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Talk about Donkey Kong Country Returns for Wii, developed by Retro Studios.
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Re: DONKEY KONG COUNTRY RETURNS!!! [CONFIRMED]
by Phyreburnz » August 22nd, 2010, 3:09 am » Short link
Well, the way I view life is that of a pessimist. The reason for that is if you have a negative view, you'll be surprised and very happy if it's good, and you won't be disappointed if it isn't good.
Phyreburnz
Sage of Discovery
Joined: 2010
by Tiptup Jr. » August 22nd, 2010, 3:58 am » Short link
Jomingo, once again, there actually IS reason to be negative. I dunno if you remember, but there was this great little series of games in the 90`s with a bunch of monkeys fighting these evil crocodiles and all sorts of things- OH HAHAHA WAIT, SHOULD WE BRING THESE CHARACTERS BACK? NO BECAUSE WE DON`T NEED TO AHAHAHAH
Tiptup Jr.
Expedition Leader
by Jomingo » August 22nd, 2010, 4:14 am » Short link
Yeah, they aren't bringing Kremlings back. That sucks. That doesn't mean the game's going to be bad, or that they aren't bringing back other characters. Seriously, when I can run through a level riding minecarts, using Diddy, shooting through barrels, and presumably ride Rambi the Rhino and talk to Cranky afterwards on the explorable world map, that sure sounds like a great DKC game. I don't see the lack of Kremlings as a huge negative, because with each game they've appeared in since DK64 they've become a less serious enemy every time, to the point where K. Rool has become a buffoon rather than a sinister overlord. If they can make a really good new enemy I'll be much happier than if they fudged up the Kremlings like everyone other than Rare has done. And besides, there will be more Kremlings soon. This game is trying something new, compounded with tons and tons and tons of stuff that's old and been neglected for so long. I'm ok with it. Besides, you don't have any idea how these tikis will turn out, they might be just as endearing an enemy as the Kremlings. Like I've said before, you don't have enough information to be negative about this, you have no idea how it will turn out.
Jomingo
Okay, we have differing viewpoints, I'm just gonna stop bitching about it. But nevar forget.
...Let's beh frandz.
by DK4Ever » August 22nd, 2010, 7:36 am » Short link
I'd say we should stop discussing Kremlings or the possible lack thereof at all until the game is released and we know things about it. (When discussing DKCR that is, if we're talking the DKC Trilogy or other DKC-related games that have Kremlings in it, that's all fair game of course)
I'll say this: In my view, there is no reason to be upset about this game at the current time (As I've said before. You can think what you want about vague sentences and assumptions made by editorialists on the internet, but until we have the real article (The game, for those of you who don't know) we know nothing. It'll only be about 3 more months, then we know everything. (Even then, we might not know everything. We don't know what Retro's planning, only Retro ad Miyamoto know that)
However, I feel my view is a realistic one, which is neither optimistic nor pessimistic, and I have no problem with either viewpoint. HOWEVER:
There are issues with pessimistic viewpoints on a forum like this one. If half of the members of the forum, or at least prominent members of the forum have a strongly pessimistic viewpoint (Or really one at all) about some event (The announcement/impending release of DKCR in this case) it will lead to an unhealthy difference of opinion, lack of activity (Notice Jomingo, Simion, myself and Scraps were the only ones posting in other DKCR-related threads, and most of the posts in a particular one were Jomingo and myself wondering why it was so quiet in there) and just sort of a schism. (Worst case, but ya gotta be aware).
Maybe you guys think I'm being a bit dramatic, and maybe I am, but I really enjoyed the friendlier, close-knit way the forums operated prior to DKCR's announcement, and had hoped the game would bring it all back together rather than do what it's done. Like I said back in Feferawft's thread,positive speculation is healthy.
Now to be more positive! As Jomingo said above, this game could and probably will bring back that special feel of a DKC game, which his something we haven't had for a long, long time. We'll see elements like Cranky/Animal Buddies done right, and the Tiki's might just turn out to be awesome! It looks great, and my stupid self can't WAIT 3 months. Aw man!
Well, that's my two cents.
DK4Ever
Yeah, I'm done arguing about it.
Here is hedonismbot from the DKU playing the first level:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp_X-eyRNjI
You can see the inside of the Treehouse and the banana hoard cave. Also, it appear that if you ground pound inside the tree house, the Tv or boombox animates, though Hedonismbot didn't try that in this video.
Yeah, DK4Ever pretty much said what I`ve always thought: When I, and some others, began expressing negative feelings, there was a slight schism. It`s a shame a few people can`t disagree without a $#!@storm being stirred up.
But DK`s house and the cave look gorgeous. I love what Retro`s done there. And is it just me, or does the interior of the treehouse remind anyone else of how it is in the DKC TV show?
I don't remember the TV show interior, but if there are similarities I doubt it's intentional.
That level (What I could see of it anyway, I couldn't make out alot of details) is very similar in setup to Jungle Hijinx. As it turns out, this is making me even more excited.
by Jomingo » August 22nd, 2010, 11:44 am » Short link
That level is named Jungle Hijinx too. Not a coincidence.
by Jomingo » September 2nd, 2010, 12:02 pm » Short link
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BOOM. Rambi the Rhino.
by DK4Ever » September 2nd, 2010, 1:35 pm » Short link
Rambi. Yep. That's all I need to say.
by Kiddy14 » September 2nd, 2010, 3:43 pm » Short link
He has a lazy look =P
Hopefully, not only he will be in it.
It's rated already!? Well, it's not that difficult to =P
Kiddy14
by Blaziken257 » September 3rd, 2010, 12:06 am » Short link
I'm not too crazy on that new Rambi look, but maybe that's because I've grown up with the old one. It also looks comparable to the generally bad Nuts and Bolts artwork. At least it looks way better than any art from King of Swing. And at least he's going to be in the game. (Now I'd wish Enguarde would have been in the game, that's my favorite animal friend!)
Blaziken257
by DK4Ever » September 3rd, 2010, 1:42 am » Short link
I mean I don't think that's what he's going to look like when he's charging. That's more of a "Huh? What the hell?" look, but I'm sure when he's all up in something's face, he won't be so lax-looking.
by Jomingo » September 3rd, 2010, 2:31 am » Short link
Yeah, I'm thinking that that's just an odd pose. Perhaps the angle is making it weird too. Anyway, I suspect that Enguarde is actually in it because of how sarcastic the comment was. We probably can't ride him, but there's so much water in this game he'll probably show up in one form or another.
Now give me Winky and I'll be set on animal buddies!
by Phyreburnz » September 3rd, 2010, 4:08 am » Short link
Rambi looks more like a retarded hippo. And I do agree with Blaziken257 about it being comparable to the Nuts and Bolts artwork. I hope that Rambi looks better in the game.
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by Tiptup Jr. » September 3rd, 2010, 7:26 am » Short link
I has no complaints. Rambi looks like a drug addict, that's good enough for me. (But dammit no yellow box ughhh, maek one plz.)
Here's hoping this won't have the annoying black bars on the top and bottom of NSMBW and recent Wii games- I can't help that I own an SDTV!
by nackhe » September 18th, 2010, 3:51 am » Short link
Posting to let you all know I just received a Dutch game magazine in the mail with an interview with Retro and Nintendo about DKCR.
I'll translate the good parts:
Jurjen (name of the interviewer):
I just played the game for a bit, and it's quite difficult at times. Don't you think it might be a little too hard for some people?
Nintendo:
Did you play the originals?
Jurjen:
Then you might've forgotten that the originals were quite hard at times as well.
Actually, in the final version of the game you'll be able to purchase power-ups with bananacoins you collect within the levels. If you fail to complete a level in a single go, and play the same level a few times, you'll end up with enough coins to, for example, make DK stronger, or buy another heart.
In the version I played you chose what level to play from a menu, but I assume the final version of the game will have you walk across a map like the old games, right?
That is correct. We made some beautiful maps that you can rotate and zoom in and out on. Your progression on the map doesn't have to be a linear one per se, sometimes you can skip or unlock a level on the map.
How many levels are there in total?
Tons.
So can we expect some help from friendly animals?
Retro (with caution) (it actually says the "with caution" part):
You can look forward to a few, eh, pretty recognisable, eh, "elements".
Did you say Elephants? So Ellie the elephant is back?
Retro (Laughs):
No, no, that's not what I said! I meant recognisable game-elements, like in general.
So no Ellie? I want Ellie.
You'll have to wait till November to see everything that's in the game.
Ugh, that'll be hard.
Haha, You won't be disappointed. Theres plenty more features/things hidden in the game we haven't told you anything about yet.
That's the good bits. Please do excuse me if some of it is unclear due to my translations or anything.
nackhe
Trainee Trekker
by Tiptup Jr. » September 19th, 2010, 1:36 am » Short link
Pretty interesting, and your translations are fine. I like how they conveniently avoid revealing anything worthwhile. (We had pretty much already known about map screens. I did find it weird that the reporter mentioned Ellie, though.)
We knew about map screens already? Was new to me . At least, the zooming in and out part.
And he mentioned Ellie because "elements" sounds somewhat like "elephants", and he was trying to get the guy from Retro/Nintendo to open up a little I guess.
Holy crap guys- I was on Retro's website earlier on a school computer and someone walked past and noticed the Donkey Kong Country logo. He stopped and said "Donkey Kong Country, that was a good game! Wait... are they making a new one?" I was like, "YES THEY ARE!!" and he started saying how much he loved the DKCs, and how the best game he ever played was Donkey Kong 64 (still Rare, so I let it slide. Plus that was my mentality for many years.)
Anyway yeah. This game is going to be huge when it hits- like something we haven't seen since the 90's when these epic games were being released left and right, and they took the entire media world by storm. Now the only games you hear about in the mainstream news are Halo and Call of Duty. I can't wait until that changes.
Also RAMBI. fads;jksadfjkl;dfa;jkl
by Phyreburnz » September 29th, 2010, 8:44 am » Short link
Well, I just watched another video of the new game... The animation looks a bit wonky to me... The way Donkey runs is weird, it looks as if he's running diagonally toward the screen. And Donkey slaps Rambi's ass to make him run faster... Also, I noticed a puzzle piece, so maybe DK+Banjo?
by DK4Ever » October 2nd, 2010, 3:37 am » Short link
I forget if we've mentioned this or not, but the pre-order bonus thing is totally awesome.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/24/donke ... -peel-ing/
Hell yes.
by Tiptup Jr. » October 2nd, 2010, 5:08 am » Short link
Eh... you think so? I'm personally not that excited by it. I thought a Donkey Kong tie or something would be obvious, but oh well. I'll still get it because I'm an absolute Donkey Kong whore.
On the other hand... maybe not.
by Phyreburnz » October 2nd, 2010, 11:13 am » Short link
It seems weird to me that Diddy just rides Donkey's back... I don't know, just putting that out there.
by Tiptup Jr. » October 2nd, 2010, 2:36 pm » Short link
Ehh. Seeing Diddy on DK`s back reminded me instantly of Jungle Climber, but now I realize it`s a very Banjo-Kazooie-esque thing (which makes sense, since Retro said they were taking inspiration from that game.) It is very different from the other DKC`s... I`ll miss being Diddy, in one-player at least. :/
And that`s another thing: we`ve ALL imagined what it would be like if two players could control both Kongs, but I don`t like how they`re making it more "family-friendly" by allowing 2nd player to pretty much do nothing and get on DK`s back. I was FOUR when I first played Donkey Kong Country, and I was perfectly fine at it.
by Phyreburnz » October 3rd, 2010, 1:15 am » Short link
I hear that. I would be so mad if I was second player and got to sit around and do nothing.
I don't think that DK and Banjo should be combined... I mean they are similar on 62, but DKC and BK... I don't know. I don't see why they didn't make it like dkc1, having diddy as a playable character and add the thing in dkc 2 and 3 where he can go on Donkey's shoulders... although Diddy would break if he tried to carry Donkey.
by Jomingo » October 3rd, 2010, 11:18 am » Short link
Player two doesn't have to ride DK's back, it's just an option so player one doesn't get pissed off at the guy who keeps dying. It seems to be a logical evolution of the buddy mechanic: having simultaneous two player co-op. DKC had the most co-op a platformer really could do without actually going to full co-op, and this game is just putting it all the way there. And to do this, minor tweaks to the gameplay have to be made. The banjo-like elements are only in place so that player two still has something to do if he decides to ride DK's back. The Jiggies on the other hand, well we'll see how those turn out but it doesn't seem that far of a departure from the DKC's. It's essentially like collecting bonus coins to unlock lost world levels, only they're shaped like puzzle pieces.
by Simion32 » October 10th, 2010, 9:55 am » Short link
DK4Ever wrote: I forget if we've mentioned this or not, but the pre-order bonus thing is totally awesome.
I just pre-ordered the game at GS and I'll hopefully be getting the bonus banana pouch with the game...
Simion32
by Tiptup Jr. » October 15th, 2010, 7:38 am » Short link
So yeah, a few completely random musings that have been in my head for awhile...
First, it is becoming increasingly weird to me that what we had assumed about Nintendo and Miyamoto (in terms of them not caring about DK or his fans) were largely incorrect. I mean, it's completely forgivable that sixteen years ago Miyamoto said one bad thing about DKC as a reaction to people bashing Yoshi's Island. And with Jungle Beat: is it not completely natural that he would try to take the reigns back on a character that he created? Is it really fair to expect him to automatically whore out something that another company did to Donkey Kong in favor of his own creations? No. He was just flexing his creative muscles and seeing what a Donkey Kong sidescroller would be like if he was in charge of it. I like to think of it as a Miyamoto tribute to DKC, rather than a "HA IN YOUR FACE" type game. I thought it was fun to boot, but when fans became vocal about disliking it Nintendo heard them loud and clear and proceeded to shove Rare characters into every nook and cranny of the Marioverse they could find: we all would've preferred them being in a mainstream Donkey Kong game instead, but Mario sports games are a dime a dozen and are an excellent way of spreading awareness of Rare's Donkey Kong characters to Mario fans. Nintendo knew they would have to make a new DKC sooner or later, they were just looking for a company they knew could do the job right, which they apparently found in Retro in early 2008.
Teal dear, Miyamoto's not evil and we've actually had it pretty good these past few years. Just saying.
And there's also a possibility the new villian's name is Kalimba. I actually like it.
ALSO (sorry for all the new lines)- would anyone else love it if K. Rool and Kalimba worked together in a future title, and Kalimba possessed K. Rool's brain or something to make him like... super powerful? I just thought of that. I love K. Rool but he's not the brightest crayon in the box.
by Jomingo » October 15th, 2010, 9:19 am » Short link
On the subject of Jungle Beat, Miyamoto had very little to do with it. He was just one of the numerous "overseers", and didn't have much to do with the end result. New Play Control Jungle Beat, however, was done by one of Miyamoto's teams and had his direct influence, which shows why it had so much more DKC flare in it.
by Tiptup Jr. » October 15th, 2010, 2:28 pm » Short link
Yeah, even so, he probably had at least some level of influence, and I can't help but think the Blast Barrels and DK coins were just warm-ups for Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Also, I am LOVING this screenshot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25792657@N00/5081729350/in/set-72157625038865459/
It's just... fantastic. This game is looking more and more better each time we see it.
by Tiptup Jr. » October 23rd, 2010, 5:05 am » Short link
Possible spoiler, click with caution:
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/adventure/donkeykongcountryreturns/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-56849464&pid=997764:
In one of the cruelest displays of irony the world has ever seen, it looks like Cranky might be the only helper Kong. I say it's ironic because most of us said things like "I'd be happy if Cranky was the only other one in this" and "Cranky's rants alone could save this." Be careful what you wish for, Donkey Kong fandom!
by Simion32 » October 23rd, 2010, 5:32 am » Short link
Could possibly be fake.
Evidence: http://www.nintendopower.com/DECEMBER ISSUE on sale 10/26/10It's nowhere near the 26th yet. That could be a troll.EDIT: Scans or it didn't happen.
EDIT2: Something deep in me says it's the truth, but IDK....
Aww ****: http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=140096
So much for Funky Kong. Oh well...
Yeah. Bad show, Retro.
To me a good DKC requires at least three helper Kongs- DKC2 of course had four plus Klubba- but at least it looks like Cranky's crankiness has returned. Someone at the DKU posted some quotes are something, and I was rather pleased. Also he calls DK his grandson. (Mwahaha!)
by Tiptup Jr. » October 23rd, 2010, 10:22 am » Short link
f--- NINTENDO POWER AND f--- ALL THEY STAND FOR OH MY effing WHAT WHAT IS THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE HOLY f--- f--- THEM LOOK WHAT THEEY SAID ON PAGE 4 f--- THEM IN THEIR ASSES AND SCREW YOU TOO RETRO I HATE EVERYOEN WHERE ARE THE KREMLINGS WELL IM' GONNA GO IKLL MYSELF OH YEAH WATER LEVELS AND LANKY
(Intelligently double-posted for purposes of getting this on top and notifying of new information, also pointing out that it's not a spoiler anymore since it's in Nintendo Power. motherflipping Cranky but where the hell is everyone else)
EDITED BY JOMINGO: We don't need this language here, seriously take it easy.
by Simion32 » October 23rd, 2010, 12:55 pm » Short link
Tiptup, I think that's unnecessary...
Never really cared about Candy Kong, but without Funky this game just lost its atmosphere. We don't have the charm of the Kremling Krew. No water levels. And we won't be seeing our main monkey anytime soon, by the looks of it.
What the f---, Retro.
by Tiptup Jr. » October 23rd, 2010, 1:01 pm » Short link
I, personally, don`t think it was unnecessary. That was literally the reaction I had to this information and I think Retro, Nintendo, or whoever did this needs to know they messed up big time. Plus Nintendo Power`s remarks about Rare`s characters... simply unexcusable. I cannot believe we`re still being treated like this. UN. EXCUSABLE.
(Although I am glad that Cranky`s cranky again, but grrr fml.)
by Jomingo » October 23rd, 2010, 2:36 pm » Short link
Tiptup, I'm not going to be nice and just say, "well you probably shouldn't have said that...." Do. Not. Post like that. At least put it in spoilers for christ's imaginary sakes. We don't need f-bombs dominating the content of your post. Use profanity in moderation. They are a sometimes snack.
As for the news, here are my thoughts:
-As for Cranky, I'm glad he's in and being represented the best he possibly could, presumably undoing an incredible mistake by Paon. Also, Squawks and the rest of his shop is awesome.
-About Cranky presumably being the only Kong helper: I'm disappointed but not surprised. We view this game from a very continuity/story based perspective, but you know they are looking at it from a gameplay perspective. Wrinkly is dead and kinda useless, Swanky might as well be dead, and the only other ones that matter are Candy and Funky. Candy was out from the start, designated save points are out of date and ridiculous by today's standards. Funky easily could have been worked into this, but it was easier to navigate without him. They should've put him in, but we all know this is from a gameplay based point of view and he does nothing to aid the gameplay. Cranky was the gold standard and bare minimum, and it is the minimum that I said was guaranteed. It went down essentially exactly as I expected it.
-With Squawks being an item and Enguarde (I'm assuming) ruled out, I don't think we'll be getting any more buddies. Squitters won't fit in this game at all, and Winky and Expresso just seem... outdated. I honestly don't see them adding that much to the gameplay, and Rambi was really the only "must have" of the bunch. As I said before, Cranky and Rambi were the bare minimum, and are probably what we're getting. Some of you didn't think either of them would be so I'm still very excited for both.
-About NP's remarks, HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY BE OUTRAGED BY THIS. This is NOT new by any means, and has been happening with this game for months, and the franchise for over a decade. It was completely to be expected and to freak out like you never saw it coming is just juvenile or a sign of ignorance. The gaming media (ESPECIALLY Nintendo based media) is constantly taking jabs at Kremlings and pretty much all of DKC. Deal with it. It's not new, and it's not going to stop.
-Are we still complaining about Water Levels? That is old news and wasn't heartbreaking then, hardly worthy of mention. We have freaking Pirate Ship Rigging levels! Suck it up and look at the dozens of good things.
The Kongs and Kremlings are fully legitimate complaints (though some are more upset than others), but some of this stuff is just plain nitpicky. Yes, complaining about water levels is being nitpicky. They are significant in a way, but they aren't that big a deal, especially considering we have probably half a dozen minecart levels, and FRIGGIN RIGGNG LEVELS. This game is going to have more of a mixed reaction than Jungle Beat based on it's significance alone, but it's lack of water levels is not why.
by Kiddy14 » October 23rd, 2010, 3:06 pm » Short link
This game is giving me a mixed reaction, but I say we give it a chance.
Even with the Donkey Kong Country title, we know this isn't really DKC4...
I'm glad it's not DKC4, and it clearly never was intended to be DKC4. If they called it DKC4 they never would have been able to please everybody. They wouldn't meet anyone's expectations. Since it's DKC Returns, they are taking inspiration from the DKC's, but they aren't restricted to following it down to the t. That way they can do things new and not disappoint people who are expecting DKC4. And I like a lot of the things they are doing new, although there are a few big things old that are missing. I'd say as far as a DKC Revival, it has all of the bare minimums down. It passes inspection with Cranky, Rambi, Minecarts, and a few other things. It surely isn't an insane fan game full of throwbacks and old characters, but it passes all the must have elements. As a new game though, it excels. Sure, it doesn't have a TON of revived stuff, but all the new stuff they've incorporated is really cool and it's shaping up to be a really awesome game on it's own.
So it certainly is a mixed bag. My opinion is leaning a lot closer to good then it is to bad, even with the exclusions. There are a couple big disappointments, but there is a whole lot of really exciting and cool things in this game.
So... Sean said this on the DKU, and I'm posting it here because I think he's spot on with it:
Sean wrote: Honestly, that's what annoying me about all this more than anything. Not that there's no one else in the game, but that the people who don't even like the series, or at least not the parts that make it DKC, are "winning" with it. I'm so, so tired of people who actually like DKC's cast basically being the laughing-stock of the Nintendo fandom, and I was really hoping this game was going to put the end to at least some of that. But if there's hardly anyone actually in the game, and every site is glad about that... when the hell is it ever going to be okay to legitimately like Donkey Kong Country?
I wasn't surprised by Nintendo Power's comments at all, no. That doesn't change the fact that it was a dodgy thing to say and they took a legitimate legacy that was near and dear to my heart and made it the retarded punchline of some crappy one-liner. I HATE how gaming journalism has shaped this series for the past decade, and sadly it looks like it's never going to end. Heck, when Jungle Climber came out, Game Informer told Donkey Kong to "go back to your bongos, pal". What the hell kinda crap is that? Isn't anyone else tired of it?
And I don't think this game is leaning more toward the good, it's leaning more toward being purposely devoid of fanservice so as not to illicit a negative backlash from gaming journalism or the majority of players. If it was filled with DKC characters and stuff magazines would probably make more dumb-ass remarks like the one above and give it a lower score or some kinda crap, and all the thirty-something Halo fans would be bitching 'cuz it's full of talking monkeys and crocodiles or some kinda crap. I thought Retro had the balls to take risks with this thing, and break the mold and everything... but I guess I was wrong.
And also: at the time I made that post up there I wasn't breaking Qyz's edict of swearing, but not swearing at a member. Sooo.
by Scraps69 » October 24th, 2010, 3:56 am » Short link
Ah Tiptup Jr... sometimes I wish I could reach through the screen and slap you silly.
Scraps69
I`d ask why, but my level of caring is pretty much zero right now. I`m the only person on this forum telling it like it is, and you`re all getting mad at me for it. I knew from the start I wouldn`t be able to keep defending this piece-o'-$#!† game, and everything that`s happened over the past few days is just icing on the cake. Or nails in the coffin, whichever you prefer.
First of all, I wrote those rules so I'm aware of them, but whether it's strictly outlined in the rules or not it still makes this place look bad to have posts like that one. We don't want to alienate people.
Next, I think Retro is not being ball-less and giving in to the media, in fact, I think that they are showing balls by defying the fans. I don't like it, but they new fans wouldn't like some of the things they did and they had the balls to do it anyway because they thought it was best for the gameplay. They don't care what the media is saying, hell if they had filled this with past characters the media would probably start liking them just by virtue of the fact that Retro and Nintendo endorsed them. That's not the their point, their point is that they have been completely gameplay biased when designing this game and certain elements don't help the gameplay at all. I don't necessarily like that, but that's why it is the way it is.
Like I said, as a DKC game, this has met all the requirements to pass. Jungle Beat abandoned both gameplay and universe, this game has faithfully recreated the gameplay and has touched on all the basics of the universe. You want a game to delve way deeper into the universe, but this game has met all the basics, and done leaps and bound over DKJB. This is not and never was going to be DKC4. It's DKC Returns. Everything we've seen has been implied in it's title. Nothing should come as a surprise, except for how much they have included and not what they haven't included.
As a sequel, this excels. The revival part has only met basic requirements, but everything that it does new exceeds all expectations. This game looks effing fun, has incredible graphics, and is going to be great. It has a ton of little throwbacks and inclusions, but they didn't include anything they didn't think was necessary. Because of this there are some disappointments, but that won't stop the end product from being an incredibly good game. I haven't lost any interest with these scans, and like I said before the good things we saw outweigh the negatives in my opinion.
by THEDITYN » October 24th, 2010, 11:38 am » Short link
when are the new cod coming
THEDITYN
by Krow111 » October 24th, 2010, 3:49 pm » Short link
THEDITYN, don't post questions that have nothing to do with the topic . Also, use correct grammar.
Anyways, Cranky Kong being the only helper Kong isn't a huge negative. Let's look at it like this:
Candy Kong is useless now because you can most likely save whenever you want to.
Funky Kong would have been useful, but hey, maybe there's a quicker way to travel between worlds in DKCR, like a world select screen or something.
Wrinky Kong has the same function as Candy, so yeah, same goes for Wrinkly.
And finally, Swanky Kong. He was the one Kong I wanted to be in this game for sure, because he's only been in two games. TWO! . Anyways, he useless now too since you can buy extra lives from Cranky.
I still have high hopes for this game since it looks awesome .
Krow111
by Kiddy14 » October 24th, 2010, 4:24 pm » Short link
Tiptup Jr. wrote: If it was filled with DKC characters and stuff magazines would probably make more dumb-ass remarks like the one above and give it a lower score or some kinda crap, and all the thirty-something Halo fans would be bitching 'cuz it's full of talking monkeys and crocodiles or some kinda crap.
This is something I agree with, people even questioned Funky Kong in Mario Kart Wii as being completely random and unnecessary =S
The DKC characters are the casual ones at the moment, with no defined main game (even Daisy falls in this category). And the only way that could have helped all of them from this fate just confirmed not including them at all... For some reason a lot of people hate the DK characters (didn't a magazine recently top-listed DKC as one of the most overrated games?); WTH there are more Mario characters than DK characters! I'd love to ditch Dry Bowser and Daisy who hasn't had a single game since whatever and Toadette and Paratroopa with Magikoopa and Shy Guy who wasn't an original character to begin with!!!
I can say this isn't really Donkey Kong Country but Donkey and Diddy Kong go on Adventure ALONE!
But let's wait till we get to actually play the game; I'm not saying the game will be bad (I say this will be awesome), I just don't like it having the title "Donkey Kong Country."
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Q: java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start service com.davidbriglio.foreground.ForegroundService@1d25633 with null: java.lang.NullPointerException I was trying to build my ionic app in android studio and receive this error
2021-07-04 15:58:42.279 11626-11626/com.siloc.users E/AndroidRuntime: FATAL EXCEPTION: main
    Process: com.siloc.users, PID: 11626
    java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start service com.davidbriglio.foreground.ForegroundService@1d25633 with null: java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'java.lang.String android.content.Intent.getAction()' on a null object reference
        at android.app.ActivityThread.handleServiceArgs(ActivityThread.java:4432)
        at android.app.ActivityThread.access$2100(ActivityThread.java:259)
        at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:2142)
        at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:107)
        at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:230)
        at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:7880)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Native Method)
        at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(RuntimeInit.java:526)
        at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:1034)
     Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException: Attempt to invoke virtual method 'java.lang.String android.content.Intent.getAction()' on a null object reference
        at com.davidbriglio.foreground.ForegroundService.onStartCommand(ForegroundService.java:16)
        at android.app.ActivityThread.handleServiceArgs(ActivityThread.java:4414)
        at android.app.ActivityThread.access$2100(ActivityThread.java:259)
        at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:2142)
        at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:107)
        at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:230)
        at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:7880)

it seems like something is wrong with foreground services how i can fix this
it how i am using foreground service in my app
import { ForegroundService } from '@ionic-native/foreground-service';
ForegroundService.start('GPS Running', 'Background Service', 'drawable/fsicon');

AndroidMAnifest.xml
<application  >
<service android:name="de.appplant.cordova.plugin.background.ForegroundService"/>
<service android:name="com.davidbriglio.foreground.ForegroundService" android:stopWithTask="true"/>
</application>

here is main.js file where i am using foregroundServices
main.js
import { BackgroundMode } from '@ionic-native/background-mode';
import { ForegroundService } from '@ionic-native/foreground-service';
import { defineCustomElements } from '@ionic/pwa-elements/loader';

import { Plugins } from '@capacitor/core';
import Pusher from "pusher-js";
import StoragePlugin from 'vue-web-storage';

const { App, PushNotifications } = Plugins;

const routerEl = document.querySelector('ion-router');
console.log('Ro', routerEl)
document.addEventListener('ionBackButton', (ev) => {
  ev.detail.register(-1, () => {
    const path = window.location.pathname;
    if (path === routerEl.root) {
      App.exitApp();
    }
  });
});
BackgroundMode.enable();
BackgroundMode.on('activate', () => {
  BackgroundMode.disableBatteryOptimizations();
  BackgroundMode.disableWebViewOptimizations();

})

ForegroundService.start('GPS Running', 'Background Service', 'drawable/fsicon');

const app = createApp(AppMain)
  .use(IonicVue)
  .use(router)
  .use(RouterPrefetch)
  .use(StoragePlugin)

  .use(store);
defineCustomElements(window);
router.isReady().then(() => {
  app.mount('#app');
});

here is main.js file where i am using foregroundServices

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Survivor South Pacific: the last temptation of Brandon
What's the deal with Brandon and his bizarre obsession with Mikayla? Does he thinks he's Sampson and feared that she's Delilah who will cut his hair to make him weak? It's apparently so on Wednesday's episode of Survivor: South Pacific as he started a campaign to get rid of her. He must be crazy. Even his uncle Russell wrote on Twitter that getting rid of her is a big mistake.
Back to the show, after she was voted out and sent to Redemption Island, Sehmar felt like she was abandoned by her Savaii tribe and did a poem about her situation.
Speaking of the Savaii tribe, Cochran tried to make himself useful in his tribe by opening coconuts with a machete, even though his mother asked him not to. She can relax because her son have no chance of becoming the next Jason Voorhees. Meanwhile, Ozzy went out to search for the hidden immunity idol and found it. he decided not to tell anyone, though. Later, Jim took some of the men on a fishing trip and discussed his 3 + 2 plan involving 3 men (himself, Ozzy, and Keith) and the 2 women (Elyse and Whitney).
Over at the Upolu tribe, Coach started to hit his stride with his alliance with Sophine and the five men in the tribe. Meanwhile, Edna worked on her social game with Coach and discussed about the friendship between Christine and Stacey. Then, Coach tried to get Brandon to join his alliance. Knowing that lying to Coach is tearing him apart, he revealed to Coach his tattoo with his last name of Hantz and told him that he's Russell's nephew. Coach was shocked because he found out that Brandon is related to his nemesis back when they competed on another Survivor season. But, Coach joined Brandon in a prayer ceremony.
Brandon continued to have problems with Mikayla simply because she's beautiful and feared that he couldn't control himself. So, for some strange reason, he began a crusade to get her out of the game. For a man who's so offended by Mikayla flaunting her good looks, he doesn't have a problem of looking at her. Anyway, Christine was still looking for the hidden immunity idol and found a clue. But, she's unsure if she would share it with anyone.
The Immunity Challenge had four members of each tribe to untie a knot and unwrap a ribbon to retrieve keys to unlock the other contestants. Then, they have to solve a puzzle by sliding blocks so they can move a big block to place it on the platform to win immunity and comfort. Coming from behind, Savaii won.
Back at Uplou, Coach devised a 3-3-3 plan to get Christine to flush out the idol, if she have on, so they can get Stacey voted out. However, Brandon is still obsessed with getting Mikayla out and told Coach about it and his fear that she might not be trustworthy. Coach disagreed with him and want her to stay. But, Mikayla overheard some of the people discussing the plan to get her out, and she was stunned. Then, Brandon lied to Coach by saying that Christine and Stacey planning to vote Mikayla out.
It was an interesting tribal council as Brandon said that he made a good first impressions. Then, Coach basically threw Christine under the bus by talking about how she and Stacey wanted to get Mikayla out. Of course, Christine denied it and asked Coach on where he got the info. While Coach didn't said anything, Brandon revealed that it was him. When asked by Jeff Probst about why Coach threw her under the bus, Christine said that it maybe because he referred him as a temporary player.
In the end, Christine was voted out and sent to Redemption Island to compete against Sehmar for a chance to stay in the game. She later referred Coach as a "tool."
You can catch Survivor: South Pacific every Wednesday nights at eight on WRAL.
Get to know Brandon Hantz from 'Survivor: South Pacific'
'Survivor: South Pacific' contestant preview: Brandon
'Survivor: South Pacific' recap: A tortured Brandon reveals his true identity
'Survivor: South Pacific' review: Is Brandon Hantz smart or stupid?
Survivor South Pacific: the confession of Brandon
Survivor South Pacific: Brandon's magical apology tour


With a word of knowledge, God will give you a snippet of knowledge related to the present or the past. Wisdom points to the future. Either way, God knows exactly what to do. Begin to expect God to give you the words of wisdom and the words of knowledge to show you how to do things. Very simply, it is God telling you something He knows that will help you or help someone else.
You can get a word of wisdom by a personal visitation of Yeshua. You can get a word of wisdom by a prophet and in one case Agabus tells Paul—he actually does a prophetic act, puts a belt around him and says, "This is what's going to happen to you when you go into Jerusalem." That's called a prophetic act.
John got the whole book of Revelation, a word of wisdom, while he was on the Isle of Patmos.
Another way God shows us is through the discerning of spirits, which is the ability to see into the unseen realm of the spirit. The reality is I'm a spirit. I have a soul and I live in a body. This body is just my earth suit. It is what gives me legal right to live here on this planet, but the real me is a spirit made in the image of God. God is a Spirit and He made us in His image. When we're talking about the spiritual realm, it means seeing (or sensing) into the spiritual realm. One Bible translation calls it distinguishing of spirits. We're able to see past the facades of the natural realm. The three types of spirits that you find are the human spirit, angelic spirits and demonic spirits.
This gift will usually operate through spiritual eyes. Your eyes are open to the spiritual realm, but it can operate in a way resembling our natural senses. And to avoid confusion, this differs from the gift of discernment, but like the gift of faith you develop it through your experiences. The Bible tells us that by reason of use, you are going to have your natural senses trained to discern good and evil. Every one of your natural senses has a corresponding sense for the spirit realm. God will probably have you specialize with one of these senses. That often seems to be what happens. Like the gifts of healing, there are specialties. One person tends to see more. One person tends to hear more. One person tends to smell more. But expect them all.


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Second death in ICE custody for FY20: Suicide at Louisiana Immigration Jail
October 17, 2019Monroe, Louisiana — Detention Watch Network and Congreso de Jornaleros at the New Orleans Workers' Center for Racial Justice are demanding an immediate investigation into the death of Roylan Hernández Diáz, a 43-year-old man from Cuba. …
Monroe, Louisiana — Detention Watch Network and Congreso de Jornaleros at the New Orleans Workers' Center for Racial Justice are demanding an immediate investigation into the death of Roylan Hernández Diáz, a 43-year-old man from Cuba. Hernández Diáz died on October 15 while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained at the Richwood Correctional Center in Monroe, Louisiana. ICE is reporting Hernández Diaz's death as a suicide, who was being held in solitary confinement at the time, a practice internationally recognized as torture.
This post was originally published on Pressroom.
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Resources News & Events Tolleson Private Bank is Proud to Partner with TDHCA for $12 Million Syndicated Loan Agreement
October 18, 2018	| News & Events
Tolleson Private Bank is Proud to Partner with TDHCA for $12 Million Syndicated Loan Agreement
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) entered into a $12 million syndicated loan agreement with Tolleson Private Bank, Woodforest National Bank and Hancock Whitney. This agreement provides more resources to help prospective, lower-income, first-time homebuyers in Texas with down payments and closing costs.
Tolleson Private Bank is active in finding ways to address the pressing need for affordable housing in the Dallas area. Building on the success of Woodforest's 2016 loan agreement, Tolleson Private Bank pursued the opportunity to collaborate with Woodforest and make this partnership possible. Thanks to the excellent teamwork between these three banks, TDHCA was able to further its mission of providing low income families the ability to fulfill the dream of home ownership. The Bank's commitment to give back to the community and help lower-income families made the partnership an easy fit.
The syndicated loan will unlock additional funds for qualified homebuyers. Additionally, the loan will help with resources for families and individuals to become more financially stable in the home-buying process. "Tolleson Private Bank is very pleased and proud to support TDHCA in its efforts to make the dream of homeownership a reality to so many deserving families in Texas through the My First Texas Home program. Texas is a wonderful place to call home and a true land of opportunity for the many hard-working families looking to set roots here," said Steve Westerheide, Executive Vice President for Tolleson Private Bank.
"TDHCA is happy to collaborate with private industry partners in its ongoing mission to provide valuable home buyer assistance through it's My First Texas Home program. Working with innovative institutions like Tolleson Private Bank ensures we are able to continue our successful track record as a safe, trustworthy funding source for families looking to call Texas home," comments J.B. Goodwin, Board Chairman of TDHCA.
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Do you either currently serve in or want to represent a certain area of Virginia Beach, but aren't sure whether you live there? Consider some helpful clues to guide your decisions.
► The Rose Hall seat on the Virginia Beach School Board is in question after Joel McDonald acknowledged this month that he'd moved outside the district amid his term of office. He's fighting to keep the seat, arguing in court papers, essentially, that it was okay to move out of the district after taking office. He recently moved back. A court is scheduled to consider the matter in April.
► A panel of judges scrapped David Nygaard's recent election win in the Beach District of the Virginia Beach City Council because the panel found he moved into the district last year only to run. The city is working toward filling that slot temporarily, and there will be a special election for the seat this coming November.
Just to be clear, Nygaard acknowledges moving into the district, and the circumstances are different than the ones involving McDonald. Nygaard may run again in the special election.
The McDonald matter is not resolved, but it seems change could happen in a second office.
The city's hybrid system of at-large seats and district seats can seem confusing, and it is not universally beloved, but this is the system by which we pick our local leaders.
► You can live anywhere within the city and run for and represent an at-large seat.
► You should live within a specific district when you run to represent it.
► Finally, voters rightly expect a public servant to continue to live within the district they represent while they are representing it.
The Independent News offers the following helpful discussion about figuring out where you live. Since the city now seeks applicants in the Beach District, this is specific to someone who seeks appointment to or wants to run in that district.
The same idea, such as it is, might apply in Rose Hall or any other district.
None of what follows will hold up in court.
Q: Say, where do I live, anyway?
A: Great place to start. You live in your abode, your home, your domicile.
Q: Of course. Like a camel.
A: That's dromedary. Domicile is pretty much just another word for home.
A: The point is that you really live in a place within the district and not in some other place outside the district. The place could be a house, a condo, an apartment. Your home.
Q: So I live there?
Q: How will I ever figure that out?
A: Maybe look for clues. You get mail in your name. Cereal in the kitchen suits either your tastes or health needs. Clothes in the closet fit, aside from what you keep for either nostalgia or motivational purposes. There is a toothbrush, and it smells familiar.
Q: So can I just carry a toothbrush around the district?
A: That does not actually establish residency. Maybe compare your address to a map of the district you mean to represent. If you don't live there, don't run there.
Q: What if I don't have a toothbrush?
A: Please get a toothbrush.
Q: So I live in my home, but my home is in Maryland. Can I be appointed to the Beach District and then run in the special election?
A: Maryland is a whole other state. It is not contained within the district. So no.
Q: But say I live in Maryland, and I vacation at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. Can I run for office in the Beach District if I bring my toothbrush into town when I visit, stand on Atlantic Avenue and brush furiously?
A: You still live in Maryland, in this example. The Beach District is not in Maryland.
Q: What if I am from Chesapeake?
Q: Why does it hurt when I chew?
Q: Can I rent a camel and ride it on the Boardwalk to establish my residence?
Q: So I'll just bury a toothbrush in the sand at the Oceanfront. Now I'm a local.
A: Please do not do that. Just think of home as the place you go to an awful lot because you live there. And, if other people live there, they do not become alarmed when you enter.
A: Or there may be a dog there, and the dog knows you. Try to use clues to establish where it is you live, then determine whether where you live is within the district.
Q: Befriend a dog that lives in the Beach District. Got it.
Q: I'm in. Let's vote on a budget.
A: Maybe you should run in Chesapeake.
Q: Nope, it's the Beach District for me. I want to get appointed, and then run. And I don't just want to run in any old election. I want to run in a special election.
A: In this case, special does not mean better. They don't issue you a pony if you win.
Q: A pony with a hump?
A: They don't give you a camel, either.
A: This conversation is invented, granted, but we were going for satire based upon local current events.
Q: Is that what you are doing, fake news?
Q: So I actually do live in the Beach District, and I get temporarily appointed or elected to represent the Beach District, but then I up and move to Blackwater after I'm elected, and, if how I moved comes to light, then I move back real quick. Sound good?
A: The courts will try to sort that type of thing out in April. A reasonable person might simply ask themself whether voters who elected them and are paying them to do a specific job want them to be from and continue to live within the district they represent.
Q: But that sounds reasonable, like I'd be applying some kind integrity to my choices as a person who wants to hold public office.
A: Just live in the district, is all. If the bar were any lower, it would be buried in the Oceanfront sand.
Q: Just like a Marylander's toothbrush.


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Throughout the quest to find my quintessential foundation, I have swatched a lot of products...for reference, I am about a NC 25 for most of the year so and I am always on the hunt for a medium coverage, natural finish foundation with yellow undertones that does not oxidize to orange. A few foundations that I currently use and love are By Terry Cover Expert #7 (swatched and reviewed HERE and HERE), Rouge Bunny Rouge Milk Aquarelle Foundation in Chesnut Milk Parfait (reviewed HERE) and Dolce and Gabbana Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation in Natural Glow (swatched HERE). The following images reflect swatches of other foundations in the NC 25 range that I have tried in the recent past...I hope that you find them to be helpful!
From L-R: (1) Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Moisturizing Foundation in 2.2, (2) Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Moisturizing Foundation in 2.3, (3) Cle de Peau Silky Foundation in BF 20, (4) Cle de Peau Silky Foundation in O 20.
From L-R: (5) Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B 30, (6) Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B 40, (7) Chanel Perfection Lumiere in B 30 and (8) Chanel Perfection Lumiere in Beige Amber 24.
I have detailed reasons why these foundations have not earned a spot in my current rotation...please don't hesitate to email me should you have a specific question on a certain product included in this post!
Wow--thanks for the swatches! I range from NC20-25 and my search for foundations that are yellow enough is always ongoing. I'm happy to see there's a whole bunch here! What reasons do you have for not including the Smashbox Studio Skin in your rotation? I'm thinking about purchasing this to use for an outdoor wedding in Alhambra and this seemed like a good answer to melt-proof makeup for dry skin. Would you happen to have another recommendation? (You just seemed like the perfect person to ask--bc you live near LA and my locality has mild temperatures year-round).
I was really excited to try the Smashbox Studio Skin when it was released last summer, but I found that the coverage was just so-so and the finish was not believable...kind of powdery and uneven. I think that, especially if you have dry skin, there are better options out there!
The Giorgio Armani Designer Lift foundation (in #5 for NC 20-25 skin or #6 if you are closer to a NC 30 in the summer) gives great coverage, has a natural finish and provides a beautiful glow that lasts all day. I also like By Terry Cover Expert in #7 which also has wonderful coverage and lasting power. Both are more pricy that the Smashbox but are totally worth it in terms of ingredients, coverage and lasting power! I also recently ordered the new Givenchy Airy-Matte Light Radiance SPF 20 foundation (from Sephora) and will be trying it this week when it arrives...feel free to check back with me about my verdict!
Let me know what you end up deciding!!
I agree with Magstermash - these swatches are fantastic. My wish list for foundations matches yours closely: NC25, light-to-medium coverage that doesn't oxidize to orange, plus I avoid chemical sunscreens. Unfortunately, my geography doesn't match yours closely, and I'm in the market for a foundation to replace the tinted moisturizer I've used all summer as we get closer to fall here in New England. I'm torn: RBR Milk Aquarelle or Koh Gen Do Aqua? I've read and watched your reviews of both several times, so thank you for that. Ultimately, though, the KGD didn't make it into your rotation. Can you offer any direct comparisons between the two? Thanks so much for your thoughtful reviews.
The Koh Gen Do Aqua contains sunscreen (though it is physical rather than chemical), is thinner in texture than the RBR and also has a bit less coverage (but coverage can be built by layering).
The RBR Milk Aquarelle does not contain sunscreen, has a thicker texture (though it blends beautifully with the skin) and provides more coverage overall.
If you are looking for more of a light-to-medium coverage product, than I think you will love the KGD Aqua...the RBR has more of a medium to medium-full coverage effect. I tend to prefer medium-to-full coverage which is why I find myself using the RBR or By Terry Cover Expert but I really like the KGD Aqua for certain days when my skin is in top shape. Because of my skintone, which fluctuates between a NC 25 and NC 30 (currently, my "summer skin"), I have to blend two KGD shades to get the right shade, but having two shades definitely gives me versatility all year long. I suggest ordering the KGD from Sephora (who has a very reasonable return policy)so you can can "test drive" it. I bet you will love it.
I hope that helps...thanks so much for reading and keep me posted on what you decide!
Thanks, Professor! That comparison is enormously helpful! I emailed KGD customer service after reading your reply and they generously offered to send me samples of OC1, OC2 and BE1 (although, as you correctly point out, ordering one of each from Sephora would also do the trick!). Thank you again for your insight.
Thanks for your question! I used the Cle de Peau Silky Cream Foundation for about 6 months and I really liked the texture (smooth), finish (quite like real skin) and coverage (medium to full). The drawbacks for me (that ultimately led me to other foundation horizons) were the lasting power (about 6-8 hours, but I have long teaching days/evenings and like something that withstands melting off!) and the scent is very strong (and doesn't dissipate for quite awhile). All in all, I'd give it an 8/10 but much prefer Le Metier de Beaute Classic Flawless Foundation and Giorgio Armani Maestro Makeup to this particular formula.
I have one question to the smashbox foundation. I quiet like it, but now it's summer and I need a darker shade. I can't decide between 2.3 and 2.2. The Problem is, I have to order it on the internet and so it's a blind decision.
Can you describe the difference between them? Is 2.3 a lot darker or 2.2 a bit more yellow?
Would be great! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for your question...which shade are you currently wearing? In my experience, 2.2 is a light yellow beige in the NC 23-25 range and 2.3 is a bit darker and a touch warmer/peachier, more of a NC 25-27.
Hi, is Chanel PL 30 a clean yellow and suitable for NC27?
I wear MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC25 and NC30 (mix) since 30 alone is dark and 25 is slightly light - these combo is the perfect match for my super yellow skin (I'm Chinese). Problem is, MAC is not suitable for my sensitive skin and tends to break me out. Since then, I can't find a suitable shade for my yellow skin. I have GA Face Fabric #2 but it is a bit light and not that yellow. But the texture is super love! It's lightweight and blends into my skin well.
Chanel VA B20 but it is a bit light and pink?
Thanks for your question! I appreciate your comprehensive list of formulas you've tried. In response to your question, regrettably, I don't typically find any of the warmer Chanel foundations to have a "pure yellow" undertone. They all get a bit orange/peachy on me over time and I am afraid the same might be true of the Chanel PL #30.
That being said, I think you would find the following foundation formulas/shades potentially perfect for your skin!
I know this is an old post but I was looking for swatches of the Smashbox foundation and came across this post. You are officially my go to person for finding foundation colors : ) since it's the Sephora VIB sale now I wanted to try some new foundations, the Smashbox one here and the Hoursglass Immaculate one, both of which you helped me order, so thanks again for all your hard swatching work!
Thanks for your comment...honored to be your foundation resource ; ) I am so happy that my swatches helped you to choose some foundations during the VIB sale and appreciate the positive feedback.


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French Open final: Rafael Nadal receives message from Roger Federer after 20th Grand Slam
By Kobe Tong
Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer on 20 career Grand Slam titles.
The legendary Spaniard completed his second ten-set of major victories with a dominant performance over Novak Djokovic, winning in straight sets (6-0, 6-2, 7-5).
Astonishingly, it marked Nadal's 13th gong at Roland Garros and his 100th win in the Parisian competition, solidifying his status as the sport's greatest ever player on clay.
The GOAT debate
However, the debate rages on as to whether Nadal should be viewed as tennis' GOAT across all surfaces and things couldn't be any more finely poised after drawing level with Federer.
Federer has the more varied selection of titles with eight of his victories coming at Wimbledon, six at the Australian Open, five at the US Open and a solitary triumph in the French Open.
Nadal, meanwhile, has propelled himself into the conversation with his Parisian dominance, while four US Open titles, two Wimbledon wins and a lone Australian Open triumph complete the set.
It's astonishing to think we live in an era where two players have been able to reach such a dizzying number of Grand Slam victories and sparked such debate about their respective greatness.
Federer shows his class
But one thing is for certain and that's that both players have the upmost respect for each other, showing the world a perfect model of sportsmanship between rival stars.
Need any proof? Well, you needn't look any further than Federer showing his class across his social media channels with a congratulatory message for Nadal's performance in the French Open.
You can check out his heartfelt note attached to his posts down below:
GOAT recognises GOAT - but who's the best of the best from your perspective?
Regardless of who you think stands out as the number one, we're under no illusion that the true winners are the fans themselves and it will truly be a sad day when both superstars retire.
Nadal made no secret of the fact he intends to return to Roland Garros over the coming years, but at 34 years old and with Federer five years his senior, they cannot go on forever.
But it's fair to say both players have given us plenty of incredible moments to remember them by whenever they call it a day and they'll do so with endless appreciation for one another.
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Time to act to help ease stable staff crisis
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Stable staff: shortfall in workforce is an enduring problem
Edward Whitaker
10:09AM, SEP 11 2017
It is the issue that will not go away – a shortage of stable staff that was so acute some trainers were prepared to describe the situation last year as at crisis point.
The numbers of unfilled groom and work-rider vacancies were estimated to be up around 500 and those in work were said to be suffering from poor morale owing to low pay and long hours.
George McGrath, chief executive of the 6,000 strong National Association of Stable Staff, went as far as to say the picture was "the worst I've ever known it" because his members were having to ride more and more horses and look after more in the evenings.

Something needed to be done, and under a collaborative effort, marshalled by the BHA's director of people and development Carole Goldsmith, all parties have been working together on a raft of initiatives designed to help make the job of working in racing stables an attractive career choice.
Crucially for those already in the workplace the annual negotiations on pay and conditions between the National Trainers Federation and Nass last August concluded with stable staff being awarded a 5.5 per cent pay rise – well over the national average.
No-one expected a quick fix, but there are slightly encouraging signs after a rise in new joiners to the industry and a decline in leavers that suggests a workforce shortfall now at around 400.
What the data showed
In February the Racing Foundation published the findings of a survey, completed by 457 trainers and 936 racing staff, on recruitment, career progression and retention of those working in racing, which would provide the basis for a £1 million initiative it is funding to support the development and retention of racing's workforce.
This highlighted the difficulties racing faced compared to other industries, with trainers saying nearly half of all jobs (48 per cent compared to 33 per cent nationally) were "hard to fill" because of a lack of skills and a low number of applicants mostly for jobs that required skilled riders.
A peek behind the scenes at a stable and a chance to meet an equine hero or two has made open days hugely popular with the public
Other factors cited were lack of experience, stable location or lack of accommodation, working conditions such as low pay and long working hours, and attitude or motivation issues.
Staff short of motivation was the reason cited by 29 per cent of trainers with retention difficulties and competition from other yards, but other factors included unsociable hours, low pay, lack of accommodation, homesickness and lack of transport or rural location.
Among staff 80 per cent said they were satisfied with their job, while 21 per cent were planning to leave the industry within two years and 31 per cent would like to train to start another career in a different industry. Staff that have been in the industry for 10 years or more tended to be less satisfied with their jobs than other staff.
What are the initiatives and what else is needed?
In order to try to address staffing issues the Racing Foundation is supporting a number of initiatives that will provide training for stable staff, a careers service, personal development training for jockeys and better careers marketing.
Around recruitment the BHA and Goldsmith's team have:
Introduced courses targeting equine colleges and schools
Revamped the careersinracing website, which has increased its popularity by 100 per cent, with 2,000 signed up to a regular newsletter
Provided careers information to more than 10,000 schoolchildren through Racing To School
Around retention:
The NTF is promoting on the job training for new entrants over 19
Advanced training has been delivered regionally in yards by experts like Yogi Breisner
The NTF is building a website, racinggroom.com, for staff that will be a one-stop shop and resource containing extensive information on how to get into racing, careers, training, and jobs. Staff will be able to interact through an online community which will will also provide access to a rewards programme which can be used towards discounted clothing, equipment and other products
The role of BHA welfare development manager Matt Mancini has been expanded to focus on staff retention
A pilot scheme trialled in Newmarket to help staff back into the workplace fit and healthy after accidents without relying on the NHS could be rolled out nationally in partnership with racing charities
Nicky Henderson's head man Corky Browne is a Lambourn legend, but persuading youngsters to remain in racing as long as he has is a challenge
The NTF and Nass have signed up to the Mental Health Charter
The BHA announced it would no longer use job title stable lad or lass, which would replaced by staff or groom
Racing Welfare is investigating possibility of building a hostel and of the Jockey Club providing dwellings for staff in Newmarket
A pilot scheme is to be launched in Newmarket in September providing childcare spaces to enable young mothers to return to work funded by Racing Welfare. There will also be sports days in Middleham, Epsom, Lambourn and Newmarket, as well as golf days for staff
What will this achieve?
According to the BHA, greater focus on recruitment and retention has resulted in a 24 per cent increase in new joiners in a two-year period and a 13 per cent increase in under 19s.
Data gained through Weatherbys reveals there have been 1,367 new entrants in 2016, up from 1,095 on 2014. The number of leavers has fallen to 1,898 from 2,044 in the same period, and the industry accepts the impact will be felt in the medium, not short, term.
Goldsmith says: "We're comfortable we're going in the right direction, but this is never going to go away or be solved overnight.
"We've certainly put a lot of focus into improving all aspects of recruitment, training and retention and we're seeing results. We're certainly seeing more people coming into the industry, more younger people, so we're making progress.
"Like all industries, racing has to compete for people, especially young people, because the environment has become much tougher, with changes in attitudes towards work, government policy with the raising of the participation age and the funding cuts they make on things like training, which causes the British Racing School and Northern Racing College many challenges to continue the training they offer."
National Trainers Federation chief executive Rupert Arnold says: "The gap has started to fill up in a small way, not in a way that it has made a significant effect on the experience of trainers. The BHA numbers show it has improved.
"I don't underestimate how difficult it is for trainers. If there is a slight improvement I don't think the trainers' experience is any better, so we can't relax at all. It's a huge issue and we've got to be doing everything we can to show racing is an attractive place to work."
Hayley Turner launches a new initiative at Lingfield Park to open up racing as a career to more young people under the #TakeTheReins programme with charity partners Active Communities Network
"It's certainly a medium-term strategy. The evidence shows we're being successful at raising the awareness of young people about the opportunities to work in racing. The BHA's figures on visits to the Careers in Racing website show we're getting in front of a lot more people.
"For that to feed through into well-trained people who can be effective in the yard, that's going to take time. One of the things that has really taken shape this year is, as well as having the industry strategy, we have all the component parts – trainers, racing schools, BHA, Racing Welfare, Nass – working collaboratively according to a plan."
The Nass wishlist
McGrath acknowledges that last year's pay outcome was "exceptionally good". He is preparing another wage claim for the next National Joint Council for Stable Staff Memorandum of Agreement. Nass is also seeking expenses for staff travelling to race meetings paid as overtime, which he says has become "a bad joke".
Where Nass has so far failed to secure NTF agreement is over time off, which in many stables totals one and a half days per fortnight, which he claims is "one of the biggest blockers to people coming into the industry".
"For the past two years at the NJC Nass have campaigned for more allocated time off for its members," McGrath says. "Unfortunately the NTF was unable to persuade its board to agree it and the reason given for this was that they just can't seem to get a one-size-fits-all.
"They didn't want something in the MoA that would be binding, bearing in mind the nature of the industry, with bank holidays, certain days busier than others, and it being impossible to anticipate where your horses are likely to be running."
McGrath adds: "I can't go to schools or speak to a young workforce who might be interested in coming into racing and say, 'You'll definitely get this amount of time off,' because there's no joined-up thinking. Each model is doing its own thing and none of it is mandated.
"We can do this, and the only thing stopping trainers is the fact that historically staff come back in the evening."
Will peer pressure do the job?
McGrath is not hopeful he can secure NTF agreement under which trainers would sign up to a working template that would provide more allocated time off within the working week of stable staff.
However, in the last 12 months a number of trainers, including some of Britain's biggest yards, have grasped the nettle and introduced more flexible working practices similar to those in place with Jeremy Noseda.
Noseda told the Racing Post last year how much of his yard work was completed by 12.30pm so only half the staff were needed in the evening one week and half the other. A staff member works mornings and evenings one week but only mornings the following week, which would include the Sunday off.
Jeremy Noseda: has introduced more flexible working practices
Among those operating similarly or have made changes are Mick Appleby, Alan Bailey, Andrew Balding, Luca Cumani, David Dennis, Harry Fry, William Haggas, Eve Johnson Houghton, Kerry Lee, Seamus Mullins, David Simcock and Dan Skelton.
McGrath said: "These things do work and we're slowly but surely beginning to see modern-day flexible working patterns being adopted by trainers.
"I can't overemphasise the issue of time off. In today's working society one and a half days off every two weeks is absolutely unacceptable. The society coming into the workplace today will not accept that.
"But when you have big trainers adopting modern working patterns and flexible hours it puts an enormous amount of pressure on colleagues, who equally need to attract staff, to offer the same working package."
Brexit bombshell or bonanza
Britain's exit from the EU could yet put further pressure on staffing, particularly if racing's EU staff, believed to represent at least ten per cent of the workforce, have to leave, but no-one is sure how it will look.
"A significant number of staff from the EU have asked me about this," says McGrath. "It's on their radar and I can't give them an answer."
Arnold says: "All the political signs are that the intention is for things to be the same the day after Brexit as the day before Brexit. I don't see a problem there.
"What we would be hoping for is a more unified immigration policy where there is an understanding of the needs of some businesses for people from non-EU countries. I think there is an opportunity."
Following a reorganisation at BHA executive level Goldsmith will leave later this year, but she has secured a commitment from all sectors to work together to resolve an issue on which there will be no less focus.
Goldsmith says: "I'd like to think that, providing the plans we're putting in place continue and we get the right support and funding, we will be in a healthier position in five years' time.
Caroline Goldsmith: 'I'm most proud of the fact we've got a lot of collaboration among stakeholders'
"Whether every trainer in the land be able to say, 'I've got everyone I need' is less likely. But I think we'll be in a healthier position providing this agenda continues and is properly funded.
"If I reflect over this year I'm most proud of the fact we've got a lot of collaboration among stakeholders and I'm told from those who have been around a lot longer than me that this is quite momentous."
Team Champion award to set standard
The National Trainers Federation is developing a set of standards designed to help members manage their workforce.
Similar to Investors In People, a recognised accreditation in the corporate world, it will be designed to show trainers examples of best practice towards the successful retention, motivation and engagement of their staff.
It will be launched this summer with the standard criteria being used to judge the new Team Champion award, which recognises the stable that has created the highest-performing team ethos, when it is presented for the first time in February next year.
'Real management policies'
NTF chief executive Rupert Arnold said: "The sort of things we are talking about are effective recruitment and employment systems; creating a positive working environment; personal and professional development and training of employees and reward and recognition.
"Within each of those it will set out what are the sort of real management policies you would expect a trainer to do to meet that reward and recognition standard."
Elaborating, he continued: "That could include the pay and conditions, non-financial rewards such as social activities for staff, provision of equipment and clothing, incentive scheme and pool-money criteria.
"We're not going to say to anyone, 'You meet the standard and you don't'. It's more a case of education. These things are proven to work in retaining staff, and by implementing some of these things they will begin to see the positive effects on their own staff retention.
Colin Nutter (left), 45 years head man to Sir Mark Prescott, receives the dedication to racing award from Richard Johnson at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Awards in February
"Using it in conjunction with the Team Champion award will hopefully generate a bit of healthy competition to introduce these things and compete for some public recognition of what they are doing in terms of improving their staff management."
Arnold said a number of trainers were already meeting these standards. He added: "It's not just a way of trying to provide guidance to trainers who have very little formal management training. It's also about highlighting the people who are already doing these things very well. They see the benefits of it.
"From the point of view of recruitment as an industry, we want to be demonstrating to the outside world to potential recruits, parents, careers advisers and schools that racing provides a good working experience and we are putting in place things that help trainers provide that good working experience. Ultimately it has a positive effect on recruitment to the industry."
David Simcock has changed working patterns in the last 12 months to allow staff more weekend time off. Here he describes how it operates.
Staffing in training centres is extraordinarily competitive and probably now more than ever people have the chance to move from one yard to another.
Weekends become important to people and if they have two weekends off to look forward to out of three, so be it. We put it to the vote in the yard. It meant a little bit harder work and a bit longer hours on those weekends.
If it means another hour and a half at the weekend to provide the chance to go away with your families, that was our way to deal with it. We are trying to make the job more and more accommodating. It has worked very well.
My wife and I are very loyal to our staff and those loyal to us. I feel as employers we are very giving. We listen to people's problems, we deal with people's problems. If people have money issues we will help them out when we can.
Family atmosphere: David Simcock with his daughter Lucy at his Trillium Place stables in Newmarket
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Sometimes people are after a better-paid job, but what you can pay them depends on what you are charging your owners. There is no margin in training. My personal income comes from trading in horses and the prize-money earned.
We have a very loyal core, and then the drifters, and the drifters will always drift. Sometimes people want to change for the right reasons. You say, 'Good luck and if it doesn't work out there's always a job here'. We've lost a lot of staff to Godolphin for the most obvious reason – they pay way in advance of what we pay.
But it is also easy for somebody not to turn in, go Awol or not do the job properly to go the next yard down the road to get another job.
'They have Sky TV in nice flats'
We're well staffed. We're in a very fortunate position in which we house 23 of our staff. They have Sky TV in nice flats. That's our selling point. We pay well but we don't pay as much as some yards.
I try to compare our industry with farming. It's a way of life: early mornings and you can be away a lot of time. Like milking cows, horses have to be fed, watered and exercised every day of the week. You have to be committed and probably people aren't as committed as they used to be.
The majority of employers have their staff's interests at heart. Sometimes a member of staff will come in and ask for a day off and I will be as flexible as I can. You try to make it as nice a working environment as you can.
From the days when I started, with the shouting and hollering, if I was out of line I could easily get a clip round the head. Those days are gone.
FIRST PUBLISHED 10:07AM, SEP 11 2017
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(can i restore sha to original?)
can you help me?

A: You can't restore the original data from a hash as it is not reversible by design. An usual explanation is the Pigeonhole Principle - most hashes are about 128-256 bits, so 16-32 bytes in size. As soon as your string is longer (and even before this) than this, there will be two strings that have the same hash. This is called a collision.
Also note that strings shorter than 16-32 bytes can often be reversed, although you shouldn't rely on this as there can be collisions, too. For example, hash some string like test and search for the hash on Google.
Nevertheless, even test and some other short word could have the same hash, so you'll never be 100% sure you've got the right string.

A: Hash algorithms are one way so you can't restore the original text from the hash

A: You have your terminology wrong, I think. A "hash" is a one-way encryption algorithm; by definition, you cannot "de-hash" a hashed string (if you can "de-hash" the string using anything more efficient than a birthday attack, then the hash algorithm is vulnerable and should not be used). The purpose of hashes is to provide a unique substitute value, usually with a fixed length, that can be compared for exact equality without exposing the plaintext used to generate the hash.
If you want strong information-hiding while retaining the ability within your program to get the original value back out, then you just want encryption. I would recommend something like AES or Rijndael, which are symmetric encryption algorithms. You use the same key to decrypt as to encrypt, so you can hide the key somewhere in your code or database and decrypt things you've previously encrypted. What you usually lose is the fixed-length property of most hashes; in the case of things like passwords, the length of the plaintext string, and thus the ciphertext, is usually self-limiting anyway.
If decryption of data is not something you normally need to do, but you often need to encrypt things (for instance you are using the algorithm to "hash" passwords for DB storage, but you need to retain the ability to decrypt them if a user forgets one), you can use an an asymmetric algorithm like RSA. One key, the public key, is used to encrypt strings, then another key, the private key, decrypts them. You can put the public key out in your assemblies, and even if it's decompiled, an attacker cannot use the key in the assembly to read passwords. Your private key, which should be stored very securely in a private place in your own system and is never pushed out with any code objects, is the only thing that can decrypt the strings that are encrypted with the public key.