Comments for Look Learn Live http://www.looklearnlive.org A Texas motorcycle safety and awareness campaign Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:32:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Links by Orbivabaw http://www.looklearnlive.org/look/links/#comment-11103 Orbivabaw Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:32:36 +0000 http://looklearnlive.org/#comment-11103 Dear Esther is an interactive story told through a first person adventure setting. There's very little gameplay to speak of, just a deep mystery about the deserted island you're walking on, along with unanswered questions surrounding a horrific crash and a book written by a long-lost explorer. What happened in this dreary place? And, better yet, can you find a way out? Dear EstherTalking too much about the plot of Dear Esther ruins half of the experience, so this article is going to remain delightfully spoiler-free. All you need to know is that the game follows a standard first person control layout, using to march around and the mouse to look at things. You can't jump, you can't run, you can't pick up things and stash them in an inventory. All you need to do is walk around the island, investigate the sights, and breathe in the story. Dear Esther began as a mod for Half-Life 2 back in 2008. It received almost universal praise for its design and atmosphere, sparking an overhaul that improved the graphics and tweaked the level layouts. The project continued to grow until early 2012 when the completed version, reviewed here, was released. Dear EstherAnalysis: Dear Esther is a slow game that doesn't try to satisfy your craving for action, high scores, achievements, or bacon collecting. It's an experimental, minimalist game that focuses on storytelling and light exploration, giving you the chance to settle down for an honestly intriguing tale. Everything from the writing, voice acting, and linear walking paths keep you focused on the story at hand. Dear Esther is an empty world, and because of that emptiness, you'll find it easier to step inside the protagonist's shoes and experience the game first hand. Citing any faults in Dear Esther is tricky, as most of what players would consider drawbacks are intentional limitations imposed to keep the game (and the player) focused. The walking speed, for example, is barely faster than a crawl. Any faster, though, and you wouldn't notice the little details strewn about the land. The path you follow often feels like a simple walk from point A to point Z, but there's no puzzle to solve or task to complete, so you're not supposed to worry about things like that! Dear Esther is an unusual experience, but it absolutely succeeds at what it sets out to do. Atmosphere, setting, emotion, and story are the pillars its world is built upon, and as soon as you start the game and see that flashing red light in the distance, you'll want to see it through to the end. There's only about two hours of play time, but if you kick back with the lights low and headphones on, it's better than any movie you could see.<a href="http://www.games3donline.co.uk/" / rel="nofollow">games 3d online </a> Dear Esther is an interactive story told through a first person adventure setting. There’s very little gameplay to speak of, just a deep mystery about the deserted island you’re walking on, along with unanswered questions surrounding a horrific crash and a book written by a long-lost explorer. What happened in this dreary place? And, better yet, can you find a way out?
Dear EstherTalking too much about the plot of Dear Esther ruins half of the experience, so this article is going to remain delightfully spoiler-free. All you need to know is that the game follows a standard first person control layout, using to march around and the mouse to look at things. You can’t jump, you can’t run, you can’t pick up things and stash them in an inventory. All you need to do is walk around the island, investigate the sights, and breathe in the story.
Dear Esther began as a mod for Half-Life 2 back in 2008. It received almost universal praise for its design and atmosphere, sparking an overhaul that improved the graphics and tweaked the level layouts. The project continued to grow until early 2012 when the completed version, reviewed here, was released.
Dear EstherAnalysis: Dear Esther is a slow game that doesn’t try to satisfy your craving for action, high scores, achievements, or bacon collecting. It’s an experimental, minimalist game that focuses on storytelling and light exploration, giving you the chance to settle down for an honestly intriguing tale. Everything from the writing, voice acting, and linear walking paths keep you focused on the story at hand. Dear Esther is an empty world, and because of that emptiness, you’ll find it easier to step inside the protagonist’s shoes and experience the game first hand.
Citing any faults in Dear Esther is tricky, as most of what players would consider drawbacks are intentional limitations imposed to keep the game (and the player) focused. The walking speed, for example, is barely faster than a crawl. Any faster, though, and you wouldn’t notice the little details strewn about the land. The path you follow often feels like a simple walk from point A to point Z, but there’s no puzzle to solve or task to complete, so you’re not supposed to worry about things like that!
Dear Esther is an unusual experience, but it absolutely succeeds at what it sets out to do. Atmosphere, setting, emotion, and story are the pillars its world is built upon, and as soon as you start the game and see that flashing red light in the distance, you’ll want to see it through to the end. There’s only about two hours of play time, but if you kick back with the lights low and headphones on, it’s better than any movie you could see.games 3d online

]]> Comment on Course Locations: Browse the list by Mark http://www.looklearnlive.org/learn/course-locations-browse-the-list/#comment-10713 Mark Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:44:39 +0000 http://looklearnlive.org/#comment-10713 Jay, they have this broken out on the DPS listing of courses: <a href="http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/traininglocations.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/traininglocations.asp</a> Just check under "Other Training" there. Jay, they have this broken out on the DPS listing of courses: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/traininglocations.asp

Just check under “Other Training” there.

]]> Comment on Texas Motorcycle Safety Forum by 2012 Motorcycle Safety Forum | Look Learn Live http://www.looklearnlive.org/texas-motorcycle-safety-forum/#comment-10053 2012 Motorcycle Safety Forum | Look Learn Live Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:32:14 +0000 http://looklearnlive.org/#comment-10053 [...] Texas Motorcycle Safety Forum [...] [...] Texas Motorcycle Safety Forum [...]

]]> Comment on TxDOT Funds Motorcycle Safety Projects by Safety Shopping Blog http://www.looklearnlive.org/2011/12/16/txdot-funds-motorcycle-safety-projects/#comment-9216 Safety Shopping Blog Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:43:05 +0000 https://www.looklearnlive.org/?p=1155#comment-9216 <strong>Texas Motorcycle Safety Courses...</strong> [...] to use in a web-based motorcycle safety instructor certification program current [...]... Texas Motorcycle Safety Courses…

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]]> Comment on Course Locations: Browse the list by Jay http://www.looklearnlive.org/learn/course-locations-browse-the-list/#comment-9033 Jay Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:37:37 +0000 http://looklearnlive.org/#comment-9033 18 motorcycle dealers sell trikes in Central texas, yet NO One has a TRIKE SAFETY COURSE for a new rider. Seems like if you want to sell your product you would have a drivers course set up and allow people to qualify before on at purchase. 18 motorcycle dealers sell trikes in Central texas, yet NO One has a TRIKE SAFETY COURSE for a new rider. Seems like if you want to sell your product you would have a drivers course set up and allow people to qualify before on at purchase.

]]> Comment on TxDOT Funds Motorcycle Safety Projects by safety training http://www.looklearnlive.org/2011/12/16/txdot-funds-motorcycle-safety-projects/#comment-8945 safety training Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:10:41 +0000 https://www.looklearnlive.org/?p=1155#comment-8945 Businesses across the nation lose vast amounts of dollars each year due to incidents and health issues. There’s two ways business employers usually provide training to help in preventing these problems. Businesses across the nation lose vast amounts of dollars each year due to incidents and health issues. There’s two ways business employers usually provide training to help in preventing these problems.

]]> Comment on “Seeing them is saving them” campaign kicks off by Deb http://www.looklearnlive.org/2011/04/08/%e2%80%9cseeing-them-is-saving-them%e2%80%9d-campaign-kicks-off/#comment-4996 Deb Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:14:54 +0000 http://www.looklearnlive.org/?p=963#comment-4996 Karol my condolences on your loss. People tend to forget that we are all people with loved ones. All we ask is for justice, and a campaign like this helps bring awareness to all people. It not only helps out motorcyclists but bicyclists and pedestrians. It is heartbreaking to read these general hateful comments when there are people who abide by the laws and are the ones who are hurt by a reckless driver of any kind of vehicle and no justice is given. All we ask for is an education process to help other families not deal with the same loss. Karol my condolences on your loss. People tend to forget that we are all people with loved ones. All we ask is for justice, and a campaign like this helps bring awareness to all people. It not only helps out motorcyclists but bicyclists and pedestrians.

It is heartbreaking to read these general hateful comments when there are people who abide by the laws and are the ones who are hurt by a reckless driver of any kind of vehicle and no justice is given. All we ask for is an education process to help other families not deal with the same loss.

]]> Comment on “Seeing them is saving them” campaign kicks off by Karol Hopkins http://www.looklearnlive.org/2011/04/08/%e2%80%9cseeing-them-is-saving-them%e2%80%9d-campaign-kicks-off/#comment-4270 Karol Hopkins Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:18:38 +0000 http://www.looklearnlive.org/?p=963#comment-4270 My son, Garrett Aragon, was severely injured in a motorcycle vs car collision when the driver of the car failed to yield right of way. She said 'she didn't see him'. Fact is, she probably didn't look both ways before pulling out in front of him. Car vs motorcyclist, even though he was wearing a helmet, isn't pretty. He died 10 days later at Seton Williamson hospital. He was 25 years old, survived by a 5 year old son. My grandson will never have his father again. Please don't lump all motorcycle riders into one category. The vast majority are responsible, hard working people who choose to use a motorcycle as transportation. Garrett was on his way to work some overtime. He was just trying to earn a living. Think before you speak. You never know who your audience might be. My son, Garrett Aragon, was severely injured in a motorcycle vs car collision when the driver of the car failed to yield right of way. She said ‘she didn’t see him’. Fact is, she probably didn’t look both ways before pulling out in front of him. Car vs motorcyclist, even though he was wearing a helmet, isn’t pretty. He died 10 days later at Seton Williamson hospital. He was 25 years old, survived by a 5 year old son. My grandson will never have his father again.

Please don’t lump all motorcycle riders into one category. The vast majority are responsible, hard working people who choose to use a motorcycle as transportation. Garrett was on his way to work some overtime. He was just trying to earn a living.

Think before you speak. You never know who your audience might be.

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