...Paper Mario, known in Japanese as Mario Story (マリオストーリー Mario Sutōrī?) and originally known as Super Mario RPG 2, is a role-playing video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 game console. It was first released in Japan on August 11, 2000, in North America on February 5, 2001, and in Europe and Australia on October 5, 2001. Paper Mario was re-released for Nintendo's Wii Virtual Console in July 2007 as well as Wii U Virtual Console in 2015. Paper Mario is set in the Mushroom Kingdom as the protagonist Mario tries to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser, who has lifted her castle into the sky and has successfully defeated his foe after stealing the Star Rod from Star Haven and making himself invulnerable to any attacks. To save Mushroom Kingdom and get back Peach and the castle and defeat Bowser, Mario must locate seven "Star Spirits" by defeating his minions guarding the star spirits which can negate the effects of the stolen Star Rod, which Bowser uses to render himself invincible. The player controls Mario and a number of partners to solve puzzles in the game's overworld and defeat enemies in a turn-based battle system. The battles are unique in that the player can influence the effectiveness of attacks by performing required controller inputs known as "action commands". Paper Mario is the second Mario role-playing game to be released (following Super Mario RPG) and is the first installment for the Paper Mario series. Paper Mario...
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...Yandere:(ヤンデレ)a Japanese term for a person who is initially very loving and gentle to someone before their devotion becomes destructive in nature, often through violence (2nd day); Kaguya Hime (Meidos will dress up as Moon Princesses and ask for favors from Goshujin/ Ojou-sama. Unless they are able to complete the favors, they would not be able to get what they had ordered (Mot probably food) Food; Teriyaki served with filled onigiri Curry Omurice Dessert; Green Tea custard/ Pudding, Mochi Ice-cream, Parfait (Awesome fruits and cereal and yogurtballs, and pearls and ice-cream mixed together) Drinks; Macha Milkshake, Caramel milkshake, Honey green tea. Games; Cheesiest pickup lines debate (White day special) – Competitors has to come up with a cheesy pick-up line and if there are no objections or more cheesier pick-up lines, then the person wins a curry. Best Moe charm competition – Whoever that creates the best moe charm ever wins Riddle games (Given a paper of riddles describing personalities, describe which maids are which) Onigiri...
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...The Truth About Protein Powders and Meal Replacements and Bars The majority of protein supplements are packed with ingredients that create the exact opposite result that people want when they go to purchase protein. With the wrong ingredients protein shakes and bars can make you feel hungry, bloated, crave sugar and completely stall your weightloss. Heres why: Dirty Protein Secret Number 1: Added Sugar Many Protein supplements are packed full of added sugar. Sugar is the number one enemy when it comes to getting into shape. When you body digests sugar your body converts sugar into fat. Sugar also creates crazy cravings, so even though you are trying to do the right thing by having a protein shake before you know it you have uncontrollable cravings for all the wrong types of food. Have a look at how many ways sugar has been sneaked into this protein supplement: Check the list of ingredients on a protein supplement and if you find any of the following ingredients you have found sugar: Corn Syrup, Glucose Syrup, Invert Syrup, treacle, fruitrim (fruit juice and brown rice syrup (sugar!) and Sugar Cane juice. Dirty Protein Secret Number 2: Craving Causing Chemicals. If your protein supplement hasn't been packed full of sugar your can be pretty sure you will find artificial sweetener in it. Artificial sweeteners are known to create cravings for sugar. Just like protein supplements packed full of sugar soon after eating them you will be craving some thing sweet, the exact...
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...Mapping the “Super” Supply Chain for Comic Books MKT/421 Introduction The supply chain is a vital part of the economic system as a whole. This system is responsible for the availability of medicine, foods, fuel and other necessary elements of life. But, more importantly the supply chain allows the movement of one of the life's essential items, comic books. This paper will map the supply chain and introduce you to three new comic book superheroes in the process. Each step of the supply chain will be detailed. These steps are manufacturing, distributing and retail (Cohen, 2011). The Manufacturer: AKA The Amazing Artist Man More powerful than Superman, cagier than The Amazing Spiderman, he is the first hero we will meet. He is the beginning of the vast comic book universe. Our first hero is known as the Amazing Artist man. He/she is the beginning of this storied process. The Amazing Artist Man gets the creative ball rolling. He or she is integral in setting the proper direction that the story will go. They also have other responsibilities that they are responsible for. Such items include:. * Design the layout and story board of the comic book * Spark the creative flow/process for continuity of the storylines. * Improves story designs based on customer feedback. * Establishes branding to amplify the quality of the product. For the largest comic book companies (DC and Marvel) creating and sustaining a brand image that focuses on excitement and...
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...Favorite Brand Paper Rebecca Lynn Harjo BSHS MKT/421 June 28, 2014 William Alan Mc Intyre Sony’s logo is customarily in block letters with the bottom of the letters slightly faded. Sony also has an additional logo for their PlayStation models; it is a red capital P standing over a yellow, green, and blue striped upper case S lying flat on under the P. Sony’s brand name logo is very recognizable because it is their name, however, I feel that it lacks a certain quality that would promote the brand; there is nothing special about their logo. I think that Sony’s logo for their PlayStations does a superior job promoting the brand because whenever someone sees PlayStations PS logo they immediately recognize it as PlayStation; it is far more eye catching than just the word Sony. The second reason I like Sony is because of VR. There’s something so fantastically science-fiction about the concept of virtual reality. It’s the closest thing we have to jetpacks and hover-boards, those futuristic technologies we watched on TV as kids, and read about in books. And with virtual reality, we’ll be able to finally drive in flying cars and take trips to the moon. Because VR is so steeped in science-fiction, I can’t help but also recall the dire warnings: People lost in alternate worlds, virtual reality junkies, incapable or unwilling to unplug. Perhaps anti-social isn’t even the right word—unsocial, detached, and isolated. When we play games on the TV or our PC or phone, we’re often playing...
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...marriages in Kerala, until recently.Though trendier foods have replaced this salty, crunchy snack in more affluent parties, an average Keralite is still in love with this awesome snack. It goes very well with almost any kind of traditional food and serves as a filling tea-time snack. Also, its longer shelf life makes it an ideal face-saver in front of unexpected guests. Roasted rice flour 1 cup Gram flour/Besan 1 cup Red chilly powder 1 tsp + 2 tsp Asafetida ¼ tsp Peanuts 1 cup Chana dal ½ cup Dry red chilly 3-4 nos Curry leaves 3 sprigs Oil 2 TBSP + more for frying Salt as needed Water Preparation In a mixing bowl, add the rice flour, gram flour/besan, salt and 1 tsp red chilly powder. Mix well and drizzle 1 TBSP oil. Combine well and knead this into smooth dough by adding water little by little. It may stick to your hands at first but the oil will help to get smooth dough as you progress with kneading. Set aside. Heat oil for frying in a deep pan. When hot (check by adding a piece of the dough, if it comes to the surface promptly, oil is hot enough), using an idiyappam press (picture shown above), with the small hole mould plate, sieve the dough to hot oil in circular motion, like how you do it for idiyappam. Fry until, it gets a golden color and drain the excess oil onto paper towel. In the same oil,fry some ribbon pakodas with the proper mould plate. Set these aside. Now fry the chana dal until it fetches...
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...San Mateo, Kristina Marie (.) Ent102 MANILA FAME Reaction Paper Last Sunday, me and my co-entrep students went to MANILA FAME which was held in SMX Convention Center. As I walk through those furniture and handcrafts, I was really amazed on what I saw. I was stunned and really delighted. To think that there`s so much things you can do in an object as long as you have wide imagination and creativity, you can design and even put up a very unique thing that can change the world`s perception in furniture and handicrafts. And in that object you created you can earn a lot of money. In just a simple chair, a very simple chair, you can earn 300,000, just like that. Seriously, it invites people to sit and appreciate the art and the couches with oversized pillows make you want to linger. Those seats look comfortable. The tables I saw are super cool. I also appreciate the bed, the unique clothes made of pineapple, the handicrafts. Very nice. And of course, who wouldn`t notice the chandeliers (can we call it that?) is awesome. The wires are not as noticeable as I thought they would be. I really like the use of the unique couches, how they match the designs. Such a great idea. There certainly is a lot to see. And, I think the large pillows (with the printed animal on it) are pretty. And the chairs, it reminds me of antique stores whose owners place objects on the chairs to discourage customers from sitting on them (usually with good reason). Upon seeing the designs of the chairs, I...
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...For my year, there were 4 teaching staff for 4 students – how amazing! And for this reason, the course has a super relaxed atmosphere. A TF (most likely one of the best graduate students in the Betley Lab) will be assigned to you and your teammate, and he or she will guide you through all your reactions. You make good friends with your TF, and learn so much about the daily life of a chemistry graduate student. I cannot thank Liz enough for staying late for us to work up a reaction or helping us take extra NMRs when we ran out of time during class. Austin is phenomenal at teaching: he not only explains concepts extremely well but also gives very good advice on life after Harvard. And Ted will give you very useful insight on your reaction during weekly group meetings or at your midterm/final paper presentations (probably with some Twizzlers in his mouth). At the end of the year we all went out for dinner through the Classroom to Table Program, and it truly felt that the class was a family working together towards learning advanced inorganic laboratory techniques. You will miss, however, Austin, who is moving away, but don’t worry because Ted always chooses the best people to work...
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...Differentiating Between Markets Structures Tyrell Hall ECO/365 Publix Super Markets Incorporation is high end market place for shoppers with discriminating tastes and who are searching for only the highest quality meats, cheeses and diary, bakery products. In 1930 the start of Publix humble beginnings as a food store in Winter Haven, Florida. Publix has grown to one of country leading super markets in the southeast, with over 1,100 super markets in six states (“Publix”,n.d.). Publix employs more than 168,500 people. Publix is the largest employee owned grocery chain in the United States. This paper will highlight the importance of research to the marketing strategy and the direction in which Publix Super Markets Inc heads. Additionally this paper will cover competitive intelligence and analysis in order to explain the role it plays in the development of marketing strategies and tactics. Industry The industry that Publix operates in is the grocery industry, which would be an example of a monopolistic competition. Monopolistic competition occurs when there are many different firms competing for market share over similar products. There are generally low barriers to entry, which means it is easy for a small company to become a competitor in the market (David C. Colander, 2013). All of the companies in this system sell similar products and must make a strong effort towards product differentiation. Products and services are considered to have a high elasticity...
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...congrats on completing your 2nd year in HS! 2 more years to go guys! For the 3rd years, one more year guys! Goodluck! And to my beloved fellow 4th years, congratulations my dear batchmates in completing our 4 years in HS, leaving High school is truly bittersweet. :’( We are all gathered here to today to celebrate another successful and prosperous school year. Not only that, but today, we recognize students who have brought honor to our school through their many participation in activities and their achievements. And I shall also present my report on what we, the student council, have done. :3 Many students have accomplished many things this school year. And it is with great pleasure that I, ________________, bestow this wonderful piece of paper that came from our hearts, filled with gratitude or a certificate. (read names) Let me also proudly bestow certificates to students who have displayed honesty by turning over lost items in the office. Although, this does not mean that only these people are honest, I am well aware that there are some students who return items but do not register their name. And there are students who still display honesty silently. Congratulations to all! (Read names) The student council from day 1 have been trying to think of ways in making the school a better place, and making this school year especially fun for everyone. We have organized a lot of activities like the Mr & Ms Palakasan, Teacher’s Day and Personnel Day, Social Studies Week, City Meet...
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...The 2001 film “Evolution”, is an entertaining film about an alien species being introduced to earth via meteor. However, this film seems to contain a copious amount scientific inaccuracies. For example, when the meteor is traveling through space, the movie presents the meteor rushing towards Earth with sound. However, space is a vacuum, so there for there would be no sound in space. To continue with the lengthy list, the meteor, after piercing the atmosphere of earth, still remains around the same size, not withering at all through the intense heat and weathering that would occur by doing so. Also, last time I checked, meteors did not contain explosives. I only bring that up because when it impacts, it creates a huge explosion, rather than the dirt or displaced earth that would be sent into the air. Not to mention, the fireman that was there on impact, was obviously still able to drive his car even though the meteor basically destroyed it, I mean, that is totally plausible, right? Now, when David Duchovny and Orlando Jones, who play the role of two college professors, arrive to be the first to investigate the rock, they try to take a sample of the rock to test it. When they break off the piece of rock, it starts to “bleed”. Really, a rock can bleed? Next thing you know, the blood will start transforming into a sentient species! So, after they collect some of the the “blood”, they bring it back to the lab for testing and inspecting. Now, it is my understanding that in order...
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...Hello everyone! This is part of my #daycationwithamy series featuring San Francisco. I admire San Francisco for its beauty and convenience. It is public transportation friendly, which is awesome possum because 1) parking is expensive and 2) driving around SF is scary with all the hills. Plus, you get to see more of SF if you're not focused on figuring out directions or busy driving because you can simply just stare out the window of the bus to take in its beauty. This daycation itinerary mostly involves lots of walking, public transportation, site seeing, and most imporantly, eating. Our main attraction for this daycation: Lands End, San Francisco, CA (mini hike starting at Sutro Baths and ending at the Labyrinth) Packing List: backpack...
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...writing, “Tackling Unconscious Bias in Hiring Practices: The Plight of the Rooney Rule,” is Brian Collins. This piece of writing was published in New York University Law Review in June 2007. “Minorities Coaches Do Not Face Discrimination in Hiring” simply explains what its title says; that minorities coaches do not face discrimination in the hiring process for coaching job. Meanwhile, the two peer-review articles, “Decision Making in Hiring: Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches and Staff” and “Tackling Unconscious Bias in Hiring Practices: The Plight of the Rooney Rule”, explains in greater details that the first article is not true and that minorities experience a lot of difficulties when trying to find a coaching job in sports. Throughout this paper, key terms such as minorities, coaching, and discrimination, will be used a great deal of time as each author explained their beliefs. Even though both sides of this argument are very compelling, there is only one side that I believe in. Although...
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...the coach’s smile can mean a lot of things. It could possibly be good news that the team has awesome new freshmen to join next year or bad news, where the coach is retiring his position and making the announcement that Naoi will now be the head coach. Either way, they all want a straightforward answer from their old man. The sound of Yaku smacking the living hell out of Lev was the only sound floating in the room. Coach Nekoma finally lets out a sigh and puts the yellow envelope in front of him. Just like a bunch of cats being curious about new toys, that’s how all the players were. “This…” Nekoma says, holding up the envelope up and again, with a big smile. “We were granted to join the International Volleyball Tournament in the United States!” Instantly, Lev woke up and like a cheetah running to attack its prey, Lev ran to clasp his hands with the coach. “DOES THAT MEAN WE’RE GOING TO TRAVEL AND I CAN SHOW HOW GOOD OF AN ACE I AM?” Lev shrieks. Yaku facepalm himself. “Lev, don’t get yourself worked up. Your skills of blocking are still low. Yaku says as he joins the circle. Lev shoots a death glare to Yaku. “When will you ever praise me?” “When you start being good.” “Do we have to go?” Kenma asks unenthusiastic. For him traveling outside of Japan is a hassle. Practice all day, every day with no free time for video games. Inouka and Yamamoto, on the other hand was super stroke about traveling to the United States. Not only they can show their wonderful skills as...
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...Video Games First off, you would imagine how thrilled our team was to have to write a paper during the holidays, with a deadline just two days after the winter break, so we came up with a clever way to bypass all the research work needed and just start writing about things we already knew and also loved doing, in order to grasp a more subjective approach on the chosen topic. People often say that if you don’t truly believe in the things you are working on and don’t have fun whilst doing them, you won’t be successful in any of your endeavors. This means you have to work with passion, because the first person you are ultimately going to sell the idea of the finished product is yourself, and if you can’t fully embrace the concept, it’s going to be even harder to pitch it to someone else. That being said, we quickly searched for a topic that each member of our team could relate to, and also provide valuable insight upon his experience and personal preferences on the subject at hand. In the end we settled on the topic of video games, due to the wide variety available these days. Figure 1. Pacman machine Figure 1. Pacman machine The first ever commercially produced video games were arcade games back in the early ‘70s in the United States, and I think we all remember in movies those huge machines that took up quite a lot of space in pubs, where people could play games such as Pacman, Space Invaders or Donkey Kong. They were very successful and in fact, they...
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