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Apex Legends Isn't Afraid to Borrow Like Crazy From Overwatch

Apex Legends is technically in the Titanfall universe, but its gameplay borrows much more from Blizzard.

As I fired up Apex Legends for the first time this afternoon, my mind flashed back to 2016. It was just about three years ago that I saw Overwatch for the first time, and was immediately delighted by the fighting game-like character select screen, expressive heroes, and rapidfire combat. Looking at Apex Legends, which had a surprise launch earlier today, it seems as if Respawn was taking notes.

Overwatch's influence is obvious from the moment you hit the character select screen. For one, the heroes all look like off-brand Blizzard characters. Pathfinder looks like Bastion, only with a big smiling face in its chest and a cheerfully snarky attitude. Gibraltar is Reinhardt; Wraith is like Sombra, and so on.

It's a far cry from the original Titanfall games, which were more Call of Duty with a sci-fi flavor. But then, even Call of Duty is pretty cartoony these days. Exaggerated art styles are very much in vogue thanks to Fortnite and Overwatch, not the least because they are charming while still running on a variety of systems, and it's hard to blame Apex Legends for going along with the crowd.

But Overwatch's influence extends much further than just the graphics style. Unlike Fortnite, PUBG, or a half-dozen battle royale games, Apex Legends is strictly squad-based. You can't play solos or duos. If you're playing on your own, Apex Legends will match you up with two other players and send you on your way.

This is because the characters in Apex Legends are clearly intended to synergize with one another. Every single character has a passive ability, an active ability, and yes, an ultimate, and they each fulfill a specific role on a three-person team. Pathfinder offers increased mobility with its Zipline Gun; Lifeline is the medic, and Gibraltar is the tank.

When properly utilized, these abilities have the potential to quickly swing a match. Naturally they don't come close to matching the complexity of Overwatch. A team in Overwatch is double the size of one in Apex Legends, and every hero fills a niche in pursuit of a specific objective. Apex Legends is far more generalized, with every character being able to more or less hold their own in a firefight.

Still, abilities are crucial to success in Apex Legends. It's quite something to round a corner and find a Lifeline rapidly healing a Gibraltar, both of them under a shield dome. Add in the fact that it's possible to revive a fallen teammate by collecting their data and bringing it to a respawn point, and teamwork becomes mandatory. If you're foolish enough to try striking out on your own, you will quickly find yourself outnumbered. In fact, Apex Legends is so invested in keeping players together that it features a "Jumpmaster" that can guide everyone to the same drop point.

This format, plus the relatively small map, makes it hard to avoid opposing squads, and early encounters are pretty much inevitable. In my first dozen or so matches, I found myself in immediate firefights roughly half the time. Unlike, say, PUBG, which is a slow build in which you land, collect goods, and eventually get into a big firefight, Apex Legends is more of a rollercoaster. You'll hit the high of a big firefight; then a lull, then another high, and so on.

Apex Legends and Loot Boxes

After a battle is finished, you earn experience, and if you're lucky, a loot box. Overwatch, of course, brought cosmetic loot boxes firmly into the mainstream, and as with everything else, Respawn is keen to follow its example. Being a free-to-play game, Apex Legends is loaded with special skins to start, both for characters and weapons, which are available via "Apex Packs."

Nevertheless, there are several key differences. Apex Packs have a pity counter that will guarantee a top-level drop within 30 tries, and many of the skins are available directly through the in-game store on a rotating basis. Apex Legends also locks away two of its eight characters at the outset, cutting its roster down to a mere six heroes to start. Given time, it's possible to earn enough in-game currency to unlock Mirage and Caustic, who are reminiscent of Tracer and Roadhog respectively, but it'll take awhile. Clearly, EA and Respawn are hoping that you'll just knuckle under and buy them immediately.

The characters in Apex Legends mostly look like they were taken from Blizzard's cutting from floor. | EA

The limited hero selection is probably Apex Legends' biggest weakness right now. With so few heroes available out of the gate, most of the squads are very similar, with Gibraltar being on practically all of them. More heroes will be available in a month or so, but for now, it feels quite limited.

But in the meantime, despite its obvious Overwatch influences, Apex Legends manages to be just different enough to stand out from the competition. Its hard to imagine it supplanting, say, Fortnite, but it might have a chance to cut into the popularity of Call of Duty's Blackout mode. Amusingly, Apex Legends may also end up cannibalizing the audience for Battlefield 5's own battle royale mode, which is due next month.

Apex Legends ultimately bears only a passing resemblance to Titanfall, and fans are already mourning the loss of familiar features like wall running. But if Respawn's goal is to translate the charm and teamwork of Overwatch to the battle royale genre, then it's passed at least one test.

Apex Legends is now available on Xbox One, PC, and PS4. We answer questions about the battle pass, mechs, and everything else in our Apex Legends FAQ.

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In a continuation of the educational partnership between the United States and India, the U.S. Department of State and the University Grants Commission are pleased to announce the eight institutional partnership projects for the fifth and final round of Indo-U.S. 21st Century Knowledge Initiative awards (formerly known as the Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative). The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and build partnerships between U.S. and Indian institutions of higher education. Each project will receive an award of up to $190,000 that can be utilized over a three-year period, with the aim of encouraging mutual understanding, educational reform, and economic growth, as well as the development of junior faculty at U.S. and Indian and institutions of higher learning.

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Clarkson University, NY
Project Title: Air Pollution, Health and Climate in India: Building Capacities for Health Research and Program Evaluation
Partner Institution: Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai and National Institute for Environmental Health, Indian Council for Medical Research, Bhopal
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Partner Institution: Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
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Partner Institution: Sacred Heart Nursing College, Dindigul
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University of South Florida, FL
Project Title: An Indigenous Studies Field School for Global Exchange in Northeast India: Fostering Educational and Public Health Initiative
Partner Institution: Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh and Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage, Arunachal Pradesh
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University of Kashmir, Srinagar
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Partner Institution: Montana Tech, Butte, MT

Panjab University, Chandigarh
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Partner Institution: Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, FL

Mangalore University, Karnataka Project Title: The Fabrication of Nanoparticles based soil condition testing Sensors and development of soil condition monitoring system
Partner Institution: College of Engineering and Computing, Florida International University, Miami, FL

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Project Title: Methanol as a Clean Energy Source for India
Partner Institution: Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

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    Includes guided tour of the USS Kidd and self-guided tour of the museum. Time spent shopping should be considered in setting your itinerary so as to avoid running late to your next stop. There are a limited number of tours allowed on the ship at a time. Our maximum tour size is 35 people. Please keep in mind that your guides have been scheduled specifically for your tour. If your group is running behind schedule, please give us advance warning by calling ahead so that we can plan this delay around the arrival of other groups and functions.

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    Those groups looking for dates in the spring and summer should call ahead as soon as possible in order to determine if the desired time and date are available. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm your tour date. This deposit will go toward the final balance due for the tour. All tours will be considered tentative until the deposit is received. If the deposit is not received within 10 days of making your reservation, we will reopen the date for booking.

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    Adult (ages 18-59) – $11 per person

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    Hours of operation are 9:30am to 3:30pm through out the week. Group tours are staggered throughout the day, so please be prepared with secondary preferences for days and times. Group tours can be scheduled between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

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    The age range of your class should be taken into consideration when booking your tour.  Younger children may have trouble navigating the ladders aboard ship. Main Deck Tours are possible in such cases, as well as Museum-Only Tours. Each child age 4 and younger should be accompanied by an adult.

We are delighted that you have chosen the USS KIDD for your adventure! Please keep in mind that this ship was built in 1942 before modern day safety practices were in effect. The ladders are steep, the decks can be slippery, and a lot of equipment is literally underfoot. In short, everyone needs to be attentive to potential hazards while aboard and observe all of the rules. Please distribute these rules to your parents and review with your students before your visit. For your convenience, a printable PDF version of the rules is available at the link below.

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The USS Kidd Veterans Museum and ship tour make for great lessons in classrooms of all ages. From high schoolers learning about WWII history to elementary students learning about the science of flotation and tides in the Mississippi River, the right hands-on lesson is in reach at the USS KIDD.

To get you started, we’ve prepared a range of resources that introduce students to the ship in the classroom. Prep for your field trip or use these resources even when you can’t make it out to see us. Our virtual ship tour is also great for familiarizing students with what to expect onsite. If you’re looking for a teaching concept you don’t see below, contact our Education Outreach Coordinator and ask! He might already have something in mind or know just how to connect the dots for you.

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  • 2 beef Strip Steaks Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
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  1. Rub beef steaks evenly with ginger. Place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 17 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once.

  2. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, soy sauce and vinegar in small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture for serving. Prepare broccoli according to package directions; drain. Toss with remaining soy mixture. Keep warm.

  3. Carve steaks into slices. Drizzle reserved 2 tablespoons soy mixture over beef. Serve with broccoli.

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Is the World of ESports Becoming Dangerously Over Commercialized?

The world of Sports was changed forever when Gaming became an officially recognized Olympic sport. E-sports, as it is more commonly known, can be made up of any competitive game that allows players to face off against one another.

No longer was sport simply reserved for those with the physical powers to play on the field. Suddenly a whole new generation of athletes was born. Athletes who battled in virtual worlds rather than physically.

But as it grew in popularity so too did the gaming industry as a whole. More and more gaming moved away from being an art of passion, with games being made by small studios who cared. Instead, we saw major corporations swing into the gaming field. Each run by investors who nothing about gaming and seek only to turn a profit.

The Slow Increase

With this trend towards money over art, we have seen gaming slowly become more and more commercialized. Only a few years ago a fully-fledged triple-A game would cost a maximum of $40. Now you would be lucky to get it for that on sale.

But how does all this affect the world of e-sports? Most of the games being played are often free games such as Leauge of Legends. Is the e-sports world about to fall victim to the issue of over-commercialization.

Our opinion is that it will. Already we are seeing the effects of it. More and more companies are throwing their hats into the ring. Hiring teams to represent them, rather than the teams being scouted independently. Soon we won’t be watching actual gaming pros face-off, we will watch as cooperate paid players fight on behalf of the company.

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The increase in the commercialization of the gaming world isn’t all bad. It has allowed a lot of smaller, more independent services to flourish. You can buy pre-owned games easily. You can get an aimbot for valorant or gold boosting for WoW with ease. But these are all positives designed by gamers for gamers.

What we have also seen in a steady increase in the bad practices associated with the commercial world. Games being sold half complete with the rest sold as DLC down the line. Early access titles taking the money and never finishing. Major game companies forcing you to use online DRM and legally binding you to contract to ensure you don’t own what you pay for.

And this translates into e-sports as well. Soon ticket prices are going to soar. You will be forced to give your details over to massive corporations. The e-sports tournaments will be plastered with commercial advertising and the entire audience will be forced to watch adverts in between round.

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There is always a way to hold back these swarming tides. The only way for it not to work is for the masses to stand up and fight back. And the only way to fight back in these modern times is with your wallet.

These companies rely on the new wave of gamers, those who only know the gaming world in the twisted shape it currently sits. They rely on them funneling mass amounts of cash into the system. So, if people want to stop e-sports becoming too commercialized they need to organize and stop attending the events.

Some e-sports teams have already considered starting their own official league sanctioned by players for the players. No corporate sponsors allowed. But as it stands at the moment this is nothing more than a pipe dream.

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On one of the longest climbs of the race I went to the front to test the waters and soon me and Dan Fleeman of Metaltek were clear. With still an hour and a half of racing left we worked well together to establish a good lead over the remaining members of the group.”

Up against an ex Cervelo road pro who was renowned for his climbing and has won the National hill climb champs before it was always going to be difficult to hang on to him up the climbs but I managed to stay in contention for the remaining parts. However by the time it came to the finale it had obviously taken more out of me than Dan and I had to settle for a silver medal.

After only 6 weeks of training I was really pleased to be so close(2secs) off the win of another National Title. This has given me a huge confidence boost towards the rest of the summers training. I now have a 5week block of training up to my next race of the summer Margam Park NPS”.

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“” As we in the tendency of over 50 percent of scores on our gaming platforms in victory, defeat or draw correctly calculated, can we assume the experiment of a high probability for the Schalke “, explains Dr. Kierchhoff and limiting at the same time: of course we can not take into account factors such as fluctuations in form, injuries and suspensions in a simulation of a whole series of the half.” Press contact: Matthias Wiemers – NEUSTA GmbH Contrescarpe 1-28203 Bremen FON: 0421 20 696-0 – fax: 0421 20 696-99 E-Mail: – Internet: business contact: aitainment GmbH – Dr. Heinz Kierchhoff (GF) Consul-Smidt-str. 8f – 28217 Bremen phone: 0421 / 61 95 64 0 – fax: 0421 / 61 95 64 69 E-Mail: – developed the aitainment GmbH and the latest generation of e-sports games, marketed based on a newly developed technology from the field of artificial intelligence. The first products of the aitainment are online soccer manager with different game modes. These combine artificial intelligence with constantly updated data of real football professionals.

This match simulations are possible with virtual professionals (autonomous software robots), which correspond to the real players in their properties and act within the framework of their tactical requirements of the user. Each match can be evaluated according to the simulation of a match report and considered as 3D animation. The technology of the aitainment guarantees realistic gameplay, the other football manager games don’t offer. The German Football League (DFL) has opted for the technology of the aitainment. The official Bundesliga is started parallel to the season 2007/08 with great success Manager (OBM). In the third season, more than 140,000 enthusiastic users fight Manager with their teams at the official Bundesliga Championships and cups, but also real prices. The aitainment was formed as a spin-off from the University of Bremen. aitainment is composed of the terms “Artificial intelligence” (artificial intelligence) and “Entertainment”.

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Synergy – The ultimate desktop sharing tool

Synergy logoI’ve been doing some internal testing at work this week using Safari, and I’ve moved our Mac Mini onto my desk rather than using VNC. I’ve been using some awesome software called Synergy which lets you share your keyboard and mouse over the network. So I currently have my main work PC (running Windows) which has dual-monitors, next to a third monitor which is hooked up to the Mac Mini. With synergy I can move my mouse cursor between all three monitors and work on either machine without having to switch keyboards, or use a KVM.

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We’ve got some new gameplay footage from Advanced Warfare’s Exo Zombies episode 2 – Infection.

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Arekkz went to L.A. this past weekend and played the new map that Infection brings to Exo Zombies mode in Advanced Warfare. The map is noticeably larger than that of the first episode, with more branching paths you can unlock.

You get to see the new hulking mini-boss, the civilian extraction mechanic and much more in action.

The new episode is also full of Easter eggs, and we’ll be sure to bring you more of that later.

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What is High Blood Pressure and Tips for Management

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Having high blood pressure is one of the main causes of both heart disease and stroke, as well as other health issues such as kidney disease, congestive heart failure and blindness. It is especially dangerous because most people don’t know they have high blood pressure until they discover a health problem. If your loved one has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, here is some helpful information on high blood pressure, its causes, symptoms and how you can help your loved one.

What is High Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the measurement of the force of blood against the artery walls. This measurement is given as two numbers, the higher number on top, and the lower number on the bottom. The higher number is called systolic blood pressure, which measures the pressure of the heart as it contracts and pushes blood out to the body. The lower number is called diastolic pressure and measures the pressure of the heart as it relaxes. Our blood pressure rises and falls throughout the day. If someone’s blood pressure remains 140/90 or higher for an extended period of time, though, they are considered to have high blood pressure. Having high blood pressure means the heart has to work harder to pump blood through the body. The arteries then become stiff which restricts blood flow.

High blood pressure happens for a number of reasons, many of which are preventable. Risk factors include:

  • Genetic factors
  • Age
  • Being overweight
  • Excess salt or sodium in your diet
  • Lack of exercise
  • Smoking
  • Excessive alcohol intake
  • Stress
  • Diabetes

High blood pressure is so dangerous because there are often no symptoms or warning signs until a heart attack, stroke, or other health issue happens. This is why everyone should check their blood pressure frequently, especially since high blood pressure becomes more common with age. Some people with high blood pressure do have some symptoms such as:

  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness

What can you do?
Although high blood pressure is dangerous, it is also manageable. Help your loved one lower their blood pressure by:

  • Encouraging a healthy diet low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables
  • Reducing the amount of salt and sodium in their diet
  • Maintaining a healthy weight and BMI below 25
  • Being physically active
  • Limiting their alcohol intake
  • Not smoking
  • Medications


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We, humans have always been at war with the nature. We tried to subdue, use and discard instead of being clever enough to use the resource sustainably.
Our Future generation need to inherit an earth that is cleaner, greener and safer to them. Therefore, this World Environment Day, we need to pledge to take the opportunity it has given us to envision a different way of living and cooperating, so that future generations may enjoy all the pleasure of our incredible planet
As a part of World Environmental day celebrations ” Thanal” Nature club of Marian International institute of Management is organising a Photography competition based on the theme “Nature & Covid” .

  • The participant must be a student & a citizen of India. To confirm you are a student, you have to submit your student ID card while submitting the photo.
  • Free registration for all the participants
  • The photograph should depict the theme “Covid & Nature” and only one entry is allowed per photographer.
  • The photograph must be original & must be of highest resolution possible (less than 10 mb) and no watermark of any kind should be on the photograph.
  • Participants may submit colour and/or black and white photographs taken during the competition time (May 24th, 2021 – June 30th).
  • Photographs that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.)  & adult content of any kind will be disqualified.
  • A caption must be given for the photograph.
  • Students and employees of MIIM cannot participate in this competition. However, they can still submit their entry and the best ones will be showcased in the MIIM Instagram page.
  • Any photograph received after June 30th, 2021, 11:59 PM & participants found doing malpractices will not be considered for the competition.
  • The photographs of the winners will be uploaded on MIIM Instagram page ( after the competition.

Judging Parameters

  • The best picture will be selected based on originality, concept, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit.

Showcasing & Awards

  • Photographs will be shortlisted on July 1st, 2021 and the judges will be evaluating the same.
  • Cash prizes, along with certificates will be awarded for overall excellence.
  • Shortlisted images will be displayed on our instagram page.
  • In case of any controversy on a matter not mentioned in the above regulations, the Organizers will decide on the appropriate action. The organizers’ word shall be final and binding.

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INR 3,500/-

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  • 1 saddle of venison (approx. 1.2 kg, let butcher debone and chop bones into small pieces)
  • 1 carrot (large)
  • 3 onions (small)
  • 150 g celeriac
  • 50 g leek
  • 4 sprigs of thyme
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary
  • 10 juniper berries
  • 5 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 125 ml red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 800 ml game stock (from a jar)
  • 2 tablespoons cranberries (from a jar)
  • Salt
  • Pepper

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  • Potatoes

SADDLE OF VENISON with cranberry sauce

For: Serves 4
Preparation time: approx. 4.5 hours

  1. To make the sauce, rinse the pieces of bone under cold water and pat dry. Peel the carrot and celeriac and chop (approx. 1 cm). Also peel and chop the onion. Wash the leek, clean thoroughly and cut into slices about 1 cm wide. Wash the thyme and rosemary and lightly press the juniper berries.
  2. Then heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a roasting dish. Add the pieces of bone and fry at a medium heat for about 10 minutes until evenly brown. Add the onions, vegetables and juniper berries and fry for another 3 minutes while stirring.
  3. Add the tomato paste and continue to fry for 1 minute, then sprinkle with the flour. Now pour in a third of the red wine. Continue to stir until the wine has evaporated. Gradually stir in the rest of the wine and let it boil away. Now add the bay leaf, thyme, one sprig of rosemary and the stock. Cover and simmer everything over a low heat for about 2 hours.
  4. In the meantime, pre-heat the oven to 80 °C. Rinse the saddle of venison under cold water, pat dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Brown the meat on all sides in an oven-safe pan with 2 tablespoons of oil and a torn sprig of rosemary for 2 minutes, making sure to turn the meat carefully without piercing it.
  5. Now cover the pan with aluminium foil and place in the middle of the oven. Cook the meat for about 1 hour and 45 minutes in the oven without circulating air.
  6. Pour the sauce through a fine sieve and press the cooked vegetables through as well as possible. Reduce the sauce down to a third over a high heat. Stir in the cranberries and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon (England). Although his work is universally known as a playwright, his private life is full of mysteries and legends. It has even been said that he was an uncultured man and that he had been used to hide the real author of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, etc.. Shakespeare's work has survived mainly thanks to the variety, precision, epic strength and dramatic intensity of its contents. His talent catches the spectator who soon becomes involved in the action and the parade of passion, generosity, love, intrigue, hatred, revenge or the thousand and one feelings, often contradictory, which houses the human soul.

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when it’s done ;P

well, didn’t do anything with it for a long time. never again heard from the guy who was writing the story script…

How far along was the script? Is that the only thing holding you back? I never played the silent hill games so I’m not sure what a script for one would entail.

the first chapter was done, the guy planned several others. so if i picked the game up again, i’d need
* a new story (could send the old script to give an idea)
* someone who’d render the settings in 3-d
* an idea how to implement sound, because silent hill isn’t silent hill without the creepy sound effects and music

here’s how the game looks in the latest version:
(the scene from wario land is only a placeholder for silent hill-esque 3-d settings of course xD)

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Hmmm as for the 3d settings What do you need? If you kept it simple I could use actual photos. I live on the mountain in the woods and can do ghost effects and such with the program adobe after effects. As for rendering full 3d scenes with cg I could but don’t have the time. (well I might but I need to keep my head above water)

I have swords knives guns, and costume pieces like a gasmask and other such things. I can only of course play myself but I can dress up for certain parts. And if you needed a woman my girlfriend might offer to help. If its all just photography like that I could help, but I’m limited in my setting. I got woods with a stream. Ive got areas of huge rocks. I have a 2 SUV’s. I have cats (but getting them in the photo might be tricky) and some dogs but I’m not sure if they are frightening enough.

Its all I can offer at the moment.

I’m sure I can help with the music. I can make up some tense and psychadelic stuff when I want to. This has got me excited XD

Ok so this is what I’ve got so far. The virtual boy can generate background maps of 512×512 pixels. Now is that all displayed on the screeen at one time? I mean 512×512 is a perfect square, unless its squashed or cropped it won’t fit on the vb’s screen. what’s the vb’s resolution at anyway? it’d be neat if it were at 1024×512 but I highly doubt that given what I’ve seen. I’m just trying to get a grasp for the resolution the images can be at. Furthermore I’d need to know the virtual boy palette to see what kind of quality the images can go on. I know its all red colors which is just fine, but how many shades of red are we talking here? 256 is my guess.

With the sound, is the only problem the fact that emulators don’t support sound? is it yet possible to rom dump on to a cartridge?

We should ask Bryan Provinciano to take a look at this thing. He’s always interested in obscure gaming systems and while the virtual boy isn’t obscure it is very largely ignored. I think it was very innovative and its a shame that it failed because it seems like it was ahead of its time. It’ll be a long time before someone tries that again. Its like it kicked virtual reality off the map for a while… 🙁

Tis a shame because with today’s technology we could certainly pull a number with VR. I mean full polygonal full color stereoscopic 3d games with some kind of gloves or controls like car controls or stuff like that would just rule.

Sorry I’m off topic ranting here…

Anyway back on topic

The faceball thing looks like it might not fly with the lack of available programmers here, but this thing has more promis as its your project and you’re the programmer. So I think maybe this project is my best bet. Like I said, 3d cgi rendered stills is gonna be too much for me at this time, but 3d photos I can do no problem. I’d give you a pair of bitmaps for each scene already set for the sterescoping. Just gotta overlay them or whatever. I could even help on the storyline but it’d have to be within my limited setting and actors/ props. But we’re still talking alot here. The reddish graphics ought to make things look pretty atmospheric and creepy. And this is stuff I love to do. I can add effects to the images like actual ghosts. I may even have some stuff that’ll pass off as creatures, maybe I could whip something up with clay and superimpose it into a photo still.

I’m really interested in doing this as a little side project. I’ve got a big project going at the moment with some friends, but I like to have a lot of projects and this sounds like a neat one.

God I keep editing this: 😀

Anyway here’s something I did with a 2d image by offsetting parts piece by piece.

You have to cross your eyes to see it. but I hope that gives you an idea on what I’m capable of.

Here’s another

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can one of you guys ike just give me a playbe damo of what you have so far ?

Ringman, the VB resolution is 384×224.
You would have realised that if you looked at the size of KR155E’s image above.

No not necessarily that was a screenshot taken from an emulator and then posted on a board. It could have been resized by either the emulator or the board. I wouldn’t have known for sure.

okey well if you like i can be the beta tester just tell m how to use this and all . also dos any one have a English pach for Silent Hill: Play Novel for the gba rom ?

google? but no, i don’t think there a patch. would like one too, though 🙂

hmmm well is there any one you no who wood be able to make one cz i relly want to play that game iv looked all over google so im kind of stumped

nope… otherwise i’d have already asked him to make some vb translation patches ;P

okey then i may be able to get some one to trenslate the words if i do that will you or who ever be able to form it in to a patch ?

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Krisse you interested in the idea of me using digital photos ported gameboy palette that are stereoscoped? If you want I can make you a test image.

Actually I whipped one up real quick, the colors aren’t right but here you go. Cross your eyes to see:

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oh that looks good. not really the right stuff for silent hill, but one could think of other projects. unfortunately i don’t have the time atm 🙁

btw, i never got those cross eye pictures to work for me 😉

Well I can make it so it works for 3d glasses. And I have a woods up near my house and there are boulders and fallen logs, and there’s plenty of houses nearby, I live on the mountain. I can make ghost effects too if needed.

Of course we still need someone to come up with the story.

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The amount of technology that we implement into our buildings means that buildings are not only becoming more expensive, they are to thieves like a haven of honey is to bees.

A lot of these smart buildings are hosting offices where businesses activate. Business owners are there most of times, but like everyone else they need to leave the building and head home, or enjoy their holidays, or spend some time with their families. However, their businesses cannot stop whenever they need to go from their company’s headquarters. But the threat of the business being attacked when the owner is not there is increased.

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3 Ways to Reduce Complexity at Your Church

We know that leading a church is complicated. But why? Shouldn’t it be easier?

I’ve been thinking about that, and it occurred to me that writing down why it’s so complex could provide insights that help us lead better.

Most churches are a combination of elder governed, staff led, and volunteer driven. That alone makes the complexity pretty obvious.

Who’s driving?

Your church probably has some type of governing board. They have leadership and decision-making authority. Then you have staff. Something between 1 and 200 or more on your team. Theyalso have leadership and decision-making authority. And the real goal is for those two groups to work together in such tightly aligned harmony that you empower dozens to hundreds to thousands (depending on the size of your church) of volunteers to serve and also lead.

What could go wrong with that?!

Now we add to the mix a spiritual realm in which we find our real power (God) and a real enemy who would like to shut your church down. (Satan)

If that isn’t enough, our bottom line measurement is subjective rather than a purely numbers oriented goal. Yes, we count several things from attendance to offerings (and we should), but the real focus is spiritual transformation resulting in life change. That means you could draw a big crowd, but it’s nothing more than a crowd if lives are not being transformed.

Ok, that’s a clear and concise description of what we do is so complex.

So what can we do about it?

1) Keep it clean and simple.

Clutter, distraction and busyness are enemies of the local church. As church leaders, it’s very easy to get pulled in so many directions that it’s difficult to actually move forward. It’s a deceptive reality because all that we do is good, but that doesn’t mean we should be doing it.

What are the irreducible minimums of your church ministry? The point here is not about not  working less, it’s about being more productive. Nothing is more frustrating than to work hard, and yet accomplish little results. Focus is essential.

  • Is your mission crystal clear among the leaders?
  • Is your congregation clear on the purpose of your church?
  • What is in print that doesn’t need to be in print?

Current culture inundates us with “stuff”. Don’t add to the “noise” in your church, but communicate what is important. Is your list of ministries lean and effective?

What can you stop doing?

2) Strive for unity and purity among your leaders.

Focus and clarity are not possible unless the leaders are aligned. The board and staff must be of one mind and heart or leading your church becomes unnecessarily complex and difficult. If there is unresolved conflict on the board or among the staff your church may get stuck as a result.

I’m not remotely suggesting leaders must be perfect, but God does call us to holiness. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written:

“Be holy, because I am holy.”

I Peter 1:15-16

When our hearts and motives are pure, and we seek to serve for the benefit of God’s Kingdom, He is free to grant the power we need to see real life change in people’s lives. You are gifted and talented, and no doubt work hard, but that’s not enough. We all need God’s favor and power, or church is not only complex, it just doesn’t work.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12

May God grant the favor and power you need!

3) Practice MVS (Mutual Voluntary Submission).

You can make progress in the never ending challenge to keep things simple, clear and focused. You can also live with purity of heart and mind, but if you and your church are anything like me and my experience, humanity is pretty much a 24/7 thing to wrestle down.

Yup, we’re human. We have fears, insecurities and egos to contend with. It is necessary to practice Mutual Voluntary Submission (MVS) in order to see this beautiful thing called church actually work.

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Dr. Dan Reiland serves as Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He previously partnered with John Maxwell for 20 years, first as Executive Pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, then as Vice President of Leadership and Church Development at INJOY. He and Dr. Maxwell still enjoy partnering on a number of church related projects together. Dan is best known as a leader with a pastor's heart, but is often described as one of the nations most innovative church thinkers. His passion is developing leaders for the local church so that the Great Commission is advanced.

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Hirtshals Museum (regional museum)

The museum is housed in an old fisherman's home and shows the city's history. Learn more about the history of the "bjesk", and about the "bjesk" queen Signe Hansen. In the summer, old fishermen display maritime crafts.

Hirtshals Museum is situated in an old fisherman’s house built in 1880. The Museum is a part of Vensyssel Historiske Museum and has a permanent exhibition on Hirtshals' history as well as Hirtshals Habor's history. Hirtshals Museum covers also an exhibition about the local beverage “Bjesk”, and tells the story of medical herbs suitable for spicing up snaps.

The exhibition "Hirtshals by the sea"

show the history and development of Hirtshals. Seven topics illustrate the history, the habor construction, the importance of the ferries, the strandings and rescues, the fishing and activities at the habor. The building itself illustrate a fishermans's life year 1915.

Bitter and Signe Hansen

People in North Jutland are known for their bitters, and Signe Hansen is well known for in Hirtshals for the same reason. She was an old nurse, who as widespread the bitter's excellent attributes. Bring a bottle of Brøndum Snaps to the museum and have it turned into a lovely bitter from local herbs.

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In July the museums garden will hum of activities. Fishermen will show how to bind seine and trawls and there will be tastings of fish dishes.


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The Greater Houston area has 14 major institutions of higher learning:

Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, the only private medical school in the Greater Southwest, is recognized as a premier academic health science center and is known for excellence in education, research and patient care. In 2011, U.S. News & World Report ranked BCM as one of the top 25 medical schools for research. Currently, BCM trains more than 3,000 medical, graduate, nurse anesthesia, and physician assistant students, as well as residents and post-doctoral fellows.

Houston Baptist University

Since its inception in 1960, HBU has grown into a thriving community of faith and scholarship.

Houston Community College System

HCC, the largest community college system on the Texas Gulf Coast, is comprised of five regional colleges.

Lone Star College

Lone Star College is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation. The LSCS provides 180 programs to nearly 95,000 students seeking Associate Degrees, certifications for work in high-demand industries, and credits that enable them to transfer anywhere.

Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M is the second oldest public institution of higher education in Texas and the first state supported college in Texas for African-Americans.

Rice University

The Princeton Review, Newsweek College Guide, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Worthmagazine, Financial Times, U.S. News and World Report and the Almanac of Architecture and Design all rank Rice as a top institution in the country.

Sam Houston State University

Serving 16,795 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, SHSU's Carnegie classification places it in the top 7 percent of U.S. higher education institutions.

San Jacinto College

San Jacinto College District's three locations offer more than 140 degrees and certificates.

South Texas College of Law

One of the largest private law schools in the country, South Texas College of Law provides a diverse body of students with the opportunity to obtain an exceptional legal education, preparing graduates to serve their community and the profession with distinction.

Texas Southern University

TSU is one of two comprehensive Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the world.

University of Houston

Chosen as one of the nation's best colleges for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review in 2011. Nationally recognized programs at UH include: Creative Writing, Health Law, Intellectual Property Law, Business Administration (undergraduate) and Space Architecture, the only graduate program of its kind in the world. More than 77 UH students and coaches have participated in the Olympics, earning 33 medals (19 gold).

University of Houston - Clear Lake

More than 7,700 students enrolled each semester, with nearly half of those students enrolled in graduate study.

University of Houston - Victoria

The University of Houston - Victoria recently opened its UHV Katy Campus at 2002 W. Grand Parkway N., Building 2 (off TX-99 and Franz Road, near I-10). As part of the UH System, UHV offers face-to-face programs in Victoria and Katy, as well as online classes that students can take from anywhere. Courses lead to 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs and concentrations in the schools of Arts & Sciences; Business Administration; and Education, Health Professionals & Human Development. Since its founding in 1973, UHV has provided students with a quality university education from excellent faculty at an affordable price.

University of Houston - Downtown

UHD is a publicly-supported, urban university located in Houston's central business district. UHD is considered one of the most ethnically diverse liberal arts institutions in the southwest, a distinction that indicates the student body accurately reflects the Houston community's wealth of cultures, languages and nationalities. The University offers all students a specially tailored opportunity for quality higher education, as well as small classes and personal interest from faculty.

UHD offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 50 areas and seven master's degree programs. As one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, UHD offers major opportunities and access to unique educational experiences for students across the Greater Houston area.

University of St. Thomas

Catholic institution with more than 3,700 students from 40 states and 58 countries. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Cardinal Newman Society and The Princeton Review Guide.

University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth)

Located in the world renowned Texas Medical Center, UTHealth brings together the School of Dentistry, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, McGovern Medical School, the School of Public Health, the School of Nursing, the School of Biomedical Informatics, the UT Harris County Psychiatric Center and the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases.


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Paddling our Rivers in Manistee County

Looking to find that perfect river to float?  Well you are in luck, we have many fantastic paddling or floating rivers.  The Little Manistee River, Big Manistee River, Pine River are great paddling rivers for all experience levels.  If you are looking for a lazy day float, try the lower half of Bear Creek in the late summer/early fall for great fall color!   Browse any of these great rivers below!

Your River Adventures. #MyManistee

Explore the Rivers in the Manistee County Area

With 250+ river miles to explore… there is no shortage of paddling and fishing opportunities on the rivers of Manistee. Here you will find a complete list of rivers in our region and recommended routes, trips and float times.

River Tips and Recommendations

Best River for Families:  Big Manistee River – This top Michigan river is ideal for families traveling to the region, as it is wide and there are plenty of rental liveries servicing the various segments.

Best River for Experienced Paddlers: Pine River – This river contains some of the only white water in the Lower Peninsula.  This river is frequented by expert paddlers throughout the season, however, the early spring thaw attracts many from around the Midwest as this is the time of year when the river is at its swiftest current.

Best River for a Tube/Float: Little Manistee River – This great river, is shallow and is great for those looking for a quick 2-3 hour afternoon float.

Download a complete guide to all of the rivers in Manistee County. Included you will find float times/charts and GPS locations for each access site.
Download a Map of all the Manistee County Rivers

Watercraft Rentals

No Watercraft? No Problem… search our great rental liveries and companies serving the waterways around Manistee County.

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Follow the travelers that love Manistee County, enjoy these stories about our incredible outdoor recreation, things-to-do, dining, shopping and unique experiences you will ONLY find here.

Browse our latest #MyManistee perspectives here, or scroll through these top stories in your category.

Check out all of our latest stories on our #MyManistee Blog.

Drop your paddle board in the water

East river floatsOur two Manistee Rivers - Ideal for big groups, kids and people who don’t have a ton of paddling experience that are looking for a true Northern Michigan adventure.The Big Manistee River is wide, and smooth flowing with no rapids or tight...

Go North for a Day-Trip

One of Manistee County’s best-kept secrets is its easy, pretty drives to access other communities. Couple that with our wide variety of lodging and you have the perfect combination of staying here and creating interesting day trips to many of the places...

Northern Natural Cider House & Winery

As is true of so many businesses in Manistee County, the Northern Natural Cider House and Winery in Kaleva is a family operation. When I visited, the Dad, Dennis Mackey, is still living in his great grandfather’s home built in 1905, with wife Diane, and...

Hiking the Loop: Manistee River Trail & North Country Trail Loop

Nestled in the Manistee National Forest you will find hundreds of miles of marked trails for those who love to hike, bike, or in the winter, cross country ski and snowshoe. Which trail should you choose for your weekend adventure? We suggest the North...

A Wedding Weekend in Manistee County

It’s a place you never thought of and the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. It’s the shoreline wedding with soft, sandy beaches and a deep blue water horizon that stretches as far as you can see, or the woodland wedding with rolling hills of green and an...

Red, White & Blue Water

The piers at the mouth of the Manistee River are most often used for watching spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.  But on one weekend in May in Manistee, at dawn and again at noon, there are spectacular sights of a different variety to be witnessed. In...

3 Harbors of Manistee County

In fair weather in spring, summer and fall, water lovers on kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and PWCs share the Lake Michigan shoreline, harbors and rivers with power boats and sailboats. When the weather gets rough, surfers and kiteboarders navigate swirling...

A Passenger Ship Through the Past – Touring the S.S. City of Milwaukee

Written by: Andrew Allen Growing up in Manistee County somehow the S.S. City of Milwaukee always seemed to hide right in plain sight. I’d drive past the massive (347 foot passenger/railroad car) ferry without really giving it much thought. Finally, sometime in high...

Fun and Excitement on the Northern Michigan Dragway

Drag racing, off-roading, shooting and archery ranges, bicycle cruises, mountain and fat biking, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding: The opportunities for testing the abilities and endurance of humans and machines year-round are endless in...

Let’s go for a ride!

Grab your bike and let’s go riding... Sometimes, the best areas to ride, are not the formal trail systems in the region. Summer beach rides are a blissful way to go for a ride. Generally winds are lower in the summer so it is easy to cruise along the water...


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