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Q: Two object arrays: merge with same key I have two object arrays. I want to merge with key with value
var a = [{"fit":["34","32","30","28"],"size":["x"]}]

var b = [{"size":["s","m","xl"],"fit":["36"]}]

Expected Output should be
Obj=[{"fit":["34","32","30","28","36"],"size":["x,"s","m","xl"]}]

My Code is
let arr3 = [];

b.forEach((itm, i) => {
  arr3.push(Object.assign({}, itm, a[i]));
});

alert(JSON.stringify(arr3))

it gives [{"size":["x"],"fit":["34","32","30","28"]}] which wrong.

A: combine a and b in a single array then reduce it starting with an array having an object with empty fit and size arrays:

var a = [{ fit: ["34", "32", "30", "28"], size: ["x"] }];

var b = [{ size: ["s", "m", "xl"], fit: ["36"] }];

var obj = [...a, ...b].reduce(
  (acc, curr) => {
    Object.keys(curr).forEach(k => {
      acc[0][k] = [...new Set([...(acc[0][k] || []), ...curr[k]])];
    });

    return acc;
  },
  [{}]
);

console.log(obj);

A: Use Array.reduce().
// Combine into single array (spread operator makes this nice)
const myArray = [...a, ...b];

// "reduce" values in array down to a single object
const reducedArray = myArray.reduce((acc, val) => {
  return [{fit: [...acc.fit, ...val.fit], size: [...acc.size, ...val.size]}];
});

Edit: if you want the reducer to merge objects regardless of what keys and fields it has then you can do by iterating over the keys of the objects and merging them dynamically:
const reducedArray = myArray.reduce((acc, val) => {
  const returnObject = {};
  for (const eaKey in acc) {
    returnObject[eaKey] = [...acc[eaKey], ...val[eaKey]];
  }
  return [returnObject];
});

If the fields of the objects aren't guaranteed keys then you will need to get even more dynamic in detecting the type of merge and how to do it, but it's possible and I will leave that as an exercise for you to figure out. :)
Note that if there are duplicate values in each of the "fit" and "size" arrays, they will not be deduplicated. You'd have to do that manually as a separate step either with extra logic in the reduce function or afterwards.

A: You can create a combine function that takes fit and size from any two objects and merges them.
Use it as a reducer to combine everything.
let combine = ({fit, size}, {fit: fit2, size: size2}) =>
    ({ fit: [...fit, ...fit2], size: [...size, ...size2] });

let result = [...a, ...b].reduce(combine);

Example:

var a = [{"fit":["34","32","30","28"],"size":["x"]}, {"fit": ["10", "11"], "size":["xxxxxxxxl"]}]

var b = [{"size":["s","m","xl"],"fit":["36"]}];
let combine = ({fit, size}, {fit: fit2, size: size2}) =>
({ fit: [...fit, ...fit2], size: [...size, ...size2] });

let result = [...a, ...b].reduce(combine);

console.log(result);

A: If you don't want to use the keys directly you could try
const arr3 = b.reduce((carry, current, index) => {
    Object.keys(current)
    .forEach(key => {
       Object.assign(carry, { [key]: Array.prototype.concat.call(current[key], a[index][key])});
    });
    return carry;
}, {});


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Pago del Oro Crianza was aged for at least eight months in American oak barrels of less than four years. Another six months in the bottle rounded out its ageing process.
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Q: C#: After using "as" keyword to convert object's type to the interface it implements, why is its type not changed? Class diagram for the code below:
HoneyManufacturer class and NectarCollector class both extend Bee class. Bee class implements interface IWorker.
IWorker[] bees = new IWorker[8];
bees[0] = new HoneyManufacturer();
bees[1] = new NectarCollector();
bees[2] = bees[0] as IWorker;   // bees[2] is of type HoneyManufacturer, why?
bees[3] = bees[1] as NectarCollector;
bees[4] = IWorker;
bees[5] = bees[0];
bees[6] = bees[0] as Object;
bees[7] = new IWorker();

So I understand that the bees[4] and bees[7] lines won't compile because interfaces cannot be instantiated. I still have the following questions:

*

*For the bees[2] line, my understanding is that the "as" keyword converts bees[0] to IWorker type since HoneyManufacturer class extends Bee class which implements IWorker interface. But bees[2] is still of type HoneyManufacturer (I've checked in my program), why?

*For the bees[6] line, book says it will compile but it doesn't compile in my Visual Studio 2022. Why?
I've already read so many other posts about casting and type conversion but I cannot find the answer to my specific question.
Thank you so much for your help!

Edit 1: (since I couldn't reply too long as a comment)
Thank you so much for your answers, really really appreciate it!!!
So do you mean that bees[2] = bees[0] as IWorker is only casting the reference variable, but not the object?
I checked the type of bees[2] with this code afterwards and it returns TRUE for all three.
Console.WriteLine(bees[2] is Bee);
Console.WriteLine(bees[2] is HoneyManufacturer);
Console.WriteLine(bees[2] is IWorker);

I thought that bees[2] would've been converted to IWorker and thus no longer of type HoneyManufacturer. Is there any circumstance when we actually need to do something like bees[2] = bees[0] as IWorker?
The book I'm reading is Head First C# and this is an exercise on page 381. It asks me to pick out the lines that won't compile and gives the answer of the bees[4] line and the bees[7] line. Then it asks which values of i would make this evaluate to TRUE:
(bees[i] is Bee)

The answer given is 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and I didn't understand why bees[2] is Bee.

Edit 2: (since I couldn't reply too long as a comment)
So is it correct to understand it in the following way?
What bees[2] = bees[0] as IWorker is doing is that it takes the reference variable bees[0] (which points to an object of HoneyManufacturer type) and casts it to a reference variable of IWorker type, and then assigns it to bees[2]. So bees[2] is now a reference variable of IWorker type, but it still points to the same object that bees[0] points to, which is of HoneyManufacturer type. And this line is essentially redundant because bees[2] is a reference variable of IWorker type to begin with, due to the first line IWorker[] bees = new IWorker[8]; where an array of reference variables of IWorker type is created and given the name bees.

A: Typecasts of reference types do not convert anything. (Typecasts of value types are a different story.)
A typecast of a reference type just acts as promise that the right-hand-side can be assigned to the left-hand side.  You are giving this promise to the compiler, so that the compiler will agree to compile your code, and if the promise turns out to be false at runtime, you will be slapped with a type-cast exception.
So:
1: the "as" keyword does not convert bees[0] to IWorker type, it just promises that bees[0] can be assigned to a variable of IWorker type, which is an entirely redundant promise to give, since bees[0] is already of IWorker type.  You say you checked in your program; how did you check? what did you find? what did you expect?
2: What book says that? Exactly what does the book say? The statement bees[6] = bees[0] as Object; could never possibly compile because you are promising that bees[0] is an Object, which is again an entirely redundant promise to give, since bees[0] is of course of type Object, but you cannot assign that to bees[6], because bees[6] expects an IWorker, not an Object.  Even though IWorker can be assigned to Object, the opposite is not true: Object cannot be assigned to IWorker.

A: There is needless convolution here with the array. I think you could use a bit of practice with inheritance and interfaces, and "is" and "as".
Check out this example I wrote up: https://dotnetfiddle.net/f37jNX

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Q: prove homogeneous markov chain $Y_0, Y_1,Y_2,\dots$ are independent and identically distributed random non-negative integer outcomes. Let X_0 = Y_0 $
Let $X_0 = Y_0$ and $X_n = X_{n-1} - Y_n$ if $X_{n-1}>0$,
else $X_n = X_{n-1} + Y_n$.
Show $X_1,X_2,\dots$ is a homogeneous Markov chain. Any suggestions?
Edit: Here is my approach. I am not sure how sound it is but it's hopefully on the right path:
To prove it's time homogeneous, need to show :
$P(X_{n+1}=j\mid X_n=i) = P(X_1=j\mid X_0=i)$ (by definition)
$P(X_1=j\mid X_0=i)=P(X_1=X_0-Y_1=j\mid X_0=i)=P(i-Y_1=j\mid i)$
if $(i>0)$ $P(Y_1=j-i)$, else $P(Y_1=i-j)$ which are equals.
Similarly for $P(X_{n+1}=j\mid X_n=i)$ =>
if $(i>0)$ $P(Y_n=j-i)$ else $P(Y_n=i-j)$
Because $Y_1,Y_n$ are IID though, these probabilities are the same.

A: Define the function $f(x,y)=x+\left({\bf 1}_{(-\infty,0]}(x)-{{\bf 1}_{(0,\infty)}(x)}\right)y.$ Then $X_n=f(X_{n-1},Y_n)$ for $n>0$, and if $({\cal F}_n)_{n\geq 0}$ is the filtration generated by $(X_n)_{n\geq 0}$, then
$$\mathbb{P}(X_n\in B\mid {\cal F}_{n-1})= \mathbb{P}(f(X_{n-1},Y_n)\in B\mid {\cal F}_{n-1})=\mu(X_{n-1},B),$$
where we define the kernel $\mu(x,B)=\mathbb{P}(f(x,Y)\in B)$ for any random variable $Y$ distributed like every $Y_n$. This shows that $(X_n)_{n\geq 0}$ is Markov with transition kernel $\mu$.


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L'AFC Challenge Cup est une compétition internationale de football pour les pays membres de l'AFC classés comme "émergents" par le programme "Vision Asia". Ce programme, lancé par l'ancien président de la confédération, Mohammed Bin Hammam, était destiné à faire progresser le football asiatique à tous les niveaux.

Dans l'esprit de ce programme, l'AFC Challenge Cup était un moyen donner une expérience internationale à ces nations et, potentiellement, de découvrir de nouveaux talents.

Parallèlement, ce tournoi est une occasion pour les pays asiatiques de faible niveau de pouvoir se qualifier pour la Coupe d'Asie des nations de football, puisque le vainqueur de chaque édition est automatiquement qualifié pour la coupe continentale.

Le premier tournoi a eu lieu en 2006 au Bangladesh. Les éditions 2008 et 2010 de l'AFC Challenge Cup servent de qualification pour la Coupe d'Asie des nations de football 2011. De même, pour la Coupe d'Asie des nations de football 2015, les éditions 2012 et 2014 de l'AFC Challenge Cup servent de qualification. Mais l'édition 2014 constitue la dernière édition de ce tournoi, du fait que la Coupe d'Asie des nations passe de 16 à 24 équipes pour l'édition 2019.

À la suite de cette disparition, plusieurs associations ont demandé en  de créer une autre compétition en remplacement de celle-ci car ils avaient des problèmes pour organiser des matchs amicaux. Pour répondre à cette requête, l'AFC a créé l'AFC Solidarity Cup dont la première édition a lieu en .

Équipes participantes
En 2006, l'AFC a décidé de classer ses 46 fédérations membres en trois groupes distincts en fonction de l'état de développement du football dans celles-ci.

Dans le groupe des nations "développées", on retrouve15 fédérations : Arabie Saoudite, Australie, Bahreïn, Chine, Corée du Sud, Émirats arabes unis, Indonésie, Irak, Iran, Japon, Koweït, Ouzbékistan, Qatar, Thaïlande et Viêt Nam.

Le second groupe (celui des nations "en développement") compte 14 fédérations : Bangladesh, Birmanie, Corée du Nord, Hong Kong, Inde, Jordanie, Liban, Malaisie, Maldives, Oman, Singapour, Syrie, Turkménistan et Yémen.

Enfin, le dernier groupe (celui des nations "émergentes") est composé de 17 fédérations : Afghanistan, Bhoutan, Brunei, Cambodge, Guam, Kirghizistan, Laos, Macao, Mongolie, Népal, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tadjikistan, Taïwan et Timor oriental.

Même si la compétition était, à la base, réservée aux nations de ce dernier groupe, plusieurs équipes appartenant au deuxième groupe (celui des nations "en développement") ont participé à cette épreuve : Birmanie, Corée du Nord, Inde, Maldives et Turkménistan. Si bien que les seuls vainqueurs de la coupe à réellement appartenir au groupe des nations "émergentes" sont le Tadjikistan en 2006 et la Palestine en 2014.

Par ailleurs, en 2012, la fédération de football des îles Mariannes du Nord est devenue membre associé de l'AFC et s'est vue attribuer le droit de participer à l'AFC Challenge Cup au même titre que les  "émergentes" originelles. En , l'AFC a exclu la Corée du Nord de cette épreuve pour le futur.

Palmarès

Palmarès général

Meilleurs joueurs

Buteurs

Sélectionneurs vainqueurs

Classement par équipes

Nations participantes
Légende

Il est précisé à chaque édition le nombre d'équipes participantes.

Statistiques générales

Notes et références

Liens externes

 AFC Challenge Cup relatée par l'AFC

AFC Challenge Cup

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The Royal New Zealand Ballet has appointed a new artistic director; 36-year-old Italian Francesco Ventriglia. Francesco trained at the Ballet School of La Scala, Milan, joining the world-renowned ballet company of La Scala in 1997. He performed a wide range of repertoire including the Bronze Idol in Natalia Makarova's La Bayadère, and Hilarion to Sylvie Guillem's Giselle at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York and at Covent Garden. He has created works for leading dancers including Roberto Bolle, Ulyana Lopatkina and Svetlana Zakharova. After retiring from the stage, aged 31, Francesco Ventriglia was appointed Director of MaggioDanza in Florence, Italy.
Francesco Ventriglia begins his appointment next month, joining the company during The Vodafone Season of A Christmas Carol, which opens in Wellington on 30 October and closes in Auckland on 14 December.
Artistic Direction by Neil Ieremia. Photos by Adrian Malloch.
Black Grace will this month begin a tour of Xmas Verses, a collection of original dance works by artistic director Neil Ieremia. Fresh from performances in Edinburgh, Seoul and New York City, Black Grace will perform in Hamilton (Oct 29 – Nov 1), Auckland (Nov 5 – 9) and Whangarei (Nov 14). Featuring music from Fat Freddy's Drop, 2Pac and Al Green, Xmas Verses is inspired by memories of long hot Kiwi summers with family, friends, plenty of food and festivities.
Two students have graduated from the New Zealand School of Dance's aspirational Scholars programme into the School's full-time course. Sophie Arbuckle and Megan Wright are both studying towards the Certificate in Dance Performance in 2014, and have reached Level 6 of Scholars, a part-time programme for ballet students from age 10.
Second year student Megan was chosen for a lead role in the NZSD's 2013 graduation programme, and both Megan and Sophie are currently learning George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco, which will feature in this year's Graduation Season. The two girls were also chosen to spend a month on exchange at NZSD partner school, Canada's National Ballet School in Toronto, in January 2014.
"The Scholars programme was a wonderful stepping stone in my path towards joining a ballet company – I would recommend it to any aspiring young dancer", says Megan.
The New Zealand School of Dance is offering the public the chance to learn from its tutors and students, with a selection of classical and contemporary classes and workshops in Auckland and Christchurch.
A two-hour contemporary workshop will begin with a technique class taught by a member of the NZSD contemporary dance faculty for participants and the School's current full-time students. This will be followed by learning repertoire from dance show THE RESIDENTS, taught by the second and third year students who created the work. This workshop takes place at Wellesley Studios, Auckland on October 15. Bookings can be made here at www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/book-tickets.
In addition, classical and contemporary classes for students from Year 10 upwards are being offered, in conjunction with auditions for the NZSD Associates. At Wellesley Studios in Auckland on October 18, the School is running a contemporary class with Sacha Copland from 1:00pm to 2:15pm, followed by a classical class with Christine Gunn, from 2:30pm to 3:45pm. The following weekend, on October 25, the same classes will run at Anna Lee School of Dance, in Christchurch, with contemporary at 12:15pm and ballet at 1:45pm.
For more information, head to www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/events/technique-classes-2014.
'Discover Dance' with Java Dance. Photo courtesy of Java Dance.
Java Dance is offering a series of workshops for young children, at Capital E Central, 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington. The hour-long workshops take place every Tuesday from October 14 to December 16, at 9:45am. Java invites participants to "jump, twirl, shake and explore in a fun hour dedicated to discovering the joy and imagination in contemporary dance." Workshops are just $8 each, or $70 for all ten.
For more information or to book, head to www.capitale.org.nz/discover-dance-java-dance.
Kiwi dance fans will be treated to an explosion of dance festivals this month and next, with events taking place all over the country. The 13th Body Festival of Dance and Performance, which is running now until October 12, offers a broad range of performance events and workshops in Christchurch. www.thebody.co.nz. Also in the South Island is the biennial Arts Festival Dunedin (formerly known as the Otago Festival of the Arts), which takes place from October 10 – 19. www.artsfestivaldunedin.co.nz.
In the North, Tempo Dance Festival kicks off on October 7. For 12 days, Auckland's Q Theatre will be transformed into a hub for dance lovers. www.tempo.co.nz. Finally, In the capital city, Parris Goebel and The Royal Family will headline Dance Wellington Festival, which runs from November 5 to 23. www.dancewellington.co.nz.
Photo (top): Black Grace in Xmas Verses. Artistic Direction by Neil Ieremia. Photo by Adrian Malloch.
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Dudes: Rex Brown, Pantera and Kill Devil Hill bass player, is coming to Sam Ash 34th Street on Thursday, and rumor has it there could be surprise guests.
I wasn't a big Pantera fan before I saw them live at a venue outside of Baltimore around 1990, but after that gig I became a solid devotee. Groups like Pantera and Alice in Chains in the early '90's acted as welcome palate cleansers after the proliferation of hair metal groups in the late '80's. Thus Pantera will always hold a special place in my heart.
Also, I can't wait till I'm driving my daughter and her friends around town, listening to their tunes on the radio, and embarrassing her with "Metal just isn't what it used to be. When I saw Pantera back in the day..."
See you at Sam Ash's 34th Street Superstore this Thursday!


TOUCH football is by nature a frenetic game, but Toby Westcott says the things he's learnt while a member of the under-17 Australian Youth Trans-Tasman squad are "next level". The 17-year-old talent has been identified by Touch Football Australia as one of 40 touch football wunderkinds entrusted with ensuring the green and gold continues its recent dominance of youth trans-Tasman events when the Australian under-17 side heads to Auckland in January next year. The official side will be named this September and, after getting a taste of the experience during a training camp in Sydney last weekend, Westcott is crossing his fingers he'll get the chance to play in a trans-Tasman Test. in 2017. "Some of the stuff they were teaching us was crazy and I learnt a lot of new things," Westcott said. "Even training up there (in Sydney) was high intensity. It was crazy. It's something I' haven't experienced before. "I'd imagine playing a Test match touch footy game would be next level." A natural ball-player thanks mainly to his experiences as a halfback with North Sydney and then Penrith Panthers in rugby league, Westcott caught the eye of national touch football selectors while carving up at the National Youth Championships (NYC) with Combined Catholic Colleges. The City of Orange Touch Association Thunder gun has been named in the squad as a middle player as a result. "I thought I played well at NYC," Westcott added. "Which was in Queensland last year. I thought I played well there … I must have had an alright comp. "It's awesome … you can't let these opportunities slip." The Australian under-17 and under-19 boys', girls' and mixed teams will travel to Auckland in January with hopes of continuing Australia's run of four Youth trans-Tasman events following the concept's reintroduction in 2009.
Toby Westcott picked in the Australian under-17 Trans-Tasman Youth squad.
TOUCH football is by nature a frenetic game, but Toby Westcott says the things he's learnt while a member of the under-17 Australian Youth Trans-Tasman squad are "next level".
The 17-year-old talent has been identified by Touch Football Australia as one of 40 touch football wunderkinds entrusted with ensuring the green and gold continues its recent dominance of youth trans-Tasman events when the Australian under-17 side heads to Auckland in January next year.
The official side will be named this September and, after getting a taste of the experience during a training camp in Sydney last weekend, Westcott is crossing his fingers he'll get the chance to play in a trans-Tasman Test. in 2017.
"Some of the stuff they were teaching us was crazy and I learnt a lot of new things," Westcott said.
"Even training up there (in Sydney) was high intensity. It was crazy. It's something I' haven't experienced before.
A natural ball-player thanks mainly to his experiences as a halfback with North Sydney and then Penrith Panthers in rugby league, Westcott caught the eye of national touch football selectors while carving up at the National Youth Championships (NYC) with Combined Catholic Colleges.
The City of Orange Touch Association Thunder gun has been named in the squad as a middle player as a result.
"I thought I played well at NYC," Westcott added.
Some of the stuff they were teaching us was crazy.
"Which was in Queensland last year. I thought I played well there … I must have had an alright comp.
The Australian under-17 and under-19 boys', girls' and mixed teams will travel to Auckland in January with hopes of continuing Australia's run of four Youth trans-Tasman events following the concept's reintroduction in 2009.


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Home History of Hymns: "Savior of the Nations, Come"
History of Hymns: "Savior of the Nations, Come"
"Savior of the Nations, Come"
The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 214
Savior of the nations, come;
Virgin's Song, here make thy home!
Marvel now, O heaven and earth,
That the Lord chose such a birth.
This 16th-century hymn by Martin Luther (1483-1546) was one of 37 hymns composed by the reformer. The English translation that we sing is actually a third-hand version from the German "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" in 1523 which was, in turn, a translation of the Latin "Veni, Redemptor gentium" ascribed to Ambrose of Milan (c. 340-397).
The music of this Advent chorale is an adaptation of a plainsong melody. Some sources cite as many as six Reformation melodies derived from plainsong sources. Plainsong is a body of melodies that developed in the Roman Catholic Church throughout and beyond the medieval period.
Therefore Luther's composition is less an original hymn than a reworking of an existing Latin text and plainsong tune. While Luther did compose original hymns, he also borrowed hymns from his Roman Catholic heritage, translating them into the vernacular German and making them accessible for congregational use.
Luther's translation was included in two volumes in 1524: Enchiridion Oder handbüchlein and Johann Walther's Geistliches Gesangbuchlein ("Spiritual Songbook"). The harmonization by J. S. Bach (1685-1750), more than 150 years after Luther's version, has become the standard version of the hymn in many hymnals.
This hymn establishes that the Savior of the world came not only to Jews, but to "Heiden"—literally to the heathen. However, "Heiden" does not carry a negative connotation; it is simply a reference to the Gentiles. Stanza one begins as a petition for the "Savior of the nations…[to] come" now! in the original German. The language of petition soon gives way to amazement that God would be born of a woman on earth.
The original German hymn consists of eight stanzas of which stanzas 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 appear in The UM Hymnal. The hymn is essentially a reaffirmation of the article related to the Incarnation from the Nicene Creed:
"We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human."
A literal rendering of stanzas two and three (not for singing) translated from the original German by Christopher Anderson, Associate Professor of Sacred Music at Perkins School of Theology, reads as follows:
Not from man's blood or from flesh,
only from the Holy Ghost
is God's Word become a man
and fruit blossoms from a woman.
The Virgin's body became pregnant,
but chastity remained pure.
A virtue experienced light,
God was there on his throne.
Stanza four states that God runs his course through the Incarnation, even "down to hell descends." Reminiscent of an early version of the Apostles' Creed which states, "He descended into hell."
Stanza five draws heavily upon the image of light—"Light from Light" as stated in the Nicene Creed. This light illumines the manger and "hallows night with newborn light." We are reminded of Christ as the Light of the world—to Jews and Gentiles alike—as the hymn draws to a close:
Let no light this light subdue,
let our faith shine ever new.
There is no room for night in the Incarnation. Our lives reflect the true Light.
Dr. Hawn is professor of sacred music at Perkins School of Theology.

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Which Option do you Prefer? Dealing with Multiple Offers in Mediation.
I mediate an awful lot of "lemon law" cases. Frequently, the issue is whether the defendant manufacturer will "repurchase" the vehicle, or pay the plaintiff consumer a "sufficient" amount of money to entice her to keep the car, also known as a "cash and keep" settlement.
Usually, the defendant manufacturer focuses on one or the other – either a "repurchase" or a "cash and keep" and not both. But, every once in awhile, the manufacturer will offer both options simultaneously. Usually—the "repurchase" option is at a discounted price to make it comparable to the "cash and keep" offer.
In response to the simultaneous multiple offers, the plaintiff usually starts to focus on one of them, leaving the other behind. With a few more rounds of negotiation, that one offer becomes refined and more times than not, leads to a resolution.
While I have often likened this multiple track negotiation to a fixed dinner in which one can choose from plan A or plan B, in actuality, this negotiation tactic has a name – "multiple equivalent simultaneous offers" or MESOs. According to a blog posted on January 3, 2012, by PON STAFF (i.e. Program On Negotiation at Harvard Law School), the use of MESOs is often successful "…because it takes both parties' interests into account and, in the process, improves negotiators' outcomes and satisfaction." (Id.) Using MESOs thus "…increases the other side's satisfaction while boosting your odds of coming to agreement… ." (Id.) In sum, it can prevent impasse!
First, because each offer, in essence, provides information about your own interests, make sure each offer is to your advantage. Each offer should be above your "bottom line" leaving you with wiggle room for further negotiation.
Second, often (and I have had this happen in my mediations), the responding party will "cherry-pick", taking the "best" from each offer to make a whole new counter-proposal. In response, you should not respond to the cherry-picked proposal, but rather come up with completely new alternative proposals that respond to the other party's priorities (as implied by her "cherry-picked" proposal) and also meets your own goals.
And third, do not give too many choices at the same time. Often, offering more than three options at one time is overwhelming if not confusing and so keep it to 2 or 3 options.
So, if the single option approach does not seem to be working, to the point that you are getting nowhere fast, switch tactics and offer two or three options at the same time, focusing on the issues that are most important to you. By this change in strategy, you may be able to learn which issues are important to the other party. Using such information, you can refine the proposals, hopefully to reach a resolution.


An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure that attempts to remove infection, usually the result of a failed root canal surgery, from the tip of the tooth root (apex), the area where nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth and travel through a canal inside the root, and into the pulp chamber, which is inside the crown, or the part of the tooth visible in the mouth. During root-canal treatment, the canals are cleaned, and inflamed or infected nerve tissue is removed. Root-canal systems are very complicated with many small, off-shooting branches. Sometimes, even after root-canal treatment, infected debris can remain in these branches and possibly prevent healing or cause re-infection later.
When a root canal fails it is usually due to an unusual and undetectable tooth anatomy, small accessory and lateral nerve canals that cannot be instrumented, cyst formation or a cracked tooth. Most of these failed root canals can be saved, with the exception of a severely cracked tooth.
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There is no delivery fee. At 2nd Chance Tables, we know how frustrating it can be to be quoted a price for something and then later find out that it does not include delivery (how else would I be getting the fridge home?!).
Yes, we deliver Australia wide. We use highly skilled and experienced transporters for local and interstate deliveries who have been carefully selected for their professionalism in transporting heavy furniture. Your furniture is carefully wrapped and packed with blankets prior to being packed on the truck to prevent scratches or damage in transit.
I have stairs to my residence, is that going to be an issue for delivery?
No, but please advise us of this when you order so we can appropriately inform the transporters.
Yes, we understand that price is a factor when purchasing custom-made furniture and therefore happily provide free quotes. We encourage people to discuss their budget with us, as more often than not, a more economical option is available by simply substituting timber types.
Why is furniture more expensive than similar pieces in stores?
All our furniture are handcrafted in Melbourne and built for life! We use quality recycled and ethically sourced solid timbers, which are personally selected for you when you place your order. Our pieces are individually made and specific to your needs, this takes time, love and care. We take pride in producing one off pieces and love supporting other local businesses.
I like a design of one of your pieces on the website but it is out of my budget. What can I do?
Our furniture is custom-made and caters for specific requirements. If you love one of our pieces from the website but it is not within your budget, there may be a more economical option available by simply reducing the dimensions or substituting with an alternative timber type. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements and budget.
Yes, to proceed with an order a deposit of 40% of the total bill is required. This deposit is refundable, minus 10% for administration and any cost for materials purchased for the job, if the order is cancelled prior to the commencement of production. The remainder of the bill is required to be paid in full 3 – 4 business days before delivery.
Yes, we provide our customers a secure credit card payment option through E-Way. We take Mastercard and VISA. We also take bank transfer, cash and cheque.
I don't have a design in mind, can you help me create something specific for my home?
Absolutely! If you don't have a design in mind, we encourage you to come to our warehouse, meet with Chris who will run through some design ideas and show you photos of previously made furniture. If you prefer to communicate solely via email or phone, this is possible also.
I have a basic idea of what I want but can 2nd Chance Tables help me to fine tune it?
Yes. Let us know your ideas, desires, parameters and/or space restrictions. If you are looking for a custom made cabinet or entertainment unit let us know additional information such as, what you need the item to store. Also, think about the type of timber you would like to use. Once you have this information we can compose a draft sketch of your item and email it to you for further discussion. Feel free to check our website, Instagram and Facebook page.
Do I need to know about the different timbers or finishes before I call for a quote?
No, we can help you to work out what timber you would prefer most. At 2nd Chance Tables, we use various types of timbers with different tones and characteristics. However, the tone and shade of these timbers can alter and change significantly depending on the finish that is used. We can provide samples of timbers and finishes to help people conceptualise visualise the final colours and tones.
Can I make amendments to the design after I placed the order and paid the deposit?
Yes, you are welcome to make amendments to the original design if production has not commenced yet. Every effort will be made to ensure that you will not incur additional costs, but be mindful that additional costs may not be avoidable if the new design requires more work or timber.
How will I know what the final product will look like?
We understand that buying made-to-order furniture can be risky! What if you don't like?! What if it's not what you imagined?! At 2nd Chance Tables, we try to minimise the risk you have to take to work with us. We can provide digital 3D sketches of the intended furniture to help you conceptualise your idea. We are also confident that you will FREAKEN love our work and furniture that we will guarantee your money back if you are not completely satisfied. Plain and Simple.
How do I go about getting something made up?
An inquiry can be made via our website through the contact form or you can call. Please bear in mind that calls can be difficult to answer during the day due to working near loud machinery, but if you leave your name, contact details and message, we can return your call at the end of the day. Email inquiries are generally answered within 24 – 48 hours.
Functionality – what would you like it do?
At this point we will provide you with a rough estimate for the furniture and if you are happy to proceed will be then provide you with a more accurate costing. When then ask you to supply us with details such your address, email address, and contact number. For the purposes of delivery, we will ask for details regarding your residence such as if you have stairs or narrow doorways, etc.
Can I have an item made in any timber?
We are happy to use any timber as long as it is available and is of the correct furniture grade. In saying that we specialise in using Australian recycled or ethically-sourced hardwood timbers. We deal with small timber merchants who salvage from timbers from demolished Melbourne sites.
Can I supply my own timber to have something made?
In most cases yes, but this will be decided on a case by case basis based on the timbers condition and usability.
What if I proceed with an order and I do not like it upon delivery?
We understand that buying made-to-order furniture can be risky! What if you don't like?! What if it's not what you imagined?! At 2nd Chance Table, we try to minimise the risk you have to take to work with us. We can provide digital 3D sketches of the intended furniture to help you conceptualise your idea. We are also confident that you will FREAKEN love our work and furniture that we will guarantee your money back if you are not completely satisfied. Plain and Simple.
It varies throughout the year, but generally between 6 – 8 weeks. Please feel free to contact us to find out our current lead times.
What do you use to protect the timber?
We like to use natural finishes that compliment the timber's natural beauty. Our finishes are resistant to water and dirt, and are durable. They are microporous and grow with the timber, which prevents it from cracking, flaking, peeling or blistering. When dry, the finish is safe for humans and animals. From time to time we also use varnish and tints if the job requires it or if requested.
We currently do not have showroom, but welcome our customers to our workshop to meet with Chris and see what we are currently working on, discuss design ideas and inspect timber and finish samples.
Can I buy furniture via email?
Yes. Some of our customers prefer to communicate via email rather of face to face and we make this process smooth and easy. Most decisions about design, preference of timbers, colours and size can be discussed via email. We can send progress photos of your furniture to ensure you feel confident about the production process without having to attend our factory. We also offer money back guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied.
Why might my furniture look different to photos I've seen?
Timber is a natural product and varies in colour and grain. We do not stain any pieces and so variation will be expected. Some timbers such as Ash and Oak are fairly consistent in colour and grain, whereas others such as Blackwood and Mountain Ash can vary considerably. This is a something we consider desirable and one of the benefits of working with timber. We will often try to display this natural beauty along with gum veins and swirly knots.
We will stand by anything we have made indefinitely. Although, our prices are quite reasonable for what we offer, it's still quite a big outlay in most cases and we like to think that what we make is going to be around for a very long time and we're prepared to stand by it for as long as we are in business. We offer money back guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied with our furniture and lifetime guarantee on craftsmanship.


Both consumers and businesses have started the year with bags of optimism, according to surveys showing that confidence jumped sharply in January.
The GfK consumer confidence rose four points from December to -9, the largest one-month increase since September 2016, when the public mood was rallying after the Brexit vote.
Separately, Lloyds Bank's business barometer found that confidence among companies had jumped by seven points to a nine-month high of 35 per cent.
Confidence is an important economic indicator, because the more optimistic households and companies feel, the more likely they are to spend and invest, which drives growth and inflation. The Bank of England follows confidence measures closely to gauge when to raise interest rates.


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* TISL Launches "Integrity Icon Sri Lanka 2022/23" to name and fame honest public officials
Fri, Dec 9, 2022, 10:31 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.
Dec 09, Colombo: The anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) today announced that it is accepting nominations for Integrity Icon Sri Lanka (IISL) 2022/23 program that rewards honest public officials for the fifth consecutive year.
The TISL has been spearheading the campaign and awards program to 'name and fame' honest public officials in Sri Lanka's public service who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, working in the public interest, sometimes at great personal cost.
The Integrity Icon Awards program conceptualized by Accountability Lab – a global organization that seeks to support change-makers to develop and implement positive ideas for integrity in their communities – has been held annually in Sri Lanka since 2018 to great public acclaim.
The Integrity Icon campaign seeks to recognize and encourage public officials who carry out their duty with integrity, standing up against corruption, withstanding external and internal pressures.
Last year, Integrity Icon Sri Lanka was carried out as a special edition, recognizing COVID-19 frontline workers, under the theme "COVID Heroes". This year, the program is open to all in the public service sector of the country.
While any deserving public official may nominate themselves for the award, a unique feature of Integrity Icon is the element of public participation, where citizens too can nominate public officials who uphold the values of honesty and integrity, according to TISL.
Nominations for Integrity Icon Sri Lanka 2022/23 can be submitted until 31st January 2023. The Integrity Icon handbook and nomination forms can be downloaded from the official website www.integrityicon.lk, or by contacting 0711 295 295/ 0763223442 or icon@tisrilanka.org.
Once nominations are closed, an independent panel of judges will review all qualifying applications and conduct interviews to select the top ten finalists.
The campaign will culminate in a grand finale in June 2023, where five individuals will be selected as 'Integrity Icons' for 2022/23.
All permanent employees who are working in the public service sector with over 5 years of experience, with at least 5 years of service left until retirement, are eligible to apply or be nominated for Integrity Icon.
TISL invites public officials and encourages citizens to help change the tide on corruption in Sri Lanka by nominating for IISL 2022/23, public officials who embody integrity and dedication, thereby making the public service a service of the people.


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Can there be an "ideal man"?
Are we close to being, if not actually are, ideal men?
Can we be ideal men?
It is strange enough that these questions are today being asked, and have attained more relevance than ever; for it shouldn't be that hard to answer them, right? Unfortunately, the men stand divided on almost all of them, and other similar questions that one may be able to construct.
Historically, men have been predominantly associated with the idea of "the provider", "the protector", "the devta" to his spouse, an infallible class of the human race that is second only to itself.
However, as times passed, we witnessed that the societal dominance of men began to falter, as there were new contenders ready to claim the metaphorical throne of society. Women.
And unsurprisingly so, men were eventually dethroned, assuming there was ever one to hold on to. Women began to find their way to survive and prosper sans "the provider" in their lives. Now women provided for themselves, protected themselves, and what not.
As women began to claim their rightful place in the society, *some* men were left unsettled, baffled, and in utter disbelief; for the man was not the provider anymore. He was not infallible anymore. And the chaos followed soon after.
The above phases presume that it was only when women rose to independence and a state of self-sustenance that the men began to re-impose their dominance by force, or otherwise. But the phases are only a matter of convenience. Men have always felt the need to dominate, the ideal man has always been around and yet unseen, and the questions have always been relevant yet left unanswered.
There is not a single identifiable event in the history of mankind that can be labelled as the starting point of men's pre-imposed dominance in the society. The traditional notion continued as supposedly the sole way of life as we knew it. And so our forefathers may be forgiven, as they were not to be blamed. They were brought up to believe that the society was run by men, and populated by women.
However, times have changed. Information is no longer a luxury, but is common place. And yet we struggle to disseminate a unanimous notion of the "ideal man". And why is that so? Are we, as men, too insecure to live in a world of equals? Or are we too scared to shed off, and adopt, the stereotypical characteristics that have been associated with men and women, respectively?
I can still recall instances of my childhood when friends and family would ever so casually remark in disagreement: "Don't act like a girl." Looking back at those instances, I wonder how that thought didn't stick. How I decided that I might as well "act like a girl", than be told off for my supposed feminine behaviour. My immediate family and the closer peers knew better, thankfully. My mother would not speak up against such stereotypical and misplaced remarks passed in jest, but her expressions would change from shock to dismay almost immediately, as if some force beyond her conscience and rationality held her back from voicing her disagreement. But one could tell that she disagreed, to begin with. And I'm glad that I noticed her unspoken rebellion, and learnt from it.
But many do not manage to. Many, as they grow, ignorantly develop the notion of being the men that they'd rather not be. Many are, unfortunately, taught to be the men they should not be. The consequence stares at us in our faces, mocks us, and threatens us. Ironically so, it is, in one way or another, our own doing.
I do not endeavour to define an "ideal man", for first I must become one; or at least the idea of one that I personally hold.
I must become strong enough to cry when my emotions take over me, than use my strength to subdue a woman. I must not shy away from expressing empathy, love, and compassion, solely on the pretext of being a man. I must learn to take pride in being taken care of, financially or otherwise, than be proud only when I am the provider. I must not find shame in being lesser qualified than the woman of the house, or she being the brains between us. I must take a refusal as it is, and not as some implied gesture demanding persistence. I must not do what I wish, only because I can. I must guide my peers, my family, and others to know better.
And will all of that, and more, make me the "ideal man"?
There is, perhaps, only one way to know: ask a woman.
Shivansh Jolly is Editor-in-Chief of Catharsis Magazine.
This entry was posted in Back Pages, Issue 23, Random Musings and tagged Gillette, Man, Masculinity.


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Home Gossip Jill Nicolini is not married yet she has a son with her boyfriend
Jill Nicolini is not married yet she has a son with her boyfriend
Monika rana Wed Jul, 2017
Getting divorce might not be a great tragedy to everyone but being in an unhappy married relationship is obviously a tragedy to all. The sensual model/actress Jill Nicolini has not involved herself in marriage relation after her first divorce with Anthony Cumia.
Apart from modeling and acting, Jill is also a reporter. She has an adorable son Austin Thomas but she has not informed media, about the father of her son.
So, let's get started with her divorce story to Anthony Cumia and also about her adorable son Austin Thomas.
Jill Nicolini and Anthony Love story
Jill was linked with few men before she started dating Anthony Cumia an American radio personality and broadcaster who is known as the best co-host of Opie and Anthony radio show.
Jill with her husband Anthony
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Jill and Anthony were spotted together for numbers of times before they married. After dating for some time they married each other and started living together. But just after few months, the couple separated.
Jill and Anthony's reason behind separation
The reason behind their separation is shocking. Anthony was caught by TV traffic babe in bed with a 20-year-old blonde.
" I was participating in some extracurricular activity with another female and she went into the closest. I got dressed, and Jill came in. She opened the door and saw the girl".
A source said that the 20 years old girl waved and said,
"I have been fucked by him for three weeks".
And this became the reason for their separation. The couple was together until 2008.
Jill's Pregnancy announcement
Jill announced that she was pregnant and after some month she gave birth to her son, Austin Thomas. However, the child father's identity isn't revealed yet
Jill with her son Austin Thomas
Jill is now 39 years of age and till now she hasn't married after she broke up with Anthony. Jill is the winner of The Fox reality TV show "Married by America" in 2003. We hope she will meet her soul mate in the future.
Jill during her photo shoot
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Jill short bio and her career
Jill was born on January 10, 1978, in Farmingville, New York. She has graduated from Sachem South High School. Jill achieved the Bachelor's degree from New York Institution of Technology, in Communication and Arts.
And at present, she works for WCBS-TV, as a traffic reporter for the CBS 2 News.
The Debut of Jill Nicolini
Besides journalism, she has involved in modeling and acting as well. She had worked in many movies like Annie(2014), Zizi and Honeyboy(2015) and Heart and Order etc.
Jill had once posed nude for Playboy magazine's "College Girl's Special Edition" in 2001, which led her to forfeit the title.
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(That said, it's certainly not the only way to carry multiple kiddos by bicycle. Keep reading for some other options later on).
There also happen to be a TON of double trailers on the market which can make things a little confusing. Start digging a little deeper and you'll find that there a bunch of different features you can choose from including suspension and convertible trailers that convert to a stroller or jogger.
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The Thule Chariot is like the Mercedes-Benz of bike trailers. It's the favorite of nearly every super-active family I know, including my own. The Cross is the highest-end version and includes suspension, convertible kits for jogging and skiing, and works in all weather conditions.
For more information, read my review of the Thule Chariot Cross bike trailer.
As a parent, you know that everything that kids come in contact with get abused. That's why we like the Burley Cub–it's tough. Let kids jump in the double-walled reinforced bottom, crawl over the aluminum frame, and spill juice on the water-resistant material. Everything will be okay.
Like the Thule Chariot, the Burley Cub has suspension and convertible kits.
For more information, read our review of the Burley Cub.
The Hamax Outback is comparable to both the Thule Chariot Cross and the Burley Cub but is a bit more affordable, making it a best buy in our book. We also like that the Outback is a little roomier than many other trailers and can even fit my 6-year-old.
There's also plentiful storage in the Hamax Outback which makes it nice if you need to carry a diaper bag, groceries, a picnic, or whatever.
For more information, read our review of the Hamax Outback.
Croozer isn't as well known in the U.S. as other trailers on this list, but is just as high-quality. The Kid Plus 2 is their premium double trailer offering, and has all the bells and whistles you would expect from a premium trailer including suspension, conversion kits, 5-point harnesses, and a large rear trunk.
As of January 2019, the U.S. distributor is getting rid of their stock so this is a great opportunity to get a high-quality trailer at a budget price.
Here's a trailer that doesn't look like all the other trailers. In addition to it's chic urban design, the Wike has unique features like side windows that are removable for sunny days, ultra-roomy interior, and super-compact footprint when folded.
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Here are some trailers that aren't our FAVORITES, but that are good quality and should be on your radar. We've tried to include some double trailers across the budget spectrum.
The Burley Bee is one of the best-selling bike trailers around and for good reason. It has everything you need and nothing you don't. It's simple, straightforward, and durable. For a bike-only trailer, this is our top pick. The price is right and nothing has been sacrificed in terms of safety or quality.
The Coaster is the no-frills sibling of the Thule Chariot. It does convert to a stroller but lacks the additional conversion kits of the Chariot. That said, it has the same durable aluminum roll-cage, all-weather capability, and 5-point harnesses. If you just want a high-quality bike trailer, the Coaster is it.
The best thing about the Allen trailer is how lightweight it is. At only 27 pounds, it is lighter than many trailers on this list, and still manages to haul 100 pounds worth of kids. This is the cheapest trailer on our list and is one of few "budget" trailers that offers 20″ tires on real wheels).
We think that the Schwinn Joyrider has one of the coolest and most usable designs around. The trailer converts to a stroller quickly and easily which means you can bike to the farmer's market and then push the kids around once you get there. We like that the canopy simply closes rather than needing to be zipped or velcroed which in our experience saves a lot of time when you are constantly opening it to help kids.
Before buying a double bike trailer, make sure that a bike trailer is really your best option. Many parents just assume that their ONLY option is a bike trailer. That's not true.
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There are 8 things to consider when choosing a bicycle trailer for hauling kids. I'll go into them briefly here, but if you want even more information before buying, read our article on how to choose a bicycle trailer as well.
Since you're reading this article, I'll assume you've already narrowed this down and know that you need a double trailer.
Do you want a trailer that acts solely as a bicycle trailer or one that can be used as a stroller, bicycle jogger, or even as a cross-country ski (or fat-bike) trailer?
The cheapest and most straightforward option is to choose a trailer that is a bike trailer and nothing else. That said, if you think you might use it for any other sports, it can often be much cheaper to buy a convertible trailer, and it opens up a lot of options for outdoor recreation.
You can expect to spend anywhere from $100 to $1,000 for a bike trailer. That's a mind-boggling range, I know.
At the low-end of the budget spectrum, trailers lack any extras. Expect to find a basic bicycle trailer without suspension, that might be a little heavy, and might not last more than a year or two. For many families, this is okay.
At the high-end of the spectrum, you'll find many of the trailers on our "Top 5" list. These have suspension, work in all weather-conditions, are durable and last for years, and convert to joggers/strollers/etc. If you're a family that bikes a lot, or simply likes buying high-quality products that will last forever, opt for a higher-end trailer.
Most families will fall somewhere in between. For a good-quality trailer that doesn't have a ton of extras but will last for years, expect to spend around $250-$400.
One of the biggest budget differentiaters is suspension. Add it, and things start to get pricey quick. That makes it one of the easier things to cross of the list if you're on a tight budget.
That said, if you can manage the extra cash, suspension does make for a more comfortable ride for your kiddos, especially if you are riding on rail trails or dirt roads. Even just riding around town, you'll discover there are lots of curbs, potholes, and uneven roads that make having suspension nice.
Almost no parent manages to go anywhere without lots of stuff. There are always spare clothes, diapers, snacks, and toys to haul along. That's why we like paying attention to storage space when picking a trailer. It's also good to have a mix of exterior or trunk storage for things like library books and jackets, and some interior storage for water bottles, pacifiers, and small toys.
If you plan on doing lots of bike riding, you'll want a trailer than can handle lots of different weather conditions. We like having a trailer that can manage rain and snow, as well as one that has plenty of ventilation and protection from the sun on hot days.
Pulling two kids plus their stuff is a lot of work. It becomes even more work if the trailer itself is heavy. I'd reccomend every parent take a look at the weight of the different trailers they are considering before buying.
If you are planning on biking with a baby, choose a trailer that offers infant inserts as an option. Thule and Burley are probably the two best known trailer manufacturers for this.
For other options, read our article on biking with a baby.
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Has the Tales of Series died?
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Its been a while since the last Tales of entry, the series usually produced 2 games per year now since Berseria that's already one year old there's not even rumors of a new Tales of in production, many people claims that the series died due to Tales of Zestiria being a pretty bad game....
and that's not exactly true , Zestiria has some camera flaws, the major problem with the series seems to be its fanbase, going as far as threatening a character designer because they didn't liked her, and others accusing the producer of ruining the game because a side character was not playable, Zestiria overall was a good game and overall challenging and a fun RPG, with flaws of course but not close to be that bad as people claims.
the answer to the clamor of the fans has been Velvet, a female main, resembling the other only female main of the series Milla Maxwell, Berseria is a great game as well and i fail to see why it leaved the series behind.
it may have been due to the times however...
discussing gaming got....boring, as we grow up we looked for things in our games that should't bother us on the first place ,since it don't exist like..."this character is too sexy", "this character is too unrealistic looking", as this trend continued to grow and the consoles this gen don't having that many Rpgs having pretty much just Persona 5 well succeeded , maybe the series have nowhere to go i don't know.. its sad i grew up playing Tales of and as bad as the stories where, they still entertained me and the battles where fun, now it looks like Banco don't know what to do with the franchise
other signal that Tales is dying is that the mobage died on the west, even when the Star Ocean one is still running.
seems like Tales of had its run, what your favorite Tales of game? X)
i will go with Tales of Xillia
i really enjoyed the story of that game and the OST
Its never too late to start loving again
09-05-2018, 10:31 AM (This post was last modified: 09-05-2018, 10:41 AM by yazi.)
Tales isn't exactly dead. Its studio is going thru a major shakeup IIRC. The last actual Tales game, Berseria, did pretty well and was a better game overall compared to Zestria. Sometimes there are a few years breaks between the main line games like Abyss and Vesperia . Let's not forget that Vesperia is getting a HD release on current systems.
Sometimes games go thru a quiet period. Yeah the last couple of games have been a bit lackluster but they still sold pretty well. Coming to steam also helped get new players in western markets on PC.
I wouldn't exactly use Mobage to guage interest of a franchise as a whole. Star Ocean has been in the dumps with 4 and 5 was a god awful game. So what if the mobage is selling? It doesn't mean crap to the franchise.
Any studio can crap out a mobage game, its a moronically easy cashgrab. Not much resources are needed compared to a actual console game.
As for favorite Tales game?
Tales of Graces F. I liked the plot, characters and especially the refined battle system that is my favorite in the franchise. The extra F portion was a great addition too.
Worst game I've played is Xilia 2, a boring game that seemed like it was meant to be in Xilia 1 in the 1st place but got lazy and made this instead. Never trust a Tales game that is a direct sequel to a mainline game. Only exception being Tales of Destiny 2.
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I enjoyed Xillia. Xillia 2.. not so much. I don't think I finished that game.
I would like to try Berseria, and I really don't mind the design of the main character. In fact, I like her.
It's just that I really have no time to play RPGs nowadays.
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maybe you can try one or 2 hours/weekend i do this currently i'm playing my games like that it takes a eternity to finish but i end them eventually
I can relate, there are plenty of days in a week I don't have the energy or drive to play games, only about a few nights in a week and on Saturdays.
There are exceptions of course, especially for the big games that come out.
Don't worry @Mai, Octopath Traveler existence in our world tell us that our beloved RPG genre is still relevant.
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Tales isn't dead. Some of the knows at Bamco had commented before that the Tales of Studio was going thrush a restructuring. One key point was that Banco Japan is trying to go for quality of Quantity now with the series.
Rumors are Bamco is saving something big for TGS coming up. They've basically been the big stars the last few years winning it with the best reveals.
With the number of my friends looking forward to the Tales of Vesperia remaster coming out, the series is definitely not dead.
09-06-2018, 05:32 AM (This post was last modified: 09-06-2018, 05:33 AM by Top Nep.)
That was one of the rumors as well relating to the restructuring, that they partly did it because they wanted SOME sort of Tales of product brought out in the mean time until they make the next big announcement. It doesn't hurt that the industry is currently an a nostalgic period where Remasters and Remakes have become major players due to gamers wanting to relieve e the past, and how cheap the development of a remaster is. (Unless the source code was lost then you're fucked.)
With games like NierAutomata, , Kiseki, Versus XIII, and the like, JRPGS are definitely not dead. Especially Nier.
09-06-2018, 10:50 AM (This post was last modified: 09-06-2018, 10:50 AM by Andy Chan.)
NieR: Automata can be lumped into JRPGs like Kiseki and Versus XIII?
Action RPG, maybe.
Anyway, Berseria is $15 right now in US PSN.


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Fewer official questions in Parliament in 2006 1/24/2007
AMSTERDAM – The Lower House of Parliament posed fewer written and verbal questions to the Cabinet last year than in 2005. The number of written questions fell from 2,045 to 1,772.
The number of verbal questions fell from 96 to 92, according to the annual overview published by Parliament speaker Gerdi Verbeet on Wednesday.
For the third year running, the Socialist SP party''s Jan de Wit was the MP to submit the most written questions, a total of 106 last year. That was significantly fewer than in 2005 when he submitted 143 written questions.
The Labour PvdA was the party to submit the most questions in a comparison with other factions.
The social democrats submitted 486 questions last year, while the much smaller SP faction came in second with 437 written questions.
Last year 1,170 motions were submitted in Parliament, compared to 1,434 in 2005.
Of the motions submitted in 2006, some 488 were passed and 432 rejected. The rest were either postponed, withdrawn or are still being discussed.
Most of the motions submitted were initiated by the PvdA (236), followed by green-left GroenLinks (171) and Christian Democrat CDA (163).


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What McDonagh believes in is storytelling. Storytelling, like Catholicism, can be plunked down anywhere, and through sheer force it will conquer. So it doesn't matter to McDonagh if he finds himself in Belgium, Joshua Tree National Park, or Missouri: he will tell his story with forceful dialogue and dramatic violence and he will get his point across: Repent, sinners!
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