov 2007
This tea scared me a little as I watch the blue kick in. I ran back in to the description and saw it really is supposed to be there. Unusual but fascinating--like my alma mater--blue and gold. Another (along with raspberry) great way to get the fruit taste without the sugar. I like to brew these tea/tisane combos for a bit longer maybe 5-6 minutes to get the fruit flavor.My three star rating reflects my preference for ʺstraight teaʺ. If I rated within category easily a 4 star rating for this and the raspberry tea.
We at Arbor Teas firmly believe that tea should be brewed to suit your personal taste. With that being said, here are some recommendations to get you started, but please remember you can make adjustments based on your own personal taste.
There are three main considerations when brewing tea: quantity of tea, water temperature and steeping time.
Quantity of tea: one rounded teaspoon (1.25) per 8 oz cup of water |
Water temperature: use water that has been heated until bubbles begin to form on the bottom of the pot (180° F) |
Steeping time: 2-3 minutes |
Tip #1: Use fresh water whenever possible - water that has been sitting in your kettle overnight may impart a flat or stale taste to your tea. Be careful not to boil your water for too long. Over boiled water can sometimes impart an unwanted taste.
Tip #2: Keep in mind that brewing your tea for too long can extract undesirable bitterness from the leaves, so steeping time matters! For a stronger brew, don't steep longer, just use more tea.
Learn more from our step-by-step guides on how to brew loose leaf tea, how to make iced tea, and how to make tea lattes. And don't forget to check out our Eco-Brewing Tips, too!
There are five significant components found in all tea from the plant camellia sinensis: essential oils, which are the source of tea's delicious flavor and aroma; polyphenols, which are antioxidants that provide the tea's brisk flavor and many of its health benefits; phytonutrients, which are small amounts of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids including L-theanine (a very rare molecule that has been found in only three sources including camellia sinensis!) ; enzymes; and methylxanthines, which are a family of alkaloids that include caffeine. Each of these components work differently in the human body and a full description is best left to a medical journal. However, recent research exploring the potential health attributes of tea is leading many scientists to agree that tea, may contribute positively to a healthy lifestyle.
Some research comparing different types of tea has shown that the manufacturing process does affect the level of antioxidants present in the final tea leaf. According to a 2006 review of the beneficial effects of green tea in the Journal of American College of Nutrition, when comparing dry leaves, unoxidized green tea retains more antioxidants than black, oolong, or pu-erh. The catechin (or antioxidant) that displays the greatest increase in green tea when compared to the black, oolong and pu-erh is EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate). (Reference: "Beneficial Effects of Green Tea - A Review" Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol 25, No 2 (2006))
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Well, they don't call it the most wonderful time of year for nothing....
{Billy as a little one in the middle}
{the boys with a sweet family friend, Jim, who has dressed up as Santa for their family for many, many years}
{the beginning of an intense cousin ping pong tournament...
guess who won the $100? Me and Billy! Duh.}
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Besides the most important part-being able to spend it with all our families{my parents, my Mom's side, and my in-laws}and just enjoying all of the wonderful company, my favorite parts were playing Gestures with my parents, the cousins ping-pong tournament where me and Billy came out on top winning $100 {did you really doubt us? ;}, watching hours and hours of home videos of Billy and his siblings as babies and a little boy, giving Billy his gifts and setting up his new iPhone that I got him, and having a true white Christmas {the snow has been SO much fun!}. Our families were so generous to us and we are feeling so thankful and blessed...it has been one heck of a Christmas. Some of our favorite gifts were Tory Burch revas {love them!}, new cozy slippers{much needed}, a North Face winter coat, lots of work out / running clothes, perfume, a new drill for Billy, dress shoes, Express/Nike shirts, and ski clothes for our upcoming trip next week. As I speak {type}, we are in a winter storm warning and supposed to get an inch of snow every hour! I can't complain because I'm absolutely loving it and besides, shoveling is a great workout. Especially when I ate everything under the sun these past couple days.
detox to begin.... now.
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In the age of globalization, the government of Canada should recognize that the environment is part of a global ecosystem and that 19th century notions of conservation are no longer enough. Today's announcement of a marine conservation area in the Arctic will do nothing to protect this vital and unique ecosystem from the ravages of climate change.
Climate change is already radically altering the habitat in the Arctic. Announcing a marine conservation area is a meaningless, if not cynical, gesture by a government devoid of any real commitment to protecting Canada's natural heritage."... Read more »
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The Council of Canadians said no to World Bank involvement in the administration of a global climate fund today in Cancun.
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Its fossil fuel heavy lending portfolio puts people and the planet in peril. In 2009 it put almost $7 billion of funding into the fossil fuel industry. It also put millions into massive hydro projects that release greenhouse gases.... Read more »
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CANCUN — Feeling pressure as a target here at the United Nations annual climate change summit, Canada's oil and gas industry is urging the international community not to reach a deal that would punish their member companies and the Canadian economy.
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Dr. Mark Maimone is a Navigation and Machine Vision researcher at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology. He designed and implemented the Autonomous Navigation flight software for the MER and MSL Mars Rover missions, and is currently a Rover Driver and flight software developer on the Curiosity operations team.
In 1989 he completed the International Space Universitys summer program. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Computer Science Department of Carnegie Mellon University in 1996, with a dissertation that addressed problems that have plagued stereo vision systems for decades. He was then a Post-doctoral Research Associate at Carnegie Mellons Robotics Institute, supervising the 1996 Lunar Rover field trials and serving as Navigation and Software Lead for the 1997 Atacama Desert Trek.
At JPL since 1997, Mark has worked on the Long Range Science Rover, Planetary Dexterous Manipulator, and Pioneer Vision System for Chornobyl Inspection projects, delivering 3D vision systems for autonomous robotic operations and mapping. Mark developed the autonomous vision and navigation software that lets the MER vehicles drive themselves safely, and wrote ground software that automated the analysis of Mobility and arm operations on Mars.
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2011 - Mars Science Laboratory
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2014 NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal for
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2013 NASA Software of the Year Award for
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2007 NASA Space Act Major Award for
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Autonomous Instrument Placement for the Mars Exploration Rover
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Initial Results of Rover Localization and Topographic Mapping for the 2003 MER Mission
2006 NASA Space Act award, Visual Odometry Software for 6 DOF Attitude Estimation on Mobile Robots Using Stereo Cameras
2005 JPL Level A Award, for outstanding technical accomplishment in the design, development, and incorporation of code which compensates for slip while driving on sloped terrain on Mars into the Mars Exploration Rover flight software.
2004 NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal for Mars Exploration Rover Autonomous Surface Navigation System
1999 JPL Nova Award for Planetary Dexterous Manipulation work
1997 CMU Allen Newell Award for Research Excellence for Atacama Desert Trek field test
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Young's CafeteriaRestaurant
Tiki room at Young's Cafeteria in Glen Dale
August 2006, photo by Thomas Baumgartner Jr
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Young's Cafeteria, a longtime family restaurant, has a back room that is tikified, with tikis, lauhala matting, lamps and bamboo. It is in Glen Dale on the main road through town, adjacent to the town of Moundsville. Since it is a restaurant only, there are no tiki drinks to be had here -- at least, not any alcoholic ones.
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