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SDCC: "Batman: The Killing Joke" Cast & Crew Debuts Film at Comic-Con International
Every week you'll get a brand-new comic cover theme game! The game works like this: I'll show you three covers. They all have something in common, whether it be a character, a trait all three characters share, a connection between all three characters, a locale, a creator, SOMEthing. And it isn't something obvious like "They all have prices!" "They all have logos!" "They all feature a man!" "They are all Avengers (who ISN'T?)!" "They're all dead (who HASN'T been killed off?)!" "They've all been cloned (who HASN'T been cloned?)!" etc.
In addition, please note that you must have some familiarity with comic book history to correctly guess these comics. You cannot guess the connective theme just by looking at the covers solely, you must have some knowledge beyond just the covers. The connections will ONLY have to do with connections in the actual comic books (so no incidental connections like "they share the same last names of Vice Presidents," etc. Now, if the three characters were each named Gerald Ford, that'd be another story, as that'd no longer be incidental).
If you come up with an answer that works outside of what I intended, I'll give you credit (well, provided I think it fits, of course).
One more thing – if there are floating heads on the cover, ignore them! They don't mean anything! Same thing with corner boxes!
If you think you know the answer, e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Don't answer in the comments. This way, people who check in at different times of the day can still get credit for answering it correctly!
Here is an archive of all the past cover theme games, plus their answers. Before each new installment, I'll post the answers to the previous week's game.
Good luck and enjoy!
This one was suggested by Cully! It is a gettable one, but a very clever gettable one (well, I thought so, at least).
I'm going back to "they've all had sex with Hawkeye". I got last week's, I'm happy.
I think the other covers would benefit greatly from having Dr. Doom in the foreground. Can we make this happen?
Given previous rulings about pictures of people not being people, does this mean that the only person on cover no. 1 is Dr Doom?
First time I'm getting it in months.
Didn't recognize the other Psychiatrist from last weeks cover. Thanks for taking my original answer. I'm gonna change Travis and say they've all had sex with Tony Stark!
Ohmigosh! I finally figured one of these damn things out! I think.
Wow, I actually know this one.
I actually though of the psychiatrist angle, but there was no character I could identify as a psychiatrist on the AVengers cover. If there's been a Dr Faustus cover…
The Avengers Logo is the same
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bool A_GiveToTarget (string type, int count)
bool A_GiveToTarget (string type, int count[, pointer giveto])
Tries to add count items of type type to the calling actor's current target's inventory. This function will not add more items than can be carried. Note that when an actor dies its target is automatically set to the killer. Projectiles also target the player who shot them when they are fired.
If giveto is specified, then instead of the calling actor's target, the item will be added to a different actor depending on the calling actor's target's own pointers.
This function can be used to reward players with items for killing certain monsters.
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Snapshot started producing a sql file every two minutes, to the point that the hosting provider was forced to deactivate the plugin. Shame.
Snapshot started producing a sql file every two minutes, to the point that the hosting provider was forced to deactivate the plugin. Shame.
Hi psalamon,
Did you use the automation feature? There is an option which creates a new snapshot every two minutes, this is meant for testing. Was that switched on by any chance?
Who are you hosting with?
I've also had an issue with Snapshot Backup causing havoc on the server my sites are on. It wasn't that it was backing up every 2 minutes. (I had it set to backup every week or every 2 weeks for some sites, based on update usage. The "every 2 minutes" backup on one site took the server down the first time.)
The problem was - although I was storing the files via FTP to a directory above the directories I was backing up, it seemed to be compounding the size of the archive with each backup. (I'm guessing because it stores the file within the wp-content/uploads directory?) I noticed this compounding size increase even with sites I had let go dormant for months, so I know it's not that my clients were being prolific or uploading ridiculously sized images.
In any case, my host (BlueHost) shut all 35 of my sites down due to this memory hog issue. Instead of having a file sum total of 3GB, my public_html directory was 20GB! So, I will not be using or recommending this plugin at this point. I'm back to WordPress Backup, which only backs up the Plugins/Uploads and current Theme folder.
I really wanted this to be my backup plugin of choice... and it was, until it took my sites down... twice within the past 6 months.
Thanks for your feedback jeeni, it's much appreciated. That's not good news at all, you've made the right decision not to use my plugin anymore if it causes more problems than it is supposed to solve.
Sadly I can't reproduce any of these issues on my own system (which is not with Bluehost) and therefore I won't be able to solve them for you anytime soon.
If you're looking for an alternative that has the same philosophy (but a much better developer than I will ever be) checkout Daniel Huesken's http://backwpup.com - it's pretty much what I was trying to build. Backs up your entire installation to FTP, a local folder, Amazon AWS, Dropbox, the whole nine yards. Did I mention it's free?
Thanks for trying Snapshot Backup ;-)
Thanks for your response, Jay - yea, I wish I could use your plugin, but instead, I'll just set a reminder to backup my whole hosting directory every week - less fuss to just have 1 big backup than lots of little ones (aside from having to remember to do it! That's what I liked very much about your plugin!)
I'll check out Daniel's site before I make that decision for my long-term plans, but as time is currently short, I'll just do a manual one tonight before I go to sleep :)
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The Southern District Health Board is saving money by not
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After an outsourcing blow-out in the past financial year, the
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elective work.
While still in deficit this financial year ($3.7 million),
the board posted a $400,000 surplus for September, finance
and funding executive director Robert Mackway-Jones' report
said. This was partly because of a financial "buffer" from
not outsourcing elective surgery.
However, the board is falling behind elective surgery
targets. In September, elective surgery was 10% less than
planned. So far this year, it was 3% less than planned.
Acute surgery, which the board blames for hindering its
elective work, was 11% more than expected this year.
Last week, the Otago Daily Times reported patients
waiting for skin-cancer surgery at Dunedin Hospital increased
64% in the year to the end of September. Also, numbers of
patients shunted back to their GP for "active review" for all
ear, nose, and throat ailments were up 58%.
Committee members at today's hospital advisory committee will
hear the board has established extra "see and treat" clinics
for skin lesion patients to address the situation.
Treating about 27 extra patients a month, the initiative
should reduce the skin lesion waiting list, a report to the
committee said. The clinics started two to three weeks ago.
Skin lesions are dealt with by the ear, nose, and throat
Chairman Joe Butterfield has spoken sternly at recent board
meetings about the need to clamp down on outsourcing elective
surgery, because of the board's financial position.
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Stephen Yale-Loehr is one of the nation's preeminent authorities on U.S. immigration and asylum law. He is of counsel to the Ithaca firm of Miller Mayer.
A prolific scholar, he has written many law review articles, and is author or co-author of four standard reference works. Yale-Loehr was editor-in-chief of The Cornell International Law Journal, and co-authors a bimonthly column for The New York Law Journal.
Yale-Loehr is the 2001 recipient of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)'s Elmer Fried Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2004 recipient of AILA's Edith Lowenstein Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law.
After graduation, he clerked for Chief Judge Howard G. Munson of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
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Pixel CommissionsJournal Entry: Sat May 25, 2013, 5:22 PM
Hi People !
I really would like to cosplay in an Attack on Titan costum for Japan Expo, but well.... As you know cosplays are pretty expensive and I'm like totally unable to do something manual (except the sword that I may try to do myself). But for the rest I need YOUR help !
So yup opening slots for some pixel commissions like:
they will be around 7 to 15 dollars USD
DEPENDING on complexity (7 is for a ditto or blob, 15 for a more detailled character...).
Paypal paiement only !!!! (no don't ask for points, I won't do anything about them)
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Charlize Theron in J Brand
Charlize Theron has been busy! She was busy promoting her latest film, Prometheus, at Wondercon in LA. The film, which also stars Michael Fassbender, is about a group of explorers who, in search for clues about the beginning of the human race, wind up battling to save the human race. Over the weekend, it was also announced that Charlize adopted a baby boy!
For her appearance at Wondercon, Charlize wore a pair of J Brand's 912 jeans in Shadow wash. I own these jeans and they're one of my favorite pairs, they're so comfortable and have just the right amount of stretch. You can buy them online from J Brand for $185.
Kristen Stewart in 7 For All Mankind
Kristen Stewart arrived in Paris looking less than thrilled to see the paparazzi. Kristen is in town to promote her latest film, Snow White and the Huntsman. Kristen stars in the film as Snow White, but the film also stars Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth.
Kristen wore her 7 For All Mankind skinny jeans with a denim style shirt and green work jacket. While I'm not crazy about Kristen's overall style, I do love these skinny jeans on her. I think they fit her perfectly, now if she could only wear them with a cute top! Buy 7 For All Mankind at Shopbop.com.
Charlize Theron in J Brand
Charlize Theron was seen arriving at LAX, looking as chic as ever. She wore a pair of J Brand's 811 skinny jeans in pure wash, with a utility style coat and a bright yellow Balenciaga bag. I love how her bag adds such a great pop of color. I have these jeans and the wash is actually much darker in person, it's a great bluish-black color. The length is great too, these hit me right above the ankle and are really easy to tuck into boots for fall! Buy them online for $169.
Who Wore It Best: Rag & Bone Skinny Jeans
I've mentioned a few times on the blog before how much I love Rag & Bone's skinny jeans. It seems as though I'm not the only one, as the brand is becoming increasingly popular with celebrities. From dark washes to colored styles, tons of celebrities are wearing the brand.
Khloe Kardashian wore a black pair with all black and a bright yellow Hermes bag. Liv Tyler wore a blue pair with a simple tee and sneakers. Hilary Duff wears her dark wash denim pair with red heels and a sweater, Emma Stone also paired hers with heels. Eva Longoria wore her white pair with pops of orange. Both Charlize Theron and Miranda Kerr chose to dress theirs down with flats and dark tees. Christie Brinkley, LeAnn Rimes and Sarah Jessica Parker have all dressed their colored versions up with a variety of bold accessories while Malin Ackerman and Ashley Greene wore their colored pairs with black accessories.
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Published: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 12:00 a.m.
Mills River Town Council will hold a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. today at the Town Hall to hold a closed session.
Henderson County Community Child Protection Team will meet at noon Thursday in the commissioners' meeting room, 100 N. King St.
Henderson County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at 301 N. Washington St.
Hendersonville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in the council chambers, City Hall.
Mills River Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Town Hall.
Pardee Hospital Joint Advisory Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the third floor board room at the hospital. Breakfast will be provided.
Transylvania County Board of Commissioners will meet jointly with the Board of Education at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Morris Education Center, 225 Rosenwald Lane, to discuss lottery funds and FY 2007-08 education needs.
Lake Lure Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Town Hall.
Henderson County Board of Public Education will visit the Balfour Education Center at 11:30 a.m. Friday. No official action will be taken. Tours and lunch.
Lake Lure Town Council will hold a special meeting with the Golf Course Committee at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Municipal Center.
Boat Smart Class will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Skyland Fire Department. Sponsor: Asheville Power Squadron. Cost: $35, includes textbook, written test, certificate of completion. Information, sign up: 687-0527.
Health events
Cholesterol Screening will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 14, at the Pardee Health Education Center, Blue Ridge Mall. Cost: $20. Appointment required: 692-4600, www.pardeehospital.org.
Healthy Heart Screenings will be held at the Wellness on Wheels van of Park Ridge Hospital from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Wal-Mart. Free. No appointment needed.
Compassionate Friends, a support group to assist families in grief following the death of a child, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 22 Fisher Road, Brevard. Information: 890-8227.
Paws for Love, Therapy Dogs Inc., will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, in Smokey Mountain Theater, Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Center, 333 Thompson St. Information: 696-2773, 692-9199.
Tarheel Piecemakers Quilt Club will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 Asheville Highway. Meeting followed by silent auction of craft supplies. Information: 698-1196.
Mountain Escapades, an activities group for singles 35 and up, will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Razcals, 831 Fairview Road, Asheville. Information: 687-8664.
Edneyville Community Center Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the N.C. Justice Academy, U.S. 64 East. Information: 685-7727.
Hendersonville High School's Symphonic and Concert Bands will present a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday in the high school's auditorium.
Faculty Chamber Music Series will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, in Daniel Recital Hall, Furman University, Greenville, S.C. Admission: $10, adults; $5, students. Information: (864) 294-2086, www.furman.edu/depts/music.
How to Protect Yourself from Scam Artists, a free satellite broadcast, will be presented at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at 2111 Asheville Highway, Suite 12. Speaker: Author and investigative reporter Chuck Whitlock. Sponsor: Bud Leonard, Edward Jones financial advisor. Reservations: 692-2712.
Business Morning Update will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the Chariot, Seventh Avenue West and Church Street. Coffee, networking: 7:45 a.m. Program: Park Ridge Hospital update, Henderson County Public Schools update, Connecting Western North Carolina. Reservations: 692-1413, 694-1779, 692-4179, 697-2022.
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Loose cows end up at storeJanuary 04,2013
WAITSFIELD — Vermont State Police say 10 cows were running loose for around an hour in Waitsfield late Tuesday night.
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Trooper Amber Haag said state police received the call about the wayward cows around 11:37 p.m. She said the cows were having trouble getting traction on the roads because of the salt, but none of the cows fell or were injured.
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Originally, this was going to be an FX Photo Studio Pro for the Mac review. However, the company approached me about reviewing the iOS version also and now you are getting two reviews in one.
So what are FX Photo Studio Pro and FX Photo Studio? Basically, they are photo editing and effects software for the Mac and iOS. While slightly different in some aspects and features, they basically fall into that category of apps that let you quickly apply effects to your photos like again, or color tinting, or frames, or dramatic flares, etc. You know what I am talking about.
As I said, the nature of the platforms makes these two apps slightly different, so let's take them one at a time and start with the Mac version.
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Loran Strings has been proudly serving Northern Colorado since 1995. We specialize in classical string entertainment for weddings, receptions, dinners, private concerts and other special events. Loran Strings can provide violin for weddings, strolling violin, violin and cello duo as well as a violin and accordion duo. We look forward to being your wedding music professionals!


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Microsoft was the first to announce its next-gen version of Minecraft on the Xbox One and now Sony has swooped in to release the Minecraft PS4 Edition a day earlier. The PS4 version of Minecraft will be priced similarly to the Xbox One version, meaning... >>
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NEW! Homonym Pairs - Or is it pears? This fun page requires students to select the correct homonym in ten sentences. Then they'll find their answers in a pear-shaped maze!
Double Letter Animal Word Search: Supply the missing pair of letters, then find each of the 40 animal names in the word search puzzle. Fun spelling practice for any age!
Compound Confusions! - This woodpecker introduces your students to a great compound word challenge! For grades 3-5.
Contraction Action Worksheets and Calendar Crossword : Fun practice on important skills. Best for grades 2-4.
Can You Spell Well?: If students correctly identify the misspelled words, they'll shade the page to reveal in interesting word. For grades 3 - 5.
Elementary worksheets - Swap Sheets™ #1 and #2 - These flexible spelling pages are a brilliant way for students to practice writing their spelling words over and over -- without your instruction! For grades 3- 5.
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Printable spelling reproducibles - Mini word search puzzles: Students must spot the correct spelling of troublesome words. For grades 3 - 5.
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Tex-Mex Chicken Bake
Total Time
Prep 20 mins
Cook 30 mins
Corn tortillas filled with a cheesy chicken and salsa combination, then baked in the oven with a salsa and cheese topping. Serve with a salad or shredded lettuce and sour cream. Delicious. This recipe is gluten free but if you don't require your meals to be gluten free then you can use regular tortillas and your favourite salsa.
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- 1 1⁄2 cups bottled salsa, ensure gluten free
- 1⁄3 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 white onion, finely diced
- 20 g butter
- 1 1⁄2 cups grated cheese
- 8 white corn tortillas, ensure gluten free
- 1 1⁄2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Place the onions and butter in a frypan and using a medium heat cook until softened. Add half of the salsa, the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the grated cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted.
- Warm the tortillas, either wrapped in foil and in the oven or using the microwave.
- Spread an even amount of the cheese mixture down the centre of each tortilla. Divide the chicken into 8 even portions and place on each tortilla on top of the cheese mixture.
- Roll each tortilla and place side-by-side on a greased baking tray (seam-side down).
- Spoon the remaining salsa over the top of the tortillas and then cover with the remaining 1 cup of grated cheese.
- Bake 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
- Serves 4 as a main meal.
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whats not to like?? all went together well, and easily. Used a mild salsa for the grandies, and they loved it! made for Aussie swap June 2013
*Made for Australia/NZ Swap #73* This was quick and simple -- I used the left-over turkey breast from T-giving, and shredded taco blend cheese. I think the most variety of flavor would be the salsa used -- I wasn't particularly pleased with mild chipotle, chunky. Made a full casserole with plenty for another meal. Thanks for posting, Julie.
This was so good and I liked that I was able to make it earlier in the day and just have to pop it in the oven. I made it all just didn't put the salsa and cheese on top until putting it in the oven (wasn't sure if the salsa was going to make the tortillas soggy). I like enchiladas, but not all the sauce so this was perfect since I could use my favorite salsa on top. Will be making this again! Made for AUS/NZ Recipe Swap #72.


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The Nagasaki city office on Monday began the annual task of adding names to the list of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the city.
The newly confirmed victims, who died between Aug. 1 last year and March 31, total 1,178. The names and dates of death of the deceased, along with those of more victims likely to be found by the end of July, are to be added to the list, which contained 158,765 names as of Aug. 9, 2012.
Their details will be inscribed by two citizens with ink brushes in time to be dedicated Aug. 9 at a ceremony commemorating the 68th anniversary of the bombing.
"I feel anew the cruelty of atomic weapons," Masahiro Tanigawa, 75, a hibakusha, or atomic bombing survivor, and former officer of the city government.
"I will write while praying for the victims," he said as he engaged in the work for the eighth time.
Takako Morita, 65, is a second-generation hibakusha and calligraphy master who is inscribing names for the 12th time.
"I feel the importance of inheriting A-bomb experiences more and more as time goes by," Morita said, adding, "I hope to convey the preciousness of peace step by step."
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THIBODAUX The E.D. White Catholic boys soccer team continued its winning ways Saturday.
The Cardinals improved to 2-0 in District 7-III with a 6-1 win over Houma Christian at Harvey Peltier Stadium.
Six different players scored goals for the Cardinals. They were Nick Duet, Jordan Caljour, Johnny Grabert, Brett Hernandez, Beau Cheramie and Andrew Jones.
Daniel Pharo and Jessie Cortez split time at goalie for the Cardinals.
On Tuesday, the E.D. White boys and girls teams will face St. Charles Catholic in key district matches.
At Harvey, the Patriots won their second-straight match over the Cougars Saturday.
On Friday, Ellender (2-8-1 overall, 2-3 in District 6-II) beat Helen Cox, 9-1.
Chad Wallis scored four goals to lead the Patriots, and Pedro Cardenas and Eric Burgess each added two goals. Players scoring one goal each for Ellender were Shawn Billiot, Juan Recio, Hugo Conde and Jorge Callazo.
Goalie Carl Verdin finished with two saves for Ellender.
The Patriots outshot the Cougars 25-4.
At City Park in New Orleans, the Lady Tigers fell to 15-4-1 overall on the season with the nondistrict loss to the Division I power.
Terrebonne trailed 1-0 at halftime, and its coach Julio Contreras praised the effort of Lady Tigers goalie Brooke Pellegrin in the match.
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More on The Making of Kid Icarus: Uprising
Masahiro Sakurai explains why his latest game is what it is.
The last time we checked in with game designer Masahiro Sakurai, he was explaining in his regular Famitsu column how Nintendo president Satoru Iwata personally asked him in early 2008 to develop a launch title for the system we now call the Nintendo 3DS. How did that game become Kid Icarus: Uprising, though?
As Sakurai put it, the decision stemmed all the way back to 2008, when he was still trying to figure out what kind of game to make. "Most of the games due to come out during the launch window were probably going to be ports," he wrote. "I could have chosen a genre that was easy to develop, but I doubted Iwata wanted something everyone's seen before, or something small, or something like Wii Party. In the end I deliberately choose a difficult genre, something I wouldn't usually work with."
In Sakurai's case, that would be the shooter genre. "That's frankly not a major genre in Japan," he admitted, "although overseas there are piles of masterpieces in that field. You can't argue that the marketplace for it [in Japan] is very healthy."
He chose that genre nonetheless because it seemed to be a good match for the upcoming system's 3D graphics. "I wanted the game flow to involve traveling to enemy territory in the air, then fighting bosses on the ground," he said. "The air battles would be done 3D shooter-style and be as simple and exciting as possible, like a roller coaster or some similar ride. It'd be something close to a rail shooter, although you can move Pit around independently. It'd be difficult to make a whole game around that, though, and I didn't think gamers would be happy with it -- that's where the ground battles come in."
Sakurai had a basic design down quickly enough, and after repeated visits to Nintendo and interviews with potential studio members, his project plan was formally approved in October of 2008. At the time, though, the game wasn't Kid Icarus yet -- it was still an original franchise.
"During that first conversation with Iwata, I asked him whether I had to stick with a Nintendo franchise for this project," Sakurai said. "Working on Smash Brothers, I knew all about how much love gamers had for all of Nintendo's games, and how frustrated they were that some of the series have lain dormant for so long. Any game designer wants to concentrate on original work, but given the role Nintendo had for me, I wanted to know if they had a particular brand they wanted to emphasize." Iwata's response? "If you think your project would be a good fit for one franchise or another, let's think about it then."
That was all the impetus Sakurai needed -- and as he began revising his project plan, Kid Icarus naturally came to mind, partly because of how popular the title remains in the West today. "When I presented my project to Nintendo, it was as a wholly original game, but in the end I suggested that we make it a Kid Icarus title instead," he revealed. "I'd have the goddess Palutena grant Pit the power of flight for five minutes at a time, and he'd fly into enemy strongholds and fight enemies on the ground afterwards. It sounded like a ton of fun, I thought, and I got the go-ahead pretty soon afterward."
With Uprising officially underway, Sakurai rented out a small office space in the Takadanobaba district of Tokyo in November 2008. "I kicked off the project with a staff that I could count with my fingers," he said. "The window glass was razor-thin and wind drafts leaked through them. Since the 3DS was brand-new hardware, there were zero development tools, and even if there were, Nintendo would never let them outside of headquarters. So my chief goal was to settle upon our direction and make things go as smoothly as possible once we started to ramp up staff and move to a bigger office."
It was in this drafty old office that Sakurai finalized the project plan and wrote Uprising's story. "I'm not the sort of person who wants to tell a story with his games," he said. "A game's scenario acts as a series of signposts to move the player from one situation to the next, giving him a goal to strive for. The dev team needed the design framework so they could start working on stages, so I finished up the story right after the basic project design was done. Based on that, I hired several outside illustrators to come up with concepts for the backgrounds and characters."
Sakurai's "Project Sora" began officially recruiting staff in March of 2009, marking the more-or-less official start of development -- and we all saw the fruits of their labor in Los Angeles last month. "We've gone through a variety of twists and turns in the ensuing year before the E3 announcement," he said. "FPSes and third-person shooters are an intensely competitive genre to work with; it puts us at a disadvantage from the start, and there's no way we could outclass the hi-definition visuals of console games on a portable. Nonetheless, I thought that project would be a vital test case to see if we could make a fun, playable, fully-3D game. It's the first 3DS project ever launched -- simple but technically complex, easily learned but deep enough to satisfy gamers. We're interweaving a variety of conflicting watchwords into the game as development continues."
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Pit...Posted: Aug 02, 2010 12:00AM PST by culktishsips
...is a total bad-ass.
Sounds good to mePosted: Jul 14, 2010 12:00AM PST by RoseWhip13
I'm sure it'll turn out great with him in charge. Look forward to playing it.
ReallyPosted: Jul 14, 2010 12:00AM PST by sepewrath
Excited to play a new Kid Icarus game, it definitely looks to be more combat oriented and less platform oriented than the old games, but flying seems like it will player a bigger role in this game, even if only for 5 minutes per level.
I also hope...Posted: Jul 14, 2010 12:00AM PST by Violetaura
That there isn't too much focus on straight shooting. I guess he's trying to ally the game with its sister series Metroid though, but its hard to think of this game in the same way someone would think of a FPS. I'm pretty sure he has mentioned melee attacks with combos on the ground, now all I want to know is how much dungeon-style exploration is involved and whether there is any platforming, even if its not a main focus (like in Metroid Prime).
That said, the more I think about the mix of genres and gameplay styles makes it seem more appropriate, as the original game was the same and that's why people love it.
It's really....Posted: Jul 14, 2010 12:00AM PST by Gold_Ultima
Less like Metroid and more like Sin and Punishment.
I mean the ground stages.Posted: Jul 15, 2010 12:00AM PST by Violetaura
The ground battles appear to have full movement in all directions, nothing in Sin & Punishment is like that, so I figure that is where possible Metroid connections come in. The flight battles look like Sin & Punishment or StarFox though, yes.
I hope,,,Posted: Jul 14, 2010 12:00AM PST by steelerzfan101
that they have more than just shooting parts in the game. I doubt there will only be shooting though. Like he said, he was going to put ground battles in there. That should be fun.


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As for why, that's not important. It really isn't. I was going to title this post "The Last Worthless Evening," as in the Don Henley song, but that seemed to suggest some bitterness on my part that really isn't there. Essentially, I've been given an opportunity to do some slightly different work for Robot 6/CBR. Assuming it all works out, I'll be back around these parts soon enough; although it may not be on Thursdays, and it won't be under this banner.
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On the website Destructor, his webcomic collaboration with artist Matt Weigle, Sean posts a piece of wonderful fanart created for the occasion by Isaac Moylan and adds: "Insofar as Ms. Collins is currently being kept alive and thriving by mechanical intervention — albeit of a variety both less thorough and less fashion-forward than what you see here — a drawing of her as a tiny, jolly cyborg is not entirely inappropriate. I hope you'll join me in wishing that she can soon doff her metaphorical suit of armor and join the human world at large."
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I agree. Surf schools are taking hold everywhere and it's only a matter of time before there is big time regualtion. I'm already hearing about it from upity town folk on the east end. They don't want the schools (or any surfer for that matter) at their public (but they think private) beach ....
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Sep 11, 2013, 02:24 PM
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Dudes, there shouldn't be ANY surf schools.
Surfing is learned through experience not something that should be taught.
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Sep 11, 2013, 03:59 PM
\nI take comfort in the fact that the lessons almost never take place during the good months. The summer is a huge CF with swimmers, etc., so best to get all the lessons in during that season.
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Sep 11, 2013, 05:30 PM
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Sep 11, 2013, 06:28 PM
\nWhile we're at it, let's just get rid of all schools. Education is like propaganda.
\nKidding aside, consider this: take those kids out of surf school and what would they be doing? Video games? TV? Eating junk food? I'll support ANYTHING that gets kids out of the house and active, assuming it's ethical.
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Sep 11, 2013, 03:52 PM
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The 6th rule on the brown rule board is essential as long as I'm not riding one...
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Totally not ridiculous. Totally not.
Me don't give a f aboot skiing.
Do not make analogies to other "sports." That's wrong, too. F other "sports," "activities," or "pastimes." Good Lord, is anyone hardcore anymore? You either surf and that's it, or move along cowboy. Enough of this crossbreeding sh!t.
Surfing schools should be destroyed. That's not what this is aboot. Can't anyone in these younger generations figure anything out for themselves and not get a ribbon when they participate in something.
At least the surf school in my area is held at the sh!ttiest spot on the island........
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Sep 11, 2013, 04:23 PM
I completely agree with adding signs to beaches explaining the importance of etiquette. ESPECIALLY in summer months. Lets get a petition going. It's total logical and theres tons a good reason behind it, I don't see why we couldn't get something going to get signs up.
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I work at a surf school, we make sure to teach proper surf etiquette. We also stick to a beach that there are no other surfers around. I think rentals are a completely different issue and we try to explain the rules before anyone rents a board. Days when it is bigger than waist high we keep students on the inside the entire time. if its too big we dont give lessons. I think that its 50/50. Would you rather have someone out renting a soft top that has been explained the rules or someone who has never taken a lesson with a short board flailing around potentially injuring someone?
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to answer your question, it makes little difference. Someone renting a soft top whose taken a lesson or two and been explained the rules and someone who just grabs a shortboard without a lesson and flails are both likely to be hazardous if they are in a lineup. Parenting, mentoring by a more experienced surfer, lessons learned the hardway in the water, and attitude of the kid all matter a while lot more than a couple of surf lessons or a sign on the beach.
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Sep 11, 2013, 04:33 PM
I don't know how much signs would help honestly, a lot of people will choose not to read them, others will have trouble comprehending them, and some will read them and then proceed to ignore anything that they "learned". I say we get back to enforcing our lineups. Not in a d*ck way, but in a "hey buddy, you really ought not do that buddy" type of way. If you see a newb getting in the way, give them a helpful hand, it'll go a long way and if done correctly they'll respect you for it and will try harder to do what's right from then on out.
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I'd rather give some pointers in the line up. I ask first, if they would like some guidance. Most people starting out appreciate it.
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Sep 11, 2013, 06:13 PM
That's where you go wrong with giving lessons. Teaching kids to stay inside on days when it's waist high or bigger is an overall bad idea. You're teaching these kids to sit on the inside, next thing I know I'm pumping down the line looking at the last section and all I see is a kid on a soft top paddling, nosediving, and I end up getting popes in the face by the board. If you're at a beach where there's no surfers let them go out and ride the actual waves. Teaching them to sit inside won't do any good.
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Everyone is forgetting, the surf camps are run by surfers trying to live the dream, and like everything else, some are great, and some suck. Down here we have really cool people running the camps. They keep out of everyones way, and when it is flat they take the kids kayaking, SUPing, and gunkholing in the flats just to wear them out. I will give them props for crowd control, and God Bless America if they want to make a buck - they are not getting rich, beleive me. And seeing the stoke of these future rats when they catch their first wave is great. So lighten up a bit, unless they are ruining your break. If they don't listen to reason and show some respect to the locals - then spray them down with baby oil and let them slide off their boards.
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Sep 11, 2013, 06:34 PM
Surfing can't be taught. All schools are doing are crowding lineups with people who have no clue but think they do since they 'went to school'
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Sep 11, 2013, 08:00 PM
\nYou might say I'm self-taught since I had no teacher. The truth is there's a big difference between self-taught and being a good student. I'm a good student. I learn by observing and listening to other people. Very little is actually self-taught.
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Sep 11, 2013, 06:48 PM
If your older than ten and someone pushes you into a wave, you should be beaten. By that age you should be able to catch waves by yourself. If you cant, paddle harder.
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Sep 11, 2013, 11:33 PM
I am all about this petition idea. How do you get an online petition thing drafted...
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Sep 11, 2013, 08:02 PM
Self taught with help. You get it. Surf schools only serve to allow people to claim to be a surfer back home.
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Sep 11, 2013, 08:15 PM
In many cases, yes. Everyone wants a piece of the surfing lifestyle, which for me involves working 50+hrs a week to support my family. Gnarly.
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Sep 11, 2013, 08:19 PM
Only 50 huh?
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I'm just kind of wondering, why you surfing around the surf school to begin with? Aren't there other places you can surf? If not, and that's just the world you're stuck with, then man up and deal with it as a reality. In fact turn it into an advantage, because learning to surf in a crowd, and not just running people over, should honestly help you get better. If you can't maneuver around others, then you might not have any more business being in the water than the tourists.
Now, in response to your initial request, do you honestly expect companies that are so unethical as to take people's money and "teach" them to surf, when there's not even a ridable wave, to have scruples enough to care about you or other non-paying customers? I mean, seriously, they'll have a whole crowd out on "double-over-big-toe days," and I'll look at it while thinking, its just plain criminal.
Hey though, if it concerns you that much get out there like one of the "end of days" guys, get a placard and a megaphone, and preach your prophecy of etiquette. However, last I checked, the only guys concerned about etiquette, are the one's who can't hang enough to out surf others. When you dominate, every wave becomes yours.
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Sep 11, 2013, 10:50 PM
Love this.
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Sep 11, 2013, 11:40 PM
I have a grown up M-F job, but I will drive 3 hours to surf 2 at dusk if its cranking. I drive 3 hours to surf all weekend, and every wave from dawn till dusk counts. Only certain spots will hold a small wave where I go, and they fill up dramatically. Saying I should learn to avoid surf schoolers is not fair. F this I am putting small pox on foamies and rental suits.
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Sep 11, 2013, 11:56 PM
most people who go get surf lessons are the tourist kind that don't plan on purseing sufing but rather post some pics on the beach holding a board.surfing is a way of life.its like teaching people to take a shyt with their legs in the air.i never heard of skate or bike lessons.i don't know,maybe its worth it but most of the surfshops just want the money and could care less of they send these hopeless people go put themselves in situations they cant handle.i seen people get rescued just trying to paddle out,like whats up with that lol?guy out on the best day of the winter gets rescued by a helicopter.we don't live on the north shore,we live on the eastcoast.cant wait til winter when the crowds die and the waves are endless
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After nearing records, U.S. profit margins may have peaked. A stall could spell trouble for companies that haven't yet seen significant revenue growth—but will favor investors in sectors and companies that can keep costs low or boost their sales, experts say.
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TVCC's Veteran's Services Coordinating Official acts as a liaison with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Students may be eligible to receive educational benefits if they are registered in courses that apply to the student's approved program. Each educational program must be approved by the State of Oregon's Department of Education/Veterans' Services. Students applying for veteran's educational benefits should allow eight to ten weeks before receiving benefits. The amount of benefits awarded is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is based on the number of credit hours or clock hours for which a student is enrolled and the length of enrollment period for each course.
Veteran's benefits available:
- Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty
- Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation (available through your local VA office)
- Chapter 32 Veteran's Education Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Chapter 34/30 Grandfathered Vietnam Era GI Bill
- Chapter 35 Survivors/Dependents of Deceased or 100% Disabled Veterans
- Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve
- Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
It is the student's responsibility to notify the TVCC coordinating official of any change in enrollment, address, program of study, enrollment at another institution, or any other change that may impact their veteran's educational benefits. Those students receiving benefits must follow the Financial Aid and Veteran's Affairs standards of satisfactory academic progress to maintain eligibility for VA benefits.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations require that all persons using any type of veteran educational assistance program be making satisfactory academic progress toward achievement of their educational objective (program of study). For additional details and information regarding veteran's educational benefits, contact the TVCC Veteran's affairs coordinating official at (541) 881-5805 or www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
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